Yukon Metals appoints Coates as interim CEO
2025-12-17 20:53 ET – News Release
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YUKON METALS ANNOUNCES CEO TRANSITION
Yukon Metals Corp.’s board of directors has appointed Jim Coates (executive vice-president and a director of the company) as interim chief executive officer of the company, effective immediately. Mr. Coates replaces Rory Quinn, who has made the decision to resign as president, chief executive officer and a director of the company. The board will initiate a search for a successor CEO and will work with management and an executive search firm to ensure success in the process.
Pat Burke, chair of the board of directors, said: “We want to thank Rory for his work and efforts launching Yukon Metals into its current position as a company and wish him all the best in his future endeavours. The board has determined that now is the right time to transition leadership to advance the vast opportunity represented by Yukon Metals’ land package and employees going forward. Jim will be critical to the company by leveraging his in-depth knowledge of the land assets, the region, and the people involved with the company and the community.”
The board will work closely with Mr. Coates and his management team to execute the company’s business strategy into 2026. Mr. Coates will serve as interim CEO until a successor is identified and appointed, at which time he will resume his important role with the management team as executive vice-president and will remain on the board.
About Yukon Metals Corp.
Yukon Metals is a well-financed exploration company with a 17-project portfolio covering more than 43,000 hectares. Built on over 30 years of Berdahl family prospecting, the same team behind Snowline Gold Corp.’s district-scale assets, the company provides exposure to copper, gold, silver and critical metals. While advancing high-priority drill targets at the Birch and AZ copper-gold systems and the Star River gold-silver project, the company is also conducting generative exploration across its broader portfolio to develop the next pipeline of discovery opportunities. Guided by an experienced leadership team with technical, financial and Yukon expertise, the company is well positioned to unlock new mineral discoveries across Yukon.
Yukon Metals is committed to fostering sustainable growth and prosperity within Yukon’s local communities, while also enhancing shareholder value. Rooted in a philosophy of inclusiveness and shared prosperity, the company’s strategy offers both local community members and investors the opportunity to contribute to and benefit from its success.
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