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South Pacific Metals Bolsters Leadership and Incentives as PNG Exploration Advances

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  • South Pacific Metals is adding Simon Jackson to its board and appointing Rebecca Moriarty as CFO, enhancing mining and financial expertise.
  • The company granted 1.86 million restricted share units to key personnel, aligning incentives as it advances gold-copper exploration in Papua New Guinea.
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South Pacific Metals Bolsters Leadership and Incentives as PNG Exploration Advances

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An update from Kainantu Resources Ltd ( (TSE:SPMC) ) is now available.

South Pacific Metals Corp. has strengthened its leadership team by appointing veteran mining executive Simon Jackson to its board of directors and naming Rebecca Moriarty as chief financial officer, effective April 30, 2026. Jackson brings extensive experience across the mining project lifecycle and public markets, while Moriarty adds two decades of mining-focused financial and accounting expertise supported by consulting firm Malaspina Consultants.

The company is also implementing an equity-based incentive plan, granting 1.86 million restricted share units to directors, officers, employees and consultants, vesting in 2027 and 2028. The moves signal a push to bolster governance, financial stewardship and talent retention as South Pacific Metals advances its gold-copper exploration portfolio in Papua New Guinea and seeks to create long-term value for shareholders.

More about Kainantu Resources Ltd

South Pacific Metals Corp. is an emerging gold-copper exploration company operating in Papua New Guinea’s established gold and copper production corridors. The company holds four exploration properties—Ontenu (Osena), Anga, Kili Teke and May River—targeting high-grade, large-scale mineral systems near major regional deposits and discoveries.

Average Trading Volume: 103,798

Technical Sentiment Signal: Strong Sell

Current Market Cap: C$31.46M

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