Bronco Resources Corp. (TSX-V:BRON) has announced the appointment of Dev Rishy-Maharaj as Chief Executive Officer and Director, effective immediately. Rishy-Maharaj succeeds Corbin Stewart, who will continue to serve on the board of directors. The leadership change comes as the company sharpens its focus on the Placer Mountain Gold Project in Princeton, British Columbia, leveraging current robust gold prices.
Rishy-Maharaj brings 14 years of experience in mining and mineral exploration operations across British Columbia, Yukon, and Ontario. His background includes work at the Highland Valley Copper Mine and leadership roles in remote greenfield and brownfield exploration projects. He has technical expertise in copper porphyry and gold exploration, with a reputation for disciplined, results-focused execution. "I'm excited to lead Bronco at a time when strong gold prices present a compelling opportunity," Rishy-Maharaj said. "The Company is well positioned to apply a methodical exploration approach as we advance our flagship Placer Mountain Gold Project."
Stewart's continued involvement as a director ensures continuity as Bronco enters its next growth phase. The company also announced it has granted 825,000 stock options to directors, officers, and consultants at an exercise price of $0.06 for five years, subject to TSX Venture Exchange approval, in accordance with its stock option plan.
Bronco Resources is currently focused on the Placer Mountain Gold Project, emphasizing disciplined capital deployment and leveraging historic strength in gold prices to advance shareholder value. The project is held under an 88%/12% joint venture with Universal Copper Ltd. Bronco's board of directors is seasoned in mineral exploration with extensive international experience.
