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Brossard, Quebec TheNewswire – June 3, 2025 Charbone Hydrogen Corporation (TSXV: CH; OTCQB: CHHYF; FSE: K47) (the ‘Company’ or ‘CHARBONE ‘), North America’s only publicly traded pure-play company focused on green hydrogen production and distribution, is pleased to announce the closing of Units for debt settlements amounting to $1,342,687.

The Company has settled with certain arm’s length suppliers $1,342,687 of payables through the issuance of units. Each unit offered, priced at $0.075 per Unit, comprised one common share of the Company and one common share purchase warrant. Each Warrant will entitle the holder thereof to purchase one additional common share of the Company at an exercise price of $ 0.10 for 12 months following the closing date. A total of 17,902,489 Units will be issued pursuant to the closing, at a conversion price per unit of $0.075. The Company believes that the settlement of the payables through the issuance of securities is appropriate to advance towards production for its Sorel-Tracy project and the overall need to manage its cash prudently.  A formal agreement will reflect any debt settlement and will be subject to the approval of the TSX Venture Exchange. Any securities issued pursuant to a debt settlement will be subject to a statutory four-month hold period in Canada.

About Charbone Hydrogen Corporation

CHARBONE is an integrated green hydrogen company with strategic distribution capabilities of industrial gases across North America. While continuing to develop its modular green hydrogen production network, CHARBONE also leverages commercial partnerships to supply hydrogen, helium, and other industrial gases without the capital-intensive requirements of production facilities. This approach enhances revenue streams, reduces operational risks, and increases market flexibility. CHARBONE remains North America’s only publicly traded pure-play green hydrogen company, with shares listed on the TSX Venture Exchange (TSXV: CH), the OTC Markets (OTCQB: CHHYF), and the Frankfurt Stock Exchange (FSE: K47). For more information, visit www.charbone.com .

Forward-Looking Statements

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Except as required under applicable securities legislation, Charbone undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise forward-looking information.

Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release .

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Brossard (Québec) TheNewswire – le 3 juin 2025 — CORPORATION CHARBONE HYDROGÈNE (TSXV: CH OTCQB: CHHYF, FSE: K47 ) (« Charbone » ou la « Société »), la seule compagnie d’Amérique du Nord cotée en bourse axée sur la production et la distribution d’hydrogène vert, a le plaisir d’annoncer la clôture de règlements de dettes par émission d’unités s’élevant à 1 342 687 $.

La Société a conclu avec certains fournisseurs sans lien de dépendance pour un montant total de 1 342 687 $ de comptes à payer par l’émission d’unités. Chaque unité offerte, au prix de 0,075 $ l’unité, comprenait une action ordinaire de la Société et un bon de souscription d’action ordinaire . Chaque bon de souscription permettra à son porteur d’acquérir une action ordinaire supplémentaire de la Société à un prix d’exercice de 0,10 $ pendant 12 mois après la date de clôture . Un total de 17 902 489 d’unités seront émises à la clôture, au prix de conversion unitaire de 0,075 $. La Société estime que le règlement des dettes par l’émission de titres est approprié pour progresser vers la production de son projet phare de Sorel-Tracy et pour répondre à la nécessité générale de gérer sa trésorerie avec prudence. Une entente officielle reflétera tout règlement de dette et sera assujetti à l’approbation de la Bourse de croissance TSX. Tous titres émis dans le cadre de ce règlement de dettes sera assujetti à la période de détention légale au Canada de quatre mois.

À propos de Charbone Hydrogène Corporation

Charbone est une entreprise intégrée d’hydrogène vert disposant de capacités stratégiques de distribution de gaz industriels en Amérique du Nord. Tout en poursuivant le développement de son réseau modulaire de production d’hydrogène vert, Charbone s’appuie également sur des partenariats commerciaux pour fournir de l’hydrogène, de l’hélium et d’autres gaz industriels sans les exigences en capital élevées des usines de production. Cette approche améliore les sources de revenus, réduit les risques opérationnels et accroît la flexibilité sur le marché. Charbone reste la seule société purement axée sur l’hydrogène vert cotée en bourse en Amérique du Nord, avec des actions cotées à la Bourse de croissance TSX (TSXV: CH); sur les marchés OTC (OTCQB: CHHYF); et à la Bourse de Francfort (FSE: K47). Pour plus d’informations, visiter www.charbone.com .

Énoncés prospectifs

Le présent communiqué de presse contient des énoncés qui constituent de « l’information prospective » au sens des lois canadiennes sur les valeurs mobilières (« déclarations prospectives »). Ces déclarations prospectives sont souvent identifiées par des mots tels que « a l’intention », « anticipe », « s’attend à », « croit », « planifie », « probable », ou des mots similaires. Les déclarations prospectives reflètent les attentes, estimations ou projections respectives de la direction de Charbone concernant les résultats ou événements futurs, sur la base des opinions, hypothèses et estimations considérées comme raisonnables par la direction à la date à laquelle les déclarations sont faites. Bien que Charbone estime que les attentes exprimées dans les déclarations prospectives sont raisonnables, les déclarations prospectives comportent des risques et des incertitudes, et il ne faut pas se fier indûment aux déclarations prospectives, car des facteurs inconnus ou imprévisibles pourraient faire en sorte que les résultats réels soient sensiblement différents de ceux exprimés dans les déclarations prospectives. Des risques et des incertitudes liés aux activités de Charbone peuvent avoir une incidence sur les déclarations prospectives. Ces risques, incertitudes et hypothèses comprennent, sans s’y limiter, ceux décrits à la rubrique « Facteurs de risque » dans la déclaration de changement à l’inscription de la Société datée du 31 mars 2022, qui peut être consultée sur SEDAR à l’adresse www.sedar.com; ils pourraient faire en sorte que les événements ou les résultats réels diffèrent sensiblement de ceux prévus dans les déclarations prospectives.

Sauf si les lois sur les valeurs mobilières applicables l’exigent, Charbone ne s’engage pas à mettre à jour ni à réviser les déclarations prospectives.

Ni la Bourse de croissance TSX ni son fournisseur de services de réglementation (tel que ce terme est défini dans les politiques de la Bourse de croissance TSX) n’acceptent de responsabilité quant à la pertinence ou à l’exactitude du présent communiqué.

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Halcones Precious Metals Corp. (TSX V: HPM) (the ‘Company’ or ‘Halcones’) is pleased to provide an update on progress at its Polaris Gold Project (the ‘Project’ or ‘Polaris’). Halcones’ geologists continue field work at Polaris in preparation for the initial drill program at the Project. Recent work has been primarily focused on detailed structural and alteration mapping and fine tuning the geologic understanding of mineralization controls. This improved geological interpretation will guide the forthcoming drill program, which will be the first drilling by the Company at the Polaris Project.

Halcones’ focus has been on the Northwest section of the North Zone. The North Zone demonstrates a dense concentration of high-grade, outcropping gold samples over an area of at least 400 m by 250 m with many assays above 10 g/t gold (figure 1). The Company is planning an initial drill program of 8 holes to test the continuity of this vein and stockwork hosted mineralization at depth. Drilling will target near-surface mineralization with the holes planned to a depth of approximately 130m below surface. Follow-up drilling will be planned based on results.

Figure 1. Planned Drill Program North Zone

Ian Parkinson, CEO and Director of Halcones, states: ‘Our excitement towards the exploration potential of the Polaris project continues to grow. We have demonstrated extensive, exceptionally high-grade gold values at surface over a broad area in an area that has never been drilled. Gold is present in structures at surface including veins and stockwork, the planned drill program will test the continuity of this mineralization at depth.’

Figure 2. North Zone Assay Results

The Company interprets that Polaris holds potential for a large-scale bulk tonnage open-pittable deposit. Gold mineralization hosted in extensive stockworks within the wall rocks adjacent to and between the historically mined, mineralized veins is crucial evidence of the large-scale potential at Polaris. The stockwork mineralization is believed to have a similar genesis to the vein hosted mineralization previously exploited by artisanal miners but was never targeted because it is not visually obvious due to a general lack of associated sulfide minerals. The 17 known past producing small scale mines in the Project area exploited very high-grade veins with no focus on the rocks adjacent to the veins.

Polaris Project Highlights

• 5,778 ha property proximal to 17 past producing high grade mines that were focused on larger veins and structures dating back to the 1920-30s;

• Despite a history of widespread mining there has been little modern-day exploration and no evidence of any exploration drilling;

• Select outcrop chip samples include 29.04, 20.05, 13.08, 10.67, and 8.54 g/t Au, hosted primarily in stockwork (previously reported);

• A total of 490 outcrop samples have been taken at Polaris. Results to date have demonstrated gold values of more than 1 g/t over a strike length of 3.9 km (figure 3). Much of Polaris remains unexplored and potential exists for additional targets to be identified; and

• The Project is road accessible and at a modest elevation and is accessible 12 months of the year. Polaris is located near the town of Taltal, Chile.

Next Steps

Halcones management is presently negotiating access agreements with surface landowners to secure access for drilling. Once access is granted, minor prep work is required in advance of the start of the diamond drill program. The North and South zones are immediate priorities for drill testing. The Halcones technical team continues to explore Polaris with the aim of expanding the gold mineralization and prioritizing targets.

Figure 3 Polaris Sample Area

About The Sampling Process

Using a hammer and a rock chisel, a chip sample is carried out uniformly over at least 1 meter sections, ensuring complete collection and homogeneity in order to achieve proper representation of the sample. The sample is collected perpendicular to the dominant strike of the structures and the sample mass must be a minimum of 2 kg. In the event that the outcrop presents some mineralized structure, an independent sample will be taken only from the mineralized structure and an independent sample from the host rock on both sides of the structure. This process is designed to limit bias due to high grading sample collection.

All samples were bagged and sealed on site and delivered directly by the Project Geologist to ANDES ANALITYCAL ASSAY Laboratory in Copiapó, Chile. After sample preparation at ANDES ANALITYCAL ASSAY Laboratory in Copiapó, split pulp samples were shipped to ANDES ANALITYCAL ASSAY in Santiago, Chile for assaying gold by fire assay (AEF_AAS_1E42-FF), and for analyzing 34 other elements, including silver, by four acids (ICP_AES_AR34m1).

ANDES ANALITYCAL ASSAY is an independent laboratory certified with a global quality management system that meets all requirements of International Standards ISO/IEC 17025:2017 , includes its own internal quality control samples comprising certified reference materials, blanks, and pulp duplicates.

Qualified Person

The scientific and technical information in this news release has been reviewed and approved by Mr. David Gower, P.Geo., as defined by National Instrument 43-101 of the Canadian Securities Administrators. As a consultant to Halcones, Mr. Gower is not considered independent.

About Halcones Precious Metals Corp.

Halcones is focused on exploring for and developing gold-silver projects in Chile. The Company has a team with a strong background of exploration success in the region.

For further information, please contact:

Vincent Chen
Investor Relations
vincent.chen@halconespm.com
www.halconespreciousmetals.com

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-looking Information

A qualified person, as defined in National Instrument 43-101, has not done sufficient work on behalf of Halcones to classify any historical grades, production or results reported above as current mineral resources or mineral reserves. The historical data should not be relied upon.

This press release contains ‘forward-looking information’ within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation. Forward-looking information includes, without limitation, regarding the prospectivity of the Project, the mineralization of the Project, the Company’s exploration program, the Company’s ability to explore and develop the Project and the Company’s future plans. Generally, forward-looking information can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as ‘plans’, ‘expects’ or ‘does not expect’, ‘is expected’, ‘budget’, ‘scheduled’, ‘estimates’, ‘forecasts’, ‘intends’, ‘anticipates’ or ‘does not anticipate’, or ‘believes’, or variations of such words and phrases or state that certain actions, events or results ‘may’, ‘could’, ‘would’, ‘might’ or ‘will be taken’, ‘occur’ or ‘be achieved’. Forward- looking information is subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results, level of activity, performance or achievements of Halcones, as the case may be, to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking information, including but not limited to: general business, economic, competitive, geopolitical and social uncertainties; the actual results of current exploration activities; risks associated with operation in foreign jurisdictions; ability to successfully integrate the purchased properties; foreign operations risks; and other risks inherent in the mining industry. Although Halcones has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking information, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that such information will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking information. Halcones does not undertake to update any forward-looking information, except in accordance with applicable securities laws.

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Cartier Resources Inc. (″ Cartier ″ or the ″ Company ″) (TSXV: ECR; FSE:6CA) is pleased to announce the execution of an agreement (the ″ Agreement ″) with Exploits Discovery Corp. (CSE: NFLD) (″ Exploits ″) to option 100% of its interests in three groups of exclusive exploration rights, located in the Province of Québec, commonly referred to as: (a) the ″Wilson project″ located in Lebel-sur-Quévillon (the ″ Wilson Property ″); (b) the ″Fenton project″ located in Chapais (the ″ Fenton Property ″); and (c) the ″Benoist project″ located in Miquelon (the ″ Benoist Property ″), together the ″ Properties ″.

During the four-year option period, Exploits shall have the sole and exclusive right and option to earn a 100% interest (the ″ Option ″) by paying Cartier an amount aggregating $1,750,000 in cash, issuing Cartier an aggregate of 9,250,000 common shares of Exploits and incurring not less than $12,250,000 in expenditures on the properties. The Agreement is conditional on Exploits obtaining all necessary regulatory approvals under the policies of the Canadian Securities Exchange (CSE) in connection therewith. Within ten (10) business days of the effective date, Cartier will receive an amount of $200,000 in cash and 1,750,000 common shares of Exploits. All shares issued to Cartier under the Agreement will be subject to a statutory four (4) month hold period.

Upon due exercise of the Option in respect of any of the Properties, Cartier will retain a 2.0% net smelter returns (″NSR″) production royalty (each, a ″ Royalty ″) over the applicable Property(ies). One-half of the Royalty (1.0% NSR) will be redeemable at the election of Cartier for a cash payment of $2,000,000 and the remaining half of the Royalty (1.0% NSR) will be redeemable at the election of Cartier for a cash payment of $20,000,000.

About Cartier Resources Inc.

Cartier Resources Inc., founded in 2006, is an exploration company based in Val-d’Or. The Company’s projects are all located in Québec, which consistently ranks among the world’s top mining jurisdictions. Cartier is advancing the development of its flagship Cadillac project.

Cautionary Statement

Certain statements contained in this press release constitute forward-looking information under the provisions of Canadian securities laws including statements about the Company’s plans. Such statements are necessarily based upon a number of beliefs, assumptions, and opinions of management on the date the statements are made and are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results and future events to differ materially from those anticipated or projected. The Company undertakes no obligation to update these forward-looking statements in the event that management’s beliefs, estimates or opinions, or other factors should change, except as required by law

For further information, contact:
Philippe Cloutier, P. Geo.
President and CEO
Telephone: 819-856-0512
philippe.cloutier@ressourcescartier.com
www.ressourcescartier.com

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Vancouver, British Columbia TheNewswire – June 2, 2025: Allied Critical Metals Inc. (CSE: ACM | FSE:0VJ0) (‘ Allied’ or the ‘ Company’ ), which is focused on its 100% owned past producing Borralha and Vila Verde (Vale das Gatas) tungsten projects in northern Portugal, is pleased to announce the commencement of a fully-funded exploration program that will include up to 5,000 metres of core drilling at the Company’s flagship Borralha Tungsten Project (the ‘ Property’ or ‘ Borralha’ ), located in northern Portugal.

Roy Bonnell, CEO and Director commented, ‘The launch of this 5,000-metre drilling campaign marks a major milestone for Allied and the continued advancement of the Borralha Project. Our experienced geological team in Portugal expects the results to meaningfully expand the current resource base, paving the way for a more robust and valuable project. All newly defined tonnage will be incorporated into an updated Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA), scheduled for release this fall. In parallel, advanced metallurgical optimization test work will be conducted at Wardell Armstrong’s laboratories in the UK, focusing on enhancing metal recoveries and concentrate grades. These efforts are aimed at further improving the economic performance of the project and delivering a higher-quality concentrate to meet the demanding standards of end-users.’

The Borralha project is an advanced-stage brownfield tungsten project located in northern Portugal. Historically mined between 1904 and 1985, it produced over 10,280 tonnes of high-grade wolframite concentrate averaging 66% WO₃ (as described in the Company’s Technical Report, referenced below). The Borralha project is now positioned for near-term, low-cost production with modern exploration confirming significant remaining mineralization.

Key highlights include:

Current NI 43-101 Resources (as of March 2024):

• Indicated: 4.98 million tonnes at 0.22% WO₃, 762 g/t Cu, and 4.8 g/t Ag.

• Inferred: 7.01 million tonnes at 0.20% WO₃, 642 g/t Cu, and 4.4 g/t Ag.

The Company has completed its maiden mineral resource estimate for the Property described in its technical report entitled, ‘Technical Report on the Borralha Property, Parish of Salto, District of Vila Real, Portugal’ dated effective July 31, 2024 (the ‘ Technical Report’ ), which is available under the Company’s profile on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca .

Recent Exploration : Drilling from 2023–2024 returned strong intercepts, including up to 10m at 1.75% WO₃ and multiple longer intervals averaging over 0.2% WO₃, as reported in the Technical Report.

Proposed 2025 RC Drilling Program:

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The following figure shows the plan of the proposed 2025 RC drilling program and an example of the proposed sectional drilling.

Figure 1: Proposed 2025 RC Drilling Program and Example of Proposed Sectional Drilling

Permitting: The project holds a Mining Rights Concession License and is undergoing environmental assessment to transition to full-scale mining. Current permitting allows bulk sampling of up to 150,000 tonnes per annum.

Infrastructure: Located near the major Portuguese cities of Braga and Porto, it benefits from excellent infrastructure including roads, power, water, and skilled labor.

Strategic Positioning: Borralha represents one of the few near-term, non-Chinese tungsten production opportunities globally, strategically aligning with the West’s increasing demand for critical raw materials amid heightened supply chain vulnerabilities. With Borralha and other national assets, Portugal is poised to emerge as one of Europe’s leading suppliers of tungsten , reinforcing its role in supporting the continent’s industrial resilience and green transition.

This project forms the cornerstone of Allied’s strategy to become a leading Western supplier of tungsten, a metal critical to defense, EVs, semiconductors, and industrial manufacturing.

Qualified Person

Doug Blanchflower, P.Geo. is a Consulting Geologist with Minorex Consulting and has reviewed and approved the scientific and technical information in this news release and is a Registered Professional Geoscientist in good standing with the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of British Columbia (No. 19086), and is independent from ACM and its mineral properties and is a qualified person for the purposes of National Instrument 43-101—Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects . Mr. Blanchflower is independent of the Company and its mineral properties.

On behalf of the Board of Directors

‘Roy Bonnell’

Roy Bonnell

CEO and Director

For further information or investor relations inquiries, please contact:

Dave Burwell

Vice President, Corporate Development

Email: daveb@alliedcritical.com

Tel: 403-410-7907

Toll Free: 1-888-221-0915

ABOUT ALLIED CRITICAL METALS

Allied Critical Metals Inc. (ACM:CSE | FSE:0VJ0) is a Canadian-based mining company focused on the expansion and revitalization of its 100% owned past producing Borralha Tungsten Project and the Vila Verde Tungsten Project in northern Portugal. Tungsten has been designated a critical metal by the United States and other western countries, as they are aggressively seeking friendly sources of this unique metal. Currently, China and Russia represent approximately 90% of the total global supply and reserves. The Tungsten market is estimated to be valued at approximately U.S.$5 to $6 billion and it is used in a variety of industries such as defense, automotive, manufacturing, electronics, and energy.

Please also visit our website at www.alliedcritical.com.

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The Canadian Securities Exchange does not accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this press release and has neither approved now disapproved the contents of this press release.

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NorthStar Gaming Holdings Inc. (TSXV: BET) (OTCQB: NSBBF) (‘NorthStar’ or the ‘Company’) today announced the results of voting at its annual general and special meeting of shareholders held on May 26, 2025 (the ‘Meeting’). The Company also announced that its Board of Directors has approved the grant of equity incentive awards in the form of stock options, restricted share units (‘RSUs’) and deferred share units (‘DSUs’) pursuant to the Company’s Equity Incentive Plan.

Each of the director nominees listed in the Company’s management information circular dated April 23, 2025 (the ‘Circular’) were re-elected as directors of the Company, including Vic Bertrand, Brian Cooper, Alex Latner, Dean Macdonald, Chris McGinnis, Michael Moskowitz, Sylvia Prentice, and Barry Shafran.

The shareholders of the Company approved the re-appointment of KPMG LLP as the auditors of the Company for the ensuing year and authorized the board of directors to fix their remuneration and terms of engagement.

At the Meeting, the shareholders of the Company approved certain amendments to the Company’s omnibus equity compensation plan (the ‘Plan’), in accordance with the TSX Venture Exchange rules and policies. A copy of the Plan is attached as an appendix to the Circular, which is available on the Company’s SEDAR+ profile at www.sedarplus.ca.

Stock Options

The Company has granted options to acquire up to 3,932,500 common shares of the Company to certain of its employees, consultants, and officers. The options have an exercise price of $0.06 per common share and expire in five years. The options vest annually in equal tranches over a period of three (3) years.

RSUs

The Company has granted an aggregate of 6,000,000 RSUs pursuant to the Plan to certain of its employees, consultants, and officers. The RSUs vest annually in equal tranches over a period of three (3) years.

DSUs

The Company has granted an aggregate of 2,454,545 DSUs pursuant to the Plan to non-executive directors of the Company in lieu of cash compensation for their services to date. The DSUs vest immediately and may only be redeemed upon a holder ceasing to be a director of the Company.

The grant of stock options, RSUs and DSUs remain subject to the approval of the TSX Venture Exchange.

About NorthStar

NorthStar proudly owns and operates NorthStar Bets, a Canadian-born casino and sportsbook platform that delivers a premium, distinctly local gaming experience. Designed with high-stakes players in mind, NorthStar Bets Casino offers a curated selection of the most popular games, ensuring an elevated user experience. Our sportsbook stands out with its exclusive Sports Insights feature, seamlessly integrating betting guidance, stats, and scores, all tailored to meet the expectations of a premium audience.

As a Canadian company, NorthStar is uniquely positioned to cater to customers who seek a high-quality product and an exceptional level of personalized service, setting a new standard in the industry. NorthStar is committed to operating at the highest level of responsible gaming standards.

NorthStar is listed in Canada on the Toronto Stock Venture Exchange under the symbol BET and in the United States on the OTCQB under the symbol NSBBF. For more information on the company, please visit: www.northstargaming.ca.

No stock exchange, securities commission or other regulatory authority has approved or disapproved the information contained herein. Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this press release.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Information and Statements

This communication contains ‘forward-looking information’ within the meaning of applicable securities laws in Canada (‘forward-looking statements’), including without limitation, statements with respect to the following: expected performance of the Company’s business. The foregoing is provided for the purpose of presenting information about management’s current expectations and plans relating to the future and allowing investors and others to get a better understanding of the Company’s anticipated financial position, results of operations, and operating environment. Often, but not always, forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of words such as ‘plans’, ‘expects’, ‘is expected’, ‘budget’, ‘scheduled’, ‘estimates’, ‘continues’, ‘forecasts’, ‘projects’, ‘predicts’, ‘intends’, ‘anticipates’ or ‘believes’, or variations of, or the negatives of, such words and phrases, or state that certain actions, events or results ‘may’, ‘could’, ‘would’, ‘should’, ‘might’ or ‘will’ be taken, occur or be achieved. This information involves known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results or events to differ materially from those anticipated in such forward-looking statements. This forward-looking information is based on management’s opinions, estimates and assumptions that, while considered by NorthStar to be appropriate and reasonable as of the date of this press release, are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other factors that may cause the actual results, levels of activity, performance, or achievements to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such forward- looking information. Such factors include, among others, the following: risks related to the Company’s business and financial position; risks associated with general economic conditions; adverse industry risks; future legislative and regulatory developments; the ability of the Company to implement its business strategies; and those factors discussed in greater detail under the ‘Risk Factors’ section of the Company’s most recent annual information form, which is available under NorthStar’s profile on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca. Many of these risks are beyond the Company’s control.

If any of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or if the opinions, estimates or assumptions underlying the forward-looking information prove incorrect, actual results or future events might vary materially from those anticipated in the forward-looking statements. Although the Company has attempted to identify important risk factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking statements, there may be other risk factors not presently known to the Company or that the Company presently believes are not material that could also cause actual results or future events to differ materially from those expressed in such forward-looking statements. There can be no assurance that such information will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such information. No forward-looking statement is a guarantee of future results. Accordingly, you should not place undue reliance on forward-looking information, which speaks only as of the date made. The forward-looking information contained in this press release represents NorthStar’s expectations as of the date specified herein, and are subject to change after such date. However, the Company disclaims any intention or obligation or undertaking to update or revise any forward-looking information whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required under applicable securities laws.

All of the forward-looking information contained in this press release is expressly qualified by the foregoing cautionary statements.

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