ADVANCING THE SANTO TOMÁS PROJECT

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Oroco Resource Corp (TSX-V: OCO, OTC: ORRCF) has made significant progress in advancing its Santo Tomás Copper Project in Choix, Sinaloa, Mexico. Chairman Craig Dalziel and senior management recently met with Dr. Luis Rosendo Gutiérrez Romano, Undersecretary of the Mexican Economy, along with other federal and state officials in Mexico City.

The meetings, initiated by Congressional Deputy Mario Zamora, established clear dialogue with Mexico's senior economic and mine development decision makers. Government officials acknowledged the project's potential for responsible development, investment, and long-term economic growth, particularly highlighting its contribution to the regional economy.

Positive

• Secured high-level government support for project advancement
• Established direct communication channel with key Mexican economic and mining officials
• Recognition of project's economic potential by federal authorities

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• None.

VANCOUVER, Canada, March 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Oroco Resource Corp. (TSX-V: OCO, OTC: ORRCF) (“Oroco” or the “Company”). This week in Mexico City, Craig Dalziel, OCO's Chairman, and other members of Oroco’s Senior Management Team met with Dr. Luis Rosendo Gutiérrez Romano, Undersecretary of the Mexican Economy, and other senior federal and state government officials to discuss the continued advancement of the Santo Tomás Copper Project in Choix, Sinaloa.

The Mexican government officials recognized the project's potential for responsible development, investment, and long-term economic growth and confirmed the potential contribution of the Santo Tomás Project to the future of its regional economy.

“These meetings, of both an executive and technical nature, have exceeded all our expectations regarding the support of the Mexican Federal Government for the advancement of the Santo Tomás Project.  Initiated by Congressional Deputy, Mario Zamora, these meetings have led to the establishment of a clear dialogue with Mexico’s senior economic and mine development decision makers. We could not be more pleased with the result of these meetings,” stated Mr. Dalziel.

Read the official statement recorded in the state gazette from the Office of Mario Zamora here: Government of the State of Sinaloa and can be viewed as translated on the Oroco blog here: www.orocoresourcecorp.com

ABOUT OROCO

The Company holds a net 85.5% interest in those central concessions that comprise 1,173 hectares “the Core Concessions” of The Santo Tomas Project, located in northwestern Mexico. The Company also holds an 80% interest in an additional 7,861 hectares of mineral concessions surrounding and adjacent to the Core Concessions (for a total Project area of 9,034 hectares, or 22,324 acres). The Project is situated within the Santo Tomas District, which extends up to the Jinchuan Group’s Bahuerachi Project, approximately 14 km to the northeast. The Project hosts significant copper porphyry mineralization initially defined by prior exploration spanning the period from 1968 to 1994. During that time, the Project area was tested by over 100 diamond and reverse circulation drill holes, totaling approximately 30,000 meters. Commencing in 2021, Oroco conducted a drill program (Phase 1) at Santo Tomas, with a resulting total of 48,481 meters drilled in 76 diamond drill holes.

The drilling and subsequent resource estimates and engineering studies led to a revised MRE and an updated PEA being published and filed in August of 2024, which studies are available at the Company’s website www.orocoresourcecorp.com and by reviewing the Company profile on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca.

The Santo Tomás Project is located within 170 km of the Pacific deep-water port at Topolobampo and is serviced via highway and proximal rail (and parallel corridors of trunk grid power lines and natural gas) through the city of Los Mochis to the northern city of Choix. The property is reached, in part, by a 32 km access road originally built to service Goldcorp’s El Sauzal Mine in Chihuahua State.

Additional information about Oroco can be found on its website and by reviewing its profile on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca.

For more information, please contact:

Craig Dalziel, Chairman
Oroco Resource Corp. 
Tel: 604-688-6200 
Email: info@orocoresourcecorp.com 
www.orocoresourcecorp.com

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Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Information

This news release includes certain “forward-looking information” and “forward-looking statements” (collectively “forward-looking statements”) within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation. All statements, other than statements of historical fact included herein, including, without limitation, statements relating to future events or achievements of the Company, and the use of funds from the Offering, are forward-looking statements. There is no assurance that the proceeds of the Offering will be expended as contemplated. Many factors, both known and unknown, could cause actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from the results, performance or achievements that are or may be expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Readers should not place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements and information contained in this news release concerning these matters. Oroco does not assume any obligation to update the forward-looking statements should they change, except as required by law

Christy Fabros
Oroco Resource Corp. 
(604) 688-6200
info@orocoresourcecorp.com

FAQ

What progress has Oroco Resource Corp (ORRCF) made with the Santo Tomás Copper Project in Mexico?

Oroco's management met with Mexican government officials, including the Undersecretary of Economy, securing support for the project's advancement in Choix, Sinaloa.

Who initiated the government meetings for Oroco's (ORRCF) Santo Tomás Project?

Congressional Deputy Mario Zamora initiated the meetings between Oroco management and Mexican federal and state officials.

What did Mexican officials say about Oroco's (ORRCF) Santo Tomás Project?

Officials recognized the project's potential for responsible development, investment, and long-term economic growth, particularly for the regional economy.

What was the outcome of Oroco's (ORRCF) meetings with Mexican government officials?

The meetings established clear dialogue with Mexico's senior economic and mine development decision makers, exceeding company expectations for government support.