NexMetals Mining Appoints Former Kinross Gold COO Warwick Morley-Jepson to Board

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NexMetals Mining Corp. appointed Warwick Morley-Jepson, a veteran mining executive and former COO of Kinross Gold, to its Board of Directors and as Co-Chair of a new Safety, Sustainability and Technical Committee.

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• New Independent Director Appointed

  Warwick Morley-Jepson was appointed to NexMetals Mining Corp.'s Board of Directors, effective January 8, 2026, increasing the board to nine members.

• Extensive Mining Expertise

  Mr. Morley-Jepson brings over 40 years of experience in precious and base metal sectors, including serving as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer for Kinross Gold Corporation and Ivanhoe Mines.

• Co-Chair of New Committee

  He will serve as an independent director and Co-Chair of the Company's newly formed Safety, Sustainability and Technical Committee, alongside Philipa Varris.

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The appointment of Warwick Morley-Jepson, a highly experienced mining executive, to NexMetals Mining Corp.'s Board of Directors is a significant positive development. His extensive background, including leadership roles at major companies like Kinross Gold and Ivanhoe Mines, brings valuable operational and project development expertise. His co-chairmanship of the new Safety, Sustainability and Technical Committee signals a strategic focus on critical aspects of mining, which is particularly relevant as the company optimizes its Selebi and Selkirk assets. This move strengthens the board's capabilities and governance.