VANCOUVER, BC, Feb. 19, 2025 /CNW/ – Libero Copper & Gold Corporation (TSXV: LBC) (OTCQB: LBCMF) (FRA: 29H) (“Libero Copper” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Frank Balint as Strategic Advisor, a role in which he will be actively engaged in guiding the Company’s ongoing exploration and growth at its flagship Mocoa copper-molybdenum project in Colombia.
Mr. Balint is a highly respected mining executive and Professional Geologist (P.Geo) with over 40 years of industry experience—most notably at Inmet Mining Corporation, where he served as Vice President of Corporate Development and Vice President of Exploration. Under his leadership, Inmet’s market capitalization grew from under $200 million to over $5 billion, culminating in its acquisition by First Quantum Minerals. He was instrumental in advancing Cobre Panama, one of the world’s largest porphyry copper deposits, and contributed to multiple exploration initiatives and M&A transactions globally.
Beyond Inmet, Mr. Balint has held directorships at Wolfden Resources (TSX, sold to Zinifex for CAD $363 million), GoldQuest Mining Corp., and Doré Copper Mining Corp. He holds a P.Geo (Retired) designation in Ontario and earned an HBSc in Geology from Lakehead University.
“Frank’s proven track record—from discovery and financing to readying world-class porphyry mines for construction—makes him the ideal strategic advisor as we advance our flagship Mocoa copper-molybdenum project in Colombia,” said Ian Harris, President & CEO of Libero Copper. “His geological perspective complements the strong technical expertise we already have, and he’ll be actively involved on the ground—helping interpret new data and guide the design of upcoming drill holes.”
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LIBERO COPPER STRENGTHENS TEAM WITH APPOINTMENT OF PORPHYRY EXPERT FRANK BALINT
For further information: Additional Information: Ian Harris, Chief Executive Officer, +1 604 294 9039, harris@liberocopper.com; Tetiana Konstantynivska, Vice President Investor Relations, +1 778 829 8455, tk@liberocopper.com CO: Libero Copper & Gold Corporation CNW 17:00e 10-APR-25