Gold Standard Ventures Announces AGM Voting Results

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Gold Standard Ventures Corp. (GSV) announced the results of its Annual General Meeting held on June 8, 2022. A total of 352,116,177 votes were eligible, with 188,114,654 votes cast, representing a turnout of 53.42%. All director nominees listed in the Management Information Circular were successfully elected. The company also approved the appointment of its auditors. The election results highlighted strong support for the board, with votes for directors mostly exceeding 98% approval.

Positive

• High approval rates for director nominees, with votes exceeding 98% for most, indicating strong shareholder support.
• Successful appointment of auditors, ensuring compliance and financial oversight.

Negative

• Turnout of 53.42% suggests potential shareholder disengagement.

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, June 08, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gold Standard Ventures Corp. (NYSE AMERICAN: GSV) (TSX: GSV) (“Gold Standard” or the “Company”) today announced the voting results for election of its Board of Directors at its Annual General Meeting of Shareholders held on June 8, 2022.

The director nominees as listed in the Management Information Circular dated April 27, 2022, were elected as directors of the Company at the meeting to serve until the next Annual General Meeting. In addition, the appointment of auditors was approved. The results are as follows:

Total Eligible Votes: 352,116,177; Total Voted: 188,114,654; Total Voted %: 53.42%

Nominees	For	For %	Against / Withheld	Against / Withheld %
Jason Attew	154,934,679	98.99%	1,584,940	1.01%
John Armstrong	155,065,916	99.07%	1,453,703	0.93%
Zara Boldt	153,924,076	98.34%	2,595,543	1.66%
Ronald Clayton	153,208,679	97.88%	3,310,940	2.12%
Cassandra Joseph	154,614,136	98.78%	1,905,483	1.22%
D. Bruce McLeod	154,911,033	98.97%	1,608,586	1.03%
Alex Morrison	154,884,496	98.96%	1,635,123	1.04%
William E. Threlkeld	154,871,416	98.95%	1,648,203	1.05%
Lisa Wade	154,785,185	98.89%	1,734,434	1.11%
Appointment of Auditor	185,888,299	98.82%	2,226,355	1.18%

Voting results have been reported on www.sedar.com.

About Gold Standard

Gold Standard is developing the South Railroad Project, an open pit, heap leach gold project located in Elko County, Nevada. The project is part of a +21,000 hectare land package on the Carlin Trend, and is 100% owned or controlled by Gold Standard. The goal of the Company is to become the low-cost junior producer of choice in Nevada, one of the premier mining jurisdictions in the world.

For further information contact:
Michael McDonald
Vice President, Corporate Development & Investor Relations
Phone: 1-604-687-2766
E-Mail: info@goldstandardv.com

FAQ

What were the voting results for Gold Standard Ventures Corp. (GSV) at the Annual General Meeting on June 8, 2022?

At the Annual General Meeting on June 8, 2022, Gold Standard Ventures Corp. (GSV) had a total of 188,114,654 votes cast, representing a turnout of 53.42% from 352,116,177 eligible votes.

Who were elected as directors during the June 8, 2022, Annual General Meeting for Gold Standard Ventures Corp.?

All director nominees listed in the Management Information Circular were elected, with approval rates exceeding 98% for most nominees.

What was the approval percentage for the appointment of auditors by Gold Standard Ventures Corp. (GSV)?

The appointment of auditors was approved with 98.82% of the votes in favor during the Annual General Meeting on June 8, 2022.