i-80 Gold Corp names new CEO; shares rise

i-80 Gold

18/09/2024 11:54

** Shares of U.S.-based mining company i-80 Gold Corp
 IAUX.A  rise 6.54% to $1.14 premarket 
    ** Co names Richard Young as CEO, effective immediately
    ** Young will succeed Ewan Downie, who is retiring
    ** Young previously served as president and CEO of Argonaut
Gold, which was acquired by Alamos Gold Inc  AGI.TO  in July
    ** As of previous close, stock is down 39.20% YTD

 (Reporting by Pooja Menon in Bengaluru)
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