Thunder Mountain Gold, Inc. has appointed Dr. Steven Osterberg as Senior Vice President of Exploration, effective immediately, following the departure of Chief Operating Officer Ron Espell.

Dr. Osterberg will direct the company's exploration strategy, encompassing target generation, technical evaluation, drilling programs, and resource-growth initiatives across the asset portfolio. His appointment bolsters technical leadership for the flagship South Mountain Project in southern Idaho, an advanced-stage polymetallic asset containing silver, zinc, gold, copper, and lead mineralization. The project is currently the subject of an ongoing 10,000-foot exploration drilling campaign.

“We are pleased to welcome Steve to his new leadership role,” said Eric T. Jones, President and Chief Executive Officer of Thunder Mountain Gold. “Steve's technical experience and exploration background will be important as we continue to advance South Mountain and pursue opportunities to expand the Company's mineral resource base. On behalf of the Board and the Company, I want to thank Ron Espell for his service as Chief Operating Officer. Ron contributed meaningful operational, environmental, and permitting insight during an important period for Thunder Mountain Gold, and we wish him continued success in his future endeavors.” — Eric T. Jones, President and Chief Executive Officer

Dr. Osterberg brings extensive geological expertise to the role, supporting ongoing evaluation work across the company's district-scale exploration opportunities in Idaho.

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