Mr. Jason Simpson reports

ORLA MINING PROVIDES UPDATE ON ILLEGAL WORK STOPPAGE AND BLOCKADE AT CAMINO ROJO

Orla Mining Ltd. has provided an update on the work stoppage and blockade that has temporarily halted operations at the Camino Rojo mine in Zacatecas, Mexico, since June 1. The company met yesterday with union representatives and the Mexican Department of Federal Labour Conciliation to reach a resolution. The meeting, initially scheduled for June 2, was held on June 3.

• Productive meeting held on June 3 between Sindicato de Beneficio de Minas union, Mexican Federal Labour Conciliation and Orla Mining.
• All parties agreed, ratified by the Labour Authority, that the blockade is illegal and falls outside the bounds of the collective bargaining framework.
• The Sindicato de Beneficio de Minas union leadership is communicating to the group of unionized employees the need to lift the blockade and resume safe, normal operations by this evening (June 4).
• Should the illegal blockade not be lifted in contravention of the agreement established, Orla Mining will pursue additional steps to resume operations in coordination with labour authorities
• Negotiations on productivity bonus payments between Orla Mining and the union to resume contingent on the restoration of normal operations.

During the meeting, the Labour Authority confirmed that the blockade at the mine site by certain employees is illegal and has advised the union representation that the blockade should be lifted. In accordance with the Department of Federal Labour Conciliation's guidance, the union leadership has committed to communicate such message to its members.

Orla remains committed to finding a resolution on the productivity bonus discussions, and a future date has been set to resume negotiations, contingent on the restoration of normal mine operations. The company has kept local community leaders and municipal and state officials informed of the steps being taken to protect the safety, environmental, economic and social integrity of the operation.

"We welcome this step to return to normal operation at Camino Rojo so we can welcome all our employees back to work," said Jason Simpson, president and chief executive officer of Orla Mining. "We are also committed to resuming good-faith discussions with the union regarding the productivity bonus within the parameters of that framework, and we are optimistic that a mutually beneficial agreement can be reached. At Orla, we strive to create a long-term positive impact for all our stakeholders, including our employees, local communities and surrounding businesses, but this is only possible with business continuity."

The company remains committed to respecting the labour and union rights of its employees, while also maintaining its firm commitment to upholding order in compliance with Mexican law and internal policies.

Should the blockade not be lifted in contravention of the agreement established between parties, Orla will take additional steps in an effort to resume operations in co-ordination with labour authorities.

About Orla Mining Ltd.

Orla's corporate strategy is to acquire, develop and operate mineral properties where the company's expertise can substantially increase stakeholder value. The company has three material projects, consisting of two operating mines and one development project, all 100 per cent owned by the company: (1) Camino Rojo, in Zacatecas state, Mexico, an operating gold and silver open-pit and heap leach mine and the potential underground project. The property covers over 139,000 hectares which contains a large oxide and sulphide mineral resource; (2) Musselwhite mine, in Northwestern Ontario, Canada, an underground gold mine that has been in operation for over 25 years and produced over six million ounces of gold, with a long history of resource growth and conversion; and (3) South Railroad (South Carlin complex), in Nevada, United States, a feasibility-stage, open pit, heap leach gold project located on the Carlin trend. The technical reports for the company's material projects are available on Orla's website and on SEDAR+ and EDGAR under the company's profile.

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