VanadiumCorp Resource Inc. has announced the appointment of Mr. Gilles Dupuis, P. Eng.,as Chief Executive Officer, replacing Ian Mallory.
Mr. Dupuis. P. Engis a highly respected engineering professionalwith52 years of experience in the design, finance, construction, and operation of major world process plant projects. He specializes in process technologies for battery metals, such as lithium and vanadium, and has extensive experience working with industry joint ventures and government collaborations.
To focus on the production of high-quality vanadium electrolyte, and developing our wholly owned vanadium-titanium-iron mineral deposits, the Company announces the followingnew additions to the Board of Directors:
- CEO: Gilles Dupuis, P. Eng, Director
- President: Kristien Davenport, Director
- Corporate Finance and Corporate Secretary:Kathleen Martin, Director
- Independent Director: Andre Gauthier,P. Eng, P.GEO, Msc. A.
Kristien Davenportjoined the Company in 2023 and was appointed President in December 2024. With 24 years of experience in business development and corporate communications, Ms. Davenport specializes in strategic partnerships and investor relations. Her background includes work with innovative technologies at Ballard Power Systems and in the natural resources sector. As a seasoned professional, Kristien guides the execution of the Company’s business plan, financing strategies, and marketing initiatives.
Kathleen Martinhas joined the board to provide guidance with respect to corporate governance and execution of Vanadiumcorp’s go-forward financing plans. Ms. Martin brings decades of experience in capital markets, corporate finance, and corporate governance. Ms. Martin was formerly a licensed investment advisor, a director of public and private companies, and an independent corporate finance consultant for over 20 years.
Andre Gauthier, P. Eng, P.GEO, MSChas over 47 years of experience in the Mining Exploration field and has worked in over 35 countries. He has a BSC in Geology Eng. and an MSC from UQAC (Chicoutimi, Quebec) and is an active member and leader of many mining and professional organizations (Canada, Peru, UAE, and China). Since 2020, Andre has been leading Eval Minerals, a private company that is involved in mineral investments and advisory services.
Gilles Dupuis, CEO, expressed his enthusiasm, stating: “The newly strengthened Board and management team at VanadiumCorp presents a valuable opportunity to enhance our initiatives in the production and international sale of vanadium electrolyte. Additionally, we are poised to make significant progress in advancing our strategic mineral resource at Lac Doré, Québec. I am eager to collaborate with this qualified and experienced team to create significant value for our customers and shareholders.
The Company also reports that directors Pierre Alarie, Stephen Pearce and Ian Mallory have resigned to pursue other opportunities. The Company would like to thank Messrs. Mallory, Alarie, and Pearce for their dedicated service as directors and wishes them well in their future endeavours.
