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VANCOUVER, BC, July 26, 2021 /CNW/ - SilverCrest Metals Inc.
("SilverCrest" or the "Company") is pleased to announce the
appointment of Clifford Lafleur as
Vice President of Technical Services.
Mr. Lafleur, P. Eng, has over 20 years of operational and
technical experience (a majority underground) in the mining
industry. He started his career as an international consultant
specializing in mine planning and studies, moving to the
operational side of the industry in 2007 where he has held roles of
increasing responsibility in operations and technical management
for precious and base metal mining companies with operations in
Canada and Mexico. Prior to joining SilverCrest, Mr.
Lafleur was Director of Mineral Resource Management and Mine
Engineering at Torex Gold Resources, specifically in Mexico, for five years. He led technical teams
in the generation of technical studies, including resources and
reserves, life of mine planning, reconciliation, and strategic
planning, while also setting professional standards for mine
engineering and mine geology departments. Mr. Lafleur also led the
design and supported operations in the build of Torex's El Limón
Guajes underground mine in Mexico.
Mr. Lafleur is a member of the Professional Engineers of
Ontario and graduated from
Laurentian University in 1999 with a
bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering.
Pierre Beaudoin, Chief Operating
Officer remarked, "We are excited to have Cliff join our technical
team as we gear up for the next phase of the Company. Cliff's
expertise in underground mining operations, engineering and mine
geology will add depth to our already experienced team."
ABOUT SILVERCREST METALS INC.
SilverCrest is a
Canadian precious metals exploration and development company
headquartered in Vancouver, BC,
that is focused on new discoveries, value-added acquisitions and
targeting production in Mexico's
historic precious metal districts. The Company's top priority is on
the high-grade, historic Las Chispas mining district in
Sonora, Mexico, where it has
completed a feasibility study on the Las Chispas Project and is
proceeding with mine construction. Startup of production at the Las
Chispas Mine is targeted for mid-2022. SilverCrest is the first
company to successfully drill-test the historic Las Chispas
Property resulting in numerous high-grade precious metal
discoveries. The Company is led by a proven management team in all
aspects of the precious metal mining sector, including taking
projects through discovery, finance, on time and on budget
construction, and production.
N. Eric Fier, CPG,
P.Eng
Chief Executive Officer
SilverCrest
Metals Inc.
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