Lundin Mining Announces Appointment of Ron Hochstein as Vicuña Corp. CEO

Lundin Mining Corporation has announced the appointment of Ron Hochstein as Chief Executive Officer of Vicuña Corp., a joint arrangement between Lundin Mining and BHP. Hochstein has over 30 years of experience in the mining sector and previously served as President and CEO of Lundin Gold Inc. He will be based in Argentina and will work alongside Dave Dicaire, General Manager of Vicuña. Lundin Mining President and CEO Jack Lundin welcomed Hochstein, citing his outstanding track record of creating shareholder value and his experience in delivering large-scale mining projects.

Lundin Mining Corporation has announced the appointment of Ron Hochstein as Chief Executive Officer of Vicuña Corp., a joint arrangement between Lundin Mining and BHP. Hochstein, who has over 30 years of experience in the mining sector, will take on the role effective November 7, 2025 Vicuña Corp. Announces Appointment of Ron Hochstein as Chief Executive Officer^[1].

Hochstein's appointment comes after serving as President and CEO of Lundin Gold Inc., where he led the development and successful operations of the Fruta del Norte gold mine in Ecuador. His tenure at Lundin Gold is noted for delivering the project on time and on budget, with the mine operating at one of the highest standards in the sector Vicuña Corp. Announces Appointment of Ron Hochstein as Chief Executive Officer^[1].

Jack Lundin, President and CEO of Lundin Mining, welcomed Hochstein's appointment, highlighting his outstanding track record of creating shareholder value and his experience in delivering large-scale mining projects. Hochstein will be based in Argentina, providing additional support across critical workstreams and strengthening stakeholder engagement Vicuña Corp. Announces Appointment of Ron Hochstein as Chief Executive Officer^[1].

Dave Dicaire, who has been serving as General Manager of Vicuña, will continue in his role under Hochstein's leadership, maintaining responsibility for the integrated design, execution plan, and overall development of the Vicuña Project. The Vicuña Project, which includes the consolidated deposits of Filo del Sol and Josemaria, is a significant asset for both Lundin Mining and BHP Vicuña Corp. Announces Appointment of Ron Hochstein as Chief Executive Officer^[1].

Hochstein's academic background includes a Bachelor of Science from the University of Alberta and an MBA from the University of British Columbia, reflecting his blend of technical and business acumen. His appointment is subject to the disclosure requirements of Lundin Mining under the Swedish Financial Instruments Trading Act Vicuña Corp. Announces Appointment of Ron Hochstein as Chief Executive Officer^[1].