RAPAPORT… Dominion Diamond Mines CEO Patrick Evans has stepped down with
immediate effect after a year at the company, the miner confirmed to Rapaport
News Sunday.
Evans joined the Canada-based producer in November 2017 after
its $1.2 billion acquisition by Washington Companies. Prior to that, he was CEO
of Mountain Province for 12 years.
Shane Durgin, Dominion’s chief operating officer, will take
over as CEO, having joined the company in September.
“I would like to extend my sincere thanks to Patrick for the
important work he has done,” said Larry Simkins, president of Washington
Companies. “His
contributions are appreciated, and we wish him all the best in his future
endeavors.”
Image: Patrick Evans.
Dominion CEO Patrick Evans Resigns
The Bottom Line
- Patrick Evans resigned as CEO of Dominion Diamond Mines effective immediately after serving one year.
- Evans joined Dominion in November 2017 following its $1.2 billion acquisition by Washington Companies.
- Shane Durgin, the current COO who joined in September, will assume the CEO role.
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