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Ivanhoe Electric (NYSE: IE) details interim CEO consulting deal at Cordoba

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Ivanhoe Electric Inc. reported that its majority-owned subsidiary, Cordoba Minerals Corp., has entered into a Consulting Agreement with Quentin Markin to serve as interim Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Markin will receive a monthly fee of $7,500 plus reimbursement of reasonable business expenses.

The agreement, dated May 20, 2026, ends automatically once Cordoba Minerals appoints a new CEO, or can be terminated earlier for cause or by either party with one month’s written notice. Mr. Markin remains Executive Vice-President of Business Development and Strategy Execution at Ivanhoe Electric and a director of Cordoba Minerals.

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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers Governance
Key personnel changes including departures, elections, or appointments of directors and executive officers.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Interim CEO monthly fee $7,500 per month Consulting fee under Cordoba Minerals agreement
Consulting Agreement date May 20, 2026 Effective date of Cordoba–Markin Consulting Agreement
Notice period One month Written notice required for termination without cause
Consulting Agreement financial
"entered into a consulting agreement (the “Consulting Agreement”) with Quentin Markin"
interim Chief Executive Officer financial
"services by Mr. Markin as the interim Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) for Cordoba Minerals"
emerging growth company regulatory
"Emerging growth company"
An emerging growth company is a recently public or smaller public firm that qualifies for temporary, lighter regulatory and disclosure rules to reduce the cost and effort of being public. For investors, it means the company may provide less historical financial detail and face fewer reporting requirements than larger firms, so it can grow more quickly but also carries higher uncertainty—like buying a promising early-stage product with fewer user reviews.
reasonable business expenses financial
"reimbursement for reasonable business expenses properly incurred in connection with services"

  

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 8-K

 

CURRENT REPORT

 

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

 

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 20, 2026

 

IVANHOE ELECTRIC INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Delaware

 

001-41436

 

32-0633823

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

 

(Commission

File Number)

 

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification No.)

 

450 E Rio Salado Parkway, Suite 130

Tempe, Arizona

 

85281

(Address of principal executive offices)

 

(Zip Code)

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (480) 656-5821

 

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

 

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

 

Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

 

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

 

Title of each class

 

Trading Symbol(s)

 

Name of each exchange on which

registered

Common Stock, par value $0.0001 per share

 

IE

 

NYSE American

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

 

Emerging growth company

 

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

 

 

 

 

Item 5.02

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

 

On May 20, 2026, Ivanhoe Electric Inc.’s majority-owned subsidiary Cordoba Minerals Corp. (“Cordoba Minerals”) entered into a consulting agreement (the “Consulting Agreement”) with Quentin Markin in connection with the performance of services by Mr. Markin as the interim Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) for Cordoba Minerals.  The Consulting Agreement provides that in consideration for the performance of said services, Mr. Markin will receive a monthly fee of $7,500 and reimbursement for reasonable business expenses properly incurred in connection with services performed under the Consulting Agreement.  The Consulting Agreement will terminate automatically upon Cordoba Minerals appointing a new CEO, unless previously terminated by Cordoba Minerals for cause or by either party without cause after providing one month advanced written notice.

 

Cordoba Minerals announced the appointment of Mr. Markin as Cordoba Minerals’ interim CEO on March 6, 2026.  Mr. Markin continues to serve as Executive Vice-President of Business Development and Strategy Execution for Ivanhoe Electric Inc., and as a director of Cordoba Minerals.

 

The foregoing summary of the Consulting Agreement does not purport to be a complete description of the Consulting Agreement and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text of the Consulting Agreement, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit 10.1 and incorporated herein by reference.

 

Item 9.01

Financial Statements and Exhibits.

 

(d) Exhibits.

 

Exhibit No.

Description

10.1

Consulting Agreement dated May 20, 2026 between Cordoba Minerals Corp. and Quentin Markin

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SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

 

 

IVANHOE ELECTRIC INC.

 

 

 

 

 

Date: May 20, 2026

By:

/s/ Taylor Melvin

 

 

 

Taylor Melvin

 

 

 

President and Chief Executive Officer

 

 

 

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FAQ

What did Ivanhoe Electric (IE) disclose about Cordoba Minerals’ leadership?

Ivanhoe Electric disclosed that Cordoba Minerals entered a Consulting Agreement with Quentin Markin to act as interim CEO. The agreement formalizes his role while Cordoba searches for a permanent chief executive and details his compensation and termination terms.

How much will Quentin Markin be paid as interim CEO of Cordoba Minerals?

Quentin Markin will receive a monthly fee of $7,500 under the Consulting Agreement. He is also entitled to reimbursement of reasonable business expenses incurred while performing his interim CEO duties for Cordoba Minerals, providing a defined short-term compensation structure.

When does the Consulting Agreement with Quentin Markin end?

The Consulting Agreement ends automatically when Cordoba Minerals appoints a new CEO. It can also be terminated earlier for cause, or by either party without cause, provided one month of advanced written notice is given under the agreement’s terms.

What positions does Quentin Markin hold at Ivanhoe Electric (IE) and Cordoba Minerals?

Quentin Markin serves as interim CEO of Cordoba Minerals and remains Executive Vice-President of Business Development and Strategy Execution at Ivanhoe Electric. He also continues as a director of Cordoba Minerals, combining leadership and strategic roles across both entities.

On what date was the Consulting Agreement with Quentin Markin signed?

The Consulting Agreement between Cordoba Minerals and Quentin Markin is dated May 20, 2026. This date marks the formalization of his interim CEO engagement, following Cordoba’s earlier announcement of his appointment on March 6, 2026.

Where can investors find the full text of Quentin Markin’s Consulting Agreement?

The full text of the Consulting Agreement is filed as Exhibit 10.1 to the current report. It is incorporated by reference, allowing investors to review detailed terms beyond the summarized compensation and termination provisions in the main disclosure.

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