Talisker Strengthens Board of Directors

On February 6, 2023, Talisker Resources Ltd. (TSK) announced the appointment of Christy Smith and Robert Power to its Board of Directors, following the resignation of founding director Brent Gilchrist, who will remain as an advisor.

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On February 6, 2023, Talisker Resources Ltd. (TSK) announced the appointment of Christy Smith and Robert Power to its Board of Directors, following the resignation of founding director Brent Gilchrist, who will remain as an advisor. Smith brings 25 years of expertise in natural resource operations and Indigenous relations, while Power has extensive governance experience in the mining sector. President Terry Harbort expressed confidence in their contributions to the company, emphasizing their strong ESG skills. Talisker is actively exploring gold projects in British Columbia, including the advanced Bralorne Gold Complex and Ladner Gold Project.

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• Addition of experienced directors Christy Smith and Robert Power enhances Board expertise.
• Christy Smith's background in Indigenous relations may strengthen community relations.
• Robert Power's governance experience could bring valuable insights to mining operations.

Negative

• Brent Gilchrist's resignation may create a continuity concern on the Board.

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TORONTO, Feb. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Talisker Resources Ltd. ("Talisker" or the "Company") (TSX: TSK) (OTCQX: TSKFF) is pleased to announce the appointment of Christy Smith and Robert Power as directors and the resignation of founding director, Brent Gilchrist.  Mr. Gilchrist will be continuing as an advisor to the Board. 

Christy Smith is a member of the K'omoks First Nation and a highly skilled and accomplished professional with 25 years of proven expertise working with natural resource companies and indigenous communities. Her work is deeply rooted in reconciliation and decolonizing the approach to ways of doing business. She specializes in developing long lasting relations through consultation and engagement and works closely with projects developing community-based indicators, socio economic and land use baseline reports and impact assessments. Christy has experience in project management, negotiations, strategic planning, risk assessments, facilitation, and mediation. She is recognized for her professional and personal understanding of Indigenous worldviews. Christy has a BA in Native Studies from the University of Alberta and an MBA from the University of Northern British Columbia. Christy currently serves as a Partner and Vice President, Indigenous and Stakeholder Relations with Falkirk Environmental Consultants Ltd. of Vancouver and Vice President, Sustainability with TDG Gold Corp. She most recently co-authored a book called Weaving Two Worlds Economic Reconciliation between Indigenous People and the Resource Sector.

Robert Power, LL.B., is an internationally ranked and former practicing lawyer.  Mr. Power has extensive experience serving in governance roles with publicly listed exploration and mining companies with Canadian and international assets, including as Chairman and Special Committee member.  He is the former CEO of Privateer Gold Ltd., a private gold exploration company in British Columbia and director of Bond Resources Inc.  He was also the Chair and President of Canada's largest charitable granting foundation, Ontario Trillium Foundation, where charitable granting increased from $12 million to $100 million annually during his tenure.  Mr. Power successfully facilitated the ISO international technical committee which led to the international acceptance of ISO Standard 14015, Environmental Assessment of Sites and Organizations.  He is a recipient of the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee medal for having made a significant contribution to Canada. 

Terry Harbort, President and CEO stated,

"We are very pleased to be adding directors of such caliber to Talisker's Board.  Both Christy and Robert have extensive experience in the mining industry of British Columbia and bring a strong ESG skillset to the Talisker Board. I believe they will both be a great complement to the Talisker Team.

"We would like to thank Brent for his nearly four-year tenure as a Talisker director. We are very pleased that Brent will be continuing his association with the Company through an advisory role."

About Talisker Resources Ltd.

Talisker (taliskerresources.com) is a junior resource company involved in the exploration of gold projects in British Columbia, Canada. Talisker's projects include two advanced stage projects, the Bralorne Gold Complex, and the Ladner Gold Project, both advanced stage projects with significant exploration potential from historical high-grade producing gold mines, as well as its Spences Bridge Project where the Company holds ~85% of the emerging Spences Bridge Gold Belt, and several other early-stage Greenfields projects. With its properties comprising 304,931 hectares over 500 claims, three leases and 197 crown grant claims, Talisker is a dominant exploration player in south-central British Columbia.

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Who are the new directors of Talisker Resources Ltd.?

The new directors are Christy Smith and Robert Power.

What is the reason for Brent Gilchrist's resignation from Talisker Resources Ltd.?

Brent Gilchrist resigned but will continue as an advisor to the Board.

What experience do Christy Smith and Robert Power bring to Talisker Resources Ltd.?

Christy Smith has 25 years in natural resource sectors focusing on Indigenous relations, and Robert Power has extensive governance experience in mining.

How does the new board composition impact Talisker Resources Ltd.?

The new board members may enhance the company's governance and community engagement strategies.

What projects does Talisker Resources Ltd. focus on?

Talisker is exploring several gold projects in British Columbia, including the Bralorne Gold Complex and the Ladner Gold Project.