The World Gold Council, the market development organisation for the gold industry, has welcomed Calibre Mining to its Board of Members.
Calibre Mining is a multi-asset gold producer which operates the El Limon and La Libertad gold mines in Nicaragua. These mines, along with the Pavon gold project and other mineral concessions in Nicaragua, were acquired from B2Gold in October 2019 as the company transitioned from an explorer to a junior producer. Calibre is focused on sustainable operating performance and a disciplined, accretive approach to growth.
David Tait, Chief Executive of the World Gold Council, commented: “I am thrilled to welcome Calibre Mining to the World Gold Council. Calibre Mining plays an important role in the production and exploration of gold in Nicaragua with a focus on sustainable operating practices. I look forward to working with them.”
Russell Ball, Chief Executive of Calibre Mining, said: “We are very pleased to be joining the World Gold Council. We are aligned with the organisation’s belief in supporting global standards to reinforce trust and transparency in the gold sector. We look forward to participating in initiatives such as the Responsible Gold Mining Principles and working with the Council’s members towards our shared goals.”
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For further information please contact:
Hannah Brandstaetter
World Gold Council
T +44 78 3452 4069
E [email protected]
Ryan King
Calibre Mining Corp.
T +1-604-628-1010
E [email protected]
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The World Gold Council
The World Gold Council is the market development organisation for the gold industry. Our purpose is to stimulate and sustain demand for gold, provide industry leadership and be the global authority on the gold market.
We develop gold-backed solutions, services and products, based on authoritative market insight and we work with a range of partners to put our ideas into action. As a result, we create structural shifts in demand for gold across key market sectors. We provide insights into the international gold markets, helping people to understand the wealth preservation qualities of gold and its role in meeting the social and environmental needs of society.
The membership of the World Gold Council includes the world’s leading and most forward-thinking gold mining companies.
Calibre Mining Corp.
Calibre Mining is a Canadian-listed gold mining and exploration company with two 100%-owned operating gold mines in Nicaragua. The Company is focused on sustainable operating performance and a disciplined approach to growth.
