Magma Silver CEO Letter to Shareholders

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Magma Silver (OTC:MAGMF) acquired 100% of the Niñobamba silver‑gold project in Peru in January 2025 and closed 2025 with a drill‑ready, permitted asset and operations established in country.

The company completed financings totaling $6.5M, ended the year with over $5M in treasury, and saw its share price rise 209% in 2025; investor Eric Sprott holds a 13.4% fully diluted interest. Q1 2026 drilling is planned, with 2026 focused on confirming resources, expansion drilling, surface sampling and adding compliant ounces.

Positive

• $6.5M financings completed to fund 2026 programs
• Treasury of over $5M at year‑end 2025
• Share price ↑ 209% during 2025
• Eric Sprott holds 13.4% fully diluted stake
• Q1 2026 drilling restart on Niñobamba (first since 2010)
• High‑grade grab samples: 136 g/mt Ag and 5.32 g/mt Au average

Negative

• Exploration and operational risks in Peru noted as material
• Results depend on volatile commodity prices (silver +173% in 2025)
• Reliance on historical data and interpretation for resource targeting
• Permits, drilling success and future financing remain uncertain

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Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - January 13, 2026) -

Dear Shareholders,

Welcome to 2026. Magma Silver started 2025 without a project and in January acquired 100% control of Niñobamba, a primary silver asset in the mining-friendly country of Peru. This places Magma in a highly leveraged position relative to silver prices. By the end of 2025, we had a silver-gold asset that is drill-ready and permitted in a market that is significantly revaluing both precious metals. 2026 will be a year of confirming existing resources and meaningful expansion through an effective and intelligent utilization of a fully funded exploration program.

In 2025, Magma completed the acquisition of the controlling interest in Niñobamba on favorable business terms, established operations in Peru, and retained consultants to maintain a sound relationship with the affected communities. Our technical team, with a combined 60 years of experience in the Peruvian mining sector, reviewed vast amounts of historical data and conducted two field programs to verify the accuracy of known geological data and to collect additional samples to expand our knowledge base as a precursor to the upcoming 2026 drill program.

Magma had meaningful advancements on the corporate side during the year. We completed financings totaling $6.5M to fully fund our programs through 2026. Through these financings and warrant exercises, we ended the year with over $5M in the treasury. The oversubscribed $5M financing, which closed in October, was led by Research Capital and attracted a more mature investor audience, including Eric Sprott, who now holds a 13.4% fully diluted interest, marking an important shift toward a long-term shareholder base. Magma's share price increased by 209% during 2025.

2026 will be an expansion and new discovery year for Magma. Niñobamba has been quietly waiting to show its potential. Drills will turn in Q1 on one segment of the project for the first time since 2010, and drilling and assay results are expected to continue throughout the year. Concurrently with drilling, our team will conduct surface sampling, trenching, and geological mapping on the balance of the project, in preparation for an expanded drill program on high-potential but not drill-tested silver and gold targets. Niñobamba is a shallow-to-near-surface project, so assayed samples from surface work will provide a meaningful indication of mineralization lying slightly deeper. We will begin adding compliant ounces to further support the project's potential.

We will continue our efforts commenced in late 2025 to bring the Niñobamba project to the attention of the strategic long-term investment community through conferences, direct contact, and other media. We will maintain our relationship-building process with the affected local communities, as that is paramount to a successful long-term operation and of the utmost importance within our corporate philosophy.

Historical work by Newmont, AngloGold, Bear Creek, and Rio Silver indicated Niñobamba would be a viable mining operation at lower silver and gold prices. The two field programs conducted by Magma in August and September of 2025 confirmed and, in certain cases, exceeded the historical results. Highlights from the Joramina and Randypata programs included (news release dated October 30, 2025):

• Grab sampling on the Joramina zone returned 17g/mt to 300 g/mt silver and 0.50 g/mt to 14.56 g/mt gold, averaging 136 g/mt silver and 5.32 g/mt gold.

• Drift sampling on the Joramina zone returned a 5-metre composite returning 115.09 g/mt silver and 10m of 2.32 g/mt gold.

• Sampling close to the drift returned 0.70m of 395.19g/mt silver and 17.41 g/mt of gold.

• A random composite grab sample returned 242 g/mt silver and 0.20 g/mt gold from the undrilled Randypata zone 2 km silver anomaly.

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Silver prices rose by approximately 173% in 2025, and many forecast the trend to continue. Based on internal studies, including metallurgical testing and internal economic studies completed by Newmont, Niñobamba is anticipated to be a shallow, low-cost open-pit operation with projected low extraction and processing costs. Increases in silver price should go directly to the bottom line of any future mining operation.

2025 was an organizational year, and 2026 will be a year to start delivering on the promise of this project. We are taking the correct steps to position our company and shareholders to realize the potential of Niñobamba. Our efforts are designed to expand on historical results and create long-term incremental value for all stakeholders. We appreciate your continued support.

Sincerely,

Stephen Barley, Chairman & CEO
stephen.barley@magmasilver.com
www.magmasilver.com

Jeffrey Reeder, P.Geo, a Qualified Person as defined in National Instrument 43-101 and a Senior Technical Advisor of the Company, has prepared, or supervised the preparation of the assays and approved the scientific and technical disclosure contained in this communication.

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.

This communication contains forward-looking statements and information under applicable Canadian securities laws. These statements relate to future events or future performance and include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the Company's exploration plans for 2026 at the Niñobamba project, the timing and success of drilling programs, the potential for resource expansion and new discoveries, the project's anticipated economics, future silver prices, and the Company's community and investor relations initiatives. Such statements reflect management's current beliefs and are based on assumptions made by and information currently available to the Company. Forward-looking statements are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. These risks include risks inherent in mineral exploration, the interpretation of drill results, the volatility of commodity prices, operational risks in Peru, the ability to secure necessary permits and financing, and reliance on historical data. The Company assumes no obligation to update or revise these forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements.

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FAQ

What is Magma Silver (MAGMF) planning for Niñobamba in Q1 2026?

Drilling is scheduled to begin in Q1 2026 on one segment, with assays expected through the year.

How much cash did MAGMF report after 2025 financings?

The company reported ending 2025 with over $5M in the treasury after total financings of $6.5M.

What notable shareholder stake does MAGMF have after 2025 financings?

Investor Eric Sprott acquired a 13.4% fully diluted interest.

What exploration results did MAGMF report from 2025 field programs?

Grab sampling averaged 136 g/mt Ag and 5.32 g/mt Au on Joramina; other samples included up to 395.19 g/mt Ag.

How is Niñobamba expected to operate economically according to the company?

Internal and historical studies indicate Niñobamba could be a shallow, low‑cost open‑pit operation with low extraction and processing costs.

What are the main risks MAGMF highlights for Niñobamba’s development?

The company cites drilling interpretation risk, commodity price volatility, operational risks in Peru, and permitting and financing uncertainty.