Sun Summit Minerals Appoints Terry Salman as Strategic Advisor

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Sun Summit Minerals Corp. (TSXV: SMN) (OTCQB: SMREF) has appointed Terry Salman, C.M., as Strategic Advisor. With 35 years of experience in exploration finance, Salman is currently Chairman of the Essential Needs Foundation and CEO of Salman Partners Inc. His career includes executive roles at Nesbitt Thomson and founding Salman Partners, where he helped raise over $20 billion for more than 400 exploration and mining companies.

Salman has received numerous accolades, including the 2016 Murray Pezim Award and induction into the Cambridge House Resource Hall of Fame. He was recently appointed to the Order of Canada and received the Public Service Star from the President of Singapore. Sun Summit's President, Sharyn Alexander, expressed confidence that Salman's strategic insights will help elevate the company's growth trajectory.

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• Appointment of Terry Salman, an experienced mining finance professional, as Strategic Advisor
• Salman's extensive industry connections and experience in raising capital for mining companies
• Potential for improved strategic guidance and growth opportunities for Sun Summit Minerals

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Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - October 15, 2024) - Sun Summit Minerals Corp. (TSXV: SMN) (OTCQB: SMREF) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Terry Salman, C.M., as Strategic Advisor to the Company.

Mr. Terry Salman has 35 years of experience in exploration finance. He currently serves as Chairman of the Essential Needs Foundation and CEO of Salman Partners Inc.

Mr. Salman began his career with Nesbitt Thomson, where he rose to the position of Executive Vice-President and Director, overseeing all corporate and government finance activities in the Pacific Rim and Western North America. He was responsible for underwriting activities, including mergers and acquisitions, valuations, and private placements. After leaving Nesbitt Thomson, he founded Salman Partners, where he served as President, CEO, and Co-Director of Research, helping to raise over $20 billion for more than 400 exploration and mining companies.

Today, Mr. Salman is the President and CEO of Salman Capital Inc. He was honored with the 2016 Murray Pezim Award for his outstanding career in Canadian mining finance and was inducted into the Cambridge House Resource Hall of Fame in 2018. Additionally, Mr. Salman is the Chair Emeritus of the Vancouver Public Library Foundation, Honorary Consul-General of the Republic of Singapore, and has held various leadership roles in numerous charities. He also served as the former Chairman of the Investment Dealers Association of Canada.

A Vietnam veteran, Mr. Salman served with the United States Marine Corps. He was recently appointed to the Order of Canada for his contributions to mining exploration and his generous philanthropy and community activism. In November 2021, he received the Public Service Star from the President of Singapore at the National Day Awards Investiture.

Mr. Salman commented: "I am delighted to be appointed as Strategic Advisor to Sun Summit Minerals Corp. I look forward to working with the impressive team to advance their district-scale gold and copper assets in British Columbia."

"Sun Summit Minerals is excited to welcome Terry Salman as Strategic Advisor," stated Sharyn Alexander, Sun Summit's President. "Terry's extensive experience in mining finance and deep industry connections will be instrumental as we advance our projects and work to create lasting value for our shareholders. We are confident that his strategic insights will help elevate Sun Summit's growth trajectory."

About Sun Summit

Sun Summit Minerals (TSXV: SMN) (OTCQB: SMREF) is a mineral exploration company focused on expansion and discovery of district scale gold and copper assets in British Columbia. The Company's diverse portfolio includes the JD Project in the Toodoggone region of north-central B.C., and the Buck Project in central B.C.

Further details are available at www.sunsummitminerals.com.

On behalf of the board of directors

Brian Lock

For further information, contact:

Sharyn Alexander
President
info@sunsummitminerals.com

Matthew Benedetto
Simone Capital
mbenedetto@simonecapital.ca

Tel. 416-817-1226

Forward Looking Information

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FAQ

Who is Terry Salman and what is his new role at Sun Summit Minerals (SMREF)?

Terry Salman, C.M., has been appointed as Strategic Advisor to Sun Summit Minerals Corp. (SMREF). He is an experienced mining finance professional with 35 years in exploration finance and is currently the CEO of Salman Partners Inc.

What experience does Terry Salman bring to Sun Summit Minerals (SMREF)?

Terry Salman brings 35 years of experience in exploration finance. He has helped raise over $20 billion for more than 400 exploration and mining companies and has held executive positions at Nesbitt Thomson and Salman Partners.

How might Terry Salman's appointment impact Sun Summit Minerals (SMREF)?

Terry Salman's appointment as Strategic Advisor is expected to provide Sun Summit Minerals (SMREF) with valuable strategic insights, industry connections, and expertise in mining finance, potentially elevating the company's growth trajectory and helping to create value for shareholders.

What notable awards has Terry Salman received in his career?

Terry Salman has received the 2016 Murray Pezim Award, was inducted into the Cambridge House Resource Hall of Fame in 2018, was appointed to the Order of Canada, and received the Public Service Star from the President of Singapore in November 2021.