Mineral explorer Great Basin Gold (TSE:GBG) says that it has bolstered its management team with the appointment of Joseph Driscoll as vice president of the company's Nevada operations, it said Monday.
Driscoll, who is a qualified mining engineer, holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the College of Mineral Science and Technology.
His new duties include: leading a qualified management team focused on operating and developing the company’s Hollister and Esmeralda operations, to enhance partnerships and relations with stakeholders as well as to direct the team’s efforts toward long-term growth.
In 1986, Driscoll started his mining career at Western Energy as a metallurgical technician. He then moved on to work for companies such as Pegasus Gold, New Butte Mining and Independence Mining.
Additionally, he joined Barrick’s Goldstrike Mine as mine operations and maintenance superintendent, in 2006, and re-joined Newmont’s Carlin operation where he has been leeville mine manager until his appointment with Great Basin Gold.
Great Basin’s CEO Ferdi Dippenaar said: "He brings with him a wealth of knowledge and experience which we believe will be instrumental in unlocking the value of our Hollister and Esmeralda projects in Nevada. We are extremely pleased to have Joe join the company and strengthen our operational team in Nevada."
Great Basin Gold develops and explores precious metal deposits. Its properties include the Hollister gold project, which is located on the Carlin Trend goldfield in Nevada, and the Burnstond gold mine that rests in the Witwatersrand Basin goldfields in South Africa.
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