Origen Appoints New Board Member
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Origen Appoints New Board Member
Vancouver, B.C, April 7, 2026. Origen Resources Inc. (the “Company” or “Origen”) (CSE:ORGN; FSE:4VX) is
pleased to announce the appointment of Ant ónio Silva to th e board of directors. Mr. António Silva (Ph.D.,
MIMMM) is a geoscientist with a wide-ranging expertise in mineral prospecting and extraction of metallic and
non-metallic critical raw materials and quite experienced in technical and operational consultancy activities in
mining geology, exploration geochemistry, ore petrology, mineral processing and extractive metallurgy. He has
been involved as a chief geologist and geometallurgist in hard-rock lithium and gold exploration projects as well
as ceramics raw materials like feldspars, kaolin and ball clays.
“Mr. Silva brings broad technical expertise in rare earths and critical minerals to our board. He is a highly
respected professional in both South America and Europe, and we are pleased to welcome him. Mr. Silva
completed his Ph.D. through a joint program between the University of Aveiro and the University of Porto in
Portugal, with support from the Federal University of Ceará in Brazil. His knowledge of Brazil and strong network
there have already proven invaluable in the acquisition of our REE portfolio i n the country ,” states Gary
Schellenberg, CEO.
Thomas Hawkins has resigned as a director of Origen , effective immediately, to allow for the appointment of
Mr. Silva. The Board wishes to thank Mr. Hawkins for his years of service as a director and wish him well in his
future endeavours.
About Origen
Origen is fully focused on this new Brazilian REE acquisition, on its 100% interest in the Los Sapitos Lithium
project in Argentina and its 100% owned gold -silver Wishbone project in the Golden Triangle of British
Columbia, along with a property portfolio of three 100% owned precious and base metal projects in southern
British Columbia.
On behalf of Origen,
Gary Schellenberg
CEO and Director
For further information, please contact Gary Schellenberg, CEO at 604-681-0221.
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