GOLDEN, Colo., May 26,
2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Golden Minerals Company ("Golden
Minerals" or the "Company") (NYSE MKT: AUMN) (TSX: AUM) announced
today that Warren Rehn has been
promoted to President of Golden Minerals Company.
Jeffrey G. Clevenger continues to
serve as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Golden
Minerals.
In his new role, Mr. Rehn will focus on developing new producing
assets and continue to lead Golden Minerals' exploration efforts.
Mr. Andrew Sharp, General Manager of
Velardena, will continue to report to Mr. Clevenger.
Mr. Clevenger commented, "Warren's promotion and election by
Golden's board of directors is
acknowledgement of his work toward the re-start of Velardena and
his contributions toward establishing a second set of producing
assets. As President of the Company, Warren will be well
positioned to accelerate the advancement of additional
opportunities."
Mr. Rehn has been with Golden Minerals since February 2012, most recently serving as Senior
Vice President of Exploration and Chief Geologist. He has
more than 30 years of mineral exploration experience and has worked
as an exploration geologist or in related roles for companies
including Barrick Gold, Placer Dome,
Bear Creek Mining, Cyprus Amax, Noranda and Gold Fields
Mining. Mr. Rehn holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in
Geological Engineering from the University of
Idaho and a Master of Science in Geology from the
Colorado School of Mines.
About Golden Minerals
Golden Minerals is a Delaware
corporation based in Golden,
Colorado. The Company is primarily focused on mining its
Velardena Properties and the exploration of properties in
Mexico and Argentina.
For additional information please visit
http://www.goldenminerals.com/ or contact:
Golden Minerals Company
Karen Winkler, Director of Investor
Relations
(303) 839-5060
Investor.relations@goldenminerals.com
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