TORONTO, Sept. 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- EnviroGold Global Limited (CSE: NVRO | OTCQB: ESGLF | Fr: YGK) (“EnviroGold,” or the “Company”), a technology company enabling the global mining industry to monetize valuable metals contained in mine waste and tailings, reduce environmental liabilities and improve social and environmental outcomes, is proud to announce the appointment of Mr. Grant Freeman as Chief Operating Officer of the Company, effective immediately. Mr. Freeman brings over 20 years of experience in the mining and finance sectors. He previously served as CEO of Los Calatos Holding Limited, a significant copper project in Peru, owned by private equity, and as Managing Director for Mining Investment Banking Groups, including Casimir Capital (Asia Pacific) Pty Ltd and Transocean Securities.
Throughout his career, Mr. Freeman has successfully collaborated with numerous mining companies on project funding, utilizing both debt and equity financing. Notably, he advised Lynas Corporation, a significant rare earths producer, guiding the company to grow its market capitalization from $15 million to over $1 billion.
As EnviroGold leverages its proprietary technology to recover metals while at the same time reducing waste and rehabilitating acidic mine tailings, Mr. Freeman’s leadership will play a key role in advancing the Company's mission to drive sustainable mining practices.
CEO Statement
Chief Executive Officer Mr. David Cam stated, “The appointment of Mr. Freeman as Chief Operating Officer strengthens the EnviroGold Management Team as we move towards our first commercial scale customer tailings testing at our new demonstration plant. His leadership will be pivotal as the Company looks to commercialize the EnviroGold Clean Leach Process.”
About EnviroGold Global
EnviroGold is a technology company enabling the global mining industry to monetise valuable metals from mine waste and tailings and reduce environmental liabilities. EnviroGold’s proprietary technology is at the leading edge of demand for precious and critical metals and greater social demand for better environmental outcomes. The Company operates on a technology license fee model with low capex requirements and intends to establish itself as a leading global technology company focussed on shareholder value.
