Northisle Copper and Gold Inc. announce the appointment of Kevin O'Kane as an independent non-executive director, effective immediately. Mr. O'Kane has nearly 40 years of extensive business and operating leadership expertise in the natural resource industry. He spent 37 years at BHP Billiton developing, expanding, and operating some of the most formative copper mines in the world which included Spence, Cerro Colorado and Minera Escondida. Mr. O'Kane started his career at the Island Copper Mine situated adjacent to Northisle's project, and spent the following 12 years progressing to the role of Chief Mining Engineer. During his tenure at BHP Billiton he also served as Vice President Health, Safety, Environment and Community for the Copper Business. Most recently, Mr. O'Kane held the position of Executive Vice-President and Chief Operating Officer at SSR Mining Inc, where he led all aspects of its operations, permitting, and sustainability programs globally while achieving record production at all three of its producing mines. Mr. O'Kane currently serves on the board of SolGold Plc. The Company also announces that John McClintock, previous CEO of Northisle and current Vice President of Exploration, has stepped down from Northisle's Board effective November 4, 2020 and will be replaced by Sam Lee, President and CEO of Northisle, pursuant to the change in management announcement dated October 5, 2020.