Notice of Commencement of an Impact Assessment

Ottawa — August 1^st, 2024 — The Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (IAAC) has commenced an impact assessment pursuant to the Impact Assessment Act for the Great Bear Gold Project.

IAAC has issued the following documents to the proponent to guide the development of the Impact Statement and the conduct of the impact assessment for the project:

• Tailored Impact Statement Guidelines
• Indigenous Engagement and Partnership Plan
• Public Participation Plan
• Cooperation Plan
• Permitting Plan

For further information on this impact assessment, please contact:

Great Bear Gold Project
Impact Assessment Agency of Canada
55 York Street, Suite 600
Toronto, Ontario M5J 1R7
Email: GreatBear@iaac-aeic.gc.ca