Irving Resources Appoints Former Canadian Ambassador to Japan as Director

Irving Resources has appointed Mackenzie Clugston, former Canadian Ambassador to Japan, as an independent director. Clugston has provided strategic counsel to Irving as an advisor since April 2019. The appointment is expected to be valuable in advancing Irving's Omu gold-silver silica flux project and exploring its Yamagano gold joint venture. Clugston has a distinguished 34-year career in the Canadian Foreign Service and has served as Ambassador to Japan, Indonesia, and other countries.

Irving Resources Inc. (CSE:IRV)(OTCQX:IRVRF) has appointed Mackenzie Clugston, former Canadian Ambassador to Japan, as an independent director to its board. The appointment, announced on August 25, 2025, aims to strengthen the company's presence in Japan, particularly for its Omu gold-silver silica flux project with JX Advanced Metals and the Yamagano gold joint venture with Newmont Corporation and Sumitomo Corporation.

Clugston brings extensive diplomatic experience to the role, having served three times at the Canadian Embassy in Tokyo and as Canadian Ambassador to Japan from 2012 to 2016. Prior to this appointment, he has provided strategic counsel to Irving since April 2019. His 34-year career in the Canadian Foreign Service also includes roles as Canadian Consul General in Osaka and Ambassador to Indonesia. After retirement, he served on boards of major Japanese corporations and as a professor at Kwansei Gakuin University.

Akiko Levinson, President, CEO, and Director of Irving Resources Inc., commented on the appointment, stating, "We are honoured to have Mr. Clugston as our newest director. Mr. Clugston's experience in building international relationships in Japan will prove to be a valuable help to Irving as the Company advances its Omu gold-silver silica flux project towards production alongside JX Advanced Metals and continues to explore its Yamagano gold joint venture with Newmont Corporation and Sumitomo Corporation."

Irving Resources is a junior exploration company with a focus on gold in Japan. The company resulted from the completion of a plan of arrangement involving Irving, Gold Canyon Resources Inc., and First Mining Finance Corp. Additional information can be found on the company's website: www.IRVresources.com.

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