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Torex Gold Reports Compelling New Results from the 2024 ELG Underground Drilling Program

December 2, 2024

Results continue to indicate impressive grades and ongoing potential to expand resources and replace mined reserves

(All amounts expressed in U.S. dollars unless otherwise stated)

Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - December 2, 2024) - Torex Gold Resources Inc. (the "Company" or "Torex") (TSX: TXG) announces further assay results from the Company's 2024 drilling program at ELG Underground. The results to date support the Company's target of extending the mine life of ELG Underground by identifying new zones of higher-grade mineralization, expanding resources, and replacing and growing reserves.

Jody Kuzenko, President & CEO of Torex, stated:

"Results from the ongoing drilling program at ELG Underground continue to demonstrate the long-term potential of the deposit following an impressive track record of success delivered over the last several years. The latest assay results highlight the ability to upgrade Inferred Resources to Indicated Resources and support our target of replacing most of the reserves mined year-to-date.

"Additionally, surface mapping along the northern extension of the El Limón West Trend has indicated that mineralization could extend north towards the La Flaca fault. This discovery, combined with the fact that mineralization in multiple areas remains open along trend and at depth, is further evidence that we are still in the early stages of unlocking the full potential of ELG Underground, which, in turn, supports our optimistic view on the long-term prospects for the deposit.

"With Media Luna nearing completion, the expected pivot to positive cash flow mid-next year, and our ongoing drilling success, we are planning to increase our exploration budget even further in 2025. This will support our goal of sustaining annual production above 450,000 gold equivalent ounces beyond 2030 and underscores our belief that we will be mining at Morelos for decades to come."

HIGHLIGHTS

Drilling results through the first nine months of 2024 demonstrate the potential to upgrade Inferred Resources to Indicated Resources with the year-end 2024 reserve and resource update in each of the identified mineralized trends, as well as the ability to expand Inferred Resources.

El Limón Sur Trend

  • At the El Limón Sur Trend, Resource Delineation drilling has delivered compelling results with intercepts returning higher than anticipated grades, particularly within the north ore shoot. The best results from drilling in this area include drill hole LDUG-350 (27.72 grams per tonne gold equivalent ("gpt AuEq") over 18.8 metres ("m")), LDUG-351 (45.16 gpt AuEq over 3.1 m), LDUG-356 (94.30 gpt AuEq over 6.1 m, including 151.67 gpt AuEq over 3.7 m), and LDUG-390 (23.51 gpt AuEq over 5.1 m). These results support upgrading Inferred Resources to Indicated Resources.

  • The Advanced Exploration program at the southern ore shoot continues to extend mineralization to the south as shown by the intercepts reported in drill holes LS-332 (10.37 gpt AuEq over 3.5 m) and LS-339 (6.35 gpt AuEq over 6.3 m). The mineralized intercepts of drill holes LS-339, LS-342 (18.67 gpt AuEq over 2.4 m), LS-343 (5.25 gpt AuEq over 10.0 m), and LS-344 (9.44 gpt AuEq over 5.6 m) confirm mineralization extends at depth, which will be further explored through infill drilling in 2025.

El Limón Deep Trend

  • The Resource Delineation program at the El Limón Deep Trend has confirmed the continuity of high-grade mineralization along a southwest plunge with multiple intercepts with core lengths in excess of 4 m and grades over 5 gpt AuEq, including drill hole LDUG-382 (8.41 gpt AuEq over 4.6 m, 18.34 gpt AuEq over 11.2 m, and 7.94 gpt AuEq over 5.5 m).

Sub-Sill Trend

  • At the Sub-Sill Trend, the mineralized intercepts of drill holes SST-349 (19.17 gpt AuEq over 13.0 m) and SST-351 (14.84 gpt AuEq over 9.5 m) located immediately to the north of a production front confirm the extension of high-grade mineralization in this area. Drilling at depth has also confirmed continuity of mineralization. Results support the potential to expand Indicated Resources in this area.
  • Along the extension of the Sub-Sill Trend north of the La Flaca fault, drilling results support the recategorization of Inferred Resources to Indicated Resources.

El Limón West Trend

  • Drill holes LS-322 (8.55 gpt AuEq over 3.9 m and 13.64 gpt AuEq over 11.0 m) and LS-324 (26.46 gpt AuEq over 5.5 m) confirm mineralization extends to the south and at depth up to 600 m above sea level ("m.a.s.l.").

  • Surface mapping identified the northern extension of the El Limón West Trend, confirming the mineralization continuity intercepted by drill hole LS-316 (4.55 gpt AuEq over 6.3 m; press release dated June 27, 2024) and validated by drill hole LS-317 (3.96 gpt AuEq over 5.3 m). The results indicate potential structural continuity from the defined resource body to the north towards the La Flaca fault.

2024 ELG UNDERGROUND DRILLING & EXPLORATION PROGRAM

The 2024 ELG Underground drilling and exploration program is focused on Resource Delineation and Advanced Exploration, targeting current Inferred Resources and the main extensions of high-grade mineralization along the El Limón Sur, El Limón Deep, Sub-Sill, and El Limón West trends.

Torex has budgeted $12 million towards drilling and exploration for ELG Underground in 2024. Drilling is progressing well with six rigs currently working in the area. As of the end of September, 29,442 m of the 43,200 m of drilling forecast for the year was completed.

Figure 1: Plan view of ELG Underground. The 2024 program to date has been focused on resource categorization and testing mineralization extensions beyond the boundaries of known resources.

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Detailed drill results are reported in Table 5 (El Limón Sur Trend), Table 6 (El Limón Deep Trend), Table 7 (Sub-Sill Trend), and Table 8 (El Limón West Trend). Drill hole intercepts are core lengths with true widths for infill holes ranging between 80-100% of core length. True widths will be determined for brownfield and step-out holes once the geological modelling to define the ore controls is completed.

AuEq grades use the same metal prices ($1,650/oz gold ("Au"), $22/oz silver ("Ag"), and $3.75/lb copper ("Cu")) and metallurgical recoveries (90% Au, 86% Ag, and 93% Cu) used in the year-end 2023 mineral resource estimate for ELG Underground (AuEq (gpt) = Au (gpt) + Ag (gpt) * 0.0127 + Cu (%) * 1.6104).

EL LIMÓN SUR TREND (FIGURE 2)

Drilling along the El Limón Sur Trend is concentrated in two areas. At the northern ore shoot, results from the Resource Delineation program have been positive, returning multiple high-grade intercepts with over 5 m in core length, supporting the recategorization of a high volume of Inferred Resources to Indicated Resources with the year-end 2024 mineral reserve and resource update and indicating the potential extension of mineralization at depth.

At the southern ore shoot, Advanced Exploration drilling following up on the deepest high-grade intercepts encountered in 2023 (LS-293 which returned 20.74 gpt AuEq over 4.6 m; press release dated November 16, 2023 and LS-295 which returned 29.88 gpt AuEq over 9.6 m; press release dated February 26, 2024) has successfully proven the continuity of the mineralization at depth as shown by drill hole LS-342 (18.67 gpt AuEq over 2.4 m), LS-343 (5.25 gpt AuEq over 10.0 m), and LS-344 (9.44 gpt AuEq over 5.6 m).

Table 1: Recent highlights from the 2024 drilling program along the El Limón Sur Trend

Drill Hole

From
(m)

To
(m)

Core Length1
(m)

Au
(gpt)

Ag
(gpt)

Cu
(%)

AuEq2
(gpt)

LDUG-350

Including
42.0 51.6 9.6 12.39 5.6 0.15 12.69
55.5 74.2 18.8 26.69 21.1 0.47 27.72
62.6 65.2 2.6 121.69 49.4 0.48 123.08
160.7 168.0 7.3 17.78 16.3 0.45 18.70
LDUG-351 158.6 161.7 3.11 41.08 75.5 1.94 45.16
LDUG-352 132.8 136.1 3.3 9.67 9.2 0.13 10.00
LDUG-353 210.6 216.0 5.4 4.53 27.2 0.81 6.19
LDUG-356
Including
130.2 136.3 6.09 94.09 12.9 0.03 94.30
132.6 136.3 3.7 151.34 20.0 0.04 151.67
LDUG-364 83.0 91.3 8.3 5.15 13.9 0.57 6.24
LDUG-367 247.4 254.5 7.1 8.59 0.8 0.01 8.62
LDUG-375 53.0 57.7 4.67 9.50 76.3 0.43 11.15
LDUG-383 38.8 50.5 11.8 5.30 8.9 0.83 6.75
LDUG-387 34.4 38.3 3.9 12.21 17.8 0.92 13.91
LDUG-390 45.9 51.0 5.12 23.48 1.4 0.00 23.51
LS-330 169.4 172.0 2.7 4.88 29.8 0.59 6.21
LS-332 49.5 53.0 3.5 10.33 1.4 0.01 10.37
LS-338 51.0 56.0 5.0 4.68 26.6 1.15 6.87
LS-339 143.5 149.8 6.3 5.90 14.5 0.16 6.35
LS-340 90.0 93.1 3.1 8.82 62.1 0.08 9.74
LS-342 267.1 269.5 2.4 4.04 206.8 7.45 18.67
LS-343 254.0 264.0 10.0 0.99 119.5 1.70 5.25
LS-344 346.8 352.4 5.6 7.24 37.3 1.07 9.44

Notes to Table:

1) Drill hole intercepts are core length with true widths ranging between 80-100% of core length. True widths will be determined for brownfield and step-out holes once the geological modelling to define the ore controls is completed. Core lengths reflect drilling core recovery of 98%.
2) The gold equivalent grade calculation used is as follows: AuEq (gpt) = Au (gpt) + Ag (gpt) * 0.0127 + Cu (%) * 1.6104 and use the same metal prices ($1,650/oz Au, $22/oz Ag, and $3.75/lb Cu) and metallurgical recoveries (90% Au, 86% Ag, and 93% Cu) used in the year-end 2023 mineral resource estimate for ELG Underground.
3) All assay results are uncapped.
4) Core lengths subject to rounding.

Drilling has also extended shallow mineralization to the south from 50 m below surface, as shown by the intercepts of holes LS-332 (10.37 gpt AuEq over 3.5 m) and LS-339 (6.35 gpt AuEq over 6.3 m). The follow-up drill holes LS-339, LS-342, LS-343, and LS-344 encountered mineralization at depth, up to 600 m.a.s.l., with core lengths over 5 m and grades exceeding 5 gpt AuEq. A Resource Delineation program will commence when the underground mine development reaches this area in 2025.

EL LIMÓN DEEP TREND (FIGURE 3)

At the El Limón Deep Trend, infill drilling is exploring its intersection with the El Limón Sur Trend. Drilling has been focused on upgrading Inferred Resources to Indicated Resources and adding new Inferred Resources in the southwest-plunging mineralized zone. The results have been positive, with multiple intercepts over 4 m and grades exceeding 5 gpt AuEq confirming the southwest plunge of high-grade mineralization and the potential for new Indicated and Inferred Resources.

The most notable drill hole in the area is LDUG-382 with multiple mineralized intercepts within the Inferred Resource envelope (8.41 gpt AuEq over 4.6 m, 18.34 gpt AuEq over 11.2 m, and 7.94 gpt AuEq over 5.5 m) that, in conjunction with drill hole LDUG-386 (5.61 gpt AuEq over 8.0 m), extends the mineralization at depth. These drill holes could represent a mineralized feeder related to the intersection with the structure that controls the El Limón Sur Trend's mineralization that will be subject to follow-up drilling in 2025. Drill holes LDUG-380 (6.65 gpt AuEq over 11.5 m), LDUG-381 (12.26 gpt AuEq over 3.2 m), and LDUG-332 (8.25 gpt AuEq over 9.3 m) extend mineralization to the southwest, suggesting continuity to the intersection with the El Limón West Trend's mineralized structure.

Table 2: Recent highlights from the 2024 drilling program along the El Limón Deep Trend

Drill Hole

From
(m)

To
(m)

Core Length1
(m)

Au
(gpt)

Ag
(gpt)

Cu
(%)

AuEq2
(gpt)

LDUG-332 229.9 239.2 9.3 4.29 42.6 2.12 8.25
LDUG-340 177.8 193.2 15.5 7.39 11.4 0.47 8.30
LDUG-343 174.0 178.6 4.6 4.93 23.9 0.64 6.27
187.2 193.0 5.9 7.58 16.9 0.56 8.69
LDUG-347 160.2 166.7 6.5 3.24 28.8 1.87 6.61
186.8 191.3 4.5 3.33 39.8 1.67 6.53
LDUG-357 215.3 219.5 4.2 4.79 46.9 1.29 7.45
LDUG-380 185.6 197.1 11.5 5.96 14.6 0.32 6.65
LDUG-381 54.9 58.0 3.2 11.40 11.9 0.44 12.26
LDUG-382
 
161.5 166.1 4.6 8.02 9.3 0.17 8.41
188.5 199.6 11.2 17.86 10.6 0.21 18.34
220.5 226.0 5.5 7.14 19.6 0.34 7.94

Notes to Table:

1) Drill hole intercepts are core length with true widths ranging between 80-100% of core length. True widths will be determined for brownfield and step-out holes once the geological modelling to define the ore controls is completed. Core lengths reflect drilling core recovery of 98%.
2) The gold equivalent grade calculation used is as follows: AuEq (gpt) = Au (gpt) + Ag (gpt) * 0.0127 + Cu (%) * 1.6104 and use the same metal prices ($1,650/oz Au, $22/oz Ag, and $3.75/lb Cu) and metallurgical recoveries (90% Au, 86% Ag, and 93% Cu) used in the year-end 2023 mineral resource estimate for ELG Underground.
3) All assay results are uncapped.
4) Core lengths subject to rounding.


SUB-SILL TREND (FIGURE 4)

Resource Delineation work is being undertaken along the Sub-Sill Trend, focused on the main ore shoot at the central area of the trend. The objective is to extend mineralization to the north of the current production front and to upgrade Inferred Resources around 560 m.a.s.l., approximately 80 m below the current operation depth.

Seven holes totaling 1,277 m were drilled at the Sub-Sill Trend since the last ELG Underground drilling and exploration results were released in June 2024. Four of these drill holes located immediately to the north of a production front confirm the extension of high-grade mineralization in this area, indicating the potential to expand Indicated Resources in this direction. The mineralized intercepts of drill holes SST-349 (19.17 gpt AuEq over 13.0 m) and SST-351 (14.84 gpt AuEq over 9.5 m) indicate the potential continuity of high-grade mineralization towards the La Flaca fault. Furthermore, drilling results at depth indicate potential for the expansion of Indicated Resources with the year-end 2024 update.

Additionally, the Resource Delineation program to the north of the La Flaca fault continues to be successful, most notably by drill hole LDUG-333 (5.49 gpt AuEq over 3.3 m and 9.34 gpt AuEq over 9.9 m). The mineralization here has resulted in a new production front accessed by Portal 3.

Table 3: Recent highlights from the 2024 drilling program along the Sub-Sill Trend

Drill Hole

From
(m)

To
(m)

Core Length1
(m)

Au
(gpt)

Ag
(gpt)

Cu
(%)

AuEq2
(gpt)

LDUG-333 157.0 166.9 9.9 8.71 4.2 0.36 9.34
SST-347 160.0 164.4 4.4 3.67 28.8 1.40 6.30
SST-349 66.6 79.6 13.0 18.89 4.0 0.14 19.17
SST-351 67.6 77.2 9.5 14.77 2.7 0.02 14.84

Notes to Table:

1) Drill hole intercepts are core length with true widths ranging between 80-100% of core length. True widths will be determined for brownfield and step-out holes once the geological modelling to define the ore controls is completed. Core lengths reflect drilling core recovery of 98%.
2) The gold equivalent grade calculation used is as follows: AuEq (gpt) = Au (gpt) + Ag (gpt) * 0.0127 + Cu (%) * 1.6104 and use the same metal prices ($1,650/oz Au, $22/oz Ag, and $3.75/lb Cu) and metallurgical recoveries (90% Au, 86% Ag, and 93% Cu) used in the year-end 2023 mineral resource estimate for ELG Underground.
3) All assay results are uncapped.
4) Core lengths subject to rounding.


EL LIMÓN WEST TREND (FIGURE 5)

Advanced Exploration drilling at the El Limón West Trend has mainly been focused on the southern extension, with five drill holes confirming that mineralization extends to the south and at depth down to 600 m.a.s.l. Resource Delineation drilling immediately below open pit development returned intercepts that indicate strong potential to upgrade Inferred Resources to Indicated Resources in this area.

Additionally, surface mapping testing the northern continuity of the El Limón West Trend has identified favorable alteration and mineralization. Drill holes LS-316 and LS-317 depict similar alteration and mineralization close to surface, with values greater than 3 gpt AuEq and core-length widths exceeding 4 m that appear to be related to the structural control of mineralization at El Limón West. The latter potentially extends mineralization more than 700 m to the north of current resources, towards the La Flaca fault. Additional drilling in this area will be undertaken as part of the 2025 Advanced Exploration program.

Table 4: Recent highlights from the 2024 drilling program along the El Limón West Trend

Drill Hole

From
(m)

To
(m)

Core Length1
(m)

Au
(gpt)

Ag
(gpt)

Cu
(%)

AuEq2
(gpt)

LS-317 66.4 71.7 5.3 3.94 1.0 0.00 3.96
LS-321 167.3 170.5 3.2 9.38 146.9 2.76 15.69
LS-322 280.5 291.4 11.0 12.36 36.3 0.51 13.64
LS-324 244.6 252.3 7.7 5.63 27.8 0.30 6.47
260.0 265.5 5.5 25.70 25.6 0.27 26.46

Notes to Table:

1) Drill hole intercepts are core length with true widths ranging between 80-100% of core length. True widths will be determined for brownfield and step-out holes once the geological modelling to define the ore controls is completed. Core lengths reflect drilling core recovery of 98%.
2) The gold equivalent grade calculation used is as follows: AuEq (gpt) = Au (gpt) + Ag (gpt) * 0.0127 + Cu (%) * 1.6104 and use the same metal prices ($1,650/oz Au, $22/oz Ag, and $3.75/lb Cu) and metallurgical recoveries (90% Au, 86% Ag, and 93% Cu) used in the year-end 2023 mineral resource estimate for ELG Underground.
3) All assay results are uncapped.
4) Core lengths subject to rounding.


ELG MINE COMPLEX GEOLOGY

The ELG Mine Complex, located in the central part of the Guerrero Gold Belt in southwest Mexico, is hosted in the Mesozoic carbonate-rich Morelos Platform, which has been intruded by Paleocene granodiorite stocks, sills, and dikes, and the uplifting of the block close to surface by maar-diatreme complexes.

Skarn-hosted gold mineralization develops along contacts of the intrusive rocks and carbonate-rich sedimentary rocks of the Cuautla and Morelos formations, as well as along the footwall contact of the Mezcala Formation. At depth, the mineralization has a strong structural control related to the main stages of deformation, with the collision of allochthonous terrain being responsible for the major north-south faults, while the almost east-west faulting is associated with the beginning of the subduction process.

Gold mineralization at ELG occurs in spatial association with a skarn body that was developed along a two-kilometre-long corridor following the northeast contact of the ELG granodiorite stock. The skarn zone that occurs at the marble stratigraphic level of the Morelos Formation is in contact with hornfels developed in the Mezcala Formation. At El Limón, skarn mineralization is also structurally controlled by north-south and north-east trending faults. Early-stage deposition corresponds to skarn alteration and mineralization at ELG and is fairly typical of calcic gold-skarn systems. Zones of coarse, massive, garnet-dominant skarn appear within and along the stock margin, with fine-grained pyroxene-dominant skarn more common at greater distances from the contact with the stock. Significant gold mineralization at ELG is spatially associated with the skarn, preferentially occurring in pyroxene-rich exoskarn but also hosted in garnet-rich endoskarn that has been affected by retrograde alteration, which suggests that the most important gold event is strongly related to bismuth, late stage, and of epithermal origin.

Dikes and sills are found to crosscut the hornfels and marble along the structural trends mentioned above and are spatially associated with the skarn formation. In some cases, these are the ore control of main gold mineralization stage at depth.

The style of mineralization at the El Limón Deep, El Limón Sur, Sub-Sill, and El Limón West trends is characterized by gold, with locally high silver and copper grades. Given that gold precipitates due to the buffer exerted by the early stage of calc-silicate alteration and sulfide mineralization, it is free and generally dissociated from the previous copper event mainly related to chalcopyrite.

QA/QC AND QUALIFIED PERSON

Torex maintains an analytical quality assurance and quality control ("QA/QC") and data verification program to monitor laboratory performance and ensure high-quality assays. Results from this program confirm reliability of the assay results. All sampling and analytical work for the mine exploration program is performed by SGS de Mexico S.A. de C.V. ("SGS") in Durango, and by SGS at Minera Media Luna site facilities in Mexico. Gold analyses comprise fire assay with atomic absorption or gravimetric finish. External check assays for QA/QC purposes are performed at ALS Chemex de Mexico S.A. de C.V.

The analytical QA/QC program is currently overseen by Carlo Nasi, Manager, Geology for Minera Media Luna, S.A. de C.V.

Samples are HQ sized drill core sawn lengthwise in half. One half of the core is bagged and sealed for analytical analysis and one half of the core is retained in the core box for reference.

Sample preparation is carried out by SGS facilities in Durango and Nuevo Balsas, Mexico and consists of dry and crush 3 to 5 kg to >75% passing 2 mm followed by pulverization of 500 g to >85% passing 75 μm. Gold is analyzed at the SGS facilities in Durango and Nuevo Balsas following internal analytical protocols. Gold analysis comprises a 30 g fire assay with an atomic absorption finish. Samples yielding results >10 g/t Au are re-assayed by fire assay with gravimetric finish up to 10,000 ppb. Over-limit results for gold analysis (for samples reported as >10,000 ppb or >10 ppm) comprises 30 g Au by fire assay with gravimetric finish. Copper and silver analyses up to 300 ppm Ag, copper up to 10%, and iron up to 10% analysis are completed via Aqua Regia digestion and atomic absorption finish. Multi-element geochemical analysis is done by an Aqua Regia digestion with detection by ICP-OES using SGS internal analytical protocol GE_ICP14B and are conducted at SGS facilities in Durango.

Scientific and technical information contained in this news release has been reviewed and approved by Rochelle Collins, P.Geo. (PGO #1412), Principal, Mineral Resource Geologist with Torex Gold Resources Inc., a "qualified person" ("QP") as defined by NI 43-101. Ms. Collins has verified such information disclosed, including sampling, analytical, and test data underlying the drill results. Verification included visually reviewing the drill holes in three dimensions, comparing the assay results to the original assay certificates, reviewing the drilling database, and reviewing core photography consistent with standard practice. Ms. Collins consents to the inclusion in this release of said information in the form and context in which they appear.

Additional information on the ELG Underground, sampling and analyses, analytical labs, and methods used for data verification is available in the Company's technical report entitled the "Morelos Property, NI 43-101 Technical Report, ELG Mine Complex Life of Mine Plan and Media Luna Feasibility Study, Guerrero State, Mexico", dated effective March 16, 2022 filed on March 31, 2022 (the "2022 Technical Report") and in the annual information form ("AIF") dated March 30, 2023, each filed on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca and the Company's website at www.torexgold.com.

ABOUT TOREX GOLD RESOURCES INC.

Torex is an intermediate gold producer based in Canada, engaged in the exploration, development, and operation of its 100% owned Morelos Property, an area of 29,000 hectares in the highly prospective Guerrero Gold Belt located 180 kilometres southwest of Mexico City. The Company's principal asset is the Morelos Complex, which includes the El Limón Guajes ("ELG") Mine Complex, the Media Luna Project, a processing plant, and related infrastructure. Commercial production from the Morelos Complex commenced on April 1, 2016 and an updated Technical Report for the Morelos Complex was released in March 2022. Torex's key strategic objectives are: integrate and optimize the Morelos Property; deliver Media Luna to full production; grow reserves and resources; disciplined growth and capital allocation; retain and attract best industry talent; and build on ESG excellence.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT: 

TOREX GOLD RESOURCES INC.
Jody Kuzenko
President and CEO
Direct: (647) 725-9982

Dan Rollins
Senior Vice President, Corporate Development & Investor Relations
Direct: (647) 260-1503

 

CAUTIONARY NOTES ON FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS

This press release contains "forward-looking statements" and "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation. Forward-looking information also includes, but is not limited to, statements about: the results to date support the Company's target of extending the mine life of ELG Underground by identifying new zones of higher-grade mineralization, expanding resources, and replacing and growing reserves; the latest assay results highlight the ability to upgrade Inferred Resources to Indicated Resources and support our target of replacing most of the reserves mined year-to-date; additionally, surface mapping along the northern extension of the El Limón West Trend has indicated that mineralization could extend north towards the La Flaca fault; this discovery, combined with the fact that mineralization in multiple areas remains open along trend and at depth, is further evidence that we are still in the early stages of unlocking the full potential of ELG Underground, which, in turn, supports our optimistic view on the long-term prospects for the deposit; with Media Luna nearing completion, the expected pivot to positive cash flow mid-next year, and our ongoing drilling success, we are planning to increase our exploration budget even further in 2025; this will support our goal of sustaining annual production above 450,000 gold equivalent ounces beyond 2030 and underscores our belief that we will be mining at Morelos for decades to come; surface mapping identified the northern extension of the El Limón West Trend, confirming the mineralization continuity intercepted by drill hole LS-316 (4.55 gpt AuEq over 6.3 m and validated by drill hole LS-317 (3.96 gpt AuEq over 5.3 m) and the results of which indicate potential structural continuity from the defined resource body to the north towards the La Flaca fault; drilling along the El Limón Sur Trend is concentrated in two areas; at the northern ore shoot, results from the Resource Delineation program support the recategorization of a high volume of Inferred Resources to Indicated Resources with the year-end 2024 mineral reserve and resource update and indicating the potential extension of mineralization at depth; at the El Limón Deep Trend, infill drilling is exploring its intersection with the El Limón Sur Trend; this drilling has been focused on upgrading Inferred Resources to Indicated Resources and adding new Inferred Resources in the southwest-plunging mineralized zone and the results have been positive, with multiple intercepts over 4 m and grades exceeding 5 gpt AuEq confirming the southwest plunge of high-grade mineralization and the potential for new Indicated and Inferred Resources; Resource Delineation work is being undertaken along the Sub-Sill Trend, focused on the main ore shoot at the central area of the trend and the objective is to extend mineralization to the north of the current production front and to upgrade Inferred Resources around 560 m.a.s.l., approximately 80 m below the current operation depth; four of the seven holes drilled at the Sub-Sill Trend are located immediately to the north of a production front and confirm the extension of high-grade mineralization in this area, indicating the potential to expand Indicated Resources in this direction; the mineralized intercepts of drill holes SST-349 (19.17 gpt AuEq over 13.0 m) and SST-351 (14.84 gpt AuEq over 9.5 m) indicate the potential continuity of high-grade mineralization towards the La Flaca fault and furthermore, drilling results at depth indicate potential for the expansion of Indicated Resources with the year-end 2024 update; Resource Delineation drilling immediately below open pit development returned intercepts which indicate strong potential to upgrade Inferred Resources to Indicated Resources in this area; drill holes LS-316 and LS-317 depict similar alteration and mineralization close to surface, with values greater than 3 gpt AuEq and core-length widths exceeding 4 m that appear to be related to the structural control of mineralization at El Limón West and the latter potentially extends mineralization more than 700 m to the north of current resources, towards the La Flaca fault. Additional drilling in this area will be undertaken as part of the 2025 Advanced Exploration program; and Torex's key strategic objectives are to optimize and extend production from the ELG Mine Complex, de-risk and advance Media Luna to commercial production, build on ESG excellence, and to grow through ongoing exploration across the entire Morelos Property. Generally, forward-looking information can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "objective", "strategy", "target", "continue", "potential", "focus", "demonstrate", "aim" or variations of such words and phrases or statements that certain actions, events or results "will", "would", or "is expected to" occur. Forward-looking information is subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results, level of activity, performance or achievements of the Company to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking information, including, without limitation, risks and uncertainties associated with: the ability to upgrade mineral resources categories of mineral resources with greater confidence levels or to mineral reserves; risks associated with mineral reserve and mineral resource estimation; uncertainty involving skarn deposits; and those risk factors identified in the Technical Report and the Company's annual information form and management's discussion and analysis or other unknown but potentially significant impacts. Forward-looking information is based on the assumptions discussed in the Technical Report and such other reasonable assumptions, estimates, analysis and opinions of management made in light of its experience and perception of trends, current conditions and expected developments, and other factors that management believes are relevant and reasonable in the circumstances at the date such statements are made. Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking information, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated. There can be no assurance that such information will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such information. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking information. 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Figure 2: At the El Limón Sur Trend, drilling in the northern ore shoot supports the recategorization of Inferred Resources to Indicated Resources and opens the potential extension of mineralization at depth. At the southern ore shoot, drilling shows the continuity of mineralization at depth and extends mineralization to the south.

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Figure 3: Drilling results at the El Limón Deep Trend confirm the southwest plunge of high-grade mineralization and the potential to upgrade and expand Inferred Resources.

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Figure 4: At the Sub-Sill Trend, drilling results at the main ore shoot indicate the potential continuity of high-grade mineralization towards the La Flaca fault. Resource Delineation drilling at the northern ore shoot has opened up a new production front.

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Figure 5: At the El Limón West Trend, Advanced Exploration drilling has confirmed the mineralization extension to the south and at depth down to 600 m.a.s.l. Additionally, drilling has also identified mineralization more than 700 m to the north of current resources, towards the La Flaca fault.

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Table 5: Drill results along the El Limón Sur Trend

Drill Hole Program UTM-E (m) UTM-N (m) Elevation (m) Azimuth (°) Dip (°) Final Depth (m) Intercept Lithology/ Alteration

From
(m)

To
(m)

Core Length
(m)

Au
(gpt)

Ag
(gpt)

Cu
(%)

AuEq
(gpt)

LDUG-334 Infill 421911.7 1990094.3 948.5 131.3 -51.8 264.0 No Significant Values Skarn
LDUG-350

Including

 
Infill



 
422210.0



 
1990018.6



 
721.0



 
277.9



 
6.7



 
318.0



 
42.00
55.47
62.58
138.34
160.69
218.00
51.58
74.22
65.20
149.50
168.00
223.74
9.58
18.75
2.62
11.16
7.31
5.74
12.39
26.69
121.69
2.31
17.78
3.10
5.6
21.1
49.4
6.5
16.3
2.7
0.15
0.47
0.48
0.30
0.45
0.01
12.69
27.72
123.08
2.88
18.70
3.15
Skarn
Skarn
Skarn
Skarn
Skarn
Skarn
LDUG-351 Infill 422209.2 1990018.2 722.0 275.2 -1.7 336.0 158.62 161.73 3.11 41.08 75.5 1.94 45.16 Skarn
LDUG-352 Infill 422209.4 1990018.5 721.7 282.6 -10.5 180.0 132.76 136.06 3.30 9.67 9.2 0.13 10.00 Skarn
LDUG-353 Infill 422209.4 1990018.0 721.9 270.1 -5.4 336.0 210.64 216.00 5.36 4.53 27.2 0.81 6.19 Skarn
LDUG-354 Infill 422205.2 1990128.2 675.7 249.9 7.1 180.0 122.18
137.00
125.58
141.00
3.40
4.00
2.16
3.07
12.4
2.8
1.08
0.01
4.06
3.12
Skarn
Skarn
LDUG-355 Infill 422204.8 1990128.0 675.2 245.0 -11.7 137.0 126.66 130.68 4.02 1.36 4.6 0.22 1.78 Skarn
LDUG-356
Including
Infill 422210.3 1990018.3 721.0 270.0 -20.1 150.0 130.24
132.64
136.33
136.33
6.09
3.69
94.09
151.34
12.9
20.0
0.03
0.04
94.30
151.67
Skarn
Skarn
LDUG-358 Infill 422210.0 1990018.0 721.0 267.9 -40.3 180.0 102.00 107.55 5.55 2.61 9.9 0.20 3.06 Skarn
LDUG-359 Infill 422210.2 1990018.1 720.9 270.9 -56.1 132.0 109.00 117.55 8.55 0.35 1.3 0.09 0.52 Skarn
LDUG-362 Infill 422210.3 1990018.0 720.7 270.6 -65.3 165.0 115.60 119.00 3.40 3.26 6.3 0.21 3.67 Skarn
LDUG-364 Infill 422206.9 1989984.2 789.7 271.9 -17.0 348.0 83.00
193.00
91.33
195.81
8.33
2.81
5.15
3.60
13.9
28.5
0.57
1.12
6.24
5.78
Skarn
Skarn
LDUG-367 Infill 422207.1 1989984.2 789.3 272.1 -27.3 390.0 69.00
247.42
72.00
254.50
3.00
7.08
1.79
8.59
42.7
0.8
2.66
0.01
6.62
8.62
Skarn
Skarn
LDUG-368 Step-out 422176.0 1990139.0 675.0 260.8 -22.5 303.0 101.00 106.28 5.28 2.76 3.4 0.07 2.92 Skarn
LDUG-369 Infill 422175.5 1989871.0 797.7 269.9 11.0 186.0 72.33
80.50
77.90
86.00
5.57
5.50
0.87
0.57
0.8
1.3
0.03
0.16
0.93
0.84
Skarn
Skarn

Notes to Table

1) Drill hole intercepts are core length with true widths ranging between 80-100% of core length. True widths will be determined for brownfield and step-out holes once the geological modelling to define the ore controls is completed.
2) Core lengths subject to rounding. Core lengths reflect drilling core recovery of 98%
3) Coordinates are WGS 1984 UTM Zone 14N
4) Torex is not aware of any drilling, sampling, recovery, or other factors that could materially affect the accuracy or reliability of the data.
5) The gold equivalent grade calculation used is as follows: AuEq (gpt) = Au (gpt) + Ag (gpt) * 0.0127 + Cu (%) * 1.6104 and use the same metal prices ($1,650/oz Au, $22/oz Ag, and $3.75/lb Cu) and metallurgical recoveries (90% Au, 86% Ag, and 93% Cu) used in the year-end 2023 mineral resource estimate for ELG Underground.

Table 5 (continued): Drill results along the El Limón Sur Trend

Drill Hole Program UTM-E (m)  UTM-N (m)  Elevation (m)  Azimuth (°)  Dip (°)  Final Depth (m) Intercept Lithology/ Alteration

From
(m)

To
(m)

Core Length
(m)

Au
(gpt)

Ag
(gpt)

Cu
(%)

AuEq
(gpt)

LDUG-372 Step-out 422175.6 1989871.0 796.6 269.9 -30.3 280.0 120.47 126.28 5.81 2.36 2.9 0.06 2.49 Skarn
LDUG-373 Step-out 422175.8 1989871.0 795.9 269.5 -51.7 366.0 67.14 72.50 5.36 2.93 6.2 0.11 3.19 Skarn
LDUG-375 Infill 422175.8 1989871.4 796.7 287.0 -20.0 123.0 53.00
109.45
57.67
112.70
4.67
3.25
9.50
2.33
76.3
2.4
0.43
0.09
11.15
2.50
Skarn
Skarn
LDUG-376 Infill 422136.1 1989811.5 798.7 286.8 -25.6 132.0 No Significant Values Skarn
LDUG-378 Infill 422136.2 1989811.5 798.6 287.1 -33.6 132.0 No Significant Values Skarn
LDUG-379 Infill 422136.0 1989811.2 798.6 278.0 -30.8 132.0 49.00 51.18 2.18 2.91 4.9 0.08 3.09 Skarn
LDUG-381 Infill 422209.0 1990018.5 722.3 276.3 1.3 321.0 156.56 159.15 2.59 3.49 8.7 0.55 4.49 Skarn
LDUG-383 Infill 422209.2 1990018.8 723.1 277.3 18.3 90.0 38.75 50.50 11.75 5.30 8.9 0.83 6.75 Skarn
LDUG-384 Infill 422209.3 1990018.2 723.3 257.8 21.5 90.0 39.00 55.39 16.39 3.42 16.9 1.14 5.47 Skarn
LDUG-385 Infill 422209.1 1990018.6 722.6 265.6 11.0 90.0 72.00 78.00 6.00 2.80 0.7 0.00 2.81 Skarn
LDUG-387
 
Infill
 
422209.3
 
1990019.1
 
722.7
 
288.9
 
12.8
 
90.0
 
34.41
56.25
85.30
38.30
61.00
90.00
3.89
4.75
4.70
12.21
2.48
2.35
17.8
2.0
4.3
0.92
0.24
0.34
13.91
2.88
2.96
Skarn
Skarn
Skarn
LDUG-388 Step-out 422209.3 1990018.6 724.0 276.8 31.0 102.0 62.85 67.34 4.49 4.24 1.8 0.09 4.42 Skarn
LDUG-390 Step-out 422209.5 1990019.0 722.0 292.2 -1.5 90.0 45.88 51.00 5.12 23.48 1.4 0.00 23.51 Skarn
LS-317 Step-out 421826.7 1989767.1 1062.3 75.8 -61.2 453.0 324.70 328.20 3.50 0.17 3.0 0.13 0.41 Skarn
LS-318 Step-out 421826.3 1989767.8 1062.2 62.4 -56.8 450.0 No Significant Values Skarn
LS-328 Step-out 422045.6 1989331.1 897.3 88.5 -59.3 400.0 No Significant Values Skarn
LS-330 Brown- field 422262.7 1989450.0 1013.7 270.7 -66.4 192.0 169.35 172.00 2.65 4.88 29.8 0.59 6.21 Skarn
LS-331 Brown- field 422292.2 1989420.4 1015.6 269.6 -67.6 291.0 259.82 263.10 3.28 1.20 19.6 0.62 2.45 Skarn
LS-332 Brown-
field
422167.8 1989289.3 959.6 107.8 -44.4 111.0 49.5
75.00
53.00
85.72
3.50
10.72
10.33
4.37
1.4
14.1
0.01
0.40
10.37
5.19
Skarn
Skarn

Notes to Table

1) Drill hole intercepts are core length with true widths ranging between 80-100% of core length. True widths will be determined for brownfield and step-out holes once the geological modelling to define the ore controls is completed.
2) Core lengths subject to rounding. Core lengths reflect drilling core recovery of 98%.
3) Coordinates are WGS 1984 UTM Zone 14N
4) Torex is not aware of any drilling, sampling, recovery, or other factors that could materially affect the accuracy or reliability of the data.
5) The gold equivalent grade calculation used is as follows: AuEq (gpt) = Au (gpt) + Ag (gpt) * 0.0127 + Cu (%) * 1.6104 and use the same metal prices ($1,650/oz Au, $22/oz Ag, and $3.75/lb Cu) and metallurgical recoveries (90% Au, 86% Ag, and 93% Cu) used in the year-end 2023 mineral resource estimate for ELG Underground.

Table 5 (continued): Drill results along the El Limón Sur Trend

Drill Hole Program UTM-E (m) UTM-N (m) Elevation (m) Azimuth (°) Dip (°)  Final Depth (m) Intercept Lithology/ Alteration

From
(m)

To
(m)

Core Length
(m)

Au
(gpt)

Ag
(gpt)

Cu
(%)

AuEq
(gpt)

LS-333 Brown- field 422167.2 1989289.4 959.4 105.5 -56.8 141.0 No Significant Values Skarn
LS-335 Brown- field 422087.8 1989239.0 909.3 88.8 -68.9 471.0 447.60 450.00 2.40 0.94 26.4 0.56 2.17 Breccia
LS-336 Brown- field 422191.9 1989228.1 925.6 64.0 -47.2 99.0 26.60 29.5 2.90 7.82 10.6 0.46 8.70 Skarn
LS-337 Brown- field 422191.2 1989227.8 925.6 65.7 -63.3 111.0 85.67 88.26 2.59 2.02 0.8 0.00 2.04 Skarn
LS-338

Including
Brown-
field
422160.1
 
1989210.4
 
921.0
 
88.2
 
-50.0
 
102.0
 
21.84
38.32
51.00
25.55
56.00
56.00
3.71
17.68
5.00
2.72
2.68
4.68
12.4
15.5
26.6
0.02
0.53
1.15
2.91
3.73
6.87
Breccia
Skarn
Skarn
LS-339 Step-out 422120.7 1989239.9 924.6 88.9 -47.0 190.0 143.50 149.83 6.33 5.90 14.5 0.16 6.35 Skarn
LS-340 Step-out 422126.4 1989210.7 921.3 91.2 -47.3 102.0 90.00 93.11 3.11 8.82 62.1 0.08 9.74 Skarn
LS-341 Infill 421983.1 1989389.2 887.0 88.9 -47.9 394.0 57.00 62.50 5.50 0.94 1.9 0.09 1.10 Fault
LS-342
Including
Infill 422056.8 1989300.1 900.9 90.1 -61.8 288.0 258.25
267.14
283.35
269.53
25.10
2.39
2.52
4.04
69.9
206.8
1.33
7.45
5.55
18.67
Skarn
Skarn
LS-343 Infill 422057.2 1989300.0 901.2 90.7 -56.0 276.0 253.97 264.00 10.03 0.99 119.5 1.70 5.25 Skarn
LS-344 Step-out 422056.6 1989300.0 901.4 89.0 -68.0 360.0 325.49
346.80
327.09
352.40
1.60
5.60
4.93
7.24
60.0
37.3
0.78
1.07
6.95
9.44
Skarn
Skarn
LS-345 Infill 422105.9 1989300.7 931.5 98.3 -68.3 351.0 308.37 312.80 4.43 0.34 2.5 0.11 0.56 Fault/ marbles
LS-346 Infill 422106.0 1989300.7 931.6 94.1 -63.5 270.0 231.14 235.28 4.14 2.44 4.4 0.04 2.55 Fault/skarn
LS-347 Infill 422105.1 1989301.2 931.5 79.6 -67.4 274.5 224.67 226.39 1.72 3.66 56.3 2.45 8.32

Skarn/marble

Notes to Table

1) Intercepts are core lengths and do not represent true thickness of mineralized zones. True width/thickness will be determined once the geological modelling to define the ore controls is completed. Core lengths subject to rounding. Core lengths reflect drilling core recovery >98%
2) Coordinates are WGS 1984 UTM Zone 14N
3) Torex is not aware of any drilling, sampling, recovery, or other factors that could materially affect the accuracy or reliability of the data.
4) The gold equivalent grade calculation used is as follows: AuEq (gpt) = Au (gpt) + Ag (gpt) * 0.0127 + Cu (%) * 1.6104 and use the same metal prices ($1,650/oz Au, $22/oz Ag, and $3.75/lb Cu) and metallurgical recoveries (90% Au, 86% Ag, and 93% Cu) used in the year-end 2023 mineral resource estimate for ELG Underground.

Table 6: Drill results along the El Limón Deep Trend

Drill Hole Program  UTM-E (m) UTM-N (m) Elevation (m) Azimuth (°) Dip (°) Final Depth (m) Intercept Lithology/ Alteration

From
(m)

To
(m)

Core Length
(m)

Au
(gpt)

Ag
(gpt)

Cu
(%)

AuEq
(gpt)

LDUG-329 Step-out 421892.9 1990076.0 948.7 164.5 -63.2 294.0 243.69 246.80 3.11 1.09 5.3 0.25 1.55 Skarn
LDUG-332 Infill 421893.3 1990076.3 948.7 131.2 -74.1 245.0 229.91 239.17 9.26 4.29 42.6 2.12 8.25 Skarn
LDUG-336 Infill 421951.9 1990113.6 948.4 181.2 -76.5 231.0 212.87 224.00 11.13 2.77 29.6 1.21 5.10 Skarn
LDUG-338 Infill 421952.5 1990113.6 948.5 164.1 -74.3 216.0 191.00
203.55
193.33
209.35
2.33
5.80
2.11
3.55
16.5
14.9
1.03
0.81
3.98
5.04
Skarn
Skarn
LDUG-340 Infill 421953.3 1990115.8 949.1 70.9 -83.0 213.0 177.77 193.22 15.45 7.39 11.4 0.47 8.30 Skarn
LDUG-343
 
Infill
 
421978.3
 
1990162.6
 
947.4
 
141.9
 
-71.3
 
261.0
 
174.00
187.15
239.18
178.56
193.00
248.30
4.56
5.85
9.12
4.93
7.58
3.40
23.9
16.9
5.6
0.64
0.56
0.09
6.27
8.69
3.61
Skarn
Skarn
Skarn
LDUG-344 Step-out 422300.1 1990428.5 719.7 250.3 13.1 280.0 267.00 271.00 4.00 0.21 11.8 0.21 0.70 Skarn
LDUG-346 Infill 421992.4 1990178.6 947.0 185.9 -79.9 220.0 208.00 213.00 5.00 3.00 15.8 0.07 3.31 Skarn
LDUG-347 Infill 421992.4 1990178.9 947.1 181.5 -86.2 243.0 160.20
186.75
166.67
191.25
6.47
4.50
3.24
3.33
28.8
39.8
1.87
1.67
6.61
6.53
Skarn
Skarn
LDUG-350 Infill 422210.0 1990018.6 721.0 277.9 6.7 318.0 228.31
244.59
240.61
250.00
12.30
5.41
3.83
3.17
13.6
25.5
0.72
0.69
5.16
4.61
Skarn
Skarn
LDUG-351 Infill 422209.2 1990018.2 722.0 275.2 -1.7 336.0 290.82 296.50 5.68 2.86 14.6 0.77 4.29 Skarn
LDUG-353 Infill 422209.4 1990018.0 721.9 270.1 -5.4 336.0 311.66 316.14 4.48 4.27 20.4 0.68 5.62 Skarn
LDUG-357
 
Infill
 
422175.6
 
1990139.7
 
676.7
 
270.0
 
23.4
 
261.0
 
185.35
204.37
215.27
191.00
206.68
219.45
5.65
2.31
4.18
2.59
4.70
4.79
15.6
1.2
46.9
0.27
0.02
1.29
3.23
4.83
7.45
Skarn
Skarn
Skarn
LDUG-360 Infill 422175.8 1990139.9 676.0 270.0 9.2 270.0 242.92 246.45 3.53 1.45 16.7 0.57 2.58 Skarn
LDUG-361
 
Infill
 
422175.6
 
1990139.2
 
676.6
 
261.2
 
17.9
 
282.0
 
134.86
155.17
237.50
137.93
157.22
243.50
3.07
2.05
6.00
5.70
1.70
1.52
10.6
63.4
12.4
0.21
1.83
0.32
6.16
5.44
2.19
Skarn
Skarn
Skarn
LDUG-363 Step-out 422175.8 1990139.2 676.0 261.1 7.1 288.0 127.86
211.56
141.14
216.00
13.28
4.44
4.02
1.54
2.8
4.4
0.02
0.11
4.09
1.78
Skarn
Skarn

Notes to Table

1) Drill hole intercepts are core length with true widths ranging between 80-100% of core length. True widths will be determined for brownfield and step-out holes once the geological modelling to define the ore controls is completed.
2) Core lengths subject to rounding. Core lengths reflect drilling core recovery of 98%
3) Coordinates are WGS 1984 UTM Zone 14N.
4) Torex is not aware of any drilling, sampling, recovery, or other factors that could materially affect the accuracy or reliability of the data.
5) The gold equivalent grade calculation used is as follows: AuEq (gpt) = Au (gpt) + Ag (gpt) * 0.0127 + Cu (%) * 1.6104 and use the same metal prices ($1,650/oz Au, $22/oz Ag, and $3.75/lb Cu) and metallurgical recoveries (90% Au, 86% Ag, and 93% Cu) used in the year-end 2023 mineral resource estimate for ELG Underground.

Table 6 (continued): Drill results along the El Limón Deep Trend

Drill Hole Program UTM-E (m) UTM-N (m) Elevation (m) Azimuth (°) Dip (°) Final Depth (m) Intercept Lithology/ Alteration

From
(m)

To
(m)

Core Length
(m)

Au
(gpt)

Ag
(gpt)

Cu
(%)

AuEq
(gpt)

LDUG-364 Infill 422206.9 1989984.2 789.7 271.9 -17.0 348.0 302.60 330.00 27.40 4.67 14.6 0.39 5.48 Skarn
LDUG-365 Step-out 422175.9 1990140.4 676.5 288.0 17.5 216.0 152.06
169.64
154.20
171.70
2.14
2.06
3.70
2.58
3.7
2.5
0.05
0.09
3.82
2.76
Skarn
Skarn
LDUG-366 Step-out 422175.9 1990139.0 675.3 261.0 -8.9 291.0 162.10
266.00
164.00
268.50
1.90
2.50
6.50
1.30
12.5
11.6
0.28
0.44
7.11
2.15
Skarn
Skarn
LDUG-368 Step-out 422176.0 1990139.0 675.0 260.8 -22.5 303.0 143.00 150.27 7.27 0.78 45.0 0.07 1.46 Skarn 
LDUG-374
 
Infill
 
422174.9
 
1990139.4
 
676.3
 
270.0
 
18.6
 
270.0
 
194.12
205.00
213.12
197.50
210.50
218.88
3.38
5.50
5.76
2.66
1.00
1.90
17.9
32.8
24.3
0.47
0.68
0.56
3.65
2.51
3.11
Skarn 
Skarn
Skarn 
LDUG-377 Infill 422174.9 1990139.4 676.1 268.9 13.9 261.0 180.10
196.53
185.06
200.47
4.96
3.94
1.72
2.17
41.2
4.2
0.90
0.17
3.70
2.51
Skarn
Skarn
LDUG-380 Infill 422174.9 1990139.2 676.5 266.0 22.3 246.0 185.56
219.80
197.05
226.06
11.49
6.26
5.96
4.52
14.6
27.3
0.32
0.57
6.65
5.79
Skarn
Skarn
LDUG-381 Infill 422209.0 1990018.5  722.3 276.3 1.3 321.0 54.87
281.58
58.04
295.49
3.17
13.91
11.40
2.24
11.9
18.6
0.44
0.82
12.26
3.80
Skarn
Skarn
LDUG-382
 
Infill
 
422175.0
 
1990138.8
 
676.5
 
260.3
 
22.3
 
261.0
 
161.47
188.45
220.50
166.08
199.60
226.00
4.61
11.15
5.50
8.02
17.86
7.14
9.3
10.6
19.6
0.17
0.21
0.34
8.41
18.34
7.94
Skarn
Skarn
Skarn
LDUG-386 Step-out 422175.1 1990138.8 676.0 260.1 11.5 282.0 151.00
240.40
159.00
255.00
8.00
14.60
5.01
1.12
16.5
3.2
0.24
0.09
5.61
1.31
Skarn
Skarn

Notes to Table

1) Drill hole intercepts are core length with true widths ranging between 80-100% of core length. True widths will be determined for brownfield and step-out holes once the geological modelling to define the ore controls is completed.
2) Core lengths subject to rounding. Core lengths reflect drilling core recovery of 98%
3) Coordinates are WGS 1984 UTM Zone 14N.
4) Torex is not aware of any drilling, sampling, recovery, or other factors that could materially affect the accuracy or reliability of the data.
5) The gold equivalent grade calculation used is as follows: AuEq (gpt) = Au (gpt) + Ag (gpt) * 0.0127 + Cu (%) * 1.6104 and use the same metal prices ($1,650/oz Au, $22/oz Ag, and $3.75/lb Cu) and metallurgical recoveries (90% Au, 86% Ag, and 93% Cu) used in the year-end 2023 mineral resource estimate for ELG Underground.

Table 7: Drill results along the Sub-Sill Trend

Drill Hole Program  
UTM-E (m)
 
UTM-N (m)
Elevation (m) Azimuth (°)     Intercept Lithology/ Alteration
Dip (°) Final Depth (m)

From
(m)

To
(m)

Core Length
(m)

Au
(gpt)

Ag
(gpt)

Cu
(%)

AuEq
(gpt)

LDUG-328 Infill 422292.0 1990579.1 741.2 276.6 -0.5 155.5 85.53 88.51 2.98 1.47 14.8 0.64 2.69 Skarn
LDUG-330 Infill 422292.4 1990577.8 742.1 246.0 17.8 174.0 150.82 154.15 3.33 2.26 1.5 0.07 2.39 Skarn
LDUG-331 Infill 422292.3 1990578.2 742.4 278.8 23.0 181.5 127.13 129.43 2.30 2.82 11.0 0.52 3.79 Skarn
LDUG-333
 
Infill
 
422292.4
 
1990577.8
 
742.7
 
270.1
 
29.8
 
214.0
 
157.00
188.72
199.07
166.85
192.00
203.30
9.85
3.28
4.23
8.71
3.60
0.91
4.2
27.6
74.9
0.36
0.96
0.30
9.34
5.49
2.36
MSO/Skarn
MSO/Skarn
Skarn
LDUG-335 Step-out 422293.1 1990725.8 764.7 257.8 23.5 270.0 No Skarn Intercept
LDUG-337 Step-out 422299.6 1990430.1 719.6 273.6 9.8 207.0 No Significant Values Skarn
LDUG-342 Step-out 422300.3 1990429.6 719.2 261.0 3.4 180.0 No Significant Values Skarn
LDUG-348 Step-out 422292.0 1990579.4 742.6 293.3 22.1 180.0 91.60 95.00 3.40 0.21 6.6 0.23 0.66

Skarn/marble

LDUG-349 Step-out 422292.3 1990577.5 741.7 263.9 10.0 150.0 130.50 135.68 5.18 1.25 3.7 0.07 1.42 Skarn
SST-344 Infill 422211.1 1990128.8 675.0 97.0 -20.2 255.0 243.14 244.42 1.28 0.56 22.4 0.91 2.32 Skarn
SST-345 Step-out 422210.9 1990128.9 674.8 96.9 -31.4 264.0 160.35
200.53
164.65
207.27
4.30
6.74
0.54
3.85
50.1
24.1
2.72
0.84
5.55
5.52
Skarn
Skarn
SST-346 Infill 422211.2 1990128.3 674.5 98.8 -47.3 180.0 156.84 159.96 3.12 0.22 48.9 1.86 3.84 Skarn
SST-347 Infill 422211.1 1990128.3 674.4 99.2 -56.6 414.0 160.00 164.40 4.40 3.67 28.8 1.40 6.30 MSO/Skarn
SST-348 Step-out 422209.3 1990018.1 720.8 91.3 -44.7 317.0 248.50 251.33 2.83 1.38 17.3 0.67 2.69 Skarn
SST-349 Infill 422210.8 1990128.0 674.9 133.5 -21.2 120.0 66.55 79.57 13.02 18.89 4.0 0.14 19.17 Skarn
SST-351 Infill 422211.3 1990127.7 674.9 129.0 -13.5 111.0 67.62 77.16 9.54 14.77 2.7 0.02 14.84 Skarn

Notes to Table

1) Drill hole intercepts are core length with true widths ranging between 80-100% of core length. True widths will be determined for brownfield and step-out holes once the geological modelling to define the ore controls is completed.
2) Core lengths subject to rounding. Core lengths reflect drilling core recovery of 98%
3) Coordinates are WGS 1984 UTM Zone 14N.
4) Torex is not aware of any drilling, sampling, recovery, or other factors that could materially affect the accuracy or reliability of the data.
5) The gold equivalent grade calculation used is as follows: AuEq (gpt) = Au (gpt) + Ag (gpt) * 0.0127 + Cu (%) * 1.6104 and use the same metal prices ($1,650/oz Au, $22/oz Ag, and $3.75/lb Cu) and metallurgical recoveries (90% Au, 86% Ag, and 93% Cu) used in the year-end 2023 mineral resource estimate for ELG Underground.

Table 8: Drill results along the El Limón West Trend

Drill Hole Program UTM-E (m) UTM-N (m) Elevation (m) Azimuth (°) Dip (°) Final Depth (m) Intercept Lithology/ Alteration

From
(m)

To
(m)

Core Length
(m)

Au
(gpt)

Ag
(gpt)

Cu
(%)

AuEq
(gpt)

LS-316* Step-out 421827.0 1989766.3 1062.1 116.3 -54.7 352.0 63.09 69.38 6.29 4.53 0.9 0.00 4.55 Dike Veinlets
LS-317 Step-out 421826.7 1989767.1 1062.3 75.8 -61.2 453.0 66.42 71.71 5.29 3.94 1.0 0.00 3.96 Dike Veinlets
LS-319

Brown-field

422115.1 1989083.9 870.0 267.2 -53.7 282.0 213.00 216.19 3.19 4.45 15.1 0.18 4.93 Skarn
LS-320

Brown-field

422078.0 1989085.5 868.3 267.4 -44.9 210.0 158.65 161.44 2.79 7.02 8.7 0.20 7.45 Skarn
LS-321

Brown-field

422053.9 1989119.6 868.4 270.0 -60.5 222.0 167.30 170.47 3.17 9.38 146.9 2.76 15.69 Skarn
LS-322 Brown-
field
422054.9 1989119.6 868.3 260.3 -80.5 297.0 39.00
280.46
42.90
291.43
3.90
10.97
7.28
12.36
13.3
36.3
0.69
0.51
8.55
13.64
Breccia
Skarn
LS-323

Brown-field

422115.4 1989082.8 870.1 252.6 -55.0 267.0 No Significant Values
LS-324
 

Brown-field


 
422054.7
 
1989119.9
 
868.2
 
296.7
 
-74.2
 
306.0
 
244.61
260.00
287.00
252.30
265.53
291.42
7.69
5.53
4.42
5.63
25.70
3.36
27.8
25.6
9.9
0.30
0.27
0.19
6.47
26.46
3.79

Skarn/
breccia

Skarn
Skarn

LS-325

Brown-field

422114.0 1989082.5 870.1 272.0 -89.0 250.0 198.00 205.10 7.10 0.70 12.5 0.41 1.51 Skarn
LS-326 Brown-
field
422057.8 1989299.4 901.3 272.3 -67.8 189.0 122.50
167.00
126.53
178.17
4.03
11.17
1.47
3.78
17.7
14.2
0.64
0.78
2.73
5.22
Breccia
Skarn
LS-327

Brown-field

422058.0 1989299.5 901.3 271.6 -77.3 270.0 194.87 200.00 5.13 2.81 14.1 0.95 4.52 Skarn
LS-334 Brown-
field
422159.1 1989210.7 921.0 271.1 -57.9 414.0 287.84
339.77
289.53
342.00
1.69
2.23
3.59
3.22
45.1
130.4
0.11
0.36
4.35
5.45
Skarn
Skarn

Notes to Table

* Previously reported. For more information on this result, please refer to the Company's press release titled Torex Gold reports positive results from the 2024 ELG Underground drilling program.
1) Drill hole intercepts are core length with true widths ranging between 80-100% of core length. True widths will be determined for brownfield and step-out holes once the geological modelling to define the ore controls is completed.
2) Core lengths subject to rounding. Core lengths reflect drilling core recovery of 98%
3) Coordinates are WGS 1984 UTM Zone 14N.
4) Torex is not aware of any drilling, sampling, recovery, or other factors that could materially affect the accuracy or reliability of the data.
5) The gold equivalent grade calculation used is as follows: AuEq (gpt) = Au (gpt) + Ag (gpt) * 0.0127 + Cu (%) * 1.6104 and use the same metal prices ($1,650/oz Au, $22/oz Ag, and $3.75/lb Cu) and metallurgical recoveries (90% Au, 86% Ag, and 93% Cu) used in the year-end 2023 mineral resource estimate for ELG Underground.

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