Trigon Metals Appoints Noureddine Mokaddem to Board of Directors
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Trigon Metals Appoints Noureddine Mokaddem to Board of Directors
TORONTO, ON – October 28, 2025 – Trigon Metals Inc. (TSX-V: TM; OTCPK: PNZTF) (“Trigon” or
the “Company”) is pleased to announce the appointment of Noureddine Mokaddem to its board
of directors, effective immediately. Mr. Mokaddem is an experienced professional in the mining
industry and international development, he offers a strong local presence as the Company works
to build shareholder value around the Moroccan exploration portfolio . Mr. Mokaddem’s
appointment is subject to approval of the TSX Venture Exchange.
Noureddine Mokaddem
Mr. Mokaddem brings extensive experience, of 42 years, from his leadership roles across several
private and publicly traded companies in Africa, Europe and North America. He currently serves
on the boards of LSL Pharma Group and Abcourt Mines Inc. His previous roles include serving as
founder, president and chief executive officer & chairman of the board of directors of Maya Gold
& Silver Inc. (now Aya Gold & Silver) from 2010 to 2020.
Jed Richardson, Executive Chairman and CEO of Trigon Metals , commented: “ We are honoured
to welcome Noureddine to the board of directors. His deep understanding of the mining sector
and extensive connections in the mining industry and throughout Morocco will be pivotal as we
commence exploration at Addana. Mokaddem is recognised as an experienced architect of large
existing mines in Morocco and abr oad. His insight and expertise will strengthen our governance
and help guide Trigon through this next exciting phase of growth.”
Noureddine Mokaddem, Director of Trigon Metals, added: “I have known Jed for almost 16 years,
regularly meeting to discuss the positive development of th e mining sector in Morocco. I was
pleased when he asked for my support in developing the Addana project , which has been a
historic artisanal mining area that has been an area of interest for me for decades. I am confident
that together we can develop this area for the benefit of the mining sector in Morocco and Trigon
Shareholders.”
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Trigon Metals Inc.
Trigon Metals Inc. is a publicly-trading Canadian exploration and development company with its
core focus on copper and silver holdings in mining -friendly African jurisdictions. The Company
holds the Kalahari Copperbelt Project in Namibia. In Morocco, the Company is advancing two
exploration projects; Addana, which hosts silver-bearing veins along with other metals, and Silver
Hill, a sedimentary copper prospect that has already undergone drilling.
Cautionary Notes
This news release may contain forward-looking statements. These statements include statements
regarding the Company’s strategies, board of director appointments and the Company’s abilities
to execute such strategies, and the Company’s future plans and objectives. These statements are
based on current expectations and assumptions that are subject to risks and uncertainties. Actual
results could differ materially because of factors discussed in the management discussion and
analysis section of our interim and most recent annual financial statements or other reports and
filings with the TSX Venture Exchange and applicable Canadian securities regulations. We do not
assume any obligation to update any forward -looking statements, except as required by
applicable laws.
Neither 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.
For further information, contact Tom Panoulias, VP Corporate Development:
1(647)276-6002 ext. 1127
Website: www.trigonmetals.com