• iMetal named Morgan Verge vice president, exploration, to lead exploration strategy and execution for the Gowganda West gold project.
• Verge is founder and president of Verge Geological Consulting; president of the Nova Scotia Prospectors Association; a professional geoscientist with 15+ years’ experience.
• Appointment follows a $3 million private placement; McFarlane Lake Mining took a 19.9% stake, gained the right to nominate one director, advisory role on Gowganda West.

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