Kutcho Copper Announces Appointment of Board Member

Executive Summary

• Kutcho Copper Corp. has appointed Jody Shimkus to its Board of Directors.
• The Company has granted 1,000,000 stock options to senior officers and directors.

Key Details

• Director Appointment: Jody Shimkus joins the Board with over 35 years of experience in environmental policy and regulatory affairs, specifically regarding complex projects involving Indigenous engagement.
• Professional Background: Ms. Shimkus is currently President of JMS Consulting Inc. and a former Assistant Deputy Minister for the BC Ministries of Environment, Natural Resource Operations, and Mines.
• Stock Option Grant: 1,000,000 stock options granted to senior officers and directors.
• Option Terms:
  • Exercise price: $0.365 per share.
  • Term: Five years.
  • Vesting: Subject to requirements determined by the Board of Directors.

Notable Quotes

• Vince Sorace, President & CEO: "Her expertise, experience and depth of knowledge in environmental policies and regulatory affairs adds significant value to the Company as we look forward to taking the Kutcho project through the permitting process to a positive construction decision."
• Jody Shimkus, Director: "I am delighted to join the Board of Kutcho Copper. This is an exciting project that provides an excellent opportunity to advance a new mine in the Province of BC at a time when critical mineral development is essential to the modern economy."