Mr. Eric Vanderleeuw reports

ZACATECAS SILVER ANNOUNCES INVESTOR RELATIONS ENGAGEMENT

Zacatecas Silver Corp. has entered into an investor relations agreement dated April 17, 2026, with Capital Gain Media Inc. Pursuant to the investor relations agreement, the company has re-engaged Capital Gain to provide content development and digital marketing services. The investor relations agreement will remain in effect for four months commencing on April 17, 2026. In accordance with the terms and conditions of the investor relations agreement and as consideration for the services provided by Capital Gain, the company agreed to pay an aggregate upfront cash fee of $250,000, plus applicable taxes.

Capital Gain provides investor relation services and is based in Vancouver, B.C. Capital Gain's principal is Graham Colmer. As of the date hereof, to the company's knowledge, Capital Gain (including its directors and officers) does not own any securities of the company and has an arm's-length relationship with the company.

We seek Safe Harbor.