Ring of Fire Metals opens new office in Thunder Bay

As work continues to see if the Eagle will land, the Eagle’s parent company has set up shop in Thunder Bay at 1127 Premier Way, the new home of Ring of Fire Metals.

“It was a wonderful event to mark the opening of our new office space. We’re so thankful you joined us –local community members, government, contractors, family and friends and, of course, our team members from all three sites,” stated the company on social media posts.

The company hosted Marten Falls Chief Bruce Achneepineskum, Webequie Chief Cornelius Wabasse and MPP Kevin Holland ahead of the ribbon cutting. Thunder Bay Mayor Ken Boshcoff also stopped by to present the company with a certificate in recognition of our new office opening.

“As proud members of the Thunder Bay community, we’ve seen the tremendous development over the years and are excited to be a part of the future growth within the region!”

ROF Metals says Eagle’s Nest is one of the best undeveloped high-grade nickel sulphide projects in the world. With a small 1km2 footprint that incorporates an underground mine and tailings storage, there will be minimal above-ground disturbance and environmental impact.

Eagle’s Nest has the potential to provide a local supply of nickel needed for the transition to electric vehicles and will prioritize Indigenous training, employment and business opportunities.

In the interim, a new leadership team including new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Kristan Straub, and Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Annie Sismanian, has been appointed at Ring of Fire Metals, bringing with them decades of mining industry experience at a critical time in the company’s history.

The new appointments follow the recruitment of Stephen Crozier, Vice President Sustainability in August last year and long-standing employee Glenn Nolan’s transition to the newly created role of Vice President Indigenous Enterprises. Ryan Weston continues as part of the leadership team in the role of Vice President Exploration.

Former Acting CEO, Stephen Flewelling, will continue at the company in an advisory capacity while former CFO, Greg Rieveley, moves on to pursue other opportunities.

Wyloo Metals (parent company of Ring of Fire Metals) CEO, Luca Giacovazzi, said the leadership reshuffle had taken place as momentum built on devel- opment in the Ring of Fire.

“Kristan and Annie join us at a time when developing Canada’s critical nickel resources has never been more important,” said CEO Giacovazzi.

“Kristan’s long career in nickel mining, having led global teams and delivered strong health and safety, exploration, sustainability and operational outcomes has prepared him well to lead Ring of Fire Metals in this next phase of the company’s growth.

“Annie comes to us with strong experience leading financial performance at a senior level and her contribution will be invaluable as we progress our mine and battery metal production projects.

“Both Kristan and Annie share the broader team’s passion and commitment to bringing Eagle’s Nest to fruition, and their wealth of experience will stand us in good stead for the path ahead.”

Giacovazzi said the creation of the Vice President Indigenous Enterprises and Vice President Sustainability roles reflected the priorities of the company at the most senior level.

“Ring of Fire Metals, and Wyloo Metals, are committed to developing mining projects with the highest standards of environmental responsibility and in genuine partnership with First Nation communities – that’s why you see these priorities reflected in our senior management structure,” he said.