VANCOUVER, Sept. 27 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Taseko Mines Limited (TSX: TKO; AMEX: TGB) ("Taseko" or the "Company") is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. David Rouleau as Vice President, Operations. Mr. Rouleau will be responsible for overseeing all operational aspects of the Gibraltar Mine as well as the development and ultimate operation of the Prosperity Mine.
Mr. Rouleau has over two decades of experience in the mining and oil and gas industries. He holds a Bachelor of Science Mine Engineering Degree from the South Dakota School of Mines and a Mining Technology Diploma from Haileybury School of Mines.
Prior to joining Taseko, Mr. Rouleau was a key member of Canadian Natural Resources senior management team developing the $10 billion Horizon Oil Sands Project in Fort McMurray, Alberta. Mr. Rouleau was responsible for all aspects of the 200 million tonne per year mining operation supporting 110,000 barrels per day of synthetic crude oil production.
Mr. Rouleau's background also includes 17 years with Teck Cominco in various mine operations and engineering roles.
John McManus Senior Vice President, Operations
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Taseko Mines Limited
