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Northisle Shifts Exploration Leadership as Vice President Departs
Northisle Copper and Gold is changing how its exploration and geology teams are led as it works on exploration and development.
Vice President of Exploration Pablo Mejia left on October 11, 2026, to pursue a new business opportunity.
Chairman Alex Davidson is now overseeing exploration, including the company’s regional exploration strategy.
Northisle says Mejia helped ensure a handoff of technical data and exploration plans.
The company is seeking a Vice President of Geology to oversee technical geology and support its North Island Project in British Columbia.
Northisle expects to announce drilling and regional exploration results in the fourth quarter of 2026, and file an initial project description in the same quarter.
It also plans to announce preliminary feasibility study results in the first quarter of 2027.
Northisle Copper and Gold says Chairman Alex Davidson is overseeing exploration after Vice President of Exploration Pablo Mejia Herrera left the role.
Mejia’s departure took effect on October 11, 2026, as he left to pursue a new business opportunity.
The company is searching for a Vice President, Geology to lead its technical geology function and support exploration and development.
Northisle says it is advancing its North Island Project, with drilling and project milestones planned through 2027.
- Who
- Northisle Copper and Gold; Chairman Alex Davidson is overseeing exploration after Vice President of Exploration Pablo Mejia Herrera left the role.
- What
- Northisle announced a transition of its exploration and geology teams.
- When
- Mejia’s departure took effect October 11, 2026; the company announced the transition on October 13, 2026.
- Where
- North Island Project, British Columbia.
- Why
- Northisle says the changes will better support its dual focus on exploration and project development. Mejia left to pursue a new business opportunity.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Pablo Mejia Herrera’s departure as Vice President, Exploration took effect.
Northisle announced its exploration and geology team transition plan.
Northisle plans to announce results from ongoing drilling and regional exploration activity.
Northisle plans to announce North Island Project pre-feasibility study results.
- Departing executive
- Dr. Pablo Mejia Herrera
- New exploration lead
- Alex Davidson, Chairman
- Departure effective
- October 11, 2026
- Project
- North Island Project
- Planned PFS results
- Q1 2027
What people are saying
I am excited to work more closely with the exploration team, particularly when we are just beginning to define and execute a strategy for the larger North Island district.
I am delighted to have Alex step into a leading role for our generative exploration strategy.
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