April 17, 2026
Silver X Mining Corp. Announces Appointment of Mark NJ Ashcroft to Board of Directors
Vancouver, British Columbia, April 17, 2026 – Silver X Mining Corp. (TSX-V: AGX) (OTCQB: AGXPF) (F: AGX) (“Silver X” or the “Company“) a precious-metals exploration, development, and production company operating a multi-asset platform in Peru, is pleased to announce the appointment of Mark NJ Ashcroft, P.Eng., to its Board of Directors.
Mr. Ashcroft is a professional mining engineer with approximately 40 years of experience spanning underground mine operations, project development, corporate finance and strategic advisory work across North and South America and Australia.
He began his career underground at Inco and has since held senior executive and board positions at a number of public mining companies, including serving as President and CEO of Stonegate Agricom, where he led the company through a successful C$51.75 million initial public offering.
Mr. Ashcroft currently serves as President and CEO of Aurelius Minerals Inc., Principal of Sextant Mining Advisory Inc., and Business Development Advisor, Americas at Empress Royalty Corp. He also chairs the Advisory Board to the School of Engineering and Computer Science at Laurentian University.
José M. Garcia, CEO of Silver X, commented: “We are thrilled to welcome Mark to our Board of Directors, with his rare combination of hands-on underground mining experience, public company leadership, and capital markets expertise. His track record in project development, financing and strategic execution will be highly valuable as Silver X continues to advance its production growth plans and broader district-scale strategy in Peru.”
Mark NJ Ashcroft commented: “Silver X has assembled a compelling portfolio and a clear growth strategy anchored by existing production, restart opportunities and district-scale upside. I am excited to join the Board at this stage of the Company’s development and look forward to supporting management as it works to create long-term value for shareholders.”
Mr. Ashcroft’s appointment is expected to strengthen the Company’s technical oversight, corporate governance and capital markets capability at a time when Silver X is focused on scaling production, advancing multiple mining fronts and pursuing long-term value creation across its asset base.
About Silver X
Silver X is a silver producer building a district-scale precious metals platform in central Peru. Its flagship Nueva Recuperada Silver District includes current production, development opportunities, and significant exploration potential. With a clear path to increased throughput and a pipeline of high-grade targets, Silver X is positioned for continued growth and long-term value creation. For more information visit our website at www.silverxmining.com.
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On Behalf of the Board
José M. García
CEO and Director
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