St. Augustine Announces the Appointment of a New Board Member

Core Points - St. Augustine Gold and Copper Limited has appointed Mr. Michael G. Regino to its Board of Directors, replacing the late Mr. Johnny Aurelio C. Felizardo [1][4] - Mr. Regino has over 35 years of managerial experience in construction, real estate development, and mining, and is currently the Chief Operating Officer of the Company [2] - The Company is focused on the development of the Kingking Copper-Gold Project, which is one of the largest undeveloped copper-gold deposits globally and is prioritized by the Philippine government [5] Company Background - St. Augustine Gold and Copper Limited is listed on the TSX under the ticker SAU and is primarily engaged in mining activities [5] - The Kingking Copper-Gold Project is recognized as a top three-priority mining project by the Philippine government, highlighting its significance in the region [5] Leadership Experience - Mr. Regino previously served as President and CEO of the Social Security System, where he managed to deliver over P1 trillion in benefits to members [3] - He has also held board positions in two public companies, Union Bank of the Philippines and Philex Mining, in the last five years [3]