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VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Aug. 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Skeena Resources Limited (TSX: SKE, NYSE: SKE) (“Skeena Gold & Silver”, “Skeena” or the “Company”) reports interim financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2026. The interim financial statements and management’s discussion and analysis (“MD&A”) are available on Skeena’s website, on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca and on EDGAR at www.sec.gov. About Skeena Skeena is a leading precious metals development company focused on advancing the Eskay Creek Gold-Silver Project in British Columbia’s Golden Triangle. With the Project fully permitted and under construction, the Company is progressing Eskay Creek towards initial production and cash flow in the second quarter of 2027. Once in operation, Eskay Creek is expected to be one of the world’s highest-grade and lowest-cost open-pit precious metals mines, with significant silver by-product production that exceeds the output of many primary silver mines. Skeena is committed to responsible and sustainable mining in partnership with Indigenous communities, while maximizing the value of its mineral resources to generate long-term shareholder returns. On behalf of the Board of Directors of Skeena Gold & Silver, For further information, please contact:Galina MelegerVice President Investor Relations E: [email protected] T: 604-684-8725W: www.skeenagoldsilver.com X / Facebook / LinkedIn / Instagram Skeena’s Corporate Head office is located at Suite #2600 – 1133 Melville Street, Vancouver BC V6E 4E5 Qualified Persons In accordance with National Instrument 43-101 Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects, Adrian Newton, P.Geo., Vice President, Exploration, is the Qualified Person for the Company and has prepared, validated, and approved the technical and scientific statements and information contained or incorporated by reference in the news release. The Company strictly adheres to CIM Best Practices Guidelines in conducting, documenting, and reporting the exploration activities on its projects. Cautionary note regarding forward-looking statements Certain statements and information contained or incorporated by reference in this news release constitute “forward-looking information” and “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of applicable Canadian and United States securities legislation (collectively, “forward-looking statements”). Forward-looking statements relate to future events or our future performance. The use of words such as “anticipates”, “believes”, “proposes”, “contemplates”, “generates”, “targets”, “is projected”, “is planned”, “considers”, “estimates”, “expects”, “is expected”, “potential” and similar expressions, or statements that certain actions, events or results “may”, “might”, “will”, “could”, or “would” be taken, achieved, or occur, may identify forward-looking statements. All statements other than statements of historical fact, included in or incorporated by reference into this news release, are forward-looking statements. Specific forward-looking statements contained herein include, but are not limited to, statements regarding: the planned construction, development, commissioning and ramp-up of the Eskay Creek Project, including construction activities planned for the remainder of 2026, the timing of completion and energization of key infrastructure, and the commencement of ore mining and ore stockpiling; the timing and results of further metallurgical testwork and the use of such results in production planning; the scope, timing and potential results of the updated NI 43-101 Technical Report for the Eskay Creek Project and Snip, including potential changes to the production profile and mine life; the timing of commencement of commercial production at Eskay Creek, which management currently expects will occur in 2027; the sufficiency and availability of proceeds of the Senior Secured Notes to fund the Company’s capital requirements through commencement of commercial production; forecasts of the Eskay Creek Project completion date and gold and silver production schedule used in the valuation of the Gold Stream, NSR Royalty and Additional NSR Royalty Option; the expected environmental performance of the Eskay Creek Project, including anticipated carbon emissions; the Company’s ability to maintain required permits and approvals and constructive relationships with Indigenous Nations and communities relevant to construction and operation of the Eskay Creek Project; future exploration activities and results; Mineral Resource and Mineral Reserve estimates and the potential conversion of Mineral Resources to Mineral Reserves; and the Company’s future financial condition, liquidity, capital requirements and ability to execute its business plan, the assumptions set forth herein and in the Company’s MD&A for the year ended December 31, 2025, its most recently filed interim MD&A, and the Company’s Annual Information Form (“AIF”) dated March 24, 2026. Such forward-looking statements represent the Company’s management expectations, estimates and projections regarding future events or circumstances on the date the statements are made, and are necessarily based on several estimates and assumptions that, while considered reasonable by the Company as of the date hereof, are not guarantees of future performance. Actual events and results may differ materially from those described herein, and are subject to significant operational, business, economic, and regulatory risks and uncertainties. The risks and uncertainties that may affect the forward-looking statements in this news release include, among others: construction delays and cost overruns; delays or failures in commissioning, grid energization or ramp-up; failure to achieve commercial production when anticipated; inability to access restricted funds or other financing proceeds when required; failure to comply with debt covenants or other financing terms; contractor, supplier or counterparty performance; shortages or increased costs of labour, equipment, materials, power or services; inflation, tariffs, supply-chain disruptions, industrial action, adverse weather, wildfire and other force majeure events; changes to, delays in or challenges to permits, licences and regulatory approvals, or failure to comply with their conditions; changes in or challenges relating to relationships and agreements with Indigenous Nations and communities; environmental, health and safety incidents; metallurgical results or operating performance differing from assumptions; the updated NI 43-101 Technical Report not demonstrating the anticipated opportunities; inaccurate geological, geotechnical, hydrogeological, engineering, Mineral Resource or Mineral Reserve assumptions or estimates; changes in gold and silver prices, exchange rates, interest rates or credit spreads; changes in law, regulation, taxation or governmental policy; litigation, proceedings and investigations; and other risk factors identified in the Company’s MD&A for the year ended December 31, 2025, its most recently filed interim MD&A, the AIF dated March 24, 2026 the Company’s short form base shelf prospectus dated March 19, 2025, and in the Company’s other periodic filings with securities and regulatory authorities in Canada and the United States that are available on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca or on EDGAR at www.sec.gov. Readers should not place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements. There can be no assurance that any forward-looking statement will prove to be accurate. Any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date on which it is made and the Company does not undertake any obligations to update and/or revise any forward-looking statements except as required by applicable securities laws or stock exchange policies.

Perimeter Solutions, Inc. PRM reported a net loss of $181.6 million or $1.11 per share for the second quarter of 2026 compared with a loss of $32.2 million or 22 cents reported a year ago.  Barring one-time items, adjusted earnings for the reported quarter were 35 cents per share compared with 39 cents a year ago. It missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 43 cents. The company posted revenues of $213.8 million, up around 31% year over year. It missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $220.3 million.  Adjusted EBITDA was $105.6 million, up 16% year over year, with a margin of 49% compared with 56% a year ago. Continued Value Driver execution and recent acquisitions supported second-quarter growth. Fire Safety delivered modest sales and adjusted EBITDA growth, while Specialty Products nearly doubled adjusted EBITDA and doubled revenues year over year. Perimeter Solutions, SA price-consensus-eps-surprise-chart | Perimeter Solutions, SA Quote Fire Safety's $129.1 million revenues rose 7% year over year while adjusted EBITDA increased 1% to $78.8 million. Segment adjusted EBITDA margin was about 61% compared with 65% a year ago. Specialty Products' $84.7 million in revenues increased 100%. Adjusted EBITDA of $26.8 million rose 96%, with segment margin of about 32%, flat year over year. The company ended the second quarter with $82.8 million in cash. Long-term debt, net, was $1.21 billion as of June 30, 2026.  Operating cash flow was an outflow of $89.6 million for the first six months of 2026 compared with an inflow of $20.9 million a year ago. The company invested $12.7 million in capital expenditures during the second quarter. Perimeter did not provide formal quarterly or full-year financial guidance with the second-quarter earnings release. The company highlighted continued Value Driver execution and portfolio expansion through acquisitions. On July 30, 2026, Perimeter acquired Monaco Enterprises for $120 million in cash, funded with cash on hand and existing credit facilities. Monaco is expected to contribute more than $11 million of annualized adjusted EBITDA and is included in the Fire Safety segment.  The Monaco acquisition adds proprietary, mission-critical life safety and emergency management systems for U.S. government facilities. Shares of Perimeter have gained 107.5% in the past year compared with the Zacks Chemical – Specialty industry’s 4.7% rise. Image Source: Zacks Investment Research PRM currently carries a ZacksbRank #3 (Hold). Some better-ranked stocks in the Basic Materials space are Almonty Industries Inc. ALM, Neo Performance Materials Inc. NOPMF and Skeena Resources Limited SKE. Almonty is expected to report second-quarter results on Aug. 13. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for ALM’s second-quarter earnings is pegged at 10 cents per share. It carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) at present. NOPMF is slated to report second-quarter results on Aug. 11. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for earnings is pegged at 50 cents per share. NOPMF has a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) at present. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here. Skeena Resources is expected to report second-quarter results on Aug. 13. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for SKE’s second-quarter loss is pegged at 11 cents per share. It currently carries a Zacks Rank #2. Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report Perimeter Solutions, SA (PRM) : Free Stock Analysis Report Skeena Resources Limited (SKE) : Free Stock Analysis Report Almonty Industries Inc. (ALM) : Free Stock Analysis Report Neo Performance Materials Inc. (NOPMF) : Free Stock Analysis Report This article originally published on Zacks Investment Research (zacks.com). Zacks Investment Research

Innospec Inc. IOSP reported second-quarter 2026 adjusted earnings of $1.27 per share, up 0.8% year over year. The figure beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.05 by 21%.Net income (as reported) attributable to Innospec rose to $30.8 million or $1.25 per share from $23.5 million or 94 cents a year earlier. Revenues rose 11.8% year over year to $491.4 million and surpassed the consensus estimate of $462.4 million by 6.4%. Growth was supported by all three businesses.Total operating income increased 15.7% year over year to $39.7 million. Adjusted EBITDA rose 2% to $50.1 million. Gross profit increased to $138.3 million from $123.2 million a year ago, reflecting the higher sales base and contributions across the operating businesses. Innospec Inc. price-consensus-eps-surprise-chart | Innospec Inc. Quote Performance Chemicals revenues increased 9.5% year over year to $190.3 million. A 2% volume decline was more than offset by an 8% positive price/mix contribution and a 3% favorable currency impact.The segment's gross margin edged down 0.2 percentage points to 17.3%. Operating income rose 14.7% to $16.4 million as operating leverage improved. Management said repairs, process improvements and upgrades at its North Carolina plants continued during the quarter.Fuel Specialties revenues climbed 12.5% year over year to $185.7 million. Volumes increased 7%, price/mix contributed 3% and currency added 2%, providing a balanced mix of growth drivers.Gross margin declined 1.5 percentage points to 36.6%, but operating income increased 2.5% to $36.3 million. Management said margins remained within its target range despite the year-over-year contraction.Oilfield Services revenues rose 14.5% year over year to $115.4 million. The business benefited from Innospec's recent drag-reducing agent (DRA) plant expansion and growing opportunities to supply the technology to customers.Operating income increased 40.3% to $8.7 million. Management also remained focused on growth and margin improvement in its United States and Middle East completions and production operations. Cash provided by operating activities was $7.2 million in the quarter compared with $10.5 million a year ago. Capital expenditures totaled $16.5 million. Management expects operating cash flow to increase in the second half as working capital efficiency improves.Innospec ended June with $250.2 million in cash and cash equivalents and no debt. The debt-free position leaves the company with flexibility to fund organic investment and potential acquisitions.During the quarter, IOSP paid a semi-annual dividend of 92 cents per share and repurchased $6.4 million of common stock. Management also highlighted dividend growth and buybacks among its capital-allocation options alongside investment in the business. Management expects Performance Chemicals to benefit from ongoing plant repairs, process improvements, upgrades and additional topline and margin opportunities. These actions remain central to the company's plan for better second-half performance.For Oilfield Services, Innospec expects its DRA expansion and opportunities in completions and production to support further sequential gains. Fuel Specialties, meanwhile, is expected to continue advancing opportunities across its established and newer end markets. The company continues to pursue opportunities across traditional fuel, renewable fuel and non-fuel applications. The company remains focused on technology development, topline growth and margin improvement across the portfolio. Management's outlook calls for further operating progress while preserving balance-sheet flexibility for investment and shareholder returns. Shares of Innospec have gained 12.4% in the past year compared with the Zacks Chemicals Diversified industry’s 6.1% rise. Image Source: Zacks Investment Research IOSP currently carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).Other top-ranked stocks in the Basic Materials space are Almonty Industries Inc. ALM, Neo Performance Materials Inc. NOPMF and Skeena Resources Limited SKE. Almonty is expected to report second-quarter results on Aug. 13. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for ALM’s second-quarter earnings is pegged at 10 cents per share. It carries a Zacks Rank #2 at present. NOPMF is slated to report second-quarter results on Aug. 11. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for earnings is pegged at 50 cents per share. NOPMF has a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) at present. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here. Skeena Resources is expected to report second-quarter results on Aug. 13. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for SKE’s second-quarter loss is pegged at 11 cents per share. It currently carries a Zacks Rank #2. Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report Innospec Inc. (IOSP) : Free Stock Analysis Report Skeena Resources Limited (SKE) : Free Stock Analysis Report Almonty Industries Inc. (ALM) : Free Stock Analysis Report Neo Performance Materials Inc. (NOPMF) : Free Stock Analysis Report This article originally published on Zacks Investment Research (zacks.com). Zacks Investment Research

Quaker Chemical Corporation KWR posted second-quarter 2026 net earnings of $26.8 million or $1.55 per share, up sharply from a loss of $66.6 million or $3.78 per share in the year-ago quarter. Barring one-time items, adjusted earnings increased 28.1% year over year to $2.19 per share. It beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.68 per share. Revenues rose 10.2% year over year to $532.6 million, driven by higher sales volumes, favorable foreign currency translation and improved selling price and product mix. Sales surpassed the consensus estimate of $511.8 million. Sales volumes increased 7% year over year, primarily reflecting new business wins across all segments. Adjusted EBITDA advanced 12.8% to a record $85.2 million, supported by higher sales, partly offset by increased SG&A expenses.  Consolidated sales growth included a 7% contribution from volumes, a 2% favorable currency impact and a 1% benefit from selling price and product mix. Underlying end-market activity was similar to the prior-year period, while new business wins drove share gains across all regions. Quaker Houghton price-consensus-eps-surprise-chart | Quaker Houghton Quote Americas revenues increased 7% year over year to $236.5 million, above the consensus estimate of $232.9 million. The improvement reflected 4% higher sales volumes, a 1% benefit from selling price and product mix and a 2% favorable currency impact. Segment operating earnings declined to $57.2 million from $59 million due to higher raw material costs and SG&A expenses. EMEA sales rose 13% year over year to $158.4 million, topping the consensus estimate of $147 million. Sales volumes increased 7%, selling price and product mix added 4% and foreign currency translation contributed 2%. Segment operating earnings climbed to $32.7 million from $25 million on higher sales and improved margins.  Asia/Pacific revenues increased 12% year over year to $137.6 million, exceeding the consensus estimate of $130.8 million. Sales volumes advanced 10%, while pricing and currency each added 1%. Segment operating earnings rose to $36.6 million from $28.7 million, driven by stronger sales despite some margin pressure. Cash and cash equivalents were $155.1 million at the end of the second quarter compared with $179.8 million at the end of 2025. Total gross debt was $876.1 million, resulting in net debt of approximately $721 million.  Net cash provided by operating activities was $33.2 million for the first six months of 2026 compared with $38.5 million in the prior-year period. The decline reflected higher working-capital outflows, partly offset by improved operating performance and lower restructuring-related cash outflows.  The company invested $21 million in property, plant and equipment during the first half of 2026. In the second quarter, it repurchased approximately $24.2 million of shares and announced a new $250 million stock repurchase program.  Net leverage remained approximately 2.3x trailing 12-month adjusted EBITDA. The company also increased its quarterly dividend by roughly 4.3%. Management expects stable demand entering the third quarter, with end markets projected to remain flat to slightly positive through the rest of 2026. Continued share gains are expected to support volume growth despite macroeconomic and geopolitical uncertainty.  Quaker expects the gross margin percentage in the third quarter to remain near second-quarter levels as it works through raw material cost inflation, inventory movements and the timing of price recovery actions. Management said pricing and cost initiatives should allow the company to exit 2026 within its target gross margin range.  The company continues to expect meaningful revenue and adjusted EBITDA growth in 2026, supported by new business wins, disciplined cost management and the resilience of its global network.  Management remains focused on operational execution and shareholder returns while navigating raw material inflation and market volatility. KWR shares have gained 37.1% in the past year compared with the industry's 5.6% rise. Image Source: Zacks Investment Research KWR currently carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). Other top-ranked stocks in the Basic Materials space include Almonty Industries Inc. ALM, Neo Performance Materials Inc. NOPMF and Skeena Resources Limited SKE. Almonty is expected to report second-quarter results on Aug. 13. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for ALM’s second-quarter earnings is pegged at 10 cents per share. It carries a Zacks Rank #2 at present. NOPMF is slated to report second-quarter results on Aug. 11. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for earnings is pegged at 50 cents per share. NOPMF has a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) at present. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here. Skeena Resources is expected to report second-quarter results on Aug. 13. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for SKE’s second-quarter loss is pegged at 11 cents per share. It currently carries a Zacks Rank #2. Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. 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CF Industries Holdings, Inc. CF reported second-quarter 2026 earnings of $4.73 per share, up 99.6% from $2.37 in the year-ago quarter. The figure missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $5.65 by 16.3%. Net sales increased 17.6% year over year to $2.22 billion but missed the consensus estimate of $2.43 billion by 8.7%. Higher average selling prices across all segments supported growth, while total sales volume declined 15.3% to 4.25 million tons. CF Industries Holdings, Inc. price-consensus-eps-surprise-chart | CF Industries Holdings, Inc. Quote Ammonia segment net sales rose 19.3% year over year to $586 million. Adjusted gross margin increased to $288 million from $188 million. An increase in the average selling price more than offset a decline in sales volume. Higher prices supported profitability, while lower supply availability and maintenance costs remained headwinds. Granular Urea segment net sales climbed 38.8% to $759 million. Adjusted gross margin advanced to $551 million from $351 million. Sales volume and the average selling price rose. Greater product availability and a production mix favoring granular urea supported volumes, while stronger pricing lifted margins despite higher natural gas costs. UAN segment net sales edged up 0.5% to $613 million. Adjusted gross margin rose to $403 million from $342 million. A rise in the average selling price offset a reduction in sales volume. Lower global demand and a production mix favoring granular urea pressured volumes, while higher freight, distribution and natural gas costs partly offset the pricing benefit. AN segment’s net sales decreased 39.3% to $71 million. The segment recorded an adjusted gross loss of $1 million compared with an adjusted gross margin of $35 million a year earlier. Sales volume plunged because of lost production at the Yazoo City Complex, outweighing an increase in the average selling price. Higher purchased ammonia costs and outage-related expenses also pressured results. As of June 30, 2026, CF Industries had cash and cash equivalents of $2.48 billion. Long-term debt was $3.22 billion. Net cash provided by operating activities totaled $878 million in the second quarter. CF repurchased 2 million shares for $230 million during the quarter. The company bought back 2.2 million shares for $245 million in the first half, leaving roughly $1.48 billion under its current authorization. CF expects full-year 2026 gross ammonia production of approximately 9.5 million tons, including the effect of the ongoing Yazoo City outage. Management expects ammonia, AN solution, nitric acid, UAN solution and urea liquor production at the complex to resume during the first half of 2027. The company projects 2026 capital expenditures of about $1.3 billion on a consolidated basis. Management expects nitrogen supply to remain constrained and demand to remain constructive through the end of 2026 and into 2027. Lower nitrogen prices entering the second half of 2026 are expected to support demand in India, Southeast Asia, Brazil and other import markets. North American nitrogen demand for the 2027 growing season is also expected to remain firm. CF shares have surged 40.8% in the past year against the 44.8% decline in the industry. Image Source: Zacks Investment Research CF currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). Some better-ranked stocks in the basic materials space are Neo Performance Materials Inc. NOPMF, Almonty Industries Inc. ALM and Skeena Resources Limited SKE. Neo Performance is slated to report second-quarter 2026 results on Aug. 11. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for earnings is pegged at 50 cents per share. NOPMF sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) at present. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here. Almonty is expected to report second-quarter 2026 results on Aug. 13. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for ALM’s second-quarter earnings per share is pegged at 10 cents, indicating a 300% year-over-year growth. ALM holds a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) at present. Skeena is expected to report second-quarter 2026 results on Aug. 13. The consensus estimate for SKE’s loss per share is pegged at 11 cents. SKE presently carries a Zacks Rank #2. Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (CF) : Free Stock Analysis Report Skeena Resources Limited (SKE) : Free Stock Analysis Report Almonty Industries Inc. (ALM) : Free Stock Analysis Report Neo Performance Materials Inc. (NOPMF) : Free Stock Analysis Report This article originally published on Zacks Investment Research (zacks.com). Zacks Investment Research

Ingevity Corporation NGVT reported second-quarter 2026 adjusted earnings of $1.74 per share, up 42.6% year over year and above the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.31 by 32.8%. Revenues declined 5.2% to $314.1 million but surpassed the consensus mark of $299.4 million by 4.9%. Excluding the divested Road Markings business, sales rose 5%. Higher pricing, favorable product mix and increased volumes lifted adjusted EBITDA margin to 36.6%. Ingevity Corporation price-consensus-eps-surprise-chart | Ingevity Corporation Quote Performance Materials generated net sales of $160.6 million, up 4.4% from $153.9 million in the prior-year quarter. The segment’s EBITDA increased 6.3% year over year to $86.1 million. Higher volumes, improved price and mix, and stronger plant utilization more than offset increased selling, general and administrative and other expenses. The company’s Performance Chemicals operations are now represented by the Pavement Technologies segment following the Road Markings divestiture. Pavement Technologies’ net sales fell 22.4% year over year to $104.2 million, primarily because the Road Markings product line was sold on April 15, 2026. Segment EBITDA declined to $25.4 million from $28.8 million because the prior-year quarter included $6 million of Road Markings EBITDA. Improved pricing and volumes in the remaining business partly offset the lost contribution. Advanced Polymer Technologies posted net sales of $49.3 million, up 13.9% from $43.3 million. Segment EBITDA jumped to $11.2 million from $2 million. Improved product mix and higher plant utilization supported the increase, as the year-ago period included extended downtime related to new boiler installations. Net cash used in operating activities was $13.8 million in the second quarter. Free cash flow totaled $89.1 million. NGVT repurchased approximately $35 million of common stock during the quarter at a weighted average price of $70.94 per share. Roughly $211 million remained available under the company’s existing share-repurchase authorization at the end of the period. Net leverage improved to 2.5 times from 3 times in the prior-year quarter and also declined from the first quarter of 2026. Cash and cash equivalents stood at $97.4 million as of June 30, 2026. Ingevity raised its full-year 2026 adjusted earnings guidance to $5-$5.45 per share from the previous projection of $4.7-$5.2. The company also increased its adjusted EBITDA forecast to $380-$400 million from $370-$395 million. The company continues to expect full-year net sales of $1.05-$1.15 billion. Free cash flow is now projected at $220-$245 million, excluding the $113.2 million litigation settlement payment, compared with the prior outlook of $215-$245 million. Ingevity intends to use its projected cash generation to reduce leverage to its long-term target range of 2-2.5 times and return capital to shareholders. Shares of Ingevity have gained 52.7% in a year compared with the industry’s 5.6% growth. Image Source: Zacks Investment Research NGVT currently has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). Some better-ranked stocks in the basic materials space are Neo Performance Materials Inc. NOPMF,Almonty Industries Inc. ALM and Skeena Resources Limited SKE. Neo Performance is slated to report second-quarter 2026 results on Aug. 11. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for earnings is pegged at 50 cents per share. NOPMF sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) at present. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here. Almonty is expected to report second-quarter 2026 results on Aug. 13. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for ALM’s second-quarter earnings per share is pegged at 10 cents, indicating 300% year-over-year growth. ALM carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) at present. Skeena is expected to report second-quarter 2026 results on Aug. 13. The consensus estimate for SKE’s loss per share is pegged at 11 cents. SKE presently carries a Zacks Rank #2. Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report Ingevity Corporation (NGVT) : Free Stock Analysis Report Skeena Resources Limited (SKE) : Free Stock Analysis Report Almonty Industries Inc. (ALM) : Free Stock Analysis Report Neo Performance Materials Inc. (NOPMF) : Free Stock Analysis Report This article originally published on Zacks Investment Research (zacks.com). Zacks Investment Research

Albemarle Corporation ALB posted second-quarter 2026 adjusted earnings of $3.75 per share, up from 11 cents a year ago. The figure beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $3.35 by 11.9%, supported by stronger lithium pricing, Specialties growth and productivity gains.On a reported basis, net income (attributable to Albemarle common shareholders) was $438.3 million or $3.52 per share. This compares favorably with a loss of $18.8 million or 16 cents per share in the prior-year quarter. Net sales increased 31.1% year over year to $1.74 billion and topped the consensus mark of $1.59 billion by 9.9%. Energy Storage sales volume rose 11% to 65 kilotons of lithium carbonate equivalent, while average realized pricing advanced 60.5% to $19.53 per kilogram. Adjusted EBITDA climbed 155% year over year to $858.1 million. The increase reflected higher Energy Storage pricing, stronger Specialties pricing and volumes, and ongoing cost and productivity improvements. Albemarle Corporation price-consensus-eps-surprise-chart | Albemarle Corporation Quote Energy Storage net sales surged 77.9% year over year to $1.28 billion. It beat the consensus estimate of $1.19 billion. The improvement was driven by higher pricing, with volume also increasing from the year-ago period.The segment’s adjusted EBITDA advanced 229.3% to $723.5 million. Higher lithium pricing drove the gain, partly offset by increased CORFO commissions.Specialties net sales rose 20.5% year over year to $423.5 million. It was above the consensus estimate of $363 million. Volumes increased 8%, while pricing improved 11%, reflecting strength across bromine and derivatives.Adjusted EBITDA for the segment increased 61.3% to $117.7 million. Favorable pricing, higher volumes, productivity gains and proactive management of Middle East-related cost escalation supported profitability. Cash from operating activities totaled $710 million in the quarter, while free cash flow was $638.3 million. Operating cash flow conversion reached 83%, helped by the timing of a larger Talison joint venture dividend and non-recurring working capital benefits.As of June 30, 2026, cash and cash equivalents were $1.63 billion, and estimated liquidity was about $3.2 billion. Total debt totaled $1.9 billion, with net debt to adjusted EBITDA of roughly 0.5.For the first half of 2026, operating cash flow increased $518 million year over year to $1.06 billion. Capital expenditures declined $131.8 million to $170.4 million. Albemarle increased its 2026 Specialties net sales outlook to $1.4-$1.6 billion from the prior $1.3-$1.5 billion range. The adjusted EBITDA forecast rose to $275-$325 million from $225-$275 million, reflecting stronger-than-expected year-to-date pricing and volume performance. The company cut its capital expenditure forecast to about $500 million from $550-$600 million expected earlier. ALB also expects Energy Storage sales volumes of 225-235 kilotons, as higher Wodgina output partly offsets a delay in the Talison CGP3 ramp following the June 9 fire. Shares of Albemarle have gained 69.6% in the past year compared with the Zacks Chemicals Diversified industry’s 6.7% rise. Image Source: Zacks Investment Research ALB currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).Some better-ranked stocks in the Basic Materials space are Almonty Industries Inc. ALM, Neo Performance Materials Inc. NOPMF and Skeena Resources Limited SKE. Almonty is expected to report second-quarter results on Aug. 13. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for ALM’s second-quarter earnings is pegged at 10 cents per share. It carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) at present. NOPMF is slated to report second-quarter results on Aug. 11. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for earnings is pegged at 50 cents per share. NOPMF has a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) at present. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here. Skeena Resources is expected to report second-quarter results on Aug. 13. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for SKE’s second-quarter loss is pegged at 11 cents per share. It currently carries a Zacks Rank #2. Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report Albemarle Corporation (ALB) : Free Stock Analysis Report Skeena Resources Limited (SKE) : Free Stock Analysis Report Almonty Industries Inc. (ALM) : Free Stock Analysis Report Neo Performance Materials Inc. (NOPMF) : Free Stock Analysis Report This article originally published on Zacks Investment Research (zacks.com). Zacks Investment Research

ArcelorMittal S.A. MT recorded second-quarter 2026 net income of $0.683 billion or 89 cents per share. This compares unfavorably with net income of $1.793 billion or $2.34 per share in the year-ago quarter. Earnings missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.18. Total sales increased around 5% year over year to $16.76 billion in the quarter. The figure missed the consensus estimate of $16.82 billion. Total steel shipments declined around 3% year over year to 13.4 million metric tons in the reported quarter. ArcelorMittal price-consensus-eps-surprise-chart | ArcelorMittal Quote North America: Sales increased 18% year over year to $3.67 billion in the reported quarter. The figure surpassed the consensus estimate of $3.56 billion. Crude steel production rose 8% year over year to 2.2 million metric tons. Steel shipments increased 12% year over year to 2.83 million metric tons, surpassing the consensus estimate of 2.68 million metric tons. The average steel selling price increased 16% year over year to $1,161 per ton. Brazil: Sales rose 12% year over year to $3.15 billion, surpassing the consensus estimate of $2.98 billion. Crude steel production increased 5% year over year to 3.71 million metric tons. Steel shipments increased 2% year over year to 3.57 million metric tons, exceeding the consensus estimate of 3.52 million metric tons by 1.4%. The average steel selling price increased 7% year over year to $798 per ton. Europe: Sales increased 2% year over year to $7.79 billion. The figure missed the consensus estimate of $8 billion. Crude steel production was broadly flat year over year at 7.55 million metric tons. Steel shipments declined 2% year over year to 7.14 million metric tons, missing the consensus estimate of 7.44 million metric tons. The average steel selling price increased  4% year over year to $967 per ton. Mining: Sales declined 9% year over year to $0.78 billion, missing the consensus estimate of $0.893 billion. Iron ore production increased 22% year over year to 10.1 million metric tons, driven by improved performance in Liberia and the continued ramp-up of the concentrator. Iron ore shipments declined 5% year over year to 9.4 million metric tons. Shipments were affected by heavy rainfall in Liberia and weather-related constraints at port operations in Canada. At the end of the reported quarter, cash and cash equivalents were $4.9 billion compared with $4.36 billion at the end of the prior quarter. Long-term debt, excluding the current portion, was $11.73 billion compared with $ 10.94 billion as of March 31, 2026. The company’s net debt was $9.5 billion at the end of the second quarter. Net cash provided by operating activities was $0.96 billion compared with $1.42 billion in the year-ago quarter. Capital expenditures totaled $1.10 billion. Free cash outflow was $0.15 billion compared with free cash flow of $0.51 million in the prior-year quarter. ArcelorMittal expects shipments in the second half of 2026 to exceed first-half levels across all segments. European steel shipments are projected to be stable to slightly higher sequentially in the third quarter, contrasting with the typical high-single-digit seasonal decline. Per MT, the implementation of the new tariff rate quota mechanism, together with the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism, is expected to support higher domestic capacity utilization and improve profitability in Europe. Stronger order books are also supporting the restart of production capacity across the region. ArcelorMittal maintained its 2026 capital expenditure guidance of $4.5-$5 billion, including $1.7-$1.9 billion of strategic capex. Its portfolio of organic growth projects and completed acquisitions is expected to increase EBITDA potential by approximately $1.8 billion from 2026 and beyond. The company maintained its 2026 depreciation guidance at approximately $3 billion and expects net interest expenses of around $550 million. Liberia’s 2026 iron ore shipment guidance remains at 18 million metric tons, supported by the continued ramp-up of the concentrator. ArcelorMittal’s shares have gained 137.5% in the past year compared with the industry's 86.1% rise. Image Source: Zacks Investment Research MT currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). Some better-ranked stocks in the Basic Materials space are Avient Corporation AVNT, Neo Performance Materials Inc. NOPMF and Skeena Resources Limited SKE. Avient is scheduled to report second-quarter results on Aug. 6. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for AVNT’s second-quarter earnings is pegged at 89 cents per share. It carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) at present. NOPMF is slated to report second-quarter results on Aug. 11. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for earnings is pegged at 5 cents per share. NOPMF has a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) at present. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here. Skeena Resourcesbis expected to report second-quarter results on Aug. 13. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for SKE’s second-quarter loss is pegged at 11 cents per share. It currently carries a Zacks Rank #2. Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. 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The Mosaic Company MOS posted second-quarter 2026 net loss of $273 million or 86 cents per share, down sharply from a profit of $411 million or $1.29 per share in the year-ago quarter. Barring one-time items, adjusted earnings were 13 cents per share, down 74.5% from adjusted earnings of 51 cents a year ago. The figure beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 9 cents. Net sales declined 6% year over year to $2,824.1 million from $3,005.7 million in the prior-year quarter. Revenue missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $3,046.4 million. Lower sales volumes and elevated raw material costs, particularly sulfur, more than offset the benefit of higher phosphate and potash prices. The Mosaic Company price-consensus-eps-surprise-chart | The Mosaic Company Quote MOS’ Phosphate segment generated net sales of $1.25 billion, up from $1.17 billion a year ago. Sales volumes declined to 1.4 million tons from 1.5 million tons due to production curtailments. Net sales missed our estimate of $1.27 billion. Gross margin deteriorated to negative $4 per ton from $67 per ton a year ago as higher sulfur and ammonia costs offset stronger DAP pricing. The average DAP selling price increased to $773 per ton from $668 per ton. The Potash segment delivered net sales of $650 million, down from $711 million a year ago. Sales volumes fell to 2 million tons from 2.3 million tons because of turnaround activities and the Carlsbad divestiture. However, net sales beat our estimate of $603.8 million. Gross margin improved to $103 per ton from $89 per ton, supported by higher realized prices. The average MOP selling price rose to $275 per ton from $261 per ton. Mosaic Fertilizantes reported net sales of $1.03 billion, down from $1.18 billion in the year-ago quarter. Sales volumes declined to 1.5 million tons from 2.2 million tons, reflecting curtailed domestic production and softer demand. Revenue missed our estimate of $1.21 billion. Gross margin fell to $4 per ton from $73 per ton, while the average finished product selling price increased to $585 per ton from $474 per ton. Higher sulfur costs and lower production volumes weighed on profitability. Mosaic ended the quarter with cash and cash equivalents of $294 million compared with $276.6 million at the end of 2025. Long-term debt (net of current maturities) increased to $4,767.7 million from $4,250.9 million at year-end 2025. Cash flow from operating activities totaled $167.4 million in the second quarter, down from $609.5 million a year ago. Capital expenditures were $320.3 million, resulting in negative free cash flow of $152.9 million. Mosaic paid a regular dividend of 22 cents per share during the quarter. Mosaic reduced its 2026 capital expenditure guidance to $1.2 billion from the prior expectation of $1.25 billion while maintaining its potash production outlook of about 9 million tons. For the third quarter, phosphate sales volumes are expected to be 1.1-1.4 million tons with DAP prices of $820-$840 per ton, while potash sales volumes are projected at 2-2.2 million tons with MOP prices of $270-$290 per ton. The company now expects SG&A expenses of $510-$530 million, net interest expense of $220-$240 million and cash taxes of $250-$300 million for 2026. MOS shares have lost 26.5% in the past year compared with the industry's 47.6% decline. Image Source: Zacks Investment Research MOS currently carries a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell). Some better-ranked stocks in the Basic Materials space are Avient Corporation AVNT, Neo Performance Materials Inc. NOPMF and Skeena Resources Limited SKE. Avient is scheduled to report second-quarter results on Aug. 6. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for AVNT’s second-quarter earnings is pegged at 89 cents per share. It carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) at present. NOPMF is slated to report second-quarter results on Aug. 11. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for earnings is pegged at 5 cents per share. NOPMF has a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) at present. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here. Skeena Resources is expected to report second-quarter results on Aug. 13. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for SKE’s second-quarter loss is pegged at 11 cents per share. It currently carries a Zacks Rank #2. Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report The Mosaic Company (MOS) : Free Stock Analysis Report Avient Corporation (AVNT) : Free Stock Analysis Report Skeena Resources Limited (SKE) : Free Stock Analysis Report Neo Performance Materials Inc. (NOPMF) : Free Stock Analysis Report This article originally published on Zacks Investment Research (zacks.com). Zacks Investment Research

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, June 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Skeena Resources Limited (TSX: SKE, NYSE: SKE) (“Skeena Gold & Silver”, “Skeena” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce results of the Company’s Annual General Meeting of Shareholders (“AGM”) held in Vancouver, British Columbia, on June 22, 2026. Shareholders approved the reelection of all Directors and the Company’s Rolling Omnibus Incentive Plan. The number of Directors and the reappointment of KPMG LLP, Chartered Professional Accountants as auditor of the Company, were also approved by over 99% of shareholders who voted. A total of 88,651,225 shares were voted, representing 71.5% of the common shares that were issued and outstanding at the record date for the AGM. Refer to Table 1 below for the detailed results of the votes for each Director. Table 1: Detailed Voting Results for Re-Election of Board of Directors Management Appointment Skeena is pleased to announce the appointment of Ryan Maloney as Vice President of Corporate Development and a member of the Executive Leadership Team, effective in the coming months. Ryan will be responsible for the Company’s corporate development activities, including corporate strategy, growth initiatives, strategic partnerships, capital allocation, and engagement with the capital markets. Ryan brings more than 10 years of institutional capital markets experience to Skeena, having worked with many of the mining industry’s leading companies. Most recently, he served as Director, Mining Specialty Sales, Global Markets at BMO Capital Markets. Prior to BMO, Ryan held senior institutional equity sales positions at Desjardins Capital Markets and Sprott Capital Partners. He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration (Finance) from St. Francis Xavier University, graduating with Distinction. Management Transition After 10 years with Skeena, Justin Himmelright, Senior Vice President of External Affairs, will transition from the Executive Leadership Team to serve as a Strategic Advisor, effective July 1, 2026. Justin has been instrumental in the development and execution of Skeena’s external affairs strategy and recently played a key role in securing British Columbia’s first Section 7 Impact Benefit Agreement. The agreement marked an important milestone in the permitting of the Eskay Creek Project and established a new framework for collaboration and reconciliation in the province. In his role as Strategic Advisor, Justin will continue to support the Company on government relations, policy matters, stakeholder engagement, and First Nations relations. He will remain Skeena’s primary liaison with provincial, federal, and First Nation elected officials and will continue to represent the Company on the Board of the Mining Association of BC. About Skeena Skeena is a leading precious metals development company focused on advancing the Eskay Creek Gold-Silver Project in British Columbia’s Golden Triangle. With the Project fully permitted and under construction, the Company is progressing Eskay Creek towards initial production and cash flow in the second quarter of 2027. Once in operation, Eskay Creek is expected to be one of the world’s highest-grade and lowest-cost open-pit precious metals mines, with significant silver by-product production that exceeds the output of many primary silver mines. Skeena is committed to responsible and sustainable mining in partnership with Indigenous communities, while maximizing the value of its mineral resources to generate long-term shareholder returns. On behalf of the Board of Directors of Skeena Gold & Silver, For further information, please contact:Galina MelegerVice President Investor Relations E: [email protected] T: 604-684-8725W: www.skeenagoldsilver.com X / Facebook / LinkedIn / Instagram Skeena’s Corporate Head office is located at Suite #2600 – 1133 Melville Street, Vancouver BC V6E 4E5 Cautionary note regarding forward-looking statements Certain statements and information contained or incorporated by reference in this news release constitute “forward-looking information” and “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of applicable Canadian and United States securities legislation (collectively, “forward-looking statements”). These statements relate to future events or our future performance. The use of words such as “anticipates”, “believes”, “proposes”, “contemplates”, “generates”, “targets”, “is projected”, “is planned”, “considers”, “estimates”, “expects”, “is expected”, “potential” and similar expressions, or statements that certain actions, events or results “may”, “might”, “will”, “could”, or “would” be taken, achieved, or occur, may identify forward-looking statements. All statements other than statements of historical fact are forward-looking statements. Specific forward-looking statements contained herein include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the progress of development at Eskay, including the construction budget, schedule and required funding in respect thereof; statements relating to the intended use of proceeds from the Senior Secured Notes; the timing for and the Company's progress towards commencement of commercial production; and the results of the Definitive Feasibility Study, processing capacity of the mine, anticipated mine life, probable reserves, estimated project capital and operating costs, sustaining costs, results of test work and studies, the future price of metals, metal concentrate, and future exploration and development. Such forward-looking statements are based on material factors and/or assumptions which include, but are not limited to, the estimation of mineral resources and reserves, the realization of resource and reserve estimates, metal prices, taxation, the estimation, timing and amount of future exploration and development, capital and operating costs; the geopolitical risks associated with contracting into regions or countries that are potential concentrate customers, including China; negative operating cash flow; circumstances that may result in a change of our use of proceeds from the Senior Secured Notes offering from our presently intended use; loss of investment; smelter terms being market dependent and less favorable in the future, negatively affecting project economics; the possible future restriction of export of certain minerals (especially critical minerals) to other jurisdictions, limiting the choice of smelters available to process our material; securities class action litigation; publication of inaccurate or unfavorable research about our business; the difficulty in enforcing U.S. judgments against us; risks relating to the Senior Secured Notes; and a lack of an active trading market for the Senior Secured Notes; environmental risks, title disputes, and the assumptions set forth herein and in the Company’s MD&A for the year ended December 31, 2025, its most recently filed interim MD&A, and the Company’s Annual Information Form (“AIF”) dated March 24, 2026. 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The risks and uncertainties that may affect the forward-looking statements in this news release include, among others: the inherent risks involved in exploration and development of mineral properties; changes in economic conditions, including changes in the price of gold and other key variables; changes in mine plans and other factors, including accidents, equipment breakdown, bad weather, expectations regarding the continued validity of the Project’s permits and environmental assessment certificate, as well as potential outcomes of any related current or future legal challenges; and other project execution delays, many of which are beyond the control of the Company; environmental risks and unanticipated reclamation expenses; and other risk factors identified in the Company’s MD&A for the year ended December 31, 2025, its most recently filed interim MD&A, the AIF dated March 24, 2026 the Company’s short form base shelf prospectus dated March 19, 2025, and in the Company’s other periodic filings with securities and regulatory authorities in Canada and the United States that are available on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca or on EDGAR at www.sec.gov. Readers should not place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements. Any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date on which it is made and the Company does not undertake any obligations to update and/or revise any forward-looking statements except as required by applicable securities laws.

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, May 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Skeena Resources Limited (TSX: SKE, NYSE: SKE) (“Skeena Gold & Silver”, “Skeena” or the “Company”) reports interim financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2026. The interim financial statements and management’s discussion and analysis (“MD&A”) are available on Skeena’s website, on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca and on EDGAR at www.sec.gov. About Skeena Skeena is a leading precious metals development company focused on advancing the Eskay Creek Gold-Silver Project in British Columbia’s Golden Triangle. With the Project fully permitted and under construction, the Company is progressing Eskay Creek towards initial production and cash flow in the second quarter of 2027. Once in operation, Eskay Creek is expected to be one of the world’s highest-grade and lowest-cost open-pit precious metals mines, with significant silver by-product production that exceeds the output of many primary silver mines. Skeena is committed to responsible and sustainable mining in partnership with Indigenous communities, while maximizing the value of its mineral resources to generate long-term shareholder returns. On behalf of the Board of Directors of Skeena Gold & Silver, For further information, please contact: Galina Meleger Vice President Investor Relations E: [email protected] T: 604-684-8725 W: www.skeenagoldsilver.com X / Facebook / LinkedIn / Instagram Skeena’s Corporate Head office is located at Suite #2600 – 1133 Melville Street, Vancouver BC V6E 4E5 Qualified Persons In accordance with National Instrument 43-101 Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects, Adrian Newton, P.Geo., Vice President, Exploration, is the Qualified Person for the Company and has prepared, validated, and approved the technical and scientific statements and information contained or incorporated by reference in the news release. The Company strictly adheres to CIM Best Practices Guidelines in conducting, documenting, and reporting the exploration activities on its projects. Cautionary note regarding forward-looking statements Certain statements and information contained or incorporated by reference in this news release constitute “forward-looking information” and “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of applicable Canadian and United States securities legislation (collectively, “forward-looking statements”). These statements relate to future events or our future performance. The use of words such as “anticipates”, “believes”, “proposes”, “contemplates”, “generates”, “targets”, “is projected”, “is planned”, “considers”, “estimates”, “expects”, “is expected”, “potential” and similar expressions, or statements that certain actions, events or results “may”, “might”, “will”, “could”, or “would” be taken, achieved, or occur, may identify forward-looking statements. All statements other than statements of historical fact are forward-looking statements. Specific forward-looking statements contained herein include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the progress of development at Eskay, including the construction budget, schedule and required funding in respect thereof; statements relating to the intended use of proceeds from the Senior Secured Notes; the timing for and the Company's progress towards commencement of commercial production; and the results of the Definitive Feasibility Study, processing capacity of the mine, anticipated mine life, probable reserves, estimated project capital and operating costs, sustaining costs, results of test work and studies, the future price of metals, metal concentrate, and future exploration and development. Such forward-looking statements are based on material factors and/or assumptions which include, but are not limited to, the estimation of mineral resources and reserves, the realization of resource and reserve estimates, metal prices, taxation, the estimation, timing and amount of future exploration and development, capital and operating costs; the geopolitical risks associated with contracting into regions or countries that are potential concentrate customers, including China; negative operating cash flow; circumstances that may result in a change of our use of proceeds from the Senior Secured Notes offering from our presently intended use; loss of investment; smelter terms being market dependent and less favorable in the future, negatively affecting project economics; the possible future restriction of export of certain minerals (especially critical minerals) to other jurisdictions, limiting the choice of smelters available to process our material; securities class action litigation; publication of inaccurate or unfavorable research about our business; the difficulty in enforcing U.S. judgments against us; risks relating to the Senior Secured Notes; and a lack of an active trading market for the Senior Secured Notes; environmental risks, title disputes, and the assumptions set forth herein and in the Company’s MD&A for the year ended December 31, 2025, its most recently filed interim MD&A, and the Company’s Annual Information Form (“AIF”) dated March 24, 2026. Such forward-looking statements represent the Company’s management expectations, estimates and projections regarding future events or circumstances on the date the statements are made, and are necessarily based on several estimates and assumptions that, while considered reasonable by the Company as of the date hereof, are not guarantees of future performance. Actual events and results may differ materially from those described herein, and are subject to significant operational, business, economic, and regulatory risks and uncertainties. The risks and uncertainties that may affect the forward-looking statements in this news release include, among others: the inherent risks involved in exploration and development of mineral properties; changes in economic conditions, including changes in the price of gold and other key variables; changes in mine plans and other factors, including accidents, equipment breakdown, bad weather, expectations regarding the continued validity of the Project’s permits and environmental assessment certificate, as well as potential outcomes of any related current or future legal challenges; and other project execution delays, many of which are beyond the control of the Company; environmental risks and unanticipated reclamation expenses; and other risk factors identified in the Company’s MD&A for the year ended December 31, 2025, its most recently filed interim MD&A, the AIF dated March 24, 2026 the Company’s short form base shelf prospectus dated March 19, 2025, and in the Company’s other periodic filings with securities and regulatory authorities in Canada and the United States that are available on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca or on EDGAR at www.sec.gov. Readers should not place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements. Any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date on which it is made and the Company does not undertake any obligations to update and/or revise any forward-looking statements except as required by applicable securities laws.