Mr. George Ogilvie reports

ARIZONA SONORAN ANNOUNCES THE APPOINTMENT OF BILL WASHINGTON AS NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Arizona Sonoran Copper Company Inc. has appointed Bill Washington to its board of directors as a non-executive director. Additionally, Alison Dwoskin has been promoted to vice-president, investor relations.

David Laing, Arizona Sonoran chairman, commented: "It is with pleasure that we welcome Bill Washington to our board of directors and recognize Alison's accomplishments. As we transition towards the development stage at Cactus, Bill's expertise with capital markets, strategic leadership and capital allocation strategy will complement our current board's expertise. We look forward to working with the board and management in the execution of our strategic plans to target first copper cathode production in the second half of 2029."

Mr. Washington is an accomplished finance professional with 32 years of experience both leading and building investment banking teams as well as supporting governance and board leadership in the mining and metals sector. Currently a partner at Hydra Capital Partners, he was previously head of global mining and metals at National Bank Financial Markets from July, 2011, until his retirement from the firm at the end of 2015. He joined National Bank as part of the acquisition of Wellington West Capital Markets where he had served as the head of investment banking since August, 2004, focused exclusively on the mining and metals sector. Before joining Wellington West, Mr. Washington held various investment banking positions at National Bank Financial/First Marathon, Gordon Capital and Lancaster Financial/TD Securities from 1994.

Prior to entering investment banking, he worked as a civil engineer on major infrastructure projects in the United Kingdom, Spain and Hong Kong for six years. Mr. Washington holds a bachelor of applied science (civil engineering) from the University of British Columbia and has an MBA from the University of Western Ontario (Ivey). Mr. Washington also acts as an independent director for both Wesdome Gold Mines and Rupert Resources. He was previously a director of Copper Mountain Mining until its acquisition by Hudbay Minerals in June, 2023, and Brio Gold until its acquisition by Leagold Mining (now Equinox Gold) in May, 2018.

Ms. Dwoskin is an investor relations professional with 22 years of experience specializing in capital markets and corporate communications largely within the mining and metals sector. She has been promoted to vice-president, investor relations, having initially joined the company as director, investor relations. Ms. Dwoskin is a certified professional in investor relations (CPIR) and holds an honours bachelor of arts degree from Brock University.

About Arizona Sonoran Copper Company Inc.

Arizona Sonoran Copper is a copper exploration and development company with a 100-per-cent interest in the brownfield Cactus project. The project, on privately held land, contains a large-scale porphyry copper resource and a recent 2025 PFS (preliminary feasibility study) proposes an open pit copper mine with robust economic returns. Cactus is a lower-risk copper developer benefitting from a state-led permitting process, in place infrastructure, highways, and rail lines at its doorstep and on-site permitted water access. The company's objective is to develop Cactus and become a mid-tier copper producer with low operating costs, that could generate robust returns, and provide a long-term sustainable and responsible operation for the community, investors and all stakeholders. The company is led by an executive management team and board which have a long-standing record of successful project delivery in North America complemented by global capital markets expertise.

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