Honey Badger Silver Appoints Tom Chep as Innovation Advisor

Executive Summary

• Honey Badger Silver Inc. announced the appointment of Tom Chep, PEng., as Innovation Advisor.
• Mr. Chep will lead the evaluation of emerging technologies—including drones, robotics, AI, and energy generation/storage—to support the efficient and ecologically sound restart of the PC Silver Mine.
• His mandate focuses on identifying opportunities in electrification, automation, remote operations, and advanced logistics to reduce capital/operating costs and improve long-term sustainability.

Key Details

• Appointee: Tom Chep, PEng.
• Role: Innovation Advisor
• Primary Focus: Evaluation and integration of advanced technologies (drones, robotics, AI, energy generation/storage, electrification, automation, remote operations, and transportation/logistics).
• Strategic Objectives: Accelerate PC Silver Mine production restart, reduce capital and operating expenditures, improve operational reliability, and strengthen environmental sustainability.
• Indigenous Partnership: Mandate includes collaborating with Indigenous technology groups and Honey Badger Silver's Indigenous partners, with a specific focus on integrating Indigenous Knowledge into emerging technological solutions.
• Professional Background: Founder of Arc Motor Company Inc.; extensive experience in advanced energy systems, infrastructure development, electrification, and complex technical project execution; licensed Professional Engineer with a degree in Electrical Engineering.

Notable Quotes

• Chad Williams, Executive Chairman: "Tom brings a rare combination of advanced engineering expertise, entrepreneurial vision, and real-world experience developing and commercializing transformative technologies... He will evaluate many new technologies, such as the latest drone, robotic, AI, and energy generation/storage technologies, to ensure that the PC Silver Mine re-starts production as quickly, efficiently, and as ecologically sound as possible."
• Tom Chep, Innovation Advisor: "I am excited to join Honey Badger Silver at such a pivotal stage in the Company's growth... I look forward to working with the team to evaluate solutions that can improve project performance, strengthen sustainability, and help position Honey Badger Silver as a modern, technology-enabled mining company."