Marathon Gold Appoints Tim Williams as Chief Operating Officer
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Marathon Gold Corporation has appointed Tim Williams as chief operating officer.
Tim Williams is a professional engineer with more than 25 years of experience in mine construction and operation. Between 2011 and 2016 he served as VP Operations for Rio Alto Mining Inc. and subsequently Tahoe Resources, during which time he was responsible for the construction, ramp-up and successful operation of the La Arena Gold Mine in Peru and the construction of the nearby Shahuindo Gold Mine. La Arena and Shahuindo are currently operated by Pan American Silver Corporation.
Prior to Rio Alto, Williams served in a series of progressively more senior technical and project management roles including at the El Brocal and Marcona mines in Peru for mining contractor Stracon SAC, the Geita mine in Tanzania for AngloGold Ashanti, and the Leintster and McArthur River mines in Australia for Western Mining Corporation and Mount Isa Mines Limited, respectively. Most recently, Williams served as executive vice president and chief operating officer for Rio2 Limited responsible for the development of the Fenix Gold Project in Chile.
Williams holds a Masters Degree in Mining Geomechanics, a Bachelors Degree in Mining and Economic Geology, and a Post Graduate Diploma in Mining, all from Curtin University, Western Australian School of Mines. He is a Fellow of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy.
“We are very happy to welcome Tim Williams to the Marathon team. As COO, Tim will have overall responsibility for the development, ramp-up and operation of the Valentine Gold Project in central Newfoundland. Tim brings a strong track record in project development and construction, with both La Arena and Shahuindo being established as successful, large scale gold mines under his management,” said Matt Manson, president and CEO.
“Importantly, he also brings direct, hands-on experience in open pit mining operations as both a geotechnical engineer and mining contractor, key skillsets for success at the Valentine Gold Project. As we move forward with our environmental assessment and feasibility-level engineering studies at the Valentine Gold Project, we expect to announce additional appointments to our mine development team with a view to a potential construction decision by late 2021,” added Manson.
About Marathon Gold
Marathon Gold Corporation engages in the acquisition, exploration, and development of mineral resource projects in Canada. The company explores for gold, and precious and base metal deposits. Its flagship property is the Valentine Lake gold property located in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. The company was incorporated in 2009 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.
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