Silvercorp Publishes Fiscal 2025 Sustainability Report

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Silvercorp Metals (NYSE:SVM) has released its Fiscal 2025 Sustainability Report, highlighting significant progress in ESG initiatives. The company invested $1.3 million in community projects and achieved a 44% reduction in Lost Time Incident Rate to 0.52. Notable achievements include a 17% reduction in GHG emissions from 2020 baseline and delivery of over 68,000 hours of employee training.

The report, aligned with major frameworks including GRI Standards and UN SDGs, demonstrates Silvercorp's commitment across five strategic pillars: governance effectiveness, ecological protection, climate resilience, operational safety, and shared community prosperity. The company also implemented four new corporate policies covering biodiversity, tailings management, procurement, and board diversity.

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• Achieved 44% reduction in Lost Time Incident Rate (LTIR) to 0.52
• Reduced Scope 1 & 2 GHG emissions by 17% from 2020 baseline
• Increased employee training by 115% to over 68,000 hours
• Maintained zero significant environmental incidents
• Invested $1.3 million in local community initiatives
• Strengthened governance with four new corporate policies

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• None.

Trading Symbol: TSX/NYSE American: SVM

VANCOUVER, BC, Sept. 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ - Silvercorp Metals Inc. ("Silvercorp" or the "Company") (TSX: SVM) (NYSE American: SVM) is pleased to announce the publishing of its annual Sustainability Report for the year ended March 31, 2025 ("Fiscal 2025"), detailing the Company's environmental, social, and governance ("ESG") commitments, performance, and targets.

"In Fiscal 2025, we made steady progress across five strategic pillars: governance effectiveness, ecological protection, climate resilience, operational safety, and shared community prosperity," said Dr. Rui Feng, Chair and CEO of Silvercorp. "This year's report outlines how our efforts support high-quality development in the mining sector and demonstrate a transparent, resilient approach to sustainability for our stakeholders worldwide."

Highlights of Silvercorp's Fiscal 2025 Sustainability Report

• $1.3 million invested in local community initiatives
• Over 68,000 hours of employee training delivered, a 115% increase over the previous year
• 44% reduction from the previous year in the Lost Time Incident Rate (LTIR) to 0.52
• 17% reduction in Scope 1 & 2 GHG emissions from our 2020 baseline
• Zero significant environmental incidents
• Strengthened governance with the addition of four new corporate policies: Biodiversity Policy, Tailings Facility Management Policy, Procurement Policy, and Board Diversity Policy

Reporting Frameworks

The report has been prepared with reference to the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Standards, the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the relevant aspects of the Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD), the Global Industry Standard on Tailings by the International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM), and the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) standard on Metals and Mining.

The full 2025 Sustainability Report is available for download at www.silvercorpmetals.com, along with the applicable ESG data tables and GRI indices at www.silvercorpmetals.com/reporting/.

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.

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FAQ

What are the key ESG achievements for Silvercorp Metals (SVM) in Fiscal 2025?

Key achievements include a 44% reduction in LTIR, 17% reduction in GHG emissions, $1.3 million invested in community initiatives, and over 68,000 hours of employee training.

How much did Silvercorp (SVM) reduce its greenhouse gas emissions in Fiscal 2025?

Silvercorp achieved a 17% reduction in Scope 1 & 2 GHG emissions compared to their 2020 baseline.

What new corporate policies did Silvercorp (SVM) implement in Fiscal 2025?

Silvercorp implemented four new policies: Biodiversity Policy, Tailings Facility Management Policy, Procurement Policy, and Board Diversity Policy.

What sustainability reporting frameworks does Silvercorp (SVM) follow?

Silvercorp's report follows GRI Standards, UN SDGs, TCFD, ICMM Global Industry Standard on Tailings, and SASB Metals and Mining standards.

How much did Silvercorp (SVM) invest in community initiatives in Fiscal 2025?

Silvercorp invested $1.3 million in local community initiatives during Fiscal 2025.