Japan Gold Corp. announce the appointment of Fraser MacCorquodale as President and Chief Operating Officer, effective March 1, 2024. Mr. MacCorquodale served as the General Manager for Exploration at Newcrest Mining Limited ("Newcrest") from 2008 to 2023.

During his tenure, he played a pivotal role in formulating and executing Newcrest's growth strategy, overseeing the development of a world-class exploration team and establishing a robust growth portfolio. His extensive experience spans 35 years in global gold and copper exploration, encompassing expertise in near-mine, brownfield and greenfield exploration across diverse cultural and geographical landscapes including Australia, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, Western Canada, the United States of America, Ecuador and Chile. Fraser MacCorquodale, renowned for his track record of major global discoveries at Newcrest, has joined Japan Gold's Executive Leadership Team.