 Almaden Minerals Ltd. Almaden or the Company; AMM: TSX; AAU: NYSE American announces that the Mexican federal government has mandated that all non-essential businesses, including mining and exploration, temporarily suspend operations until April 30 due to the COVID-19 virus the Decree. As Almaden is pursuing permitting of the Ixtaca project, it has not had an ongoing technical program at the project. Almaden will continue to follow government health protocols and implement additional protocols as may be necessary for the protection of its workforce and local communities, and as contemplated in the Decree will only engage in activities whose suspension may have irreversible effects for the continuance of Almadens business. 