Lion Copper & Gold Appoints Experienced CFO Maria Paredes with Growth-Aligned Incentives
LCGMF has more than doubled off its 52-week low of $0.076 on light trading volume (0.2× avg).
Summary
Lion Copper & Gold appointed Maria Milagros Paredes, an experienced mining and finance executive, as its new CFO, with a compensation package designed to incentivize major strategic and market capitalization growth.
Key Events · Executive and Board Changes · LCGMF
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New CFO Appointment
Maria Milagros Paredes has been appointed as the Chief Financial Officer and Corporate Secretary, effective June 22, 2026.
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Extensive Industry Experience
Ms. Paredes brings over 30 years of experience in mining finance, project evaluation, mine development, and corporate governance, including prior CFO roles at Mako Mining Corp. and Bellhaven Copper & Gold Inc.
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Performance-Based Compensation
Her compensation package includes 2,500,000 stock options, with 1,000,000 vesting immediately and 1,500,000 tied to performance milestones such as uplisting to Nasdaq/NYSE or achieving a $200 million market capitalization.
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Amicable CFO Transition
Former CFO Lei Wang ceased her role but will continue to serve the company in an advisory capacity, indicating a smooth leadership transition without disagreement.
Analysis · LCGMF · Energy & Transportation
This appointment strengthens the executive team at a critical juncture for Lion Copper & Gold, which is actively advancing its Yerington Copper Project. Ms. Paredes' extensive experience in mining finance, project evaluation, and corporate governance, coupled with performance-based stock options tied to significant milestones like uplisting to Nasdaq/NYSE and achieving a $200 million market capitalization, strongly aligns her incentives with shareholder value creation and the company's strategic growth objectives. Her expertise is crucial for managing the financial complexities of project development and potential capital market activities.
At the time of this filing, LCGMF was trading at $0.18 on OTC in the Energy & Transportation sector, with a market capitalization of approximately $75.9M. The 52-week trading range was $0.08 to $0.33. This filing was assessed with positive market sentiment and an importance score of 8 out of 10.