People (December 01, 2004)

Vancouver-based AMEC, the international project management and services company, has chosen Bob Stanlake as its new VP & GM of mining and metals. Stanlake was formerly VP of business development, and he replaces Tim Watson who is moving to Atlanta, Ga., to lead AMEC’s business in a number of other sectors.

Colin Benner is stepping down from the helm of Toronto-based Breakwater Resources effective Dec. 23, to take up a new post as vice-chairman and CEO of Vancouver-based Eurozinc Mining. Until a search committee can find a replacement, current chairman Garth A.C. MacRae will assume the responsibilities of Breakwater’s president and CEO. Adam Schatzker has joined Breakwater as manager of corporate development.

Vancouver-based CanAlaska Ventures has named a new manager of uranium exploration, Dr. Karl Schimann. His successful track record at the Cigar Lake and McClean Lake mines will be appreciated as CanAlaska expands its activity in the Athabasca Basin.

China Diamond Corp. of London, Ont., has named Michael Michaud its new president; previously he was the company’s VP exploration. Other appointments at China Diamond include former-president Philip Cassis as vice-chairman of the board and Ben Au as CFO.

Dynatec Corp. of Richmond Hill, Ont., has named Bruce V. Walter its next president and CEO, effective Jan. 1, 2005. He joined the company in 2002 as vice-chairman.

Entre Gold of Vancouver has named Peter Meredith to its board of directors. He is CFO of both Ivanhoe Capital Corp. and Ivanhoe Mines, and sits on the boards of several other companies.

There are two new additions to the executive of Vancouver’s Groundstar Resources. Charles M. Gryba has been named president, and Kam A. Fard has been appointed VP operations. Both men will sit on the company’s board of directors.