The TSX Venture Exchange has been advised by the company that pursuant to a notice of intention to make a normal course issuer bid dated Sept. 20, 2024, it may repurchase for cancellation up to 7,789,020 shares in its own capital stock. The purchases are to be made through the facilities of the TSX Venture Exchange or other recognized marketplaces during the period from Sept. 17, 2024, to Sept. 16, 2025. Purchases pursuant to the bid will be made by Clarus Securities Inc. (Jim Christodoulis) on behalf of the company.