Newlox Gold Ventures Corp. Enhances Leadership Team

Vancouver, British Columbia — March 12, 2026 — Leads & Copy — Newlox Gold Ventures Corp. has announced the addition of Frederick Kozak, P.Eng., to its Board of Directors as an independent director, and the appointment of Dr. Marcello Veiga as the Company’s Lead Technical Advisor. Wilmer Antonio Ñiquen Parra, P.Eng., has been appointed Head of Operations in the Field.

According to the company, these strategic appointments will enhance the Company's governance, technical proficiency, and operational effectiveness as it pursues its growth objectives in sustainable gold production.

Kozak is a Professional Engineer and expert in critical minerals and resource sector equities. He previously served as President of Appia Rare Earths & Uranium Corp., President & CEO of Auxico Resources Canada Inc., and Founder, President & CEO of Environmental Minerals Ltd.

Dr. Veiga is a world-renowned authority on sustainable mining and mercury reduction and Professor Emeritus at the University of British Columbia’s Norman B. Keevil Institute of Mining Engineering. From 2002 to 2008, he served as Chief Technical Advisor for the UNIDO Global Mercury Project.

Parra has more than 24 years as a metallurgical engineer. He has built, optimized, and operated precious metals facilities across Peru, Ecuador, Colombia, and Brazil. The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) recognized Parra as an International Expert in Mineral Beneficiation for his collaborative work in Colombia and Peru.

Newlox Gold Ventures Corp. is an emerging ore processor of precious metals focused on recovering gold and silver from artisanal and small-scale mining operations across Latin America. The Corporation recovers precious metals while remediating historical mine waste and contributing to local economic development.

These appointments demonstrate Newlox Gold’s dedication to strengthening its team with highly qualified professionals in sustainability, operations, and governance. The enhanced leadership structure positions the Company to expedite project execution, deliver increased value for shareholders, and advance its mission of responsible mineral production and environmental remediation.

Source: Newlox Gold Ventures Corp.