E2Gold Announces Management And Board Changes

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E2Gold announces significant management changes, appointing Carmelo Marrelli as the new Chief Financial Officer and Jeff Pritchard to the Board of Directors, enhancing its corporate governance. Marrelli brings over 20 years of financial expertise, while Pritchard has over 25 years of mining industry experience, including the successful development of the El Chanate Gold Mine. The company is also progressing on its exploration activities at the Hawkins property and preparing for its first drill program at the Band-Ore Property, expected to start later this summer.

Positive

• Appointment of Carmelo Marrelli as CFO with over 20 years of financial experience.
• Jeff Pritchard brings 25 years of mining industry experience to the Board.
• Ongoing exploration activities at Hawkins property signal growth potential.
• First drill program at Band-Ore Property expected to commence soon.

Negative

• Resignation of Vice President of Exploration Natalie Pietrzak-Renaud could impact strategic direction.

TORONTO, ON / ACCESSWIRE / July 29, 2022 / E2Gold Inc. (TSXV:ETU) (OTCQB:ETUGF) (the "Company" or "E2Gold") is pleased to announce two new additions to the company's corporate and management team, with Carmelo Marrelli joining as its Chief Financial Officer and Jeff Pritchard joining E2Gold's Board of Directors.

David Good, Chairman of E2Gold, said, "Both Carmelo and Jeff bring extensive experience and considerable success in their respective fields within the junior mining world. We have worked with both for a long time." Mr. Good continued, "These additions add efficiencies and strength to E2Gold as it positions itself for a turnaround in the mining markets."

Mr. Marrelli, who replaces Erik Martin as the Company's CFO, is Principal of The Marrelli Group, a financial services company, and brings more than 20 years of financial controls and reporting experience with him. He has specialized in management advisory services, accounting, and financial disclosure needs, and serves either as CFO or board member for other junior public companies.

Mr. Pritchard, who currently acts in an advisory capacity for E2Gold, brings more than 25 years of Investor Relations and Strategy experience within the mining industry. Notably, he was a co-founder of Capital Gold Corporation, where he successfully led several financings and was critical part of the development of the El Chanate Gold Mine in Mexico, from an exploration property to a producing mine, ultimately leading to the sale of the Company for $C340 million.

In other matters, Natalie Pietrzak-Renaud has resigned her role as Vice President, Exploration for personal reasons. The Company expresses its gratitude to both Natalie, and Erik Martin, for their professionalism and their roles in E2Gold's early development and wishes them well.

On the exploration front, Company geologists continue their surface mapping and prospecting program on the broader Hawkins property, and is continuing preparations for the company's first drill program at the Band-Ore Property, expected to begin later this summer.

ABOUT E2GOLD INC.

E2Gold Inc. is a Canadian gold exploration company with focus on its large flagship Hawkins Gold Project. The 80 km long property covers seven townships in north-central Ontario, about 140 km east of the Hemlo Gold Mine, and 75 km north of the Magino and Island Gold Mines. The property is anchored by the McKinnon Zone Inferred Resource of 6.2 Mt grading 1.65 g/t Au, for 328,800 ounces of gold.² E2Gold is committed to increasing shareholder value through the development of targets at Hawkins and future potential of the Band-Ore property.

For further information please contact:

Eric Owens
Chief Executive Officer
Tel. (416) 509-5385
Email: eric.owens@e2gold.ca

Ellie Owens
President
Tel. 647-575-2888
Email: ellie.owens@e2gold.ca

Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

Forward Looking Statements - Certain information set forth in this news release may contain forward-looking statements that involve substantial known and unknown risks and uncertainties, including the risk that the Offering may not be completed on the terms currently proposed or at all. These forward-looking statements are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties, certain of which are beyond the control of E2Gold, including with respect to the potential size and composition of the Offering and the receipt of all regulatory approvals. Readers are cautioned that the assumptions used in the preparation of such information, although considered reasonable at the time of preparation, may prove to be imprecise and, as such, undue reliance should not be placed on forward-looking statements.

SOURCE: E2Gold Inc.

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FAQ

What are the recent management changes at E2Gold (ETUGF)?

E2Gold appointed Carmelo Marrelli as CFO and Jeff Pritchard to the Board of Directors.

What experience do the new executives bring to E2Gold (ETUGF)?

Carmelo Marrelli has over 20 years in financial controls, while Jeff Pritchard has 25 years in the mining industry.

What exploration activities is E2Gold (ETUGF) currently undertaking?

E2Gold is conducting surface mapping and has plans for a drill program at the Band-Ore Property.

How does E2Gold's (ETUGF) Hawkins property contribute to its goals?

The Hawkins property contains an inferred resource of 328,800 ounces of gold, key for increasing shareholder value.