<p>北方优越资源公司（&#34;北方优越&#34;或&#34;公司&#34;）（TSXV:SUP）（OTCQB:NSUPF）（GR:D9M1）欣然宣布，公司已完成之前宣布的安排（&#34;安排&#34;），根据该安排，国际黄金公司（IAMGOLD Corporation）（NYSE: IAG）（TSX: IMG）（&#34;IAMGOLD&#34;）通过根据《商业公司法》（不列颠哥伦比亚省）第 9 部分第 5 分部的安排计划收购了北方优越所有已发行和流通的普通股（&#34;公司股份&#34;）。</p>
<p>由于安排的完成以及 IAMGOLD 收购了所有公司股份，北方优越成为 IAMGOLD 的全资子公司。前北方优越股东现在有权在安排生效前持有的每一股公司股份中，获得（i）0.0991 股 IAMGOLD 普通股，以及（ii）C$0.19 现金的组合。该安排还包括向北方优越的前股东分配所有由北方优越之前持有的 ONGold Resources Ltd.（&#34;ONAU 股份&#34;），分配比例为每持有一股公司股份的前股东可获得 0.19574366 股 ONAU 股份，截止日期为 2025 年 12 月 18 日。公司股份将从 TSX 风险投资交易所退市，并将申请北方优越在安大略省、不列颠哥伦比亚省、阿尔伯塔省和魁北克省停止作为报告发行人。</p>
<p>&#34;我想感谢我们的股东对我们的持久信任和支持，这对我们的进步和成功至关重要。我同样为我们的团队感到自豪，他们的承诺、纪律和努力工作，无论是在过去的几年中还是在整个交易过程中，都为公司创造了这个重要的结果。我还要感谢我们的财务和法律顾问，以及 IAMGOLD 团队在整个过程中展现出的专业精神和建设性态度，&#34;北方优越的离任总裁兼首席执行官西蒙·马尔科特（Simon Marcotte）表示。&#34;正如我在这笔交易首次公开时所说，IAMGOLD 是一家具有非凡动力的公司，拥有一个完美执行了现在标志性 Côté金矿开发的领导团队，该金矿位于全球最受欢迎的矿业管辖区之一。凭借这种独特、反复验证的魁北克根基的专业知识，IAMGOLD 将能够充分释放统一营地的价值，并将其建设成为魁北克下一个主要矿业综合体，对整个省产生深远的经济和社会影响。&#34;</p>
<p><strong>第 85 条选择</strong></p>
<p>符合条件的前股东可以根据《所得税法》（加拿大）第 85 条（以及任何适用省税法的相应条款）选择推迟他们在根据安排出售各自公司股份时可能实现的部分或全部资本收益（&#34;第 85 条选择&#34;）。任何希望进行第 85 条选择的合格持有人可以在安排结束后的 120 天内向 IAMGOLD 提供相关税务选择表格的签署副本。相关税务选择表格的副本将在 IAMGOLD 的网站 www.iamgold.com 上提供。<strong>鼓励前股东咨询他们的税务顾问，了解如何进行第 85 条选择，视情况而定。</strong></p>
<p>安排的完整细节包含在北方优越于 2025 年 11 月 10 日发布的管理信息通函中，该通函可在北方优越的 SEDAR+ 档案中找到，网址为 www.sedarplus.ca。</p>
<p><strong>关于北方优越资源公司</strong></p>
<p>北方优越是一家专注于加拿大魁北克省奇布甘马营地的黄金勘探公司。公司已整合该地区最大的土地包，目前总土地持有面积超过 70,000 公顷。主要资产包括 Philibert、Hazeur（邻近 Philibert）、Lac Surprise（邻近 Nelligan）、Chevrier、Croteau、Monster Lake East 和 Monster Lake West。</p>
<p>北方优越在不列颠哥伦比亚省、阿尔伯塔省、安大略省和魁北克省是报告发行人，并在 TSX 风险投资交易所以 SUP 为交易代码，在 OTCQB 风险市场以 NSUPF 为交易代码进行交易。有关更多信息，请访问公司网站 www.nsuperior.com 或公司在 SEDAR+ 上的档案 www.sedarplus.ca。</p>
<p><strong>关于 IAMGOLD</strong></p>
<p>IAMGOLD 是一家总部位于加拿大的中型黄金生产商和开发商，在北美和西非拥有运营矿山，包括 Côté金矿（加拿大）、Westwood（加拿大）和 Essakane（布基纳法索）。Côté金矿于 2025 年 6 月实现全面命名生产，具有成为加拿大最大金矿之一的潜力。IAMGOLD 与住友金属矿业株式会社合作运营 Côté。此外，IAMGOLD 在高潜力矿区内拥有一系列早期和先进的勘探项目。IAMGOLD 雇佣约 3,700 名员工，并致力于通过高标准的环境、社会和治理实践保持其负责任的采矿文化。IAMGOLD 在纽约证券交易所（NYSE: IAG）和多伦多证券交易所（TSX: IMG）上市。</p>
<p><strong>北方优越资源公司代表董事会</strong></p>
<p>西蒙·马尔科特，CFA，总裁兼首席执行官</p>
<p><strong>联系信息</strong></p>
<p>卡特里娜·达穆尼</p>
<p>企业发展总监</p>
<p>电话：+44 7795 128583（手机/WhatsApp）</p>
<p>info@nsuperior.com</p>
<p><em><strong>TSX 风险投资交易所未以任何方式对该安排的优点进行审查，也未批准或不批准本新闻稿的内容。TSX 风险投资交易所及其监管服务提供商（根据 TSX 风险投资交易所政策定义的术语）对本发布的充分性或准确性不承担任何责任。</strong></em></p>
<p><strong>来源：</strong> Northern Superior Resources Inc.</p>
<p>查看 ACCESS Newswire 上的原始新闻稿</p>
<p><img src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://app.accessnewswire.com/img.ashx/query-aWQ9MTExOTM0MA?x-oss-process=image/auto-orient,1/interlace,1/resize,w_1440,h_1440/quality,q_95/format,jpg" alt="" original-src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://app.accessnewswire.com/img.ashx/query-aWQ9MTExOTM0MA"/></p>

<p>北方优越资源公司已与 IAMGOLD 公司达成协议，IAMGOLD 收购了北方优越所有已发行和流通的股份。因此，北方优越现在成为 IAMGOLD 的全资子公司。北方优越的前股东将以 IAMGOLD 的股份和现金作为其股份的交换。该公司的股票将从多伦多证券交易所创业板退市，北方优越将在多个加拿大省份停止作为报告发行人</p>

<p>Northern Superior Resources Inc. (&#34;Northern Superior&#34; or the &#34;Company&#34;) (TSXV:SUP)(OTCQB:NSUPF)(GR:D9M1) is pleased to announce that the Company has completed the previously announced arrangement (the &#34;Arrangement&#34;) pursuant to which, among other things, IAMGOLD Corporation (NYSE: IAG) (TSX: IMG) (&#34;IAMGOLD&#34;) acquired all of the issued and outstanding common shares of Northern Superior (the &#34;Company Shares&#34;) by way of a plan of arrangement under Division 5 of Part 9 of the <em>Business Corporations Act</em> (British Columbia).</p>
<div class="lb-trans"><p>北方优越资源公司（&#34;北方优越&#34;或&#34;公司&#34;）（TSXV:SUP）（OTCQB:NSUPF）（GR:D9M1）欣然宣布，公司已完成之前宣布的安排（&#34;安排&#34;），根据该安排，国际黄金公司（IAMGOLD Corporation）（NYSE: IAG）（TSX: IMG）（&#34;IAMGOLD&#34;）通过根据《商业公司法》（不列颠哥伦比亚省）第 9 部分第 5 分部的安排计划收购了北方优越所有已发行和流通的普通股（&#34;公司股份&#34;）。</p>
</div><p>As a result of the completion of the Arrangement and the acquisition by IAMGOLD of all of the Company Shares, Northern Superior became a wholly-owned subsidiary of IAMGOLD. Former Northern Superior shareholders are now entitled to receive, in exchange for each Company Share held immediately prior to the effective time of the Arrangement, a combination of (i) 0.0991 of an IAMGOLD common share, and (ii) C$0.19 in cash. The Arrangement also included a distribution to Northern Superior's former shareholders of all the common shares of ONGold Resources Ltd. (the &#34;ONAU Shares&#34;) previously held by Northern Superior on the basis of a distribution ratio of 0.19574366 ONAU Share for each Company Share held by the former shareholders of Northern Superior as at December 18, 2025. The Company Shares will be delisted from the TSX Venture Exchange and an application will be made for Northern Superior to cease to be a reporting issuer in Ontario, British Columbia, Alberta and Québec.</p>
<div class="lb-trans"><p>由于安排的完成以及 IAMGOLD 收购了所有公司股份，北方优越成为 IAMGOLD 的全资子公司。前北方优越股东现在有权在安排生效前持有的每一股公司股份中，获得（i）0.0991 股 IAMGOLD 普通股，以及（ii）C$0.19 现金的组合。该安排还包括向北方优越的前股东分配所有由北方优越之前持有的 ONGold Resources Ltd.（&#34;ONAU 股份&#34;），分配比例为每持有一股公司股份的前股东可获得 0.19574366 股 ONAU 股份，截止日期为 2025 年 12 月 18 日。公司股份将从 TSX 风险投资交易所退市，并将申请北方优越在安大略省、不列颠哥伦比亚省、阿尔伯塔省和魁北克省停止作为报告发行人。</p>
</div><p>&#34;I would like to thank our shareholders for their enduring confidence and support, which have been fundamental to our progress and success. I am equally proud of our team, whose commitment, discipline, and hard work, both over the years and throughout this transaction, have positioned the Company for this meaningful outcome. I also extend my appreciation to our financial and legal advisors, as well as to the IAMGOLD team, for their professionalism and constructive approach during the process,&#34; said Simon Marcotte, outgoing President and Chief Executive Officer of Northern Superior. &#34;As I remarked when this transaction was originally made public, IAMGOLD is a company with extraordinary momentum, powered by a leadership team that has flawlessly executed the development of the now-iconic Côté Gold Mine, a highly strategic operation located in one of the world's most sought-after mining jurisdictions. Backed by this unique, repeatedly proven, and Québec-rooted expertise, IAMGOLD will now be able to fully unlock the value of a unified camp and build it into Québec's next major mining complex, with far-reaching economic and social repercussions across the province.&#34;</p>
<div class="lb-trans"><p>&#34;我想感谢我们的股东对我们的持久信任和支持，这对我们的进步和成功至关重要。我同样为我们的团队感到自豪，他们的承诺、纪律和努力工作，无论是在过去的几年中还是在整个交易过程中，都为公司创造了这个重要的结果。我还要感谢我们的财务和法律顾问，以及 IAMGOLD 团队在整个过程中展现出的专业精神和建设性态度，&#34;北方优越的离任总裁兼首席执行官西蒙·马尔科特（Simon Marcotte）表示。&#34;正如我在这笔交易首次公开时所说，IAMGOLD 是一家具有非凡动力的公司，拥有一个完美执行了现在标志性 Côté金矿开发的领导团队，该金矿位于全球最受欢迎的矿业管辖区之一。凭借这种独特、反复验证的魁北克根基的专业知识，IAMGOLD 将能够充分释放统一营地的价值，并将其建设成为魁北克下一个主要矿业综合体，对整个省产生深远的经济和社会影响。&#34;</p>
</div><p><strong>Section 85 Election</strong></p>
<div class="lb-trans"><p><strong>第 85 条选择</strong></p>
</div><p>Former shareholders who are eligible holders may elect, pursuant to section 85 of the <em>Income Tax Act</em> (Canada) (and any corresponding provisions of any applicable provincial tax legislation), to defer some or all of any capital gain they would otherwise realize on the sale of their respective Company Shares pursuant to the Arrangement (a &#34;Section 85 Election&#34;). Any eligible holder who wishes to make a Section 85 Election may do so by providing a signed copy of the relevant tax election form(s) to IAMGOLD within 120 days of the closing of the Arrangement. Copies of the relevant tax election form(s) will be made available on IAMGOLD's website at www.iamgold.com. <strong>Former shareholders are encouraged to consult their tax advisors on how to make a Section 85 Election, as applicable.</strong></p>
<div class="lb-trans"><p>符合条件的前股东可以根据《所得税法》（加拿大）第 85 条（以及任何适用省税法的相应条款）选择推迟他们在根据安排出售各自公司股份时可能实现的部分或全部资本收益（&#34;第 85 条选择&#34;）。任何希望进行第 85 条选择的合格持有人可以在安排结束后的 120 天内向 IAMGOLD 提供相关税务选择表格的签署副本。相关税务选择表格的副本将在 IAMGOLD 的网站 www.iamgold.com 上提供。<strong>鼓励前股东咨询他们的税务顾问，了解如何进行第 85 条选择，视情况而定。</strong></p>
</div><p>Full details of the Arrangement are included in Northern Superior's management information circular dated November 10, 2025, which can be found under Northern Superior's profile on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca.</p>
<div class="lb-trans"><p>安排的完整细节包含在北方优越于 2025 年 11 月 10 日发布的管理信息通函中，该通函可在北方优越的 SEDAR+ 档案中找到，网址为 www.sedarplus.ca。</p>
</div><p><strong>About Northern Superior Resources Inc.</strong></p>
<div class="lb-trans"><p><strong>关于北方优越资源公司</strong></p>
</div><p>Northern Superior is a gold exploration company focused on the Chibougamau Camp in Québec, Canada. The Company has consolidated the largest land package in the region, with total landholdings currently exceeding 70,000 hectares. The main properties include Philibert, Hazeur (adjacent to Philibert), Lac Surprise (adjacent to Nelligan), Chevrier, Croteau, Monster Lake East, and Monster Lake West.</p>
<div class="lb-trans"><p>北方优越是一家专注于加拿大魁北克省奇布甘马营地的黄金勘探公司。公司已整合该地区最大的土地包，目前总土地持有面积超过 70,000 公顷。主要资产包括 Philibert、Hazeur（邻近 Philibert）、Lac Surprise（邻近 Nelligan）、Chevrier、Croteau、Monster Lake East 和 Monster Lake West。</p>
</div><p>Northern Superior is a reporting issuer in British Columbia, Alberta, Ontario and Québec, and trades on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol SUP and the OTCQB Venture Market under the symbol NSUPF. For further information, please refer to the Company's website at www.nsuperior.com or the Company's profile on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca.</p>
<div class="lb-trans"><p>北方优越在不列颠哥伦比亚省、阿尔伯塔省、安大略省和魁北克省是报告发行人，并在 TSX 风险投资交易所以 SUP 为交易代码，在 OTCQB 风险市场以 NSUPF 为交易代码进行交易。有关更多信息，请访问公司网站 www.nsuperior.com 或公司在 SEDAR+ 上的档案 www.sedarplus.ca。</p>
</div><p><strong>About IAMGOLD</strong></p>
<div class="lb-trans"><p><strong>关于 IAMGOLD</strong></p>
</div><p>IAMGOLD is an intermediate gold producer and developer based in Canada with operating mines in North America and West Africa, including Côté Gold (Canada), Westwood (Canada) and Essakane (Burkina Faso). The Côté Gold Mine achieved full nameplate in June 2025 and has the potential to be among the largest gold mines in Canada. IAMGOLD operates Côté in partnership with Sumitomo Metal Mining Co. Ltd. In addition, IAMGOLD has an established portfolio of early stage and advanced exploration projects within high potential mining districts. IAMGOLD employs approximately 3,700 people and is committed to maintaining its culture of accountable mining through high standards of Environmental, Social and Governance practices. IAMGOLD is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: IAG) and the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: IMG).</p>
<div class="lb-trans"><p>IAMGOLD 是一家总部位于加拿大的中型黄金生产商和开发商，在北美和西非拥有运营矿山，包括 Côté金矿（加拿大）、Westwood（加拿大）和 Essakane（布基纳法索）。Côté金矿于 2025 年 6 月实现全面命名生产，具有成为加拿大最大金矿之一的潜力。IAMGOLD 与住友金属矿业株式会社合作运营 Côté。此外，IAMGOLD 在高潜力矿区内拥有一系列早期和先进的勘探项目。IAMGOLD 雇佣约 3,700 名员工，并致力于通过高标准的环境、社会和治理实践保持其负责任的采矿文化。IAMGOLD 在纽约证券交易所（NYSE: IAG）和多伦多证券交易所（TSX: IMG）上市。</p>
</div><p><strong>Northern Superior Resources Inc. on Behalf of the Board of Directors</strong></p>
<div class="lb-trans"><p><strong>北方优越资源公司代表董事会</strong></p>
</div><p>Simon Marcotte, CFA, President and Chief Executive Officer</p>
<div class="lb-trans"><p>西蒙·马尔科特，CFA，总裁兼首席执行官</p>
</div><p><strong>Contact Information</strong></p>
<div class="lb-trans"><p><strong>联系信息</strong></p>
</div><p>Katrina Damouni</p>
<div class="lb-trans"><p>卡特里娜·达穆尼</p>
</div><p>Director - Corporate Development</p>
<div class="lb-trans"><p>企业发展总监</p>
</div><p>Tel: +44 7795 128583 (Mobile/WhatsApp)</p>
<div class="lb-trans"><p>电话：+44 7795 128583（手机/WhatsApp）</p>
</div><p>info@nsuperior.com</p>
<div class="lb-trans"><p>info@nsuperior.com</p>
</div><p><em><strong>The TSX Venture Exchange has in no way passed upon the merits of the Arrangement and has neither approved nor disapproved the contents of this news release. Neither the 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.</strong></em></p>
<div class="lb-trans"><p><em><strong>TSX 风险投资交易所未以任何方式对该安排的优点进行审查，也未批准或不批准本新闻稿的内容。TSX 风险投资交易所及其监管服务提供商（根据 TSX 风险投资交易所政策定义的术语）对本发布的充分性或准确性不承担任何责任。</strong></em></p>
</div><p><strong>SOURCE:</strong> Northern Superior Resources Inc.</p>
<div class="lb-trans"><p><strong>来源：</strong> Northern Superior Resources Inc.</p>
</div><p>View the original press release on ACCESS Newswire</p>
<div class="lb-trans"><p>查看 ACCESS Newswire 上的原始新闻稿</p>
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