08:39 AM EDT, 05/15/2025 (MT Newswires) -- SAGA Metals ( SAGMF ) earlier Thursday said it appointed Vernon Shein to its board of advisors.

Shein, a mining industry veteran with 39 years of exploration industry experience, worked as exploration manager for Bema Gold and its successor company B2Gold ( BTG ) for the last 18 years. The projects that he managed from exploration through to production, while at B2Gold ( BTG ), include the Kupol Mine in Russia, the Jabali Mine in Nicaragua and the Montana open pit at the Masbate Mine in the Philippines.

A statement noted that, in recent years, Shein oversaw exploration activities at the Masbate Mine which developed new reserves at the Montana and Pajo deposits. He also oversaw exploration at the Aurion/B2GOLD ( BTG ) joint venture in Central Lapland, Finland, resulting in the discovery of the western extension of Rupert's Ikkari deposit.

"We are thrilled to welcome Vern to SAGA's board of advisors," said SAGA Metals ( SAGMF ) Chief Executive Mike Stier. "Vern's industry insight will be valuable across our entire suite of prospective critical mineral projects with initial focus spent on the Radar Ti-V-Fe project near Cartwright, Labrador. With the exceptional results to date from our maiden drill program and the ability to fast track this project, building a board of technically proficient advisors with world class experience is paramount to our success. The Radar project is poised for advanced development and we're fortunate to have Vern's expertise as a sounding board as we move through these critical next steps."