Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - April 7, 2026) - Torex Gold Resources Inc. (the "Company" or "Torex") (TSX: TXG) (OTCQX: TORXF) is pleased to announce the addition of Jacques Perron to its Board of Directors ("the Board") effective May 1, 2026. With the addition of Mr. Perron, the Board will be comprised of eight directors, seven of whom are independent directors.

Rick Howes, Chair of the Board, stated:

"Jacques brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the Board from a career that spans over forty years in the mining sector. Having held various director and executive positions throughout his career, his leadership in both technical and operational roles will add valued insight and perspective to the Board. His industry knowledge covers both precious and base metals through experience at a number of Canadian and U.S. mining companies with operations around the world.

"Jacques is well positioned to support the Board and Management through the Company's next phase of growth, including completion of Media Luna North and evaluating other opportunities to optimize and expand production at our flagship Morelos Property, advancing economic studies to support a construction decision on the Los Reyes project, and surfacing value through the portfolio of early-stage exploration assets acquired last year in northern Mexico and Nevada. His breadth of industry knowledge will offer strategic insight as we continue to build long-term value for our business in Mexico and beyond."

Mr. Perron is currently the Chair of Arizona Metals Corp., and a Director of Franco-Nevada Corporation and Centerra Gold Inc. He has previously served as a Director of several other mining companies and as President and CEO of Pretium Resources Inc., Thompson Creek Metals Company Inc., and St Andrew Goldfields Ltd. Prior to that he held senior executive and operational roles at a number of other mining companies earlier in his career.

Mr. Perron holds a Bachelor of Science in Mining Engineering from l'École Polytechnique de Montréal and is the Chair of the Canadian Mineral Industry Education Foundation (CMIEF).

ABOUT TOREX GOLD RESOURCES INC.

Torex Gold Resources Inc. is a Canadian mining company engaged in the exploration, development, and production of gold, copper, and silver from its flagship Morelos Complex in Guerrero, Mexico. The Company also owns the Los Reyes gold-silver project in Sinaloa, Mexico and recently acquired interests in a portfolio of early-stage exploration properties, including the Batopilas and Guigui projects in Chihuahua, Mexico, and the Gryphon and Medicine Springs projects in Nevada, USA.

The Company's key strategic objectives are: optimize Morelos production and costs; disciplined growth and capital allocation; grow reserves and resources; project delivery excellence; retain and attract best industry talent; and be an industry leader in responsible mining. In addition to realizing the full potential of the Morelos Property, the Company continues to seek opportunities to acquire assets that enable diversification and deliver value to shareholders.

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