Natural Resources >> CEO Interviews >> June 29, 2009
Geoffrey A. Burns, President and CEO of Pan American Silver Corp., joined the
company in 2003 after serving as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial
Officer of Coeur d'Alene Mines Corp. He became CEO of Pan American in May 2004.
With over 25 years' experience in the precious metals mining industry, Mr. Burns
has focused much of his profesional activity on financial management. Formerly
the Chief Financial Officer of Prime Resources Group, he has also led numerous
capital market transactions, including equity, debt and convertible debt
placements. In addition, Mr. Burns has extensive experience throughout North and
South America in mine operations and project development. He participated in
numerous mine construction projects, from feasibility study through start-up and
into continuous operation. Mr. Burns holds a Bachelor of Science degree in
Geology and an MBA. Profile
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Mr. Burns: Pan American Silver was formed in 1994 with the mission to become the
premier silver
