DR1 Daily News - Dominican Republic

The largest mining company operating in the Dominican Republic, Barrick Pueblo Viejo announced the appointment of Gisselle Valera Florencio as president.

Barrick Pueblo Viejo’s operation in Sanchez Ramirez provinces is regarded as one of the world’s leading tier one gold mines. The Ministry of Environment has cleared the construction of a second tailings dam in the province for expanding gold production.

Valera Florencio had been carrying out the role after the resignation of Juana Barcelo.

A corporate lawyer, before her new appointment she had served as executive director for government affairs for Central America and the Caribbean at Barrick Pueblo Viejo. Previously, she worked for the Jimenez Peña law firm in Santo Domingo.

Valera Florencio reports directly to Barrick’s Chief Operating Officer for Latin America and Asia Pacific, Mark Hill.

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