VANCOUVER, British Columbia – West Red Lake Gold Mines Ltd., a prominent gold mining development company, has announced a significant addition to its executive leadership team. The company has appointed Jaclyn Ruptash as Vice President of Communications, a strategic move aimed at enhancing its corporate communications and investor relations functions.
Extensive Experience in Resources Sector
Ms. Ruptash brings a wealth of expertise to her new role, with more than two decades of domestic and international experience in the resources industry. Her professional background encompasses investor relations, corporate communications, capital markets, governance, and regulatory compliance across multiple jurisdictions and commodities.
Most recently, she served as Vice President of Communications and Investor Relations with NexMetals Mining Corp., following its evolution from Premium Resources Corp. and North American Nickel Inc. During her tenure, she successfully strengthened market positioning during periods of corporate transformation and deepened engagement with both institutional and retail investors.
Proven Track Record in Corporate Transactions
Throughout her distinguished career, Ms. Ruptash has led comprehensive communications and investor engagement strategies for numerous key corporate transactions. Her experience spans financings, corporate restructuring initiatives, and go-public transactions across both publicly listed and private resource companies.
Her professional journey covers all stages of the mining lifecycle, from early exploration through to full-scale production, providing her with a comprehensive understanding of the industry's unique challenges and opportunities.
Strategic Importance of the Appointment
Shane Williams, President and Chief Executive Officer of West Red Lake Gold Mines, emphasized the strategic importance of this appointment. "Jaclyn is a strong addition to our team at an important stage for the Company as we continue to optimize commercial production at the Madsen Mine," Williams stated.
"Clear and consistent communication with our stakeholders remains a priority, and Jaclyn's track record of building credibility with investors and executing effective communications strategies will support that focus. We are pleased to welcome Jaclyn to the team as we continue to execute on our plans in the Red Lake Gold District."
Responsibilities and Strategic Focus
In her new capacity, Ms. Ruptash will lead all aspects of the Company's communications and investor relations functions. Her primary focus will be delivering clear, consistent messaging while expanding engagement with institutional and retail investors as West Red Lake Gold continues to execute its growth strategy.
This appointment comes at a crucial time for the company as it advances its flagship Madsen Gold Mine and associated 47 square kilometer land package in Ontario's highly productive Red Lake Gold District.
About West Red Lake Gold Mines
West Red Lake Gold Mines Ltd. is a publicly traded gold mining development company focused on advancing and developing its flagship Madsen Gold Mine in Ontario's Red Lake district. The Red Lake Gold District of Northwest Ontario has historically yielded over 30 million ounces of gold from high-grade zones and hosts some of the world's richest gold deposits.
The company also holds the wholly owned Rowan Property in Red Lake, covering 31 square kilometers and including three past-producing gold mines: Rowan, Mount Jamie, and Red Summit.
For further information, interested parties can contact Jaclyn Ruptash directly at (604) 805-0902 or via email at investors@wrlgold.com. Additional company information is available on the official website at https://www.westredlakegold.com.
