VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / April 23, 2026 / Golden Lake Exploration Inc. (&#34;Golden Lake&#34; or the &#34;Company&#34;) (CSE:GLM)(OTC:GOLXF) is pleased to announce that, further to its news release dated January 28, 2026, the

<p><strong id="dateline">VANCOUVER, BC / <a href='https://www.accessnewswire.com/'>ACCESS Newswire</a> / April 23, 2026 / </strong>Golden Lake Exploration Inc. ("<strong>Golden Lake</strong>" or the "<strong>Company</strong>") (CSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/GLM">GLM</a>)(OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/GOLXF">GOLXF</a>) is pleased to announce that, further to its news release dated January 28, 2026, the Company and McEwen Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MUX">MUX</a>) (TSX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MUX">MUX</a>) ("<strong>McEwen</strong>") have set the closing date for the statutory plan of arrangement (the "<strong>Arrangement</strong>") under the <i>Business Corporations Act</i> (British Columbia) pursuant to which McEwen will acquire all of the issued and outstanding shares of the Company as April 30, 2026 (the "<strong>Closing Date</strong>").</p><p>Under the terms of the Arrangement, each Golden Lake common share (a "<strong>Golden Lake Share</strong>") would entitle its holder to receive (the "<strong>Exchange Ratio</strong>") 0.003876 McEwen common shares (each, a "<strong>McEwen Share</strong>") on the Closing Date. In addition, pursuant to the terms of the Arrangement, all outstanding common share purchase warrants of Golden Lake on the Closing Date (the "<strong>Golden Lake Warrants</strong>") will be cashlessly exercised and cancelled in exchange for Golden Lake Shares having a value equal to their in-the-money amount, and (ii) all outstanding convertible notes of Golden Lake on the Closing Date (the "<strong>Golden Lake Notes</strong>") will be converted into Golden Lake Shares based on principal and accrued interest in accordance with their terms. All issued and outstanding Golden Lake Shares on the Closing Date (including the Golden Lake Shares issued to holders of Golden Lake Warrants and holders of Golden Lake Notes) will be exchanged for McEwen Shares on the basis of the Exchange Ratio. Outstanding stock options of Golden Lake on the Closing Date will be exchanged for replacement options of McEwen on an equivalent economic basis, with adjusted exercise prices, exercisable within 90 days following the closing of the Arrangement, in accordance with the terms of Golden Lake's stock option plan.</p><p><strong>About Golden Lake</strong></p><p>Golden Lake Exploration is a junior public mining exploration company engaged in the business of mineral exploration and the acquisition of mineral property assets.</p><p>For Further Information, Please Contact:</p><p><strong>Mike England</strong><br/>CEO & Director<br/>Golden Lake Exploration Inc.<br/>1-888-945-4770</p><p><i>Neither the NYSE, TSX or CSE have reviewed and do not accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of the contents of this news release, which has been prepared by the management of McEwen and Golden Lake.</i></p><p><strong>Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Information.</strong></p><p>This news release contains "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, are forward-looking statements and are based on expectations, estimates and projections as at the date of this news release. Any statement that involves discussions with respect to predictions, expectations, beliefs, plans, projections, objectives, assumptions, future events or performance (often but not always using phrases such as "expects", or "does not expect", "is expected", "anticipates" or "does not anticipate", "plans", "budget", "scheduled", "forecasts", "estimates", "believes" or "intends" or variations of such words and phrases or stating that certain actions, events or results "may" or "could", "would", "might" or "will" be taken to occur or be achieved) are not statements of historical fact and may be forward-looking statements.</p><p>In this news release, forward-looking statements relate to, among other things, statements regarding: the Arrangement; the Closing Date; and treatment of securities in connection with the Arrangement. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future results and involve risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially from the potential results discussed in the forward-looking statements.</p><p>In respect of the forward-looking statements concerning the Arrangement and the anticipated timing for completion of the Arrangement including, McEwen and Golden Lake have relied on certain assumptions that they believe are reasonable at this time. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements and information contained in this news release concerning these times.</p><p>Risks and uncertainties that may cause such differences include but are not limited to: the risk that the Arrangement may not be completed on a timely basis, if at all; the conditions to the consummation of the Arrangement may not be satisfied; the risk that the Arrangement may involve unexpected costs, liabilities or delays; the possibility that legal proceedings may be instituted against the McEwen, Golden Lake and/or others relating to the Arrangement and the outcome of such proceedings; the possible occurrence of an event, change or other circumstance that could result in termination of the Arrangement; risks relating to the failure to obtain necessary court or other approvals; other risks inherent in the mining industry. Failure to obtain the requisite approvals, or the failure of the parties to otherwise satisfy the conditions to or complete the Arrangement, may result in the Arrangement not being completed on the proposed terms, or at all. In addition, if the Arrangement is not completed, the announcement of the Arrangement and the dedication of substantial resources of McEwen and Golden Lake to the completion of the Arrangement could have a material adverse impact on each of McEwen's and Golden Lake's share price, its current business relationships and on the current and future operations, financial condition, and prospects of each McEwen and Golden Lake.</p><p>Golden Lake expressly disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise except as otherwise required by applicable securities legislation.</p><p><strong>SOURCE:</strong> Golden Lake Exploration Inc.</p><br/><br/>View the original <a href='https://www.accessnewswire.com/newsroom/en/metals-and-mining/golden-lake-announces-closing-date-of-april-30-2026-for-arrangement-with-mcewen-i-1160838'>press release</a> on ACCESS Newswire<br/><br/>
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CSE:GLM

Golden Lake Announces Closing Date of April 30, 2026 for Arrangement with McEwen Inc.

Golden Lake Exploration and McEwen set April 30, 2026, acquisition date

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    <h3>Information</h3>
    <p>VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / April 23, 2026 / Golden Lake Exploration Inc. (&amp;#34;Golden Lake&amp;#34; or the &amp;#34;Company&amp;#34;) (CSE:GLM)(OTC:GOLXF) is pleased to announce that, further to its news release dated January 28, 2026, the</p>
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    <h3>AI Summary</h3>
    <p>Golden Lake Exploration&#039;s acquisition by McEwen Inc. is set to close on April 30, 2026. Each share will convert to McEwen shares at a defined ratio, although there are risks of delays or challenges that could impact execution.</p>
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    <h3>Key Points</h3>
    <ul><li>Golden Lake&#039;s acquisition by McEwen to close April 30, 2026.</li><li>Each Golden Lake share will convert to 0.003876 McEwen shares.</li><li>Outstanding warrants and convertible notes will also convert into shares.</li><li>Stock options will be exchanged for equivalent McEwen options.</li><li>Risks remain regarding timely completion and legal approvals.</li></ul>
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    <h3>Companies Mentioned</h3>
    <ul><li><strong>McEwen Mining Inc. (MUX)</strong>: Acquisition increases scale and potential for McEwen.</li><li><strong>Golden Lake Exploration Inc. (GLM)</strong>: Merger with MUX indicates transition to maturity for GLM.</li></ul>
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    <h3>M&amp;A</h3>
    <p>This news fits under &#039;M&amp;A&#039; as it details the merger process between two companies within the mining industry, indicating strategic consolidations that could reshape market dynamics.</p>
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    <h3>Market-Moving</h3>
    <ul><li>Completion of the acquisition could solidify McEwen&#039;s position in mining.</li><li>Legal challenges may delay the Arrangement or impact share prices.</li><li>Exchange ratio could influence investor reactions pre- and post-acquisition.</li><li>Market sentiment might shift based on perceived risks of the deal.</li></ul>
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    <h3>Key Facts</h3>
    <ul><li>Acquisition closing date: April 30, 2026.</li><li>Exchange ratio of Golden Lake shares: 0.003876 McEwen shares.</li><li>All warrants and convertible notes will be converted on closing.</li><li>Stock options will exchange for equivalent McEwen options.</li><li>Risks include potential delays or legal issues concerning approval.</li></ul>
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    <h3>Trading Thesis</h3>
    <p>Investors should consider buying CSE:GLM shares before the acquisition to gain McEwen shares at closing.</p>
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<p><strong id="dateline">VANCOUVER, BC / <a href='https://www.accessnewswire.com/'>ACCESS Newswire</a> / April 23, 2026 / </strong>Golden Lake Exploration Inc. ("<strong>Golden Lake</strong>" or the "<strong>Company</strong>") (CSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/GLM">GLM</a>)(OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/GOLXF">GOLXF</a>) is pleased to announce that, further to its news release dated January 28, 2026, the Company and McEwen Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MUX">MUX</a>) (TSX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MUX">MUX</a>) ("<strong>McEwen</strong>") have set the closing date for the statutory plan of arrangement (the "<strong>Arrangement</strong>") under the <i>Business Corporations Act</i> (British Columbia) pursuant to which McEwen will acquire all of the issued and outstanding shares of the Company as April 30, 2026 (the "<strong>Closing Date</strong>").</p><p>Under the terms of the Arrangement, each Golden Lake common share (a "<strong>Golden Lake Share</strong>") would entitle its holder to receive (the "<strong>Exchange Ratio</strong>") 0.003876 McEwen common shares (each, a "<strong>McEwen Share</strong>") on the Closing Date. In addition, pursuant to the terms of the Arrangement, all outstanding common share purchase warrants of Golden Lake on the Closing Date (the "<strong>Golden Lake Warrants</strong>") will be cashlessly exercised and cancelled in exchange for Golden Lake Shares having a value equal to their in-the-money amount, and (ii) all outstanding convertible notes of Golden Lake on the Closing Date (the "<strong>Golden Lake Notes</strong>") will be converted into Golden Lake Shares based on principal and accrued interest in accordance with their terms. All issued and outstanding Golden Lake Shares on the Closing Date (including the Golden Lake Shares issued to holders of Golden Lake Warrants and holders of Golden Lake Notes) will be exchanged for McEwen Shares on the basis of the Exchange Ratio. Outstanding stock options of Golden Lake on the Closing Date will be exchanged for replacement options of McEwen on an equivalent economic basis, with adjusted exercise prices, exercisable within 90 days following the closing of the Arrangement, in accordance with the terms of Golden Lake's stock option plan.</p><p><strong>About Golden Lake</strong></p><p>Golden Lake Exploration is a junior public mining exploration company engaged in the business of mineral exploration and the acquisition of mineral property assets.</p><p>For Further Information, Please Contact:</p><p><strong>Mike England</strong><br/>CEO & Director<br/>Golden Lake Exploration Inc.<br/>1-888-945-4770</p><p><i>Neither the NYSE, TSX or CSE have reviewed and do not accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of the contents of this news release, which has been prepared by the management of McEwen and Golden Lake.</i></p><p><strong>Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Information.</strong></p><p>This news release contains "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, are forward-looking statements and are based on expectations, estimates and projections as at the date of this news release. Any statement that involves discussions with respect to predictions, expectations, beliefs, plans, projections, objectives, assumptions, future events or performance (often but not always using phrases such as "expects", or "does not expect", "is expected", "anticipates" or "does not anticipate", "plans", "budget", "scheduled", "forecasts", "estimates", "believes" or "intends" or variations of such words and phrases or stating that certain actions, events or results "may" or "could", "would", "might" or "will" be taken to occur or be achieved) are not statements of historical fact and may be forward-looking statements.</p><p>In this news release, forward-looking statements relate to, among other things, statements regarding: the Arrangement; the Closing Date; and treatment of securities in connection with the Arrangement. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future results and involve risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially from the potential results discussed in the forward-looking statements.</p><p>In respect of the forward-looking statements concerning the Arrangement and the anticipated timing for completion of the Arrangement including, McEwen and Golden Lake have relied on certain assumptions that they believe are reasonable at this time. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements and information contained in this news release concerning these times.</p><p>Risks and uncertainties that may cause such differences include but are not limited to: the risk that the Arrangement may not be completed on a timely basis, if at all; the conditions to the consummation of the Arrangement may not be satisfied; the risk that the Arrangement may involve unexpected costs, liabilities or delays; the possibility that legal proceedings may be instituted against the McEwen, Golden Lake and/or others relating to the Arrangement and the outcome of such proceedings; the possible occurrence of an event, change or other circumstance that could result in termination of the Arrangement; risks relating to the failure to obtain necessary court or other approvals; other risks inherent in the mining industry. Failure to obtain the requisite approvals, or the failure of the parties to otherwise satisfy the conditions to or complete the Arrangement, may result in the Arrangement not being completed on the proposed terms, or at all. In addition, if the Arrangement is not completed, the announcement of the Arrangement and the dedication of substantial resources of McEwen and Golden Lake to the completion of the Arrangement could have a material adverse impact on each of McEwen's and Golden Lake's share price, its current business relationships and on the current and future operations, financial condition, and prospects of each McEwen and Golden Lake.</p><p>Golden Lake expressly disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise except as otherwise required by applicable securities legislation.</p><p><strong>SOURCE:</strong> Golden Lake Exploration Inc.</p><br/><br/>View the original <a href='https://www.accessnewswire.com/newsroom/en/metals-and-mining/golden-lake-announces-closing-date-of-april-30-2026-for-arrangement-with-mcewen-i-1160838'>press release</a> on ACCESS Newswire<br/><br/>
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Golden Lake Exploration's acquisition by McEwen Inc. is set to close on April 30, 2026. Each share will convert to McEwen shares at a defined ratio, although there are risks of delays or challenges that could impact execution.

Golden Lake Announces Closing Date of April 30, 2026 for Arrangement with McEwen Inc.

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