Liberty Gold appoints Brad Ralph as SVP of corporate development

VANCOUVER - Liberty Gold Corp. (TSX:LGD; OTCQX:LGDTF), a $260 million market cap mining company whose shares have surged nearly 177% year-to-date according to InvestingPro data, announced Monday the appointment of Brad Ralph as Senior Vice President, Corporate Development.

Ralph brings over twenty years of experience in corporate development and investment banking within the mining sector. He previously served as CEO of Accelera Capital Inc., where he provided financial advisory services specializing in M&A transactions for mining companies.

His career includes senior positions at Maxit Capital LP, Dundee Capital Markets, and CIBC, where he advised on high-profile M&A transactions and led equity transactions for mining companies. Ralph recently provided corporate development services to Marathon Gold Corporation during its acquisition by Calibre Mining Corp.

Ralph holds an MBA in Finance from the Schulich School of Business and is both a Chartered Financial Analyst and Chartered Professional Accountant.

"We are thrilled to welcome Brad Ralph as our new VP of Corporate Development," said Jon Gilligan, President and CEO of Liberty Gold in the press release. "Brad’s extensive experience in complex M&A transactions and project financing, and his proven leadership in the mining sector will be invaluable as we pursue our next phase of growth."

Liberty Gold focuses on developing open pit oxide deposits in the Great Basin of the United States. The company is currently advancing the Black Pine Project in southeastern Idaho, a past-producing gold system with what the company describes as a growing resource and economic potential. Analysts maintain a Strong Buy consensus on the stock, with InvestingPro showing multiple additional bullish indicators and financial metrics available for subscribers.

In other recent news, Liberty Gold Corp. has announced the appointment of Lauren Roberts to its Board of Directors, effective September 1, 2025. Roberts brings more than 35 years of experience in the mining industry, having previously served as Chief Operating Officer at Kinross Gold Corporation. During his tenure at Kinross, he managed a portfolio of eight mines that produced approximately 2.5 million gold ounces annually. This strategic addition to the board is expected to enhance Liberty Gold’s operational and environmental capabilities. The company has not released any recent earnings or revenue results. There have also been no reports of mergers or acquisitions involving Liberty Gold. Additionally, there have been no recent analyst upgrades or downgrades for the company. These developments suggest a focus on strengthening the company’s leadership team.

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