FireFly appoints highly experienced resources specialist as Non-Executive Director

Core Insights - FireFly Metals Ltd has appointed Leanne Heywood as an Independent Non-Executive Director, bringing extensive experience in the mining sector, particularly in copper marketing [1][5][6] Company Overview - FireFly Metals Ltd is an emerging copper-gold company focused on advancing the Green Bay Copper-Gold Project in Newfoundland, Canada [6][7] - The Green Bay Copper-Gold Project currently hosts a Mineral Resource of 24.4 million tonnes (Mt) of Measured and Indicated Resources at a grade of 1.7% for 400,000 tonnes (Kt) of copper equivalent (CuEq) and 34.6 Mt of Inferred Resources at a grade of 1.7% for 600 Kt CuEq [6][19] Leadership and Experience - Leanne Heywood has held significant roles in the mining industry, including a senior international copper marketing position at Rio Tinto and Chief Financial Officer of a copper mine within Rio Tinto's portfolio [2][3] - Heywood's previous directorships include positions at Deterra Royalties Limited, Snowy Hydro Limited, and Lotus Resources Limited, among others [2][3] Strategic Importance - The appointment of Heywood is expected to enhance the independence and gender diversity of the Board, which is crucial following a period of rapid growth and the company's recent addition to the S&P/ASX 300 Index [5][6] - FireFly is currently undertaking a 130,000-meter diamond drilling program to further grow its copper-gold Mineral Resource [6][7]