• Blackrock Silver (BRC) has appointed Edie Thome to its board of directors to serve as an Independent Director
  • Thome brings a wealth of senior leadership and board experience, specifically in the area of ESG relating to strategy, operations and projects
  • Blackrock is a junior precious metals-focused exploration company
  • Blackrock Silver Corp. (BRC) remains unchanged, trading at C$0.48 per share at 3:12 pm ET

Blackrock Silver (BRC) has appointed Edie Thome to its board of directors to serve as an Independent Director.

Thome brings a wealth of senior leadership and board experience, specifically in the area of ESG relating to strategy, operations and projects. Her work experience includes government relations, governance, environmental permitting and compliance. She also has experience working on the ground with First Nations and Indigenous groups, stakeholders, elected officials and landowners on projects and operations in the natural resource sector.

She has a proven track record of success with advocacy efforts at both the provincial and federal levels. Specifically, she has contributed to changes to the legislative and regulatory frameworks that support responsible resource development.

Currently, Thome serves as an independent director for Wesdome Gold Mines Ltd. She is also the consulting advisor to industries integral to global economies. She has completed her Directors Education Program through the Institute of Corporate Directors at Rotman. Edie holds an Architectural Technology diploma as well as a BFA from The University of Alberta.

Andrew Pollard, President and CEO of Blackrock, commented on the appointment.

“It is my pleasure to welcome Edie to the team at this exciting juncture for the company as we seek to advance and build upon our three emerging discoveries in Nevada. Edie brings an immense amount of credibility to the role, with an extensive breadth of experience that adds a crucial new dynamic to our board of directors. I look forward to the opportunity to work closely with her as we ready for our next phase of growth.”

Blackrock is a junior precious metals-focused exploration company.

Blackrock Silver Corp. (BRC) remains unchanged, trading at C$0.48 per share at 3:12 pm ET.


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