Vancouver, Canada August 18, 2022 – Aztec Minerals Corp. (AZT: TSX-V, OTCQB: AZZTF) regrets to announce that the Company’s founder and Chairman, Bradford Cooke passed away suddenly and unexpectedly in Vancouver, BC at the age of 67. Aztec wishes to extend our sincere condolences to his family, friends, business associates and his extensive network amongst the investment community.