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Central African Gold (TSXV:CAGR) appoints Elia Mikhael to Advisory Board

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TSXV:CAGR
05 April 2021 09:00 (EDT)

Central African Gold (CAGR) has appointed Elia Mikhael to its Advisory Board.

Mr. Mikhael is a senior infrastructure and Mining and Metals executive with more than 25 years of experience in engineering and construction in both the infrastructure and Mining and Metals industry.

For the past 10 years, Elia was a senior executive in a publicly listed major mining company developing three world-class tier-one mines in Africa and with one of those being a copper project in the Democratic Republic of Congo (“DRC”).

Mr. Mikhael managed country operations in the DRC, representing the mining company on the board of several partnerships with state-owned mining bodies.

His responsibilities included running mine management, cost management, employees’ relations, communities’ relations, social initiatives, and managing relationships with various public administrations. 

Mr. Mikhael is a Professional Engineer in Canada with a proven track record in infrastructure developments in various geographical locations across the world.

His expertise encompasses engineering management, feasibility studies, (including economic studies), infrastructure advisory, commercial negotiations and commercial management covering all stages of projects.

He led commercial negotiations with both private and public administrations towards optimal implementation of large-scale mining developments in the DRC. Elia is fluent in four languages including French, Arabic, and Spanish.

Kevin Torudag stated,

“We are tremendously excited and honoured to announce the appointment of Elia Mikhael to the Advisory Board. Elia’s knowledge and experience in all aspects of mine development in the DRC will be invaluable as Central African implements its intention of becoming involved in advanced stage mining projects in the DRC. In addition to his world-class technical knowledge, he has a full understanding of how business is conducted in the DRC environment including social initiatives.

He possesses strong relationships at all levels of business and government in the DRC. Having access to Elia’s varied skillsets provides our already extremely experienced DRC team with that next level of support and will help ensure success in our future endeavours.”

Central African is a natural resource company focused on the acquisition, exploration, development, and operation of mineral projects in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Central African Gold (CAGR) opened trading at C$0.21 per share.

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