Mr. Geoff Hampson reports

SOMA GOLD ANNOUNCES NOMINATION OF ANDRES RESTREPO ISAZA TO BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Soma Gold Corp. has nominated Andres Restrepo Isaza for election to the company's board of directors at the company's coming annual general and special meeting of shareholders, to be held on Dec. 10, 2026.

Mr. Restrepo's nomination is set out in the company's management information circular for the meeting, which was filed on Nov. 10, 2026, and is available under the company's profile on SEDAR+. Shareholders are encouraged to review the information circular, which contains important information regarding the meeting and the matters to be voted on, including the election of directors.

Geoff Hampson, chairman and chief executive officer of the company, stated: "We are very pleased to put forward Andres as a nominee to our board. His decade of leadership at Mineros, together with his deep knowledge of the Colombian mining sector and his proven ability to build high-performance teams, will be a tremendous asset to Soma as we continue to grow our operations in Antioquia. We look forward to his contributions, subject to shareholder approval at the meeting."

About Mr. Restrepo

Mr. Restrepo is a results-oriented senior executive and strategic leader with 14 years of experience in the mining industry. He served as president and chief executive officer of Mineros SA, a Colombian gold mining company, from 2015 until April, 2025, having joined Mineros in 2014. He is recognized for building high-performance teams united by a common objective. Mr. Restrepo has served on the boards of both private and public companies. He holds a BSc in production engineering from EAFIT University, Colombia, and an MC/MPA from the Edward S. Mason Program at Harvard University.

Mr. Restrepo stated: "I am honoured to be nominated to the board of Soma Gold. Soma has built a strong production platform in Antioquia, a region I know well, and I believe the company is well positioned for its next stage of growth. Having spent more than a decade in the Colombian mining industry, I have seen first-hand the importance of operational discipline, responsible community engagement and strong governance in creating lasting value. I look forward to working alongside the board and management team to support Soma's strategy and to help build long-term value for its shareholders."

About Soma Gold Corp.

Soma Gold is a mining company focused on gold production and exploration. The company owns two adjacent mining properties in Antioquia, Colombia, with a combined milling capacity of 675 tonnes per day (permitted for 1,400 tonnes per day). The El Bagre mill is currently operating and producing. Internally generated funds are being used to finance a regional exploration program.

With a solid commitment to sustainability and community engagement, Soma Gold is dedicated to achieving excellence in all aspects of its operations.

The company also owns an exploration property near Tucuma, Para state, Brazil, that is currently under option to Ero Copper Corp.

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