UrtheCast Corp. announced the appointment of Tye Burt as Chair of the Board. Mr. Burt, a current director of UrtheCast, brings over 26 years of corporate and financial leadership experience to the helm of the UrtheCast board and steps into the position following Ian Delaney, who has left the board to pursue other opportunities.

As a member of the board, and now as Chair, Mr. Burt brings broad experience in the mining and space industries as well as in corporate finance. His 16-year career in corporate finance included roles as Chair of Deutsche Bank Canada and Deutsche Bank Securities Canada, Managing Director at BMO Nesbitt Burns, and Vice-Chair and Executive Director of Corporate Development at Barrick Gold Corporation. Previously, Mr. Burt held the position of President, CEO, and Director of Kinross Gold Corporation.