WINNIPEG, MANITOBA, Apr 30, 2008 (Marketwire via COMTEX News Network)
--
HudBay Minerals Inc. ("HudBay") (TSX:HBM) today announced the
appointment of H. Maura Lendon to the position of Vice President,
General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, effective immediately.
"We
are very pleased to have Maura joining the HudBay management team,"
stated Allen Palmiere, President and Chief Executive Officer of HudBay.
"She brings a wealth of corporate and commercial experience to the
position and we look forward to benefiting from the depth of her
expertise."
Ms. Lendon has been practicing law for almost 20
years and has extensive experience in the areas of international
business transactions, regulatory compliance, corporate governance and
advocacy. Prior to joining HudBay, Ms. Lendon was Chief Counsel Canada,
Chief Privacy Officer - Canada for global telecommunications company,
AT&T. She holds a Master of Laws from Osgoode Hall Law School, a
Master of
Business Administration from the Richard Ivey School of Business and a
Bachelor of Laws from University of Western Ontario. She has been a
member of the Ontario Bar since 1990.
The company also announces
that Brian Gordon has chosen to step down from his position as Vice
President and General Counsel to pursue other opportunities. "We would
like to thank Brian for his contribution to HudBay and wish him all the
best in his future endeavours," added Mr. Palmiere.
About HudBay Minerals Inc.
HudBay
is an integrated mining company operating mines, concentrators and a
metal production facility in northern Manitoba and Saskatchewan. HudBay
also owns a zinc oxide production facility in Ontario, the White Pine
copper refinery in Michigan and the Balmat zinc mine in New York state.
HudBay is a member of the S&P/TSX Composite Index and a member of
the S&P/TSX Global Mining
Index.
(HBM-G)
SOURCE: HudBay Minerals Inc.
HudBay Minerals Inc.
Brad Woods
Director Investor Relations
(204) 949-4272
Email: brad.woods@hbms.ca
Website: www.hudbayminerals.com
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