VANCOUVER, BC, Nov. 28,
2024 /PRNewswire/ - Galiano Gold Inc. ("Galiano"
or the "Company") (TSX: GAU) (NYSE American: GAU) is
pleased to announce that its Board of Directors has approved the
appointment of Mr. Lauren Roberts as
a non-executive director, effective as of January 1, 2025. This appointment expands the
Board to eight directors, seven of whom are independent. Mr.
Roberts is a Professional Mining Engineer with 35 years of
international mining experience across operations, permitting,
construction and executive leadership roles.
Most recently, Mr. Roberts served as Chief Operating Officer
("COO") for Hecla Mining Company, overseeing operations, safety,
environment, technical services and capital projects. Prior to
this, he spent 15 years with Kinross Gold Corporation, including
three years as COO managing Kinross' global operations. Mr. Roberts
holds a Bachelor of Science (Highest Honours) in Mining Engineering
from the New Mexico Institute of Mining and
Technology.
"Lauren is an excellent addition to our Board of Directors,
bringing demonstrated operational experience and leadership in the
mining industry," said Matt Badylak,
Galiano's President and Chief Executive Officer. "His expertise
will be instrumental as we continue to execute on our strategy to
create long-term value for our stakeholders. We look forward to
benefiting from his insights and guidance as we continue to grow
the Company."
About Galiano Gold Inc.
Galiano is focused on creating a sustainable business capable of
value creation for all stakeholders through production, exploration
and disciplined deployment of its financial resources. The Company
owns the Asanko Gold Mine, which is located in Ghana, West
Africa. Galiano is committed to the highest standards for
environmental management, social responsibility, and the health and
safety of its employees and neighbouring communities. For more
information, please visit www.galianogold.com.
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