Argo's Year-End 2024 Oil Reserves Report

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Argo Gold (ARBTF) has released its Year-End 2024 Oil Reserves Report, evaluated by Petrotech and Associates. The report covers the company's interests in five producing oil wells in the Lloydminster and Lindbergh areas in Alberta, plus five undeveloped well locations.

Key metrics include:

• Total Proved plus Probable reserves of 2,170.3 Mbbl (100% Heavy Crude Oil)
• Company's Gross reserves at 466.3 Mbbl
• Net Present Value (NPV) at 10% discount rate of $16.2 million

The evaluation was conducted using Sproule's December 31, 2024 Price Forecast for Heavy Crude Oil, with the report prepared in accordance with COGE Handbook and NI 51-101 standards.

Positive

• Total Proved plus Probable reserves of 2,170.3 Mbbl demonstrate significant resource base
• Healthy NPV of $16.2 million at 10% discount rate indicates strong economic viability
• Five undeveloped well locations provide future growth potential
• Company holds working interest in five currently producing oil wells

Negative

• Heavy crude oil typically sells at a discount compared to light crude
• Probable reserves (435.8 Mbbl) represent only 20% of total reserves, indicating limited upside potential

Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - May 8, 2025) - Argo Gold Inc's. (CSE: ARQ) (OTC Pink: ARBTF) (XFRA: A2ASDS) (XSTU: A2ASDS) (XBER: A2ASDS) ("Argo" or the "Company") Year-End 2024 Reserves Report ("Reserves Report"), with an effective date of December 31, 2024, is summarized below. The Reserves Report was completed by Petrotech and Associates, an independent qualified reserves evaluator based in Calgary, Alberta, and was prepared in accordance with the Canadian Oil and Gas Evaluation Handbook ("COGE Handbook") and National Instrument 51-101 Standards of Disclosure for Oil and Gas Activities ("NI 51-101"). The evaluation was conducted using the Sproule December 31, 2024, Price Forecast for Heavy Crude Oil (12^°API) at www.sproule.com, adjusted for each property.

The Reserves Report includes Argo's interest in the five current producing oil wells in the Lloydminster and Lindbergh areas in Alberta; and five undeveloped development well locations at current sites. The following table summarizes the information contained in the Reserves Report, with an effective date of December 31, 2024:

Year-End 2024 Heavy Crude Oil Reserves	100% Heavy Crude Oil Mbbl	Company Gross(1) Heavy Crude Oil Mbbl	Company Net(2) Heavy Crude Oil Mbbl	0% NPV MM$	10% NPV MM$	15% NPV MM$
Proved Developed Producing	827.4	200.3	173.4	10.6	7.9	7.0
Proved Undeveloped	907.2	170.1	148.0	8.0	5.4	4.6
Total Proved	1,734.5	370.3	321.4	18.6	13.3	11.6
Probable	435.8	96.0	79.4	5.4	2.8	2.2
Total Proved plus Probable	2,170.3	466.3	400.8	24.0	16.2	13.8

 

Table Notes:

(1) "Gross Reserves" are the Company's working interest reserves before the deduction of royalties.
(2) "Net Reserves" are the Company's working interest reserves after deductions of royalty obligations, plus the Company's royalty interests.
(3) Mbbl are thousand barrels
(4) MM$ are millions of dollars
(5) The numbers in the table may not add due to rounding.

The disclosures contained in this report represent information related to the Company's reserves, future net revenue, and discounted value of future net cash flows as of December 31, 2024.

The Company has filed its Form 51-101 F1 Statement of Reserves Data and Other Oil and Gas Information ("Form F1"), Form 51-101 F2 Report on Reserves Data by Independent Qualified Reserves Evaluator ("Form F2"), and Form 51-101 F3 Report of Management and Directors on Oil and Gas Disclosure ("Form F3") for the year ending December 31, 2024. These documents are also posted on the Company's website at www.argogold.com and SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca.

About Argo Gold

Argo Gold is a Canadian mineral exploration and development company, and an oil producer. Argo Gold is listed on the Canadian Securities Exchange (www.thecse.com) CSE: ARQ as well as OTC: ARBTF and XFRA, XSTU, XBER: A2ASDS.

Judy Baker, CEO
(416) 786-7860
jbaker@argogold.ca
www.argogold.com

NEITHER THE CANADIAN SECURITIES EXCHANGE NOR ITS REGULATIONS SERVICES PROVIDER HAVE REVIEWED OR ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE ADEQUACY OR ACCURACY OF THIS RELEASE.

Forward-looking Information Cautionary Statement

Except for statements of historic fact, this news release contains certain "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable securities law. Forward-looking information is frequently characterized by words such as "plan", "expect", "project", "intend", "believe", "anticipate", "estimate" and other similar words, or statements that certain events or conditions "may" or "will" occur. Forward-looking statements are based on the opinions and estimates at the date the statements are made, and are subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual events or results to differ materially from those anticipated in the forward-looking statements including, but not limited to the financing not being completed in its entirety, or at all, delays or uncertainties with drilling and surface preparation work, and not achieving hoped for exploration success. There are uncertainties inherent in forward-looking information, including factors beyond the Company's control. The Company undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking information if circumstances or management's estimates or opinions should change except as required by law. The reader is cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. Additional information identifying risks and uncertainties that could affect financial results is contained in the Company's filings with Canadian securities regulators, which filings are available.

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FAQ

What are ARBTF's total proved plus probable oil reserves as of December 2024?

Argo Gold's total proved plus probable reserves as of December 31, 2024, are 2,170.3 Mbbl of heavy crude oil (100% basis), with company gross reserves of 466.3 Mbbl.

What is the Net Present Value (NPV) of Argo Gold's oil reserves at 10% discount?

The Net Present Value (NPV) of Argo Gold's reserves at a 10% discount rate is $16.2 million for total proved plus probable reserves.

How many producing oil wells does ARBTF have in Alberta?

Argo Gold has five currently producing oil wells in the Lloydminster and Lindbergh areas in Alberta, along with five undeveloped development well locations.

What is the breakdown between proved and probable reserves for ARBTF?

Argo Gold has total proved reserves of 1,734.5 Mbbl (100% basis) and probable reserves of 435.8 Mbbl (100% basis), with proved reserves comprising about 80% of total reserves.