Yamana Gold, Inc. announced retirement of Charles Main, Executive Vice President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer effective the end of February 2017, Jason LeBlanc will transition to the role of CFO. Mr. LeBlanc has been promoted to Senior Vice President, Finance as an interim step effective immediately. Mr. LeBlanc joined the Company in January 2006 and has over 15 years of research-based and financial experience in the mining industry.

During his time at Yamana, Mr. LeBlanc has held increasingly senior positions including most recently the position of Vice President, Finance and Treasurer since 2009.