First Mining Gold Corp. announced the appointment of Lisa M. Peterson as the Company's Chief Financial Officer effective September 16, 2022. Lisa has over 14 years' experience within the mining, renewable energy, infrastructure, and professional services industries.

Her most recent positions include serving as Chief Financial Officer of Libero Copper & Gold Corporation and Zacapa Resources Corporation. Lisa previously held the role of Vice-President of Corporate Reporting & Global Accounting at SkyPower Global, a large-scale, international, renewable energy developer, and provider. Prior to joining SkyPower Global, Lisa served 3 years at Barrick Gold Corporation as Chief of Staff Capital Projects and Chief of Staff of the Frontera District within their technical services, project development, and life of mine planning group.

In these roles, she helped advance large-scale projects, liaised with stakeholders and joint venture partners, and performed value assurance reviews on the companies' operating and expansion assets. Prior to joining Barrick, Lisa spent 5 years working at KGHM leading their international Corporate Reporting group. Lisa started her career at KPMG.

She is a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA, CA) and holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from Simon Fraser University. Lisa will replace Andy Marshall, who will be leaving his role at First Mining, effective August 12, 2022, having notified the Company that he will be pursuing another opportunity in the mining industry.