Discovery Mining Appoints Key Executives and Promotes Management Team

TORONTO, Sept. 07, 2026 /CourierPR/ -- Discovery Mining Ltd. announced significant management changes aimed at bolstering the company's growth strategy in both Canada and Mexico. The appointments include Bill Shaver to the Board of Directors, bringing over six decades of mining industry experience to the table. Shaver’s background includes founding Dynatec Corporation and serving as Chief Operating Officer at McEwan Mining Inc.

Additionally, Ewan Downie was appointed as Advisor to the President, CEO, and Chairman. Downie has over 30 years of experience in the exploration and mining industry, having founded and led several successful mining ventures, including i-80 Gold Corp. and Premier Gold Mines Inc.

Internal promotions were also announced, with key roles filled by members of the current management team. Duncan King was promoted to Co-Chief Operating Officer, previously serving as Senior Vice President, Canadian Operations. Gord Leavoy was appointed Co-Chief Operating Officer, stepping up from Senior Vice President, Mineral Processing. Eric Kallio was elevated to Executive Vice President, Exploration, having previously held the role of Senior Vice President, Exploration. Darin Smith was promoted to Executive Vice President, Business Development & Strategy, from his position as Senior Vice President, Corporate Development. Mark Utting was promoted to Executive Vice President, Investor Relations and Communications, from Senior Vice President, Investor Relations. Amanda Kasner was named Senior Vice President, Finance and Treasury, stepping up from Vice President, Business Optimization. Meri Verli was promoted to Senior Vice President, Business Improvements, from her role as Senior Advisor, Business Improvements.

Mike Mayhew joined the company in a new position as Vice President, Special Projects, bringing over 30 years of mining and project execution experience, particularly from his roles at Kirkland Lake Gold Ltd.

Tony Makuch, Discovery’s President, CEO, and Chairman, commented on the appointments, stating, “Bill and Ewan are highly-skilled and experienced mining professionals, who I have had the privilege to know and work with over many years. I am confident that they will make very valuable contributions to the future success of Discovery, as we pursue our extensive growth plans in both Canada and Mexico.”

Discovery Mining Ltd. is a growing precious metals company with a focus on gold, silver, and critical minerals. The company is advancing plans to more than double its annual gold production through investments in its Porcupine assets, which include multiple operations, attractive growth projects, and significant exploration upside in the renowned gold camp in and near Timmins, Ontario. The acquisition of the Kidd Operations in June 2026 further increased Discovery’s land position within the camp, providing valuable infrastructure and adding critical minerals to its current production profile.

The company’s silver exposure comes mainly from the 100%-owned Cordero project, one of the world’s largest undeveloped silver deposits, located close to infrastructure in a prolific mining belt in Chihuahua State, Mexico.