The NWT and Nunavut Chamber of Mines says Paul Hébert will become its chief executive officer on May 11.
Hébert, most recently the Mining Association of Canada’s vice-president of communications, will “raise awareness and be a strong advocate on behalf of membership in light of the heightened attention that the North is currently enjoying,” chamber president Tim Syer was quoted as saying in a press release.
“Canada’s North, with its rich mineral resource endowment, has the potential to be a key player on the global mining scene,” Hébert was quoted as saying.
“The strategic importance and demand for critical minerals is only going to increase as time goes on.”
Karen Costello led the chamber as its executive director for the past two years. Though Tuesday’s news release did not mention Costello or her departure, her LinkedIn page suggests she left the organization in March.
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Hudson Lester is currently listed as the chamber’s acting executive director.
The chamber is the industry body for mining and exploration in the NWT and Nunavut.
“I’m looking forward to working with the Chamber’s Board, staff, and all communities of interest to ensure that the NWT and Nunavut can capitalize on the opportunities that lie ahead,” Hébert stated.
