Calgary, Alberta--(Newsfile Corp. - July 6, 2026) - Alpha Exploration Ltd. (TSXV: ALEX) ("Alpha" or the "Company") is pleased to announce changes to the board of directors. Firstly, Michael Hopley has retired from his position as Chairman of the Company's board of directors (the "Board"), effective July 6, 2026. Stephen Gatley a mining engineer, joins the Alpha board, as a seasoned mining executive with previous experience in Eritrea through Lundin Mining's investment in Sunridge Gold's development of the Asmara project. Also, Anna Nydegger, Managing Director of NWT Group, Geneva steps down from the board.
Mr. Hopley has played an important leadership role in the progress of Alpha Exploration, including his service as President and Chief Executive Officer and, subsequently, as Chairman of the Board. The Board sincerely thanks Mr. Hopley for his dedicated service, leadership, and contribution to the Company's growth and advancement.
"It has been a privilege to work with Alpha's directors, management team, technical staff, shareholders, and partners," said Mr. Hopley. "I am proud of what the Company has accomplished to become one of the principal companies exploring the highly prospective terrain of the Arabian-Nubian Shield. I am confident in its ability to continue advancing its outstanding potential gold, and base metal prospects on its 100% owned Kerkasha property in Eritrea. I leave at a time when Alpha is well financed and is under the strong new leadership of John Wilton Alpha CEO; I wish the Company every success in its next stages of its exploration and development strategy."
"On behalf of the Board, we extend our genuine appreciation to Michael for his commitment and leadership," said John Wilton, CEO of Alpha Exploration. "His experience, judgment, and long-standing dedication to responsible mineral exploration have been valuable to Alpha, and we wish him the very best in retirement.
"We also welcome Stephen Gatley to the Alpha team. His extensive mining engineering experience, and previous involvement with mineral development projects in Eritrea, are an excellent fit with our board as the Company advances and grows the exploration of its gold and copper discoveries."
In addition, Anna Nydegger, Managing Director of NWT Group, Geneva, will step down from the Alpha board of directors as of July 6, 2026. The board would like to thank Ms. Nydegger for all her commitment, assistance and support over the past years.
The Company is also very pleased to announce that Stephen Gatley has agreed to join Alpha as a non-executive director effective July 6, 2026. Mr. Gatley is a Mining Engineer, and graduate of the Royal School of Mines, London. He has over 40 years of experience in the minerals industry including working in the Cornish tin industry at both Wheal Jane and South Crofty mines. He has extensive experience of managing both underground and open pit mines during years with Rio Tinto plc, in senior positions at base metal mines in Europe and South America, prior to joining Lundin Mining Corp. where he served as Vice President Technical Services from 2012 to 2021.