Wesdome Appoints Tyler Mitchelson as Chief Operating Officer

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Wesdome (OTCQX: WDOFF) appointed Tyler Mitchelson as full-time Chief Operating Officer effective March 24, 2026, after serving as interim COO since January 20, 2026.

Mitchelson previously led copper growth at Teck (2022–2025) and held senior roles at Anglo American, Royal Nickel, Vale and Inco, bringing operational and integration experience to Wesdome.

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• Permanent COO appointment confirmed March 24, 2026 after interim role
• Operational experience at Teck (2022–2025) leading copper and zinc growth
• Executive track record includes CEO roles and senior integration positions
• Tangible interim results reported during his interim COO period

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Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - March 24, 2026) - Wesdome Gold Mines Ltd. (TSX: WDO) (OTCQX: WDOFF) ("Wesdome" or the "Company") is pleased to announce the appointment of Tyler Mitchelson as its full-time Chief Operating Officer ("COO"), following his appointment as interim COO as announced on January 20, 2026.

"Following a comprehensive recruitment process, we are delighted to officially welcome Tyler to Wesdome's executive leadership team," said Anthea Bath, President and Chief Executive Officer. "Tyler brings a proven track record in mining operations, combining rigorous operational discipline with a truly collaborative leadership style that will be a great asset to our operations. His relentless focus on driving operational excellence through enhanced systems and processes positions us for sustainable, resilient growth and accelerated success. We're already seeing tangible results during his interim period – a strong indicator of the positive impact Tyler will have on Wesdome."

Mr. Mitchelson previously served as Senior Vice President, Copper Growth at Teck Resources Limited from 2022 to 2025 where he led the development of a world-class portfolio of copper and zinc growth projects. Prior to Teck, Mr. Mitchelson held key roles at several mining companies, including Chief Executive Officer of Metallurgical Coal and Group Head of Integration / Business Planning at Anglo American and President and Chief Executive Officer at Royal Nickel Corporation. He also held senior positions at Vale Inco Limited and Inco Limited. Mr. Mitchelson graduated from the University of Manitoba with a Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) and obtained his Chartered Accountant designation from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Manitoba.

About Wesdome

Wesdome is a Canadian-focused gold producer with two high-grade underground assets, Eagle River in Northern Ontario and Kiena in Val-d'Or, Québec. The Company's primary goal is to responsibly leverage its operating platform and high-quality brownfield and greenfield exploration pipeline to build a value-driven mid-tier gold producer.

For more information:

Raj Gill SVP, Corporate Development & Investor Relations Phone: +1.416.360.3743 E-mail: invest@wesdome.com

Trish Moran VP, Investor Relations Phone: +1.416.564.4290 E-mail: trish.moran@wesdome.com

 

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FAQ

Who is Tyler Mitchelson and what is his role at Wesdome (WDOFF)?

Tyler Mitchelson is the newly appointed full-time Chief Operating Officer at Wesdome (WDOFF). According to the company, he previously served as interim COO and brings senior mining operations and integration experience from Teck, Anglo American, Royal Nickel, Vale and Inco.

When did Wesdome (WDOFF) confirm Tyler Mitchelson as full-time COO?

Wesdome confirmed Tyler Mitchelson as full-time COO on March 24, 2026. According to the company, he had been serving as interim COO since January 20, 2026 and showed tangible results during that period.

What relevant experience does Tyler Mitchelson bring to Wesdome (WDOFF)?

Mitchelson led copper growth at Teck from 2022 to 2025 and held CEO and integration roles previously. According to the company, his background includes leadership at Anglo American, Royal Nickel, Vale and Inco, plus a commerce degree and chartered accountant designation.

How did Wesdome (WDOFF) describe the expected impact of Mitchelson's appointment?

Wesdome said Mitchelson will drive operational excellence through enhanced systems and processes. According to the company, his collaborative leadership and interim-period results position operations for resilient, sustainable growth and accelerated success.

Did Wesdome (WDOFF) provide financial targets or guidance tied to the COO appointment?

No financial targets or numeric guidance were provided alongside the COO appointment. According to the company, the announcement focuses on leadership, operational discipline and reported interim improvements rather than specific financial metrics.