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NexMetals accelerates CEO transition; outlines 2026 drilling and study plans at Botswana mines
NexMetals Mining Corp.
- Morgan Lekstrom stepped down as CEO effective Jan 15, 2026 (accelerated from Jan 31); Sean Whiteford assumed CEO same day.
- Whiteford's consulting agreement: monthly fee $25,850; target performance bonus 6x monthly fee; one-time RSU grant $365,000.
- 2026 work program: 30,000m surface drilling at Selebi Main with BHEM; underground development at Selebi North; metallurgical testing.
- Targeting MRE updates: Selkirk H1 2026, Selebi H2 2026; PEA for Selebi in H2 2026.
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