SilverCrest Metals Inc. announced the appointment of Pierre Beaudoin as Chief Operating Officer for the company. Pierre will dedicate his full attention to the development of the Las Chispas property, and as such, he will be stepping down from the SilverCrest Board in December. Mr. Beaudoin is a precious metals mining executive with more than 30 years' experience in diversified mining, mineral processing, design, mine construction and start-up. He recently led the construction, start-up, and operation of the Detour Lake Mine, currently Canada's largest gold operation. Mr. Beaudoin previously led valuation studies for several of Barrick's large assets (Chile, Africa, and USA).