RENO, Nev., April 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ - i-80 GOLD
CORP. (TSX: IAU) ("i-80", or the "Company") is
pleased to announce that Mr. Andy
Cole has been retained to join the i-80 Gold Corp ("i-80" or
"the Corporation") Operating Team as Senior Metallurgical and
Processing Advisor. Andy will work with the Corporation in
advancing its portfolio of projects and participate in assessing
opportunities to grow its future production profile.
Mr. Cole brings to i-80 more than 34 years' experience in mine
development, processing and production including 20 years of
experience at Barrick's largest core asset, the Goldstrike Mine in
Nevada. At Goldstrike, he served
in several capacities beginning as autoclave and roaster
superintendent, process operations, ultimately being promoted to
General Manager of the Goldstrike complex. Members of i-80 have had
previous experience working with Andy as a Barrick representative
on the South Arturo Mine joint venture.
Mr. Cole holds a Batchelor of Science Degree from the
University of Arizona in Material
Sciences and Engineering, and an MBA from the University of Nevada. He will provide technical
assistance and advice to i-80 as it continues to advance its
business plan, including advising on potential development and
processing options for i-80's projects and operations including
South Arturo, Getchell and McCoy-Cove properties as well as provide
assistance in evaluating future opportunities for the
Corporation.
i-80 continues to strengthen its operating team as it implements
the Company's strategy of becoming a diversified Nevada gold producer. Mr. Cole will complement
the Corporation's operations group that collectively bring
extensive development and operational experience in
Nevada.
"Andy has extensive experience building and operating profitable
mines within the major trends of Nevada and was a strong partner as a member of
the Barrick/Nevada Gold Mines team at the South Arturo mine joint
venture", stated Ewan Downie, Chief
Executive Officer. "Largely considered one of the foremost experts
in the processing of refractory ore in Nevada, his input will be valued as we
consider development concepts for the Company's deposits and
advance these projects to production".
About i-80 Gold Corp.
i-80 Gold Corp. is a Nevada-focused mining company with a goal of
achieving mid-tier gold producer status. In addition to its
producing mine, El Nino at South Arturo, i-80 is beginning to plan
for future production growth through the potential addition of the
Phases 1 & 3 projects at South Arturo and advancing an
underground development program for the 100%-owned McCoy-Cove
Property. i-80 is also completing the acquisition of the Getchell
Project and will aggressively pursue the development of the Pinson
underground and open pit opportunities.
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this release constitute "forward-looking statements" or
"forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable
securities
laws, including
but not limited to, commencement of trading of i-80 Gold on the
Toronto Stock Exchange and completion of the acquisition of the
Getchell
Project. Such
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uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual
results,
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Company's current
expectations regarding future events, performance and results and
speak only as of the date of this release.
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materially from the
results discussed in the forward-looking statements or information,
including, but not limited to: material adverse changes,
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authorities; the failure of parties to contracts with the company
to perform as
agreed; social or
labour unrest; changes in commodity prices; and the failure of
exploration programs or studies to deliver anticipated results or
results
that would justify
and support continued exploration, studies, development or
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