Snowline Gold Further Strengthens Board with Appointment of Crystal Smith
VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / October 6, 2025 / SNOWLINE GOLD CORP. (TSX-V:SGD)(OTCQB:SNWGF) (the "Company" or "Snowline") is pleased to announce the immediate appointment of Ms. Crystal Smith as an independent director to the Board of Directors.
Ms. Smith is a leader with experience in responsibly advancing major resource development projects and a champion for strengthening collaborations between First Nations, industry and government, as well as promoting strong Indigenous participation in Canada's economy. Ms. Smith served as Chief Councillor for the Haisla Nation from 2017 to 2025. She was instrumental in developing the Cedar LNG project within Haisla territory near Kitimat, BC, the world's first Indigenous majority-owned LNG project, in her role as Cedar LNG director. The project represents one of the most significant capital investments by an Indigenous nation in Canada's history.
"Crystal is an exceptional addition to the Snowline Board, she brings a range of experiences, expertise and perspectives that will strengthen and add breadth to our team. We value her experience in major project development and support her vision of Indigenous economic participation in resource development - these and other attributes will contribute to Snowline's progress on advancing towards development on our Rogue project and on effective, meaningful community engagement" stated Snowline Chair Craig Hart.
Ms. Crystal Smith commented, "I am honoured to join Snowline's Board of Directors and to contribute my experience in Indigenous governance, environmental stewardship, and responsible industrial development as the Company advances its gold exploration and development activities in the Yukon. I believe that resource development, conducted responsibly and in partnership with Indigenous communities, plays a vital role in advancing Reconciliation, strengthening Canada's economy, and creating long-term value for all stakeholders."
Snowline's CEO & Director Scott Berdahl added, "We are thrilled to welcome Crystal Smith to Snowline's Board of Directors. Beyond her impressive track record, the values she champions-integrity, environmental commitment, meaningful Indigenous engagement and positive local impact-strongly align with our own. Her appointment marks an important step for Snowline, and her guidance will be invaluable as we advance our Valley project with the highest standards of environmental and social responsibility while continuing to foster respectful, lasting relationships with multiple Yukon First Nations."
Ms. Smith was recently appointed to the Indigenous Advisory Council for Prime Minister Carney's new Major Projects Office, and currently serves as an independent director with Taseko Mines Ltd. She is a former Director of the First Nations Climate Initiative which advocates for environmentally responsible economic development, and former Chair of the First Nations LNG Alliance, an advocacy group of Indigenous governments and organizations pursuing an expanded energy industry in Canada. Ms. Smith has a diploma in Business Administration and obtained her ICD.D Designation through the ICD-Rotman Director Education Program. Her achievements have earned her recognition as BC Business Women of the Year, Public Policy Forum Honouree, Energy Person of the Year, and the King Charles III Coronation Medal.
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