Vista Gold Strengthens the Mt Todd Project Execution Team with the Appointment of Julie Jones as General Counsel and Company Secretary and Advances Search for a Managing Director

Vista Gold Corp. (NYSE American and TSX: VGZ) is pleased to announce the appointment of Julie Jones as General Counsel and Company Secretary of Vista Gold Australia Pty Ltd. Ms. Jones will be based in the Company’s Perth office and will play an important role in establishing the Mt Todd gold project as a leading gold producer in Northern Territory, Australia.

The appointment reflects Vista’s continued focus on strengthening its executive project execution capabilities as the Company advances Mt Todd, one of the largest undeveloped gold projects in Australia. Ms. Jones brings more than 20 years of legal and executive leadership experience across ASX100 companies, global mining operators, and industry organizations. Her expertise includes governance, risk management, corporate affairs, commercial negotiations, employment and mining law, and company secretarial practice.

Ms. Jones has held senior leadership roles with Gold Road Resources, Australian Strategic Materials, Matrix Composites & Engineering, Chamber of Commerce and Industry WA, and Iluka Resources. Earlier in her career, she practiced with a leading Australian law firm and the West Australian State Solicitor’s Office.

“I am pleased to welcome Julie to our team,” said Frederick H. Earnest, President and CEO of Vista. “Her appointment further strengthens our executive team in Australia at an important stage in the advancement of Mt Todd. Her broad legal and corporate leadership experience will also be instrumental as Vista executes its strategic plan for the development of Mt Todd.”

Ms. Jones holds a Bachelor of Laws and Graduate Diploma in Taxation from the University of Western Australia and a Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice from the College of Law. She is also a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and is admitted to practice in Western Australia, New South Wales, and the High Court of Australia.

In addition to welcoming Ms. Jones, Vista is pleased to announce that its search for a Managing Director is advancing. Korn Ferry has been retained and is actively undertaking a search for a Managing Director. Vista is seeking an Australian-based executive with project development experience and capital markets recognition to deliver the development of the Mt Todd gold project.

About Vista Gold Corp.

Vista holds the Mt Todd gold project, located in the Tier-1 mining jurisdiction of Northern Territory, Australia. Mt Todd is among the largest development-stage projects in Australia. The Company has defined a clear pathway to value realization, targeting the commencement of detailed engineering and design in 2027. This milestone is expected to initiate an approximately 27-month period of design, construction, and commissioning, culminating in first gold production.

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