Canary Gold Appoints Mark Tommasi as President and Grants Stock Options and RSUs
Vancouver, British Columbia – TheNewswire - November 27, 2024 – Canary Gold Corp. (CSE: BRAZ) (the “Company” or “Canary Gold”) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mark Tommasi as President, effective immediately. Mark is a seasoned leader with extensive experience in corporate advisory, capital markets consulting, and strategic growth, bringing a strong focus on creating shareholder value and operational excellence.
With a solid track record in developing and executing growth strategies within the resource sector, Mark will play a pivotal role in advancing Canary Gold’s exploration projects and enhancing its market presence. As President, he will work closely with the Board of Directors to lead project development, investor relations, and corporate growth initiatives.
“We are very pleased to welcome Mark to the Canary Gold team at this exciting time for the Company,” said Andrew Lee Smith, CEO and Chairman of the Board. “His expertise in guiding junior exploration companies and his commitment to strategic value creation align perfectly with our goals as we move forward.”
Mark’s recent work includes advising high-growth companies, corporate strategy, and private investments, with a focus on operational efficiency and long-term business growth. His leadership and dedication to achieving excellence will be key assets as Canary Gold embarks on its next phase of expansion.
"I am honoured to join Canary Gold and lead efforts to drive our exploration initiatives forward," said Mark. “We are well-positioned for growth, and I look forward to working alongside the team to unlock value for our stakeholders and propel the Company to new heights.”
New Management Contract
Mark was previously providing investor relations services to the Company (through 622738 BC Ltd.), which contract expired on November 15, 2024.
In connection with Mark’s appointment as President, the Company entered into a contractor agreement with Mountain Top Advisory Services Ltd. (“Mountain Top”), Mark’s services company.
Grant of Stock Options and RSUs
The Company also announces that it has granted an officer of the Company 1,000,000 stock options pursuant to the Company’s Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan. The stock options have an exercise price of $0.31 per common share and are exercisable for a period of five years from the date of grant. Granting of the stock options is subject to the approval of the Canadian Securities Exchange and shareholders of the Company, and no stock options will vest or may be exercised until such approvals are obtained. If the Company does not receive such approvals at the next annual shareholder meeting held by the Company, the stock options will be cancelled.
The Company also granted 500,000 RSUs to a holding company of an officer of the Company. The RSUs will vest on the later of: the date which is four months from the date of grant; the date on which at least 50% of the warrants issued under the Company’s initial public offering (the “IPO Warrants”) have been exercised by the warrant holders; and the date of shareholder approval of the grant of the RSUs. The RSUs will be cancelled if: at least 50% of the IPO Warrants have not been exercised by November 15, 2025; or if the required shareholder approval is not received at the next annual shareholder meeting held by the Company.
About Canary Gold Corp.
Canary Gold Corp. is a mineral exploration company whose principal business is the acquisition and exploration of gold mineral exploration properties, with a focus in Rondônia, Brazil. The Company may acquire up to a 70% undivided right, title and interest in one gold mineral property in Brazil, the Rio Madeira Property. The Rio Madeira Property consists of an aggregate of eight applications for exploration licenses covering an area of 68,445 hectares in Rondônia, Brazil.
For further information, please contact:
Mark Tommasi, President
Phone: 604-318-1448
www.canarygold.ca
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