Argentina Metals Announces Chris Paul and Joaquin Marias as Technical Advisors

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - July 7, 2026) - Argentina Metals Corp. (TSXV: VLLC) (FSE: VA5) ("VLLC" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that Messrs. Chris Paul and Joaquin Marias have been appointed as technical advisors to the Company.

"We are delighted to welcome Chris and Joaquin as technical advisors to the Company," said Raymond D. Harari, CEO and Director of VLLC. "Chris has established himself as one of the mining industry's leading exploration minds, with a proven track record of discovery and value creation. Joaquin brings a unique combination of technical expertise, operational experience, and deep regional knowledge of Mendoza's and Argentina's mining sector. Their insights and guidance will be invaluable as we advance our exploration strategy, evaluate new opportunities, and continue building the Company into a leading exploration company. We look forward to leveraging their extensive experience as we work to unlock the full potential of our asset portfolio and create long-term value for our shareholders."

Mr. Chris Paul is a geologist and mining executive with more than 15 years of experience in mineral exploration, discovery, and capital markets. He currently serves as Chief Executive Officer and Director of Hercules Metals Corp. (TSXV: BIG), where he identified and acquired the Hercules Project in western Idaho in 2021 and subsequently led the discovery of the Leviathan porphyry copper system in 2023. Prior to Hercules, Chris led the discovery of the Williams copper-gold porphyry system at the Hank Project in British Columbia's Golden Triangle, which is now being advanced by TSXV-listed Kingfisher Metals Corp. Throughout his career, he has held senior exploration leadership roles and contributed to multiple grassroots copper and gold discoveries across Canada and the United States.

Mr. Joaquin Marias is a geologist and mining executive with more than 15 years of experience spanning mineral exploration, project development, and corporate leadership. He currently serves as Chief Executive Officer, President and Director of Argenta Silver Corp. (TSXV: AGAG), a silver exploration company advancing the El Quevar Project in Salta Province, Argentina and is a Director of Lunex Metals Corp., a gold exploration company advancing the Luna Roja Project in Santa Cruz Province, Argentina. Born and raised in Mendoza Province, Argentina, Mr. Marias combines deep technical expertise with entrepreneurial vision, leveraging his extensive knowledge of South American mineral systems to drive exploration success and corporate growth.

About Argentina Metals Corp.

Argentina Metals Corp. (TSXV: VLLC) (FSE: VA5) is a Canadian copper exploration company focused on Mendoza Province, Argentina. The Company holds approximately 146,700 hectares across 26 projects, all 100%-owned on a clean-title basis with no private royalties, NSRs, back-in rights or earn-in obligations, other than royalties payable to the Province of Mendoza. Anchored by its flagship Las Estrellas Project, the Company has built an early position in an underexplored part of the Argentine Andes amid the pro-mining reforms reshaping the country's resource sector.

Cautionary Statements

All statements in this press release, other than statements of historical fact, are "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable securities laws. Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding: the appointment of Mr. Paul and Mr. Marias as technical advisors and the anticipated contributions and benefits of their involvement with the Company; the Company's exploration strategy and plans; and the Company's business objectives and growth strategy. Forward-looking information is subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. The Company undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking information except as required by applicable law. For a description of the risks and uncertainties facing the Company and its business and affairs, readers should refer to the Company's disclosure filings with Canadian securities regulators, which are posted on the Company's profile at www.sedarplus.ca.

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Source: Argentina Metals Corp.