Core Viewpoint - Lavras Gold Corp. has announced a leadership transition with Hemdat Sawh appointed as Interim President and CEO following the departure of Michael Durose, who held the position since April 2022 [2][3]. Management Transition - Hemdat Sawh, currently serving as Chief Financial Officer (CFO), will retain his CFO role while taking on the responsibilities of Interim President and CEO [3]. - The Board's Nominating and Governance Committee is in the process of identifying a permanent President and CEO [3]. Interim Management Team - The interim management team includes Jonathan Hill as Interim Vice President of Exploration and Mike Mutchler as Interim Chief Operating Officer [4]. - Jonathan Hill brings over 35 years of experience in exploration and mining operations, while Mike Mutchler has a strong background in the mining industry, having served as President and CEO of Amarillo Gold [4]. Project Development Focus - The restructured management team aims to transition the LDS Project from advanced exploration to development stage [4]. - Efforts will include environmental studies, permitting, and in-fill drilling to create an updated technical report and resource estimate, forming the basis for a Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA) [4]. Company Background - Lavras Gold Corp. is focused on its LDS Project located in a gold-rich district in southern Brazil, covering over 23,000 hectares with more than 24 identified gold prospects [6][7].