Sokoman Minerals Corp. Announces New Leadership Appointments
Sokoman Minerals Corp. Announces New
Leadership Appointments
St. John's, Newfoundland--(Newsfile Corp. - September 29, 2025) - Sokoman Minerals Corp. (TSXV:
SIC) (OTCQB: SICNF) ("
Sokoman
" or the "
Company
") is pleased to announce a series of key
leadership appointments to its Board of Directors and executive team, effective September 29, 2025.
These appointments strengthen the Company's governance, capital market and operational expertise as
it advances its flagship Moosehead Gold Project and other exploration initiatives in Newfoundland and
Labrador.
Denis Laviolette
has been appointed as Director, Executive Chairman, and CEO. Mr. Laviolette
brings more than 20 years of experience in mining, exploration, capital markets, and corporate
leadership, with a proven track record of driving strategic growth. He began his career as a
production and exploration geologist in some of Canada's major mining camps, including
Timmins, Kirkland Lake, and Red Lake, as well as internationally in Norway and Ghana, before
moving into capital markets as a mining analyst with Pinetree Capital. He is the Founder and
Executive Chairman of EarthLabs Inc. (TSXV: SPOT) (formerly GoldSpot Discoveries Corp.), a
technology and investment issuer with more than
$50M in assets. Under his leadership, EarthLabs
pioneered the use of artificial intelligence for mineral exploration; the brand "Goldspot" team and
technology were sold to ALS Limited (ASX: ALQ) in 2022 for ~$30M. EarthLabs has since
acquired
CEO.CA
Technologies Ltd., one of the largest investor platforms with more than 12
million users and expanded into complementary mining media through the acquisition of The
Northern Miner Group, publishers of
The Northern Miner
,
Canadian Mining Journal
, and
MINING.COM
. He is also the founder and former President/CEO of New Found Gold Corp (TSXV:
NFG) (NYSE: NFGC), where he was instrumental in one of Canada's most significant high-grade
gold discoveries at the Queensway Project in Newfoundland. His expertise will guide Sokoman's
vision and operational strategy as the Company continues to develop its high-potential mineral
projects.
Timothy Froude, P.Geo.,
has transitioned to the role of President, having previously served as
President and CEO of Sokoman. Mr. Froude brings more than 35 years of mineral exploration
experience. He began his career with Inco Ltd., spending nearly a decade on projects in North
America and overseas, and was part of the team that discovered the Bobby's Pond massive
sulphide deposit in central Newfoundland. He is also credited with the discovery of the Valentine
Lake gold deposit in central Newfoundland, Canada's newest gold mine, recently commissioned
by Equinox Gold (TSX: EQX) (NYSE American: EQX). Throughout his career, Mr. Froude has held
senior roles with Cornerstone Capital Resources Inc., Crosshair Exploration & Mining Corp, and
Golden Dory Resources Ltd., and served as Executive Director of the Newfoundland and Labrador
Chamber of Mineral Resources (now Mining NL). A graduate of Memorial University of
Newfoundland, his deep knowledge of Sokoman's operations and exploration portfolio will
continue to drive the Company's commitment to responsible and sustainable exploration.
Gary Nassif, P.Geo.,
has been appointed as a Director. Mr. Nassif is a professional geologist
with more than 30 years of experience in gold, base-metal, and diamond exploration across
Canada, the United States, and sub-Saharan Africa. He most recently served as Senior Vice
President of LODE Gold Resources Inc. (TSXV: LOD) (formerly Stratabound), and also Jerritt
Canyon Gold, previously owned by Sprott Mining Inc. and acquired by First Majestic Silver Corp.
Mr. Nassif is currently President and CEO of Argentum Silver Corp. (TSXV: ASL), a Director of
Kirkland Lake Discoveries (TSXV: KLDC), and a Director of Inventus Mining (TSXV: IVS). His
previous roles include Manager of Exploration Services for Kerr Mines Inc., Northern Gold Mining
Inc., and Trelawney Mining & Exploration Inc., prior to its $608 million acquisition by IAMGOLD
(TSX: IMG) (NYSE: IAG) in 2012. He holds an M.Sc. in Geology from McGill University, a B.Sc. in
Geology from Concordia University, and a Certificate in Mining Law from Osgoode Hall. His
appointment will reinforce the renewed capital markets focus for the Company, along with a wide
array of geological expertise.
Greg Matheson, P.Geo.,
is filling a vacancy left by the departure of Dan Lee and has been
appointed as VP Exploration of the Company. Mr. Matheson is a professional geologist and a
Qualified Person under National Instrument 43-101, with more than 15 years of experience
managing exploration programs from grassroots to advanced stages. He recently served as Chief
Operating Officer of New Found Gold Corp., having led the Queensway Project in Newfoundland
from its discovery through to initiation of its maiden resource of more than two million ounces.
Previously, he held senior roles as Exploration Manager of Northern Gold Mining Inc. and Senior
Project Manager with Osisko Mining Inc. Mr. Matheson was also responsible for the discovery and
delineation of the Garrison Gold project in northeastern Ontario, from early exploration through trial
production and defining resources of more than two million ounces. His technical expertise and
operational experience will enhance Sokoman's exploration programs, ensuring technical
compliance and advancing the Company's strategic objectives.
In connection with these changes, Timothy Froude and Colin Bowdidge, Ph.D., have stepped down as
Directors. The Board of Directors now consists of Peter Dimmell, P.Geo., Cathy Hume, and James
Adams, Ph.D., CFA, alongside newly appointed directors Denis Laviolette and Gary Nassif. Gord
Fretwell will continue to serve as Sokoman's Corporate Secretary and Legal Counsel.
In recognition of Mr. Laviolette joining the Company as a Director, Executive Chairman and CEO, and
Mr. Matheson joining as VP Exploration, the Company has granted to each of Mr. Laviolette and Mr.
Matheson 11,000,000 stock options, for an aggregate of 22,000,000 stock options (the "Stock
Options"), in accordance with the Company's stock option plan. The Stock Options will vest immediately
and will be exercisable at $0.05 per common share for a period of three (3) years.
"We are excited to welcome Gary Nassif and Greg Matheson to their new roles, and I am honoured to
assume the role of Executive Chairman and CEO," said Denis Laviolette. "On behalf of the Company, I
thank Colin Bowdidge and Tim Froude for their service as Directors and acknowledge Tim's continued
leadership as President. Together, this strengthened leadership team brings a wealth of expertise in
exploration, governance, and investor relations, positioning Sokoman for sustained growth and success
as we advance our exploration initiatives."
"I couldn't be more thrilled with the evolution of Sokoman's management team and board. Our
shareholders know my true passion lies in the field-making discoveries and advancing them into real
value, and these changes position us perfectly to deliver on that vision," commented Tim Froude.
"I am incredibly excited about the opportunities that lie before Sokoman. Tim and the team have made
some exceptional high-grade discoveries at the Moosehead project during the past few years, and I look
forward to accelerating that progress. Newfoundland and Labrador is one of the best jurisdictions in the
world for gold exploration, and I am delighted to once again be exploring in the province," said Greg
Matheson.
Sokoman Minerals Corp. remains committed to responsible exploration and sustainable growth, with
these appointments reinforcing the Company's dedication to building a dynamic and experienced
leadership team.
About Sokoman Minerals Corp.
Sokoman Minerals Corp. is a discovery-oriented company and one of the largest landholders in
Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada's emerging gold district. The Company's primary focus is its
portfolio of gold projects, including the 100%-owned flagship, advanced-stage Moosehead project (a
Fosterville-type orogenic gold deposit), the Crippleback Lake (gold-copper porphyry) project, and the
district-scale Fleur de Lys (Dalradian-type orogenic gold) project.
The Company entered a strategic
alliance with Benton Resources Inc. (TSXV: BEX) through three large-scale joint-venture properties,
including Grey River, Golden Hope, and Kepenkeck in Newfoundland. The Golden Hope project was
recently spun out as a critical minerals-focused company, Vinland Lithium Inc. (TSXV: VLD), of which
Sokoman remains a major shareholder along with Benton Resources Inc., and Australian-based Elevra
Lithium Ltd. (ASX: SYA) (NASDAQ: ELVR) (OTCQB: SYAXF), formerly known as Sayona Mining
Limited.
For more information, please contact:
Denis Laviolette, CEO, Executive Chairman, Director
T:
647-992-9837
E
:
Cathy Hume, VP Corporate Development, Director
T:
416-868-1079 x 251
E:
Website:
www.sokomanmineralscorp.com
:
@SokomanMinerals
:
@SokomanMinerals
LinkedIn:
@SokomanMineralsCorp
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contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Actual results may
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reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof. More detailed information about potential
factors that could affect financial results is included in the documents filed from time to time with
the Canadian securities regulatory authorities by Sokoman Minerals Corp.
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