Santacruz Silver Mining

Management Profile

Arturo Prestamo, Executive Chairman & CEO

Mr. Préstamo Elizondo holds a C.P.A. degree from the University of Monterrey, a Master Degree from EGADE University and professional degree from I.P.A.D.E. Business School. With more than 20 years of executive and operational experience in the mining industry (precious metals), Mr. Préstamo Elizondo has worked for different public companies as Director of Planning, Corporate Finance and Investor Relations. Mr. Préstamo Elizondo is member of Mexico’s Mining Chamber, and participates actively in different mining initiatives in the country.

What is your rationale for taking part in 121 Mining Investment?

We’re attending 121 Mining Investment to build market awareness and re-engage with investors following the full repayment of the Glencore debt in September 2025. With US$40 million in cash as of Q2, we’re well funded and have no need for a capital raise. Our focus is on driving on-market support by highlighting our strong financial position, operational progress, and near-term growth catalysts.

What recent news would you like to highlight to investors attending?

• Oct 7: Santacruz Silver Advances Soracaya Project Toward Production with Preliminary Mine Plan and Permitting
• Sept 4: Santacruz Silver Completes Full $40 Million Base Purchase Price Payment, Marking Milestone in Bolivian Growth Strategy
• Aug 21: Santacruz Silver Reports Second Quarter 2025 Results

What are your key goals for the next 3, 6 and 12 months?

3 Months

• Release the NI 43-101 Technical Report for the Zimapan Mine
• Advance development activities at the Soracaya Project
• Continue initiatives to improve recovery rates and reduce costs at Bolivian operations
• Continue to enhance concentrate quality and optimize processing operations in Mexico

6 Months

• Continue expansion and exploration programs to grow reserves, extend mine life, and increase silver production
• Identify and execute operational synergies across projects
• Maintain disciplined financial management while driving efficiency and profitability
• Reinforce the company’s commitment to delivering long-term value through operational excellence, growth execution, and disciplined financial management

What do you think makes your company such a compelling investment?

Santacruz is a multi-metal, multi-asset mining company operating in Mexico and Bolivia. We focus on maximizing profitability through streamlined, highly efficient mining operations, improving recovery rates, and enhancing concentrate quality. Our disciplined approach includes ongoing expansion and exploration to grow reserves, extend mine life, and increase production, while executing a well-structured growth strategy to identify operational synergies and maintain strong financial management.

What are the top 3 key investor takeaways?

1. High-quality silver and zinc reserves with 18.7M AgEq Oz produced in FY 2024 and 7.2M AgEq Oz produced YTD 2025 (Q1 and Q2)

2. . Strong financial position with no long-term debt, US $32.2 million OCF and growing cash of US $40 million

3. Exposure to silver’s demand drivers from green tech and potential price appreciation