This news release contains “forward-looking statements” and “forward-looking information” within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws (collectively, “forward-looking information”), including, without limitation, statements regarding the Company’s 2026 production, cost and capital guidance for the Casa Berardi mine; planned capital expenditures; exploration activities and drilling programs; anticipated operational performance; the integration and optimization of the Casa Berardi mine; the timing and content of the Company’s updated life-of-mine plan; and the future performance, development and growth potential of the Casa Berardi mine. Forward-looking information is often, but not always, identified by the use of words such as “plans”, “expects”, “is expected”, “is expecting”, “budget”, “outlook”, “scheduled”, “target”, “estimates”, “forecasts”, “intends”, “anticipates”, “believes”, or variations (including negative variations) of such words and phrases, or statements that certain actions, events or results “may”, “could”, “would”, “might”, or “will” be taken, occur or be achieved. Such information is based on assumptions and judgments of the Company regarding future events and results. Readers are cautioned that forward-looking information involves known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results, performance or achievements of the Company to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking information.