DPM Metals Inc. announced the appointment of João Zanon as Senior Vice President, Capital Projects and Evaluations, effective March 2, 2026. In this newly created executive leadership position, Mr. Zanon will lead the strategic direction and execution of capital projects from pre-feasibility, construction and handover to operations, optimizing asset value and ensuring alignment with the Company's strategy. He will also oversee technical evaluations for potential acquisitions, supporting the corporate development team.
Mr. Zanon brings over twenty years of global experience in delivering complex capital projects safely, leading projects from their conceptual design through to operations. Most recently, he was Director, Project Management for Maaden, responsible for leading $2 billion in project development activities annually. He has also held Vice President project development roles with ERO Copper Corp.
and Vale S.A.Kelly Stark-Anderson, Executive Vice-President, Corporate Affairs, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, has provided her resignation from the company effective May 31, 2026. Ms. Stark-Anderson has been a critical part of the Company's leadership team, first joining DPM in 2017 to head up the Legal and Compliance department, growing her responsibilities to include Human Resources and Business Optimization, and, for a period of time, Sustainability. One of the areas of significant impact includes her leadership of the refresh of the corporate purpose and values in 2020, which continues to act as the foundation of DPM?s culture and strategic direction.
Ms. Stark-Anderson also played a significant role in shaping the Company?s successful growth, including the recent acquisition of Adriatic, and she has developed a strong team which will help to ensure a seamless transition. Dr. Nikolay Hristov, Senior Vice President, Sustainable Business Development, will be departing the company at the end of April 2026. Dr. Hristov began working with DPM at the Chelopech mine in 2004, becoming Vice President and General Manager in 2011, and led the capital project to expand the mine.
He relocated to Toronto in 2015 to lead the Sustainability function, where he has been a passionate advocate for DPM?s leadership position as a responsible mining company, driving the incorporation of sustainability across all levels of the organization, strategy and operating model. Dr. Hristov consistently provided support to operations and projects navigating complex social and political environments, and helped to establish and support the Loma Larga project team. He will continue to support a smooth transition over the coming months.
