7 April 2026
TORONTO, Canada – April 7, 2026 – Fury Gold Mines Limited (TSX and NYSE American: FURY) (“Fury” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mario Courchesne as Vice President, Project Development, effective immediately.
Mr. Courchesne brings over 40 years of experience in engineering, process development, feasibility studies, due diligence, construction, operations, site infrastructure, and demolition. His extensive background provides a comprehensive understanding of all project phases within the minerals industry. He spent a significant portion of his career in the gold sector with Cambior, served as a department and project manager for engineering firms, participate in developing Stornoway Diamonds Mine from feasibility study-level to production and worked for Rio Tinto in Labrador City. He is a Mining Engineering graduate from Laval University and a Professional Engineer in the province of Quebec since 1984.
“We are excited to welcome Mario to the Fury team. His appointment represents a significant milestone for Fury as we advance Eau Claire toward development and ultimately a mining scenario,” said Tim Clark, CEO of Fury. “Mario brings extensive experience in advancing mining projects from exploration into production, which will be instrumental as we continue to unlock Eau Claire’s value. As we move forward with our technical programs and strategic initiatives, Mario will play a key role in ensuring disciplined execution and project optimization, de-risking Eau Claire and advancing it toward feasibility study level.”
In this newly created role, Mr. Courchesne will be responsible for leading and managing all aspects of the advancement of Eau Claire from exploration-stage through to PFS/feasibility and, ultimately, into construction and operations. He will serve as the technical and strategic lead for the project, coordinating cross-functional teams, managing external consultants and contractors, and interfacing with regulators, communities, and stakeholders.