Recent Updates — AUMN

Golden Minerals Company appointed Keith Laskowski as Executive Vice President of Exploration and Barbara Henderson as Corporate Secretary, effective October 1, 2026. Mr. Laskowski receives a monthly consulting fee of $20,000 through Yellowstone Geological Services LLC, along with an award of 600,000 restricted stock units vesting over three years and eligibility for up to 400,000 additional shares if the stock price exceeds $2.00. Concurrently, David Watkins assumed the role of President and CEO following the resignation of Pablo Castanos from his positions as President, CEO, and Director effective September 30, 2026. Golden Minerals is a precious metals exploration company holding interests in projects in Argentina and Nevada.

Golden Minerals Company announced that President and CEO Pablo Castanos resigned effective September 30, 2026, to pursue another opportunity. The Board appointed David H. Watkins, a director since 2009 with over 50 years of mining experience, as the new President and CEO on the same date. No employment agreement or compensation was determined for Mr. Watkins at this time. Additionally, partner Cascadero Copper Corporation agreed to sell its interests in the Sarita Este and Desierto projects in Argentina to Lumina Copper Corporation, an affiliate of First Quantum Minerals. Golden Minerals plans a first-stage drill program to test deep mineralization near First Quantum’s Taca Taca project later in September 2026. The company operates in the mining industry, focusing on exploration and development of precious and base metal properties.