NUNAVUT

Sabina Gold & Silver Mails Special Meeting Materials for B2Gold Transaction to Shareholders

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Monday, March 20, 2023

The Special Meeting is being held in connection with the proposed acquisition of all of the issued and outstanding shares of the Company (the “Sabina Shares”) by B2Gold Corp. (“B2Gold”) previously announced on February 13, 2023 (the “Transaction”).

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  • The Special Meeting is being held in connection with the proposed acquisition of all of the issued and outstanding shares of the Company (the “Sabina Shares”) by B2Gold Corp. (“B2Gold”) previously announced on February 13, 2023 (the “Transaction”).
  • At the Special Meeting, Shareholders will be asked to consider and, if deemed acceptable, pass a special resolution (the “Arrangement Resolution”) to approve an arrangement with B2Gold and 1400437 B.C.
  • The meeting materials contain important additional information regarding the Transaction, including the rights and entitlements of Shareholders thereunder and how Shareholders can attend and vote at the Special Meeting, and accordingly, should be carefully reviewed.
  • SABINA GOLD & SILVER CORP.
    Sabina Gold & Silver Corp. is an emerging gold mining company that owns 100% of the district scale, advanced, high grade Back River Gold District in Nunavut, Canada.

Canada supports caribou conservation in Nunavut

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Thursday, March 16, 2023

Partnerships and collaboration are essential to monitor and conserve the caribou herds across Nunavut's vast and varied landscapes and seascapes.

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  • Partnerships and collaboration are essential to monitor and conserve the caribou herds across Nunavut's vast and varied landscapes and seascapes.
  • The investment also supports ongoing engagement activities in communities throughout Nunavut in partnership with regional wildlife and hunting organizations.
  • Peary Caribou are the smallest of all caribou subspecies and are found farther north than other subspecies of caribou in Canada in the Arctic.
  • Dolphin and Union Caribou are found only in Canada and migrate twice annually between the mainland and Victoria Island.

Minister Vandal announces clean energy investments in five Nunavut communities

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Wednesday, March 15, 2023

By adopting clean energy alternatives, communities are protecting their land and water, increasing economic opportunities, and improving their health and wellbeing.

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  • By adopting clean energy alternatives, communities are protecting their land and water, increasing economic opportunities, and improving their health and wellbeing.
  • Today, in Baker Lake, Nunavut, the Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs and Minister responsible for PrairiesCan and CanNor, announced investments in clean energy projects in five communities across Nunavut through the Northern REACHE Program.
  • The Northern REACHE Program supports Indigenous and northern communities in reducing their dependence on diesel fuel for electricity and heating through clean energy technologies such as solar, wind, hydroelectricity, biomass heating, energy efficiency, and related capacity-building initiatives.
  • "The community of Arctic Bay and its residents care about clean energy, climate change and the environment.

VitalHub Announces Licensing of SHREWD Solution in Canada, With The Winnipeg Regional Health Authority

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Monday, March 13, 2023

SHREWD will support quality improvement and optimized patient flow across the acute and sub-acute facilities in the region.

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  • SHREWD will support quality improvement and optimized patient flow across the acute and sub-acute facilities in the region.
  • The SHREWD platform will deliver the next evolution of system integration and regional visibility supporting optimized patient flow across the region.
  • "We’re excited to work with VitalHub to deliver the next evolution of real-time regional visibility.
  • Our choice to implement SHREWD will be integral for improving our standards of care across the Winnipeg region.

Couchiching First Nation Awards Major Environmental Remediation Project to SANEXEN

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Monday, March 13, 2023

MONTRÉAL, March 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - SANEXEN Environmental Services Inc. ("SANEXEN"), a subsidiary of LOGISTEC Corporation ("LOGISTEC"), has been awarded Phase 2A of the large-scale environmental remediation project located on the Couchiching First Nation land, near Fort Frances, in Southwestern Ontario.

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  • MONTRÉAL, March 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - SANEXEN Environmental Services Inc. ("SANEXEN"), a subsidiary of LOGISTEC Corporation ("LOGISTEC"), has been awarded Phase 2A of the large-scale environmental remediation project located on the Couchiching First Nation land, near Fort Frances, in Southwestern Ontario.
  • "We're proud to demonstrate our commitment to Northern Canada through our work on essential environmental remediation projects such as this," said Éric Sauvageau, Executive Vice-President at SANEXEN.
  • SANEXEN is well known for its tailor-made, community approach, which will be employed once again for this remediation project.
  • Furthermore, SANEXEN has worked with the Weenusk, Attawapiskat and Fort Severn First Nation communities in northern Ontario for the past 10 years.

Minister of Transport marks fourth anniversary of the Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 tragedy and announces commemorative projects

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Friday, March 10, 2023

Ten Canadian not-for-profit organizations will receive funding to support projects that commemorate the diverse interests and passions of the victims.

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  • Ten Canadian not-for-profit organizations will receive funding to support projects that commemorate the diverse interests and passions of the victims.
  • Budget 2021 provided $5.6 million over five years to Transport Canada for initiatives to commemorate those who lost their lives in the Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 tragedy.
  • In November 2022, Minister Alghabra announced the creation of the Commemoration Fund for the Victims of the Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 Tragedy.
  • Universities Canada has been selected to administer the scholarship component of the Commemoration Fund for the Victims of the Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302.

Canadian North Resources Inc. Reports Extensive Granitic Pegmatites Potential for Lithium Minerals at its Ferguson Lake Project

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Monday, March 6, 2023

TORONTO, March 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Canadian North Resources Inc. (“the Company”, TSXV: CNRI; FSE: EO0 (E-O-zero)) is pleased to report the identification of extensive granitic pegmatites potentially hosting lithium-bearing minerals over the 253.8 km2 area of the 100% owned Ni-Cu-Co-Pd-Pt Ferguson Lake property (“Ferguson Lake project”).

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  • TORONTO, March 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Canadian North Resources Inc. (“the Company”, TSXV: CNRI; FSE: EO0 (E-O-zero)) is pleased to report the identification of extensive granitic pegmatites potentially hosting lithium-bearing minerals over the 253.8 km2 area of the 100% owned Ni-Cu-Co-Pd-Pt Ferguson Lake property (“Ferguson Lake project”).
  • The potential for lithium minerals has never been explored at the Ferguson Lake area.
  • “We are examining the granitic pegmatites for their potential for hosting lithium minerals over the large area at the Ferguson Lake project.” Said Dr. Kaihui Yang, President and CEO, “We reviewed the regional geology and noticed the potential for lithium minerals, while aggressively drilling to expand the mineral resources of the Ni, Cu, Co and PGM-rich mineralized zones at the Ferguson Lake project.
  • These pegmatites could potentially bear the lithium minerals; however, no work has been completed on their mineralogy and geochemistry.

ACIA Aero Leasing Enters Canadian Market with Lease of One ATR 72-500 Bulk Freighter to Canadian North

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Tuesday, March 7, 2023

ACIA Aero Leasing (“ACIA”), a leading provider of regional aircraft leasing and lease management services, announced on the sidelines of the ISTAT Americas conference that the lessor has leased its first aircraft to a Canada-based airline customer.

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  • ACIA Aero Leasing (“ACIA”), a leading provider of regional aircraft leasing and lease management services, announced on the sidelines of the ISTAT Americas conference that the lessor has leased its first aircraft to a Canada-based airline customer.
  • Bradley Air Services Limited, commercially known as Canadian North, took delivery of one ATR 72-500 (“ATR 72F”) Bulk Freighter from the lessor in January 2023.
  • “Canadian North is a world-class operator, and we are delighted to welcome them to our growing customer family,” said Elze Le Roux, ACIA Aero Leasing’s SVP, Leasing & Customer Relationships.
  • “There is a robust demand for the ATR 72F in the market, particularly configured with the IPR Conversions kit.

Global Telecom Towers Market Report to 2027: Connecting/Improving Connectivity to Rural Areas and Improving & Catering to Increasing Data Needs Drives Growth

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Tuesday, March 7, 2023

The increasing emphasis on improving internet connectivity in rural areas is one of the major factors stimulating the deployment and improvisation of the telecom infrastructure in these areas, thereby aiding the market's growth.

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  • The increasing emphasis on improving internet connectivity in rural areas is one of the major factors stimulating the deployment and improvisation of the telecom infrastructure in these areas, thereby aiding the market's growth.
  • Smartphone penetration, raising awareness, increasing penetration of digital technologies, and investments from several organizations and governments are increasing the adoption of internet connection in these regions.
  • In the operator-owned telecom tower segment of the market studied, multiple mobile network operators (MNOs) are responsible for the towers' construction, functioning, and maintenance.
  • The initiative is part of Rogers' ongoing commitment to expand service and improve connectivity for underserved communities, including rural and remote regions.

Rover Metals to Make Common Share Payment for Cabin Gold Project Royalty Agreement Commitment

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Thursday, March 2, 2023

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, March 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rover Metals Corp. (TSXV: ROVR) (OTCQB: ROVMF) (FSE:4XO) (“Rover” or the “Company”) reports that it has amended its royalty agreement on the Cabin Gold project (the “Cabin Royalty Agreement”).

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  • VANCOUVER, British Columbia, March 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rover Metals Corp. (TSXV: ROVR) (OTCQB: ROVMF) (FSE:4XO) (“Rover” or the “Company”) reports that it has amended its royalty agreement on the Cabin Gold project (the “Cabin Royalty Agreement”).
  • A later-stage geological comparable to the Cabin Gold project would be Sabina Gold and Silver’s Back River Gold project in Nunavut, Canada.
  • Judson Culter, CEO at Rover Metals, states “We have no immediate plans to resume exploration at the Cabin Gold project.
  • Rover holds a 100% ownership interest in the Cabin Gold project, and we continue to value the project as one of our core assets.”