Long-serving Fresnillo boss to step down

Jaimes Lomelin, the 77-year-old Chief Executive Officer of silver and gold miner Fresnillo, is to retire next month to be succeeded by Fresnillo veteran Octavio Alvidréz, who is currently General Manager of Madeiro mine, one of the largest zinc mines in Mexico.

Jaimes Lomelin, the 77-year-old Chief Executive Officer of silver and gold miner Fresnillo, is to retire next month to be succeeded by Fresnillo veteran Octavio Alvidrz, who is currently General Manager of Madeiro mine, one of the largest zinc mines in Mexico.

Alvidrz was the unanimous choice of the board to succeed Lomeln. He will formally take on the role on August 15th, 2012, following a handover period.

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