Scott Lendrum appointed Chief Executive Officer of Giga Metals Corporation (Vancouver, B.C., Canada) – Giga Metals Corp oration (TSX.V: GIGA, OTC QB: GIGGF,
June 24, 2025 TSX.V - GIGA
Scott Lendrum appointed Chief Executive Officer of
Giga Metals Corporation
(Vancouver, B.C., Canada) – Giga Metals Corp oration (TSX.V: GIGA, OTC QB: GIGGF,
FSE: BRR2) (the "Company") is pleased to announce that Scott Lendrum has been appointed
Chief Executive Officer of the Company, effective July 2, and will also join the board of directors
of the Company (the "Board").
Mr. Lendrum has extensive experience as an investment banker specializing in the mining sector.
He has a strong track record in executing cross-border mergers and acquisitions, equity financing,
and capital market transactions, and has held leadership positions at several prominent financial
institutions, most recently at Paradigm Capital from 2021 – 2024, where he was Director of
Investment Banking (Mining).
“The appointment of Mr. Lendrum reflects our Company's commitment to advancing its long-term
strategic objectives and enhancing shareholder value ,” said Lyle Davis, Chairman of the Board.
“We are very excited to welcome him to the Board and to this leadership position.”
“This is the opportunity I have been looking for,” said Mr. Lendrum. “ I am extremely excited to
join Giga Metals and continue the successful work carried out by Mark and the team. Turnagain
is a significant project in a great jurisdiction, and it has exciting exploration upside in addition to
its large nickel and cobalt deposit, described in a PFS dated October, 2023. I believe there is a lot
of value to be unlocked here, and I look forward to the challenge.”
In connection with this transition, Martin Vydra has stepped down from his roles as President and
Director of the C ompany, effective today. Mr. Vydra will continue to play a key role with the
Company, serving as a Strategi c Advisor to support the Company's leadership and ongoing
development.
Additionally, Mark Jarvis, who has served as Chief Executive Office since 2005, will assume the
role of President. This new structure ensures continuity and a strong foundation for the Company's
next phase of growth.
"We are thrilled to welcome Mr. Lendrum to the team. We believe that h is leadership and vision
will be invaluable as we pursue our strategic goals," said Mr. Jarvis . "We also thank Mr. Vydra
for his significant contributions to the Company and look forward to his continued involvement in
an advisory capacity."
In connection with Mr. Lendrum's appointment, the Company has issued Mr. Lendrum 2,000,000
options (the "Options") exercisable into 2,000,000 common shares of the Company at an exercise
price of $0.10 for a period of 5 years pursuant to the Company's stock option plan. The Options
vest as to one quarter immediately, with an additional one quarter vesting annually. All options
vest on a Change of Control . Mr. Jarvis and the Company have also agreed to cancel 1,900,000
options held by Mr. Jarvis , each of which was exercisable into a common share of the Company
at a price of $0.52 until the end of 2025.
For more details, please join President Mark Jarvis & CEO Scott Lendrum for a live
corporate update on June 25 at 11 AM ET / 8 AM PT. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER.
About Giga Metals Corporation
Giga Metals Corporation’s core asset is the Turnagain Project, located in northern British Columbia, which
contains one of the few significant undeveloped sulphide nickel and cobalt resources in the world.
Turnagain is held in Hard Creek Nickel, a subsidiary owned jointly by Giga Metals Corporation and
Mitsubishi Corporation. The Pre-Feasibility Study was released in October 2023.
Forward-looking Statements
Certain statements in this news release are forward -looking statements, which reflect the expectations of
the Company. Forward-looking statements consist of statements that are not purely historical, including
any statements regarding beliefs, plans, expec tations or intentions regarding the future. Such statements
include, but are not limited to, the Company's strategic goals and future plans. No assurance can be given
that any of the events anticipated by the forward- looking statements will occur or, if th ey do occur, what
benefits the Company will obtain from them. These forward- looking statements reflect management's
current views and are based on certain expectations, estimates and assumptions which may prove to be
incorrect. A number of risks and uncertainties could cause our actual results to differ materially from those
expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are made as of
the date of this news release and, except as required by applicable securities la ws, the Company assumes
no obligation to update these forward -looking statements, or to update the reasons why actual results
differed from those projected in the forward-looking statements.
On behalf of the Board of Directors of Giga Metals Corporation
“Lyle Davis”
LYLE DAVIS
Chairman of the Board
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