Vancouver-based NorthIsle Copper and Gold Inc. (TSXV: NCX) has announced the appointment of Ian Chang as vice president project development. Mr Chang will begin his new role on 19 April 2022.
Mr Chang is a seasoned mining executive with more than 35 years’ experience working on high-profile mining projects around the world.
Most recently, he was vice president, projects, for Orezone Gold Corporation, where he jointly led the company’s development and construction efforts at its Bomboré Gold Project. He has also held leadership roles with Lion One Metals, Pretium Resources, Fluor Canada, Emgold and AMEC.
“I am very excited to join the team at NorthIsle and work to accelerate the development of the North Island Project,” said Mr Chang.
“This is one of the most developable copper projects in the world, with excellent infrastructure, straightforward metallurgy, and great technical optionality, especially with the recent identification of the Northwest Expo target as a high priority for development of a resource.
“I look forward to working closely with the team and our host First Nations to create lasting value,” he said.
Sam Lee, President & CEO of NorthIsle said he was very pleased to welcome Ian to the executive team at NorthIsle: “Ian is an experienced mine developer and brings a wealth of BC project experience, including the successful advancement of the Brucejack Project through a positive construction decision and favourable environmental assessment. Ian’s experience complements our existing team and positions us to successfully execute on our development plans. Attracting an engineer with Ian’s experience is another endorsement of the developability of the North Island Project.”
NorthIsle has approved the grant of 200,000 stock options. In accordance with the company’s employee stock option plan, the options will have a five-year term and will allow the holder to purchase common shares of the company at a price of $0.40, which is the closing price of the company’s shares on the TSXV on 8 April 2022. The options will vest one third per year over a three-year period.
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