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Management

Almaden Announces Management Transition

By The Northwire Desk — AI Analysis Oct 03, 2025 · 07:30 AMM · 0.27 Almaden Minerals Ltd.
AMM · Price

Executive Summary

  • Douglas McDonald appointed President and Chief Executive Officer of Almaden Minerals Ltd., effective immediately.
  • Former Vice Chair, Morgan Poliquin, named Vice Chair of the Board.
  • McDonald brings 25+ years of resources, investment banking, and foreign‑trade policy experience, including prior roles as VP Corporate Development (2014) and EVP (2021) at Almaden.

Key Details

  • New CEO: Douglas McDonald – previously Vice President Corporate Development (joined 2014) and Executive Vice President (2021).
  • Background: Over 25 years in resources, investment banking (Salman Partners Inc.), and Canadian foreign service; expertise in mineral economics (B.Com & M.A.Sc., UBC).
  • Board Appointment: Morgan Poliquin appointed Vice Chair of the Company’s Board of Directors.
  • Board Sign‑off: Announcement issued on behalf of Chairman J. Duane Poliquin.

Notable Quotes

“[No direct quote provided in release]” (The release contains a signature line from Chairman J. Duane Poliquin but no verbatim CEO or board member quotation.)

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