TRU Precious Metals Corp. announced that, subject to regulatory approval, Stephen Lautens has been appointed President of the Company, effective February 1, 2022. He will be working alongside TRU's Co-Founder &CEO Joel Freudman as TRU advances its flagship Golden Rose Project in the prolific Central Newfoundland Gold Belt.

Mr. Lautens has extensive experience as a mining executive and general counsel, in roles ranging from business development, corporate communications, writing, editing, compliance, and investor relations. He has previously served as a key member of management teams during the growth and successful sale of public and private corporations, including most notably a 7-year tenure as Vice President of Corporate Communications &General Counsel with TSX-listed Inter-Citic Minerals Inc. until its sale for $260 million to a large Chinese mining company. Mr. Lautens has operated internationally and possesses strong internal and external communications and presentation skills, combined with unique problem-solving disciplines derived from broad experience and legal training.

He also has a long history of senior board participation in a wide variety of charitable and not-for-profit organizations. Mr. Lautens has a B.A. from University of Toronto and a J.D. from Queen's University. In his role as President, Mr. Lautens will work closely with TRU CEO Joel Freudman, supporting him in the Company's public-facing activities on a day-to-day basis.

Leaving the role of President, Mr. Freudman continues to be active as TRU's CEO in order to focus his efforts on strategy and corporate initiatives for the Company.