A2Gold Welcomes John Marma as Vice President of Exploration
Thenewswire·2026-01-05 14:15

Core Viewpoint - A2Gold Corp. has appointed John Marma as Vice President of Exploration, which is expected to enhance the company's exploration capabilities and growth potential in Nevada [1][2]. Company Overview - A2Gold Corp. owns three gold projects in the mining-friendly jurisdiction of Nevada, with the Eastside Gold-Silver Project being the flagship, hosting a large and expanding resource [7]. Leadership Appointment - John Marma brings over 20 years of experience in mineral exploration, particularly in Nevada, Alaska, and South Africa, and has a proven track record of discovery and operational discipline [3][4]. - His previous roles include leadership positions at White Pine Metals, Hecla Mining, Klondex Mines, and Newmont, where he focused on various gold deposit types [4][5]. Exploration Strategy - The company plans to execute an 18,000-metre RC drill program at the Eastside project, leveraging Marma's expertise to advance the project towards its next growth phase [3][2]. - Preliminary metallurgical testing at Eastside indicates that both oxide and sulphide gold mineralization are suitable for heap leaching, which could enhance project viability [7].