Seabridge Gold Strengthens Management Team with 3 Key Appointments
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News Release
Trading Symbols: TSX: SEA FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
NYSE: SA September 20, 2021
Seabridge Gold Strengthens Management Team with 3 Key Appointments
Toronto, Canada... Seabridge Gold (TSX:SEA) (NYSE:SA) announced today that it has appointed
Ryan Hoel, P.E., as Vice President, Projects ; Tracey Meint jes as Vice President, Engineering
Studies; and Julie Rachynski as Vice President, Human Resources.
Mr. Hoel has more than 20 years of experience i n large -scale project management,
development, and operations with companies including Rio Tino, Lundin Mining, New Gold,
Arizona Mining, and South32. Most recently he served as Vice President, Project Development
for South32 at their Hermosa project in Southern Arizona. Mr. Hoel holds a Bachelor of Science
in Mining Engineering from the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, an MBA from
Westminster Gore School of Business, and is a registered Professional Engineer.
Mr. Meintjes brings to S eabridge 25 years of experience in mining project development in
North America, South America, Europe and Africa. His recent practice as a consultant followed
a career with Anglo American, Anglo Gold, Rio Tinto and Teck, with experience in mine
evaluations, project acquisitions, metallurgical process development, strategic mine
planning, and operations value optimization. He is a Qualified Person in terms of NI 43-101, has
co-authored numerous technical reports, and has been involved in a number of mining
projects that have successfully advanced from early stage to construction and
commissioning. Mr. Meintjes has worked as consultant on the development of the KSM
Project for more than 10 years prior to joining Seabridge full time.
Ms. Rachynski has over 25 years’ experience in human resources in the resource industry at
site and at corporate levels, including mining, pulp and paper, wood products, and
timberlands. Prior to Seabridge, she held leadership positions in human resources in multiple
organizations including Weyerhaeuser Canada, Domtar and recently at New Gold leading HR
and Community at the New Afton operation and held role of VP HR at corporate. Ms.
Rachynski brings experience in diversity and inclusion, organizational design, talent
management, co mpensation and change management. She holds a Bachelor of Business
Administration degree with a Human Resource Major from Simon Fraser University and is a
registered Human Resources Professional in British Columbia and the Yukon. Ms. Rachynski
is an active member of the Mining Association of Canada’s HR Diversity and Inclusion Steering
Committee, Global Mining HR Community and is a mentor with International Women in
Resources Mentorship Program.
Seabridge Chairman and CEO Rudi Fronk commented: “While Seabridge will not be building
or operating mines, advancing our projects to the point where they can seamlessly transition
to the next stage of development requires an expanded range of management skills. The
additions of Ryan, Tracey and Julie collectively bring a breadth of experience and expertise
that will be invaluable in advancing Seabridge Gold’s project portfolio.”
Seabridge holds a 100% interest in several North American gold projects. Seabridge's assets
include the KSM and Iskut projects located near Stewart, British Columbia, Canada, the
Courageous Lake project located in Canada's Northwest Territories, the Snowstorm project in
the Getchell Gold Belt of Northern Nevada and the 3 Aces project in the Yukon Territory. For a
full breakdown of Seabridge's mineral reserves and mineral resources by category please visit
the Company's website at https://www.seabridgegold.com/.
None of the Toronto Stock Exchange, New York Stock Exchange, or their Regulation Services Providers accepts responsibility
for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD
"Rudi Fronk"
Chairman & C.E.O.
For further information please contact:
Rudi P. Fronk, Chairman and C.E.O.
Tel: (416) 367-9292 • Fax: (416) 367-2711
Email: [email protected]