EMPRESS ROYALTY ANNOUNCES APPOINTMENT BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT ADVISOR, NORTH AMERICA

Empress Royalty Corp. has announced the appointment of Mark N.J. Ashcroft, P.Eng. as Business Development Advisor for North America, marking a strategic expansion of the company's executive team. This appointment represents a key component of Empress' broader strategy to accelerate portfolio growth through the targeted engagement of seasoned regional experts who bring deep industry networks and local market expertise.

The hiring of Ashcroft signals Empress Royalty's commitment to strengthening its business development capabilities across North American markets. As a Professional Engineer, Ashcroft brings technical credentials that complement his business development role, suggesting the company is prioritizing expertise that can bridge both technical evaluation and commercial relationship building in the mining and royalty sectors.

This strategic appointment comes at a time when royalty companies are increasingly focused on portfolio expansion and diversification. By leveraging regional expertise and established industry networks, Empress appears positioned to identify and secure new royalty opportunities more effectively across North American jurisdictions. The move suggests confidence in North American mining markets and Empress' commitment to organic growth through enhanced business development capabilities.