All dollar amounts are in USD unless otherwise indicated and abbreviation “M” means million. Strategic acquisition of an established operating gold mine, located in a Tier 1 mining jurisdiction Establishes Orezone as a diversified multi-asset producer, adding material scale, production and free cash flow Casa Berardi's operating history, well established resource & reserve base, and substantial exploration upside provide a foundation for future asset growth Transaction funded by an attractive financing package and financial sponsorship from Franco-Nevada Corporation Transaction is accretive on all key operating and financial per share metrics, benefiting all existing shareholders Value creation potential through multiple expansion and enhanced capital markets profile VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Jan. 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Orezone Gold Corporation (TSX: ORE | ASX: ORE | OTCQX: ORZCF) (“Orezone” or “Company”) is pleased to announce that it has entered into a definitive agreement (the “Agreement”) to acquire (the “Transaction”) Hecla Quebec Inc. (“Hecla Quebec”), a wholly owned subsidiary of Hecla Mining Company (“Hecla Mining”).