Tim Williams, who until recently was operations chief for Chile project developer Rio2, is joining Marathon Gold as COO with effect from July 13.
Williams is a professional engineer with more than 25 years of experience in mine construction and operation. He will be responsible for the development, ramp-up and operation of the Valentine gold project, in central Newfoundland.
Robbert Borst retired as Marathon COO, following the release of a positive feasibility study for the project.