Rincon Resources (ASX:RCR) digs up new CEO

• Rincon Resources (RCR) has appointed geologist and mining executive Gary Harvey as CEO, effective from May 12, 2021
• The position comes with a yearly salary of $250,000 plus superannuation and performance-based bonuses
• Gary Harvey comes with more than 25 years’ experience in gold and nickel exploration, most recently holding the role of Exploration Manager for Barra Resources
• Rincon shares are down 7.14 per cent, trading at 26 cents

Rincon Resources (RCR) has appointed geologist and mining executive Gary Harvey as CEO, effective from May 12, 2021.

The position comes with a yearly salary of $250,000 plus superannuation, performance-based bonuses and a long-term incentive of two million performance rights.  

Gary Harvey comes with more than 25 years’ experience in gold and nickel exploration, having led successful teams at various levels. He previously held senior exploration roles with Viceroy Australia and Johnsons Well Mining, plus non-technical roles with Fortescue Metals (FMG) and Hetherington Exploration.

Gary’s particular fields of expertise are in target generation and evaluation of Archean shear, vein-style gold and komatiite nickel sulphide deposits, throughout Western Australia.

Most recently, he held the role of Exploration Manager for Barra Resources.

“Gary is an outstanding addition to the Rincon team,” said Rincon Executive Chairman Geoff McNamara.

“His extensive exploration, tenement and land management experience in Western Australian will be a tremendous asset as the Company prepares to commence an aggressive exploration campaign across its South Telfer, Laverton and Kiwirrkurra projects. Having previously worked with Gary I’m delighted that Rincon has been able to attract such a high calibre candidate to explore and develop its assets”.

Gary Harvey will oversee Rincon’s Telfer, Laverton and Kiwirrkurra copper and gold projects in Western Australia.

Rincon shares are down 7.14 per cent, trading at 26 cents at 2:00 pm AEST.