LUCA MINING CONFIRMS FULL OPERATIONAL CONTINUITY AT TAHUEHUETO MINE FOLLOWING ENVIRONMENTAL INSPECTION

Core Points - Luca Mining Corp. confirms normal operations at its Tahuehueto Gold Project following an inspection by Mexico's environmental authority, PROFEPA [1][2] - The inspection reviewed compliance with the Environmental Impact Authorization (MIA) issued by SEMARNAT, focusing on a small inactive area previously used for tailings storage [2][3] - PROFEPA issued a temporary closure notice for the inactive area pending updated technical documentation, which does not affect ongoing mining or processing operations [3] Company Operations - The temporary notice applies to a non-operational section of 0.3 hectares and does not impact current production at the Tahuehueto and Campo Morado mines [3] - Luca Mining emphasizes environmental compliance and transparency as central to its operations, and it is working constructively with PROFEPA and SEMARNAT [3] - The company continues to advance production, optimization, and sustainability initiatives at both mining sites [3]