Talisker Resources Ltd. announced the appointment of Stephen Burleton to the board of directors with immediate effect. Mr. Burleton is an experienced mining executive with significant experience in capital raising, corporate development and strategy. Prior to his recent role as Interim CEO of the Angus Gold Inc., Mr. Burleton was the President and CEO of GT Gold where he brought Newmont Corporation in as a strategic investor.

Prior to that he was Vice President, Business Development, at Richmont Mines Inc. which was acquired by Alamos Gold Inc. for USD 770 million in November 2017. Mr. Burleton was responsible for the financing at Richmont and worked closely with its executive team in determining Richmont?s strategic direction. He has over 18 years of experience in the Canadian investment banking industry as Managing Director of Investment Banking at Wellington West Capital Markets Inc., Scotia Capital Inc. and BMO Capital Markets advising on strategic transactions and executing debt and equity financing for companies in the mining, fertilizer and industrial products sectors.

Mr. Burleton is on the boards of Angus Gold Inc., Banyan Gold Corp. and Kirkland Lake Discoveries Corp. He is a CFA Charterholder and holds an MBA from York University and received his ICD.D from the Rotman School of Management.