Argo Appoints Scott Smale to Board of Directors

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Argo Living Soils (CSE: ARGO) (OTC: ARLSF) has announced the appointment of Scott Smale to its Board of Directors. Smale brings 35 years of experience in design, construction, and project management for large commercial construction projects across Canada and USA.

Smale's expertise spans multiple roles including tradesman, commercial superintendent, and Construction Manager for large-scale projects including Costco warehouses and Vancouver Center II. His technical knowledge encompasses mechanical, electrical, civil, and structural disciplines, with particular strength in concrete construction and mix design.

Additionally, the company has engaged MarketSmart Communications for investor relations services for an initial three-month term at $7,500 per month. The agreement maintains an arm's length relationship with no securities issued as compensation.

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• Appointment of Board member with 35 years of relevant construction and concrete expertise
• Strategic engagement of professional IR firm to enhance market awareness

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• Additional monthly expense of $7,500 for IR services

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - April 1, 2025) - Argo Living Soils Corp. (CSE: ARGO) (OTC Pink: ARLSF) (FSE: 94Y0) ("Argo" or the "Company") is pleased to announce the appointment of Scott Smale to Argo's Board of Directors.

Scott Smale has 35 years of experience in design, construction and project management for large commercial construction projects. Mr. Smale has worked in Canada and USA as a tradesman, commercial superintendent, high-rise structural superintendent and now a Construction Manager for large-scale commercial projects, including several Costco warehouses and Vancouver Center II. Mr. Smale has provided his services as a construction technology instructor for the government of Saskatchewan.

Mr. Smale has extensive technical construction knowledge and experience ranging from project design to development. His knowledge base includes mechanical, electrical, civil, and structural disciplines as used in managing large-scale construction. Mr. Smale's main structural component knowledge strength is in concrete construction, including additive analysis and concrete mix design used in the construction industry. Mr. Smale has multi-sector experience in construction, mining, oil and gas, and is talented in identifying different industry equipment/processes to solve project-specific problems for advancing development.

The Company's CEO, Robert Intile, stated, "It is a great pleasure to welcome Scott to the Board of Argo. His lengthy experience and expertise in commercial construction will be an invaluable asset to Argo, as we enter the market for innovative concrete additives."

Additionally, Argo announces it has entered into an agreement with MarketSmart Communications Inc. ("MarketSmart") (614 - 409 Granville Street, Vancouver, BC, V6C 1T2, contact: Adrian Sydenham, email: info@marketsmart.ca, phone: 877-261-4466, web: https://www.marketsmart.ca). Pursuant to the agreement, MarketSmart will provide investor relations services for Argo for an initial term of three months. Argo will pay MarketSmart a fee of $7,500 (plus applicable taxes) per month. The Company and MarketSmart maintain an arm's length relationship, and no securities will be issued as compensation for the services.

Robert Intile, Argo's CEO, commented: "We look forward to working with MarketSmart, a leading Canadian investor relations firm, to assist in accelerating market awareness of Argo."

About Argo Living Soils Corp.

Argo Living Soils is dedicated to pioneering sustainable solutions in agriculture and construction. Established in 2018, the company has entered multiple global research and development agreements to advance the creation of biochar, graphene, soil amendments, living soils, biofertilizers, vermicompost and compound extracts, all customized for high-value crops. With a vision to build a reputable brand of environmentally friendly products, Argo is now expanding its focus to incorporate green concrete and graphene technologies into its soil and concrete innovations.

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For further information please contact:
Robert Intile, CEO
Argo Living Soils Corp.
https://argolivingsoils.com
Email: robert.intile@argolivingsoils.com
Phone: 604-763-4017

The Canadian Securities Exchange has not reviewed this press release and does not accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this news release.

Certain information contained herein constitutes "forward-looking information" under Canadian securities legislation. Forward-Looking information includes, but is not limited to, the Company developing its technology and the Company creating a brand of organic and/or environmentally friendly products. Generally, forward-looking information can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "will", "plans", or variations of such words and phrases or statements that certain actions, events or results "will" occur. Forward-Looking statements are based on the opinions and estimates of management as of the date such statements are made and they are from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements or forward-looking information subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results to be materially different, including receipt of all necessary regulatory approvals. Although management of the Company have attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking statements or forward-looking information, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements and forward-looking information. The Company will not update any forward-looking statements or forward-looking information that are incorporated by reference herein, except as required by applicable securities laws.

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FAQ

What experience does Scott Smale bring to ARLSF's Board of Directors?

Scott Smale brings 35 years of experience in design, construction, and project management, including expertise in concrete construction and large commercial projects like Costco warehouses.

How much is ARLSF paying MarketSmart Communications for IR services?

ARLSF is paying MarketSmart Communications $7,500 per month for an initial three-month term.

What are Scott Smale's key areas of expertise for ARLSF?

Smale's expertise includes concrete construction, additive analysis, mix design, and managing large-scale construction projects across mechanical, electrical, civil, and structural disciplines.

What is the nature of ARLSF's agreement with MarketSmart Communications?

It's an arm's length agreement for investor relations services with no securities issued as compensation, initially for three months.