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10 December 2021

Aclara Demerger Completion and Director & Senior Management Changes

Hochschild Mining PLC ("Hochschild" or the "Company") announces the completion today of the demerger of Aclara Resources Inc. ("Aclara") following the listing of Aclara's shares on the Toronto Stock Exchange. As a result, the Company confirms that Sanjay Sarma has stepped down as a Non-Executive Director of the Company to join the Aclara board and that Ramon Barua has stepped down as Hochschild's CFO to join Aclara as CEO.

Furthermore, as previously announced, Eduardo Noriega has been appointed as Hochschild's CFO. Eduardo joined the Company in March 2007 and served most recently as Head of Group Finance. Further information can be found in the announcement of 19^th October 2021.

Ignacio Bustamante, CEO, said:

"I would like to thank Ramon for his contribution to Hochschild over the past 11 years. He has been a valued member of the senior management team and we have benefited enormously from his dedication and contribution, not only on financial matters but on broader commercial and strategic issues. We wish him well in his new role. I would also like to congratulate Eduardo Noriega on his promotion to the role of CFO and look forward to continue working together."

Eduardo Hochschild, Chairman, said:

"I would like to take the opportunity to express, on behalf of the entire Hochschild Mining board, our gratitude to Sanjay for his insight and unique perspective and, in particular, his advice on our ongoing focus on innovation." 

As also previously disclosed, the Company confirms that Eduardo Hochschild and Ignacio Bustamante have been appointed to the board of Aclara as Chairman and Non-Executive Director respectively. 

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Enquiries:

Hochschild Mining PLC

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About Hochschild Mining PLC

Hochschild Mining PLC is a leading precious metals company listed on the London Stock Exchange (HOCM.L / HOC LN) and crosstrades on the OTCQX Best Market in the U.S. (HCHDF), with a primary focus on the exploration, mining, processing and sale of silver and gold. Hochschild has over fifty years' experience in the mining of precious metal epithermal vein deposits and currently operates three underground epithermal vein mines, two located in southern Peru and one in southern Argentina. Hochschild also has numerous long-term projects throughout the Americas.

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