08:06 AM EST, 01/20/2025 (MT Newswires) -- New Found Gold ( NFGC ) on Monday said it appointed Keith Boyle as chief executive.

Boyle is an experienced executive and and has helped lead several development projects throughout his career. Most recently, as chief operating officer, Boyle led the accelerated advancement of Reunion Gold's Oko West discovery through to acquisition by G Mining Ventures (GMIN.TO) for $870 million, a statement noted.

"With his extensive experience and proven leadership in developing successful mining operations around the globe, [Boyle] is ideally positioned to guide the Queensway Project into its next phase of growth and value creation," said Paul Huet, chairman of New Found Gold ( NFGC ).