SilverCrest Metals Inc. announced the appointment of Christopher Ritchie as the company's President, effective January 1, 2018. Mr. Ritchie will report to N. Eric Fier, SilverCrest's founder, CEO and Director. During the past eight years Chris (through National Bank Financial and Canaccord Genuity) has been a key financial advisor to SilverCrest Mines Inc. and now SilverCrest Metals Inc.