The Visionaries Leading Heliostar Metals to New Heights

Recently, Heliostar announced the appointment of Stephen Soock as Vice President of Investor Relations and Development, and Connie Lillico has been appointed as Corporate Strategy. They both bring in 20 years of experience in the mining industry. 

Mr. Soock brings nearly two decades of experience in the mining sector, spanning both technical operations and capital markets. Before joining Heliostar, he held the position of sell-side research analyst at Stifel, earning recognition in the Brendan Wood rankings. His focus was on growth and development companies within the precious metals sector, equipping him with a strong understanding of how junior gold companies generate value. 

Mr. Soock has also held various engineering positions at mine sites throughout Canada, including work at Vale’s Thompson Nickel operation, Mosaic’s Belle Plaine solution potash mine, and Rio Tinto’s Diavik Diamond Mine. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Mining Engineering from Queen’s University and is a CFA Charterholder.

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Ms. Lillico brings two decades of experience supporting publicly listed mining companies. She has worked with multiple firms on the TSX, TSX-V, and NYSE exchanges. Prior to joining Heliostar, she served as Corporate Secretary at First Majestic Silver Corp. 

Her expertise spans a wide range of administrative responsibilities, including regulatory compliance, corporate governance, disclosure obligations, equity financing, mergers and acquisitions, board and committee support, and shareholder relations.

Additionally, under the Company’s Omnibus Equity Incentive Compensation Plan, Heliostar has issued a total of 700,000 stock options at an exercise price of $1.05, along with 150,000 restricted share units (RSUs) to its employees and consultants. The options are valid for five years and will vest over two years. The RSUs will vest in three equal portions annually, starting one year from the date they are granted.