Mr. Mike Bandrowski reports

BIG RIDGE GOLD CORP ANNOUNCES VOTING RESULTS OF ANNUAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS

Big Ridge Gold Corp. has released the voting results of its annual meeting of shareholders held on Dec. 19, 2023, in Toronto, Ont.

The company's shareholders voted strongly in favour of all matters brought before the meeting. All the director nominees set out in the management information circular dated Nov. 9, 2023, were elected as directors, to serve until the next meeting of shareholders of the company. Details of voting are as noted herein.

Big Ridge would like to congratulate Dr. Bill Williams as the new chair of the board. The company would also like to thank its outgoing chair, Nick Tintor, who will continue to serve the company as a director.

The company's shareholders also approved the resolution concerning the reappointment of Davidson & Company LLP as the company's auditor, the results of which are set out herein.

The results of the voting are available on SEDAR+.

About Big Ridge Gold Corp.

Big Ridge Gold is an exploration and development company managed by a disciplined and experienced team of officers and directors. The company is committed to the development of advanced-stage mining projects using industry best practices combined with strong social licence from its local communities. Big Ridge owns a 100-per-cent interest in the highly prospective Oxford gold project located in Manitoba and the Destiny gold project in Quebec. Big Ridge is the operator of the Hope Brook gold project located in Newfoundland and Labrador. The company currently owns 51 per cent of the Hope Brook gold project and has an option to earn up to 80 per cent by June, 2026.

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