ACCOMPLISHED CORPORATE DEVELOPMENT EXECUTIVE JOINS LUCA TEAM TO PROPEL FUTURE GROWTH

Core Insights - Luca Mining Corp. has appointed Adam Melnyk as VP Corporate Development to lead business development and growth initiatives [1][2] - The company is focusing on growth opportunities in the Mexican mining sector, leveraging its strategy of Optimize, Explore, and Expand [2] - Adam Melnyk brings over 20 years of mining sector experience, particularly in strategic business development and asset evaluation [2][3] Company Overview - Luca Mining is a diversified Canadian mining company with two 100%-owned producing mines in the Sierra Madre mineralized belt in Mexico [6] - The company produces gold, copper, zinc, silver, and lead, with significant development and resource potential [6] Operations - The Campo Morado mine is an underground operation in Guerrero State, producing copper-zinc-lead concentrates and undergoing an optimization program to improve recoveries and cash flows [7] - The Tahuehueto Gold, Silver Mine is a new underground operation in Durango State, expected to achieve commercial production by the end of the year [8] Leadership Background - Adam Melnyk previously served as Executive Vice President of Business Development at Victoria Gold Corp and has extensive experience in mining research and equity analysis [3][4] - He holds a B.Sc. in Geological Engineering and is a registered Professional Engineer and CFA Charterholder [4] Stock Options - The company has granted 600,000 incentive stock options to Adam Melnyk, subject to approval by the TSX Venture Exchange [5]