Torex Gold Resources Inc. announced today that Jason Simpson, PEng, has been appointed to the position of Chief Operating Officer. Mr. Simpson brings over 17 years of global, multi-commodity, operational and mining experience. In this position, he will lead the senior operations team that will be responsible for overseeing the construction and operation of the Morelos Gold Mine in Southwestern Mexico. The senior operations team includes Felipe Martinez Moreno, General Manager; David Alduenda, Mill Manager, and Alfonso Alvarez, Mine Manager. Dawson Proudfoot, Vice President of Engineering, will now step back to a consulting role as he temporarily ‘retires’ for a period of approximately 18 months to pursue some long held personal interests.