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CORRECTION - Labrador Gold Announces Voting Results of the 2026 Annual General and Special Meeting of Shareholders

MWN-AI** Summary

Labrador Gold Corp. (TSX.V: LAB), also known as LabGold, held its Annual General and Special Meeting of Shareholders on February 24, 2026, with significant participation, as 49.27% of its common shares were represented. The results showcased strong shareholder support for the company's initiatives, with an average of 97.39% voting in favor of the proposed director nominees and other agenda items.

The meeting confirmed the election of directors, with notable votes such as James Borland receiving 97.976% support and Kevin Ramsay at 98.102%. Additionally, the appointment of the auditor received an impressive backing of 98.399%. The resolutions regarding the ratification of the Stock Option Plan and a proposed Change of Business passed with 95.515% and 71.747% support, respectively. Notably, shares also voted on a name change, which garnered only 69.511% approval.

In contrast, the resolutions proposed by dissident group Coloured Ties Capital Inc. to remove directors were overwhelmingly rejected, with 71.81% of votes against the director removal resolution. CEO Roger Moss highlighted the clear stance of shareholders against the dissident's motives, thanking them for their support during the proxy contest.

Looking ahead, LabGold aims to advance its exploration projects, particularly the Watson Project, noted for its potential for gold and critical minerals within the Fort Hope Greenstone Belt. The upcoming road development project is expected to lower exploration costs significantly. LabGold emphasizes its commitment to enhancing shareholder value and is poised to share more exploration updates in the future.

For details on voting results and further information, stakeholders can refer to the Corporation’s filings on SEDAR+.

MWN-AI** Analysis

Labrador Gold Corp. (TSX.V: LAB) recently concluded its Annual General and Special Meeting with shareholders demonstrating strong support for the Board's proposed resolutions, reflecting investor confidence in the company’s strategic direction. With over 49% of the total shares represented at the meeting and an average of 97% votes ‘FOR’ the director nominees, this overwhelming consensus bodes well for LabGold's future initiatives, particularly its exploration projects.

The approval of the Stock Option Plan, albeit with 95% support, indicates a solid backing for incentivizing key personnel, essential for driving the company’s exploration efforts. However, the 71.74% approval for the Change of Business suggests a divided opinion, underscoring the importance of effectively communicating the potential benefits of this strategy to stakeholders.

Investors should be particularly attentive to Labrador Gold's Watson Project, which holds potential opportunity for significant gold and critical mineral exploration. The strategic location of the Watson property, near the proposed road to the Ring of Fire, coupled with its extensive landholding in the underexplored Fort Hope Greenstone Belt, makes it a focal point for value creation. As construction on this vital road infrastructure progresses, it is anticipated that operating and exploration costs will be reduced, enhancing the economic viability of the project.

Given the rising interest in gold and critical minerals on the global market, LabGold presents a compelling opportunity for investors seeking exposure to the mining sector. The favorable market environment for precious metals, paired with LabGold's aggressive exploration strategy and strong shareholder backing, suggests that the company's stock could see positive movements. However, stakeholders should remain cautious, as exploration outcomes can vary and depend heavily on various external factors, including commodity prices and regulatory challenges.

In summary, Labrador Gold Corp. appears well-positioned for growth, making it a stock worth considering for investors looking to capitalize on developments within Canada’s mining sector.

**MWN-AI Summary and Analysis is based on asking OpenAI to summarize and analyze this news release.

Source: GlobeNewswire

TORONTO, Feb. 25, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Labrador Gold Corp. (TSX.V: LAB | FNR: 2N6) (“LabGold” or the “Corporation”) is pleased to announce the results of its Annual General and Special Meeting of Shareholders held on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at 11:00 A.M. (Toronto Time) at Gardiner Roberts LLP, Bay Adelaide Centre, East Tower, 22 Adelaide Street West, Suite 3600, Toronto, Ontario, M5H 4E3 (the “Meeting”).

A total of 83,756,898 Common Shares of the Corporation (“Common Shares”) representing 49.27% of the issued and outstanding Common Shares as of the record date for the Meeting (January 15, 2026), were represented at the Meeting. Shareholders overwhelmingly voted in line with the Corporation’s recommendations on the BLUE Form of Proxy and BLUE Voting Instruction Form for the following matters voted on at the Meeting:

  1. Election of Directors as nominated by the Corporation (“Election of Directors”)
  2. Appointment of Auditor (“Auditor”)
  3. Ratification of the Stock Option Plan (“Stock Option Plan”)
  4. Approval of a Change of Business (“Change of Business”)
  5. Change of Name
  6. Coloured Ties Capital Inc. (“Dissident” or “Coloured Ties”) Resolutions

The Corporation’s director nominees were elected with an average of 97.39% votes cast ‘FOR’, as follows:

Nominee NameVotes ‘FOR’Votes ‘WITHHELD’% FOR% WITHHELD
James Borland60,620,0641,252,57597.976%2.02%
Leo Karabelas60,103,0921,769,54797.140%2.86%
Roger Moss59,625,8142,246,82596.369%3.63%
Kevin Ramsay60,698,5421,174,09798.102%1.90%


The results of other items of business presented by the Corporation at the Meeting passed, as follows:

ResolutionVotes ‘FOR’Votes ‘WITHHELD’% FOR% WITHHELD
Auditor82,415,8461,341,05298.399%1.60%


ResolutionVotes ‘FOR’Votes ‘AGAINST’% FOR% AGAINST
Stock Option Plan80,000,5623,756,33695.515%4.48%
Change of Business60,092,92823,663,97071.747%28.25%
Change of Name58,220,57125,536,32769.511%30.49%


The Dissident Resolutions did not pass at the Meeting, as follows:

Dissident ResolutionVotes ‘FOR’Votes ‘AGAINST’% FOR% AGAINST
Director Removal Resolution23,615,23860,141,66028.195%71.81%


“I am grateful for the overwhelming support of our shareholders, many of whom I engaged with throughout this proxy contest.”
, said Roger Moss President and CEO of LabGold. “It was very clear to me that our shareholders did not want to be associated with Coloured Ties, who they believed was just trying to get control of our treasury for self-serving purposes. Now that the shareholder vote is behind us, I look forward to sharing more exploration updates in the future while working to create value for all our shareholders.”

The formal report on voting results with respect to all matters voted upon at the Meeting will be filed under the Corporation’s profile on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca.

About Labrador Gold Corp.

LabGold is a Canadian-based mineral exploration company focused on the acquisition and exploration of prospective gold projects in Eastern Canada.

The recently announced Watson Project, a joint venture with Nemo Resources Inc., represents the largest landholding in the Fort Hope Greenstone Belt which is significantly underexplored compared to other greenstone belts (e.g. Red Lake and Pickle Lake) in northwestern Ontario. While the exploration focus will be on gold, the Watson project also hosts significant potential for critical minerals (e.g. antimony, nickel, copper and zinc). The proposed road to the Ring of Fire, expected to begin construction in mid-2026, runs through the Watson property and once complete, will significantly reduce exploration and development costs.

The Hopedale property covers much of the Archean-age Florence Lake greenstone belt, which extends over 60 kilometers. While typical of greenstone belts globally, the area has been underexplored. LabGold’s work to date has identified gold anomalies in rocks, soils, and lake sediments across a three-kilometer section of the northern portion of the belt. Five gold occurrences lie along this trend, four of which were discovered by LabGold. Additional anomalous gold values occur across approximately 40 kilometers of the southern portion of the belt. Recent exploration has also demonstrated potential for copper, nickel, and cobalt.

The Borden Lake project near Chapleau, Ontario lies immediately southeast of Discovery Silver Corp’s Borden gold mine. Past exploration by LabGold identified two anomalous gold zones based on geochemistry and geophysics.

The Corporation has 170,009,979 common shares issued and outstanding and trades on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol LAB.

For more information, please contact:
Roger Moss, President and CEO
Tel: 416-704-8291
Website: www.labradorgold.com
X: @LabGoldCorp

Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

Forward-Looking Statements: This news release contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties, which may cause actual results to differ materially from the statements made. When used in this document, the words “may”, “would”, “could”, “will”, “intend”, “plan”, “anticipate”, “believe”, “estimate”, “expect” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Such statements reflect our current views with respect to future events and are subject to risks and uncertainties. Many factors could cause our actual results to differ materially from the statements made, including those factors discussed in filings made by us with the Canadian securities regulatory authorities. Should one or more of these risks and uncertainties, such as actual results of current exploration programs, the general risks associated with the mining industry, the price of gold and other metals, currency and interest rate fluctuations, increased competition and general economic and market factors, occur or should assumptions underlying the forward looking statements prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those described herein as intended, planned, anticipated, or expected. We do not intend and do not assume any obligation to update these forward-looking statements, except as required by law. Shareholders are cautioned not to put undue reliance on such forward-looking statements.


FAQ**

What were the key outcomes of the February 2026 Annual General and Special Meeting regarding Labrador Gold Corp NKOSF's election of directors and appointment of auditors?

As of October 2023, I don't have information on the specific outcomes of the February 2026 Annual General and Special Meeting for Labrador Gold Corp (NKOSF), as events beyond that date are outside my training data.

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Given the significant support for the stock option plan at the meeting, how does Labrador Gold Corp NKOSF plan to utilize these options to attract and retain talent?

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What exploration updates can shareholders expect from Labrador Gold Corp NKOSF following the resolution of the proxy contest and strong shareholder support?

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**MWN-AI FAQ is based on asking OpenAI questions about Labrador Gold Corp (OTC: NKOSF).

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