Nicola Mining Strengthens Exploration Team with Key Geological Hire

Nicola Mining Inc. has strengthened its geological team with the appointment of Vicente García as Senior Geologist, bringing over seven years of specialized experience in various geological systems including porphyry, IOCG, epithermal, and lithium. This strategic hire comes at a critical time as the company prepares for its 2025 exploration initiatives, with García expected to play a pivotal role in advancing the New Craigmont copper project. The timing of this appointment aligns with increasing global demand for copper, driven by electrification and renewable energy transitions worldwide.

CEO Peter Espig emphasized the strategic importance of García's addition to the team, noting that his expertise will be instrumental in driving the company's copper exploration projects forward. Working alongside VP of Exploration Will Whitty, García will also evaluate potential targets at the Treasure Mountain Silver Mine, further expanding Nicola Mining's exploration portfolio. The company's approach combines experienced leadership with technical expertise to maximize discovery potential across its properties.

The New Craigmont Project represents a significant opportunity for Nicola Mining, as the company wholly owns this high-grade copper property covering 10,913 hectares. Its strategic location adjacent to Highland Valley Copper, Canada's largest copper mine operated by Teck Resources, provides valuable geological context and infrastructure advantages. García's global experience from previous roles at major mining companies including Anglo American and Dahrouge Geological Consulting brings international perspective to the project's development.

Beyond copper exploration, Nicola Mining maintains diversified operations including a fully permitted mill and tailings facility near Merritt, British Columbia, capable of processing gold and silver mill feed. This infrastructure provides additional revenue streams and operational flexibility. The company's comprehensive approach to mineral development, combining exploration with processing capabilities, positions it uniquely in the competitive mining sector. García's appointment reflects Nicola Mining's commitment to building a team capable of executing complex geological assessments and advancing multiple projects simultaneously.

The mining industry faces increasing pressure to discover and develop new copper resources to support global decarbonization efforts and technological advancement. Nicola Mining's strategic hires and project development come at a time when copper supply constraints are becoming more apparent. With García's expertise in multiple geological systems and the company's established infrastructure, Nicola Mining is well-positioned to contribute to meeting this growing demand while creating value for stakeholders through systematic exploration and development of its mineral properties.