Mr. Patrick Downey reports

OREZONE RESUMES OPERATIONS AT CASA BERARDI; REAFFIRMS 2026 PRODUCTION GUIDANCE

Operations resumed at Orezone Gold Corp.'s Casa Berardi mine in Quebec on the evening of July 17, following the voluntary suspension of operations announced on July 14 due to nearby wildfire activity.

During the temporary suspension, a skeleton work force remained on site to preserve the operation while advancing planned maintenance activities originally scheduled for later in the year. As a result, the company expects to benefit from reduced planned maintenance downtime over the balance of 2026.

The company reaffirms its 2026 production guidance of 62,000 to 67,000 ounces from Casa Berardi. Orezone would like to thank SOPFEU (Societe de protection des forets contre le feu), its employees and contractors, and local authorities for their professionalism, dedication and support throughout the voluntary suspension.

About Orezone Gold Corp.

Orezone Gold is an emerging intermediate gold producer with operations in Canada and West Africa. Its Casa Berardi and Bombore gold mines host significant mineral endowments, growth opportunities and exploration upside. The recently acquired Casa Berardi mine in Quebec has produced over 3.2 million oz of gold to date while the Bombore mine was constructed and brought into production by Orezone in late 2022.

Orezone is led by an experienced management team committed to safe, sustainable and responsible mining practices, with a focus on delivering long-term value for all stakeholders.

Qualified persons

The scientific and technical information in this news release was reviewed and approved by Rob Henderson, PEng, vice-president of technical services, who is a qualified person as defined under National Instrument 43-101 -- Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects.

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