Pursuant to a special resolution passed by shareholders on Nov. 29, 2023, the company's common shares will be split on a 2.2-new-for-one-old basis.

The common shares of the company will commence trading on a split basis at the opening, Jan. 3, 2024. The company is classified as a mining company.

Postsplit capitalization:  unlimited shares with no par value of which 14,212,160 shares are issued and outstanding

Escrowed shares:  nil escrow shares

Transfer agent:  Odyssey Trust Company

Trading symbol:  BFM (unchanged)

Cusip No.:  076230101 (unchanged)

Shareholder approval to a special resolution providing for the split was obtained at the annual general and special meeting held Nov. 29, 2023. Common shareholders of record at the close of business Jan. 4, 2024, will be mailed a direct registration advice statement with any additional common shares they are entitled to receive. The statements will be mailed on or about Jan. 8, 2024. The pushout method will be used to effect the split.