Kestrel Gold Inc. has strengthened its board with the appointment of Duncan McBean, a Professional Geologist boasting 35 years of experience across discovery, feasibility and production stages of mining exploration. Mr. McBean’s expertise spans orogenic gold deposits, diamondiferous kimberlite exploration and lithium projects, aligning with Kestrel’s Canadian Cordillera focus. Concurrently, the company granted him options on 1,000,000 common shares, exercisable over the next four and a half years, reinforcing its commitment to incentivize long-term value creation. These strategic moves come as Kestrel advances its 100%-owned QCM and KSD properties—both subject to modest NSR royalties—positioning the company for sustained growth in high-potential gold belts.