VANCOUVER, BC, Sept. 17,
2024 /CNW/ - Soma Gold Corp. (TSXV: SOMA)
(WKN: A2P4DU) (OTC: SMAGF) (the "Company" or "Soma")
is pleased to announce the appointment of Hector Manuel Melendez Gomez as the Company's
new Country Manager. Mr. Melendez joined Soma's management team on
September 1, 2024, and will be
responsible for the Company's operations in Colombia.
Mr. Melendez, a Mining Metallurgist graduate from the
National Autonomous University of
Mexico, also holds a master's degree in project management
from Valle Mexico University. In
his recent role as General Manager of Luca Mining Corp.
(TSXV:LUCA), he oversaw two mining operations in Mexico, successfully achieving all corporate
targets for production, operational efficiency and safety. Prior to
that, he served as Technical Services Manager at First Majestic
Corporation, responsible for the LOM (Life of Mine) plan, OPEX and
CAPEX budgets, and leading a project engineering team to optimize
underground narrow, high-grade vein operations. Additionally, Mr.
Melendez has experience in Colombia, having worked with GranColombia Gold
(now Aris Mining) at their Segovia Mine in Antioquia. This mine is
on-trend and adjacent to Soma's properties and shares many
geological characteristics, making his knowledge of the region
highly valuable to Soma's ongoing operations.
Mr. Melendez will relocate to Medellin in the coming months to oversee
Soma's Colombian office and the mining operation in el Bagre
full-time.
Geoff Hampson, President and CEO
of Soma, states, "We are excited to welcome Hector to our team. His
extensive experience, particularly in Colombia and in narrow vein mining, will be a
major asset in driving our production and development forward.
Having a seasoned professional on-site full-time will support us in
achieving our operational goals."
ABOUT SOMA GOLD
Soma Gold Corp. (TSXV: SOMA) is a mining company focused on gold
production and exploration. The Company owns two adjacent mining
properties in Antioquia, Colombia
with a combined milling capacity of 675 tpd. (Permitted for 1,400
tpd). The El Bagre Mill is currently operating and producing.
Internally generated funds are being used to finance a regional
exploration program.
With a solid commitment to sustainability and community
engagement, Soma Gold Corp. is dedicated to achieving excellence in
all aspects of its operations.
The Company also owns an exploration property near Tucuma, Para
State, Brazil that is currently
under option to Ero Copper Corp.
On behalf of the Board of Directors
"Geoff Hampson"
Chief Executive Officer and
President
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SOURCE Soma Gold Corp.