SAGA Metals Appoints Vernon Shein, Former Exploration Manager at B2Gold, to its Board of Advisors
SAGA Metals Appoints Vernon Shein, Former Exploration Manager at B2Gold,
to its Board of Advisors
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, May 15, 2025 -- SAGA Metals Corp. (“SAGA” or the “Company”) (TSXV: SAGA)
(OTCQB: SAGMF) (FSE: 20H) , a North American exploration company specializing in the discovery of critical minerals, is
pleased to announce the appointment of Vernon Shein to its board of advisors.
A mining industry veteran with 39 years of exploration industry experience, Mr. Shein spent the last 18 years as Exploration
Manager for Bema Gold Corp. and its successor company B2Gold, specializing in advancing exploration programs through
Preliminary Economic Assessment, Feasibility Study and into production.
Mr. Shein holds a B.Sc., Specialization Geology, from Concordia University and has conducted exploration programs on gold
and base metals projects located throughout Canada, South America, Russia and the Asia Pacific. While serving as
Exploration Manager at B2Gold, projects that he has managed from exploration through to production include the Kupol Mine
in Russia, the Jabali Mine in Nicaragua and the Montana open pit at the Masbate Mine in the Philippines. At the Kupol Mine,
Mr. Shein oversaw the drilling and modeling of the deposit through Pre-Economic Assessment in 2004 and Final Feasibility in
2005. Mr. Shein also developed the Jabali Mine from an untested, previously mined prospect to a mineable reserve/resource in
two years with mining commencing in 2013. In recent years, Mr. Shein oversaw exploration activities at the Masbate Mine
which developed new reserves at the Montana and Pajo deposits. He also oversaw exploration at the Aurion/B2GOLD joint
venture in Central Lapland, Finland, resulting in the discovery of the western extension of Rupert's Ikkari deposit.
“We are thrilled to welcome Vern to SAGA’s board of advisors,” stated Mike Stier, CEO & Director of SAGA Metals . “Vern’s
industry insight will be valuable across our entire suite of prospective critical mineral projects with initial focus spent on the
Radar Ti-V-Fe project near Cartwright, Labrador. With the exceptional results to date from our maiden drill program and the
ability to fast track this project, building a board of technically proficient advisors with world class experience is paramount to
our success. The Radar project is poised for advanced development and we’re fortunate to have Vern’s expertise as a
sounding board as we move through these critical next steps.”
Mr. Shein commented: “I am excited to be advising SAGA Metals Corp. with their intelligent, diversified and aggressive
exploration programs targeting critical minerals that support the green energy transition. Given my successful advancement of
several projects from grass roots through to production, I’m eager to add value to SAGA’s rapidly evolving Radar Ti-V-Fe
project.”
About SAGA Metals Corp.
SAGA Metals Corp. is a North American mining company focused on the exploration and discovery of critical minerals that
support the global transition to green energy. The company's flagship asset, the Double Mer Uranium Project, is located in
Labrador, Canada, covering 25,600 hectares. This project features uranium radiometrics that highlight an 18km east-west
trend, with a confirmed 14km section producing samples as high as 0.428% U 3O8 and uranium uranophane was identified in
several areas of highest radiometric response (2024 Double Mer Technical Report).
In addition to its uranium focus, SAGA owns the Legacy Lithium Property in Quebec's Eeyou Istchee James Bay region. This
project, developed in partnership with Rio Tinto, has been expanded through the acquisition of the Amirault Lithium Project.
Together, these properties cover 65,849 hectares and share significant geological continuity with other major players in the
area, including Rio Tinto, Winsome Resources, Azimut Exploration, and Loyal Lithium.
SAGA also holds additional exploration assets in Labrador, where the company is focused on the discovery of titanium,
vanadium, and iron ore. With a portfolio that spans key minerals crucial to the green energy transition, SAGA is strategically
positioned to play an essential role in the clean energy future.
On Behalf of the Board of Directors
Mike Stier, Chief Executive Officer
For more information, contact:
SAGA Metals Corp.
Investor Relations
Tel: +1 (778) 930-1321
Email: [email protected]
www.SAGAmetals.com
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