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Miami Herald
5 days ago
- Business
- Miami Herald
Cerrado Gold Appoints Alonso Lujan as Vice President Exploration
Proven track record of discovery, resource and production expansionDemonstrated success in both the Deseado Massif and the Iberian Pyrite Belt TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / June 4, 2025 / Cerrado Gold Inc. (TSXV:CERT)(OTCQX:CRDOF)(FRA:BAI0) ("Cerrado" or the "Company") is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Alonso Lujan to the position of Vice President Exploration effective June 1, 2025. Mr. Lujan has over 34 years of international experience in mineral exploration with a proven track record for discovery, resource and production expansion. After joining Cerrado as a consultant in February 2025, Mr. Lujan has now been appointed Vice President of Exploration. Most recently Mr. Lujan spent eight years with Sierra Metals ("Sierra") as Vice President Exploration where he led the significant expansion of the mineral resources across their mines by 25 million ounces of silver and 300 million pounds of copper. As the General Manager for Sierra's Mexican operations, he successfully expanded production and lowered the All-In-Sustaining-Cost ("AISC"). Prior to Sierra, he spent six years with Matsa-Trafigura as the General Manager where he led the discovery of 50 million tonnes of additional mineral resources in less than two years, and doubled production from 2.2 to 4.6 million tonnes per year, which led to the growth in value of the operation from US$300 million to US$1.6 billion. Prior to that, he worked with Hochschild Mining and Minas de Bacis SA de CV, in the Deseado Massiff, where his exploration and operational expertise led to increased production. Mark Brennan, Executive Chairman, commented: "On behalf of the Board and Management teams, I would like to welcome Alonso to the team. He is a proven professional with a strong history of finding and expanding mineral resources and increasing production output. His experience in the Deseado Massif has provided a new perspective for a well planned and solid exploration program for the current 20,000 metre drill program about to begin at Minera Don Nicolas. The primary objective of the drill program is to add additional resources to extend the mine life at MDN. Additionally, his strong experience and record while working in the Iberian Pyrite Bet, will benefit the Company by potentially assisting in increasing the resource base and improving output as we continue to advance and develop the Lagoa Salgada VMS project." About Cerrado Cerrado Gold is a Toronto-based gold production, development, and exploration company. The Company is the 100% owner of the gold producing Minera Don Nicolás and Las Calandrias mine in Santa Cruz province, Argentina. In Portugal, the Company holds an 80% interest in the highly prospective Lagoa Salgada VMS project through its position in Redcorp - Empreendimentos Mineiros, Lda. In Canada, Cerrado Gold is developing its 100% owned Mont Sorcier high purity Iron oreb project located outside of Chibougamou, Quebec. In Argentina, Cerrado is maximizing the asset value at its Minera Don Nicolas operation through continued operational optimization, cost reductions and is growing production through its operations at the Las Calandrias heap leach project. An extensive campaign of exploration is ongoing to further unlock potential resources in our highly prospective land package in the heart of the Deseado Masiff. In Portugal, Cerrado is focused on the development of the highly prospective Lagoa Salgada VMS project located on the prolific Iberian Pyrite Belt in Portugal. The Lagoa Salgada project is a high-grade - low cost, polymetallic project, demonstrating a typical mineralization endowment of zinc, copper, lead, tin, silver, and gold. Extensive exploration upside potential lies both near deposit and at prospective step-out targets across the large 7,209-hectare property concession. Located just 80km from Lisbon and surrounded by exceptional infrastructure, Lagoa Salgada offers a low-cost entry to a significant exploration and development opportunity, already showing its mineable scale and cashflow generation potential. In Canada, Cerrado holds a 100% interest in the Mont Sorcier Iron project, which has the potential to produce a high quality premium iron concentrate over a long mine life at low operating costs and low capital intensity. Furthermore, its high grade and high purity product facilitates the migration of steel producers from blast furnaces to electric arc furnaces, contributing to the decarbonization of the industry and the achievement of sustainable development goals. For more information about Cerrado please visit our website at: Mark BrennanCEO and Chairman Mike McAllisterVice President, Investor RelationsTel: +1-647-805-5662mmcallister@ Disclaimer NEITHER TSX VENTURE EXCHANGE NOR ITS REGULATION SERVICES PROVIDER (AS THAT TERM IS DEFINED IN POLICIES OF THE TSX VENTURE EXCHANGE) ACCEPTS RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE ADEQUACY OR ACCURACY OF THIS RELEASE. This press release contains statements that constitute "forward-looking information" (collectively, "forward-looking statements") within the meaning of the applicable Canadian securities legislation. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, are forward-looking statements and are based on expectations, estimates and projections as at the date of this news release. Any statement that discusses predictions, expectations, beliefs, plans, projections, objectives, assumptions, future events or performance (often but not always using phrases such as "expects", or "does not expect", "is expected", "anticipates" or "does not anticipate", "plans", "budget", "scheduled", "forecasts", "estimates", "believes" or "intends" or variations of such words and phrases or stating that certain actions, events or results "may" or "could", "would", "might" or "will" be taken to occur or be achieved) are not statements of historical fact and may be forward-looking statements. There is no assurance that the exploratory drill program will be successful or that any additional resources exist or will be discovered. Forward-looking statements contained in this press release include, without limitation, statements regarding the business and operations of Cerrado. SOURCE: Cerrado Gold Inc.
Miami Herald
07-05-2025
- Sport
- Miami Herald
Messi, Inter Miami turn focus from Champions Cup exit to Minnesota United, MLS season
Inter Miami Messi, Inter Miami turn focus from Champions Cup exit to Minnesota United, MLS season A week has passed since Inter Miami was eliminated from the Champions Cup with a crushing 5-1 aggregate loss to Vancouver in the semifinals, and although Lionel Messi and his teammates were deflated by the defeat, they have turned their focus to getting back to the top of the MLS standings. They took a step in that direction with a 4-1 home win on Saturday against the New York Red Bulls, but there was only a muted celebration on the field afterward and Messi, who appeared frustrated during the game, skipped it and went directly to the tunnel. 'That is a great virtue Leo has that he has that level of competitiveness even though he is the best; that is what got him to where he is,' said Inter Miami winger Tadeo Allende. 'We are all hurting, and him more because he is the leader and he always competes at the highest level. But we have turned the page. We gave it our all. We suffered, but we are working to compete for what remains in the season.' Inter Miami, which won the Supporters' Shield for the league's best record last season, is in fourth place in the Eastern Conference standings heading into a difficult road game Saturday against Minnesota United, which sits in second place behind Vancouver in the West. Miami has six wins, three ties and one loss through 10 games and trails first-place Columbus Crew by three points in the East with a game in hand. There are 24 regular-season games remaining. 'We're going to fight for the top spots in the Eastern Conference, and then we'll see what comes [over the summer] with the Club World Cup and the Leagues Cup; but right now, the most important game is the next one,' said Inter Miami coach Javier Mascherano. After the Minnesota game, Inter Miami will fly to San Jose and train for a few days out there ahead of the Wednesday game against the Earthquakes, and then return to South Florida for a May 18 home game against Orlando City. 'It was very important for us to win over the weekend to turn the page after the loss to Vancouver,' Miami defender Gonzalo Lujan said Wednesday morning. 'We are focusing on the fact that we have a very long league season with a lot of games remaining and we can't have a dip. We have to keep going on the path we were on before those losses.' As for the team's mood this week, Lujan said it has improved. 'Obviously, [the Champions Cup exit] was a painful blow we did not expect,' Lujan said. 'I think we left it all out on the field until the end, we lost, but we turned the page. It's a long season and there is still a lot for us to play for. We have three games in a short period of time coming up.' Against Minnesota, Inter Miami will face a familiar face in midfielder Julian Gressel, who was waived by Miami a few weeks ago. Gressel started 31 games and played 2,366 minutes for Inter Miami last season under previous coach Tata Martino, with whom he won the 2018 MLS Cup. But Mascherano did not have Gressel in his plans. The 31-year-old did not play a single minute through nine MLS games this season before leaving for Minnesota, his sixth team in eight seasons. Inter Miami defender Julian Gressel (24) reacts after a play against Charlotte FC in the first half of their MLS match at Chase Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. MATIAS J. OCNER mocner@ Gressel met with the Minnesota media last week and said he is eager to begin this new chapter of his career. 'I've been waiting for this ever since I knew what my situation was in Miami and that was pretty early on,' Gressel said. 'They laid a pretty clear picture out for me, and I appreciated that, so we could try and come up with a solution. It took longer than I thought, but ultimately, I'm happy to be here.' Asked why he thinks Miami let him go, Gressel said: 'Coaches make decisions for different reasons. Mascherano came in and he probably did his homework watching games from last year, where obviously I played a lot, so he had a lot of footage to watch. He basically told me that he doesn't think I'm going to fit his system. 'I'm grown up enough to respect that and be okay with that and try to find the best solution to that situation.' Gressel added that he is highly motivated and is looking forward to facing Inter Miami on Saturday. 'I've been in this league long enough, played a lot of games, where I've had that chip [on my shoulder] throughout my whole career and that motivates me,' he said. 'Obviously, we play Miami [Saturday], so that will be a special game. 'I'm grateful to that organization for that year I was there, and now it's time to turn the page, new chapter, trying to leave all that behind, trying to take the lessons I learned with me, incorporate them here, try and be a leader and push this club forward.' How to Watch Inter Miami vs. Minnesota United Fans can now sign up for a seasonal subscription to MLS Season Pass for $69 for the remainder of the 2025 season (30 percent off original price of $99). Apple TV+ subscribers can sign up for a seasonal subscription to MLS Season Pass for $59, for the remainder of the 2025 season (25 percent off original price of $79). New for 2025, Android customers can download the Apple TV app on mobile devices from Google Play on Android and subscribe to AppleTV+ and MLS Season Pass. For more information, and to subscribe to MLS Season Pass, visit Apple TV MLS Season Pass. Michelle Kaufman Miami Herald Go to X Go to Facebook Email this person 305-376-3438 Miami Herald sportswriter Michelle Kaufman has covered 14 Olympics, six World Cups, Wimbledon, U.S. Open, NCAA Basketball Tournaments, NBA Playoffs, Super Bowls and has been the soccer writer and University of Miami basketball beat writer for 25 years. She was born in Frederick, Md., and grew up in Miami.
Yahoo
03-03-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
NM Gov's brother withdraws himself as Highlands student regent nominee
The Roundhouse in Santa Fe pictured Jan. 24, 2024. (Photo by Patrick Lohmann / Source NM) Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham's brother has opted out of becoming the new student regent for New Mexico Highlands University, citing the 'distraction' his nomination had become, Gregory Lujan told Source New Mexico on Monday. The governor's appointment of her brother, first reported Feb. 17 in Source New Mexico, came amid legislative efforts to reform university governance in the wake of a spending scandal at Western New Mexico University. Lujan referenced the fallout from the Silver City university in a statement he texted to Source New Mexico. 'Given the ongoing situation at Western New Mexico University, I feel it has become a significant distraction,' Lujan said of his appointment as student regent. 'And I want to ensure it does not negatively impact my family, employment, or education.' Lujan said his new job at the New Mexico Game and Fish Department is where he will instead be 'continuing my family's long tradition of public service.' Lujan told the Santa Fe New Mexican he's taken a job there as a procurement and loss-prevention specialist. As Legislature debates improving university boards, NM Gov names brother as NMHU student regent 'I would like to sincerely thank my friends, family, employers, and well wishers for their kind words of support, as well as those that took the time to write beautiful letters of recommendation on my behalf,' he said in his statement to Source. Lujan Grisham has said she encouraged her brother to apply for the job because she thought he'd be a great fit for the two-year, unpaid position on the board overseeing the university based in Las Vegas, N.M. Current regents told Source New Mexico that Lujan has been a student for the last couple of years. The appointment, which is subject to Senate confirmation, had not yet been scheduled. Some Senate Republicans criticized the governor for choosing her brother. To be selected as regent, Lujan applied to the university president, who passed the recommendation onto the governor. Some lawmakers are seeking to amend the state Constitution to require a similar process for all regents, not just student-regents, in part to restore confidence in regent appointments now sometimes perceived as political handouts or cronyism. Other bills would require regents to act as fiduciaries and take additional training. Lujan said he was grateful to the Highlands Board of Regents and to his sister for appointing him. 'While this decision was not easy, I remain committed to serving the people of New Mexico,' Lujan said.
Yahoo
28-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Statewide single-use plastic bag ban moves forward in the Legislature
House Bill 392, the Single-Use Plastic Bag Act, proposes establishing a statewide ban on the bags, moving the entire state to join Carlsbad, Las Cruces, Silver City, Santa Fe and Taos in reducing plastic waste. (Photo by Leah Romero / Source NM) New Mexicans use at least 330 million single-use plastic bags a year, according to the New Mexico Environment Department and the New Mexico Recycling Coalition. These bags are used for 12 minutes on average, but have a life expectancy of 1,000 years. House Bill 392, the Single-Use Plastic Bag Act, proposes establishing a statewide ban on the bags, moving the entire state to join Carlsbad, Las Cruces, Silver City, Santa Fe and Taos in reducing plastic waste. The bill, carried by Rep. Tara Lujan (D-Santa Fe), passed through the House Energy, Environment and Natural Resources Committee Thursday on a party line vote of 7-4. It will head to the House Commerce and Economic Development Committee next. 'This bill would drastically reduce the amount of litter in the Land of Enchantment by banning single-use plastic bags with some common sense exceptions,' Lujan said the first time the bill was discussed by the House Energy, Environment and Natural Resources Committee on Feb. 20. The bill would require stores to charge a 10-cent fee per paper bag, with 3 cents going to the store and the rest going to the municipality or county for litter reduction and outreach. Lujan explained to committee members that municipalities have the choice to 'opt into' the program and adopt an ordinance to do so. If they choose not to join, the seven cents per bag will go to the Environment Department for litter reduction programs. Exceptions to the bag ban include ones used: for takeout food; separating produce for sanitary reasons; prescription drugs; drycleaning and several other situations. HB392 also allows municipalities or the Environment Department to collect fines from a retail establishment if they do not comply. If passed, the bill would go into effect on Jan. 1, 2026. The fiscal impact report notes that in addition to creating microplastics, plastic bags are considered 'contaminants' by materials recovery facilities. They can shut down facility operations for hours if they get wrapped around sorting equipment and it can be dangerous for workers to remove the bags from machinery. The report estimates facilities could save $3.8 million a year if plastic bags were banned. Rep. Jonathan Henry (R-Artesia) asked why the Legislature wouldn't allow municipalities or counties to take the time to make their own decision about adopting a plastic bag ban. 'This has been on the table for quite a while, if you will, and communities have had the opportunity to opt in,' Lujan responded. 'We're at a critical place where we need to take the action and that's what this bill delivers.' Lujan co-sponsored a similar bill in 2023, Senate Bill 243, but it died in committee before it could be discussed on the Senate floor. Albuquerque also established a single-use plastic bag ban in 2020, but the City Council repealed the ban in March 2022, after overriding a veto from Mayor Tim Keller. Danielle Prokop contributed to the reporting and writing of this article. SUBSCRIBE: GET THE MORNING HEADLINES DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX
Yahoo
19-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
New Mexico governor appoints brother to university board amid frustration with oversight, cronyism
LAS VEGAS, N.M. (AP) — The governor of New Mexico has appointed her brother to the board of regents at New Mexico Highlands University, as concerns about wasteful spending and cronyism roil the state's regional university system. Greg Lujan — the 64-year-old brother of Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham — has been appointed as the student regent to the five-member board at Las Vegas, New Mexico-based Highlands University, pending state Senate confirmation, the governor's office confirmed Tuesday. Jodi McGinnis Porter, a spokesperson for the governor, said Lujan was chosen from among several student applicants. Lujan, a mortgage loan officer, returned to college last year to pursue a degree in business and applied sciences, studying under a state scholarship and making the dean's list with high grades, McGinnis Porter said. See for yourself — The Yodel is the go-to source for daily news, entertainment and feel-good stories. By signing up, you agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy. Republican state Sen. James Townsend of Artesia told the Albuquerque Journal that the appointment of a sibling will be met with skepticism in the confirmation process. 'I just think she's put her brother in a really unfortunate circumstance,' Townsend told the Journal. The appointment takes place as state prosecutors try to undo a lucrative severance package for Joseph Shepard, former president at Silver City-based Western New Mexico University. It included a nearly $2 million payout approved in the wake of a scathing report that detailed wasteful spending and lax financial oversight at the school. The scandal at Western has prompted legislative proposals this year that would bolster oversight of regents who vet and approve university budgets — from tuition rates to contracts with top administrators. State lawmakers started raising questions in 2023 about spending on international trips and on high-end furniture by Shepard. They also question the use of a university purchasing card by his wife, Valerie Plame. At the time, Shepard said regents vetted his spending requests and that he was familiar with policies governing the use of public money. The state auditor's office found more than $363,000 in wasteful spending and improper use of public funds. State Attorney General Raúl Torrez has outlined several allegations that included breaches of fiduciary duty and violations of the state's open meetings law and state constitution. He also raised questions about who at the university rushed to issue a check to Shepard, noting that some regents already had resigned amid pressure from the governor. William García, the departing chairman of the board at Highlands University, said that the student position on a university board carries full voting authority. The university has roughly 3,000 students, including many aspiring teachers and social workers. 'They're called 'student regent,' but their vote is of equal value and eagerly sought,' García said.
