Vancouver, British Columbia — September 3, 2026 — Leads & Copy — Kingfisher Metals Corp. (TSXV: KFR) (FSE: 9700) (OTCQX: KGFMF) announced the appointment of Jasper Bertisen as an independent, non-executive director, effective immediately. Bertisen is a mining investment and finance professional with over two decades of experience in mining private equity, project evaluation, corporate finance, and governance within the global resource sector. He played a significant role in the growth and development of Resource Capital Funds (RCF) from 2004 to 2023, focusing on investments in mining companies during their engineering, permitting, financing, construction, and commissioning phases. Bertisen currently serves on RCF’s Investment Committee. His earlier career included work in Germany, Finland, Chile, and Australia, across various open-pit and underground mining operations.
Bertisen’s current directorships include Collective Mining Ltd. (NYSE: CNL) (TSX: CNL), ERDA Resource Opportunities Inc. (TSXV: ERDA), and Endolith, Inc. He also contributes to the advisory boards of several mining technology companies and holds a position as an adjunct professor at the Colorado School of Mines. He holds an M.Sc. in Mineral Economics from the Colorado School of Mines and an M.Sc. in Mining Engineering from Delft University of Technology. He has previously served on the boards of other mining companies.
In conjunction with Bertisen’s appointment, Chris Beltgens is stepping down as a director to pursue other business ventures. Kingfisher’s President and CEO, Dustin Perry, expressed his pleasure in welcoming Bertisen to the board, highlighting his extensive experience in mining investment, project evaluation, corporate finance, and governance as a valuable asset for advancing the company’s projects in the Golden Triangle. Perry also thanked Beltgens for his contributions.
Bertisen stated his enthusiasm for joining Kingfisher’s board during an exciting period for the company, citing its strong project portfolio in the Golden Triangle and its potential for continued success. He looks forward to applying his experience to support the company’s growth and maximize shareholder value.
The Company also announced the grant of 350,000 stock options to Bertisen. These options are exercisable for five years at C$1.16 per share and will vest over 24 months, according to the Company’s stock option plan.
Kingfisher Metals Corp. is a Canadian exploration company focused on copper-gold exploration in the Golden Triangle, British Columbia. The company has established a significant land position through acquisitions and option agreements, including the 933 km² HWY 37 Project and the 202 km² Forrest Kerr Project. Kingfisher also owns two district-scale orogenic gold projects in British Columbia, totaling 641 km². The company currently has 157,329,335 shares outstanding.
Source: Kingfisher Metals Corp.
