MONTREAL, QC, CANADA – February 25, 2026 — Torngat Metals is pleased to announce the appointment of Ian Turpin as Vice President, Sustainability.
Ian brings over 20 years of experience in the mining and industrial sectors, with deep expertise in ESG governance, Indigenous and community relations, environmental performance, and economic reconciliation. His background includes leading decarbonization and biodiversity initiatives and aligning corporate sustainability strategies with both regulatory requirements and international standards.
In this new role, Ian will lead the integration of environmental performance, sustainability strategy, and community engagement across the organization—reinforcing Torngat Metals’ commitment to responsible development and long-term partnerships built on trust, respect, and transparency.
This appointment marks a leadership transition following the retirement of Sylvie St-Jean, Vice President, Environment. Since joining Torngat Metals in 2023, Sylvie has played a pivotal role in strengthening the company’s environmental and ESG foundation. To ensure continuity, she will remain involved in the Strange Lake project as Special Advisor on ESG matters.
With Ian’s appointment, Torngat Metals’ approach will continue to be grounded in clear priorities around environmental stewardship, sustainability, and community relationships, guided by unified governance focused on listening and collaboration.
About Torngat Metals Ltd.
Torngat Metals is a privately held Canadian company working to develop the Strange Lake project and supply responsibly produced rare earth elements used in high-technology and low-carbon-emission solutions. With operations in Quebec and Newfoundland and Labrador, the company aims to become an internationally recognized source of light rare earths and a world leader in resolving the heavy rare earths supply crisis, particularly dysprosium and terbium. Seeking to build solid partnerships with First Nations, Inuit and local communities, complemented by state-of-the-art engineering and new approaches to minimizing environmental impacts, Torngat Metals aims to play a key role in the global transition to clean energy. Learn more at www.torngatmetals.com.