Halcones y Palomas Highlights the Profile of Mineros’ New Chairman: “Augusto López Valencia, Former President of Bavaria, Assumes Role as Chairman of the Board of Directors of Mineros”

Medellín (Antioquia) – Augusto López Valencia has assumed the role of Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Colombian mining company Mineros S.A. (TSX: MSA) (BVC: Mineros).

“This decision marks a new phase in the Company’s strategic vision and direction following the incorporation of Sun Valley Investments as a shareholder, reinforcing Mineros’ commitment to shared value creation and responsible, sustainable mining,” the Company stated.

Mr. Augusto López Valencia, born in Santo Domingo, Antioquia, is an electrical engineer from Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana. He began his career at Cervecería Unión and later served as President of Bavaria S.A. for 14 years.

At the time, the brewery was part of the largest private sector business conglomerate in Colombia, the Santo Domingo Group, then led by the Barranquilla-born Panamanian industrialist Julio Mario Santo Domingo.

He has held executive roles at several of Colombia’s leading companies, including Avianca, Valores Bavaria S.A., Colseguros, Sofasa, Caracol Televisión, Banco Comercial Antioqueño, Gran Colombia Gold, Bancóldex, Carulla-Vivero, and Metro de Medellín.

He currently serves on the boards of Grupo Ethuss, Win Sports, and Uniempresarial.

In recognition of his leadership and impact, he has received numerous national and international honors, including the Order of the Congress of the Republic of Colombia and the National Order of Merit of France.

“His appointment will further strengthen Mineros S.A.’s strategic vision — a commitment to creating shared value, promoting ethical and responsible mining, fostering innovation, and enhancing transparency and governance. This vision serves as a guiding framework for the Company’s long-term growth, aligning its operations with the expectations of shareholders, communities, and the broader region,” the Company explained.

About Mineros S.A.

Mineros is a Latin American gold mining company with its headquarters in Medellín, Colombia. The Company has a diversified asset portfolio, with operations in Colombia and Nicaragua, and a portfolio of development and exploration projects.

For 50 years, Mineros has operated with a focus on safety and sustainability across all its operations.

Mineros’ common shares are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol “MSA” and on the Colombia Stock Exchange under the symbol “MINEROS”.

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