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schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001493152-25-028342"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "NEXM"
cik: "0000795800"
company_name: "NexMetals Mining Corp."
filed_at: "2025-12-18T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-16T12:50:28.436134+00:00"
event_type: "leadership"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.65
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.65
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# NexMetals Mining CEO Morgan Lekstrom to step down Jan 31, 2026; Sean Whiteford named successor

## Summary
- Lekstrom will step down as CEO effective Jan 31, 2026, but remain on the board of directors.
- Transition agreement includes CAD$500,000 lump sum plus up to CAD$685,000 if change of control by Dec 31, 2026.
- During his tenure, Lekstrom raised over $145M, converted $20.8M term loan, and prepaid US$25M milestone for Selebi/Selkirk.
- Sean Whiteford, current President and former director, appointed CEO effective Jan 31, 2026; has 30+ years experience.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001493152-25-028342
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: NEXM
- cik: 0000795800
- company_name: NexMetals Mining Corp.
- filed_at: 2025-12-18T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: leadership
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.65
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.65
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 5.02, 8.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/795800/000149315225028342/0001493152-25-028342-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/795800/000149315225028342/form8-k.htm

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