Hot Chili Limited : - Executive Studies Manager Appointed to Lead Costa Fuego Copper-Gold PFS

Published: 2021-09-02 11:21:15 ET HCH.AX

Hot Chili Limited (ASX: HCH) (OTCQB: HHLKF) ('Hot Chili' or 'Company') is pleased to confirm the appointment Mr John Hearne in the role of Executive Studies Manager.

Mr Hearne will be responsible for driving the Company's Costa Fuego Pre-feasibility studies (PFS) and managing all aspects of the Company's development group. Mr Hearne is a mining engineer with over 35 years' experience spanning production roles to executive directorships with leading mining and consulting companies including Snowden, Wood (Amec Foster Wheeler), Coffey Mining, BHP Billiton, North Ltd, Henry and Walker, and Mount Isa Mines.

Mr Hearne's appointment significantly strengthens Hot Chili's executive management team by adding expertise in managing all facets of mining projects from early-stage studies through to full scale operations for both underground and open cut mines. Mr Christian Easterday, Managing Director of Hot Chili, said 'The Board would like to welcome John to the leadership group of our Company.

We look forward to John's strong contribution as we continue to evolve and expand our capabilities toward establishing Hot Chili as an emerging major copper miner in the coming years.'

Contact:

Christian Easterday

Tel: +61 8 9315 9009

Email: [email protected]