Founders Metals Welcomes New Directors to Leadership Team
Founders Metals Inc. (OTCQX: FDMIF) has announced key leadership appointments to strengthen its team as it advances the Antino Gold Project in Suriname. The company has appointed Harp Gosal as Director of Investor Relations, bringing over a decade of experience and a CPIR designation. Lizbeth Toscano, with 17 years of global experience and an MD degree, joins as Director of Health & Safety. Additionally, Brandon Anholt has been promoted to Director of New Projects, leveraging his 8 years of exploration experience and significant contributions to grassroot discoveries at Antino.
Founders Metals Inc. (OTCQX: FDMIF) ha annunciato importanti nomine dirigenziali per rafforzare il suo team mentre avanza nel Progetto Oro Antino in Suriname. La società ha nominato Harp Gosal come Direttore delle Relazioni con gli Investitori, portando con sé oltre un decennio di esperienza e la certificazione CPIR. Lizbeth Toscano, con 17 anni di esperienza internazionale e una laurea in medicina, entra come Direttrice della Salute e Sicurezza. Inoltre, Brandon Anholt è stato promosso a Direttore dei Nuovi Progetti, sfruttando i suoi 8 anni di esperienza nell’esplorazione e i significativi contributi alle scoperte iniziali ad Antino.
Founders Metals Inc. (OTCQX: FDMIF) ha anunciado nombramientos clave en su equipo directivo para fortalecerlo mientras avanza en el Proyecto de Oro Antino en Surinam. La compañía ha designado a Harp Gosal como Director de Relaciones con Inversionistas, aportando más de una década de experiencia y la certificación CPIR. Lizbeth Toscano, con 17 años de experiencia global y un título de medicina, se une como Directora de Salud y Seguridad. Además, Brandon Anholt ha sido promovido a Director de Nuevos Proyectos, aprovechando sus 8 años de experiencia en exploración y sus importantes contribuciones a los descubrimientos iniciales en Antino.
Founders Metals Inc. (OTCQX: FDMIF)는 수리남에서 진행 중인 안티노 금 프로젝트를 추진하면서 팀 강화를 위해 주요 리더십 인사를 발표했습니다. 회사는 10년 이상의 경력과 CPIR 자격을 보유한 하프 고살을 투자자 관계 이사로 임명했습니다. 17년간의 글로벌 경험과 의학 박사 학위를 가진 리즈베스 토스카노가 보건 및 안전 이사로 합류했습니다. 또한, 브랜든 안홀트는 8년간의 탐사 경험과 안티노에서의 주요 신생 발견 기여를 바탕으로 신사업 프로젝트 이사로 승진했습니다.
Founders Metals Inc. (OTCQX: FDMIF) a annoncé des nominations clés au sein de son équipe de direction afin de la renforcer alors qu'elle fait progresser le projet aurifère Antino au Suriname. La société a nommé Harp Gosal au poste de directeur des relations investisseurs, apportant plus de dix ans d'expérience et une certification CPIR. Lizbeth Toscano, forte de 17 ans d'expérience internationale et titulaire d'un diplôme de médecine, rejoint l'équipe en tant que directrice santé et sécurité. Par ailleurs, Brandon Anholt a été promu directeur des nouveaux projets, mettant à profit ses 8 ans d'expérience en exploration et ses contributions majeures aux découvertes initiales à Antino.
Founders Metals Inc. (OTCQX: FDMIF) hat wichtige Führungspositionen besetzt, um sein Team zu stärken, während es das Antino Gold Projekt in Suriname vorantreibt. Das Unternehmen hat Harp Gosal als Director of Investor Relations ernannt, der über mehr als ein Jahrzehnt Erfahrung und die CPIR-Zertifizierung verfügt. Lizbeth Toscano, mit 17 Jahren globaler Erfahrung und einem Medizinstudium, übernimmt die Position als Director of Health & Safety. Zudem wurde Brandon Anholt zum Director of New Projects befördert und nutzt dabei seine 8-jährige Explorationserfahrung sowie bedeutende Beiträge zu den frühen Entdeckungen bei Antino.
- Strengthened leadership team with experienced professionals in key roles
- Addition of multilingual Health & Safety Director with MD degree and 17 years of experience
- Internal promotion recognizing successful grassroot discoveries at Antino project
- Enhanced investor relations capabilities with award-winning CPIR professional
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Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - June 25, 2025) - Founders Metals Inc. (TSXV: FDR) (OTCQX: FDMIF) (FSE: 9DL0) ("Founders" or the "Company") is pleased to announce the appointment of several key individuals to leadership roles as the Company continues to advance its flagship Antino Gold Project ("Antino" or "Project") in Suriname, South America. These appointments strengthen Founders' capability to execute its accelerated exploration program while maintaining industry-leading standards of safety and stakeholder engagement.
Colin Padget, President & CEO commented: "On behalf of the Executive Team and Board, we are very pleased to welcome this group of exceptional leaders to the Founders team. Their combined depth of expertise significantly strengthens our ability to drive value at Antino. These new additions reflect Founders' continued focus on building a best-in-class team to support our commitment to technical excellence, transparent stakeholder engagement, and responsible mineral exploration."
New Leadership Appointments
Harp Gosal - Director of Investor Relations
Ms. Gosal brings over a decade of experience in investor relations, corporate development, and ESG strategy for publicly listed resource companies within the global mining and metals sector.
Most recently serving as Manager, Investor Relations & Brand at NexGen Energy Ltd., Ms. Gosal was instrumental in developing and executing a market-leading communications strategy that significantly enhanced NexGen's global profile. Her diverse professional background includes client relations at Deans Knight Capital Management, project management for TED Conferences, and strategic roles at WealthBar and The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Canada. In March 2025, Ms. Gosal was awarded the King Charles III Coronation Medal in recognition of her outstanding service and dedication to making a meaningful impact in her community.
Ms. Gosal holds the Certified Professional in Investor Relations (CPIR) designation and brings a unique blend of expertise spanning finance, technology, and nonprofit sectors to her investor relations practice. At Founders, she will focus on driving regular, transparent communication with shareholders to ensure the investment community stays informed of the Company's exploration progress and strategic developments at Antino.
Lizbeth Toscano - Director of Health & Safety
Ms. Toscano joins Founders with over 17 years of global experience developing and implementing comprehensive health and safety programs in the mining and metals industry.
A qualified medical professional with a Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree and specialized certifications in occupational health and safety and environmental management, Ms. Toscano most recently served as Corporate Health, Safety and Environment Manager at IAMGOLD. In this role, she led health, safety, and environmental initiatives across multiple jurisdictions, ensuring compliance with local and international regulatory standards while promoting a strong, employee and community-focused safety culture.
Ms. Toscano's combination of experience in Suriname, technical expertise, and multilingual capabilities (Spanish, English, French, German and Portuguese) provide valuable support for Founders' international operations.
Brandon Anholt - Director of New Projects
The Company is pleased to announce the promotion of Brandon Anholt to Director of New Projects, recognizing his significant contributions to Founders since joining the technical team in 2024.
As a senior geologist, Mr. Anholt has played an integral role in many of the grassroot discoveries made at Antino. He brings over 8 years of comprehensive experience managing exploration projects across diverse commodities and deposit types at various development stages throughout the Americas, Australia, and Africa. Mr. Anholt holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Geology from the University of Alberta and maintains professional registration as a Professional Geoscientist in both Alberta and British Columbia.
About Founders Metals Inc.
Founders Metals is a Canadian-based exploration company focused on advancing the Antino Gold Project located in Suriname, South America, in the heart of the Guiana Shield. Antino is 20,000 hectares and has produced over 500,000 ounces of gold from historical surface and alluvial mining to date1. The Company is systematically advancing one of Suriname's most promising gold exploration and development opportunities with drill-confirmed, district-scale potential. Founders is committed to responsible exploration, community engagement, and delivering long-term value to shareholders through technical excellence and strategic growth in the Guiana Shield.
12022 Technical Report - Antino Project; Suriname, South America. K. Raffle, BSc, P. Geo & Rock Lefrançois, BSc, P.Geo.
ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS,
Per: "Colin Padget"
Colin Padget
President, Chief Executive Officer, and Director
Contact Information
Katie MacKenzie, Vice President, Corporate Development
Tel: 306 537 8903 | katiem@fdrmetals.com
Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Information
This press release contains "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation, including statements regarding the use of proceeds from the Company's recently completed financings and the Company's prospects. Forward-looking information can generally be identified by words such as "plans", "expects", "is expected", "budget", "scheduled", "estimates", "forecasts", "intends", "anticipates", "believes", or variations indicating that certain actions, events or results "may", "could", "would", "might" or "will" occur or be achieved.
Forward-looking statements are based on management's current expectations and reasonable assumptions but are subject to business, market, and economic risks, uncertainties, and contingencies that may cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied, including: general business and economic uncertainties; exploration results; mining industry risks; and other factors described in the Company's most recent annual management discussion and analysis. Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially, other factors may cause results not to be as anticipated. There can be no assurance that forward-looking information will prove accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking information. The Company does not undertake to update any forward-looking information except in accordance with applicable securities laws. 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.
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