Gold Standard Ventures Announces AGM Voting Results

Rhea-AI Summary

On June 9, 2021, Gold Standard Ventures Corp. (GSV) held its Annual General Meeting where all director nominees were elected to the Board. The meeting had a total of 357,476,205 eligible votes with 237,305,429 votes cast, achieving a turnout of 66.38%. Major outcomes include the appointment of three new directors: Lisa Wade, Cassandra Joseph, and John Armstrong, aimed at enhancing the company's strategic direction. The appointment of auditors was also approved with 99.71% voting in favor. The company aims to become a leading low-cost junior producer in Nevada.

Positive

• All director nominees elected with strong support, indicating shareholder confidence.
• Appointment of experienced directors could enhance management effectiveness.
• 99.71% approval for auditor appointment reflects transparency and governance.

Negative

• None.

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, June 09, 2021 (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 9, 2021.

The director nominees as listed in the Management Information Circular dated April 28, 2021, 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: 357,476,205; Total Voted: 237,305,429; Total Voted %: 66.38%

Nominees	For	For %	Against / Withheld	Against / Withheld %
Number of Directors	201,542,961	99.35%	1,326,522	0.65%
Jason Attew	201,423,600	99.29%	1,445,883	0.71%
D. Bruce McLeod	201,330,445	99.24%	1,539,038	0.76%
Lisa Wade	201,307,001	99.23%	1,562,482	0.77%
Cassandra Joseph	201,305,229	99.23%	1,564,254	0.77%
William E. Threlkeld	201,310,756	99.23%	1,558,727	0.77%
Alex Morrison	201,311,576	99.23%	1,557,907	0.77%
Zara Boldt	201,127,740	99.14%	1,741,743	0.86%
Ron Clayton	199,879,968	98.53%	2,989,515	1.47%
John Armstrong	201,322,100	99.24%	1,547,383	0.76%
Appointment of Auditor	236,625,723	99.71%	679,706	0.29%

Jason Attew, President and CEO, commented, “On behalf of the Board of Directors and management, I would like to take this opportunity to thank Rob McLeod and Jamie Strauss for their many years of guidance and support as Directors of Gold Standard. We wish them both the best in their future endeavours.

We are pleased to welcome Lisa Wade, Cassandra Joseph, and John Armstrong to our Board. Their expertise and skillsets will help Gold Standard in our goal to become the low-cost junior producer of choice in Nevada.”

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) on June 9, 2021?

On June 9, 2021, Gold Standard Ventures Corp. recorded 237,305,429 votes cast, with a participation rate of 66.38% from a total of 357,476,205 eligible votes.

Who were the new directors appointed to Gold Standard Ventures Corp. (GSV) in 2021?

The new directors appointed were Lisa Wade, Cassandra Joseph, and John Armstrong.

What percentage of votes approved the appointment of auditors for Gold Standard Ventures Corp. (GSV)?

The appointment of auditors received 99.71% approval from shareholders.

What is the goal of Gold Standard Ventures Corp. (GSV) regarding production?

Gold Standard Ventures Corp. aims to become the low-cost junior producer of choice in Nevada.