Portofino Resources Appoints Interim CEO Campbell to Drive 100%-Owned Lithium and Gold Projects
Portofino Resources appointed Rodney Campbell as interim CEO and director, with David Tafel resigning as president and CEO but staying on as strategic advisor. Campbell brings 17 years of oil and gas procurement experience and will focus on advancing its 100%-owned Yergo Lithium Project in Argentina and South of Otter gold project.
1. Leadership Change and Board Composition
Portofino Resources has appointed Rodney Campbell as interim CEO and made him a board director. David Tafel has resigned as president and CEO but continues as strategic advisor. The board now comprises Campbell, Jeremy Wright, Stephen Wilkinson and Brian Crawford.
2. Interim CEO's Industry Experience
Campbell brings 17 years of oil and gas procurement and fuel business development expertise from companies including Encana and Apache Corporation, plus financial advisory experience at BMO Nesbitt Burns. He currently serves on the boards of Hi-View Resources Inc. and American Salars Lithium Inc.
3. Focus on High-Growth Projects
Campbell will prioritize advancing the company's 100%-owned Yergo Lithium Project in Catamarca, Argentina, located 9km from Zijin's third-quarter production site, and the South of Otter gold project near Kinross's Great Bear development in Ontario.
4. Strategic Outlook
In his inaugural statement, Campbell emphasized unlocking portfolio value during commodity cycles and building on Tafel's work to capitalize on drill-ready assets across lithium and precious metals.