Fancamp Announces Leadership Appointments to Goldera Exploration Ltd. as part of Corporate Reorganization
FANCAMP EXPLORATION LTD.
Website: www.fancamp.ca
News Release
February 10, 2026 TSX-V Trading Symbol: FNC
Fancamp Announces Leadership Appointments to Goldera Exploration
Ltd. as part of Corporate Reorganization
VANCOUVER, British Columbia – February 10, 202 6 - Fancamp Exploration Ltd. (“ Fancamp” or the
“Corporation”) (TSX Venture Exchange: FNC) is pleased to announce the leadership team for the
Corporation’s newly incorporated subsidiary, Goldera Exploration Ltd. (“Goldera”), as part of a strategic
reorganization of the Corporation’s assets pursuant to which the Corporation would spin out (the “Spin-Out”)
its interests in core exploration projects (the “ Exploration Assets”) into Goldera, with the intent of listing
Goldera on the TSX Venture Exchange (the “TSXV”).
Goldera’s Board shall constitute four members, being Rajesh Sharma, Charles Tarnocai, Mark Billings, and
Mathieu Stephens. The following Officers have been appointed as Goldera’s management, namely Rajesh
Sharma, Executive Chairman, Charles Tarnocai, Chief Executive Officer, Arnab De, Chief Financial Officer,
Debra J. Chapman, Corporate Secretary, Francois Auclair, VP Exploration, and Paul Ténière, VP Corporate
Development.
Rajesh Sharma, Executive Chairman, Goldera Exploration Ltd. comments, “The formation of Goldera marks
a pivotal step in unlocking the full value of our exploration portfolio. By assembling a leadership team that
combines deep geological and technical expertise, along with operational, governance and capital markets
credentials, we are positioning Goldera to move decisively toward growth and value creation.”
Charles Tarnocai is an experienced mining geologist and technical leader with a strong international track
record in mineral exploration and project development. He served as a Director of GT Gold Corp, where he
chaired the Technical Committee, bringing strategic insight to one of British Columbia’s premier exploration
companies. Previously, Charles was Vice President, Corporate Development at Alamos Gold Inc., leading
project evaluation, identification and acquisition initiatives across multiple jurisdictions. Earlier in his car eer
he held the role of Chief Geologist at Oro Gold Resources Ltd. and was a Research Geologist with Placer
Dome Inc. He holds a B.Sc. in Geology from Brock University and a Ph.D. in Geological Sciences from the
University of Ottawa.
François Auclair is a professional geologist (P.Geo) and mining executive with over 35 years of
international experience advancing exploration through to development and resource delineation. He has
held numerous strategic leadership roles, with both major and junior mining companies, including CEO and
Co-Founder of Algold Resources. Prior to Algold, he was CEO of Nimini Gold, leading development of the
Komahum gold deposit in Sierra Leone, and served as General Manager of Tasiast SA, contributing
to growth of the Tasiast Gold Mine. François holds an M.Sc. in Geology and Geochemistry from Université
de Montréal.
Paul Ténière is a seasoned C-Suite mining executive and Professional Geologist with more than 25 years
of global experience spanning exploration, resource expansion, project development, capital markets, and
disclosure compliance. A recognized expert in NI 43-101 and SEC S-K 1300 reporting standards, Paul has
served in senior leadership roles including President & CEO, SVP Exploration, and Director for numerous
mining companies listed on the CSE and TSXV , including LaFleur Minerals Inc . He also contributed to the
capital markets as a Senior Listings Manager and Mining Expert at the Toronto Stock Exchange and TSX
Venture Exchange, supporting governance and technical disclosure for emerging mining issuers. Paul holds
B.Sc. (Honours) and M.Sc. degrees in Geology.
Other professional biographies of the members of the Goldera Board and management team can be found
on Fancamp Exploration’s website, at www.fancamp.ca.
Fancamp announced its intent to form a new independent, publicly traded company to advance the
Corporation’s exploration portfolio with the purpose of unlocking value, enhanc ing focus and market
recognition, and providing shareholders with ownership across two distinct growth platforms (refer to press
release dated December 1, 2025) . The Spin-Out transaction process remains on track with an expected
close in Q2-2026, and the Corporation is confident that the appointment of seasoned and key additions to
the leadership of Goldera will drive exploration upside and discovery potential forward following the
separation.
About Fancamp Exploration Ltd. (TSX-V: FNC)
Fancamp is a Canadian mineral exploration company focused on creating value through medium term
growth and monetization opportunities with strategic interests in high potential mineral projects, a royalty
portfolio, and exploration properties. The Corporat ion is focused on an advanced asset play poised for
growth and selective monetization with a portfolio of mineral claims across Ontario, Québec and New
Brunswick, Canada; including copper, gold, zinc, titanium, chromium, strategic rare-earth metals and others.
The Corporation has future monetization opportunities from its Koper Lake transaction in the highly
sought-after Ring of Fire in Northern Ontario. Fancamp holds 96% interests in Magpie Mines Inc., which
owns the Magpie property, one of the world’s largest undeveloped hard rock titanium (+V) deposits , per
USGS data. Fancamp has investments in an existing iron ore operation in the Quebec -Labrador Trough, a
rare earth elements company, NeoTerrex Minerals Inc., a copper–gold exploration company, PTX Metals
Inc., an opportunity to develop an emerging gold-copper exploration play with Lode Gold Resources Inc. in
addition to an investment in a near term cash flow generating zinc mine, EDM Resources Inc. in Nova Scotia.
The Corporation recently entered into option agreement with Harfang Exploration Inc. for the advancement
of an exceptional gold asset in Ontario’s Abitibi greenstone belt. Fancamp is developing an energy reduction
and titanium waste recycling technology with its advanced titanium extraction strategy. The Corporation is
managed by a focused leadership team with decades of mining, exploration and complementary technology
experience.
Further information on the Corporation can be found at: www.fancamp.ca
For Further Information
Rajesh Sharma, President & CEO
Tara Asfour, Director of Investor Relations
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