- Ramon Mendoza appointed as interim COO of Luca Mining Corp (TSXV: LUCA, OTCQX: LUCMF) effective April 24, 2025.
- Armando Alexandri steps down as COO, remains a key technical consultant.
- Mendoza brings over 35 years of mining industry experience to his new role.
Luca Mining Corp (TSXV: LUCA, OTCQX: LUCMF) has announced a leadership change with the appointment of Ramon Mendoza as Interim Chief Operating Officer, effective April 24, 2025. Mendoza, previously the company's Chief Technical Officer, takes over from Armando Alexandri, who has stepped down to pursue new opportunities but remains a key consultant to the company.
Mendoza has over 35 years of senior experience in the mining industry, with expertise in mine development, process improvements, and the management of both underground and open-pit operations. His skills include employing advanced optimization techniques, integrating mine designs, planning, cost modeling, and geo-sciences into operational strategies.
CEO Dan Barnholden expressed appreciation for Alexandri's contributions, notably in steering the company through an operational turnaround. Under Alexandri's leadership, Luca Mining established significant operational depth. Barnholden conveyed confidence in the new interim COO, emphasizing the robust capabilities of the technical team under Mendoza’s leadership.
Luca Mining Corp operates in the prolific Sierra Madre mineralized belt in Mexico, with two wholly-owned mines producing gold, copper, zinc, silver, and lead. The company's operations include the Campo Morado Mine in Guerrero State and the Tahuehueto Mine in Durango State, both of which have substantial exploration potential and development upside.
