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Bateman Elected Executive Director of Silver Institute

Paul Bateman, Director of Public Affairs of the Silver Institute, has been elected Executive Director succeeding John Lutley who stepped down after eleven years in that position. Lutley will continue his association with the Silver Institute as senior consultant.

Bateman's move became effective October 1. Bateman has been with the Institute for almost two years and previously served in senior government positions in the executive and legislative branches including the White House and Treasury Department. Silver Institute President John Simko, who is also President and Chief Executive Officer of Sunshine Mining and Refining in Boise, Idaho, praised Lutley's many years of service.

"For more than a decade, John Lutley has helped the silver industry prosper and grow through his hard work and professionalism. I speak for the entire silver industry when I say "thanks" for all your help."

Silver News — October/November 1996