Nick Shakesby
Chief Operating Officer | Luca Mining Corp | Underground Mining Operations Specialist
"Underground mining operations expertise in Mexico and Latin America with 30+ years of operational leadership"
Biography
Nick Shakesby is a senior mining executive with more than 30 years of operational and project leadership experience across underground mining operations globally. His career has been defined by a strong focus on Mexico and Latin America, where he has developed deep expertise in managing complex polymetallic and precious metal mines in challenging geological and operating environments.
Prior to joining Luca Mining Corp as Chief Operating Officer effective April 1, 2026, Shakesby served as Chief Executive Officer of COMINVI S.A., a Mexico-based mining services and operations company. His extensive hands-on experience in underground mining operations has given him a practical, results-driven approach to mine optimization—precisely the skill set Luca Mining sought as it works to expand and improve performance at its two producing mines in Mexico.
Luca Mining operates the Campo Morado polymetallic mine and the Tahuehueto gold-silver mine, both located in Mexico. Under Shakesby's operational leadership, the company aims to execute on mine optimization initiatives that could meaningfully improve throughput, recovery rates, and cost efficiencies. His appointment signals Luca's commitment to strengthening its technical team at a time when the company is also advancing metallurgical studies and expanded exploration programs.
For mining stock investors, Shakesby's track record in Latin American underground operations makes him a key figure to watch. His ability to deliver on operational improvements at Campo Morado and Tahuehueto could have a direct impact on Luca's production guidance, all-in sustaining costs, and ultimately, shareholder value. His leadership will be particularly relevant as Luca navigates the operational complexities of processing polymetallic ore across multiple metals including gold, silver, zinc, copper, and lead.
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"Luca's new technical team has been assembled to execute on mine optimizations across the company's two operating mines in Mexico."
— Luca Mining press release announcing COO appointment
"Senior mining executive with more than 30 years of operational and project leadership experience across underground mining operations globally, with a strong focus on Mexico and Latin America."
— Company biography in Luca Mining corporate materials
Key Works
Interview discussing Luca Mining's full year 2025 production results across gold, silver, zinc, copper, and lead, ongoing metallurgical studies, and exploration plans moving into 2026.
Press release announcing Shakesby's appointment as COO and the build-out of Luca's technical team to drive operational improvements at Campo Morado and Tahuehueto.
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