Arizona Gold & Silver Inc. Announce Appointment Of Dr. Lex Lambeck As Senior Vice President Of Exploration

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 Vancouver, BritishColumbia, January 13, 2025 – TheNewswire - Arizona Gold & Silver Inc.?(TSXV: AZS)? (OTCQB:AZASF) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Lex Lambeck as Senior Vice Presidentof Exploration. He will replace Mr. Greg Hahn who will become ViceChair.  Dr. Lambeck brings extensive experience in mineralexploration and project development. He has a strong track record oftechnical leadership and exploration success across multiple miningjurisdictions.  His depth of expertise and his strategic approach toexploration will be integral to the company's growth as wecontinue to advance our projects.

Most recently, Dr. Lambeck served as Vice President ofExploration at MAG Silver Corp., which was recently purchased by PanAmerican Silver for $2.1 billion.  In that role he contributed todistrict-scale exploration programs and served as Chief Geologist forthe Deer Trail Project in Utah. He is also the founder and CEO ofLamSil Geological Services LLC.

Mr. Mike Stark, President and CEO comments “We are delighted to welcome Lex to thecompany.  He brings both leadership and exploration to the company. His experience in epithermal vein deposits and managing large scaleprojects will be a benefit as we aggressively advance the Philadelphiaproject. He will also tackle exploration of the large scalegold-antimony system at the Silverton project.”

Dr. Lambeck comments, “I am excited to join the company andcontribute to Mike Stark’s team.  A significant motivation for mytaking on this role is the quality of the Philadelphia property.  Isee it as a real winner for both the company and my career.  It is acompelling project with the scale of upside required for the industryand investment community to really take notice.  Importantly it fallswithin the two best mining jurisdictions in the country.  TheSilverton and Sycamore Canyon projects add additional upside that isyet to be recognized.  I intend to change that. " 

As Senior Vice President of Exploration, Lex willoversee the company’s exploration programs and work closely with ourtechnical and management teams.  He will oversee the expansion of allour programs, not just the flagship Philadelphia project.  Additionalpersonnel will be hired to drive disciplined, results-focusedprograms.  

Dr. Lambeck Accomplishments

Dr. Lambeck is an exploration geologist and seniormining executive with a PhD in geology and more than 25 years ofexperience advancing gold, silver, copper and base metal projectsacross the United States, Canada, Mexico and Australia. Lex is amember of the American Institute of Professional Geologists and aCertified Professional Geologist CPG-11734. He has held seniorleadership roles including Chief Executive Officer, Vice President ofExploration and Consulting Exploration Geologist. He brings deeptechnical and operational experience to the company.

Throughout his career Lex has led large, multi-yearexploration programs. He has been recognized for his abilitiesintegrating geology, geochemistry, geophysics and 3D geologicalmodeling to support data driven decision making. His background alsoincludes extensive experience in permitting and stakeholder engagementacross federal, state and private lands in North America.

Mr. Hahn, having delivered a significant discovery atthe Philadelphia project and after serving +50 years in the miningindustry, will remain on the Board as Vice Chair and board member tohelp guide the company’s growth going forward.

Please join me in welcoming Dr. Lambeck to theCompany. With this new appointment, Arizona Gold & Silver’scontinuing future success is assured.

The recent Philadelphia site visit produced core imagesof 159, as well as interviews, all of which will be uploaded to thewebsite soon.

About Arizona Gold& Silver Inc. 

Arizona Gold & Silver Inc. is aleading exploration company focused on uncovering precious metalresources in Arizona and Nevada. With a commitment to sustainablepractices and innovative exploration techniques, the company aims todrive value for stakeholders while prioritizing environmentalstewardship. The flagshipasset is the Philadelphia gold-silver property where the Company isdrilling off an epithermal gold-silver system ahead of an initialresource calculation.   

On behalf of the Board ofDirectors: 

ARIZONA GOLD &SILVER INC. 

Mike Stark, Presidentand CEO, Director 

Phone: (604) 833-4278 

Neither the TSXVenture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term isdefined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) acceptsresponsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of thisrelease. 

CAUTION CONCERNINGFORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS 

This news release includes certainforward-looking statements or information. All statements other thanstatements of historical fact included in this release areforward-looking statements that involve various risks anduncertainties. Forward-looking statements in this news release includestatements in relation to the timing, cost and other aspects of the2026 exploration program; the potential for development of the mineralresources; the potential mineralization and geological merits of theexploration properties; and other future plans, objectives orexpectations of the Company. There can be no assurance that suchstatements will prove to be accurate and actual results and futureevents could differ materially from those anticipated in suchstatements. Important factors that could cause actual results todiffer materially from the Company's plans or expectationsinclude the risk that actual results of current and plannedexploration activities, including the results of the Company's2026 drilling program(s) on its properties, will not be consistentwith the Company's expectations; the geology, grade andcontinuity of any mineral deposits and the risk of unexpectedvariations in mineral resources, grade and/or recovery rates;fluctuating metals prices; possibility of accidents, equipmentbreakdowns and delays during exploration; exploration cost overruns orunanticipated costs and expenses; uncertainties involved in theinterpretation of drilling results and geological tests; availabilityof capital and financing required to continue the Company'sfuture exploration programs and preparation of geological reports andstudies; delays in the preparation of geological reports and studies;the metallurgical characteristics of mineralization contained withinthe exploration properties are yet to be fully determined; generaleconomic, market or business conditions; competition and loss of keyemployees; regulatory changes and restrictions including in relationto required permits for exploration activities (including drillingpermits) and environmental liability; timeliness of government orregulatory approvals; and other risks detailed herein and from time totime in the filings made by the Company with securities regulators. Inconnection with the forward-looking information contained in this newsrelease, the Company has made numerous assumptions, including that theCompany's 2026 programs would proceed as planned and withinbudget. The Company expressly disclaims any intention or obligation toupdate or revise any forward-looking statements whether as a result ofnew information, future events or otherwise, except as otherwiserequired by applicable securities legislation. 

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