Hannes Portmann

Hannes Portmann brings over 20 years of experience in the mining and resource sectors to his role as Chief Financial Officer of Gold Candle. A mining engineer and chartered professional accountant, Hannes has held senior leadership positions with both private and public companies, including serving as CFO at Cabot Management and Marathon Gold, and as President and CEO of New Gold Inc. He also served as a director of SilverCrest Metals until its $1.7 billion sale to Coeur Mining in 2025. At Gold Candle, Hannes is responsible for financial reporting, planning, corporate development, and investor relations. He joined the company’s Board of Directors in 2024 and became CFO in July 2025.

Hannes is a Chartered Professional Accountant and holds a Bachelor of Science in Mining Engineering from Queen’s University and a Masters of Management and Professional Accounting from the Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto.