Scorpio Gold Appoints Leo Hathaway as Executive Technical Director

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Scorpio Gold (SRCRF) has appointed Leo Hathaway as Executive Technical Director and Board member. Hathaway, a Professional Geologist with 30 years of experience, currently serves as Executive Chairman of Golden Shield Resources and Senior VP of Lumina Gold. His notable achievements include the successful acquisition and sale of Lumina Copper projects worth $1.65 billion and involvement in Ventana Gold's $1.5 billion La Bodega project sale. He also contributed to Lumina Gold's 20.5Moz Cangrejos gold project. CEO Zayn Kalyan emphasized that Hathaway's appointment aligns with Scorpio Gold's exploration-focused growth strategy, particularly for their Manhattan project, located near Kinross's Round Mountain operation.

Positive

• Appointment of highly experienced executive with proven track record in billion-dollar mining deals
• Strategic focus on Manhattan project near established Kinross operation
• New leadership brings expertise in high-grade, multimillion-ounce discoveries

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• None.

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - May 28, 2025) - Scorpio Gold Corporation (TSXV: SGN) (OTCQB: SRCRF) (FSE: RY9) ("Scorpio Gold", or the "Company") is pleased to announce the appointment of Leo Hathaway to its Board of Directors and management team as Executive Technical Director.

Leo Hathaway, P. Geo., is a Professional Geologist with 30 years of experience in the mineral exploration industry and is currently Executive Chairman of Golden Shield Resources Inc. and Senior Vice President of Lumina Gold Corp. Mr. Hathaway played a pivotal role in the acquisition, advancement and sale of the ten original Lumina Copper projects in the Americas to seven different companies, aggregating $1.65bn. He has also had key involvement in numerous successful public and private ventures, such as Ventana Gold's La Bodega project in Colombia and its $1.5bn sale to AUX, as well as the origination, acquisition and advancement of Lumina Gold's 20.5moz Cangrejos gold project in Ecuador. Mr. Hathaway holds a BSc (Hons) in Applied Geology from the University of Plymouth, an MSc in Mineral Exploration from Imperial College, London. He is a registered Professional Geoscientist with EGBC.

"Leo's appointment is a transformational step for Scorpio Gold as we gear up for a new era of exploration-led growth," said Zayn Kalyan, CEO and Director of Scorpio Gold. "His exceptional track record of value creation in high-grade, multimillion-ounce discoveries and strategic exits aligns perfectly with our renewed focus on Manhattan's world-class potential. As we shift our attention toward defining and expanding resources at this historically rich and underexplored district-just 10 miles south of Kinross's Round Mountain operation-Leo's leadership will be instrumental in guiding our exploration strategy, technical oversight, and shareholder value creation."

About Scorpio Gold Corp.

Scorpio Gold holds a 100% interest in two past producing projects, the Manhattan District and the Mineral Ridge Mine, both located in the Walker Lane Trend of Nevada, USA. Scorpio Gold's Manhattan District is ~4,780-hectares and comprises the advanced exploration-stage Goldwedge Mine, with a 400 ton per day gravity mill, and four past-producing pits that were acquired from Kinross in 2021. The consolidated Manhattan District presents an exciting late-stage exploration opportunity, with over 100,000 metres of historical drilling, significant resource potential, and valuable permitting and water rights. Scorpio Gold also holds a 100% interest in the Mineral Ridge gold project located in Esmeralda County, Nevada. Scorpio Gold produced over 222,440 oz of gold at Mineral Ridge between 2010 and 2017. With a proven and probable resource, valuable permits, water rights, and infrastructure, Mineral Ridge has significant near-term development potential.

ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF SCORPIO GOLD CORPORATION

Zayn Kalyan, Chief Executive Officer and Director
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FAQ

Who is Leo Hathaway and what is his new role at Scorpio Gold (SRCRF)?

Leo Hathaway is a Professional Geologist with 30 years of experience who has been appointed as Executive Technical Director and Board member at Scorpio Gold. He is currently Executive Chairman of Golden Shield Resources and Senior VP of Lumina Gold.

What are Leo Hathaway's major achievements in the mining industry?

Hathaway led the acquisition and sale of Lumina Copper projects worth $1.65 billion, was involved in Ventana Gold's $1.5 billion La Bodega project sale, and contributed to Lumina Gold's 20.5Moz Cangrejos gold project in Ecuador.

What is Scorpio Gold's (SRCRF) strategic focus with this new appointment?

Scorpio Gold is focusing on exploration-led growth, particularly at their Manhattan project, which is located 10 miles south of Kinross's Round Mountain operation.

What are Leo Hathaway's qualifications and professional credentials?

Hathaway holds a BSc (Hons) in Applied Geology from the University of Plymouth, an MSc in Mineral Exploration from Imperial College, London, and is a registered Professional Geoscientist with EGBC.