Pembridge Resources (LON:PERE) said on Tuesday it would appoint an operator for its recently acquired Minto mine, in Canada’s Yukon.
The London-based company acquired the copper-gold-silver mine in June last year from Capstone Mining (TSX:CS) immediately focusing on resuming operations at the asset, which happened in October.
Pembridge said the appointment of a
third party to run the mine would allow it to channel efforts towards complementary
activities, including new investment opportunities.
Chief executive and chairperson, Gati
Al-Jebourim, said it had become evident there were a number of inefficiencies
associated with the time zone difference between the UK and Yukon.
“Installing an operator for day-to-day support to Minto management not only aims to improve the efficiencies of operating Minto, but reduces the management costs attributable to Pembridge,” Al-Jebouri said in the statement.
The third-party would act as the
adviser to the Minto general manager and provide direction to senior members of
staff on day-to-day operations, the company said.