Vancouver, British Columbia–(Newsfile Corp. – October 17, 2024) – Heliostar Metals Ltd. (TSXV: HSTR) (OTCQX: HSTXF) (FSE: RGG1) (“Heliostar” or the “Company“) is pleased to announce that it has appointed Mr. Hernan Dorado as Vice President Sustainability and Special Projects.
Hernan has over 20 years of experience in the mining industry in Mexico and overseas. Most recently he was a founding member of Guanajuato Silver, holding roles including Chief Operating Officer and Chief Sustainability Officer. During his tenure, the company grew to 4Moz of annual silver equivalent production from four operating mines by undertaking multiple successful permitting processes and mine re-starts.
Mr. Dorado is the fifth mining generation of his family, holding a Mining Engineering degree from the University of Guanajuato, an Executive MBA from the Business School of the University of Salamanca, Spain and is a Qualified Person for mining with the Mining and Metallurgical Society of America (MMSA).
Heliostar CEO, Charles Funk, commented, “We are pleased to add Hernan to the team. Hernan is a dynamic, young leader in the mining industry in Mexico with a proven track record of creating shareholder value. Hernan bolsters our in-country leadership and will oversee our permitting, community and environmental management, reporting to the Chief Operating Officer. He will further take the lead on advising the Company’s strategy for the Cerro del Gallo project in Guanajuato state. Heliostar’s production profile is growing quickly, and I believe with our recent additions to Management, we have the team in place to deliver in 2024 and 2025.”
Warrant Exercise
Heliostar also updates that 3,984,324 warrants of the company have been exercised since September 16th, 2024. Conversion of these warrants has contributed an additional $1,195,297 to the treasury.
About Heliostar Metals Ltd.
Heliostar aims to grow to become a mid-tier gold producer. The Company is focused on developing the 100% owned Ana Paula Project in Guerrero, Mexico and has recently entered into an agreement to acquire a portfolio of production and development assets in Mexico.
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Charles Funk
President and Chief Executive Officer
Heliostar Metals Limited
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +1 844-753-0045
Rob Grey
Investor Relations Manager
Heliostar Metals Limited
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +1 844-753-0045
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SOURCE: Heliostar Metals Ltd.
