06:30 AM EDT, 09/11/2025 (MT Newswires) -- McEwen (MUX.TO, MUX) Thursday said it has appointed Ian Ball as vice chairman, a newly created executive position to drive the company's medium- to long-term growth strategies.

Ball most recently served as an independent director of McEwen since 2022. From 2014 to 2021, Ball was president and chief executive officer of Abitibi Royalties. Prior to that, Ball served as President of McEwen Mining, overseeing the company's mining operations and exploration programs.

In his new position, Ball will support the company's goal to double production by 2030, advance exploration plans and evaluate capital allocation and future growth opportunities.