The World Gold Council, the market development organisation for the gold industry, announces Torex Gold Resources Inc. (‘Torex Gold’) has joined its Board of Members.
Torex Gold is an intermediate gold producer based in Canada, engaged in the exploration, development and operation of its 100% owned Morelos Gold Property in the Guerrero Gold Belt in Mexico. The Company’s principal assets are the El Limón Guajes mining complex and the Media Luna deposit, an early stage development project. Torex Gold is currently the second-largest gold producer in Mexico.
Randy Smallwood, Chair of the World Gold Council, commented: “I am delighted to welcome Torex Gold to the World Gold Council. They play an important role in the production and exploration of gold in Mexico and have exciting and ambitious growth plans. I look forward to working with them.”
“The World Gold Council has taken the lead in reinventing our industry by demanding that member companies adhere to the highest standards of ethics and corporate responsibility,” said Jody Kuzenko, President and CEO of Torex Gold. “We look forward to collaborating with the Council and its Membership to demonstrate the important role gold companies play in making a positive and lasting difference in our host communities and society as a whole.”