Highlights:
14 years to date at Foran Mining Corporation, where Mr. March is currently serving as Principal Geoscientist, following 10 years as Vice President, advancing the McIlvenna Bay Project through significant resource growth and Prefeasibility and Feasibility Studies leading to a positive construction decision for mine development (underway)
A member of the exploration team at Foran that has been recognized with the 2025 AME Colin Spence Award for excellence in global mineral exploration for the Tesla discovery
Progressive career advancement through multiple senior technical and leadership roles focused on exploration in different geological terranes for multiple deposit types
Extensive experience advancing iron formation-hosted deposits, including significant resource growth and Prefeasibility and Feasibility studies for the Meadowbank Gold Project, acquired and subsequently developed by Agnico Eagle Mines Limited
Strong geological relevance between Meadowbank-style iron formation systems and Arya's Twin Zone
Over 30 years of mineral exploration and project development experience
Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - January 5, 2026) - Arya Resources Ltd. (TSXV: RBZ) (the "Company" or "Arya") is pleased to announce the appointment of Roger March, P.Geo. to its Board of Directors, subject to customary approvals, including approval of the Board of Directors, legal counsel, and applicable TSX Venture Exchange policies and requirements.
Mr. March is a highly accomplished professional geoscientist with more than 30 years of experience in mineral exploration, resource evaluation, feasibility studies and project development. He is currently employed by Foran Mining Corporation (TSX:FOM), where he has spent 14 years to date in progressively senior technical and leadership roles within a public company environment.
Mr. March joined Foran Mining in 2011 as Manager, Advanced Projects, where he was responsible for the advancement of the McIlvenna Bay Deposit, including geological interpretations, exploration planning, budget management, program execution, technical team oversight and permitting. He was later promoted to Vice President Project Exploration and subsequently Vice President Exploration, continuing to focus on resource growth and the advancement of McIlvenna Bay through continued drilling and the integration of geotechnical, metallurgical and engineering studies to support the completion of positive Prefeasibility and Feasibility Studies for the Deposit, leading to a formal construction decision in 2024 (underway).
Mr. March is currently serving as Principal Geoscientist at Foran Mining Corporation, where he continues to provide senior technical leadership and acts as a Qualified Person for technical disclosure and regulatory reporting.
Prior to joining Foran Mining, Mr. March spent 11 years with Cumberland Resources Ltd. as a Senior Project Geologist, where he played a key role in advancing the Meadowbank Gold Project in Nunavut through significant resource growth from 0.8 million to over 4 million ounces of gold during his tenure and the completion of Prefeasibility and Feasibility level studies for the project. Gold mineralization at Meadowbank is hosted in iron formation-dominated geological settings, a style of mineralization that is technically comparable to iron formation-hosted systems such as Arya's Twin Zone, making his experience directly relevant to the Company's exploration strategy.
Cumberland Resources Ltd. was subsequently acquired by Agnico Eagle Mines Limited, with Meadowbank developed into a long-life, cornerstone gold asset, highlighting the quality of the geology and technical work completed during Mr. March's tenure.
Rasool Mohammad, Chief Executive Officer of Arya Resources Ltd., commented:
"Roger's ongoing 14-year tenure at Foran Mining, including his progression through senior technical and executive exploration roles and his current position as Principal Geoscientist, combined with his direct experience advancing iron formation-hosted deposits at Meadowbank, brings exceptional technical depth to our Board. His experience through feasibility and into an eventual Agnico Eagle acquisition aligns strongly with Arya's exploration and growth objectives."
The company would like to announce granting of 155,000 stock options to certain directors and officers of the company. The stock options will be granted pursuant to the Company's stock option plan with an exercise price equal to the closing market price of the Company's common shares on the date of grant subject to applicable regulatory approvals and TSX Venture Exchange acceptance.
About Arya Resources Ltd. (TSXV: RBZ)
Arya Resources Ltd. is a Canadian mineral exploration company focused on the acquisition, exploration, and development of precious and critical-metal projects in Saskatchewan. The Company is advancing its flagship Wedge Lake Gold Project and its Dunlop Nickel-Copper-Cobalt Project, both located in mining-friendly jurisdictions with excellent infrastructure.
As a Tier 2 issuer on the TSX Venture Exchange, Arya is committed to building shareholder value through discovery-driven exploration, disciplined execution, and responsible development. For more information, please visit us at www.aryaresourcesltd.com.
On behalf of the Board of Directors:
Rasool Mohammad, CEO
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Rasool Mohammad, CEO
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Cathy Hume, CEO
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T: (416) 868-1079 x 251
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Source: Arya Resources Ltd.
