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Gunnison Copper Promotes Craig Hallworth to CEO and Strengthens Leadership to Advance Flagship Gunnison Project and Positions for Growth
Senior leadership promotions and technical team additions deepen bench strength to support delivery of the Pre-Feasibility Study and permit amendments for the
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[{"type":"text","content":" Senior leadership promotions and technical team additions deepen bench strength to support delivery of the Pre-Feasibility Study and permit amendments for the Gunnison Copper Project Phoenix, Arizona--(Newsfile Corp. - May 11, 2026) - Gunnison Copper Corp. (TSX: GCU) (OTCQB: GCUMF) (FSE: 3XS0) (\"Gunnison\" or the \"Company\") is pleased to announce the promotion of Craig Hallworth to President and Chief Executive Officer, alongside a series of senior leadership and technical team additions and promotions designed to strengthen the Company's capabilities as it advances its flagship Gunnison Copper Project through key de-risking milestones, including the completion of a Pre-Feasibility Study (PFS) targeted for Q2 2028 and associated permit amendments. Mr. Hallworth previously served as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, where he led the strengthening of the Company's balance sheet, including the elimination of secured debt, a significant expansion of its institutional shareholder base, and improvements in the economics of the Gunnison Copper Project. He also led the Company's strategic repositioning and relaunch as Gunnison Copper, aligning the business with a renewed focus on its flagship asset. He brings deep familiarity with the Company's asset portfolio and strategy as it enters a critical phase focused on delivering resource expansion and key de-risking milestones, including its metallurgical test program, PFS, and permit amendments. \"This promotion reflects the Board's confidence in Craig's leadership as the Company enters its next phase,\" said Chairman Fred DuVal. \"He has been instrumental in strengthening the balance sheet, expanding our institutional shareholder base, and leading the Company's strategic repositioning as Gunnison Copper. With a strengthened leadership and technical team in place, we believe the Company is well positioned to advance its flagship project through PFS and permitting with discipline and clarity.\" Mr. Hallworth is replacing Dr. Stephen Twyerould who has led the company since 2010 and who has decided to step down as President and Chief Executive Officer as part of a planned transition to retirement. Dr. Twyerould will remain on the Company's Board of Directors. The Board thanks Mr. Twyerould for his leadership in founding and advancing the Company and positioning its flagshi...