Artemis GOLD Announces Senior Management Changes
3083 Three Bentall Centre, 595 Burrard Street, Vancouver, BC, V7X 1L3
Telephone: 604.558.1107 Fax: 604.566.9050 [email protected]
www.artemisgoldinc.com
NEWS RELEASE
December 8, 2022 Trading Symbol: TSX-V: ARTG
ARTEMIS GOLD ANNOUNCES SENIOR MANAGEMENT CHANGES
Vancouver, British Columbia – Artemis Gold Inc. – December 8, 2022 (TSX-V: ARTG) ("Artemis" or the
"Company") is pleased to announce that Jeremy Langford has been appointed as President in addition to
his role of Chief Operating Officer, effective January 1, 2023 , reflecting his increased scope and
organizational responsibilities within the Company. Mr. Langford’s appointment reflects his outstanding
leadership since joining Artemis in 2021 in advancing the Company’s Blackwater Gold Project
(“Blackwater” or the “Project”) through the feasibility stage and towards permitting and commencement
of major works construction activities at Blackwater.
The Company is also pleased to announce that it has appointed Gerrie van der Westhuizen to CFO and
Corporate Secretary of the Company effective January 1, 2023 . For the past two years Mr. Van der
Westhuizen has been serving exceptionally as the VP Finance and Assistant Corporate Secretary ,
managing the finance function for the Company in respect of strategic financial analysis and planning,
treasury & debt management, budgeting, financial reporting, and business processes & related controls.
Mr. Chris Batalha, who has been the CFO and Corporate Secretary since the inception of the Company in
2019, has provided his notice of resignation from the Company effective December 31, 2022, for personal
reasons. Mr. Batalha will continue to work with the Company for a period of transition into the new year,
after which he will retain an advisory role with the Company.
Steven Dean, Chairman and CEO commented: "I am very excited to announce the appointment of Jeremy
Langford to President, in addition to his existing role of COO of Artemis. Jeremy has held very senior roles
with large producers in the industry. He has led with innovation and experience, progressing Blackwater
with outstanding capital management skills and has put together a team second to none in development
and operating in our sector. I’m also pleased to announce Gerrie’s promotion to CFO and Corporate
Secretary. Mr. Van der Westhuizen has been a leader on some of our significant strategic initiatives since
joining the Company and I am confident that he will serve the Company well as an executive officer of the
Company.
I have had the pleasure to work with Mr. Batalha for many years and his contribution both corporately
and personally as a colleague will be sorely missed. Chris has been an exceptional individual in all facets
of his role with us. I wish him well and thank him for his continuing efforts in the transitio n to Gerrie and
for his advisory role going forward.”
On behalf of the Board of Directors,
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ARTEMIS GOLD INC.
On behalf of the Board of Directors
“Steven Dean”
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
For further information: Nicholas Campbell, VP Capital Markets, +1 (604) 558-1107.
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Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Information
This news release contains certain "forward looking statements" and certain "forward- looking
information" as defined under applicable Canadian and U.S. securities laws (together, “ forward-looking
statements”). Forward -looking statements can generally be identified by the use of forward- looking
terminology such as "may", "will", "expect", "intend", "estimate", "anticipate", "believe", "continue",
"plans", "potential", “target” or similar terminology. For ward-looking statements in this news release
include, but are not limited to, statements and information related to the plans of the Company regarding
the Project and other statements regarding future plans, expectations, guidance, projections, objectives,
estimates and forecasts, as well as statements as to management's expectations with respect to such
matters.
Forward-looking statements and information are not historical facts and are made as of the date of this
news release. These forward -looking state ments involve numerous risks and uncertainties and actual
results may vary. Important factors that may cause actual results to vary include without limitation, risks
related to the ability of the Company to accomplish its plans and objectives with respect to the Project
within the expected timing or at all; the timing of the finalization of definitive documents related to the
PLF and the satisfaction of other conditions precedent; the timing and receipt of certain approvals, changes
in commodity and power prices, changes in interest and currency exchange rates, risks inherent in
exploration estimates and results, timing and success, inaccurate geological and metallurgical
assumptions (including with respect to the size, grade and recoverability of mineral reserves and
resources), changes in development or mining plans due to changes in logistical, technical or other factors,
unanticipated operational difficulties (including failure of plant, equipment or processes to operate in
accordance with specifications, cost escalation, unavailability of materials, equipment and third party
contractors, delays in the receipt of government approvals, industrial disturbances or other job action, and
unanticipated events related to health, safety and environmental matters), political risk, social unrest, and
changes in general economic conditions or conditions in the financial markets. In making the forward-
looking statements in this news release, the Company has applied several material assumptions, including
without limitation, the assumptions that: (1) market fundamentals will result in sustained mineral demand
and prices; (2) the receipt of any necessary approvals and consents in connection with the development of
any properties; (3) the availability of financing on suitable terms for the development, construction and
continued operation of any mineral properties; and (4) sustained commodity prices such that any
properties put into operation remain economically viable. The actual results or performance by the
Company could differ materially from those expressed in, or implied by, any forward- looking statements
relating to those matters. Accordingly, no assurances can be given that any of the events anticipated by
the forward-looking statements will transpire or occur, or if any of them do so, what impact they will have
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Telephone: 604.558.1107 Fax: 604.566.9050 [email protected]
www.artemisgoldinc.com
on the results of operations or financial condition of the Company. Except as required by law, the Company
is under no obligation, and expressly disclaims any obligation, to update, alter or otherwise revise any
forward-looking statement, whether written or oral, that may be made from time to time, whether as a
result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as may be required under applicable
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