Liberty Gold elects directors as Centerra invests C$3.5 million

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Liberty Gold Corp. held its Annual General Meeting on June 17, 2026, electing all six director nominees and approving the reappointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as auditor. Shareholders also approved amendments to the company's Stock Option Plan, Restricted Share Unit Plan, and Deferred Share Unit Plan. Concurrently, Centerra Gold Inc. invested C$3.5 million to maintain a 9.9% stake in the company.

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Liberty Gold Corp. announced the voting results from its Annual General Meeting of Shareholders held on June 17, 2026. Shareholders elected all director nominees, with Mr. Rob Pease not standing for re-election after approximately 15 years of service, including a period as Chair of the Board. Mr. Pease will remain engaged with the company in an advisory capacity as Corporate Advisor.

A total of 336,404,012 common shares were voted, representing 63.7% of all outstanding common shares. The company also approved the reappointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, Chartered Professional Accountants as its auditor. Shareholders further approved amendments to, and unallocated entitlements under, the Stock Option Plan, Restricted Share Unit Plan, and Deferred Share Unit Plan.

Voting Results for Director Election

Nominee Total 'for' votes Votes 'for'
Mr. Greg Etter 294,591,152 99.80%
Dr. Jon Gilligan 294,552,967 99.79%
Ms. Wendy Louie 294,214,420 99.67%
Mr. Lauren Roberts 294,358,451 99.72%
Ms. Lisa Wade 294,251,157 99.69%
Ms. Barbara Womersley 294,196,411 99.67%

Other Shareholder Approvals

Resolution Total 'for' votes Votes 'for'
Reappointment of Auditor 335,553,903 99.75%
Stock Option Plan 293,264,141 99.35%
Restricted Share Unit Plan 293,302,639 99.37%
Deferred Share Unit Plan 293,278,995 99.36%

Corporate Update

Liberty Gold also announced that Centerra Gold Inc. has exercised its top-up right to maintain a 9.9% equity interest in the company under the Investor Rights Agreement dated September 29, 2025. Centerra subscribed for 2,050,287 common shares at a price of C$1.70 per common share for aggregate proceeds of C$3.5 million. This investment reflects continued support for Liberty Gold as it advances the Black Pine project in Idaho through feasibility and permitting.

How will the transition of Rob Pease to a Corporate Advisor role influence Liberty Gold's strategic direction over the coming year?

What specific milestones does Liberty Gold aim to achieve in the feasibility and permitting phases of the Black Pine project by the end of 2026?

Will Centerra Gold's continued investment lead to deeper collaboration or potential joint ventures on the Black Pine project?

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