Capstone Copper Corp. (ASX:CSC) has announced the appointment of Rick Coleman to its Board of Directors, effective January 15, 2025.
This strategic move brings over four decades of mining industry expertise to the company’s leadership team.
Coleman, who recently retired from Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (FMI) after a 30-year tenure, brings a wealth of experience in mining operations, development, and growth.
His career at FMI was marked by significant achievements, including overseeing operations teams in Indonesia and leading the corporate technical support division in the United States.
During his time at FMI, Coleman was instrumental in the successful completion of major capital projects across multiple continents, including Indonesia, Africa, Chile, Peru, and the United States.
His responsibilities encompassed a wide range of areas, from R&D and innovation to process design, capital projects, and operations support.
Coleman’s educational background includes degrees from the Haileybury School of Mines in Mining and Mineral Processing and the British Columbia Institute of Technology in Extractive Metallurgy.
Darren Pylot, Chairman of the Board at Capstone Copper, expressed enthusiasm about the appointment, stating: “We are very pleased with the addition of Rick Coleman as a new member of Capstone’s Board of Directors. Rick brings extensive experience and expertise in mining operations, development and capital project construction and commissioning across the globe.
“With a proven track record over his long career, I am sure Rick will play a key role in Capstone’s continued success.”
This appointment is expected to strengthen Capstone Copper’s strategic position in the mining industry, leveraging Coleman’s global experience and technical expertise to drive the company’s future growth and operational excellence.
