Silver Bow Mining Corp. Announces Executive Appointments of Kevin Shiell and Doug Stiles
BUTTE, MONTANA — May 7, 2026 — Silver Bow Mining Corp. (NYSE American: SBMT) (“Silver Bow Mining” or the “Company”) today announced the appointment of Kevin Shiell and Doug Stiles to executive roles, strengthening the Company’s leadership team as it advances exploration activities in Montana’s Butte Mining District.
Mr. Shiell is a mine operations leader with experience in underground mine development and operations, with deep operational roots in Montana. As Chief Operating Officer of Silver Bow Mining, he brings decades of experience leading multidisciplinary teams across production planning, operational budgeting, safety and Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) compliance, contractor management, and capital project execution. Mr. Shiell held progressively senior positions at Stillwater Mining Company in Montana, culminating in his role as vice president of mine operations, where he oversaw underground mining operations, long-range mine planning, expansion initiatives, and labor negotiations. He has held senior operating roles with I-80 Gold Corp., Americas Gold and Silver Corporation, Gold Road Mining Corp., and Hecla Mining Company.
Mr. Stiles is a mining executive with experience addressing complex regulatory, environmental, operational, and remediation challenges across the mining sector, with particular expertise in Montana. He will serve as Vice President of Regulatory and External Affairs of Silver Bow Mining, bringing extensive experience in environmental permitting, regulatory compliance, government relations, and public and community engagement. Mr. Stiles previously served as the director of environmental operations for Hecla Mining Company and as general manager for Hecla Montana, a wholly owned subsidiary of Hecla Mining Company, and brings significant expertise in Superfund matters, mine permitting, water rights, and regulatory affairs. He holds a degree in environmental engineering from Montana Technological University and an MBA from Washington State University.
“We are pleased to welcome Kevin and Doug to the Silver Bow team. Their experience with mining operations, regulatory processes, and stakeholder engagement in Montana aligns well with our efforts to advance our project in Butte.”Travis Naugle — Chairman & CEO
About Silver Bow Mining Corp.
Silver Bow Mining Corp. is a minerals exploration company advancing the Butte Mining District of Montana, targeting a broad suite of U.S.-designated Critical Minerals — including silver, copper, zinc, lead, manganese, germanium, gallium, antimony, bismuth, and indium — alongside gold. The Company holds approximately 4,193 acres of patented mineral claims and approximately 1,410 acres of surface lands across multiple claim blocks in this historically prolific district, including the flagship Rainbow Block.
Forward-Looking Statements
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