Vista Gold Announces Inclusion in the Russell 2000® Index and Russell 2000® Growth Index

Vista Gold Announces Inclusion in the Russell 2000® Index and Russell 2000® Growth Index

Vista Gold Corp. (NYSE American and TSX: VGZ) today announced that the Company has been included in the list of additions to the small-cap Russell 2000® Index and the Russell 2000® Growth Index as part of the June 2026 semi-annual Russell U.S. Indexes reconstitution, according to information published by FTSE Russell following the U.S. market close on Friday, May 22, 2026.

Final index membership is expected to become effective after the market close on Friday, June 26, 2026, subject to FTSE Russell’s final reconstitution schedule and updates. The newly reconstituted Russell U.S. Indexes are expected to commence trading at the market open on Monday, June 29, 2026.

“Inclusion in the Russell 2000 Index and the Russell 2000 Growth Index is a meaningful milestone that reflects Vista’s increased valuation and growing liquidity,” said Frederick H. Earnest, President and CEO of Vista. “The progress we’ve made to position and advance Mt Todd as a leading gold development project and increase awareness among shareholders has been a significant contributor. We believe inclusion in these indexes will further broaden our exposure to institutional and retail investors.”