Silver Viper Minerals announces appointment of Rakesh Malhot Vancouver, BC – January 23, 2026 – Silver Viper Minerals Corp. (TSX-V:VIPR; OTCQB:VIPRF) (“Silver Viper” or the “Company”) announces the appointment of Mr. Rakesh Malhotra as Chief Financial Officer, effective immediately.
Mr. Malhotra joins Silver Viper with more than 30 years of extensive financial leadership experience spanning both public and private companies. His expertise encompasses accounting, capital markets, corporate governance, financial reporting, and strategic growth initiatives. Over the course of his career, Mr. Malhotra has held senior finance roles across North America and the Middle East, including leadership positions at multinational organizations and TSXlisted mining companies, where he played a key role in shaping financial strategies, managing complex operations, and supporting sustainable growth.
He is a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA, CA) in Canada and a U.S. Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Honors). Mr. Malhotra’s extensive background combines technical financial expertise with a proven ability to guide organizations through periods of expansion, capital raising, and strategic transformation.
On his appointment, Mr. Malhotra commented:
“I am thrilled to join Silver Viper at such a pivotal stage of growth. The Company’s high-quality portfolio of projects on prominent mineral trends in Mexico represents a unique opportunity for the Company. I look forward to supporting the team in advancing its projects, optimizing financial strategies, and delivering long-term value to shareholders.”
Adam Cegielski, Chairman of Silver Viper Minerals, added:
“Rakesh brings extensive experience in managing complex financial operations, capital markets initiatives, and corporate governance. His expertise will be invaluable as Silver Viper continues to advance its silver and gold assets and execute its long-term growth strategy. We are confident that Rakesh’s leadership will play a key role in driving the Company forward, building on his current success as CFO of Goldsky Resources Corp. (TSX-V: GSKR), formerly First Nordic Metals (TSX-V: FNM).”