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Integra Appoints Clifford Lafleur as Chief Operating Officer, Adding Significant MINE Operational Expertise and Technical Capabilities to Executive Leadership Team

Management Changes

INTEGRA APPOINTS CLIFFORD LAFLEUR AS CHIEF OPERATING

OFFICER, ADDING SIGNIFICANT MINE OPERATIONAL EXPERTISE AND

TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES TO EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP TEAM

TSXV: ITR; NYSE American: ITRG

www.integraresources.com

VANCOUVER, BC

,

March 25, 2025

/CNW/ - I

ntegra Resources Corp. ("Integra" or the "Company")

(TSXV: ITR) (NYSE American: ITRG) is pleased to

announce that

Clifford Lafleur

has been appointed to the position of Chief Operating Officer ("COO") and will join the Company in

April 2025

. The addition of Mr.

Lafleur marks a significant milestone for Integra as the Company accelerates its transformation into a growth-focused precious metals producer in the Great

Basin of

the United States

("U.S.").

Mr. Lafleur is a seasoned mining engineer with more than 25 years of operational and executive experience and a successful track record of mine development,

operations, and optimization. Most recently, Mr. Lafleur played a key role in the growth and success at SilverCrest Metals Inc. ("SilverCrest"), ultimately leading to

the company's

$1.7 billion

sale to Coeur Mining, Inc. Mr. Lafleur joined SilverCrest in 2021 and served as Senior Vice President of Operations, overseeing the

development, ramp-up, and operational success of the Las Chispas Mine in

Mexico

. Prior to joining SilverCrest, Mr. Lafleur served as Director of Mineral

Resource Management and Mine Engineering at Torex Gold Resources ("Torex") for four years. Mr. Lafleur led technical teams in the generation of technical

studies, including resources and reserves, life of mine planning, reconciliation, and strategic planning, while also setting professional standards for mine

engineering and mine geology departments. In addition, Mr. Lafleur led the design and supported operations in the build of Torex's El Limó n Guajes underground

mine. Mr. Lafleur is a member of the Professional Engineers of

Ontario

and holds a Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering from

Laurentian University

.

Mr. Lafleur, incoming COO of Integra commented

: "I am excited to be joining the talented Integra team at a unique inflection point for the Company. There are

several catalysts on the horizon to add value and significant growth including optimization of the cash-flowing Florida Canyon Mine as well as technical studies,

development and permitting milestones for DeLamar and Nevada North. It is an excellent time to be active in the prolific Great Basin area of the U.S. and I look

forward to executing on the Company's strategy of optimization and project advancement to help grow Integra into a premier U.S. focused precious metals

producer."

George Salamis, President, CEO and Director of Integra commented

: "Integra's rapid growth, fueled by the recent acquisition of the Florida Canyon Mine,

requires strong leadership and operational expertise. Cliff's hands-on mining experience and deep understanding of mine optimization will be critical in unlocking

value at Florida Canyon while also driving disciplined development at DeLamar and Nevada North. Cliff's addition strengthens our ability to deliver sustained

production, maximize efficiency, and ultimately generate shareholder returns. We are thrilled to welcome Cliff to the Integra team at this pivotal time for the

Company."

As COO, Mr. Lafleur will play a vital role in shaping the next phase of growth for Integra, focusing on several key areas:

Technical Leadership:

Together with the senior executive team and Integra board, lead all operational and technical decision making across Integra's

portfolio spanning production, development, and exploration. Build a strong operational team and implement best practices to support the Company's strategy

of becoming a leading U.S. focused precious metals producer.

Operational Execution at Florida Canyon

: Working with the mine management team, drive performance at Florida Canyon through strategic mine

optimization, cost discipline, operational efficiency, and production enhancements to ensure long-term sustainable cash flow generation.

Maximize Value of Development Portfolio:

Leveraging deep expertise in mine building and commissioning, spearhead technical efforts at DeLamar and

Nevada North, leading the two development stage projects through advanced technical studies, development and construction. Immediately provide executive

level oversight of the ongoing Feasibility Study for DeLamar, which is expected to be completed mid-2025.

Strategic Capital Allocation:

Ensure that cash flow generated from Florida Canyon is strategically deployed to maximize shareholder value across Integra's

portfolio, back into the mining operation itself as well as development activities, and ongoing growth initiatives.

The Company plans to release its formal 2025 operating and cost guidance mid-2025, allowing Mr. Lafleur time to onboard and familiarize himself with the Florida

Canyon site and operations team, and properly assess the ongoing mine optimization studies.

About Integra Resources

Integra is a growing precious metals producer in the Great Basin of the

Western United States

. Integra is focused on demonstrating profitability and operational

excellence at its principal operating asset, the Florida Canyon Mine, located in

Nevada

. In addition, Integra is committed to advancing its flagship development-

stage heap leach projects: the past producing DeLamar Project located in southwestern

Idaho

and the Nevada North Project located in western

Nevada

. Integra

creates sustainable value for shareholders, stakeholders, and local communities through successful mining operations, efficient project development, disciplined

capital allocation, and strategic M&A, while upholding the highest industry standards for environmental, social, and governance practices.

ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

George Salamis

President, CEO and Director

Forward Looking and Other Cautionary Statements

Certain information set forth in this news release contains "forward

looking statements" and "forward

looking information" within the meaning of applicable

Canadian securities legislation and applicable

United States

securities laws (referred to herein as forward

looking statements). Except for statements of historical

fact, certain information contained herein constitutes forward

looking statements which includes, but is not limited to, statements with respect to: the anticipated

benefits of the appointment of the COO; the timing of 2025 operating and cost guidance; the timing of the feasibility study for the DeLamar Project; the future

financial or operating performance of the Company and the Company's mineral properties and project portfolio; the results from work performed to date; the

estimation of mineral resources and reserves; the realization of mineral resource and reserve estimates; the development, operational and economic results of

technical reports on mineral properties referenced herein; magnitude or quality of mineral deposits; the anticipated advancement of the Company' mineral

properties and project portfolios; exploration expenditures, costs and timing of the development of new deposits; underground exploration potential; costs and

timing of future exploration; the completion and timing of future development studies; estimates of metallurgical recovery rates; exploration prospects of mineral

properties; requirements for additional capital; the future price of metals; government regulation of mining operations; environmental risks; the timing and possible

outcome of pending regulatory matters; the realization of the expected economics of mineral properties; future growth potential of mineral properties; and future

development plans.

Forward-looking statements are often identified by the use of words such as "may", "will", "could", "would", "anticipate", "believe", "expect", "intend", "potential",

"estimate", "budget", "scheduled", "plans", "planned", "forecasts", "goals" and similar expressions. Forward-looking statements are based on a number of factors

and assumptions and necessarily involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties, which may cause actual performance and financial results in future periods

to differ materially from any projections of future performance or result expressed or implied by such forward

looking statements. Readers are advised to study

and consider risk factors disclosed in Integra's annual report on Form 20-F dated

March 28, 2024

for the fiscal year ended

December 31, 2023

and Florida

Canyon Gold Inc.'s listing application on TSX Venture Exchange Form 2B, each of which are available on the respective SEDAR+ issuer profiles for the Company

and Florida Canyon Gold Inc. available at

www.sedarplus.ca

.

There can be no assurance that forward

looking statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those

anticipated in such statements. The Company undertakes no obligation to update forward

looking statements if circumstances or management's estimates or

opinions should change except as required by applicable securities laws. The forward-looking statements contained herein are presented for the purposes of

assisting investors in understanding the Company's plans, objectives and goals, and may not be appropriate for other purposes. Forward-looking statements are

not guarantees of future performance and the reader is cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward

looking statements.

Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts

responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release

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CONTACT INFORMATION: Corporate Inquiries: [email protected], Company website: www.integraresources.com, Office

phone: 1 (604) 416-0576

CO: Integra Resources Corp.

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