Scandium Canada Ltd. has announced the appointment of Jeff Swinoga as director and Chairman of the Board, effective February 4, 2026. Swinoga previously served as Chairman from October 2021 to May 2025, during which the company transitioned from Imperial Mining Group to Scandium Canada and advanced its Crater Lake project through resource estimation and metallurgical testing phases.
The appointment matters because Swinoga brings over 25 years of mining industry experience in capital markets, project advancement, development and mine construction. His background includes serving as Chief Financial Officer of Torex Gold Resources, where he led the US$400 million financing for the El Limon-Guajes gold mine in Mexico, and as CFO of HudBay Minerals, contributing to its growth to a market capitalization exceeding $2 billion. He also spent seven years at Barrick Gold Corporation as a senior officer responsible for project financing.
"It is a great privilege to return to the Scandium Canada board," stated Jeff Swinoga. "Having witnessed the Company's evolution firsthand over the past several years, I remain convinced of the exceptional potential of the Crater Lake project and the strategic vision of the management team. I look forward to supporting the Company through its next critical phase toward production."
Scandium Canada's ultimate goal is to bring the world's leading primary source of scandium into production, enabling the development and commercialization of aluminum-scandium alloys. The company is leveraging its Al-Sc alloy development subsidiary and the development of its Crater Lake mining project to meet growing demand for lighter, greener, longer-lasting, high-performance materials. The corporation aims to become a market leader in scandium while committing to building a more responsible economy through innovation and agility.
"We are delighted to welcome Mr. Swinoga back as Chairman," said Guy Bourassa, Chief Executive Officer of Scandium Canada. "His deep knowledge of our project, combined with his extensive experience in financing and development, will be invaluable as we continue advancing the Crater Lake project and development of our Al-Sc alloys through our Scandium+ division."
The appointment comes as the company prepares for its next critical phase toward production. Swinoga currently serves on the boards of other Canadian public mining companies, is President of Hive Advisory, and serves on the board of PDAC. His return to Scandium Canada's board signals confidence in the company's strategic direction and the potential of its flagship project.
Forward-looking statements in the announcement are qualified by cautionary statements and those made in the company's other filings with securities regulators. Risk factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from forward-looking information can be found in the corporation's disclosure documents on the SEDAR+ website at https://www.sedarplus.ca. Additional information about the company is available on their website at https://www.scandium-canada.com.
