SilverCrest Metals Inc. announced that With Las Chispas built, the plant successfully ramped up, and the mine progressing as per plan, Mr. Pierre Beaudoin, Chief Operating Officer, will be retiring effective January 31, 2024. Mr. Beaudoin will rejoin the board of directors effective February 1, 2024, where he previously held a Director role from June 2018 to November 2018, when he subsequently took the executive role to support the advancement of Las Chispas to production. Mr. Cliff Lafleur, who joined SilverCrest in July 2021 as the Company's Vice President, Technical Services, has been appointed Vice President, Operations.

Mr. Lafleur has more than 20 years experience with a particular focus on underground mining, including more than 10 years ramping-up and improving underground mines in Mexico, including; Torex's ELG Underground mine and Primero's (now First Majestic's) San Dimas mine. He has been instrumental in completing the Company's updated Technical Report, safely ramping up underground operations, and completing underground contract negotiations.