NexMetals Announces Board Resignation and Appointment
Rhea-AI Summary
NexMetals (TSXV: NEXM, NASDAQ: NEXM) announced a board-level change on February 9, 2026: Morgan Lekstrom resigned from the board effective immediately and CEO Sean Whiteford was reappointed to fill the vacant seat. Mr. Lekstrom joined the board in March 2025 and served as CEO until January 15, 2026.
The move restores the company’s CEO to its board after a prior director hiatus from July 2022 to March 2023 and follows Lekstrom’s 2025-led corporate restructuring. The chairman thanked Lekstrom for his contributions.
Positive
- CEO Sean Whiteford reappointed to the Board, restoring leadership continuity
- Board seat filled immediately, avoiding an extended vacancy
Negative
- Director turnover: Morgan Lekstrom resigned after less than one year on the Board
- Recent leadership transitions: CEO role and board membership changed within months
News Market Reaction
On the day this news was published, NEXM declined 0.27%, reflecting a mild negative market reaction. Argus tracked a trough of -3.5% from its starting point during tracking. Our momentum scanner triggered 8 alerts that day, indicating moderate trading interest and price volatility. This price movement removed approximately $202K from the company's valuation, bringing the market cap to $75M at that time.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
Market Reality Check
Peers on Argus
NEXM gained 4.29% with subdued volume while peers showed mixed but mostly positive moves: USGO +8.48%, FURY +2.68%, ATLX +5.36%, LGO +14.73%, and PLL -9.6%. No momentum scanner confirmation of a coordinated sector move.
Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 02 | Management incentive awards | -7.4% | Appointed VP, Geology and granted RSUs and stock options under incentive plan. | |
| Jan 27 | Drill results update | +2.6% | Reported high-grade CuEq intercepts and continued drilling at Selebi North Underground. | |
| Jan 20 | Exploration results | +2.5% | Announced sulphide mineralization and hinge drilling results at Selebi Main in Botswana. | |
| Jan 15 | Work program outline | -1.7% | Outlined 2026 work programs for Selebi and Selkirk and confirmed CEO transition. | |
| Jan 08 | Board appointment | -1.0% | Added Warwick Morley-Jepson to the board and formed a new committee. |
Over the past month, NexMetals reported several technical and corporate updates. These included drill results from Selebi North and Selebi Main, outlining growth potential and progress on the 2026 technical work programs. The company also added an experienced director, Warwick Morley-Jepson, and granted equity incentives to a new Vice President, Geology. The current board change on Feb 9, 2026 follows this series of operational and governance developments.
Market Pulse Summary
This announcement highlights a governance shift as Morgan Lekstrom resigns from the board and CEO Sean Whiteford is reappointed as a director. It follows recent drilling updates and earlier board additions in January 2026, indicating ongoing refinement of leadership while advancing Selebi and Selkirk. Investors may watch future disclosures on project execution, financing plans, and further board or management changes as the story develops.
AI-generated analysis. Not financial advice.
Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - February 9, 2026) - NexMetals Mining Corp. (TSXV: NEXM) (NASDAQ: NEXM) ("NEXM" or the "Company") announces that Morgan Lekstrom has submitted his resignation from the board of directors (the "Board") effective immediately. Mr. Sean Whiteford, the Company's Chief Executive Officer, has been reappointed to the Board filling the vacant Board seat. Mr. Whiteford previously served as a director on the Board from July 2022 to March 2023 before stepping off the Board to become President.
Mr. Lekstrom joined the Board in March 2025 and served as the Company's Chief Executive Officer from that time until January 15, 2026. During his tenure, Mr. Lekstrom led the restructuring of the Company in 2025.
On behalf of the Board, Paul Martin, Chairman of the Board, said: "The Board thanks Mr. Lekstrom for the significant contributions he made during his time at NEXM and wishes him well in his future endeavours."
About NexMetals Mining Corp.
NexMetals Mining Corp. is a TSX.V and NASDAQ listed mineral exploration and development company focused on redeveloping the past-producing Selebi and Selkirk copper-nickel-cobalt-platinum group element mines in Botswana. NexMetals has confirmed the scale of mineralization is larger than historical estimates, supported by NI 43-101-compliant resource estimates, with ongoing down-hole geophysics, drilling, and metallurgical programs aimed at expanding resources and supporting future economic studies. The Company is led by an experienced management and technical team with a proven track record in global mineral projects, emphasizing disciplined execution, transparent governance, and long-term stakeholder value creation.
For further information about NexMetals Mining Corp., please contact:
Paul Martin
Chairman
pmartin@nexmetalsmining.com
Jaclyn Ruptash
V.P., Communications and Investor Relations
jaclyn@nexmetalsmining.com
1-833-770-4334
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