02:36 PM EST, 01/02/2025 (MT Newswires) -- Alpha Exploration ( ALXPF ) was up 33% on last look Thursday even after saying Michael Hopley retired from his position as president and chief executive Officer on Dec. 31, 2024. Hopley will remain as a director and continue to serve as chairman.

Timothy Livesey, a current director and "an experienced exploration and development professional", has been appointed as Interim CEO. A statement noted Livesey has "extensive" experience with recent roles including CEO of Tethyan Copper Company in Pakistan (Barrick Gold ( GOLD )/Antofagasta Minerals), Managing Director in Saudi Arabia (Barrick Gold ( GOLD )), COO of Reservoir Minerals Ltd, Managing Director of Rakita Exploration in Serbia (Nevsun), and most recently as CEO of Oriole Resources PLC.

Livesey also holds positions as a non-executive director with Metals Exploration and Montero Mining & Exploration (MON.V).

Alpha was last seen up $0.23, to $0.92, on the TSX Venture Exchange.

Price: 0.92, Change: +0.23, Percent Change: +33.33