Arturo Prestamo Elizondo

Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Santacruz Silver Mining Ltd.; the company prints his name with the accented spelling "Arturo Préstamo Elizondo". C.P.A. from the University of Monterrey, holds a Master's degree from EGADE University and a professional degree from I.P.A.D.E. Business School. Over 20 years of executive and operational experience in the precious metals mining sector. Previously Director of Planning, Corporate Finance and Investor Relations at public companies. A member of Mexico's Mining Chamber (CAMIMEX).