Kinross Gold (NYSE:KGC) (TSE:K) announced outgoing chief operating officer Tim Baker's replacement as Brant Hinze. Baker had announced his retirement in the early part of 2010.
Hinze formally worked for U.S.-based mining giant Newmont Mining Corp. (NYSE:NEM) as senior vice president of North American operations.
"We are delighted to welcome an industry leader of Brant's calibre to our Senior Leadership Team," said Tye Burt, President and CEO in a press release. "Brant has an exceptional track record and significant operating experience in several key mining regions of the world. We're confident that under his leadership our global operations will continue to live up to the highest standards of safety and corporate responsibility, while generating superior value for our shareholders, employees and local communities."
Hinze will officially step into his new role on October 1, 2010.
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