Silicon Metals Corp. Announces Appointment of Mr. Ray Wladichuk to Chief Executive Officer

Executive Summary

• Silicon Metals Corp. appoints current director Ray Wladichuk as the new Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately.
• Outgoing CEO Morgan Good resigns from both the executive role and the board of directors.
• The appointment is positioned as a catalyst for advancing the company’s critical‑minerals strategy and unlocking value across its Canadian silica projects.

Key Details

• Ray Wladichuk brings 15+ years of experience in mineral exploration, engineering, and construction, holding professional geoscientist registrations in BC and Ontario.
• Educational background: B.Sc. in Earth Sciences; Graduate Diploma in Business Administration (Simon Fraser University).
• Wladichuk has previously held multiple C‑suite, director, and technical roles within the industry.
• The board thanks former CEO Morgan Good for his contributions to corporate and operational initiatives.
• No immediate changes to project timelines or financing disclosed; focus remains on advancing Maple Birch, Crystal Hills, Ptarmigan Silica, Silica Ridge, and Longworth Silica projects.

Notable Quotes

“The team at Silicon Metals has a plan to move this company to the next level and a focused vision to become a significant critical minerals company… I am excited to put our plan into action and begin unlocking the value of our projects across Canada.” – Ray Wladichuk, new CEO.