Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - September 16, 2024) - Roscan Gold Corporation (TSXV: ROS) (FSE: 2OJ) (OTCQB: RCGCF) ("Roscan" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that Mr. Nana Sangmuah has been appointed as the Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors, effective September 16, 2024. Mr. Sangmuah will succeed Sir Samuel Jonah, who is stepping down from his role as Non-Executive Chairman for personal reasons. Additionally, the Company is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Rahul Paul to its Board of Directors, effective today.
Nana Sangmuah, Executive Chairman, President, and CEO, commented, "We are deeply grateful for the invaluable contributions and guidance Sir Samuel has provided during his tenure as Chairman. His leadership has been instrumental in positioning Roscan for future success. As we transition from advanced exploration towards permitting and development, I am confident that his advice and experience will continue to be a vital asset to the Company. Furthermore, we are thrilled to welcome Rahul Paul to our Board. His extensive capital markets expertise and proven track record in the mining industry will be invaluable as we continue to execute our growth strategy."
Appointment of Mr. Rahul Paul to the Board of Directors
Mr. Paul brings more than seventeen years of experience in capital markets and the mining industry. Most recently, he held the position of President & CEO at Radisson Mining Resources Inc., a company listed on the TSX-V. During his tenure, he successfully secured financing and supervised a 128,000 m drill program from 2019 to 2022, resulting in a significant increase in gold resources at the O'Brien project. With near a decade serving as Director, Research - Precious Metals at Canaccord Genuity, Mr. Paul provided in-depth coverage of gold producers and developers. He has been instrumental in assisting numerous North American gold companies in managing growth, raising capital, enhancing market visibility, and progressing projects from early-stage exploration through to production. Mr. Paul holds a Master of Business Administration from Western University and an undergraduate engineering degree from the University of Kerala.
Stock Options
The Company's board of directors has approved the granting of 500,000 incentive stock options pursuant to the Company's Stock Option Plan to Rahul Paul, which will vest immediately. The options are exercisable at a price of $0.08 per share for a period of five (5) years from issuance.
About Roscan
Roscan Gold Corporation is a Canadian gold exploration company focused on the exploration and acquisition of gold properties in West Africa. The Company has assembled a significant land position of 100%-owned permits in an area of producing gold mines (including B2 Gold's Fekola Mine which lies in a contiguous property to the west of Kandiole), and major gold deposits, located both north and south of its Kandiole Project in West Mali.
For further information, please contact:
Nana Sangmuah
President & CEO Tel: (416) 900-1412 Email: info@Roscan.ca
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