Not for distribution to United States news wire services or for dissemination in the United States. Lomiko Metals Inc. ( TSX.V: LMR ) has announced a senior finance change: Robert Boisjoli has departed from his role as chief financial officer (CFO), effective April 10, 2026. To maintain financial leadership and operational stability during the search for a new permanent CFO, the board has appointed Belinda Labatte as interim CFO. Ms. Labatte continues to serve as Executive Chair of the Board of Directors while assuming the temporary responsibilities of the finance function to ensure an orderly transition.
The company emphasized that the interim appointment is intended to preserve continuity in reporting, budgeting and capital planning as Lomiko advances its exploration and development activities. The executive leadership team and board will oversee the recruitment process for a permanent chief financial officer with relevant mining-capital-market experience. On behalf of the board, Gordana Slepcev, CEO & President and Director of Lomiko Metals Inc., communicated the change and reaffirmed the company’s focus on project advancement and stakeholder engagement.
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Project portfolio and regional footprint
Lomiko continues to hold a prominent position in Quebec through its advanced La Loutre graphite development, located in southern Quebec within the territory of the Kitigan Zibi Anishinabeg (KZA) First Nation. The La Loutre project lies in the Outaouais and Laurentides regions, roughly 180 kilometres northwest of Montreal, and comprises a single contiguous block of 76 mineral claims totaling 4,528 hectares (45.3 km2). The continuity of the land package supports long-term planning for exploration, permitting and potential development phases.
Early-stage assets across the Laurentians
Beyond La Loutre, the company maintains interests in seven early-stage properties in southern Quebec — Ruisseau, Tremblant, Meloche, Boyd, Dieppe, North Low and Carmin — representing 328 claims over 18,622 hectares within the Laurentian region and within KZA territory. These prospects provide a diverse pipeline for potential discovery and future value creation, supporting the firm’s exploration strategy while permitting integration with community and regulatory stakeholders.
Other holdings and strategic options
In addition to its Quebec portfolio, Lomiko has optioned an early-stage prospect known as the Yellow Fox Property in Newfoundland and Labrador. The site is situated about 10 kilometres southwest of the town of Glenwood and lies south of the Trans-Canada Highway. The Yellow Fox target is being explored for precious metals, antimony and rare earth elements (REEs), potentially widening the company’s commodity exposure and complementing its graphite-focused assets.
Operational continuity and investor communication
The interim appointment of Ms. Labatte aims to ensure uninterrupted financial oversight, compliance with reporting obligations and continued communication with investors and partners during the search for a permanent CFO. The company has indicated that recruitment will focus on candidates with public-mining company finance experience and the ability to support capital-raising, fiscal discipline and project advancement. Lomiko will disclose further updates as they become available in accordance with securities rules and corporate governance practices.
Regulatory and forward-looking considerations
This announcement contains forward-looking information (FLI) about Lomiko’s plans and expectations. Such statements, which may include projections about financing, project timelines, capital needs and exploration progress, are inherently uncertain. The forward-looking information is based on assumptions and subject to risks — including capital markets conditions, competition in mineral exploration, economic variables and permitting uncertainties — that could cause actual outcomes to differ materially from current expectations.
The company points readers to the full cautionary language in its public filings and in the “Forward-Looking Statements” section of its latest management discussion and analysis, available on SEDAR+. Lomiko does not undertake to update forward-looking information except as required under applicable securities laws. Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its regulation services provider accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
Contacts and governance
For additional information please consult the company’s website at www.lomiko.com, or contact the corporate office by telephone at 1-833-4-LOMIKO or by e-mail at [email protected]. This news release is issued on behalf of the board by Gordana Slepcev, CEO & President and Director, Lomiko Metals Inc., and reflects the company’s commitment to transparency during executive transitions.
