SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA: Ardiden Limited announced the appointment of experienced mining executive, Mr Gregory Romain, to the role of Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of the Company, effective 24 April 2023, or earlier by agreement.
Gregory Romain will be based in Toronto, Ontario, which provides him efficient and timely access to oversee Ardiden’s 100%-owned Pickle Lake Gold Project, located in northwest Ontario, Canada.
Mr Romain is a highly regarded senior executive with over 30 years’ experience, most recently as CEO and President of MacDonald Mines Exploration Limited (TSX.V: BMK). Prior to this, Mr Romain was President & CEO of Gowest Gold Ltd (TSX.V: GWA) where he advanced its flagship Bradshaw gold project, located in Timmins Ontario, from a pure exploration play to a fully permitted 1,500 tonnes per day (TPD) underground development. Mr Romain brings a broad range of leadership, commercial and technical skills to Ardiden and has a deep understanding of both mining and exploration in Canada.
Commenting on the appointment, Non-Executive Chair, Mr Bruce McFadzean, said: “The Board is delighted to have secured a leading industry executive of Greg’s calibre and experience. He impressed us with his business acumen and broad range of skills to progress the Pickle Lake Gold Project.
Ardiden was persistent in its commitment to fill the position in North America. We are excited to be focusing on the Pickle Lake Gold Project and the opportunities held in the well-endowed Uchi geological sub-province. Greg’s appointment as Ardiden’s first Canadian based director will advance the Company in delivering its strategic ambitions.”
Commenting on his appointment, Mr Romain said: “It is a privilege to be appointed to the role of Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, as Ardiden seeks to progress its Pickle Lake Gold project. I look forward to leading the Ardiden team and building on the Company’s positive relationships with its surrounding communities to ensure that tangible value is created for all stakeholders.”
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