{
  "id": 19218569,
  "title": "Apogee Minerals appoints John Shmyr to board of directors",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/09/apogee-minerals-appoints-john-shmyr-to-board-of-directors",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-11-09T21:04:34.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Investing.com",
    "slug": "investing-com",
    "url": "https://www.investing.com/news/company-news/apogee-minerals-appoints-john-shmyr-to-board-of-directors-93CH-5013170"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "VANCOUVER, British Columbia - Apogee Minerals Ltd. has announced the appointment of John Shmyr to its board of directors, effective immediately. The Saskatoon-based geologist boasts 15 years of exploration experience, currently leading the company's Saskatchewan team. Shmyr has worked with Murchison Minerals and Abasca Resources Inc., where he held prominent positions such as consulting geologist, Vice-President of Exploration, Vice-President of Engagement and Communications, and CEO. In his new role, Shmyr's expertise will bolster Apogee's technical knowledge of VMS style deposits, aiding the company in expanding its asset base and developing the Knife Lake copper project, which is known for its historic VMS style resource. Jim Pettit, a former director, has stepped down from the board, effective immediately. Apogee Minerals is a Canadian exploration company focusing on copper and base metals, holding an option to acquire a 100% interest in the Knife Lake Copper Project, which spans 54 mineral claims covering approximately 35,255 hectares in east-central Saskatchewan.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "John Shmyr joins Apogee Minerals board immediately",
    "Geologist with 15 years exploration experience",
    "Shmyr to enhance Apogee's VMS deposit expertise"
  ],
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}