ZUG, Switzerland, June 18, 2018 /CNW/ - Katanga Mining
Limited (TSX: KAT) ("Katanga" or the
"Company") today announces a change in the Chief Operating
Officer position.
Mr. Deon Garbers, Chief Operating
Officer ("COO") of the Company, tendered his resignation. Mr
Garbers has agreed to stay with the Company to enable time for a
suitable candidate to be found, support an orderly transition and
assist with the operations.
The Board has begun a process to appoint a successor to Mr
Garbers and a further announcement will be made in due course.
About Katanga Mining Limited
Katanga Mining Limited operates a major mine complex in the
Democratic Republic of Congo
producing refined copper and cobalt. The Company has the potential
to become Africa's largest copper
producer and the world's largest cobalt producer. Katanga is listed
on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol KAT.
Forward Looking Statements
This press release may contain forward-looking statements,
including, but not limited to the timing and expectations with
regards to the change in Chief Operating Officer. Often, but not
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state that certain actions, events or results "may", "could",
"would", "might" or "will" be taken, occur or be achieved.
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Company believes that these assumptions are reasonable, this list
is not exhaustive of factors that may affect any of the
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future events, conditions, uncertainties and other factors which
may cause the actual results, performance or achievements to be
materially different from any future results, prediction,
projection, forecast, performance or achievements expressed or
implied by the forward-looking statements. Although Katanga has
attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual
actions, events or results to differ materially from those
described in forward-looking statements, there may be other factors
that cause actions, events or results not to be as anticipated,
estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that
forward-looking statements will prove to be accurate, as actual
results and future events could differ materially from those
anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers should not
place undue reliance on forward-looking statements.
The Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update
or revise any forward-looking statements whether as a result of new
information, future events, or otherwise, except in accordance with
applicable securities laws.
SOURCE Katanga Mining Limited