Asante Gold Announces Appointment of Chief Operating Officer and Management and Board Changes

Executive Summary

• Campbell Baird appointed Chief Operating Officer, effective immediately.
• Dave Anthony will retire as President and CEO (effective May 15 2026); a search for a new CEO has begun.
• Dr. Roger Norwich retires as a director (effective March 10 2026).
• Michele Muscillo and Kevin Tomlinson retained as advisors to support governance and strategic initiatives.

Key Details

• COO Appointment: Campbell Baird, with 30+ years of international mining operational experience, joins Asante Gold Corp. as COO to drive production efficiencies at Bibiani and Chirano mines.
• CEO Retirement: Dave Anthony, President & CEO since March 2022, will retire on May 15 2026; he will serve in an advisory capacity during a transitional period. A formal search for his replacement is underway.
• Advisor Retentions:
• Michele Muscillo – partner at HopgoodGanim Lawyers, experienced in corporate governance and capital markets.
• Kevin Tomlinson – veteran of exploration, M&A, and financing; former chair of Cardinal Resources Ltd., with extensive board experience.
• Director Retirement: Dr. Roger Norwich steps down as a director effective March 10 2026 after serving since August 2020 and contributing to multiple board committees.

Notable Quotes

• Malik Easah, Executive Chairman: “Campbell brings deep operational experience… His appointment strengthens Asante’s operational leadership at a critical time.”
• Malik Easah on CEO retirement: “The Company owes Dave a debt of gratitude… We wish Dave well.”