Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - August 15, 2024) - Pacific Bay Minerals Ltd (TSXV: PBM) ("Pacific Bay" or the "Company"), is pleased to announce that the Company has appointed Brazilian geologist Elton L.S. Pereira as Vice President Exploration, effective immediately.

Mr. Pereira brings to Pacific Bay a wealth of international success in the mining exploration industry.

Mr. Pereira led the development of Brazauro Resources Corp.'s Tocantinzinho Gold Project, which was the first major discovery in the now prolific Tapajós Mineral Province in Brazil. Tocantinzinho was subsequently sold to Eldorado Gold Corp. in 2010, which is currently under construction by G Mining Ventures.

Following this achievement, Mr. Pereira spearheaded the discovery and development of the Castelo de Sonhos gold project, owned by TriStar Gold Inc. More recently, he has contributed to the development of multiple nickel-copper-cobalt deposits in Bahia State, Brazil, through his work with Appian Capital Advisory and Bahia Nickel Mineração.

Mr. Pereira earned a M.Sc. in Geology from the University of Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, Brazil.

"Management of the Company has decided to direct attention to the acquisition of precious metal and critical mineral exploration projects in Brazil, and Mr. Pereira brings with him a remarkable track record of success and a wealth of experience that will help Pacific Bay achieve this objective," said Reagan Glazier, President & CEO. "Elton's leadership in developing high value assets, such as the Tocantinzinho and the Castelo de Sonhos gold projects, has not only set new standards in the industry, but also significantly contributed to the advancement of mineral exploration in Brazil. I'm excited for the opportunity to include him in our endeavors."

As part of his compensation, the Company will grant 500,000 incentive stock options to Mr. Pereira at an exercise price of $0.05 per share, expiring 3 years after issuing.

Qualified Person

The scientific and technical information contained in this news release has been reviewed and approved by Mr. David Bridge, P.Geo., a consultant of the Company, who is a "Qualified Person" as defined in NI 43-101.

About Pacific Bay Minerals Ltd.

Pacific Bay currently has a portfolio of properties in British Columbia including the Haskins Reed, 30km East of the Cassiar townsite and the newly added Sphinx Mountain Rare Earth Project.

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