NexMetals Appoints Philipa Varris to Board of Directors
NexMetals Appoints Philipa Varris to Board of
Directors
Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - July 23, 2025) -
NexMetals Mining Corp. (TSXV:
NEXM) (NASDAQ: NEXM)
("
NEXM
" or the "
Company
") announces that Philipa Varris has been
appointed to the Company's Board of Directors (the "
Board
"). Her appointment follows the retirement of
Norman MacDonald, who has stepped down from the Board.
Ms. Varris brings more than 25 years of leadership experience in environment, health, safety, and
community management ("
ESG
") within the mining sector. Her work has spanned multiple jurisdictions,
including Africa, Australasia, and Latin America, and a broad range of mineral commodities. In
recognition of her contributions to responsible mining, she has received the Australian Centenary Medal
and was named one of Women in Mining's 100 Global Inspirational Women. Furthermore, she has led
teams that have been recognized with several industry honours, including the Prospectors & Developers
Association of Canada Award for Environmental and Social Responsibility, the Australian Minerals and
Energy Environment Foundation Award for Environmental Excellence, and the Mines and Money ESG
Producer of the Year Award, among others.
Ms. Varris holds a Master of Science in Natural Resources from Curtin University, is an AusIMM
Chartered Environmental Professional and UK Committee member and is qualified with Corporate
Directors International. Ms. Varris has served as Head of Sustainability and Impact for Oryx Global
Partners Limited since 2024. She has previously held similar positions for Horizonte Minerals from 2022
to 2024, Golden Star Resources from 2011 to 2022 and others.
Ms. Varris is a non-executive director of
Mkango Resources Limited and was previously a non-executive director of EnviroGold Global Limited.
Ms. Varris will serve as an independent director and will be appointed Chair of NEXM's Sustainability
Committee.
Mr. MacDonald joined the Board in June 2024 with a view to progressing the strategic direction of the
Company, which culminated in the announcement on February 18, 2025, of the strategic financing with
the Fiore Group, the appointment of Morgan Lekstrom as the incoming Chief Executive Officer and the
equitization of the Cymbria Corporation debt, a subsidiary of EdgePoint Investment Group Inc. The
Company extends its appreciation to him for his contributions and service during his tenure.
With Mr. MacDonald's departure from the Board, and the appointment of Ms. Varris as a director, the
Board continues to consist of eight directors, but is now comprised of Paul Martin (Chair), Philipa Varris,
André van Niekerk, Chris Leavy, James Gowans, Jason LeBlanc, Mark Christensen and Morgan
Lekstrom.
About NexMetals Mining Corp.
NexMetals Mining Corp. is a mineral exploration and development company that is focused on the
redevelopment of the previously producing copper, nickel and cobalt resources mines owned by the
Company in the Republic of Botswana.
NexMetals is committed to governance through transparent accountability and open communication
within our team and our stakeholders. NexMetals' team brings extensive experience across the full
spectrum of mine discovery and development. Collectively, the team has contributed to dozens of
projects, including work on the Company's Selebi and Selkirk mines. Senior team members each have
on average, more than 20 years of experience spanning geology, engineering, operations, and project
development.
For further information about NexMetals Mining Corp., please contact:
Morgan Lekstrom
CEO and Director
Jaclyn Ruptash
V.P., Communications and Investor Relations
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