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Viscaria
Viscaria’s Nomination Committee to propose Mark Johnson for the Board (MFN)
Viscaria's nomination committee today announces its intention to propose Mark Johnson, President and Chief Operating Officer of Freeport-McMoRan Indonesia, a division of Freeport-McMoRan Inc., one of the world's largest publicly traded copper producers, for election to the Board of Directors of Viscaria at the 2025 Annual General Meeting. Viscaria’s Board of Directors has also appointed Mark Johnson as a non-voting member of the Board, effective immediately.
“Viscaria is a promising project with potential for future growth. I share the company’s view that demand for sustainably produced copper will likely increase in the coming years, and I am prepared to contribute with my expertise,” says Mark Johnson.
“We are proud that Viscaria has succeeded in attracting Mark Johnson. His extensive experience will be a valuable addition to the work of the Board,” says Thomas von Koch, Chairman of Viscaria's Nomination Committee.
“I am incredibly pleased that Mark Johnson has accepted the nomination to Viscaria’s board. His network is, of course, a tremendous asset, but above all, I am grateful for the expertise he can immediately bring to the company as we finalize our feasibility study. This study will form the basis for upcoming financing and is instrumental to our continued journey. Mark’s input on the decisions we are making right now will be invaluable,” says Jörgen Olsson, CEO of Viscaria.
Mark Johnson has extensive mining industry experience, with over 40 years in the sector. He has more than 35 years with Freeport that have included work in mine engineering, capital projects, exploration, strategy and cost management. For over 20 years, he has overseen the operations at Grasberg, one of the world’s largest copper and gold mines, located in the Indonesian province of Papua on the western half of New Guinea. He has a Bachelor of Science in Mine Engineering from Montana School of Mines.
The nomination committee has begun its work in preparation for the 2025 Annual General Meeting, and additional proposals will be presented in due time prior to the meeting.
For further information, please contact:
Per Colleen, Chair of the Board of Directors and Convener of the Nomination Committee
Telephone: +46 70-603 45 64
Email: valberedning@viscaria.com
Jörgen Olsson, CEO
Mobile: +46 (0) 703 – 420 570
Email: jorgen.olsson@viscaria.com
Karin Svensson, Head of Communications
Mobile: +46 (0) 761 – 169 190
Email: karin.svensson@viscaria.com
About Viscaria
Gruvaktiebolaget Viscaria is a company that is scaling up to become a modern and responsible producing mining company through the reopening of the Viscaria mine in Kiruna. The deposit's high copper grade, assessed mineral resources, geographical location and growing team of experienced employees provide good conditions for the company to become an important supplier of high-quality and responsibly produced copper - a metal that has a central role in Sweden's and Europe's climate transition. In addition to the Viscaria mine, the company holds a number of processing concessions and exploration permits in Arvidsjaur (Eva, Svartliden, Granliden) and Smedjebacken (Tvistbogruvan) - all in Sweden. The Parent Company's shares are listed on Nasdaq Stockholm Main Market (ticker VISC).