Lepanto is pleased to announce the election of Engr. James P. Almaas as a member of Lepanto’s Board of Directors during the annual stockholders’ meeting on June 10, 2024.

 

​Lepanto has been consulting with Mr. Almaas in the last few years, and benefitting from his expertise in the areas of Mine Management, Mine Engineering, Due Diligence and Strategic Planning. Prior to establishing JPA Mining Consultants PLC in 2016, Mr. Almaas worked with Rio Tinto PLC for 20 years, where he served as manager for three departments: Mine Development, Mine Dewatering, and Reclamation. More recently. Mr Almaas led a team that developed the strategy to successfully access the large (1.5 B ton), deep (7,000 ft.) and hot (+175 ᵒF) Resolution Copper deposit. Mr. Almaas has worked or consulted on 45 mines in 16 countries.  Mr. Almaas has extensive knowledge of the Lepanto district having stayed on site on and off throughout the decades which will prove valuable in the further exploration and development of the Far Southeast Project.