BacTech Environmental Corporation Mourns the Loss of Director Jay Richardson
Toronto, Ontario — July 27, 2026 — Leads & Copy — BacTech Environmental Corporation announced with profound sadness the passing of James A. “Jay” Richardson, a dedicated Director and the Chair of its Audit Committee, on July 25, 2026, after a period of illness.
Richardson served on BacTech’s board with considerable distinction, contributing the considerable judgment and rigorous standards honed through an extensive and successful career in finance and corporate governance. A former Partner of KPMG (UK) and Clarkson Gordon / Arthur Young (Canada and Singapore), Richardson established James A. Richardson & Partner as its Managing Partner following his retirement from KPMG in 1993. His extensive experience included serving as board chair, director, and audit committee chair or member for over a dozen publicly listed companies. Notable roles included Chairman of Argus Corporation and Interim CEO of Liberty Mines. He also demonstrated a deep commitment to the charitable sector, holding board positions with numerous organizations such as the Textile Museum of Canada, RiverBrink Art Museum, Life Saving Therapies Network, and Craft Ontario, and served as Chair of the Weir Foundation.
“Jay was far more than a director to us — he was a trusted advisor, a mentor, and a friend,” stated Ross Orr, President and CEO of BacTech. “He treated colleagues like family, gave generously of his time and wisdom, and held us to the highest standard while doing it with warmth and humour. On behalf of the board and employees of BacTech, we extend our deepest condolences to his family. He will be greatly missed.”
The company’s board of directors will address the composition of the Audit Committee in the near future.
BacTech Environmental Corporation is a recognized leader in commercial bioleaching, employing naturally occurring bacteria to extract valuable metals and simultaneously stabilize hazardous elements, including arsenic. The Company is actively progressing a fully permitted 50-tonne-per-day bioleach facility located in Tenguel–Ponce Enríquez, Ecuador. Additionally, BacTech is developing its proprietary Zero-Tailings critical minerals recovery technology in Sudbury, Canada.
BacTech Environmental Corporation trades on the Canadian Securities Exchange under the symbol CSE: BAC, on the OTCQB as OTCQB: BCCEF, and on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange as FSE: 0BT1.
Source: BacTech Environmental Corporation
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