Foran Mining Corporation announced the appointment of Marie Inkster to its board of directors (the board) as an independent director. Ms. Inkster brings extensive mining executive experience to Foran's Board, developed over 20 years working in the mining industry. Ms. Inkster held the position of President and Chief Executive Officer at Lundin Mining Corp.

from October 2018 until October 2021, following a 10-year tenure as Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer. Prior to this, she occupied senior roles at various publicly traded companies, including Vice President and Controller at LionOre Mining International Ltd., until its acquisition by Norilsk Nickel in July 2007. Additionally, she was a member of the Board of the International Zinc Association from 2018 to 2022, where she served as Chairperson from November 2020 to January 2022.

Ms. Inkster served as a Director and Chair of the Audit Committee for Lucara Diamond Corp. from 2014 to 2024 and was a member of the Compensation Committee from 2020 to 2024. Currently, Ms. Inkster serves as a Director, Audit Committee Coordinator and member of the Capital Allocation and Projects Committee for Vale S.A.