{"success":true,"data":{"pressRelease":{"id":"126235","rtpr_id":"nNFCc0vg9r","ticker":"MAV","exchange":"","all_tickers":["MAV"],"title":"Maverick Gold and Silver Appoints Michael Leahy to Board of Directors and Grants Stock Options","author":"Newsfile Corp","published_at":"2026-08-24T15:26:47.741Z","article_body":"Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - August 24, 2026) - Maverick\nGold and Silver Corp., (CSE: MAV) (FSE: VR61) (OTC Pink: VRCFF) (\"Maverick\" or\nthe \"Company\") is pleased to announce the appointment of Michael Leahy to the\nCompany's Board of Directors, effective immediately.\n\nThe Company also announces that Chris Farnworth has resigned as a director of\nthe Company, effective immediately. The Board of Directors and management of\nMaverick wish to thank Mr. Farnworth for his services to the Company and wish\nhim well in his future endeavours.\n\nGlen R. Watson, President and CEO of Maverick, commented: \"We are very pleased\nto welcome Michael to Maverick's Board of Directors. His combination of\npublic-company experience, knowledge of the junior resource sector and\noperational background in geospatial and remote-sensing technologies provides\na valuable perspective as we advance the Company. Michael understands both the\ncapital markets and the technical processes involved in evaluating and\ndeveloping exploration opportunities. We believe his experience and network\nwill complement our existing team as Maverick moves into the next stage of its\ngrowth.\"\n\nAbout Michael Leahy\n\nMr. Leahy is a junior mining executive and corporate director with experience\nspanning mineral exploration, capital markets, corporate development and\ngeospatial technology. He currently holds director positions with Emergent\nMetals Corp., Rex Resources Corp., Bessor Minerals and eLife Minerals Corp.,\nwhich is currently a private company, and serves in an advisory capacity to\nOroco Resource Corp.\n\nIn addition to his public-company experience, Mr. Leahy brings more than six\nyears of senior operating experience as Chief Operating Officer of Auracle\nGeospatial Science Inc., a Vancouver-based remote sensing and geospatial\ntechnology company. Auracle provides advanced earth-observation and geospatial\nsolutions to clients across the mining, oil and gas, infrastructure and\ndefense sectors. His work with Auracle has provided Mr. Leahy with exposure to\nthe application of remote sensing, geospatial data and advanced exploration\ntechnologies in the identification, evaluation and management of\nnatural-resource assets.\n\nThrough his combination of public-company, operational and technology\nexperience, Mr. Leahy has developed a broad understanding of the technical,\nfinancial and corporate considerations involved in advancing early-stage\nmineral exploration companies. He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration\n(BBA) from Acadia University.\n\nThe appointment reflects Maverick's ongoing commitment to strengthening its\nBoard and corporate governance as the Company advances its portfolio of gold,\nsilver and copper exploration assets in Nevada and British Columbia.\n\nMichael Leahy commented: \"I am excited to join Maverick at a time when the\nCompany has assembled a compelling portfolio of exploration assets across two\nof North America's premier mining jurisdictions. Nevada and British Columbia\noffer exceptional geological potential, established mining infrastructure and\na long history of major discoveries. I believe there is significant\nexploration upside across Maverick's portfolio, and I look forward to working\nwith Glen and the Board to systematically advance these projects, evaluate\ntheir potential and build long-term value for shareholders.\"\n\nGrant of Stock Options\n\nThe Company has granted Michael Leahy 300,000 incentive stock options pursuant\nto the Company's incentive stock option plan (the \"Plan\"). Each option\nentitles Mr. Leahy to acquire one common share of the Company at an exercise\nprice of $0.10 per share for five years from the date of grant, subject to the\nPlan and applicable regulatory requirements.\n\nAbout Maverick Gold and Silver Corp.\n\nMaverick Gold and Silver Corp. (CSE: MAV) (FSE: VR61) (OTC Pink: VRCFF) is an\nexploration-stage company advancing a portfolio of high-potential gold,\nsilver, and copper properties. The Company is focused on Nevada and British\nColumbia; mining-friendly jurisdictions that have established infrastructure,\npredictable permitting, and supportive regulatory frameworks.\n\nAdditional information about Maverick Gold and Silver is available on the\nCompany's website at www.maverickgoldsilver.com.\n\nNeither the Canadian Securities Exchange nor its Market Regulator (as that\nterm is defined in the policies of the Canadian Securities Exchange) accepts\nresponsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this news release.\n\nOn Behalf of the Board of Maverick Gold and Silver Corp.\n\n\"Glen R. Watson\"\nGlen R. Watson\nPresident & CEO\n\nFor further information, please contact:\nGlen Watson, President & CEO\nPhone: +1 (604) 803-5229\nE-mail: info@maverickgoldsilver.com\n\nCautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Information\n\nThis news release may contain \"forward-looking information\" and\n\"forward-looking statements\" (collectively, \"forward-looking information\")\nwithin the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws. Forward-looking\ninformation in this news release may include, but is not limited to, the\nCompany's exploration and development plans, future exploration programs,\nbusiness objectives, strategic plans, and expectations regarding the Company's\noperations, financial condition, and growth opportunities.\n\nForward-looking information is provided to inform the Company's shareholders\nand potential investors about the Company's current expectations and plans\nrelating to the future and may not be appropriate for other purposes.\nForward-looking information is often identified by words such as \"anticipate\",\n\"believe\", \"expect\", \"plan\", \"intend\", \"estimate\", \"propose\", \"potential\",\n\"may\", \"will\", \"would\", \"could\", \"should\", and similar expressions, although\nnot all forward-looking information contains these identifying words.\n\nForward-looking information is based on a number of assumptions that the\nCompany believes to be reasonable at the time such statements are made,\nincluding, but not limited to, assumptions regarding the Company's ability to\nsuccessfully execute its exploration and development plans, and operate in a\nstable regulatory, economic, and business-friendly environment. These\nassumptions, while considered reasonable, may prove to be incorrect.\n\nForward-looking information is subject to known and unknown risks,\nuncertainties, and other factors that may cause actual results, performance,\nor achievements of the Company to differ materially from those expressed or\nimplied by such forward-looking information. Such risks and uncertainties\ninclude, without limitation risks inherent in mineral exploration and\ndevelopment, operational and technical risks, fluctuations in commodity\nprices, availability of financing, general economic, market, and business\nconditions, regulatory and environmental risks, and other risks disclosed in\nthe Company's public filings.\n\nAlthough the Company believes that the forward-looking information that may be\ncontained in this news release is reasonable based on information currently\navailable, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such\ninformation, as there can be no assurance that such expectations will prove to\nbe correct. Forward-looking information that may be contained in this news\nrelease is only relevant as of the date of this release. Except as required by\napplicable securities laws, the Company disclaims any intention or obligation\nto update or revise any forward-looking information, whether as a result of\nnew information, future events, or otherwise.\n\n###\n\n\nTo view the source version of this press release, please visit\nhttps://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/311058","article_body_html":"","raw_payload":{"data":{"id":"nNFCc0vg9r","title":"Maverick Gold and Silver Appoints Michael Leahy to Board of Directors and Grants Stock Options","author":"Newsfile Corp","ticker":"MAV","created":"2026-08-24T15:26:47.741Z","tickers":["MAV"],"exchange":"","article_body":"Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - August 24, 2026) - Maverick\nGold and Silver Corp., (CSE: MAV) (FSE: VR61) (OTC Pink: VRCFF) (\"Maverick\" or\nthe \"Company\") is pleased to announce the appointment of Michael Leahy to the\nCompany's Board of Directors, effective immediately.\n\nThe Company also announces that Chris Farnworth has resigned as a director of\nthe Company, effective immediately. The Board of Directors and management of\nMaverick wish to thank Mr. Farnworth for his services to the Company and wish\nhim well in his future endeavours.\n\nGlen R. Watson, President and CEO of Maverick, commented: \"We are very pleased\nto welcome Michael to Maverick's Board of Directors. His combination of\npublic-company experience, knowledge of the junior resource sector and\noperational background in geospatial and remote-sensing technologies provides\na valuable perspective as we advance the Company. Michael understands both the\ncapital markets and the technical processes involved in evaluating and\ndeveloping exploration opportunities. We believe his experience and network\nwill complement our existing team as Maverick moves into the next stage of its\ngrowth.\"\n\nAbout Michael Leahy\n\nMr. Leahy is a junior mining executive and corporate director with experience\nspanning mineral exploration, capital markets, corporate development and\ngeospatial technology. He currently holds director positions with Emergent\nMetals Corp., Rex Resources Corp., Bessor Minerals and eLife Minerals Corp.,\nwhich is currently a private company, and serves in an advisory capacity to\nOroco Resource Corp.\n\nIn addition to his public-company experience, Mr. Leahy brings more than six\nyears of senior operating experience as Chief Operating Officer of Auracle\nGeospatial Science Inc., a Vancouver-based remote sensing and geospatial\ntechnology company. Auracle provides advanced earth-observation and geospatial\nsolutions to clients across the mining, oil and gas, infrastructure and\ndefense sectors. His work with Auracle has provided Mr. Leahy with exposure to\nthe application of remote sensing, geospatial data and advanced exploration\ntechnologies in the identification, evaluation and management of\nnatural-resource assets.\n\nThrough his combination of public-company, operational and technology\nexperience, Mr. Leahy has developed a broad understanding of the technical,\nfinancial and corporate considerations involved in advancing early-stage\nmineral exploration companies. He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration\n(BBA) from Acadia University.\n\nThe appointment reflects Maverick's ongoing commitment to strengthening its\nBoard and corporate governance as the Company advances its portfolio of gold,\nsilver and copper exploration assets in Nevada and British Columbia.\n\nMichael Leahy commented: \"I am excited to join Maverick at a time when the\nCompany has assembled a compelling portfolio of exploration assets across two\nof North America's premier mining jurisdictions. Nevada and British Columbia\noffer exceptional geological potential, established mining infrastructure and\na long history of major discoveries. I believe there is significant\nexploration upside across Maverick's portfolio, and I look forward to working\nwith Glen and the Board to systematically advance these projects, evaluate\ntheir potential and build long-term value for shareholders.\"\n\nGrant of Stock Options\n\nThe Company has granted Michael Leahy 300,000 incentive stock options pursuant\nto the Company's incentive stock option plan (the \"Plan\"). Each option\nentitles Mr. Leahy to acquire one common share of the Company at an exercise\nprice of $0.10 per share for five years from the date of grant, subject to the\nPlan and applicable regulatory requirements.\n\nAbout Maverick Gold and Silver Corp.\n\nMaverick Gold and Silver Corp. (CSE: MAV) (FSE: VR61) (OTC Pink: VRCFF) is an\nexploration-stage company advancing a portfolio of high-potential gold,\nsilver, and copper properties. The Company is focused on Nevada and British\nColumbia; mining-friendly jurisdictions that have established infrastructure,\npredictable permitting, and supportive regulatory frameworks.\n\nAdditional information about Maverick Gold and Silver is available on the\nCompany's website at www.maverickgoldsilver.com.\n\nNeither the Canadian Securities Exchange nor its Market Regulator (as that\nterm is defined in the policies of the Canadian Securities Exchange) accepts\nresponsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this news release.\n\nOn Behalf of the Board of Maverick Gold and Silver Corp.\n\n\"Glen R. Watson\"\nGlen R. Watson\nPresident & CEO\n\nFor further information, please contact:\nGlen Watson, President & CEO\nPhone: +1 (604) 803-5229\nE-mail: info@maverickgoldsilver.com\n\nCautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Information\n\nThis news release may contain \"forward-looking information\" and\n\"forward-looking statements\" (collectively, \"forward-looking information\")\nwithin the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws. Forward-looking\ninformation in this news release may include, but is not limited to, the\nCompany's exploration and development plans, future exploration programs,\nbusiness objectives, strategic plans, and expectations regarding the Company's\noperations, financial condition, and growth opportunities.\n\nForward-looking information is provided to inform the Company's shareholders\nand potential investors about the Company's current expectations and plans\nrelating to the future and may not be appropriate for other purposes.\nForward-looking information is often identified by words such as \"anticipate\",\n\"believe\", \"expect\", \"plan\", \"intend\", \"estimate\", \"propose\", \"potential\",\n\"may\", \"will\", \"would\", \"could\", \"should\", and similar expressions, although\nnot all forward-looking information contains these identifying words.\n\nForward-looking information is based on a number of assumptions that the\nCompany believes to be reasonable at the time such statements are made,\nincluding, but not limited to, assumptions regarding the Company's ability to\nsuccessfully execute its exploration and development plans, and operate in a\nstable regulatory, economic, and business-friendly environment. These\nassumptions, while considered reasonable, may prove to be incorrect.\n\nForward-looking information is subject to known and unknown risks,\nuncertainties, and other factors that may cause actual results, performance,\nor achievements of the Company to differ materially from those expressed or\nimplied by such forward-looking information. Such risks and uncertainties\ninclude, without limitation risks inherent in mineral exploration and\ndevelopment, operational and technical risks, fluctuations in commodity\nprices, availability of financing, general economic, market, and business\nconditions, regulatory and environmental risks, and other risks disclosed in\nthe Company's public filings.\n\nAlthough the Company believes that the forward-looking information that may be\ncontained in this news release is reasonable based on information currently\navailable, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such\ninformation, as there can be no assurance that such expectations will prove to\nbe correct. Forward-looking information that may be contained in this news\nrelease is only relevant as of the date of this release. Except as required by\napplicable securities laws, the Company disclaims any intention or obligation\nto update or revise any forward-looking information, whether as a result of\nnew information, future events, or otherwise.\n\n###\n\n\nTo view the source version of this press release, please visit\nhttps://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/311058"},"type":"article","timestamp":"2026-08-24T15:26:47.805062127Z","server_sent_at_ms":1787585207805},"received_at":"2026-08-24T15:26:47.857Z","source_url":"https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/311058"},"analysis":{"id":"115183","press_release_id":"126235","analysis_json":{"industry":{"label":"Metals & Mining","sector":"Materials"},"redFlags":[],"eventType":"board_change","narrative":"Maverick Gold and Silver appointed Michael Leahy to its Board of Directors effective immediately, while Chris Farnworth resigned from the board.\n\nThe company granted Mr. Leahy 300,000 incentive stock options exercisable at $0.10 per share for a period of five years.\n\nPresident and CEO Glen R. 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