João Carrêlo has been appointed Chairman of Lucky Minerals Inc.’s Board of Directors effective immediately.
Carrêlo is a senior mining executive with 34 years of international experience in the mining, metals, refining and fertilizer industries. His experience includes the management of underground and open pit projects and operations, with exposure to base metals, gold, platinum, coal, and industrial minerals in politically and culturally sensitive environments in North America, Latin America, Europe, India, and Africa.
Carrêlo is currently a Director of TMAC Resources Inc and previously served as President, CEO and Director of Eco Oro Minerals Corp. from 2012 to 2014, as well as Executive Vice-President & Chief Operating Officer of Lundin Mining Corporation from 2007 to 2012.
In a media release, Lucky Minerals noted that Carrêlo brings a wealth of knowledge, experience, and international contacts to the company in order ensure the success of Lucky's continued growth and development.