NorthWest Copper Announces Appointment of Paul Olmsted as CEO
NorthWest Copper has appointed Paul Olmsted as Chief Executive Officer and Board member. Olmsted brings over 30 years of mining industry experience, notably serving as CFO of Superior Gold (2016-2023) and Senior VP of Corporate Development at IAMGOLD (2002-2014), where he led transactions valued at nearly C$10 billion. The company has granted Olmsted 650,000 stock options at C$0.15 per share and 250,000 Restricted Share Units, both vesting over three years. The appointment aims to advance NorthWest's copper and gold assets in British Columbia, particularly the Kwanika-Stardust and Lorraine-Top Cat projects.
NorthWest Copper ha nominato Paul Olmsted come Amministratore Delegato e membro del Consiglio. Olmsted porta con sé oltre 30 anni di esperienza nel settore minerario, avendo ricoperto in passato il ruolo di CFO di Superior Gold (2016-2023) e Vice Presidente Senior dello Sviluppo Aziendale presso IAMGOLD (2002-2014), dove ha guidato transazioni del valore di quasi C$10 miliardi. L'azienda ha assegnato a Olmsted 650.000 opzioni su azioni a C$0,15 per azione e 250.000 Unità di Azioni Riservate, entrambe che matureranno nell'arco di tre anni. La nomina ha l'obiettivo di far progredire i progetti minerari di rame e oro di NorthWest in British Columbia, in particolare i progetti Kwanika-Stardust e Lorraine-Top Cat.
NorthWest Copper ha nombrado a Paul Olmsted como Director Ejecutivo y miembro del Consejo. Olmsted aporta más de 30 años de experiencia en la industria minera, habiendo sido CFO de Superior Gold (2016-2023) y Vicepresidente Senior de Desarrollo Corporativo en IAMGOLD (2002-2014), donde lideró transacciones valoradas en casi C$10 mil millones. La empresa ha otorgado a Olmsted 650,000 opciones de acciones a C$0.15 por acción y 250,000 Unidades de Acciones Restringidas, ambas con un período de adquisición de tres años. La designación tiene como objetivo avanzar en los proyectos de cobre y oro de NorthWest en Columbia Británica, especialmente los proyectos Kwanika-Stardust y Lorraine-Top Cat.
NorthWest Copper는 Paul Olmsted를 최고 경영자 및 이사회 구성원으로 임명했습니다. 올름스테드는 30년 이상의 광업 경험을 보유하고 있으며, 특히 Superior Gold의 CFO(2016-2023)와 IAMGOLD의 기업 개발 수석 부사장(2002-2014)을 역임하며 거의 C$10억 달러에 달하는 거래를 이끌었습니다. 회사는 Olmsted에게 주당 C$0.15로 650,000주의 스톡 옵션과 250,000개의 제한 주식 유닛을 부여했으며, 두 가지 모두 3년에 걸쳐 만료됩니다. 이번 임명의 목표는 북서 지역의 구리 및 금 자산을 발전시키는 것이며, 특히 Kwanika-Stardust 및 Lorraine-Top Cat 프로젝트에 중점을 두고 있습니다.
NorthWest Copper a nommé Paul Olmsted en tant que directeur général et membre du conseil d'administration. Olmsted apporte plus de 30 ans d'expérience dans l'industrie minière, ayant notamment été directeur financier de Superior Gold (2016-2023) et vice-président senior du développement d'entreprise chez IAMGOLD (2002-2014), où il a dirigé des transactions d'une valeur totale de près de C$10 milliards. L'entreprise a accordé à Olmsted 650 000 options d'achat d'actions à C$0,15 par action et 250 000 unités d'actions restreintes, toutes deux acquérant leurs droits sur une période de trois ans. Cette nomination vise à faire avancer les actifs en cuivre et en or de NorthWest en Colombie-Britannique, en particulier les projets Kwanika-Stardust et Lorraine-Top Cat.
NorthWest Copper hat Paul Olmsted zum Chief Executive Officer und Mitglied des Vorstands ernannt. Olmsted bringt über 30 Jahre Erfahrung in der Bergbauindustrie mit, unter anderem als CFO von Superior Gold (2016-2023) und Senior VP für Unternehmensentwicklung bei IAMGOLD (2002-2014), wo er Transaktionen im Wert von nahezu C$10 Milliarden leitete. Das Unternehmen hat Olmsted 650.000 Aktienoptionen zu einem Preis von C$0,15 pro Aktie sowie 250.000 eingeschränkte Aktieneinheiten gewährt, die beide über einen Zeitraum von drei Jahren erworben werden. Die Ernennung zielt darauf ab, die Kupfer- und Goldressourcen von NorthWest in British Columbia voranzutreiben, insbesondere die Projekte Kwanika-Stardust und Lorraine-Top Cat.
- Appointment of experienced executive with 30+ years in mining industry
- New CEO's track record includes managing transactions worth C$10 billion at IAMGOLD
- Previous experience in successful IPO and business combination sale at Superior Gold
- None.
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Nov. 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NorthWest Copper (“NorthWest” or “the Company”) (TSX-V: NWST) is pleased to announce the appointment of Paul Olmsted as Chief Executive Officer and a member of the Board of Directors, effective immediately. Mr. Olmsted brings over 30 years of experience in the mining industry, with a proven track record in project evaluation, development, financing and strategic leadership.
Prior to joining NorthWest, from 2016 to 2023, Mr. Olmsted was the Chief Financial Officer of Superior Gold Inc., actively involved in the acquisition of an intermediate gold producer, followed by an initial public offering and ultimately leading the company through a business combination sale in 2023. Before Superior Gold, Mr. Olmsted was the Senior Vice President, Corporate Development of IAMGOLD Corporation from 2002-2014, leading the company’s business development activities with total transactions valued at close to C
“We are excited to welcome Mr. Olmsted to the NorthWest team,” said Board Chair, Maryantonett Flumian. “His deep industry knowledge and expertise will be invaluable as we continue to drive forward our strategic initiatives of delivering value through exploration and development. We believe that Mr. Olmsted is the right leader to guide our company in this pivotal time for the industry.”
In his first statement as the incoming CEO, Mr. Olmsted expressed enthusiasm about the Company’s future and project pipeline. “The Kwanika-Stardust and Lorraine-Top Cat projects represent some of the most promising opportunities in British Columbia and globally. I am excited to lead a talented team that is dedicated to unlocking the full potential of these assets. Our focus will be on advancing the core assets of the Company through sustainable development and delivering value for all stakeholders,” he said.
Grant of Stock Options and Restricted Share Units
NorthWest also announces that it has granted 650,000 stock options and 250,000 Restricted Share Units (RSUs) to Mr. Olmsted pursuant to its Equity Incentive Plan.
The stock options have an exercise price of C
The RSUs are payable in common shares of the Company on exercise, vest equally over three years and must be redeemed within 30 days of each of November 26, 2025, November 26, 2026 and November 26, 2027, or they expire.
About NorthWest Copper:
NorthWest Copper is a copper-gold explorer with a pipeline of advanced and early-stage projects in British Columbia, including Kwanika-Stardust, Lorraine-Top Cat and East Niv. With a robust portfolio in a tier one jurisdiction, NorthWest Copper is well positioned to participate fully in a strengthening global copper market. We are committed to responsible mineral exploration which involves working collaboratively with First Nations to ensure future development incorporates stewardship best practices and traditional land use. Additional information can be found on the Company’s website at www.northwestcopper.ca.
On Behalf of NorthWest Copper Corp.
“Maryantonett Flumian”
Chair, NorthWest Copper
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All statements, other than statements of historical fact, included herein, constitutes forward-looking information. Although NorthWest believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking information and/or information are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on forward-looking information since NorthWest can give no assurance that such expectations will prove to be correct. Forward-looking information involves known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results or events to differ materially from those anticipated in such forward-looking information, including the risks, uncertainties and other factors identified in NorthWest’s periodic filings with Canadian securities regulators. Forward-looking information are subject to business and economic risks and uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results of operations to differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking information. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from NorthWest’s expectations include risks associated with the business of NorthWest; risks related to reliance on technical information provided by NorthWest; risks related to exploration and potential development of the Company’s mineral properties; business and economic conditions in the mining industry generally; fluctuations in commodity prices and currency exchange rates; uncertainties relating to interpretation of drill results and the geology, continuity and grade of mineral deposits; the need for cooperation of government agencies and First Nation groups in the exploration and development of properties and the issuance of required permits; the need to obtain additional financing to develop properties and uncertainty as to the availability and terms of future financing; the possibility of delay in exploration or development programs and uncertainty of meeting anticipated program milestones; uncertainty as to timely availability of permits and other governmental approvals; and other risk factors as detailed from time to time and additional risks identified in NorthWest’s filings with Canadian securities regulators on SEDAR+ in Canada (available at www.sedarplus.com).
Forward-looking information is based on estimates and opinions of management at the date the information are made. NorthWest does not undertake any obligation to update forward-looking information except as required by applicable securities laws. Investors should not place undue reliance on forward-looking information.
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