55 North Mining Appoints Wayne Parsons as Executive Chair
55 North Mining Appoints Wayne Parsons as Executive Chair; Strengthens Leadership as
the Company Advances the Last Hope Gold Project
Toronto, Ontario – December 31, 2025 – 55 North Mining Inc. (CSE:FFF) (FSE:6YF) (“55
North” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce the appointment of Wayne Parsons as
Executive Chair of the Board, effective January 1, 2026.
Mr. Parsons brings over 20 years of experience in the investment business, having worked at
BMO, RBC and most recently at National Bank Financial. He has since established a consulting
practice focused on the mining sector and provides strategic advisory s ervices to mining
companies focused on capital markets strategy, financing execution and investor engagement.
Mr. Parsons has served on a number of boards, most recently with Bunker Hill Mining Corp.
“Wayne’s skills and experience are exactly what 55 North needs as we advance this project
toward production,” said Bruce Reid, Chief Executive Officer of 55 North Mining. “He is well
connected globally and will be a tremendous help in connecting us with the right people to get
this project financed. We met in the early days of Bunker Hill Mining, and when that project
encountered challenges, Wayne stepped in, personally funded the recapitalization, and helped
assemble the team to move it forward. His reputation will be highly valuable to our future success.”
The Company believes Mr. Parsons’ appointment significantly strengthens its leadership and
positions 55 North to execute on its strategy of advancing the Last Hope Gold Project toward
development and production.
About 55 North Mining Inc.
55 North Mining Inc. is a Canadian exploration and development company advancing its high-
grade Last Hope Gold Project located in Manitoba, Canada.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:
Mr. Bruce Reid
Chief Executive Officer
55 North Mining Inc.
Phone: 647-500-4495
Mr. Vance Loeber
Corporate Development
Phone: 778-999-3530
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