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Calgary, Alberta–(Newsfile Corp. – June 24, 2025) – Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX: BTE) (NYSE: BTE) (“Baytex” or the “company”) is pleased to announce that the Toronto Stock Exchange (“TSX”) has accepted the company’s notice of intention to renew its normal course issuer bid (“NCIB”). The renewed NCIB allows Baytex to purchase up to 66,244,464 common shares during the 12-month period commencing July 2, 2025 and ending July 1, 2026 or such earlier time as the NCIB is completed or terminated at the option of Baytex.

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Baytex’s shareholder return framework has historically included a combination of share repurchases and quarterly dividend payments. Renewing the NCIB provides Baytex with the flexibility to continue its’ common share repurchases, which are an efficient means to return capital and improve per share metrics.

The number of shares authorized for purchase represents 10% of Baytex’s public float, as defined by the TSX, as of June 18, 2025. On June 18, 2025 Baytex had 768,317,006 common shares outstanding. Purchases will be made on the open market through the facilities of the TSX, the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) and/or alternative trading platforms in Canada and the United States at market prices prevailing at the time of acquisition, as well as by other means permitted by stock exchange rules and securities laws including Rule 10b-18 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

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Baytex has applied for an exemption order from the Canadian securities regulators to permit the company to purchase up to 10% of the “public float” (within the meaning of the rules of the TSX) of its common shares through the NYSE and other U.S.-based trading systems (together with the New York Stock Exchange, “U.S. Markets”). Absent this exemptive relief, Baytex’s purchases under the NCIB on U.S. Markets would be limited to not more than 5% of its outstanding common shares over the applicable twelve-month period. Baytex will issue a further press release if such exemptive relief is granted.

BMO Nesbitt Burns Inc. (“BMO”) has agreed to act as the company’s designated broker to make purchases of common shares pursuant to the NCIB. Baytex has also entered into an automatic share purchase plan/Rule 10b5-1 trading plan (“ASPP”) with BMO allowing it to purchase common shares under the NCIB when the company would ordinarily not be permitted to purchase shares due to regulatory restrictions and customary self-imposed blackout periods. Pursuant to the ASPP, Baytex may provide instructions to BMO prior to a blackout period, which may not be varied or suspended during the blackout period. Purchases by Baytex’s designated broker will be in accordance with stock exchange rules, applicable securities laws and the terms of the ASPP. All purchases made under the ASPP are included in computing the number of common shares purchased under the NCIB. The ASPP has been pre-cleared, as required by the TSX. Outside of these blackout periods, common shares may be purchased under the NCIB in accordance with management’s discretion.

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The actual number of common shares that may be purchased under the NCIB and the timing of any such purchases will be determined by Baytex. The average daily trading volume through the facilities of the TSX during the most recently completed six-month period was 5,039,715 common shares. Consequently, daily purchases through the facilities of the TSX will be limited to 1,259,928 common shares, which is equal to 25% of the average daily trading volume, other than block purchase exceptions. All common shares acquired by Baytex under the NCIB will be cancelled.

Under its prior NCIB, the company sought and obtained approval to purchase up to 70,112,570 common shares, which runs from July 2, 2024 to July 1, 2025. As at June 18, 2025, the company repurchased an aggregate of 36,478,208 common shares under its prior NCIB at a weighted-average price of CAD $4.1304 per common share, excluding brokerage fees. The company purchased all common shares through the facilities of the TSX, the NYSE and alternative trading platforms in Canada and the United States.

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Advisory Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements in this press release are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and “forward-looking information” within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation (collectively, “forward-looking statements”). Forward-looking information in this news release is identified by words such as “intention” or “will” or similar expressions and includes suggestions of future outcomes, events or performance. The forward-looking statements contained in this press release speak only as of the date thereof and are expressly qualified by this cautionary statement.Specifically, this press release contains forward-looking statements relating to but not limited to: acquiring and cancelling Baytex common shares under the NCIB, the number of common shares to be purchased under the NCIB, the composition of Baytex’s shareholder return framework and the anticipated advantages to shareholders of the NCIB. Developing forward-looking information involves reliance on a number of assumptions and consideration of certain risks and uncertainties, some of which are specific to Baytex and others that apply to the industry generally. These risks relating to Baytex include, but are not limited to, that Baytex will not be able to achieve the anticipated benefits of the NCIB and may not purchase the maximum number of common shares or any common shares under the NCIB.Readers are cautioned that other events or circumstances, although not listed above, could cause Baytex’s actual results to differ materially from those estimated or projected and expressed in, or implied by, the forward-looking statements. Please refer to the annual information form for the year ended December 31, 2024 and the management’s discussion and analysis for the three months ended March 31, 2025 (the “MD&A”) for additional risk factors relating to Baytex. These documents can be accessed on the Baytex website at www.baytexenergy.com, on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca and with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on EDGAR at sec.gov.The forward-looking statements contained in this press release are made as of the date hereof and the company does not undertake any obligation to update publicly or to revise any of the included forward-looking statements, except as required by applicable law. The forward-looking statements contained herein are expressly qualified by this cautionary statement.

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Baytex Energy Corp

Baytex Energy Corp. is an energy company based in Calgary, Alberta and offices in Houston, Texas. The company is engaged in the acquisition, development and production of crude oil and natural gas in the Western Canadian Sedimentary Basin and in the Eagle Ford in the United States. Baytex’s common shares trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange and the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol BTE.

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Calgary, Alberta–(Newsfile Corp. – June 19, 2025) – Arrow Exploration Corp. (AIM: AXL) (TSXV: AXL) (“Arrow” or the “Company”), the high-growth operator with a portfolio of assets across key Colombian hydrocarbon basins, announces the exercise of stock options, by certain Directors and Persons Discharging Managerial Responsibilities (PDMRs) (the “Exercise”). These options were exercised due to reaching their expiration date.

Option Exercise

The Exercise was accepted by the Company on June 17, 2025 and holders elected to use a “cashless” exercise of options. Using this method, which is permissible under the terms of the Company’s share option plan, as approved as a resolution by shareholders 27 September 2024, the Company pays the option holder the value of the option (volume weighted average trading price less strike price) from cash reserves. Accordingly, no new shares were issued for the option exercise.

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A summary of the options exercised is as follows:

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About Arrow Exploration Corp.

Arrow Exploration Corp. (operating in Colombia via a branch of its 100% owned subsidiary Carrao Energy S.A.) is a publicly traded company with a portfolio of premier Colombian oil assets that are underexploited, under-explored and offer high potential growth. The Company’s business plan is to expand oil production from some of Colombia’s most active basins, including the Llanos, Middle Magdalena Valley (MMV) and Putumayo Basin. The asset base is predominantly operated with high working interests, and the Brent-linked light oil pricing exposure combines with low royalties to yield attractive potential operating margins. By way of a private commercial contract with the recognized interest holder before Ecopetrol S.A., Arrow is entitled to receive 50% of the production from the Tapir block. The formal assignment to the Company is subject to Ecopetrol’s consent. Arrow’s seasoned team is led by a hands-on executive team supported by an experienced board. Arrow is listed on the AIM market of the London Stock Exchange and on TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol “AXL”.

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Forward-looking Statements

This news release contains certain statements or disclosures relating to Arrow that are based on the expectations of its management as well as assumptions made by and information currently available to Arrow which may constitute forward-looking statements or information (“forward-looking statements”) under applicable securities laws. All statements and disclosures, other than those of historical fact, which address activities, events, outcomes, results or developments that Arrow anticipates or expects may, could or will occur in the future (in whole or in part) should be considered forward-looking statements. In some cases, forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of the words “continue”, “expect”, “opportunity”, “plan”, “potential”, “may” and “will” and similar expressions. The forward-looking statements contained in this news release reflect several material factors and expectations and assumptions of Arrow, including without limitation, Arrow’s expectation of the normal course issuer bid discussed herein, the available uses of capital, , the potential of Arrow’s Colombian and/or Canadian assets (or any of them individually), the prices of oil and/or natural gas, and Arrow’s business plan to expand oil and gas production and achieve attractive potential operating margins. Arrow believes the expectations and assumptions reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable at this time, but no assurance can be given that these factors, expectations, and assumptions will prove to be correct.

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The forward-looking statements included in this news release are not guarantees of future performance and should not be unduly relied upon. Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results or events to differ materially from those anticipated in such forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements contained in this news release are made as of the date hereof and the Company undertakes no obligations to update publicly or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, unless so required by applicable securities laws.

Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

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This Announcement contains inside information for the purposes of the UK version of the market abuse regulation (EU No. 596/2014) as it forms part of United Kingdom domestic law by virtue of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 (“UK MAR”).

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Road Town, Tortola, British Virgin Islands–(Newsfile Corp. – June 18, 2025) – Talon Metals Corp. (TSX: TLO) (OTC Pink: TLOFF) (“Talon” or the “Company“) is pleased to announce that it has closed the previously announced “bought deal” private placement (the “LIFE Offering“) of units of the Company (the “LIFE Units“). In connection with the LIFE Offering, the Company issued an aggregate of 115,000,000 LIFE Units at a price of $0.22 per LIFE Unit (the “Offering Price“) for gross proceeds of $25,300,000. Canaccord Genuity Corp. acted as lead underwriter and sole bookrunner, on behalf of a syndicate of underwriters including Paradigm Capital Inc. and Stifel Nicolaus Canada Inc., in connection with the LIFE Offering.

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The Company is also pleased to announce that concurrent with the closing of the LIFE Offering, the Company closed the previously announced non-brokered private placement (the “Non-LIFE Offering“) through the issuance of 71,318,184 units of the Company (the “Non-LIFE Units“) at the Offering Price for gross proceeds of $15,690,000.

The Non-LIFE Offering was completed with certain directors, officers and affiliates of Pallinghurst Nickel International Ltd. (“Pallinghurst Nickel“), as well as with Ivanhoe Capital Holdings, a holding company controlled by Robert Friedland.

Each LIFE Unit and Non-LIFE Unit (collectively, the “Units“) are comprised of one common share of the Company (a “Common Share“) and one-half of one Common Share purchase warrant of the Company (each whole Common Share purchase warrant, a “Warrant“). Each Warrant entitles the holder thereof to acquire one Common Share (a “Warrant Share“) at a price of $0.28 per Warrant Share for a period of 36 months from the closing date. In the event that the closing price of the Common Shares on the Toronto Stock Exchange (the “TSX“) (or such other Canadian stock exchange on which the Common Shares are then listed) for 20 consecutive trading days exceeds $0.56, the Company may, within 10 business days of the occurrence of such event, deliver a notice (including by way of a news release) to the holders of the Warrants accelerating the expiry date of the Warrants to the date that is 30 days following the date of such notice.

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The Company intends to use the net proceeds from the offerings to advance the Tamarack Nickel Project and for general and administrative expenses and working capital purposes. The offerings remain subject to the final approval of the TSX.

The LIFE Units were issued pursuant to Part 5A of National Instrument 45-106 – Prospectus Exemptions, as amended by Coordinated Blanket Order 45-935 – Exemptions from Certain Conditions of the Listed Issuer Financing Exemption, to purchasers resident in Canada (other than the province of Québec) and in other qualifying jurisdictions outside of Canada on a private placement basis pursuant to relevant prospectus or registration exemptions in accordance with applicable laws. The securities issued under the LIFE Offering are not subject to a hold period in Canada in accordance with Canadian securities laws. The Non-LIFE Units were issued to purchasers resident in qualifying jurisdictions outside of Canada on a private placement basis pursuant to relevant prospectus or registration exemptions in accordance with applicable laws.

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A director of the Company, together with an insider of Pallinghurst Nickel, participated in the Non-LIFE Offering and acquired 6,222,728 Non-LIFE Units for $1,369,000.16. Prior to the acquisition of such Non-LIFE Units, the parties held no Common Shares. Following the acquisition of such Non-LIFE Units and closing of the offerings, the parties hold Common Shares representing approximately 0.55% of the issued and outstanding Common Shares on a non-diluted basis. The participation of the parties in the Non-LIFE Offering constitutes a “related party transaction” within the meaning of Multilateral Instrument 61-101 – Protection of Minority Security Holders in Special Transactions (“MI 61-101“). The Company has determined that the transaction is exempt from the formal valuation and minority shareholder approval requirements of MI 61-101 by virtue of the exemptions contained in Section 5.5(a) and Section 5.7(1)(a) of MI 61-101, as neither the fair market value of securities issued to the parties nor the consideration paid by the parties exceeded 25 percent of the Company’s market capitalization. The Company did not file a material change report in respect of the transaction 21 days in advance of closing of the Non-LIFE Offering because insider participation had not been confirmed and the shorter period was necessary in order to permit the Company to close the Non-LIFE Offering in a timeframe consistent with usual market practice for transactions of this nature.

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The Units (and the underlying securities) have not been, and will not be, registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “U.S. Securities Act“) or any U.S. state securities laws, and may not be offered or sold in the United States or to, or for the account or benefit of, United States persons absent registration or any applicable exemption from the registration requirements of the U.S. Securities Act and applicable U.S. state securities laws. This news release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy nor shall there be any sale of the securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful.

About Talon

Talon is a TSX-listed base metals company in a joint venture with Rio Tinto on the high-grade Tamarack Nickel-Copper-Cobalt Project located in central Minnesota. Talon’s shares are also traded in the US over the OTC market under the symbol TLOFF. The Tamarack Nickel Project comprises a large land position (18km of strike length) with additional high-grade intercepts outside the current resource area. Talon has an earn-in right to acquire up to 60% of the Tamarack Nickel Project and currently owns 51%. Talon is focused on (i) expanding and infilling its current high-grade nickel mineralization resource prepared in accordance with NI 43-101 to shape a mine plan for submission to Minnesota regulators, and (ii) following up on additional high-grade nickel mineralization in the Tamarack Intrusive Complex. Talon has a neutrality and workforce development agreement in place with the United Steelworkers union. Talon’s Beulah Mineral Processing Facility in Mercer County was selected by the US Department of Energy for US$114.8 million funding grant from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and the US Department of Defense awarded Talon a grant of US$20.6 million to support and accelerate Talon’s exploration efforts in both Minnesota and Michigan. Talon has well-qualified experienced exploration, mine development, external affairs and mine permitting teams.

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Forward-Looking Statements

This news release contains certain “forward-looking statements”. All statements, other than statements of historical fact that address activities, events or developments that the Company believes, expects or anticipates will or may occur in the future are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements reflect the current expectations and beliefs of the Company based on information currently available to the Company. Such forward-looking statements include statements relating to the offerings, including the Company’s intended use of the net proceeds of the offerings, the receipt of all necessary regulatory approvals, including the final approval of the TSX, and the Company’s exploration and development plans. Forward-looking statements are subject to significant risks and uncertainties and other factors that could cause the actual results to differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements, and even if such actual results are realized or substantially realized, there can be no assurance that they will have the expected consequences to, or effects on the Company.

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Any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date on which it is made and, except as may be required by applicable securities laws, the Company disclaims any intent or obligation to update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or results or otherwise. Although the Company believes that the assumptions inherent in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and accordingly undue reliance should not be put on such statements due to the inherent uncertainty therein.

THIS NEWS RELEASE IS NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO U.S. NEWSWIRE SERVICES OR FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES

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Vancouver, British Columbia–(Newsfile Corp. – June 17, 2025) – Equinox Gold Corp. (TSX: EQX) (NYSE American: EQX) (“Equinox Gold”) and Calibre Mining Corp. (TSX: CXB) (OTCQX: CXBMF) (“Calibre”) are pleased to announce successful completion of the previously announced business combination pursuant to which Equinox Gold has acquired all of the issued and outstanding common shares of Calibre (the “Calibre Shares”) pursuant to a court-approved plan of arrangement (the “Transaction”).

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The Transaction has created an Americas-focused diversified gold producer with a portfolio of mines in five countries anchored by two high-quality, long-life, Canadian gold mines: the Greenstone Gold Mine (“Greenstone”) in Ontario and the Valentine Gold Mine (“Valentine”) in Newfoundland & Labrador. Valentine is in the final stages of construction and plant commissioning, with first gold expected by the end of Q3 2025. With Greenstone and Valentine at nameplate capacity, Equinox Gold will become the second largest gold producer in Canada.

Ross Beaty, Chair of the Equinox Gold Board of Directors, commented: “On behalf of the entire Equinox Gold team, I extend our sincere thanks to outgoing directors Gordon Campbell and Dr. Sally Eyre, Doug Reddy, outgoing Chief Operating Officer, and Scott Heffernan, outgoing Executive Vice President Exploration, for their valuable contributions to Equinox Gold over the last several years.

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“I am also pleased to announce the appointments of Blayne Johnson, Doug Forster, Omaya Elguindi and Mike Vint, former directors of Calibre, to the Board of Directors of Equinox Gold, effective immediately, with Lenard Boggio, Maryse Bélanger, Trudy Curran, Marshall Koval, Greg Smith and myself remaining as directors.

“The combined company will be led by Greg Smith, Chief Executive Officer and Director, Darren Hall, President and Chief Operating Officer, and Peter Hardie, Chief Financial Officer.

“This merger represents a transformative step forward for both Equinox Gold and Calibre, bringing together two complementary companies with strong production, growth potential, and the operational expertise to generate significant long-term value for our shareholders and stakeholders.”

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Blayne Johnson, Chair of the Calibre Mining Board of Directors, commented: “On behalf of the entire Calibre team, I would like to extend my sincere thanks to outgoing directors Ed Farrauto, Paula Caldwell St-Onge, Sian Tasaka and Audra Walsh for their dedicated service and their important contributions to delivering meaningful value for our shareholders. I also want to acknowledge and thank all Calibre employees for their ongoing commitment and hard work. The successful completion of this merger marks a pivotal milestone, providing a robust platform for increased gold production and long-term value creation. By combining the assets and leadership of two strong Canadian companies, Equinox Gold is now better positioned to enhance its scale, resilience, and growth trajectory, backed by a leadership team with a proven track record of success for shareholders.”

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Equinox Gold intends to cause Calibre to (i) delist the Calibre Shares from the Toronto Stock Exchange, (ii) apply to cease to be a reporting issuer and (iii) otherwise terminate its public company reporting requirements as soon as possible.

Calibre Shares held in online trading accounts or in brokerage accounts will update automatically to reflect the receipt of Equinox Gold shares, generally within two weeks of closing. Calibre shareholders who hold physical share certificates or DRS Statements must submit a Letter of Transmittal to Equinox Gold’s transfer agent, Computershare Investor Services Inc., to receive their Equinox Gold shares. Additional information regarding the process of receiving Equinox Gold shares is available on Equinox Gold’s website at www.equinoxgold.com or by emailing ir@equinoxgold.com.

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BMO Capital Markets and GenCap Mining Advisory acted as financial advisors to Equinox Gold for the Transaction. Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP acted as Canadian legal advisor to Equinox Gold.

Trinity Advisors Corporation, Canaccord Genuity Corp., National Bank Financial and Scotiabank acted as financial advisors to Calibre for the Transaction. Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP acted as Canadian legal advisor to Calibre.

About Equinox Gold Corp.

Equinox Gold (TSX: EQX) (NYSE American: EQX) is a Canadian mining company positioned for growth with a strong foundation of high-quality, long-life gold operations in Canada and across the Americas, and a pipeline of development and expansion projects. Founded and chaired by renowned mining entrepreneur Ross Beaty and guided by a seasoned leadership team with broad expertise, the Company is focused on disciplined execution, operational excellence, and long-term value creation. Equinox Gold offers investors meaningful exposure to gold with a diversified portfolio and clear path to growth. Learn more at www.equinoxgold.com or contact ir@equinoxgold.com.

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Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-looking Information

This news release contains forward-looking information and forward-looking statements within the meaning of applicable securities laws and may include future-oriented financial information or financial outlook information (collectively “Forward-looking Information”). All statements except statements of historical fact may be Forward-looking Information. Forward-looking information in this news release includes: Equinox Gold and Calibre’s beliefs and expectations regarding the benefits of the Transaction and the attributes of Equinox Gold post-Transaction; the strategic vision for Equinox Gold, and expectations regarding exploration potential, production capabilities, future financial or operating performance, investment returns and share price performance; expectations for completing construction and commissioning, and timing for first gold pour at Valentine; expectations for future operating performance at Valentine and Greenstone; and expectations for future success of the combined management team. Forward-looking Information is generally identified by the use of words like “will”, “expect”, “enhance”, “intend”, “generate”, “growth”, “transform”, “offers”, “clear path”, “potential”, “become”, “increase”, and similar expressions and phrases or statements that certain actions, events or results “may”, “could”, or “should”, or the negative connotation of such terms, are intended to identify Forward-looking Information. Equinox Gold believes that the expectations reflected in the Forward-looking Information are reasonable, but undue reliance should not be placed on Forward-looking Information since no assurance can be provided that such expectations will prove to be correct. Forward-looking information is based on Equinox Gold’s current expectations for future events and these assumptions include: the ability to successfully combine the assets and teams of Equinox Gold and Calibre; the ability to meet exploration, production, cost and development goals, including completion of Valentine construction, initial gold pour and the operational performance of both Valentine and Greenstone; gold prices remaining as estimated; no unplanned delays or interruptions; ore grades and recoveries remain consistent with expectations; expectations regarding the financial impact of tariffs; existing assets are retained and continue to produce at current rates; expectations for the impact of macroeconomic factors on the Company’s operations, share price performance and gold price; currency exchange rates remaining as estimated; availability of funds for the Company’s projects and future cash requirements; prices for energy inputs, labour, materials, supplies and services remaining as estimated; the accuracy of Mineral Reserve and Mineral Resource estimates and the assumptions on which they are based; and the ability of Equinox Gold to work productively with its Indigenous partners at Greenstone. Forward-looking Information is based on information available at the time those statements are made and/or good faith belief of the officers and directors of Equinox Gold as of that time with respect to future events and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in or suggested by the Forward-looking Information.

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Forward-looking Information involves numerous risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results and developments to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such Forward-looking Information. Such factors include, without limitation, risks relating to: changes in the gold price; Canadian and United States sanctions on Equinox Gold’s Nicaraguan operations; the financial impact that tariffs placed on Canada or Mexico by the United States and risks related to retaliatory tariffs placed on the United States by either Canada or Mexico; new members of management and the board of Equinox Gold; fluctuations in prices for energy inputs, labour, materials, supplies and services; fluctuations in currency markets; operational risks and hazards inherent with the business of mining (including environmental accidents and hazards, geotechnical failures, industrial accidents, equipment breakdown, unusual or unexpected geological or structural formations, cave-ins, flooding, fire and severe weather); inadequate insurance, or inability to obtain insurance to cover these risks and hazards; relationships with, and claims by, local communities and Indigenous populations; Equinox Gold’s ability to obtain all necessary permits, licenses and regulatory approvals in a timely manner or at all; changes in laws, regulations and government practices, including mining laws, and the factors identified in the section titled “Risks Related to the Business” in Equinox Gold’s most recently filed Annual Information Form which is available on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca and on EDGAR at www.sec.gov/edgar and in the section titled “Risk Factors” in Calibre’s most recently filed Annual Information Form which is available on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca. Forward-looking Information is designed to help readers understand Equinox Gold’s views as of that time with respect to future events and speak only as of the date they are made. Except as required by applicable law, Equinox Gold assumes no obligation to update or to publicly announce the results of any change to any Forward-looking Information to reflect actual results, future events or developments, changes in assumptions or changes in other factors affecting the Forward-looking Information. If Equinox Gold updates any Forward-looking Information, no inference should be drawn that the Company will make additional updates with respect to that or other Forward-looking Information. All Forward-Looking Information contained in this news release is expressly qualified in its entirety by this cautionary statement.

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Calgary, Alberta–(Newsfile Corp. – June 13, 2025) – Arrow Exploration Corp. (AIM: AXL) (TSXV: AXL) (“Arrow” or the “Company”), the high-growth operator with a portfolio of assets across key Colombian hydrocarbon basins, is pleased to announce that, the TSX Venture Exchange (the “Exchange“) has approved the Company’s notice of its intention to make a Normal Course Issuer Bid (the “Bid“) to commence a share buyback programme (the “Share Buyback Programme“).

The notice provides that the Company may purchase up to 14,293,217 Common Shares in the Company (“Shares“), being 5% of the Company’s Public Float (as that term is defined in the policies of the Exchange).

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The Share Buyback Programme will be for on market purchases of up to £2.7 million worth of Shares (the “Maximum Monetary Amount“) carried out on the London Stock Exchange and any other UK recognised investment exchange and in accordance with certain pre-set parameters (the “Share Buyback“).

Any purchases of Shares by the Company in relation to this announcement will be effected within certain pre-set parameters and in accordance with (and subject to the limits prescribed by), the Exchange, the Market Abuse Regulation 596/2014 (as it forms part of UK law pursuant to the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018) (the “Regulations”) and the AIM Rules for Companies (the “AIM Rules“).

Canaccord Genuity Limited (“Canaccord Genuity“) will purchase the Shares under the Share Buyback Programme on behalf of the Company. The Company will provide instructions to buy back Shares as and when its management believes that, at the time of instruction, these repurchases are at or below the Board’s view of the intrinsic value of the Company and be in the best interests of shareholders generally. From time to time, the Company may also provide one or more time-limited, irrevocable, non-discretionary instructions to Canaccord Genuity to make trading decisions and repurchase Shares within those instructions independently of the Company. Any purchases of shares made during closed periods pursuant to the Share Buyback Programme shall be made independently of and uninfluenced by the Company.

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Further details of the Share Buyback Programme

The purpose of the Share Buyback Programme is to return capital to those shareholders wishing to participate in the Share Buyback.

• The Share Buyback will be financed from existing cash resources.
• The Share Buyback shall be done in compliance with the Business Corporations Act (Alberta).
• The aggregate number of Shares acquired by the Company pursuant to the Share buyback shall not exceed the volume limitations imposed by the Exchange.
• The maximum price (exclusive of expenses) which may be paid for each Share is an amount equal to the price of the last independent trade of any Share.
• It is intended that the Share Buyback Programme will, insofar as is possible, be conducted in accordance with the safe harbour parameters of MAR (as defined below); however, given the limited liquidity in the Shares, the Share Buyback may on any given trading day represent a significant proportion of the daily trading volume in the Shares on the London Stock Exchange and could exceed 25 per cent of the average daily trading volume. Accordingly, the Group may not benefit from the exemption contained in Article 5(1) in the UK version of the Market Abuse Regulations (Regulation (EU) No 596/2014) as incorporated into UK domestic law by virtue of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 (“MAR”).
• The Share Buyback is capable of being commenced from the date of this announcement and is anticipated to continue until the number of Shares equal to the Maximum Monetary Amount have been purchased under the Share Buyback or the process is terminated or paused.
• The purchased Shares will be cancelled by the Company.
• Share buybacks will take place in open market transactions and may be made from time to time depending on market conditions, share price and trading volume. There is no certainty that any buybacks will be completed. The Share Buyback may be paused at any time if deemed appropriate by the Company with respect to market conditions.
• Purchases may continue under the Share Buyback Programme during any closed period to which the Company is subject provided an irrevocable, non-discretionary instruction to Canaccord Genuity has been made prior to entering a closed period. The Company confirms it is not in a close period and currently has no other unpublished inside information.
• There is no guarantee that the Share Buyback Programme will be implemented in full or that any purchases will be made. The Company reserves the right to bring a halt to the Share Buyback Programme under circumstances that it deems to be appropriate and in accordance with relevant law and regulation.
• As at 31 December 2024, the Company’s total issued share capital consisted of 285,864,348 Shares, with one voting right per share. As at this date, the Company does not hold any Shares in treasury. Therefore, the total number of voting rights in the Group is 285,864,348.
• The Company will make further regulatory announcements in respect of repurchases of Shares as required by applicable laws and regulations, including the TSXV, MAR and the AIM Rules.
• Any market purchase of Shares pursuant to the Share Buyback will be announced no later than 7.30am on the business day following the day on which the purchase occurred.

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The Board has determined Share Buyback Programme is in the best interests of the Company and its shareholders and is expected to commence over the coming days.

Marshall Abbott, CEO of Arrow Exploration Corp., commented:

“Arrow is pleased to put in place the share buyback program for 2025. We believe it is the right thing to do for Arrow and our shareholders, and it reflects the confidence we have in the 2025 program and the future of Arrow.”

“The Company will begin buying back and cancelling shares in the coming months. The market will be updated at each share purchase to make the program as transparent as possible.”

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About Arrow Exploration Corp.

Arrow Exploration Corp. (operating in Colombia via a branch of its 100% owned subsidiary Carrao Energy S.A.) is a publicly traded company with a portfolio of premier Colombian oil assets that are underexploited, under-explored and offer high potential growth. The Company’s business plan is to expand oil production from some of Colombia’s most active basins, including the Llanos, Middle Magdalena Valley (MMV) and Putumayo Basin. The asset base is predominantly operated with high working interests, and the Brent-linked light oil pricing exposure combines with low royalties to yield attractive potential operating margins. By way of a private commercial contract with the recognized interest holder before Ecopetrol S.A., Arrow is entitled to receive 50% of the production from the Tapir block. The formal assignment to the Company is subject to Ecopetrol’s consent. Arrow’s seasoned team is led by a hands-on executive team supported by an experienced board. Arrow is listed on the AIM market of the London Stock Exchange and on TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol “AXL”.

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Forward-looking Statements

This news release contains certain statements or disclosures relating to Arrow that are based on the expectations of its management as well as assumptions made by and information currently available to Arrow which may constitute forward-looking statements or information (“forward-looking statements”) under applicable securities laws. All statements and disclosures, other than those of historical fact, which address activities, events, outcomes, results or developments that Arrow anticipates or expects may, could or will occur in the future (in whole or in part) should be considered forward-looking statements. In some cases, forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of the words “continue”, “expect”, “opportunity”, “plan”, “potential”, “may” and “will” and similar expressions. The forward-looking statements contained in this news release reflect several material factors and expectations and assumptions of Arrow, including without limitation, Arrow’s expectation of the normal course issuer bid discussed herein, the available uses of capital, , the potential of Arrow’s Colombian and/or Canadian assets (or any of them individually), the prices of oil and/or natural gas, and Arrow’s business plan to expand oil and gas production and achieve attractive potential operating margins. Arrow believes the expectations and assumptions reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable at this time, but no assurance can be given that these factors, expectations, and assumptions will prove to be correct.

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The forward-looking statements included in this news release are not guarantees of future performance and should not be unduly relied upon. Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results or events to differ materially from those anticipated in such forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements contained in this news release are made as of the date hereof and the Company undertakes no obligations to update publicly or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, unless so required by applicable securities laws.

Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

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This Announcement contains inside information for the purposes of the UK version of the market abuse regulation (EU No. 596/2014) as it forms part of United Kingdom domestic law by virtue of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 (“UK MAR“).

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