Titan Mining Names Melnyk as VP Exploration and Kates as Interim CFO
Titan Mining named Matthew Melnyk as VP Geology and Exploration and Ashley Kates as Interim CFO after Kevin Hart’s resignation. Melnyk brings 25 years including work on the Navidad silver and Fruta del Norte gold deposits, while Kates adds 15 years in mining finance from Ernst & Young.
1. Appointment Overview
Effective May 22, 2026, Titan Mining appointed Matthew Melnyk as Vice President, Geology and Exploration and Ashley Kates as Interim Chief Financial Officer following the resignation of Kevin Hart for personal reasons.
2. Matthew Melnyk Profile
Mr. Melnyk is a Certified Professional Geologist with over 25 years of mineral exploration experience across the Americas, Africa and Australia, including integral roles in the Navidad silver and Fruta del Norte gold discoveries. He joins from Agnico Eagle’s Southern Business Unit, where he managed project evaluations and identified district-scale opportunities.
3. Ashley Kates Profile
Ms. Kates brings more than 15 years of public company reporting, financial management and operational finance experience within the mining sector. Her background includes senior roles at Ernst & Young, Atlantic Gold and Pure Gold Mining, and she will oversee Titan’s financial operations as interim CFO.