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Gunnison Copper Appoints Bjorn Meyer as Chief Operating Officer

By The Northwire Desk — AI Analysis Jun 26, 2026 · 06:01 GCU · 0.375 Gunnison Copper Corp.
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Gunnison Copper Corp. (GCU) announced the appointment of Bjorn Meyer as Chief Operating Officer (COO), succeeding Robert Winton. The leadership changes are intended to strengthen executive oversight as the company advances production at the Johnson Camp Mine and accelerates development of the Gunnison Copper Project.

Meyer brings over 20 years of Arizona mining experience to the role. His prior positions include President of Cripple Creek & Victor Mining Company (SSR Mining), VP of Operations and Executive Director of Innovation and Growth at Panasonic Energy Corporation North America, and senior leadership roles at ASARCO, including General Mine Manager of the Mission Complex. Robert Winton steps down as COO after a five-plus-year tenure that oversaw the Johnson Camp Mine through construction, commissioning, and initial production.

Scott Harrell was promoted to Vice President, People, where he will lead human resources, safety, and workforce development initiatives. His responsibilities include leadership development, employee engagement, and company culture.

Craig Hallworth, President and CEO, highlighted Meyer's expertise in mine operations, engineering, project execution, and continuous improvement as critical to scaling production and project development.

"We are delighted to welcome Bjorn at a transformative time for the Company. Bjorn is a highly respected mining executive with extensive operational experience in Arizona's copper industry and a proven ability to lead large teams, drive operational excellence, and safely deliver results," Hallworth said.

Hallworth also acknowledged Winton’s contributions. "On behalf of the Board of Directors and the entire Gunnison team, I would also like to sincerely thank Robert Winton for his contributions as Chief Operating Officer. Robert played an important role in advancing Johnson Camp Mine through construction, commissioning, and into production."

Regarding Harrell’s promotion, Hallworth added, "Scott brings a wealth of leadership experience in building strong teams and high-performance cultures. As we continue to grow our operations and development activities, he will be instrumental in attracting, developing, and retaining the talented workforce needed to achieve our long-term objectives."

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