K2 Gold Appoints Jessica Van Den Akker as Chief Financial Officer and Corporate Secretary
K2 Gold Appoints Jessica Van Den Akker as
Chief Financial Officer and Corporate
Secretary
Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - September 8, 2025) - K2 Gold Corporation. (TSXV:
KTOV) (OTCQB: KTGDF) ("K2 Gold" or the "Company") today announced the appointment of
Jessica
Van Den Akker
as
Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
and
Corporate Secretary
, effective immediately.
Ms. Van Den Akker, CPA, CA, brings more than 20 years of financial leadership experience across the
mining, energy, and emerging technology sectors. She has held senior executive roles with both private
and public companies, including CFO and Corporate Secretary positions at Kore Mining, Hive
Blockchain, GlobalBlock, and Fiore Management.
Her expertise spans corporate finance, capital markets, mergers and acquisitions, governance, and
regulatory compliance. She has successfully executed complex financings, cross-border tax planning,
corporate restructurings, and major transactions, including over C$200 million in financings and the
spinout of Karus Gold.
In addition to her executive roles, Ms. Van Den Akker is an active corporate director, currently serving as
Chair of the Audit Committee at Kenorland Minerals, TriStar Gold, and GR Silver Mining, and Chair of
the Customer Experience Committee at the Parking Corporation of Vancouver.
She is also engaged in the industry and community, having served as Interim CEO of the Association for
Mineral Exploration and TriStar Gold, as well as a director and treasurer for several non-profit
organizations.
Her track record of disciplined capital allocation, transparent reporting, and strong governance will
provide a solid foundation for K2 Gold as it advances exploration and permitting activities at its flagship
Mojave Project.
"As K2 prepares to launch its most comprehensive exploration program in the Company's history, the
Company's fiscal and administration needs have grown significantly. Ms. Van Den Akker's experience in
capital markets and finance will be a welcome addition to the Company," stated
John Robins,
Executive Chairman
.
K2 Gold would like to extend its sincere gratitude to
Robert Scott
, who has served as the Company's
Chief Financial Officer, and to
Jeff Dare
, who has served as Corporate Secretary. Both have played
important roles in guiding K2's financial stewardship and governance through a critical period of growth
and development.
Corporate Update
Incentive Stock Options:
The Company has granted 500,000 stock options to Jessica Van Den
Akker, Chief Financial Officer and Corporate Secretary, at an exercise price of $0.42 per common
share for a term of five (5) years. The options were granted in accordance with, and are subject to, the
terms of the Company's stock option plan and the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange. The options
will vest in accordance with the Company's stock option plan.
About K2 Gold Corporation
K2 Gold is a member of Discovery Group and is focused on advancing gold exploration projects in
mining-friendly jurisdictions across the Western U.S. and Canada. The Company's flagship Mojave
Project covers 5,830 hectares and includes multiple previously drilled oxide gold targets. Since
acquiring the project, K2 has advanced exploration through geochemical, geophysical, and remote
sensing surveys, as well as RC drilling. Notable past drill highlights include: • 4.0 g/t Au over 86.9m from
surface at the Dragonfly Zone • 1.69 g/t Au over 41.15m at the Newmont Zone.
K2 also holds: The Si2 Gold Project in Nevada, and the Wels Project in Yukon, Canada.
K2 Gold is committed to responsible exploration, Indigenous and community engagement, and
advancing high-quality projects through a collaborative and technically disciplined approach.
On behalf of the Board of Directors,
Anthony Margarit
President and CEO
778.266.1456
www.k2gold.com
For further information about K2 Gold Corporation or this news release, please visit our website at
k2gold.com
or contact our Office in Canada at 778-266-1456 or by email at
.
K2 Gold Corporation is a member of Discovery Group based in Vancouver, Canada. For more
information please visit:
discoverygroup.ca
.
Cautionary Statement on Forward-Looking Statements
This news release contains forward-looking statements that are not historical facts. Forward-looking
statements involve risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results, performance,
prospects, and opportunities to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking
statements, including statements regarding the exploration program at Si2, Wels, and Mojave, including
results of drilling, and future exploration plans at Si2, Wels, and Mojave. Factors that could cause actual
results to differ materially from these forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, variations
in the nature, quality and quantity of any mineral deposits that may be located, the Company's inability to
obtain any necessary permits, consents or authorizations required for its planned activities, and the
Company's inability to raise the necessary capital or to be fully able to implement its business strategies.
The reader is referred to the Company's public disclosure record which is available on SEDAR+
(sedarplus.ca). Although the Company believes that the assumptions and factors used in preparing the
forward looking statements are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on these statements,
which only apply as of the date of this news release, and no assurance can be given that such events will
occur in the disclosed time frames or at all. Except as required by securities laws and the policies of the
TSX Venture Exchange, the Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any
forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. This news
release does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy, nor shall there be any sale of
any of the securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful, including
any of the securities in the United States of America. No securities of the Company have been or will, in
the foreseeable future, be registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933 (the "1933 Act") or
any state securities laws and may not be offered or sold an within the United States or to, or for account
or benefit of, U.S. Persons (as defined in Regulation S under the 1933 Act) unless registered under the
1933 Act and applicable state securities laws, or exemption from such registration requirements is
available.
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