BOISE, Idaho - Perpetua Resources Corp. (NASDAQ:PPTA / TSX:PPTA), a company specializing in the development of the Stibnite Gold Project, has announced a change in leadership, with Jon Cherry taking over as President and CEO, effective today. Cherry, who brings over three decades of mining industry experience, replaces Laurel Sayer, who has led the company for the past seven years.
Sayer, who will retire on April 1, 2025, will remain involved as a Senior Advisor until her retirement to ensure a smooth transition. Under her leadership, Perpetua Resources has advanced through the permitting process for the Stibnite Gold Project, with a final Record of Decision expected in 2024.
Cherry's appointment comes at a pivotal time as the Stibnite Gold Project approaches a construction decision. The project aims to restore an abandoned mine site and become a significant source of gold and the only mined source of the critical mineral antimony in the U.S. Cherry's experience includes roles at PolyMet Mining, where he secured the highest Environmental Protection Agency rating for a mining project, and leadership positions at Resolution Copper and Rio Tinto (NYSE:RIO)'s Eagle Mine.
In addition to Cherry's appointment, Perpetua Resources' Board of Directors has appointed Jessica Largent, the company's Chief Financial Officer, as a member of the Board. Largent's experience in operational finance is expected to be valuable as the company prepares for the next phase of the project.
The Stibnite Gold Project is designed to operate with a low carbon footprint and contribute to the U.S. workforce, national security, and the clean energy transition. The company has also entered into a Technology Investment Agreement to support the project's construction readiness and permitting.
The information in this article is based on a press release statement from Perpetua Resources Corp.
InvestingPro Insights
As Perpetua Resources Corp. (NASDAQ:PPTA) welcomes Jon Cherry as the new President and CEO, investors are closely monitoring the company's financial health and market performance. The latest data from InvestingPro shows a market capitalization of $269.93 million, indicating the size of the company within the mining sector.
InvestingPro Tips suggest that PPTA's stock is currently in overbought territory with an RSI suggesting caution among traders. However, it's noteworthy that the stock has experienced a significant return over the last week, with a 9.76% price total return, which could reflect market optimism about the new leadership and the progress of the Stibnite Gold Project. Over the longer term, the company has also seen strong returns over the last month and three months, at 43.94% and 20.93% respectively.
Despite these positive returns, analysts are not anticipating the company will be profitable this year, and it has not been profitable over the last twelve months. This is reflected in the negative operating income of -$34.75 million for the last twelve months as of Q3 2023. Additionally, the company does not pay a dividend to shareholders, which might be a consideration for income-focused investors.
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