According to Mining News Pro - The London-based company acquired the copper-gold-silver mine in June last year from Capstone Mining immediately focusing on resuming operations at the asset, which happened in October.

Pembridge said the appointment of a third party to run the mine would allow it to channel efforts towards complementary activities, including new investment opportunities.

Chief executive and chairperson, Gati Al-Jebourim, said it had become evident there were a number of inefficiencies associated with the time zone difference between the UK and Yukon.

“Installing an operator for day-to-day support to Minto management not only aims to improve the efficiencies of operating Minto, but reduces the management costs attributable to Pembridge,” Al-Jebouri said in the statement.

The third-party would act as the adviser to the Minto general manager and provide direction to senior members of staff on day-to-day operations, the company said.