Bunker Hill Announces the Appointment of Vice President Business Development

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Aug. 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bunker Hill Mining Corp. (“Bunker Hill” or the “Company”) (TSX-V: BNKR; OTCQB: BHILL) announces the appointment of Nick Dunnink in the role of Vice President, Business Development, effective August 1, 2024.

Nick has extensive experience within the mining industry and capital markets. Before joining Bunker Hill, he served as the founder of his independent consultancy, assisting companies with corporate development and finance, following ten years of experience at bank-owned dealers on the mining and metals investment banking teams. During his time in investment banking, he assisted in over $20 billion in transactions including global mergers and acquisitions, structured finance and capital raises across North America. Mr. Dunnink is a Chartered Financial Analyst and holds a Certificate in ESG Investing from the CFA Institute along with a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Windsor.

Sam Ash, President and CEO of Bunker Hill, commented, “I am very excited to have Nick join us at this fundamentally important time as we aim to restart the historic Bunker Hill Mine. Nick’s considerable experience and expertise in financing and capital markets will be key to the Company as we develop and execute on our evolving growth strategy.”

In addition, the Company has issued Mr. Dunnink incentive stock options to purchase up to an aggregate of 87,493 common shares of Bunker Hill Mining Corp. exercisable for up to 5 years at a price of C$0.16 per share, of which all of the stock options vest in on August 1, 2025.

ABOUT BUNKER HILL MINING CORP.

Under Idaho-based leadership, Bunker Hill intends to sustainably restart and develop the Bunker Hill Mine as the first step in consolidating and then optimizing a number of mining assets into a high-value portfolio of operations, centered initially in North America. Information about the Company is available on its website, www.bunkerhillmining.com, or within the SEDAR+ and EDGAR databases.

On behalf of Bunker Hill Mining Corp.

Sam Ash
President and Chief Executive Officer

For additional information, please contact:

Brenda Dayton
Vice President, Investor Relations
T: 604.417.7952
E: [e-mail]

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