Discovery Appoints Lee Hodgkinson to the Board of Directors
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Discovery Appoints Lee Hodgkinson to the Board of Directors
February 20, 2026, Toronto, Ontario – Discovery Silver Corp. (TSX: DSV, OTCQX: DSVSF)
(“Discovery” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that , effective immediately, Lee Hodgkinson
has joined the Board of Directors.
Mr. Hodgkinson, CPA, CA, FCPA, FCA has over 25 years of experience as a Partner in public
accounting and auditing, specializing in the mining industry. He has served as the National Industry
Leader of KPMG LLP’s (“ KPMG”) Canadian Mining Practice for over 20 years and as the Director of
KPMG’s Global Mining group for over a decade. Mr. Hodgkinson has a strong background in financial
reporting as well international auditing standards. He has served as the principal audit engagement
partner for several of Cana da’s leading mining compan ies, has extensive boardroom experience and
has completed his ICD.D. from the University of Toronto Rotman School of Business.
“I am honored to be appointed as a Board member of Discovery”, said Mr. Hodgkinson. “I look forward
to working closing with the other directors and the leadership team as Discovery continues to execute
its near and long term growth strategies.”
Tony Makuch, Discovery’s President and CEO, commented: “On behalf of Discovery, I am pleased to
welcome Lee to the Board of Directors . Lee is a highly respected Canadian finance leader with
extensive experience in mining, global finance and governance. His leadership roles as National
Industry Leader of Canadian Mining Practice and Director of the Global Mining Group at KPMG reflect
his deep commitment to the development of industry standards and global best practices. We look
forward to working with Lee as Discovery continues to improve our operations, advance our growth
plans and create value for all of our stakeholders.”
ABOUT DISCOVERY
Discovery is a growing precious metals company that is creating value for stakeholders through
exposure to both gold and silver. The Company’s silver exposure comes from its first asset, the 100%-
owned Cordero project, one of the world’s largest undevelope d silver deposits, which is located close
to infrastructure in a prolific mining belt in Chihuahua State, Mexico. On April 15, 2025, Discovery
completed the acquisition of the Porcupine Complex, transforming the Company into a new Canadian
gold producer wi th multiple operations in one of the world’s most renowned gold camps in and near
Timmins, Ontario. Discovery owns a dominant land position within the camp, with a large base of
Mineral Resources remaining and substantial growth and exploration upside.
NEWS RELEASE
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On Behalf of the Board of Directors,
Tony Makuch, P. Eng
President, CEO & Director
For further information contact:
Mark Utting, CFA
SVP Investor Relations
Phone: 416-806-6298
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.discoverysilver.com