Radius Gold Inc. Strengthens Leadership Team with New President and CEO
VANCOUVER, British Columbia — June 16, 2026 — Leads & Copy — Radius Gold Inc. has appointed Dr. Luke Longridge as President and Simon Ridgway as Chief Executive Officer and Chairman to strengthen its leadership team as the company advances its exploration portfolio and evaluates new growth opportunities. Bruce Smith will continue as a Director and Technical Advisor, ensuring continuity of technical leadership and strategic support.
The leadership transition coincides with the Company’s increasing exploration activity in Peru, including the advancement of the Tierra Roja and Jonco projects. Radius will also continue efforts to unlock value from the Amalia discovery in Mexico and the Holly discovery in Guatemala.
Dr. Longridge brings over 15 years of international experience as an exploration and economic geologist. His background includes exploration leadership, target generation, technical program execution, structural geology, and project advancement. He has worked with both junior and major mining companies, offering a strong technical and strategic perspective to Radius as it evaluates and advances its precious metals opportunities.
Most recently, Dr. Longridge served as Principal Structural Geologist with Teck Resources Limited, where he contributed to the Zafranal Project and regional district in southern Peru. His prior roles include Vice President of Exploration at Canterra Minerals Corporation, Senior Structural Geologist with CSA Global Consultants Canada, and Exploration Manager with Bushveld Minerals Limited in South Africa.
Dr. Longridge holds a PhD in Geology and a BSc Honours in Geology from the University of the Witwatersrand. He is a registered Professional Geoscientist in British Columbia and a member of the Society of Economic Geologists. He has authored multiple peer-reviewed publications and technical reports, bringing deep expertise across various commodities, geological settings, and deposit types.
“Radius has assembled a compelling portfolio of exploration opportunities, particularly in Peru where we are advancing the Tierra Roja Copper and Jonco Silver Lead Zinc projects,” said Simon Ridgway. “Luke brings a combination of strong technical expertise, exploration leadership and international experience that will be invaluable as we move these projects forward. We are delighted to welcome him to the management team.”
Mr. Ridgway also expressed gratitude for Bruce Smith’s contributions. “On behalf of the Board, I would like to thank Bruce for his leadership and many years of commitment to Radius. Bruce has played a central role in building Radius and advancing its exploration strategy. We are pleased that Bruce will remain actively involved as a Director and Technical Advisor, where his geological expertise and extensive knowledge of the Company’s assets will continue to benefit Radius.”
Dr. Longridge stated, “I am excited to join Radius at such an important stage in its development. The Company has assembled an impressive portfolio of projects with significant discovery potential, particularly in Peru, a country I look forward to continuing to work in. It will be a pleasure to work with Simon, Bruce and the technical team to advance the Company’s existing projects while pursuing new opportunities for growth.”
The Board believes these leadership changes position Radius to accelerate exploration activities, evaluate new business opportunities, and continue its long-standing strategy of generating and advancing high-quality mineral projects.
Radius Gold Inc. is an exploration company focused on the discovery and advancement of high-quality projects in the Americas. The Company’s strategy is to identify, acquire and advance exploration opportunities with strong discovery potential.
Source: Radius Gold Inc.
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