BUNIA, Democratic Republic of Congo, March 18, 2026 — Black & Yellow Minerals SARL ("BYM" or the "Company") today announced the appointment of an independent mining advisor to the Company's advisory board. The appointee brings over 25 years of senior operational and technical leadership experience in the global gold mining industry, including executive positions at Barrick Gold Corporation and AngloGold Ashanti Limited.
The advisor's career spans mine development and operations across multiple African jurisdictions, including Tanzania, Mali, Guinea, and the Democratic Republic of Congo. During tenure at Barrick Gold, the advisor led the technical review and optimization of three alluvial and hard-rock gold operations in East Africa, collectively producing over 400,000 troy ounces annually. At AngloGold Ashanti, the advisor served as Vice President of Technical Services for the Continental Africa region, overseeing geological assessment, mine planning, and production optimization across a portfolio of seven operating mines.
"The addition of this caliber of independent mining expertise to our advisory board represents a significant step in BYM's institutional development," said the Chairman of the Board. "As we scale from two active concessions to four, and as production volumes grow, we require world-class technical guidance to ensure that our mining practices, resource management, and expansion planning meet the highest international standards. This appointment delivers exactly that."
In the advisory capacity, the appointee will provide independent technical review of BYM's geological assessments and resource estimates, advise on mine planning and production optimization strategies, support due diligence processes for prospective institutional investors, and contribute to the development of BYM's medium-term expansion strategy, including the evaluation of additional concession opportunities in the Ituri Province.
The appointment reflects BYM's ongoing commitment to building institutional-grade governance and technical capabilities. The advisory board now comprises three independent members with complementary expertise in mining operations, financial structuring, and ESG compliance, providing the Company's executive team and board of directors with a robust external advisory framework.
The appointment is effective immediately. The advisor will attend quarterly advisory board meetings and conduct a minimum of two site visits annually. Contact: BYM Investor Relations — ir@bym-minerals.com.