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INTEGRA STRENGTHENS ITS LEADERSHIP TEAM WITH THE APPOINTMENT OF THREE SEASONED MINING EXECUTIVES

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Integra Resources (NYSE American: ITRG) appointed three senior leaders: Scott Trebilcock as SVP Corporate Development, Whitney Buhlin as VP Human Resources, and Josh Serfass as VP Business Development & Investor Relations.

Integra also granted 177,429 stock options at C$3.46 and 109,882 RSUs to certain executives on May 25, 2026.

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Positive

  • Appointment of three executives to complete Integra’s executive leadership team
  • Senior hires bring 30, ~20 and 14 years of mining-related experience
  • Equity incentives align executive compensation with share-price performance over 5-year term

Negative

  • Grant of 177,429 options and 109,882 RSUs adds to potential share dilution

News Market Reaction – ITRG

+2.90%
1 alert
+2.90% Session close to close
$510.69M Market Cap
0.1x Rel. Volume

In the May 26 session, ITRG gained 2.90%, reflecting a moderate positive market reaction.

Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.

Market Context

This announcement adds three experienced mining executives to Integra’s senior team and grants 177,4...
Analysis

This announcement adds three experienced mining executives to Integra’s senior team and grants 177,429 options plus 109,882 RSUs under its equity plan, with options priced at C$3.46 and expiring in five years. In recent months, the company has advanced permitting, drilling and production across Florida Canyon, Nevada North and DeLamar. Investors may track how this expanded leadership group executes on those initiatives and how future results compare with earlier operational and financial milestones.

Key Figures

Nevsun acquisition value: $1.8 billion Mandalay merger value: $1 billion Options granted: 177,429 options +3 more
6 metrics
Nevsun acquisition value $1.8 billion Acquisition of Nevsun by Zijin Mining Group
Mandalay merger value $1 billion Merger transaction with Alkane Resources
Options granted 177,429 options Equity Incentive Awards granted on May 25, 2026
RSUs granted 109,882 RSUs Restricted share units granted to certain executives
Option exercise price C$3.46 per share Exercise price of options granted May 25, 2026
Option term 5 years Expiry from grant date for new options

Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: May 13 (Positive)
Pattern 5 events
Date Event Sentiment 24h Move Catalyst
May 13 Tribal equity agreement Positive -1.8% Equity agreement granting shares to Shoshone-Paiute tied to DeLamar.
May 11 Q1 2026 earnings Positive -1.7% Stronger revenue, earnings and cash at Florida Canyon versus prior year.
Apr 29 Wildcat EPO approval Positive +2.3% Final approvals for Wildcat Exploration Plan advancing Nevada North toward PFS.
Apr 23 Q1 production update Positive -0.7% Record mining rates, solid production and strengthened cash position at Florida Canyon.
Apr 14 Drill results update Positive +2.6% Near-mine oxide gold intercepts supporting growth and mine-life extension potential.

24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.

Pattern Detected

Recent positive operational and partnership news often saw mixed to negative next-day moves, with more divergences than alignments.

Recent Company History

Over the last few months, Integra has reported stronger Q1 2026 financial and operating results, advanced permitting at Nevada North’s Wildcat deposit, expanded drilling at Florida Canyon, and entered an equity agreement with the Shoshone-Paiute Tribes involving 517,103 shares valued at US$1.5 million. Market reactions have been mixed: permitting and drilling updates saw modest gains, while earnings and partnership news drew modest declines. Today’s leadership appointments and equity incentives fit into this broader growth and execution narrative.

Key Terms

m&a, restricted share units, equity incentive plan, exercise price
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m&a financial
"where he developed and executed the M&A and investor relations strategy"
M&A, short for mergers and acquisitions, involves one company combining with or purchasing another company to grow, streamline operations, or gain competitive advantages. For investors, M&A activity can signal potential for increased value, new opportunities, or changes in market dynamics, making it an important factor to watch in the business landscape.
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restricted share units financial
"granted a total of 177,429 options and 109,882 restricted share units"
Restricted share units (RSUs) are a promise from a company to give an employee or service provider actual shares or cash equal to the shares after certain conditions are met, typically staying with the company for a set time or hitting performance targets. Think of them like a time-locked gift card that becomes usable only after you’ve earned it. For investors, RSUs matter because they align employee incentives with company performance and can increase the number of shares outstanding over time, diluting existing ownership and affecting earnings per share.
equity incentive plan financial
"granted pursuant to the Company's Amended and Restated Equity Incentive Plan"
An equity incentive plan is a program that gives employees, executives or directors the right to receive company stock or options to buy stock as part of their pay. Think of it as offering slices of future company profit to motivate people to boost long‑term performance; for investors it matters because it can align employee goals with shareholder value but also increases the number of shares outstanding, which can dilute existing ownership.
exercise price financial
"The options granted have an exercise price of C$3.46 per share"
The exercise price is the fixed amount at which you can buy or sell an asset, like a stock, when using an options contract. It matters because it helps determine whether exercising the option will be profitable or not, depending on the current market price. Think of it as the set price you agree on today to buy or sell later.

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TSXV: ITR; NYSE American: ITRG

www.integraresources.com

VANCOUVER, BC, May 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - Integra Resources Corp. ("Integra" or the "Company") (TSXV: ITR) (NYSE American: ITRG) is pleased to announce the appointment of Scott Trebilcock, as Senior Vice President, Corporate Development, Whitney Buhlin, as Vice President, Human Resources, and Josh Serfass as Vice President, Business Development & Investor Relations.

George Salamis, President, Chief Executive Officer and Director of Integra, commented:

"With the appointments of Scott, Whitney, and Josh, we believe Integra now has the leadership team in place to support the Company's next phase of growth as a diversified U.S.-focused gold producer. Each of these individuals brings deep mining industry experience, complementary skill sets, and proven leadership in their respective fields. Importantly, these appointments complete the final key additions to our executive leadership team as we continue to focus on operational execution, disciplined growth, and long-term value creation for our shareholders."

Scott Trebilcock, Senior Vice President, Corporate Development

Scott Trebilcock has over 30 years of experience as a process engineer, management consultant and mining executive. Mr. Trebilcock, initially a Hatch chemical engineer, became a management consultant focused on U.S. heavy industry. Mr. Trebilcock returned to mining in 2007, working corporate development and investor relations roles at pioneering Nautilus Minerals, Nevsun Resources and Mandalay Resources, among others. At Nevsun, he led the acquisition of Reservoir Minerals Inc. and then the acquisition of Nevsun by Zijin Mining Group Co., Ltd. for $1.8 billion. Most recently, Mr. Trebilcock was the Chief Development Officer of Mandalay Resources Ltd. where he developed and executed the M&A and investor relations strategy resulting in a $1 billion merger transaction with Alkane Resources. Mr. Trebilcock has a B.Sc. in Chemical Engineering and MBA from Queen's University and is a professional Chartered Director (C.Dir). Mr. Trebilcock's appointment is effective May 25, 2026.

Whitney Buhlin, Vice President, Human Resources

Whitney Buhlin is a strategic and operations-focused human resources executive with nearly 20 years of experience in the mining industry. She brings broad generalist experience across all aspects of human resources ("HR"), including people strategy, total rewards, talent management and organizational effectiveness, and has held progressively more senior HR leadership roles supporting multi-jurisdictional operations across North and South America. Prior to joining Integra, Ms. Buhlin spent 12 years at Capstone Copper Corp., most recently serving as Director, Human Resources, where she led the corporate HR function. During her tenure, she supported the evolution of the business through portfolio transformation and growth, including acquisitions, divestitures and the integration of Capstone Mining Corp. and Mantos Copper (Bermuda) Limited, and played a key role in scaling the HR function to align with the company's expanding operational footprint. Ms. Buhlin began her career at NovaGold Resources Inc. and later joined Trilogy Metals Inc. as part of its spin-out. She holds a Diploma in Business Management from Kwantlen Polytechnic University. Ms. Buhlin's appointment is effective May 19, 2026.

Josh Serfass, Vice President, Business Development & Investor Relations

Josh Serfass is a mining industry professional with over 14 years of experience in investor relations, corporate development and communications. Mr. Serfass was most recently the Director of Corporate Development at VRIFY Technology Inc. ("VRIFY"), where he led growth initiatives for VRIFY's AI-assisted mineral exploration software, DORA. He worked closely with clients to drive adoption and integration of the software into exploration workflows, enabling faster, data-driven decision-making. Mr. Serfass was also part of the leadership team that guided VRIFY through its Series B financing and subsequent growth. Prior to VRIFY, Mr. Serfass served as Vice President, Investor Relations at Integra Resources, seeing the Company through key growth years at DeLamar and Nevada North. He was also a key member of the corporate team at Integra Gold Corp. that advanced, developed, and ultimately sold the Lamaque Mine in Val-d'Or, Québec to Eldorado Gold Corporation for C$590 million in 2017. Mr. Serfass' appointment is effective May 18, 2026.

Grant of Equity Incentive Awards

On May 25, 2026 the Company granted a total of 177,429 options and 109,882 restricted share units (together, the "Equity Incentive Awards") to certain executives of the Company. The Equity Incentive Awards have been granted pursuant to the Company's Amended and Restated Equity Incentive Plan and are subject to vesting provisions. The options granted have an exercise price of C$3.46 per share and will expire 5 years from the date of grant.

About Integra Resources Corp.

Integra is a growing precious metals producer in the Great Basin of the Western United States. Integra is focused on demonstrating profitability and operational excellence at its principal operating asset, the Florida Canyon Mine, located in Nevada. In addition, Integra is committed to advancing its flagship development-stage heap leach projects: the past producing DeLamar Project located in southwestern Idaho and the Nevada North Project located in western Nevada. Integra creates sustainable value for shareholders, stakeholders, and local communities through successful mining operations, efficient project development, disciplined capital allocation, and strategic M&A, while upholding the highest industry standards for environmental, social, and governance practices.

ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

George Salamis
President, CEO and Director

CONTACT INFORMATION
Corporate Inquiries: ir@integraresources.com
Company website: www.integraresources.com
Office phone: 1 (604) 416-0576

Forward Looking Statements

Certain information set forth in this news release contains "forward‐looking statements" and "forward‐looking information" within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation and in applicable United States securities law (referred to herein as forward‐looking statements). Forward-looking statements are often identified by the use of words such as "may", "will", "could", "would", "anticipate", "believe", "expect", "intend", "potential", "estimate", "budget", "scheduled", "plans", "planned", "forecasts", "goals" and similar expressions. Except for statements of historical fact, certain information contained herein constitutes forward‐looking statements which includes, but is not limited to, statements with respect to: the Company's expected next phase of growth as a diversified U.S.-focused gold producer; the anticipated contributions of the Company's executive leadership team; the Company's ability to execute on its operational and strategic objectives; disciplined growth initiatives; the creation of long-term shareholder value; the Company's plans, objectives and expectations in respect of its projects; and the future financial or operating performance of the Company.

Forward-looking statements are based on a number of factors and assumptions made by management and considered reasonable at the time such statement was made. Assumptions and factors include: the Company's ability to complete its planned exploration and development programs; the absence of adverse conditions at the Company's mineral properties including absence of any equipment or infrastructure failures; no unforeseen operational delays; no material delays in obtaining necessary permits; results of independent engineer technical reviews; the possibility of cost overruns and unanticipated costs and expenses; the price of gold remaining at levels that continue to render the Company's mineral properties economic; the Company's ability to continue raising necessary capital to finance operations; and the ability to realize on the mineral resource and reserve estimates. Forward‐looking statements necessarily involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties, which may cause actual performance and financial results in future periods to differ materially from any projections of future performance or result expressed or implied by such forward‐looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: general business, economic and competitive uncertainties; the actual results of current and future exploration activities; conclusions of economic evaluations; meeting various expected cost estimates; benefits of certain technology usage; changes in project parameters and/or economic assessments as plans continue to be refined; future prices of metals; possible variations of mineral grade or recovery rates; the risk that actual costs may exceed estimated costs; geological, mining and exploration technical problems; failure of plant, equipment or processes to operate as anticipated; accidents, labor disputes and other risks of the mining industry; delays in obtaining governmental approvals or financing; risks related to local communities; the speculative nature of mineral exploration and development (including the risks of obtaining necessary licenses, permits and approvals from government authorities); title to properties; and other factors beyond the Company's control and as well as those factors included herein and elsewhere in the Company's public disclosure. Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual actions, events or results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements, there may be other factors that cause actions, events or results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. Readers are advised to study and consider risk factors disclosed in Integra's Annual Information Form dated March 24, 2026 for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, which is available on the SEDAR+ issuer profile for the Company at www.sedarplus.ca and available as Exhibit 99.1 to Integra's Form 40-F, which is available on the EDGAR profile for the Company at www.sec.gov.

Investors are cautioned not to put undue reliance on forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements contained herein are made as of the date of this news release and, accordingly, are subject to change after such date. The Company disclaims any intent or obligation to update publicly or otherwise revise any forward-looking statements or the foregoing list of assumptions or factors, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except in accordance with applicable securities laws. Investors are urged to read the Company's filings with Canadian securities regulatory agencies, which can be viewed online under the Company's profile on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca.

Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

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FAQ

What leadership changes did Integra Resources (ITRG) announce on May 26, 2026?

Integra Resources announced three executive appointments, expanding its leadership team across corporate development, HR, and business development. According to Integra, Scott Trebilcock becomes SVP Corporate Development, Whitney Buhlin VP Human Resources, and Josh Serfass VP Business Development & Investor Relations, with mid-May 2026 effective dates.

Who is Scott Trebilcock and what is his role at Integra Resources (ITRG)?

Scott Trebilcock was appointed Senior Vice President, Corporate Development at Integra Resources. According to Integra, he has over 30 years of experience in engineering, consulting, and mining, and previously led major M&A transactions at Nevsun Resources and Mandalay Resources. His appointment is effective May 25, 2026.

What experience does new HR leader Whitney Buhlin bring to Integra Resources (ITRG)?

Whitney Buhlin joins Integra Resources as Vice President, Human Resources. According to Integra, she has nearly 20 years of mining HR experience, including 12 years at Capstone Copper, leading corporate HR and supporting acquisitions, divestitures, and integration activities across North and South American operations. Her appointment is effective May 19, 2026.

What is Josh Serfass’s new position at Integra Resources (ITRG) and his background?

Josh Serfass was appointed Vice President, Business Development & Investor Relations at Integra Resources. According to Integra, he has over 14 years of mining-sector experience, previously held senior roles at VRIFY Technology, and earlier supported Integra’s DeLamar, Nevada North and Lamaque Mine projects. His appointment is effective May 18, 2026.

What equity incentive awards did Integra Resources (ITRG) grant to executives in May 2026?

Integra Resources granted stock options and restricted share units to certain executives on May 25, 2026. According to Integra, awards include 177,429 options at C$3.46 per share, expiring in five years, and 109,882 restricted share units, all under its Amended and Restated Equity Incentive Plan.

How might the May 2026 equity incentive grants affect Integra Resources (ITRG) shareholders?

The May 2026 equity awards increase potential future share count through options and RSUs. According to Integra, 177,429 options at C$3.46 and 109,882 RSUs were granted, subject to vesting, which could modestly dilute existing shareholders if fully exercised and settled in shares.