Lahontan Gold appoints Billy Choi as chief financial officer

Lahontan Gold Corp., a Nevada-focused gold and silver mining company, has appointed Billy Choi as their new Chief Financial Officer. Choi will take on the role starting October 2026, succeeding John McNeice, who has held the position since the company's founding. Choi brings extensive experience in financial management, having previously served as Vice President of Finance at Lithium Royalty Corp., where he played a key role in the company's IPO and transition to public trading.

Responsible for financial reporting, internal controls, and finance infrastructure development, Choi also contributed to the company's acquisition by Altius Minerals and subsequent integration. Choi holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Toronto and is a CPA, CA. Lahontan Gold Corp. is currently advancing permitting for the Santa Fe Mine, targeting production to restart in 2027, with a NI 43-101 compliant Indicated Mineral Resource of 1,195,000 ounces of gold equivalent and an Inferred Mineral Resource of 1,190,000 ounces of gold equivalent.