Tocvan Strengthens Team Appoints Christopher Gordon as Head of Corporate Development
TOCVAN STRENGTHENS TEAM APPOINTS CHRISTOPHER GORDON
AS HEAD OF CORPORATE DEVELOPMENT
Calgary, Alberta – August 20, 202 5 – Tocvan Ventures Corp. (the “ Company”) (CSE: TOC; OTCQB: TCVNF ; WKN:
TV3/A2PE64), is pleased to announce the appointment of Christopher Gordon as Head of Corporate Development, effective
immediately. Mr. Gordon brings over 18 years of experience advising mining companies on business and marketing
strategies, investor relations, and capital raising, positioning him to significantly enhance Tocvan’s strategic growth as it
advances its gold and silver projects in Sonora, Mexico.
Mr. Gordon has a distinguished track record in the resource sector. From 2013 to 2017, he served as Director of Investor
Relations at Integra Gold, where he played a pivotal role in creating market awareness and raising capital, contributing to
the company’s $600 million acquisition by Eldorado Gold in 2017. Following this, Mr. Gordon was Director of Business
Development and Investor Relations at Integra Resources from 2017 to 2025, overseeing marketing initiatives and building
strong investor relationships. He has also advised prominent companies such as West Timmins Mining, Mag Silver, Puget
Ventures, and Global Cobalt, and continues to provide consultancy services to Integra Resources.
“We are thrilled to welcome Christopher to the Tocvan team,” said Brodie A. Sutherland, President and CEO of Tocvan
Ventures. “His extensive experience in corporate development and proven ability to drive market awareness and secure
financing will be invaluable as we advance our Gran Pilar Gold-Silver Project and El Picacho Gold Project. Christopher’s
leadership will strengthen our position as we work toward becoming a leading mineral exploration and development
company.”
In his role as Head of Corporate Development, Mr. Gordon will oversee investor relations, strategic partnerships, and
capital market initiatives, working closely with the executive team to support Tocvan’s goal of unlocking the potential of
its flagship projects in Sonora, Mexico.
“I am excited to join Tocvan at this pivotal time,” said Christopher Gordon. “The Gran Pilar project represents exceptional
opportunity in a top -tier mining jurisdiction. I look forward to leveraging my experience to enhance Tocvan’s market
presence and drive its strategic objectives forward.”
Webinar
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Tocvan Ventures is pleased to announce an upcoming webinar scheduled for Wednesday, September 10th at 12:00pm EST.
This event follows our recent permit approvals, marking a significant advancement for the company. During the webinar,
our team will discuss the details of these new permits, outline Tocvan’s future plans, and share our strategic approach to
project execution. Investors and stakeholders can anticipate updates on operational milestones and insights into the next
phase of Tocvan’s growth, as we continue to build value across our portfolio. We invite all interested parties to join us and
learn more about the exciting developments underway at Tocvan Ventures.
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Option Allocation
The Company announces that its Board of Directors has approved a grant of stock options to Mr. Gordon pursuant to the
Company's Stock Option Plan. A total of 300,000 stock options have been granted to acquire common shares in the capital
of the Company at an exercise price of $ 0.91 per share. Of these stock options, a total of 150,000 vest immediately and
150,000 vest twelve months from the grant date. All options issued will expire August 19, 2030.
Gran Pilar Drill Highlights:
• 2025 Diamond Drilling Highlights include:
o 83.5m @ 1.3 g/t Au, including 9.7m @ 10.3 g/t Au (March 11, 2025 News Release)
o 97.4m @ 0.7 g/t Au, including 36.3m @ 1.6 g/t Au (March 19, 2025 News Release)
o 64.9m @ 1.2 g/t Au, including 3.0m @ 21.6 g/t Au and 209 g/t Ag (March 26, 2025 News Release)
o 46.9m @ 0.5 g/t Au, including 2.6m @ 7.2 g/t Au and 80 g/t Ag (April 16, 2025 News Release)
• 2025 RC Drilling Highlights include:
o 106.8m @ 0.6 g/t Au, including 3.1m @ 19.4 g/t Au (February 25, 2025 News Release)
o 41.2m @ 1.0 g/t Au, including 6.1m @ 5.4 g/t Au (May 7, 2025 News Release)
• 2024 RC Drilling Highlights include (all lengths are drilled thicknesses):
o 42.7m @ 1.0 g/t Au, including 3.1m @ 10.9 g/t Au
o 56.4m @ 1.0 g/t Au, including 3.1m @ 14.7 g/t Au
o 16.8m @ 0.8 g/t Au and 19 g/t Ag
• 2022 Phase III Diamond Drilling Highlights include (all lengths are drilled thicknesses):
o 116.9m @ 1.2 g/t Au, including 10.2m @ 12 g/t Au and 23 g/t Ag
o 108.9m @ 0.8 g/t Au, including 9.4m @ 7.6 g/t Au and 5 g/t Ag
o 63.4m @ 0.6 g/t Au and 11 g/t Ag, including 29.9m @ 0.9 g/t Au and 18 g/t Ag
• 2021 Phase II RC Drilling Highlights include (all lengths are drilled thicknesses):
o 39.7m @ 1.0 g/t Au, including 1.5m @ 14.6 g/t Au
o 47.7m @ 0.7 g/t Au including 3m @ 5.6 g/t Au and 22 g/t Ag
o 29m @ 0.7 g/t Au
o 35.1m @ 0.7 g/t Au
• 2020 Phase I RC Drilling Highlights include (all lengths are drilled thicknesses):
o 94.6m @ 1.6 g/t Au, including 9.2m @ 10.8 g/t Au and 38 g/t Ag;
o 41.2m @ 1.1 g/t Au, including 3.1m @ 6.0 g/t Au and 12 g/t Ag ;
o 24.4m @ 2.5 g/t Au and 73 g/t Ag, including 1.5m @ 33.4 g/t Au and 1,090 g/t Ag
• 15,000m of Historic Core & RC drilling. Highlights include:
o 61.0m @ 0.8 g/t Au
o 21.0m @ 38.3 g/t Au and 38 g/t Ag
o 13.0m @ 9.6 g/t Au
o 9.0m @ 10.2 g/t Au and 46 g/t Ag
Pilar Bulk Sample Summary:
• 62% Recovery of Gold Achieved Over 46-day Leaching Period
• Head Grade Calculated at 1.9 g/t Au and 7 g/t Ag; Extracted Grade Calculated at 1.2 g/t Au and 3 g/t Ag
• Bulk Sample Only Included Coarse Fraction of Material (+3/4” to +1/8”)
• Fine Fraction (-1/8”) Indicates Rapid Recovery with Agitated Leach
o Agitated Bottle Roll Test Returned Rapid and High Recovery Results: 80% Recovery of Gold and 94% Recovery of
Silver after Rapid 24-hour Retention Time
Additional Metallurgical Studies:
• Gravity Recovery with Agitated Leach Results of Five Composite Samples Returned
o 95 to 99% Recovery of Gold
o 73 to 97% Recovery of Silver
o Includes the Recovery of 99% Au and 73% Ag from Drill Core Composite at 120-meter depth.
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About Tocvan Ventures Corp.
Tocvan Ventures Corp. is a dynamic exploration and development company advancing high- potential gold and silver projects in the
mine-friendly jurisdiction of Sonora, Mexico. At its flagship Gran Pilar Gold -Silver Project, Tocvan holds a 100% interest in ov er 21 km²
of prospective ground, bolstered by the pivotal 2023 land acquisition that provides ample space for scalable mine infrastruct ure,
including a planned 50,000- tonne pilot production facility. The Company also maintains a 51% interest in a 1 km² joi nt venture area
with Colibri Resources, further expanding its footprint. Recent exploration successes, including near surface 3.1 meters at 19.4 g/t Au,
underscore Gran Pilar’s potential as a premier gold-silver asset. Additionally, Tocvan’s 100% owned Picacho Gold-Silver Project, located
in the prolific Caborca Trend—home to some of Mexico’s largest gold deposits—positions the Company for further growth. With robust
metallurgical results (up to 99% gold and 97% silver recovery) and a strategic capital to b olster growth, Tocvan is poised to deliver
significant shareholder value in a market buoyed by record-high gold prices. With approximately 62 million shares outstanding, Tocvan
is committed to unlocking the full potential of its assets through innovative exploration, strategic development, and investo r-focused
initiatives.
Quality Assurance / Quality Control
Rock and Drill samples were shipped for sample preparation to ALS Limited in Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico and for analysis at the ALS
laboratory in North Vancouver. The ALS Hermosillo and North Vancouver facilities are ISO 9001 and ISO/IEC 17025 certified. Go ld was
analyzed using 50- gram nominal weight fire assay with atomic absorption spectroscopy finish. Over limits for gold (>10 g/t), were
analyzed using fire assay with a gravimetric finish. Silver and other elements were analyzed using a four -acid digestion with an ICP
finish. Over limit analyses for silver (>100 g/t) were re -assayed using an ore -grade four -acid digestion with ICP -AES finish. Control
samples comprising certified reference samples and blank samples were systematically inserted into the samp le stream and analyzed
as part of the Company’s robust quality assurance / quality control protocol.
Soil Samples were shipped for sample preparation to ALS Limited in Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico and for analysis at the ALS laboratory
in North Vancouver. The ALS Hermosillo and North Vancouver facilities are ISO 9001 and ISO/IEC 17025 certified. Gold and mult i-
element analysis of soils was completed by aqua regia digestion and ICP -MS finish using a 50- gram nominal weight. Over limit gold
values greater than 1 g/t were re-assayed with a more robust aqua regia digestion ad ICP-MS finish. Over limit analyses for silver (>100
g/t) were re-assayed using an ore-grade four-acid digestion with ICP-AES finish. Control samples comprising blank samples and certified
reference materials were systematically inserted into the sample stream and analyzed as part of the Compa ny’s robust quality
assurance / quality control protocol.
Brodie A. Sutherland, CEO for Tocvan Ventures Corp. and a qualified person ("QP") as defined by Canadian National Instrument 43-101,
has reviewed and approved the technical information contained in this release.
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materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward -looking
information.
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TOCVAN VENTURES CORP.
Brodie A. Sutherland, CEO
1150, 707 – 7 Ave SW
Calgary, Alberta T2P 3H6
Telephone: 1 888 772 2452
Email: [email protected]
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