Rise Gold appoints David Watkinson as president and CEO

Rise Gold Corp. (CSE: RISE) (OTCQB: RYES) appointed David Watkinson as president and CEO, effective November 20, 2025, according to a company statement. Watkinson also assumes the role of president of the company's subsidiary, Rise Grass Valley Inc., and joins the board of directors.

Watkinson brings 40 years of professional engineering experience in underground and open pit mine development. He previously held senior positions with Placer Dome Inc., Kinross Gold Corporation, Thyssen Mining Construction of Canada, and Vulcan Materials Company. He served as president and CEO of Emgold Mining Corporation, which controlled Rise Gold's Idaho-Maryland mine for approximately 25 years before Rise purchased the property.

The appointment follows the resignation of Joe Mullin from his positions as president, CEO, and board member, also effective November 20, 2025. Daniel Oliver was appointed chairman of the board.

Rise Gold held its annual general meeting on November 19, 2025, where shareholders approved all resolutions, including the reappointment of Davidson & Company LLP as auditor and approval of the company's long-term incentive plan.

The company granted 2,660,000 stock options to directors, officers, and consultants under its long-term incentive plan. The options are exercisable at $0.18 per share until November 20, 2030.

Rise Gold's principal asset is the historic Idaho-Maryland Gold Mine in Nevada County, California. The mine operated from 1862 to 1957, producing an estimated 2.4 million ounces of gold. The company filed a writ of mandamus against Nevada County in 2024 regarding operating rights, with a verdict expected in the first quarter of 2026.

You May Also Be Interested In

• Csquare indicating to open at $21.50-$22.50, IPO priced at $21
• Oakworth Capital posts 14% net income rise in first half 2026
• Blackbaud previews AI admissions tool for K-12 private schools