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Carolina Rush Announces Re-Appointment of Laurie Curtis to the Board of Directors
Veteran geologist rejoins the board as the company advances exploration of its Brewer Gold-Copper Project
Published on Feb. 16, 2026
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Carolina Rush Corporation, a mineral exploration company focused on the Carolina Terrane in the southeastern U.S., has announced that Dr. Laurie Curtis has rejoined the company's Board of Directors, effective immediately. Dr. Curtis is an experienced economic geologist and geochemist who previously served as an executive and board member for several publicly traded mining companies. His return to the Carolina Rush board is expected to provide valuable technical and strategic guidance as the company advances exploration and development of its flagship Brewer Gold-Copper Project.
Why it matters
The re-appointment of Dr. Curtis to the Carolina Rush board comes at a critical time as the company accelerates exploration and evaluation of the Brewer Gold-Copper Project, a past-producing mine property located near the operating Haile Gold Mine in South Carolina. Dr. Curtis's extensive experience in large-scale exploration, project assessment, and working with major mining companies is expected to strengthen Carolina Rush's technical capabilities and position the Brewer project for disciplined, value-driven advancement.
The details
Dr. Laurie Curtis has over four decades of global exploration and development experience across multiple commodities, including gold, copper, uranium, and base metals. He previously served as an executive for Intrepid Mines Ltd. and has held board and senior leadership positions with numerous publicly listed mining companies. Dr. Curtis has also consulted for major mining companies worldwide and continues to advise exploration and development companies across North America. His return to the Carolina Rush board further strengthens the company's technical depth and governance experience as it advances its copper exploration portfolio.
- Dr. Curtis's re-appointment to the Carolina Rush board is effective immediately.
The players
Laurie Curtis
An economic geologist and geochemist with more than four decades of global exploration and development experience across multiple commodities, including gold, copper, uranium, and base metals. He previously served as an executive for Intrepid Mines Ltd. and has held board and senior leadership positions with numerous publicly listed mining companies.
Layton Croft
The President and CEO of Carolina Rush Corporation.
Carolina Rush Corporation
A mineral exploration company focused on the Carolina Terrane in the southeastern U.S., with its flagship Brewer Gold-Copper Project located near the operating Haile Gold Mine in South Carolina.
Brewer Gold-Copper Project
Carolina Rush's flagship exploration project, located at the past-producing Brewer Gold Mine property in Chesterfield County, South Carolina.
OceanaGold
A mining company that is partnering with Carolina Rush on the exploration and development of the Brewer Gold-Copper Project.
What they’re saying
“As we advance our deep drilling exploration of the Brewer Gold-Copper Project in partnership with OceanaGold, Laurie's return to the Board is both timely and strategic. Laurie brings a wealth of experience and expertise in large-scale exploration, project evaluation, and working alongside large mining companies. His insight will be instrumental as we assess the full potential of Brewer and position the project for disciplined, value-driven advancement.”
— Layton Croft, President and CEO, Carolina Rush Corporation (marketscreener.com)
What’s next
Carolina Rush plans to continue advancing the exploration and development of the Brewer Gold-Copper Project in partnership with OceanaGold, with Dr. Laurie Curtis providing strategic and technical guidance as a member of the company's Board of Directors.
The takeaway
The re-appointment of veteran geologist Dr. Laurie Curtis to the Carolina Rush board underscores the company's commitment to technical excellence and disciplined, value-driven advancement of its flagship Brewer Gold-Copper Project. His extensive experience in large-scale exploration, project evaluation, and working with major mining partners is expected to strengthen Carolina Rush's capabilities as it seeks to unlock the full potential of the Brewer asset.
