Black Iron appointed Les Kwasik as COO. Kwasik is a successful mine developer with over 40 years of hands-on experience delivering disciplined operational successes in the mining industry.
Kwasik previously worked with INCO, Canada (VALE Canada), Xstrata Columbia, BE&K Group, Inter Invest Sp Company, NESMA Company Saudi Arabia, Maple Minerals Corporation Canada and Archipelago Resources Singapore. His tenures have included international postings in Russia, Poland, Indonesia, Colombia and Eritrea in leadership roles ranging from General Manager to COO. Kwasik will be primarily based at site in Kryvyi Rih, Ukraine.
George Mover, Black Iron’s current COO, is retiring but will support Kwasik with the transition over the next two months. Mover will continue as a special consultant, supporting Ukraine development activities.
