Helen Cai Joins Silvercorp Board

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Silvercorp Metals Inc. announced the appointment of Helen Cai, a finance and investment professional, to its Board as an independent director. Ms. Cai has extensive experience in capital markets, corporate finance, and M&A transactions. She has worked with Barrick Gold Corporation, Largo Inc., and China International Capital Corporation, and has been recognized for her expertise and achievements in the financial industry. Dr. Rui Feng, Silvercorp's CEO, expressed optimism about Ms. Cai's contributions to the company's merger and acquisition efforts.

Trading Symbol: TSX: SVM
                              NYSE AMERICAN: SVM

VANCOUVER, BC, Feb. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - Silvercorp Metals Inc. ("Silvercorp" or the "Company") (TSX: SVM) (NYSE American: SVM) today announced the appointment of Helen Cai to its Board as an independent director. 

Ms. Cai is a finance and investment professional with over two decades of experience, she is extensively versed in capital markets and all aspects of corporate finance from strategic planning to M&A transactions.  Ms. Cai is currently an independent director of Barrick Gold Corporation and Largo Inc., and most recently worked as a managing director with China International Capital Corporation until the spring of 2021.  Prior to this, Ms. Cai worked as a research analyst with the Goldman Sachs Group covering American mining and technology sectors and was highly ranked by the StarMine analyst ranking service. As a lead research analyst at China International Capital Corporation, Ms. Cai was ranked as Best Analyst by Institutional Investor and Asia Money in their China Research Sector Polls for multiple years when covering Hong Kong and China-listed companies. The landmark cross-border financing and M&A transactions she led subsequently as a senior investment banker also won various awards from Asia Money and The Asset. Ms. Cai is a Chartered Financial Analyst and Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst and was educated at Tsinghua University in China and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in the United States, where she received two master's degrees and multiple fellowship awards.

Silvercorp's CEO and Chair, Dr. Rui Feng stated: "We are very pleased to welcome Ms. Cai to our Board. Helen is a distinguished finance and investment professional and brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise in capital markets, strategic planning, and M&A to our organization. We look forward to her valuable contributions in our ongoing merger and acquisition efforts to unlock value for our shareholders."

About Silvercorp

Silvercorp is a Canadian mining company producing silver, gold, lead, and zinc with a long history of profitability and growth potential. The Company's strategy is to create shareholder value by 1) focusing on generating free cashflow from long life mines; 2) organic growth through extensive drilling for discovery; 3) ongoing merger and acquisition efforts to unlock value; and 4) long term commitment to responsible mining and ESG. For more information, please visit our website at www.silvercorpmetals.com.

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FAQ

Who was appointed to Silvercorp Metals Inc.'s Board as an independent director?

Helen Cai, a finance and investment professional, was appointed to the Board as an independent director.

What is Helen Cai's background and experience?

Ms. Cai has over two decades of experience in finance and investment, with expertise in capital markets, corporate finance, and M&A transactions. She has worked with Barrick Gold Corporation, Largo Inc., and China International Capital Corporation.

What are Dr. Rui Feng's comments about Helen Cai's appointment?

Dr. Rui Feng expressed optimism about Ms. Cai's valuable contributions to Silvercorp's merger and acquisition efforts.