Zodiac Gold Appoints Tom Dowrick as Director of Exploration
Zodiac Gold Appoints Tom Dowrick as Director of Exploration
Vancouver , BC , July 30 , 2024 - Zodiac Gold Inc. (“ Zodiac Gold ” or the “ Company ”) (TSX.V: ZAU ) , is
pleased to announce the appointment of Tom Dowrick as Director of Exploration. In this role, Mr. Dowrick
will oversee Zodiac Gold's exploration initiatives, including the identification of high - value targets, creation
and supervision of drill campaigns , and the overall development and execution of exploration programs .
Mr. Dowrick is a seasoned Chartered Geologist with 17 years of experience in the mining and exploration
industry. Since 2011, he has been a driving force at ACA Howe International Limited , where he serve s as
Managing Director. In this role, he manage s a range of geological and mining consultancy projects around
the globe, including serving as a consultant on Zodiac Gold's Todi Project in the Republic of Liberia, West
Africa. Mr. Dowrick has substantial experience in West Africa, having completed field and desk - based
reviews of the exploration activities of both public and private companies in Liberia, Mali, Guinea,
Mauritania, Sierra Leone, South Sudan, and Mozambique , in addition to projects in Argentina, Brazil , Costa
Rica, Ecuador , Kazakhstan , and Au stralia.
Tom graduated with a BSc in Geology and Geography from the University of Leicester in 2007 and
immediately commenced his career in the industry with Laramide Resources, where he worked on uranium
exploration in Queensland and the Northern Territory of Australia. He later transitioned to coal bed methane
exploration with Earth Data in Australia, followed by near - mine and regional copper exploration with CST
Mining at the Lady Annie Copper Mine , near Mount Isa, Australia , before returning to the UK with ACA
H owe .
Mr. Dowrick's involvement with Zodiac Gold since 2019 provides a unique advantage, as he is already
familiar with the Todi Project and the geology of the Todi Shear Zone , having authored the most recent NI
43 - 101 report . This familiarity will allow him to hit the ground running as he focuses on Zodiac ’s drilling
at the A lasala target . With his leadership, Zodiac Gold aims to optimize its exploration efforts and achieve
significant milestones as it advances the Todi Project.
The Company wishes to thank outgoing VP , Exploration , Efdal Olcer , for his service to the Company.
During his tenure as VP, Exploration , Mr. Olcer played a pivotal role in advancing the C ompany's
exploration programs , go public process and establishing a solid foundation for future growth. Mr. Olcer
will remain involved with the Company as a shareholder and consultant as he spends more time in his native
Turkey .
"Tom Dowrick's extensive experience and proven track record in exploration planning and resource
development make him an invaluable addition to our team," said David Kol, CEO of Zodiac Gold. "His
expertise in mineral exploration, combined with his in - depth knowledge of West African geology and
existing familiarity with the Todi Project, will be instrumental in driving our projects forward and achieving
our exploration goals."
" Working more closely with Zodiac Gold at this pivotal moment in its journey is an exciting opportunity,"
said Tom Dowrick. "I look forward to working with the team to unlock the potential of our projects and to
deliver on the C ompany's ambitious goals. There's potential for a multimillion - ounce discovery , and I'm
eager to get started."
About Zodiac Gold
Zodiac Gold Inc. (TSX.V:ZAU) is a West - African gold exploration company focused on its flagship Todi
Project situated in Liberia — a n underexplored, politically stable, mining - friendly jurisdiction hosting
several large - scale gold deposits. S trategically positioned along the fertile Todi Shear Zone, Zodiac Gold
is developing a district - scale gold opportunity covering a vast 2,316 km 2 land package. The Todi project
has undergone de - risking, showcasing proven gold occurrences at both surface and depth, with five drill -
ready targets and high - grade gold intercepts.
For further information, please visit the Zodiac Gold website at www.zodiac - gold.com or contact:
David Kol,
President & CEO
info@zodiac - gold.com
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and includes the negatives thereof. All statements other than statements of historical fac t included in this
release, including, without limitation, statements regarding the Company’s planned exploration programs
and drill programs and potential significance of results are forward - looking statements that involve
various risks and uncertainties. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate
and actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements.
Forward - looking statements are based on a number of material factors and assum ptions. Important factors
that could cause actual results to differ materially from Company’s expectations include actual
exploration results, changes in project parameters as plans continue to be refined, results of future
resource estimates, future metal prices, availability of capital, and financing on acceptable terms, general
economic, market or business conditions, uninsured risks, regulatory changes, defects in title, availability
of personnel, materials, and equipment on a timely basis, accidents or equipment breakdowns, delays in
receiving government approvals, unanticipated environmental impacts on operations and costs to remedy
same, and other exploration or other risks detailed herein and from time to time in the filings made by
the Company with securities regulators. Although the Company has attempted to identify important
factors that could cause actual actions, events, or results to differ from those described in forward - looking
statements, there may be other factors that cause such actions, ev ents, or results to differ materially from
those anticipated. There can be no assurance that forward - looking statements will prove to be accurate,
and accordingly readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward - looking statements.
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