West Red Lake Gold Appoints Ruptash as VP, Communications

West Red Lake Gold appoints Jaclyn Ruptash as VP, Communications, bringing 20+ years of mining sector IR and communications experience to the Madsen Mine team.
West Red Lake Gold Mines ([TSXV:WRLG] | [OTCQB:WRLGF]) has announced the appointment of Jaclyn Ruptash to the role of Vice President, Communications, effective 30 March 2025.
A Senior Communications Appointment for a Key Operational Stage
Ruptash brings more than 20 years of domestic and international experience in the resources sector, with a professional background spanning investor relations, corporate communications, capital markets, governance, and regulatory compliance. Her most recent position was Vice President, Communications and Investor Relations at NexMetals Mining Corp., a company that evolved successively from Premium Resources Corp. and North American Nickel Inc., where she led market positioning through periods of corporate transformation and maintained engagement with institutional and retail investors.
Throughout her career, Ruptash has led communications and investor engagement strategies through key corporate transactions, including financings, corporate restructurings, and go-public transactions across publicly listed and private resource companies. Her experience spans multiple jurisdictions, commodities, and all stages of the mining lifecycle, from early exploration through to production.
Mandate & Focus at the Madsen Mine
President and Chief Executive Officer of West Red Lake Gold, Shane Williams, is direct about the rationale for the appointment:
"Jaclyn is a strong addition to our team at an important stage for the Company as we continue to optimise commercial production at the Madsen Mine. Clear and consistent communication with our stakeholders remains a priority, and Jaclyn's track record of building credibility with investors and executing effective communications strategies will support that focus. We are pleased to welcome Jaclyn to the team as we continue to execute on our plans in the Red Lake Gold District."
In her new role, Ruptash will oversee all aspects of the company's communications and investor relations functions, expanding engagement with institutional and retail investors as the company continues to execute its growth strategy at the Madsen Mine in Ontario's Red Lake Gold District.
TL;DR
West Red Lake Gold has appointed Jaclyn Ruptash as Vice President, Communications, bringing more than 20 years of resources sector experience in investor relations, capital markets, and corporate communications. The hire adds a dedicated communications executive as the company optimises commercial production at the Madsen Mine in Ontario's Red Lake Gold District, with Ruptash's mandate centred on stakeholder engagement and consistent investor messaging.
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