Benchmark Announces New Independent Director Focused on Sustainability, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Practices
Benchmark Announces New Independent
Director Focused on Sustainability,
Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG)
Practices
Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - December 28, 2022) -
Benchmark Metals Inc.
(TSXV:
BNCH) (OTCQX: BNCHF) (WKN: A2JM2X) (the "
Company
" or "
Benchmark
") - is pleased to
announce the addition of Jody Shimkus as a independent member of the Board of Directors. The new
appointment provides expertise in Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) as the Company
advances permitting towards a production decision. Benchmark's flagship - Lawyers Gold-Silver Project
(the "Project") is located within a road accessible
region of the prolific Golden Horseshoe area of north-
central British Columbia, Canada.
John Williamson, Chairman and CEO, commented: "We are very pleased to welcome Jody to
Benchmark's Board. As a seasoned veteran with a proven track record in the resources sector, she
possesses significant knowledge of ESG practices and strategy. In addition, Jody has expertise with
provincial and federal government regulators to advance and permit resource projects. Her skillset and
professional acumen will complement the existing Board structures and help strengthen Benchmark's
performance and long-term value for all shareholders and key stakeholders."
Jody Shimkus is President, JMS Consulting Inc., based in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. Jody is
an experienced leader in environmental policy and regulatory affairs with over 30 years of private and
public sector experience. Jody has significant knowledge managing politically sensitive, complex
projects that involved high levels of engagement with Indigenous groups, and stakeholders. Jody will
Chair and form a new independent Board Sustainability Committee geared towards focusing all
Benchmark efforts towards Sustainability, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG). The
Sustainability Committee will assist the Board with respect to ESG governance matters relating to the
Company.
About Benchmark Metals
Benchmark Metals Inc. is a Canadian based gold and silver company advancing its 100% owned
Lawyer's Gold-Silver Project located in the prolific Golden Horseshoe of northern British Columbia,
Canada. The Project consists of three mineralized deposits that remain open for expansion, in addition
to +20 new target areas along the 20-kilometre trend. The Company trades on the TSX Venture
Exchange in Canada, the OTCQX Best Market in the United States, and the Tradegate Exchange in
Europe. Benchmark is managed by proven resource sector professionals, who have a track record of
advancing exploration projects from grassroots scenarios through to production.
www.metalsgroup.com
ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
s/ "John Williamson"
John Williamson
, Chief Executive Officer
For further information, please contact:
Jim Greig
Email:
Telephone: +1 780 437 6624
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