Galleon Gold Corp. announced the passing of Chief Operating Officer Timothy G. Smith. With over 30 years of experience in the mining industry, he was an invaluable member of the GalleonGold team providing technical leadership and pragmatic guidance since 2021.

Having earned a Bachelor of Engineering (Metallurgical) from McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Mr. Smith's career took him to many large operations throughout North America. He was Vice President - U.S. & Canadian Operations at Apollo Gold where he led the mine start-up and mill expansion of the Black Fox Mine and Stock Mill located outside of Timmins, Ontario (now owned by McEwen Mining). He was also General Manager of the Montana Tunnels polymetallic mine, Montana, Operating Manager at Red Dog Mine in Alaska, Vice President - Operations for Pine Point Mining (now owned byOsisko Metals) and COO of Fire River Gold.

Mr. Smith also operated a private consulting firm, Tunnels LLC.