Centerra Gold Inc., a Canadian mining giant with a market value of $16.16 billion, has announced that David Hendriks will take on the role of Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer (COO), starting April 15, 2025. Hendriks will succeed Paul Chawrun, who will be leaving the company on March 31, 2025, after a successful tenure since 2022.
Paul Tomory, President and CEO of Centerra Gold, praised Chawrun for his valuable contributions, especially his leadership in optimizing the Mount Milligan site. Under Chawrun’s guidance, Centerra experienced remarkable financial growth, with a 95.78% increase in revenue and a solid gross profit margin of 71.28%. Tomory expressed gratitude for Chawrun’s commitment to maintaining safe and efficient operations.
David Hendriks, who will step into the role of COO, brings more than 30 years of mining industry expertise, focusing on operational leadership and growth. He previously served as Senior Vice President of Nicaraguan Operations at Calibre Mining, where he managed multi-site operations and led production growth and sustainability efforts. Hendriks also held senior leadership roles at Kinross Gold, overseeing major gold mining operations in Nevada and Mauritania. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Mine Engineering from Queen’s University.
Centerra Gold operates key mining projects in North America and Turkey, with a particular focus on gold and copper assets. The company’s notable operations include the Mount Milligan Mine in British Columbia, Canada, and the Öksüt Mine in Turkey. Centerra’s stock is listed on both the Toronto Stock Exchange and the New York Stock Exchange.
With Hendriks at the helm of operations, Centerra Gold is well-positioned for continued growth and success in the competitive mining sector.
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