Hudbay Minerals Inc. announced the appointment of Andre Lauzon as its Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, effective January 4, 2022. He replaces Cashel Meagher, Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, who has provided notice that he will be leaving the company to pursue other interests. Lauzon, who is currently the Vice President of the company?s Arizona Business Unit, has been working closely with Meagher over the past several years on key growth projects in Manitoba and Arizona and his appointment ensures a seamless transition in accordance with the company?s succession plan as the company continues to pursue its growth objectives. Lauzon joined the company in 2016 and has held strategic and operational leadership roles in Manitoba, where he served as Vice President of the Manitoba Business Unit until 2018, and in his current role where he oversees the company?s U.S. business. Lauzon has over 25 years of mining industry experience in technical, operational and executive management roles at global mining companies, including Vale Inco.