Excelsior Mining Corp T.MIN

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Excelsior Mining Announces Hudbay Executive Craig Hallworth to Become Chief Financial Officer

Phoenix, Arizona--(Newsfile Corp. - August 1, 2024) - Excelsior Mining Corp. (TSX: MIN) (OTCQB: EXMGF) (FSE: 3XS) ("Excelsior" or the "Company") is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Craig Hallworth as Chief Financial Officer ("CFO") effective September 3, 2024.

Mr. Hallworth is currently the Chief Financial Officer, Arizona Business Unit at Hudbay Minerals where he has held various finance leadership roles over the past 13 years. Recently, he led the development and optimization of all financial aspects of the Copper World Project, a re-designed mega-project with over one billion tons of copper resources. Prior to joining Hudbay Mr. Hallworth was a manager with Ernst & Young LLP. Mr. Hallworth is a CPA accountant and CFA Charterholder and he obtained an Honors Bachelor of Commerce from Ryerson University.

Stephen Twyerould, President & Chief Financial Officer of Excelsior commented: "I am very excited that Craig has agreed to join the Excelsior team. He is joining at a critical time for Excelsior as Johnson Camp moves towards commercial production as part of the Nuton stage 2 work program and Excelsior continues to evaluate well stimulation and open pit mining opportunities at the Gunnison Project. Craig's experience with Copper World will be a huge asset to Excelsior plans."

Mr. Hallworth will replace Danny Heatherson who had served as the Company's Interim CFO. The Company thanks Mr. Heatherson for his valuable contributions during the search for a new full-time CFO and welcomes Mr. Heatherson in his continued role as Corporate Controller.