VANCOUVER, BC, July 20,
2023 /CNW/ - Outcrop Silver & Gold
Corporation (TSXV: OCG) (OTCQX: OCGSF) (DE: MRG1) ("Outcrop
Silver") is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr.
Ian Harris as President & CEO
effective immediately. Mr. Harris will also join Outcrop Silver's
Board of Directors. Joseph Hebert
has retired as President & CEO after more than 17 years of
service with the organization. Mr. Hebert will continue to serve as
a member of the Board of Directors.
"On behalf of the Board of Directors, we thank Mr. Hebert for
his leadership, vision and dedication for almost two decades during
his tenure first as Vice President Exploration and then as CEO,"
comments Ian Slater, Chairman of the
Board. "We are grateful to Joe for his dedication to Outcrop Silver
and wish him the best in the future. We are fortunate that Joe will
remain a member of the Board and continue to provide his invaluable
geological expertise and knowledge of the projects to Outcrop
Silver and ensure the transition of leadership is seamless. With
the announcement of our maiden resource earlier this year, Outcrop
Silver is entering a new stage of development. Mr. Harris's
extensive experience in project development, advancement to
production, and his experience in Colombia will be instrumental in driving this
growth."
Ian Harris, a mining engineer
with over 25 years of global mining experience, including 15 years
in South America and Colombia, has successfully advanced a wide
range of projects, demonstrating his leadership in diverse and
challenging environments. His bilingual proficiency in Spanish and
English further enhances his ability to lead and manage diverse
teams.
"I am honored to take on the role of CEO at Outcrop Silver,"
said Ian Harris. "I look forward to
building on the strong foundation that Joe has established and
driving our strategic vision forward. Our focus will remain on
delivering value for our shareholders, partners, and
communities."
Outcrop Silver has granted 8,000,000 incentive stock options to
employees and Directors at an exercise price of $0.22 expiring on July 20,
2028.
About Outcrop
Silver
Outcrop Silver is advancing the Santa Ana high-grade silver
deposit with exploration activities aiming to expand the current
mineral resource. Santa Ana is being advanced by a highly
disciplined and seasoned professional team with decades of
experience in Colombia.
ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Ian Harris
Chief Executive Officer
+1 604 294 9039
harris@outcropsilverandgold.com
www.outcropsilverandgold.com
Kathy Li
Director of Investor Relations
+1 778 783 2818
li@outcropsilverandgold.com
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SOURCE Outcrop Silver & Gold Corporation