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Xali Gold Appoints Chafika Eddine to Board

Analysis based on 7 articles · First reported Mar 17, 2026 · Last updated Mar 17, 2026

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The appointment of Chafika Eddine to Xali Gold's board is a positive development, bringing significant expertise to the company's governance and risk management. This could lead to increased investor confidence in Xali Gold's strategic direction and operational efficiency, particularly concerning its projects in Peru and Mexico.

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Xali Gold Corp. announced the appointment of Ms. Chafika Eddine to its Board of Directors, effective March 17, 2026. Ms. Eddine is a governance and risk specialist with extensive international experience in the natural resources sector, including leadership roles in Peru and across Latin America. She previously held C-suite and senior officer positions with Orla Mining, Hudbay, and Bear Creek Mining. Joanne Freeze, President and CEO of Xali Gold, highlighted Ms. Eddine's expertise in governance, risk management, and sustainability as valuable for Xali Gold's disciplined growth and long-term value creation, especially for its Pico Machay project in Peru and El Oro project in Mexico. Additionally, Xali Gold announced a change in auditors from Saturna Group to Charlton & Company and granted 5,000,000 stock options to directors, officers, consultants, and employees.

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Xali Gold appointed Chafika Eddine to its Board of Directors, which is expected to bring valuable expertise in governance, risk management, and sustainability to the company. The company also changed its auditors and granted stock options, which are routine corporate actions.
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Chafika Eddine was appointed to the Board of Directors of Xali Gold, bringing over 25 years of experience in the natural resources sector, particularly in governance, risk management, and sustainability. Her expertise is expected to contribute to Xali Gold's disciplined growth and long-term value creation.
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Joanne Freeze, President and CEO of Xali Gold, expressed pleasure in welcoming Chafika Eddine to the board, highlighting Eddine's expertise and its potential contribution to Xali Gold's growth.
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Xali Gold has a gold project, Pico Machay, in Peru. Chafika Eddine has significant leadership experience in Peru and contributed to mining operations there.
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Chafika Eddine currently serves as a Director of Solis Minerals, indicating her ongoing involvement with other companies in the mining sector.
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Saturna Group resigned as the auditor for Xali Gold, a routine change in corporate governance.
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Charlton & Company was appointed as the new auditor for Xali Gold, replacing Saturna Group.
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