K92 Mining strengthens board with 25-year industry veteran Michael Carew

K92 Mining Inc. has added a new member to its board of directors. Michael Carew was elected at the company’s annual general meeting on 29 May 2026. His appointment brings over 25 years of mining experience to the team. Carew’s career spans major firms and junior explorers across the globe. He has worked with BHP Billiton, Mount Isa Mines, and Ivanhoe Mines, focusing on mineral exploration in Australia, North America, and Asia. His roles included due diligence for projects and senior corporate development positions.

From November 2024 to May 2026, he served as Vice President of Corporate Development for Great Pacific Gold Corp., a Papua New Guinea-based explorer. Currently, he leads Walhalla Gold Corp. as CEO and sits on the board of Military Metals Corp., where he also chairs the audit committee. At K92, Carew will join both the Audit Committee and the Health and Safety Committee. His academic background includes a BSc (Hons) from Monash University and a PhD in Economic Geology from James Cook University. K92’s CEO, John Lewins, highlighted Carew’s deep industry knowledge as a key asset for the company’s growth plans. K92 operates the Kainantu Gold Mine in Papua New Guinea, producing gold, copper, and silver. The company also explores and develops nearby mineral deposits.

Carew’s election strengthens K92’s leadership with decades of technical and corporate expertise. His roles on key committees will support the company’s operational and financial oversight. K92 continues to expand its production and exploration activities in Papua New Guinea.