RE:Elcora Appoints New General Manager at Sakura - Ragedara MinGreat addition to Elcora team, Mr Leiders seems to have a lot of practical and much needed experience on how to manage mines. This will also allow Dr Ian Flint more free time to concentrate on developing the value added products of the graphite business (spherical graphite, graphene). it is also a positive sign that they will soon ramp up miniing-processing and shipments to thyssen krupp. Hopefully by year end we hear some improved production numbers beyond the traditional-slow rate of 1-2 tonnes per day. The first stage processing plant is able to process 2500tpa. So at least we should achieve this number during the coming quarters, and then maybe by q2 2017 achieving the milestone of becoming cash flow positive ? lets hope so !
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Klaus Leiders
Project Engineer and General Manager bei KuK Engineers
Rsum
Mining Executive (COO&GM Level), internationally experienced, offers technical expertise in mining and mineral processing combined with sound business acumen gathered over 25 years. Punctual, responsible and safe delivery of projects (Mine, plant and civil infrastructure) and operational targets on verifiable track record. Experienced builder of strong relationships with investors, shareholders, stakeholders and joint venture partners.
Delivering positive results in projects, operational and organizational improvements below budget in remote locations under challenging logistical, social and cultural conditions.
Successfully led surface and underground operations in Vietnam, Kyrgyzstan, North Korea (DPRK), China, Romania, Guyana, Dominican Republic and USA, minerals mined are Gold (CIL), Talc (Flotation), Hard Rock, Salt and Coal.
Looking for the challenge in mining & mineral processing operations, mining project acquisitions and company restructuring
Experience
– Present (4 years 3 months)Obernzell, Germany
– (10 months)Danang/Vietnam, Kuching Malaysia
– (1 year)Kumtor, Kygyzstan
– (2 years 1 month)Haicheng/China and Riwon/North Korea
– (5 years 6 months)Mitterteich/Germany
(3 years)
DoctorFouad wrote:
HALIFAX, NOVA SCOTIA / ACCESSWIRE / September 20, 2016 / Troy Grant, President and CEO of ELCORA ADVANCED MATERIALS CORP. (ERA.V) (ECORF) (ELM.F), (the "Company" or "Elcora"), is pleased to announce the appointment of Klaus Leiders as the General Manager for the Sakura Joint Venture's Ragedara mine. Mr. Leiders join at an opportune time as the Company recently discovered additional graphite veins at the Ragedara Mine.
Mr. Leiders, a German national, is a mining engineer and brings extensive experience to the Sakura Joint Venture. He will oversee all facets of the operation, including the processing plant and the mine. Another key role will be to interface with customers like ThyssenKrupp and Senior Management of both Joint Venture Partners. Mr. Leiders' expertise in narrow vein mining and mine management will add to the strength and capability of the mining team in Sri-Lanka. He will reside at the Ragedara Mine Site in Sri Lanka.
The appointment of Mr. Leiders will improve the development of the mine and integration of the mill in order to expand the production capabilities and performance of both the mine and the mill. In addition, he will ensure the effective management and liaison between major customer, ThyssenKrupp, and other clients" said Troy Grant, Elcora's President and CEO. Mr. Grant further comments "The successful exploration of additional veins in the last month positively influences the development of the mine towards expanding production within the next quarters".
Ian Flint, Ph.D., P.Eng., is the Qualified Person as defined under NI 43-101 who has reviewed and is responsible for the technical information presented in this news release.