Northisle Announces Appointment of Kevin O’Kane as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer

Northisle Copper and Gold Inc. announced significant executive leadership changes as the company strengthens its management structure. Kevin O'Kane has been appointed Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer while maintaining his role as a non-independent Director, representing a consolidation of operational oversight under an existing board member with deep company knowledge.

The company also promoted Nicholas Van Dyk to Executive Vice President while he continues in his dual role as Chief Financial Officer and Corporate Secretary. This elevation recognizes Van Dyk's expanded responsibilities and signals the company's confidence in his leadership capabilities across multiple functional areas.

The announcement includes the planned retirement of Robin Tolbert, Chief Geoscientist, effective September 13, 2025. Tolbert will transition to an advisory role, ensuring continuity of geological expertise during the succession period. This planned transition allows Northisle adequate time to identify and onboard a replacement while retaining access to Tolbert's institutional knowledge.

These leadership changes appear designed to streamline operations and strengthen executive capacity as Northisle advances its copper and gold projects. The appointments of O'Kane and promotion of Van Dyk suggest the company is positioning itself for operational growth while maintaining geological expertise through Tolbert's ongoing advisory role.