Silvercorp Announces CFO Transition

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Silvercorp (TSX: SVM; NYSE American: SVM) announced senior finance changes effective November 10–12, 2025. Longtime CFO Derek Liu retired from the CFO role effective November 10, 2025, and will provide consulting assistance during a transition period.

The company named Winnie Wang as Interim Chief Financial Officer effective immediately; she joined Silvercorp in 2024, previously served as CFO of China operations, and has over 15 years of finance and accounting leadership including roles at PricewaterhouseCoopers and Asurion China.

Silvercorp also appointed Lei Wu as Corporate Controller; he brings over 14 years of mining finance experience and served as Finance Controller at Rainy River Mine from 2021 to 2025. The appointments are presented as part of the company’s focus on financial governance and internal talent development.

Positive

• CFO transition dated November 10, 2025
• Interim CFO Winnie Wang has 15+ years of finance experience
• Corporate Controller Lei Wu has 14+ years mining experience
• Continuity maintained: retired CFO will consult during transition

Negative

• No permanent CFO named; role currently interim
• Short-term succession uncertainty during interim period

Trading Symbol:           TSX/NYSE American: SVM

VANCOUVER, BC, Nov. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ - Silvercorp Metals Inc. ("Silvercorp" or the "Company") (TSX: SVM) (NYSE American: SVM) announces changes to its senior accounting and finance team.

Effective November 10, Derek Liu, who has served as Chief Financial Officer since 2015, retired from his role as CFO. He will continue to provide assistance to the Company as needed during a transition period in a consulting capacity. The Company thanks Mr. Liu for his long-standing dedication and significant contributions to Silvercorp, and wishes him all the best in his retirement.

Silvercorp is pleased to announce the appointment of Winnie Wang as Interim Chief Financial Officer, effective immediately. Ms. Wang has been with the Company since 2024, most recently serving as CFO of the Company's China Operations. She brings over 15 years of leadership in the areas of corporate finance, accounting and financial reporting, treasury planning, and internal controls. Winnie started her career as Auditor with PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP and held senior leadership positions in finance and accounting with several multinational companies. Prior to joining Silvercorp, she was Head of Finance and CFO for Asurion China. Winnie has a Bachelor's Degree from Shanghai International Studies University, a Master of Management from the University of International Business and Economics, and holds the Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation from CPA Australia. 

In addition, the Company announces the appointment of Lei Wu as Corporate Controller, with responsibilities to include financial reporting, financial planning, finance operations, project management, and treasury functions. Mr. Wu brings over 14 years of progressive accounting and finance experience in the mining industry and recently joined Silvercorp from New Gold Inc. where he served as Finance Controller at the Rainy River Mine from 2021 to 2025. Lei has a Bachelor of Business Administration (Honours) from Simon Fraser University and an MBA from the University of Southern California. He holds the Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA), Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), and Project Management Professional (PMP) designations.

These appointments reflect Silvercorp's commitment to strong financial governance and internal talent development as it continues to execute on its strategic objectives.

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 cash flow 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.

For further information

Silvercorp Metals Inc.                                                                 
Lon Shaver
President
Phone: (604) 669-9397
Toll Free 1(888) 224-1881
Email: investor@silvercorp.ca
Website: www.silvercorpmetals.com 

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This news release includes "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable securities laws relating to, among other things, without limitation, statements regarding the anticipated benefits of the executive appointments. By their very nature, forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause our actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking information may in some cases be identified by words such as "will", "anticipates", "expects", "intends" and similar expressions suggesting future events or future performance.

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A comprehensive discussion of risks that impact Silvercorp, and additional information relating to the Company including Silvercorp's Annual Information Form can be obtained under the Company's profile on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca, on EDGAR at www.sec.gov, and on the Company's website at www.silvercorpmetals.com 

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FAQ

Who is Silvercorp's interim CFO and when did the appointment take effect for SVM?

Winnie Wang was named Interim CFO, effective immediately (announced November 12, 2025).

When did Silvercorp's prior CFO Derek Liu retire from the CFO role (SVM)?

Derek Liu retired from the CFO role effective November 10, 2025 and will assist as a consultant during transition.

What experience does interim CFO Winnie Wang bring to Silvercorp (SVM)?

Winnie Wang has over 15 years in corporate finance, worked at PricewaterhouseCoopers, and was CFO of Silvercorp China.

Who is Silvercorp's new Corporate Controller and what is his experience (SVM)?

Lei Wu was appointed Corporate Controller; he has 14+ years in accounting and served as Finance Controller at Rainy River Mine from 2021 to 2025.

Will Derek Liu continue to support Silvercorp after retiring as CFO (SVM)?

Yes; Derek Liu will provide assistance to the company in a consulting capacity during the transition.

Where can investors find official Silvercorp management change notices for SVM?

Investors can review the company’s regulatory filings and investor relations announcements for official management-change disclosures.