Jaguar Taps CEO

Jaguar Mining, a Canadian gold miner operating entirely in Brazil, has named David Petroff president and CEO, it says. The appointment, which also includes a spot on the board of directors, is effective immediately. John Andrews had been filling the role on an interim basis, and remains on the board of directors. Petroff was most recently CEO of Breakwater Resources from 2009 until it was acquired by Nyrstar Canada in August of last year. Toronto and New York listed Jaguar operates in the Brazilian states of Minas Gerais and Maranhao.