Black Iron Inc. announced the appointment of Les Kwasik as chief operating officer. Mr. Kwasik is a successful mine developer with over 40 years of hands-on experience delivering disciplined operational successes in the mining industry. Mr. Kwasik previously worked with INCO Limited Canada (VALE Canada Limited), Xstrata Columbia, BE&K Group, Inter Invest Sp Company, NESMA Company Saudi Arabia, Maple Minerals Corporation Canada and Archipelago Resources Singapore.

His tenures have included international postings in Russia, Poland, Indonesia, Colombia and Eritrea in leadership roles ranging from General Manager to COO. George Mover, the company's current COO, is retiring but will transition with Mr. Kwasik over the next two months. Mr. Mover will remain an active supporter and contributor to Black Iron as a special consultant, supporting Ukraine development activities.