This news release contains forward-looking statements which constitute “forward-looking information” within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation and “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the “safe harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (collectively, “Forward-looking Statements”). All statements included herein, other than statements of historical fact, are Forward-looking Statements and are subject to a variety of known and unknown risks and uncertainties which could cause actual events or results to differ materially from those reflected in the Forward-looking Statements. The Forward-looking Statements in this news release may include, without limitation, statements that the timing for a construction decision at the Diamba Sud project is targeted for mid-2026, which is subject to the receipt of all required permits, including an ESIA permit and an exploitation permit; the continued advancement of an early works program including site preparation activities and a detailed engineering program which are intended to de-risk execution and support the feasibility study; the timing of an updated Mineral Resource estimate for the Project expected by the end of February 2026; continued exploration activities at the Project leading to the conversion of Mineral Resources to Mineral Reserves; and the preparation of a feasibility study for the Diamba Sud project targeted for mid-2026; statements that the PEA demonstrates robust economics for the Project; statements about the Company’s business strategies, plans and outlook; the Company’s plans for its mines and mineral properties; changes in general economic conditions and financial markets; the impact of inflationary pressures on the Company’s business and operations; the future results of exploration activities; expectations with respect to metal grade estimates and the impact of any variations relative to metals grades experienced; assumed and future metal prices; the merit of the Company’s mines and mineral properties; and the future financial or operating performance of the Company. Often, but not always, these Forward-looking Statements can be identified by the use of words such as “estimated”, “potential”, “open”, “future”, “assumed”, “projected”, “proposed”, “used”, “detailed”, “has been”, “gain”, “planned”, “reflecting”, “will”, “anticipated”, “estimated” “containing”, “remaining”, “to be”, or statements that events, “could” or “should” occur or be achieved and similar expressions, including negative variations.