Element79 Gold Corp Announces Corporate Update and Strategic Leadership Changes With Focus On Accelerating Nevada Asset Development

Core Insights - Element79 Gold Corp. is undergoing strategic leadership changes effective August 31, 2025, to enhance asset development in Nevada and advance its growth strategy [1][6][9] Group 1: Strategic Focus - The company has refined its strategic focus on long-term exploration and development in Nevada, highlighted by the acquisition of the drill-ready Gold Mountain Project and plans to explore the Elephant Project [1][2] - The Gold Mountain Project is positioned for near-term exploration aimed at expanding known mineralization and advancing toward resource definition [4] - The Elephant Project is targeted for systematic exploration to evaluate its potential for gold, silver, lead, and copper [4] Group 2: Peru Operations - Element79 Gold continues to develop the high-grade Lucero Project in southern Peru, with a mid-to-long-term goal of restarting exploration and production [1][4] - Current efforts in Peru focus on community engagement, legal and regulatory readiness, and aligning project development with key stakeholders [5] Group 3: Leadership Transition - James C. Tworek will step down as CEO but will continue to support the company as a Director, while Michael Smith will be appointed as the new CEO [6][9] - Kim Kirkland will take on the role of Qualified Person and join the Board of Directors, stepping down from his position as COO [9] - Warren Levy will remain as Director and assume the role of Chairman of the Board [9]