Northisle Announces Additions to Board and Advisory T eam
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August 25, 2026
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Northisle Announces Additions to Board and Advisory T eam
Vancouver, B.C. – Northisle Copper and Gold Inc. (TSX-V: NCX, OTCQX: NTCPF) (“Northisle” or the “Company”) is
pleased to announce several additions to its Board of Directors and advisory team, including:
• Gerardo Fernandez – Director
• Dr. Gillian Davidson – Strategic Advisor
• Maurice Tagami – Process Design and Metallurgical Advisor
Alex Davidson, Chairman, commented “I am excited to welcome Gerardo Fernandez, Gillian Davidson, and Maurice
Tagami to the Northisle team. Gerardo is a highly experienced executive with a track record of successful execution
across both corporate and operational roles in the mining sector. He will bring valuable insight to the Board as we
continue to advance Northisle’s dual focus on value through project development and growth through exploration.
Gillian brings more than 25 years of experience in sustainability and will be an invaluable resource to our team as
we advance the North Island Project through the permitting process in BC, while maintaining our focus on building
meaningful, long -term relationships with First Nations and local communities. Maurice has over 40 years of
experience in mining and mineral processing and we are privileged to be able to draw on his expertise as we continue
to further optimize and de-risk the North Island process design.”
Alex Davidson continued “Northisle continues to attract exceptional talent. The strength and breadth of our team is
a testament to the quality of our project and positions the Company to continue its track record of execution as we
advance our North Island Project.”
Gerardo Fernandez is currently the Chief Development Officer of Allied Gold Corporation and serves on the Board
of Directors of Silver Mountain Resources Inc. Mr. Fernandez was previously Senior Vice President, Corporate
Development of Yamana, having worked in several leadership positions in operations, strategic planning , and
project development. Mr. Fernandez holds a Masters of Business Administration (Nevada, USA) , degrees in Civil
Mining Engineering, and a BSc. Engineering from the University of Chile.
Dr. Gillian Davidson has over 25 years of experience as an internal and external advisor regarding sustainability,
ESG, and responsible supply chains. Dr. Davidson was the Head of Mining and Metals for the World Economic Forum
from 2014 to 2017, where she led global and regional engagement and multi -stakeholder initiatives to advance
responsible and sustainable mining. From 2008 to 2014, she was Director of Social Responsibility at Teck Resources
Limited and previously held senior roles related to community development, environment, and natural resources as
a consultant and in government. Dr. Davidson has an Honours Master of Arts in Geography from the University of
Glasgow, a PhD in Development Economics and Geography from the University of Liverpool, and is an alumna of the
Governor General of Canada's Leadership Conference. Dr. Davidson is the chair of Global Battery Alliance and
serves on the Board of Directors of Lundin Gold Inc. She was a former non-executive director of New Gold Inc. until
its acquisition in 2026.
Maurice Tagami has over 40 years of experience in mining and mineral processing. Mr. Tagami holds a degree in
Metallurgical Engineering from the University of British Columbia and is a Professional Engineer with APEGBC and a
Fellow of the Canadian Institute of Mining . During his career, Maurice has had extensive mining operations,
engineering and design, start -up and commissioning, project development, project management , and strategic
planning experience. Maurice is a proven Independent Board Director of publicly traded companies with a strong
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background and experience in technical matters, corporate governance, ESG , and financial oversight, driving
organizational growth through innovative strategies and effective leadership. Mr. Tagami currently serves on the
Board of Directors of Freegold Limited.
Issuance of Share-based Compensation
Northisle also announces that the Company’s Board of Directors has approved the issuance of 212,300 stock
options (the “Options”) pursuant to the Company’s incentive stock option plan (the “Stock Option Plan”). The
Options provide for the purchase of an aggregate of 212,300 common shares of the Company (the “Common
Shares”) at an exercise price of $ 4.28 per share, which is the closing price for the Common Shares on the TSX
Venture Exchange as of August 24, 2026 . All of the Options have a 5 -year term . 30,000 Options have a vesting
schedule of 50% on grant and 50% on the one-year anniversary, while the balance vest one third per year
commencing on August 24, 2027.
The Board of Directors has also approved the issuance of 26,700 Deferred Share Units (the “DSUs”) to Eligible
Directors, pursuant to the Company’s Share Unit Plan (the “Share Unit Plan”). The DSUs will vest on August 24, 2027.
Further terms of the Options and DSUs can be found in the Stock Option Plan and Share Unit Plan as filed on
SEDAR+.
About Northisle
Northisle Copper and Gold Inc. is a Vancouver -based company whose vision is to become Canada’s leading
sustainable mineral resource company for the future. Northisle, through its 100% owned subsidiary North Island
Mining Corp., owns the North Island Project, which is one of the most promising copper and gold porphyry projects
in Canada. The North Island Project is located near Port Hardy, British Columbia on a more than 34,000 -hectare
block of mineral titles 100% owned by Northisle on a belt stretching 50 kilometres northwest from the now closed
Island Copper Mine operated by BHP Billiton. Since 2021, the Company has discovered two significant deposits,
expanded resources, demonstrated the potential of the North Island Project , and is now focused on the
development of this compelling project while exploring within this highly prospective land package.
Northisle respectfully acknowledges that our North Island Project is located within the territories of Quatsino First
Nation, Kwakiutl First Nation, and Tlatlasikwala First Nation. We are committed to collaborating with First Nations
to build authentic, mutually beneficial relationships.
For more information on Northisle please visit the Company’s website at www.northisle.ca.
On behalf of Northisle Copper and Gold Inc.
Nicholas Van Dyk, CFA
Chief Financial Officer
Tel: (604) 638-2515
Email: [email protected]
www.northisle.ca
Cautionary Statements regarding Forward-Looking Information
Certain information in this news release constitutes forward -looking statements under applicable securities law. Any
statements that are contained in this news release that are not statements of historical fact may be deemed to be forward-
looking statements. Forward-looking statements are often identified by terms such as “may”, “should”, “anticipate”,
“expect”, “intend” and similar expressions. Forward-looking statements in this news release include, but are not limited
to: plans and expectations regarding future project development and permitting ; planned activities, including further
exploration at the North Island Project and the North Island Pre-feasibility Study; the timing, completion and results of the
Pre-feasibility Study; and, the Company’s plans for advancement of the North Island Project. Forward-looking statements
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necessarily involve known and unknown risks, including, without limitation, the Company’s ability to implement its
business strategies; risks associated with mineral exploration and production; risks associated with general economic
conditions; adverse industry events; stakeholder engagement; marketing and transportation costs; loss of markets;
volatility of commodity prices; inability to access sufficient capital from internal and external sources, and/or inability to
access sufficient capital on favourable terms; industry and government regulation; changes in legislation, income tax and
regulatory matters; competition; currency and interest rate fluctuations; and, other risks. Readers are cautioned that the
foregoing list is not exhaustive.
Readers are further cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward -looking statements as there can be no assurance
that the plans, intentions, or expectations upon which they are placed will occur. Such information, although considered
reasonable by management at the time of preparation, may prove to be incorrect and actual results may differ materially
from those anticipated. Forward -looking statements contained in this news release are expressly qualified by this
cautionary statement.
The forward-looking statements contained in this news release represent the expectations of management of Northisle
as of the date of this news release, and, accordingly, are subject to change after such date. Northisle does not undertake
any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events
or otherwise, except as expressly required by applicable securities law.
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