Gordana Slepsev, CDI.D™ company has been acquired by Global Battery Materials.
Congratulations to Gordana Slepsev on her acquisition by Global Battery Materials. She earned her CDI.D™ designation from Corporate Directors International, having completed the Board Certification Program at ACE LLC.
Congratulations to Gordana Slepsev on her acquisition by Global Battery Materials. She earned her CDI.D™ designation from Corporate Directors International, having completed the Board Certification Program at ACE LLC.
ACE LLC Announces ACE Graduate, Godana Slepsev's company has been acquired by Global Battery Materials.
Lomiko Metals Enters Into Definitive Agreement to Be Acquired by Global Battery Materials
Transaction supports the creation of a high-growth, responsible Canadian-based platform for the development, production and processing of graphite
Gordana Slepcev P.Eng., MSc., CDI, Chief Executive Officer and Director of Lomiko, stated: “Lomiko is proud of the work we’ve achieved to support our vision of building domestic critical minerals supply chains and producing critical minerals and materials in Québec, Canada, and North America for local energy transition solutions. The transaction provides immediate value to our shareholders while placing the La Loutre Graphite Project within an organization that combines Canadian graphite resources with advanced anode processing technology. We look forward to supporting an orderly transition and the continued advancement of the project through its next stages.”
Eric Miller, Chief Executive Officer and Director of Global Battery Materials, stated: “This acquisition marks another decisive step in our strategy to consolidate the fragmented battery supply chain and build a fully integrated graphite platform spanning mine to anode. Lomiko brings a portfolio of natural graphite assets that strengthen our North American footprint and deliver the scale to support a rapidly growing anode materials market. Once this transaction is approved, we plan to engage with local rightholders and stakeholders as part of a structured review of the La Loutre Graphite Project to determine next steps. We look forward to diversifying the critical minerals that power our proprietary anode processing technology as we scale production across North America and unlock the full potential of our platform.”
Read the full news release here.
About Gordana:
Gordana is experienced in all facets of the mining cycle, including exploration, permitting, corporate and regulatory, First Nations negotiations, project financing and investor relations. She achieved record production at the Pine Cove operation exiting the yearly output for 30%. She evaluated, acquired and constructed Stoger Tight Mine in Newfoundland. She developed the Argyle mine through exploration, resource estimation, engineering, permitting into profitable gold mining operation in Newfoundland. She successfully acquired and developed into feasibility stage the Goldboro project in Nova Scotia. She raised $4.2M to finance Quebec exploration assets resulting in completion of 13,000 meters infill drill program, metallurgical purification studies and baselines studies since joining Lomiko Metals in November 2021. Gordana is an experienced ESG leader that negotiated MOU agreement and completed ECOLOGO certification for project in Quebec. She has six years of non-profit board experience with trade associations.
Krystal Ramsden, CDI.D™ appointed to Aya Gold & Silver Board of Directors
Congratulations to Krystal Ramsden for her appointment to the Aya Gold & Silver Board. Krystal's Board appointment is the 137th for ACE Graduates. She earned her CDI.D™ designation from Corporate Directors International, having completed the Board Certification Program at ACE LLC.
Congratulations to Krystal Ramsden for her appointment to the Aya Gold & Silver Board. Krystal's Board appointment is the 137th for ACE Graduates. She earned her CDI.D™ designation from Corporate Directors International, having completed the Board Certification Program at ACE LLC.
ACE LLC Announces the Board Appointment of ACE Graduate, Krystal Ramsden to the Aya Gold & Silver Board.
QUEBEC, June 2026: Aya Gold & Silver announces the appointment of Krystal Ramsden to the board of directors.
Ms. Krystal Ramsden is a mining engineer and investment professional with 20 years of experience in the metals, mining, and energy sectors. Ms. Ramsden is currently Director of Strategy at the Applied Policy Resource Lab. She was a founding partner and Head of Research at Extract Capital, where she led technical and capital markets analysis of mining and oil & gas investments. Previously, she worked at Cormark Securities and GMP Securities covering gold, base metals, and specialty resources. She holds a BASc in Mineral Engineering from the University of Toronto, an MA in International Affairs from Tufts University, and has completed a Doctorate in International Affairs at Johns Hopkins University with a focus on critical minerals security.
About Aya Gold & Silver:
Aya Gold & Silver is a Canadian precious metals mining company anchored in Morocco and active across the full mining value chain. Aya applies a systematic, technology-led, data-driven approach to exploration along the Anti-Atlas Fault, one of Africa’s most prospective and underexplored mining regions.
Aya is the owner and operator of Zgounder, a rare silver-only mine producing silver doré from a newly expanded processing facility. Aya’s growth pipeline includes the Boumadine polymetallic project, with feasibility work underway on a deposit with a substantial mineral resource, a large, mineralized footprint, and significant exploration potential.
Led by an experienced team and guided by a vision of responsible mining, Aya is committed to delivering sustainable value for shareholders, employees, and host communities.
Learn more about Aya Gold & Silver here.
About Krystal:
Krystal Ramsden is an investment professional and mining engineer with 20 years of experience in metals and mining and capital markets. She was a founding partner of Extract Capital, growing assets under management from an initial $3 million to $350 million. She has experience in deal sourcing and structuring for public and private equity deployment, flow-through and debt investments. At Extract, Ms. Ramsden informed investment decisions across all commodities and jurisdictions, resulting in an annualized return of 14%. She built and led the team responsible for technical, engineering, and economic analysis. Ms. Ramsden is skilled in analyzing projects and companies from a fundamental, technical lens while communicating the significance of technical developments and parameters to finance professionals and generalists.
Ms. Ramsden holds a Doctorate in International Affairs from Johns Hopkins Univeristy, a Master’s in International Affairs from the Fletcher School, a BASc in Mineral Engineering from the University of Toronto, as well as the Chartered Director (C.Dir) and Corporate Directors International (CDI.D™) designations.
Uma Devi Gopaldass named one of the 2026 Top Woman of Colorado
Congratulations to Uma Gopaldass on being chosen one of the 2026 Top Woman in Colorado. She earned her CDI.D™ designation from Corporate Directors International, having completed the Board Certification Program at ACE LLC.
Congratulations to Uma Gopaldass on being chosen one of the 2026 Top Woman in Colorado. She earned her CDI.D™ designation from Corporate Directors International, having completed the Board Certification Program at ACE LLC.
ACE LLC Announces ACE Graduate, Uma Devi Gopaldass, has been named one of the 2026 Top Woman of Colorado.
Denver, CO: The ColoradoBiz Top Women in Colorado awards honor industry-leading executives, business owners and entrepreneurs for their outstanding contributions and dedication to their profession, their communities, and society at large.
Uma:
"Humbled and honored to be named 2026 Top Woman in Colorado alongside so many accomplished and inspiring women.
I am often much better at giving appreciation than receiving it. So, for once, I decided to fully bask in the limelight, soak up the applause, and enjoy every minute of it! 😄
Very grateful for the recognition and for the wonderful women I got to celebrate with."
About Uma:
Uma is an accomplished corporate board director and investment advisor with more than 35 years of global leadership across technology, energy, and natural resources. She has provided governance and executive oversight for more than $30 billion in capital investments and strategic growth initiatives for Fortune 500 companies, specializing in corporate governance, M&A, capital strategy, and enterprise risk.
Uma has served on corporate boardrooms for the past 6 years and is currently appointed as the Chair for Nomination and Compensation for Cascade Energy, as well as independent board director for VECKTA Energy. Her executive career includes senior leadership roles at Newmont Mining, Schlumberger, and Accenture, leading global business transformation across five continents.
As Founder of Leading Lotus, she guides boardrooms, family offices, and investors on long-range business decisions impacted by global economic and geopolitical shifts. Recognized by Forbes as a Climate Week NYC 2024 "Must-Watch" speaker and honored as one of ColoradoBiz's 2026 Top Women in Colorado, Uma is an internationally recognized thought leader helping organizations navigate complexity, accelerate growth, and create lasting value.
Kari Zeller, CDI.D™ Launches New Book
Congratulations to Kari Zeller on her new book launch. She earned her CDI.D™ designation from Corporate Directors International, having completed the Board Certification Program at ACE LLC.
Congratulations to Kari Zeller on her new book launch. She earned her CDI.D™ designation from Corporate Directors International, having completed the Board Certification Program at ACE LLC.
ACE LLC Announces ACE Graduate, Kari Zeller, is launching a new book.
A board seat is not the finish line. Directors must be prepared for the decisions waiting at the table.
I have spent much of my career helping women prepare for corporate board service. That preparation now includes a serious understanding of artificial intelligence—how it will affect strategy, risk, talent, governance, and the long-term value of an organization.
That is why I was pleased to endorse Kari Zeller’s new book, Re-Placed: Answering the Call of Leadership in the Age of AI, and to have my words included in its opening pages:
“In a time where AI and rapid change are reshaping organizations, Kari Zeller brings to our attention the potential and impending degradation of our own critical thinking and even our basic humanness. She addresses how artificial intelligence plays into our companies, our leaders, and the jobs which will very likely be replaced. For executives and boards, this book brings historical transformation stories and science-based reality into focus, and supports leadership through these changing times, for today and the future.”
Boards cannot treat AI as simply a technology issue to be delegated to management. Directors must be prepared to ask informed questions, exercise independent judgment, and consider the human consequences of the decisions being made.
I recommend Re-Placed to current directors, executives, and women preparing to serve on boards. Kari offers leaders a thoughtful and practical way to understand this transition and take responsibility for shaping what comes next.
Congratulations, Kari, on bringing this important work into the world.
The book is available now on Amazon.
About Kari:
Kari Zeller (FKA Granger) is a strategically disciplined leader with over 25 years of experience driving significant change in complex organizations. As the CEO of TGN Consulting, she has delivered extraordinary results, including a 500% revenue increase in 18 months and consistent 60% year-over-year growth, by translating operational excellence into strategic value creation. Her career spans high-impact initiatives such as large-scale turnarounds, merger integrations, talent development and leadership succession, all of which have maximized shareholder returns and strengthened stakeholder relationships.
A trusted advisor to CEOs and their teams, Kari offers a governance perspective that anticipates market shifts and mitigates operational risks. Her extensive experience provides boards with critical insights into strategic oversight, risk management, and talent development, ensuring that leadership, culture, and organizational structure work in unison to drive strategic growth. Kari’s board contributions, reinforced by her certification with Corporate Directors International and active roles in nonprofit governance, position her as a uniquely qualified steward for organizations navigating today’s dynamic business landscape.
By bridging hands-on operational expertise with high-level strategic oversight, Kari Zeller is dedicated to enhancing total shareholder value while fostering long-term stakeholder impact.
Ingrid Hibbard, CDI.D™ appointed to Discovery Mining Ltd. Board of Directors
Congratulations to Ingrid Hibbard for her appointment to the Discovery Mining Ltd Board. Ingrid's Board appointment is the 136th for ACE Graduates. She earned her CDI.D™ designation from Corporate Directors International, having completed the Board Certification Program at ACE LLC.
Congratulations to Ingrid Hibbard for her appointment to the Discovery Mining Ltd Board. Ingrid's Board appointment is the 136th for ACE Graduates. She earned her CDI.D™ designation from Corporate Directors International, having completed the Board Certification Program at ACE LLC.
ACE LLC Announces the Board Appointment of ACE Graduate, Ingrid Hibbard to the Discovery Mining Ltd. Board.
TORONTO, June 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Discovery Mining Ltd. (TSX: DSV, OTCQX: DSVSF) (“Discovery” or the “Company”) today announced the results of voting at its Annual General and Special Meeting (“AGM”), held on June 22, 2026.
Shareholders voted overwhelmingly in support of the election of all director nominees including Ingrid Hibbard.
About Discovery Mining Ltd:
Discovery is a growing precious metals company that is creating value for stakeholders through exposure to gold, silver and other critical minerals. The Company’s silver exposure comes primarily from its first asset, the 100%-owned Cordero project, one of the world’s largest undeveloped silver deposits, which is located close to infrastructure in a prolific mining belt in Chihuahua State, Mexico. In April 2025, Discovery acquired the Porcupine Complex, transforming the Company into a new Canadian gold producer with multiple operations, attractive growth projects and significant exploration upside in one of the world’s most renowned gold camps in and near Timmins, Ontario. The acquisition of the Kidd Operations in June 2026 further increased Discovery’s land position within the camp, provided valuable infrastructure that will support the Company’s efforts to more than double annual gold production, and added critical minerals (copper, zinc and silver) to the Company’s current production profile.
Learn more about Discovery Mining Ltd here.
About Ingrid:
International mining CEO and a founder of Detour Gold Corp., which attained a market capitalization in excess of $4 billion. Engaged director or independent advisor on numerous corporate boards (Chair CSR Committee, Corporate Governance Committee, Special Committee). Her career began as a lawyer practicing corporate and securities law with a focus on the mining industry.
Detour Gold Corp was spun out from Pelangio Mines Inc. in January, 2007. Independent director responsibilities include: defining corporate strategy and capital structure, overseeing and vetting the creation of the board of directors, CEO searches and appointing interim and new CEO’s, monitoring OSC/public reporting, establishing corporate governance policies, nominating directors, creating corporate social responsibility policies (including environmental, health and safety policies), supervising the company’s response to a class action lawsuit and engaging with activist directors. As the CEO and director of Pelangio Mines, she spearheaded negotiations for the acquisition of the Detour gold mine property. She played a key role in Detour Gold Corp’s IPO and oversaw the founding of its initial capital structure, board of directors, and hiring of the CEO.
Congratulations Discovery Mining Ltd for appointing Ingrid Hibbard to your board of directors. We know she will bring value and serve the board, company and stakeholders well.
Julie Rachynski, CDI.D™ appointed to Valor Gold Board of Directors
Congratulations to Julie Rachynski for her appointment to the Valor Gold Board. Julie's Board appointment is the 135th for ACE Graduates. She earned her CDI.D™ designation from Corporate Directors International, having completed the Board Certification Program at ACE LLC.
Congratulations to Julie Rachynski for her appointment to the Valor Gold Board. Julie's Board appointment is the 135th for ACE Graduates. She earned her CDI.D™ designation from Corporate Directors International, having completed the Board Certification Program at ACE LLC.
ACE LLC Announces the Board Appointment of ACE Graduate, Julie Rachynski to the Valor Gold Board.
Toronto, ON -- Valor Gold has appointed Julie Rachynski, CDI.D™ to Board of Directors and will Chair the Compensation Committee.
She completed ACE Training in Fall of 2024 and obtained her ICD.D shortly after. Julie Rachynski has over 25 years of experience providing corporate governance and strategic advisory support to natural resource companies. She brings deep expertise in human-capital strategy, executive compensation, succession planning, and organizational readiness, with relevance to early-stage and pre-development mining companies. Ms. Rachynski has advised boards and management teams through corporate restructurings, asset transitions, and organizational buildouts at Weyerhaeuser Canada, Domtar, New Gold, and Seabridge. Ms. Rachynski is currently Vice President, Human Resources for Seabridge Gold.
About Valor Gold:
Valor Gold is a Canadian gold exploration and development company formed through the strategic spin-out of the Courageous Lake Gold Project in the Northwest Territories. Courageous Lake project offers exposure to Canada’s third largest undeveloped gold resource through a focused, development growth strategy. The company’s mandate is to focus technical and financial resources on advancing a large-scale gold system through disciplined exploration, resource expansion, and staged development planning.
You can learn more about Valor Gold here.
About Julie:
Accomplished executive with over 25 years of operations and human resources experience in the natural resources industry. Successfully navigated complex business changes such as tripling employee and contractor base during early works construction to advance key project and build operations employee base by 15% when operations moved to commercial production. Led cultural change and reorganization through five operational closures, three asset sales, global acquisition, production line restructure, and negotiated transformative language in collective agreement. Transformed corporate office through the renewal of executive and architecture of corporate functions. Developed robust leadership competencies resulting in a 20% increase in internal promotions and a strong leadership pipeline. Governance and oversight on $41 Million retirement portfolio and $20 Million health and welfare plan. Expertise spans both corporate offices and operations at companies such as Weyerhaeuser, Domtar, New Gold and Seabridge Gold. Mastery in strategic human capital management, executive compensation, and succession planning aligned with business strategy and values.
Congratulations Valor Gold for appointing Julie Rachynski to your board of directors. We know she will bring value and serve the board, company and stakeholders well.
Dr. Cameron Goodwin, CDI.D™, Head of Research and Development for Project Omega.
Congratulations to Dr. Cameron Goodwin on her new role with Project Omega. She earned her CDI.D™ designation from Corporate Directors International, having completed the Board Certification Program at ACE LLC.
Congratulations to Dr. Cameron Goodwin on her new role with Project Omega. She earned her CDI.D™ designation from Corporate Directors International, having completed the Board Certification Program at ACE LLC.
ACE LLC Announces ACE Graduate, Dr. Cameron Goodwin, is the new Head of Research and Development for Project Omega.
Washington DC, USA, June 1, 2026 – We are excited to welcome Dr. Cameron Goodwin to Project Omega as our new Head of Research & Development.
Dr. Goodwin brings more than a decade of leadership across nuclear operations, regulation, and advanced reactor innovation. Most recently, she served as Director of the Rhode Island Atomic Energy Commission, where she oversaw the state’s only nuclear facility and led all operational and regulatory efforts.
Prior to that, she held key roles at the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, contributing to operating reactor licensing and advancing next-generation technologies, including SMRs and non-lightwater reactors.
About Project Omega
We were given reactors, but never the systems that turn nuclear energy into abundance. AI acceleration, electrification, next-generation manufacturing are pushing energy demand far beyond what today’s systems can produce.
No domestic nuclear recycling.
No modern materials, safeguards, or scalable fuel pathways.
No small‑scale, long‑duration nuclear power systems.
Nuclear is the only power source to meet the needs of the nation’s innovation and growth trajectory. But the U.S. has never unlocked its full potential. Until now.
You can learn more about Project Omega here.
About Dr. Cameron Goodwin:
Head of R&D at Project Omega and leading scientist with over 20+ years of leadership experience in the Nuclear Sector. Naval Academy graduate and Naval Officer on both conventional and nuclear platforms. Accomplished leader in the nuclear community and a champion for the safe and reliable uses of nuclear science to support energy production, medical treatments, and general research. Only the second woman to be the Director of a U.S. nuclear facility, a steward for the promotion of STEM with young women. Leader in development of regulation direction for fusion facilities both domestically and internationally.
Judy Baker, CDI.D™, CEO of Argo to Acquire the Hurdman Silver-Zinc Project
Congratulations to Judy Baker on Argo Golds acquisition of the Hurdman Silver-Zinc Project. She earned her CDI.D™ designation from Corporate Directors International, having completed the Board Certification Program at ACE LLC.
Congratulations to Judy Baker on Argo Golds acquisition of the Hurdman Silver-Zinc Project. She earned her CDI.D™ designation from Corporate Directors International, having completed the Board Certification Program at ACE LLC.
ACE LLC Announces ACE Graduate, Judy Baker, CEO of Argo, is acquiring the Hurdman Silver-Zinc Project.
Toronto, CANADA, February 19, 2026 – Argo Gold Inc. (“Argo” or the “Company”) (CSE: ARQ, OTC: ARBTF and XFRA, XSTU, XBER: A2ASDS) entered into an agreement on February 18, 2026 to acquire a 100% interest in certain mineral claims known as the “Hurdman Silver-Zinc Project”. The Hurdman Silver-Zinc Project is located 120 km north of Timmins, Ontario, totals 2474 hectares covering known mineralization, as well as structural and geophysical targets that are considered prospective for additional silver and zinc mineralization.
The mineral claims are being purchased in exchange for the issuance to the vendors of 1,250,000 common shares of the Company to be issued at a deemed price CAD $12.5 cents per share. The common shares will be subject to a statutory hold period of four months and one day from their date of issuance. Argo is also granting the vendors a small net smelter returns royalty (“NSR”) in respect of the mineral claims comprising the Hurdman Silver-Zinc Project.
The Hurdman Silver-Zinc mineralization occurs 450 metres along strike as Silver-Zinc rich semi-massive to massive sulphides, dipping 15 to 25 metres north, within 150 metres of surface. Historical drill widths vary from 1 to 38 metres in true thickness, and the mineralization remains open in all directions. One significant drill intercept is 3.0% zinc and 12.1 g/t silver over 23.6 metres. There are also significant gold intercepts including 48.7 g/t Au over 0.5 metres and 2.5 g/t Au over 4.1 metres. There are numerous untested conductors and structural corridors that may host additional mineralization. Hurdman occurs at the juncture of the Quetico Metasedimentary Belt and the Kapuskasing Structural Zone and is considered to be an Archean Sedex type deposit.
About Argo Gold Inc.
Argo Gold is a Canadian mineral exploration and development company, and an oil producer. Information on Argo Gold can be obtained from SEDAR at www.sedarplus.ca and on Argo Gold's website at www.argogold.com. Argo Gold is listed on the Canadian Securities Exchange (www.thecse.com) CSE: ARQ as well as OTC: ARBTF and XFRA, XSTU, XBER: A2ASDS.
You can learn more about Argo Gold here.
About Judy Baker:
Judy Baker is a Geologist, Engineer, MBA and Certified Board Candidate (CDI.D™) with over 30 years of experience across the mining and mineral exploration sector. Ms. Baker’s Capital Markets experience includes research, equity analysis, IPO’s, valuation, restructuring, sales and fund management. Judy Baker has been the CEO and Founder of three mineral exploration companies and has raised over $30 million for exploration and development. Judy Baker understands how the world generates a trillion dollars of mineral commodities annually - strategically important for exploration, development and production success. Ms. Baker has over 15 years of board experience as both an executive and as an independent for resource companies serving regularly on audit committees.
Beth Hilbing , CDI.D™ Promoted to Senior IT Business Partner at the Boeing Company
Congratulations to Beth Hilbing on her promotion with Boeing Company. She earned her CDI.D™ designation from Corporate Directors International, having completed the Board Certification Program at ACE LLC.
Congratulations to Beth Hilbing on her promotion with Boeing Company. She earned her CDI.D™ designation from Corporate Directors International, having completed the Board Certification Program at ACE LLC.
ACE LLC Announces ACE Graduate, Beth Hilbing promoted to Senior IT Business Partner at The Boeing Company in support of Evolved Strategic Satcom Program
Redondo Beach, CA -- Boeing Company has promoted Beth Hilbing to Senior IT Business Partner in support of Evolved Strategic Satcom Program.
Beth Hilbing has been promoted to Senior IT Business Partner for the Evolved Strategic Satellite Communications System (ESS). Boeing has secured a $2.9 billion contract from the Space Force for jamming-resistant technology. The Evolved Strategic SATCOM (ESS) is a U.S. Space Force initiative aimed at developing a new, resilient satellite communication network for nuclear command, control, and communications (NC3). ESS will replace the outdated Advanced Extremely High Frequency (AEHF) constellation with a more advanced, jam-resistant system designed to maintain secure and uninterrupted communication, even during attacks. The program encompasses a new space segment, ground segment, and cryptographic segment, with Boeing recently receiving a contract to build the first two satellites.
Learn more about about Boeing here.
About Beth:
Beth Hilbing is a versatile, experienced, successful executive with extensive experience in managing infrastructure and global client services for the entertainment, insurance, aerospace, and banking industries.
In her most recent role at Boeing Corporation as Sr. Program Manager and Principal IT Business Partner. Beth has a focus on innovative technologies in Engineering, Manufacturing and Supplier Management, and Digital Architecture and Applications. Delivering agile, cost-competitive solutions, so customers can reduce costs, drive efficiency and optimize operations. Supporting mission critical government programs and new business contracts estimated in 100 million to 2.9 billion.
Prior to that Beth was director of Global Collaboration Services at Northrop Grumman Corporation (NG), focused on engineering and operations to support collaboration technology spanning domestic and international operations for NG. Prior experience includes managing teams up to 600 in size, budget responsibility of $120 million+, Project/Product Management, Mergers and Acquisitions, Vendor Management, Cloud, Mobile, Cyber Security, Global Client Service Structure and Support, Application Support, and financial management.
As a former Vice President for Northrop Grumman Federal Credit Union, Beth was responsible for all design and implementation for Information Technology Systems and Program Solutions, including Enterprise Resource Planning programs, Internet security, and disaster recovery. Managed Financial System Conversion, Disaster Recovery Planning, Cyber Security Audits.
With a strong ability to clearly articulate how complex technologies improve business operations, Beth is a highly sought-after speaker at executive forums and technical conferences. Her topics include organizational key strategy and leadership, collaboration technology, unified communications, cloud-based services, and mobility.
Beth’s education includes a master’s in business administration from California State University and a bachelor’s in business administration from Webster University. Additionally, she is a certified Project Management Principal, Six Sigma Black Belt, holds an active Top-Secret/SCI clearance, and has earned many technical, leadership certifications.
Kendra Johnston, CDI.D™ Appointed to the role of Assistant Deputy Minister
Congratulations to Kendra Johnston on her appointment as Assistant Deputy Minister. She earned her CDI.D™ designation from Corporate Directors International, having completed the Board Certification Program at ACE LLC.
Congratulations to Kendra Johnston on her appointment as Assistant Deputy Minister. She earned her CDI.D™ designation from Corporate Directors International, having completed the Board Certification Program at ACE LLC.
ACE LLC Announces ACE Graduate, Kendra Johnston appointed to the role of Assistant Deputy Minister for the Mining Competitiveness and Authorization Division in the Ministry of Mining and Critical Minerals.
Vancouver, BC --Kendra Johnston, CDI.D.™ was appointed to the role of Assistant Deputy Minister for the Mining Competitiveness and Authorization Division in the Ministry of Mining and Critical Minerals with the Government of British Columbia effective September 11th.
I am excited to be taking on this new role and am looking forward to supporting responsible and sustainable mineral exploration and mining across BC. We have an incredible opportunity in front of us to work together to be global leaders in mining and critical minerals.
Sharon Reynolds, CDI.D™ named among the Inaugural 2025 Nashville Titan 100 recognizing top CEOs who are driving impact, innovation, and meaningful change.
Congratulations to Sharon Reynolds on her selection of the Titan 100. She earned her CDI.D™ designation from Corporate Directors International, having completed the Board Certification Program at ACE LLC.
Congratulations to Sharon Reynolds on her selection of the Titan 100. She earned her CDI.D™ designation from Corporate Directors International, having completed the Board Certification Program at ACE LLC.
ACE LLC Announces ACE Graduate, Sharon Reynolds selection in the Titan 100.
Nashville, TN --Sharon Reynolds, CDI.D.™ has been named among the Inaugural 2025 Nashville Titan 100 recognizing top CEOs who are driving impact, innovation, and meaningful change.
As President & CEO of DevMar Manufacturing, LLC, Sharon is proud to lead a purpose-focused team committed to sustainability, advancement, and excellence. This recognition reflects the work of her entire DevMar team, their partners, and everyone who supports their mission.
"Congratulations as well to all of my fellow Titan 100 honorees. I look forward to Thursday, 11/13 to connect and collaborate alongside this outstanding group throughout the year." -Sharon Reynolds
The Titan 100 is a national program that recognizes the top 100 CEO's and C-level executives in a region. Representing both the private and public sector, these Titans of Industry demonstrate exceptional leadership, vision, passion, and influence in their field. The Titan 100 are recognized at an annual awards event, published in the Titan 100 book, and given the opportunity to build relationships with their fellow Titans by connecting multiple times throughout the year. Titans must be nominated and selected annually with the pinnacle achievement of being recognized as an elite Hall of Fame honoree in their third year. The Titan 100 is one of the fastest-growing, most powerful communities of executives across the nation.
The Titan 100 will be recognized per city at the annual awards event and will be given the opportunity to connect multiple times throughout the year with their fellow community Titans. From private events to roundtables, this exclusive private group of Titans will be able to network and grow their professional connections across the United States. All Titan 100 designees will be profiled online with individual landing pages and recognized throughout the year in multiple platforms, venues and organizations.
Learn more about the Titan 100 here.
About Sharon:
Sharon is a 30+ year accomplished entrepreneur with an extensive background in supply chain efficiencies in partnership with Fortune 500 companies, establishes green and sustainable practices, and innovative product development. She is responsible for overseeing the P&L’s of three enterprises to include, DevMar Products, DevMar Global Healthcare Solutions, and DevMar Manufacturing.
Sharon received the prestigious Enterprising Women’s Top 20 in 2020 award for her business acumen and the successful development of innovative products centered on pathogen eradication. Her business strategy, international business, and leadership skills afforded her the ability to launch four business enterprises in the last decade in multibillion dollar enterprising spaces to include human donor breast milk distribution, sustainable and innovative sanitary products and EPA/FDA manufacturing regulatory compliance processes.
Heather Bennett, CDI.D™ launches and co-hosts Growth + Exit Podcast
Congratulations to Heather Bennett on her new Growth + Exit Podcast. She earned her CDI.D™ designation from Corporate Directors International, having completed the Board Certification Program at ACE LLC.
Congratulations to Heather Bennett on her new Growth + Exit Podcast. She earned her CDI.D™ designation from Corporate Directors International, having completed the Board Certification Program at ACE LLC.
ACE LLC Announces ACE Graduate, Heather Bennett's Launch of the Growth + Exit Podcast.
Chicago, IL --Heather Bennett, CDI.D.™ launches and co-hosts Growth + Exit Podcast. Heather's firm, Newport LLC, is sponsoring the podcast, which she co-hosts with Susan Kearny.
The Growth + Exit podcast features owners & CEOs of private companies talking about the successes and challenges of building and selling or exiting their businesses. So far, the stories have been fascinating, and the lessons learned are valuable!
She needs your help to get this podcast off the ground.
Here are two ways to help:
Please Listen and Subscribe on these and other podcast platforms.
They are always looking for great guests. If you know of a CEO or founder or business owner with a story to tell about founding and exiting their business, please introduce them to Heather Bennett at heather.bennett@newportllc.com. Heather promises the interview will be easy and low stress and even with preparation, take less than 1 hour.
They could not do this alone. And Heather is so grateful for the podcast and marketing teams that have made this possible. Any help from you would be wonderful. Watch, Share, and Subscribe to the podcast!
About Heather:
Heather H. Bennett is a partner with Newport LLC, marketing strategist, Board Director, C-Suite advisor and author. She is the founder and CEO of a consulting firm with over 20 years of brand experience. She is a marketing strategist, subject matter expert in personal branding, experienced executive committee board member, former research biologist, and bestselling author of the Amazon Bestseller, Fun and Fulfilling Careers One Question at a Time.
Her corporate experience includes managing the P&L for multiple $100MM annual sales brands, developing growth/ new product development strategies and ROI for Pyrex, Claussen, and VO5 at globally recognized corporations Kraft Heinz, Instant Brands and Unilever. Her executive consulting experience includes advising CEOs, executives, entrepreneurs, and professional speakers through her targeted marketing and business strategies focused on revenue growth, target marketing, market share, industry analysis, return on investment, employee development and digital content.
Heather completed her MBA at the Gies College of Business at the University of Illinois- Urbana/Champaign. She has a bachelor’s degree from Case Western Reserve University, majoring in Biology and English and a Social Media Marketing Certification from Northwestern University and Board Governance certifications from both ACE LLC and the Private Directors Association.
Heather is currently seeking an Independent Board Role on a Private Company Board for a small to mid-cap company in consumer packaged goods, digital marketing or consumer services industry.
Samantha Espley, CDI.D™ Appointed to Eldorado Gold Board of Directors
Congratulations to Samantha Espley for her appointment to the Eldorado Gold Board of Directors. Samantha's Board appointment is the 134th for ACE Graduates. She earned her CDI.D™ designation from Corporate Directors International, having completed the Board Certification Program at ACE LLC.
Congratulations to Samantha Espley for her appointment to the Eldorado Gold Board of Directors. Samantha's Board appointment is the 134th for ACE Graduates. She earned her CDI.D™ designation from Corporate Directors International, having completed the Board Certification Program at ACE LLC.
ACE Announces the appointment of Samantha Espley, CDI.D™, to the Eldorado Gold Board of Directors.
Vancouver, BC, October 30, 2025--Eldorado Gold announces that Samantha Espley has been appointed to the Company's Board of Directors.
Eldorado Gold is pleased to welcome Samantha Espley to the Board. With more than 35 years of leadership in the mining and resource sector, including senior roles with Vale Base Metals and Glencore, Samantha brings exceptional technical expertise, board experience, and a strong commitment to innovation and sustainability. Her distinguished career and numerous honours reflect her deep contributions to the industry and to advancing excellence in engineering and mining. "We look forward to her insight and leadership as part of the Board,” said Steve Reid.
Learn more about Eldorado Gold here.
About Samantha:
A visionary business executive and certified corporate director with decades of governance experience and leadership in the global mining industry with technical, operating, and corporate roles.
An independent board member of Paramount Gold Nevada (PZG), Northern Graphite Corp (NGC), Canadian Academy of Engineering (CAE), and the Canadian Mining Hall of Fame.
A leader in safety, health, environment, diversity, inclusion, and sustainability in the mining industry.
Senior Advisor at Stantec complementing a strong team of experts in a wide range of fields, collaborating and bringing the best solutions to meet clients’ needs.
Author of The Whole Mine approach as a core platform for all engineering work and for guiding safe, sustainable practices across the eco-system, involving all stakeholders.
A Professional Engineer in Ontario, Manitoba, and Newfoundland/Labrador, engineering degrees from University of Toronto and Laurentian University, and CDI certification.
Past-President of the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy, and Petroleum and a founding director of Sudbury’s Women in Science and Engineering branch.
Congratulations Eldorado Gold for appointing Samantha Espley to your board. We know she will bring value and serve the board, company and stakeholders well.
Kelly Bianucci, CDI.D™ Appointed COO of Atari
Congratulations to Kelly Biannuci on her COO position with Atari. She earned her CDI.D™ designation from Corporate Directors International, having completed the Board Certification Program at ACE LLC.
Congratulations to Kelly Biannuci on her COO position with Atari. She earned her CDI.D™ designation from Corporate Directors International, having completed the Board Certification Program at ACE LLC.
ACE LLC Announces ACE Graduate, Kelly Bianucci appointed Chief Operating Officer of Atari.
San Francisco, CA -- Atari has appointed Kelly Bianucci COO.
Featuring an impressive resume with two decades of experience across gaming, finance, and technology, Kelly Bianucci has been appointed as Atari’s new Chief Operating Officer.
Leading complex transformations, M&A, and operational scale-ups, Kelly Bianucci has built a respectable reputation for designing structures that align innovation, execution, and financial discipline.
When it comes to education, Kelly Bianucci holds an MBA concentrated in Finance and Innovation from Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management, along with a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics and Marketing from New York University’s Stern School of Business.
Atari Chairman and CEO Wade Rosen said the following:
“Kelly is an accomplished leader who will help shape our strategy and implement operating structures and best practices across our organization that will be incredibly important as we continue to transform and grow. Kelly has been invaluable as an Atari board member, and I am excited for her to bring her passion for our business into her new role.”
Kelly wrote via her LinkedIn: "After years of wild highs followed by long quiet years, Wade Rosen took the helm and rebuilt the company around gaming, heritage IP, and growth. Today Atari is a growing force in the largest sector of entertainment. For nearly six years I’ve been part of that journey from the board side. Now I get to go all-in."
Three years into the company’s retro-focused transition, Bianucci assumes her new position. Through the successful acquisitions of Digital Eclipse and Nightdive Studios, Atari has expanded its publishing reach and expertise, reorganized its hardware operations around partnerships and licensing, and redesigned its game library. Atari reported a 63% year-over-year increase in revenue in March 2025, the greatest yearly revenue level in more than ten years and the second consecutive year of notable top-line growth.
Learn more about the Atari here.
About Kelly:
Kelly is a seasoned executive, business owner, board director and private investor with 20 years of experience in finance, technology, entertainment, healthcare, and economic development. She is a public Audit Committee Chair and Qualified Financial Expert in both U.S. and International accounting practices. She is additionally sought for her expertise in mergers and acquisitions, financial and risk management, and strategic planning.
Kelly is recognized by colleagues and business partners for a very high caliber of intellectual aptitude, an exceptional resourcefulness that produces results, and an impact-driven and motivating leadership style.
Kelly has served on public, private, government, academic, and non-profit boards. She has extensive experience developing and executing marketing, growth and innovation strategies for early-stage startups as well as Fortune 500 corporations. Among many others, she has worked for Atari, Deloitte, the State of Colorado, Verizon, Avaya, Baker Hughes, Johnson Controls, Oracle, and Take-Two Interactive Software.
Kelly is a frequent speaker on the topics of entrepreneurial management and finance. She was appointed by Governor John Hickenlooper to lead a public-private economic development partnership.
Denise Rutherford, CDI.D™ Appointed to Wikoff Color Corporation Board of Directors
Congratulations to Denise Rutherford for her appointment to the Wikoff Color Corporations Board of Directors. Denise's Board appointment is the 133rd for ACE Graduates. She earned her CDI.D™ designation from Corporate Directors International, having completed the Board Certification Program at ACE LLC.
Congratulations to Denise Rutherford for her appointment to the Wikoff Color Corporation Board of Directors. Denise's Board appointment is the 133rd for ACE Graduates. She earned her CDI.D™ designation from Corporate Directors International, having completed the Board Certification Program at ACE LLC.
ACE Announces the appointment of Denise Rutherford, CDI.D™, to the Wikoff Color Corporation Board of Directors.
Santa Fe, NM, November 11, 2025--Wikoff Color Corporation announces that Denise Rutherford has been appointed to the Company's Board of Directors.
Denise is honored to join the Board of Directors at Wikoff Color Corporation, a company with a proud legacy of innovation in high-performance printing inks and coatings. Since 1956, Wikoff has been a trusted partner in the packaging, commercial, and digital printing industries, known for its customer-first approach and technical excellence.
During her career, Denise has had the privilege of leading global R&D, international subsidiaries and businesses across diverse sectors. She looks forward to bringing her experience in science, strategy, and inclusive leadership to support Wikoff’s continued growth and innovation. Thank you to the team at Wikoff for the warm welcome! Denise is excited to contribute to the future of print technologies and collaborate with such a forward-thinking organization.
Learn more about Wikoff Color Corporation HERE.
About Denise:
Accomplished C-Suite executive for 3M Company with over 30 years of experience. COVID spokesperson for 3M. Trusted leader and the first woman appointed President of 3M Greater China Area and to 3M Japan. Head of subsidiaries of up to $3B in sales and 8,000 employees, responsible for local P&L, strategy, and operations. Led market expansion as global Vice President of 3M Aerospace with two acquisitions and new products for composite aircraft and with improved customer-centric approach of nearly $1B sales in market. Skilled in managing diverse product life cycles, ranging from aerospace specifications to fast moving consumer goods.
Experienced in environmental stewardship, ESG initiatives, and public affairs. Tapped to represent 3M at congressional hearing on PFAS materials. Catalyst of new approach to corporate brand campaign to increase 3M’s awareness and favorability. Life-long champion for women and diversity. Scientist with Ph.D. in Chemistry and co-inventor on 14 U.S. patents who rose through corporate ranks from individual researcher to C-Suite executive.
Currently serving as the Chief Technology and Innovation office at Velcro companies, since September 2024.
Denise has her board certification from Corporate Directors International LLC, USA. Her designation, CDI.D™, recognizes her as a qualified corporate board candidate for a public or private board.
Congratulations Wikoff Color Corporation for appointing Denise Rutherford to your board. We know she will bring value and serve the board, company and stakeholders well.
Maria Constantinescu , CDI.D™ Appointed Board Director Position at ADRBC
Congratulations to Maria Constantinescu on her Board Director position. She earned her CDI.D™ designation from Corporate Directors International, having completed the Board Certification Program at ACE LLC.
Congratulations to Maria Constantinescu on her Board Director position. She earned her CDI.D™ designation from Corporate Directors International, having completed the Board Certification Program at ACE LLC.
ACE LLC Announces ACE Graduate, Maria Constantinescu appointed a Board Director position at Alternative Dispute Resolution Institute of British Columbia (ADRBC) affiliate of ADR Institute of Canada.
British Columbia, CAN -- Alternative Dispute Resolution Institute of British Columbia (ADRBC) affiliate of ADR Institute of Canada has appointed Maria Constantinescu Board Director.
ADR BC (Alternative Dispute Resolution Institute of British Columbia) is a regional affiliate of the ADR Institute of Canada (ADRIC), the national organization responsible for promoting and supporting the use of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) methods such as mediation and arbitration across Canada. As an affiliate, ADR BC follows the national standards and designations set by ADRIC, provides training, accreditation, and professional development opportunities locally, and supports ADR practitioners in British Columbia while promoting ADR throughout the province. It also helps implement ADR processes in areas including family, workplace, commercial, and community disputes. Through its affiliation with ADRIC, ADR BC ensures that ADR services and credentials in British Columbia are aligned with national practices, giving professionals and the public confidence in the quality and consistency of dispute resolution across the country
Learn more about the ADRBC here.
About Maria:
Maria is a highly accomplished international lawyer with over three decades of expertise in employment, immigration, and ESG. Currently, she serves as a conflict manager practitioner at the Department of Defence, and she also maintains a private practice specializing in civil matters. As the founder and principal of New Prospects Dispute Resolution, Maria assists corporate senior executives to create safer and respectful workplaces, resolve employment issues, including discriminatory actions, occupational health, safety concerns, and compliance with standards and ESG practices.
Her prior contributions include her position as an investigator/adjudicator/ADR consultant for the Ministry of Labour where she negotiated compensation recovery, successfully resolving over one hundred complaints annually.
Maria founded and chaired a Diversity and Inclusion Committee for immigrants employed by the Ministry of Attorney General and led efforts to promote diversity employment recruitment objectives. Within the same organization, she participated as a board member in a compensation committee responsible for staffing financial positions and oversaw senior-level talent development, leadership initiatives, and succession planning.
Maria’s diplomatic service at the U.S. Embassy in Romania, earned her a letter of commendation from President George W. Bush for her exceptional contributions. She successfully managed complex global affairs and million-dollar budgets for the Romanian embassies in New York City and Los Angeles.
Maria holds a Master’s in Conflict Analysis and Management from Royal Roads University in Canada, and a LL.B in Civil Law from Nicolae Titulescu University in Romania. Her extensive international background in legal, regulatory, and sustainability, coupled with her proven government appointments, leadership, and innovation, make her well-suited for corporate board roles in audit, risk assessment, NOM/GOV, or social committees.
Emily Moore, CDI.D™ Awarded the Engineering Medal for Management by the Ontario Society of Professional Engineers
Congratulations to Dr. Emily Moore on her Engineering Medal for Management awarded by the Ontario Society of Professional Engineers. She earned her CDI.D™ designation from Corporate Directors International, having completed the Board Certification Program at ACE LLC.
Congratulations to Dr. Emily Moore on her Engineering Medal for Management. She earned her CDI.D™ designation from Corporate Directors International, having completed the Board Certification Program at ACE LLC.
ACE LLC Announces ACE Graduate, Dr. Emily Moore recognized with the Engineering Medal for Management by the Ontario Society of Professional Engineers.
Ontario, BC --Dr. Emily Moore, CDI.D.™ was recognized with the Engineering Medal for Management.
Ontario Society of Professional Engineers release:
When you meet Dr. Emily Moore, P.Eng., there’s one thing stands out right away: she knows how to bring out the best in people. Whether she’s leading a research team, guiding a global company, or teaching future engineers, Emily has a way of inspiring those around her to think bigger and do better.
This year, she’s being recognized with the Engineering Medal for Management, and it’s a celebration of everything she’s accomplished and how she’s embodied excellent leadership along the way.
Emily’s career started at the Xerox Research Centre of Canada (XRCC), where she made history as the first woman ever named Principal Engineer. Her work in materials science was groundbreaking. She developed toner technologies that earned her 21 U.S. patents and helped Xerox shift toward more eco-friendly products. Her contributions were so impactful that she received the Joseph C. Wilson Award, the company’s highest innovation honour.
From there, Emily took on leadership roles at Hatch Ltd.. As Managing Director of Water, she brought together different parts of the company to build a global water strategy. Later, as Managing Director of Innovation, she reshaped how new ideas were developed and launched, creating faster, smarter ways to bring solutions to market. Her efforts earned her the Kalev Pugi Award and a spot among the 100 Global Inspirational Women in Mining.
These days, Emily is focused on shaping the next generation of engineers as the Director of the Troost Institute for Leadership Education in Engineering at the University of Toronto. She brings her industry experience into the classroom, teaching students how to lead with ethics, systems thinking, and sustainability in mind. Her passion for teaching has already been recognized with the SKULE Teaching Award.
A Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Engineering and a respected board leader for eight years, Emily has advanced engineering in every context she’s touched—from chemical labs and corporate boardrooms to lecture halls and policy tables. Her management style blends technical depth with inclusive, mission-driven leadership, making her a powerful force for innovation and a model for engineering professionals across Canada.
Learn more about the Ontario Society of Professional Engineers here.
Jessie Liu-Ernsting, CDI.D™ Appointed to Andean Silver Board
Congratulations to Jessie Liu-Ernsting for her appointment to the Andean Silver Board of Directors. Jessie's Board appointment is the 132nd for ACE Graduates. She earned her CDI.D™ designation from Corporate Directors International, having completed the Board Certification Program at ACE LLC.
Congratulations to Jessie Liu-Ernsting for her appointment to the Andean Silver Board of Directors. Jessie's Board appointment is the 132nd for ACE Graduates. She earned her CDI.D™ designation from Corporate Directors International, having completed the Board Certification Program at ACE LLC.
ACE Announces the appointment of Jessie Liu-Ernsting, CDI.D™, to the Andean Silver Board of Directors.
West Perth, WA, October 1, 2025--Andean Silver announces that Jessie Liu-Ernsting has been appointed to the Company's Board of Directors.
We're pleased to welcome experienced North American-based mining specialist Jessie Liu-Ernsting, P.Eng., MBA, ICD.D as a Non-Executive Director of Andean Silver.
Jessie is a highly credentialled resources executive and engineer with 20 years of experience in the mining industry. She has held progressively senior strategic, financial and technical positions at G Mining Ventures Corp (TSX: GMIN), Hudbay Minerals Inc (NYSE: HBM), Resource Capital Funds and two preeminent Canadian EPCM firms.
She is currently Chief Corporate Development Officer at Canadian copper developer FireFly Metals (ASX/TSX: FFM) and is a Director of the Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) and Aston Bay Holdings Ltd (TSXV: BAY).
Learn more about Andean Silver HERE.
About Jessie:
Jessie Liu-Ernsting is an accomplished executive and professional engineer with 20 years’ experience in the natural resources and related industries in engineering, technical, financial and strategic capacities. She is the Chief Corporate Development Officer at FireFly Metals, heading up the Company’s strategic and corporate development and investor relations. Over her previous tenure as VP Investor Relations at G Mining Ventures (TSX:GMIN), she was part of the leadership team responsible for the growth of the company from a $200m developer to a $5B market cap producer. Ms Liu-Ernsting was responsible for establishing and delivering GMIN's inaugural investor relations program to increase investor awareness and engagement. She was involved in GMIN securing the US$481M Tocantinzinho project construction financing package consisting of gold stream, equity, debt and equipment financing in the tough market environment of 2022, and GMIN's shareholder-approved C$875M merger with Reunion Gold in 2024.
Before that, as the inaugural VP of Corporate Development and Investor Relations, she led a junior mining company to achieve 14x share price accretion and raised $33M over the company’s first 12 months during the COVID-19 crisis. Previously, she guided a public company to achieve settlement on a disputed proxy. As an institutional investor, she developed tailored financing solutions for resource companies totaling over $4 B, spanning 23 commodities on 6 continents. Jessie started her career with two of the preeminent Canadian engineering firms conducting backfill, mine, mill and mining innovation capital projects.
Jessie has over 10 years of non-profit board and committee experience, and 6 years of corporate board audit, compensation, technical and special committees experience. She currently sits on the boards of Andean Silver Ltd. (ASX:ASL), Aston Bay Holdings Ltd. (TSXV.BAY) and the PDAC (The Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada).
Jessie holds an MBA from the Schulich School of Business with specialization in Mining, Finance and Strategy, and Electrical Engineering degree from Queen’s University. In her spare time, you will find Jessie at the curling rink, on the golf course, camping on the shores of Lake Ontario or riding her Peloton.
Jessie has her board certification from Corporate Directors International LLC, USA. Her designation, CDI.D™, recognizes her as a qualified corporate board candidate for a public or private board.
Congratulations Andean Silver for appointing Jessie Liu-Ernsting to your board. We know she will bring value and serve the board, company and stakeholders well.
Ingrid Hibbard, CDI.D™ appointed to the BG Gold Corporation Board of Directors
Congratulations to Ingrid Hibbard for her appointment to the BG Gold Corp. Board of Directors. Ingrid's Board appointment is the 131st for ACE Graduates. She earned her CDI.D™ designation from Corporate Directors International, having completed the Board Certification Program at ACE LLC.
Congratulations to Ingrid Hibbard for her appointment to the BG Gold Corp. Board of Directors. Ingrid's Board appointment is the 131st for ACE Graduates. She earned her CDI.D™ designation from Corporate Directors International, having completed the Board Certification Program at ACE LLC.
ACE Announces the appointment of Ingrid Hibbard, CDI.D™, to the BG Gold Corporation Board of Directors.
Toronto, Ontario, September 18, 2025--BG Gold Corporation announces that Ingrid Hibbard has been appointed to the Company's Board of Directors.
BG Gold owns the Whale Cove Gold Project (formerly the Pistol Bay Project), a 781 km2 contiguous claim area near the hamlet of Whale Cove in Nunavut, Canada. Vickers, the principal target on the tenements, has a historical inferred mineral resource estimate of 1.58 Moz of gold contained within 22,370,000 tonnes at 2.20 g/t Au, which includes high-grade intersections (e.g. 101m @ 12.3 g/t Au and 163m @ 5.6 g/t Au) that warrant follow-up drilling. Vickers is roughly 80 km away from Agnico Eagle’s Meliadine mine, which has a 3.77 Moz mineral reserve and produced 373 Koz in 2022. A further 13 prospective targets have been identified on the Whale Cove Gold Project.
For further information, please visit: https://bggold.ca/
About Ingrid:
International mining CEO and a founder of Detour Gold Corp., which attained a market capitalization in excess of $4 billion. Engaged director or independent advisor on numerous corporate boards (Chair CSR Committee, Corporate Governance Committee, Special Committee). Her career began as a lawyer practicing corporate and securities law with a focus on the mining industry.
Detour Gold Corp was spun out from Pelangio Mines Inc. in January, 2007. Independent director responsibilities include: defining corporate strategy and capital structure, overseeing and vetting the creation of the board of directors, CEO searches and appointing interim and new CEO’s, monitoring OSC/public reporting, establishing corporate governance policies, nominating directors, creating corporate social responsibility policies (including environmental, health and safety policies), supervising the company’s response to a class action lawsuit and engaging with activist directors. As the CEO and director of Pelangio Mines, she spearheaded negotiations for the acquisition of the Detour gold mine property. She played a key role in Detour Gold Corp’s IPO and oversaw the founding of its initial capital structure, board of directors, and hiring of the CEO.
Ingrid has her board certification from Corporate Directors International LLC, USA. Her designation, CDI.D™, recognizes her as a qualified corporate board candidate for a public or private board.
Congratulations BG Gold Corporation for appointing Ingrid Hibbard to your board. We know she will bring value and serve the board, company and stakeholders well.
Philipa Varris, CDI.D™ Appointed to the NexMetals Board of Directors
Congratulations to Philipa Varris for her appointment to the NexMetals Board of Directors. Philipa's Board appointment is the 130th for ACE Graduates. She earned her CDI.D™ designation from Corporate Directors International, having completed the Board Certification Program at ACE LLC.
Congratulations to Philipa Varris for her appointment to the NexMetals Board of Directors. Philipa's Board appointment is the 130th for ACE Graduates. She earned her CDI.D™ designation from Corporate Directors International, having completed the Board Certification Program at ACE LLC.
ACE Announces the appointment of Philipa Varris, CDI.D™, to the NexMetals Board of Directors.
Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - July 23, 2025) - NexMetals Mining Corp. (TSXV: NEXM) (NASDAQ: NEXM) ("NEXM" or the "Company") announces that Philipa Varris has been appointed to the Company's Board of Directors (the "Board"). Her appointment follows the retirement of Norman MacDonald, who has stepped down from the Board.
Ms. Varris brings more than 25 years of leadership experience in environment, health, safety, and community management ("ESG") within the mining sector. Her work has spanned multiple jurisdictions, including Africa, Australasia, and Latin America, and a broad range of mineral commodities. In recognition of her contributions to responsible mining, she has received the Australian Centenary Medal and was named one of Women in Mining's 100 Global Inspirational Women. Furthermore, she has led teams that have been recognized with several industry honours, including the Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada Award for Environmental and Social Responsibility, the Australian Minerals and Energy Environment Foundation Award for Environmental Excellence, and the Mines and Money ESG Producer of the Year Award, among others.
Ms. Varris holds a Master of Science in Natural Resources from Curtin University, is an AusIMM Chartered Environmental Professional and UK Committee member and is qualified with Corporate Directors International. Ms. Varris has served as Head of Sustainability and Impact for Oryx Global Partners Limited since 2024. She has previously held similar positions for Horizonte Minerals from 2022 to 2024, Golden Star Resources from 2011 to 2022 and others. Ms. Varris is a non-executive director of Mkango Resources Limited and was previously a non-executive director of EnviroGold Global Limited.
Ms. Varris will serve as an independent director and will be appointed Chair of NEXM's Sustainability Committee.
About NexMetals Mining Corp.
NexMetals Mining Corp. is a mineral exploration and development company that is focused on the redevelopment of the previously producing copper, nickel and cobalt resources mines owned by the Company in the Republic of Botswana.
NexMetals is committed to governance through transparent accountability and open communication within our team and our stakeholders. NexMetals' team brings extensive experience across the full spectrum of mine discovery and development. Collectively, the team has contributed to dozens of projects, including work on the Company's Selebi and Selkirk mines. Senior team members each have on average, more than 20 years of experience spanning geology, engineering, operations, and project development.
About Philipa:
Ms. Varris has over five years of boards experience and more than 15 years as trusted advisor presenting to public boards. She has served on industry and government advisory committees as a minerals industry corporate responsibility (CR) advocate. She has experience with numerous impact assessments (ESIA), resettlement projects (RAPs), merger and acquisition (M&A) due diligence and enterprise risk management (ERM) processes. As a facilitator to a number of Private Public Partnership (PPP) she has secured €4 million in investments by public companies, European Aid Agencies and National Authorities, for local sustainable business development over three years.
Philipa has her board certification from Corporate Directors International LLC, USA. Her designation, CDI.D™, recognizes her as a qualified corporate board candidate for a public or private board.
Congratulations NexMetals Inc for appointing Philipa Varris to your board. We know she will bring value and serve the board, company and stakeholders well.