Besra Gold Inc. reports developments for its gold exploration and development business, including the Bau Gold Project in Sarawak and tenure matters connected to the Jugan deposit. Company updates include mining lease renewals, engagement with Sarawak authorities, quarterly activities and cash-flow reporting, and cost-review initiatives affecting its Malaysian operations.
Besra Gold news also includes governance and shareholder matters, such as requisitioned meetings, board-composition proposals, company secretary changes, and disclosures tied to material agreements including the Gold Purchase Agreement.
Besra Gold (OTC: BESAF) says its board accepted a shareholder requisition under Section 143 of the Canada Business Corporations Act and disclosed proposed resolutions to be voted at a Special Meeting on 16 June 2026 EDT / 17 June 2026 AWST.
Resolutions seek removal of Matthew Greentree, appointment of Peter Crooks and Matthew Antill, and new shareholder controls and quarterly disclosure requirements related to the Gold Purchase Agreement (GPA)/b) with Quantum Metal Recovery Inc (QMRI).Further meeting details, voting instructions and a management information circular will be provided to shareholders of record in advance; shareholders need take no action now.
Besra Gold (OTC: BESAF) announced a new special meeting after its board determined a dissident requisition received March 2, 2026, is a valid shareholder requisition under Section 143 of the Canada Business Corporations Act.
The previously scheduled May 19, 2026 meeting has been cancelled. The Special Meeting will be held in Canada on June 16, 2026 at 10:00 p.m. EDT and in Australia on June 17, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. AWST. A management information circular and voting details will be provided to shareholders of record in advance; shareholders are not required to take action now.
Besra Gold (OTC:BESAF) says it received a second notice purporting to be under Section 143 of the Canada Business Corporations Act on 2 March 2026 from Mr. Ron Mehmet, adding proposed board-composition resolutions to an earlier purported notice dated 15 January 2026.
The company announced a Special General Meeting set for 19 May 2026 at 9:00 a.m. AWST, is reviewing both notices, has sought legal advice on their validity, and says it will convene a meeting if the notices are determined valid, acknowledging considerable cost to the company.
Besra Gold (OTC: BESAF) says the Sarawak Government has conditionally renewed Mining Lease ML 05/2012/1D, which covers the Jugan deposit at the Bau Gold Project.
The renewal secures continuity of tenure for Jugan, is the first mining lease renewal since listing in October 2021, and comes with formal conditions yet to be provided. Besra will continue engagement with authorities to clarify conditions and progress other renewals.
Besra Gold (BESAF) has scheduled a special shareholders meeting for 9:00 a.m. AWST on Tuesday, 19 May 2026 in response to a shareholder requisition. The requisitioning shareholders collectively hold 5.38% of outstanding shares under Section 143 of the Canada Business Corporations Act. Further meeting details, agenda items and voting instructions will be provided to shareholders in a management information circular and mailed to shareholders of record as of the record date. Shareholders are not required to take action now. The announcement was authorized by the board of directors and provides investor and media contact emails for inquiries.
Besra Gold (OTC: BESAF) has appointed Hannah Cabatit as Company Secretary effective immediately, replacing Michael Higginson.
Ms. Cabatit is an employee of Mirador Corporate and is a Certified Practicing Accountant with over 10 years' experience providing company secretarial, ASX and ASIC compliance, statutory financial reporting and corporate advisory services to ASX-listed and public companies. Under ASX Listing Rule 12.6 she will be the company's primary contact for ASX listing rule matters. The company notes Mr. Higginson received a termination notice to his Consultancy Services Agreement on 22 December 2025 and thanks him for his contribution.
Investor and media contact details are provided for follow-up.
Besra Gold (OTC: BESAF) announced organizational changes on 5 January 2026 as part of its strategic review and cost-reduction program initiated 13 November 2025.
The Board restructured Malaysian operations: Matthew Antill, managing director of North Borneo Gold Sdn Bhd, was made redundant effective 22 December 2025 and will receive contractual entitlements. Michael Higginson, company secretary engaged under a consultancy agreement, was given notice on 22 December 2025 and will provide services until the notice concludes on 22 March 2026.
Ray Shaw, chief technical officer, remains focused on government and community engagement and the renewal of licences for the Bau Gold Project in Sarawak.
Besra Gold (symbol: BESAF) announced its refreshed Board of Directors following the Annual General and Special Meeting on December 16, 2025. The board now comprises John Blake (Non-Executive Chairman), Matthew Greentree (Non-Executive Director) and David Potter (Non-Executive Director).
Each director brings extensive mining and resource-sector experience: Blake (35 years, surveyor and mining engineer), Greentree (25+ years, geologist, former MD/CEO of Ausgold 2017–2024) and Potter (30+ years, resource-sector consultant with geology and mineral economics credentials). The Board said it will focus on progressing exploration objectives at the Bau Gold Project.
Besra Gold (BESAF) announced on December 12, 2025 that Michael Higginson will not stand for election as a director at the Annual General and Special Meeting scheduled for 16 December 2025 in Perth.
The Board notes there are three director positions and three candidates now standing, and it recommends shareholders vote in favour of the election of David Potter. Resolution 2(c) on the meeting agenda will be withdrawn as a result of Higginson's decision. Higginson will continue as Company Secretary and Chief Corporate Officer. The Board expressed appreciation for his service.
Besra Gold (BESAF) announced board changes effective November 17, 2025. David Izzard resigned as director and chair. The Board appointed Michael Higginson as a director to complete Izzard's term; Higginson will stand for re-election at the upcoming Annual General and Special Meeting. Michael has served as Besra's Company Secretary and Chief Corporate Officer since April 3, 2023 and previously served as a director from 6 September 2024 to 19 May 2025. The Board also resolved to appoint Dr John Blake as Non-Executive Chair. Following these changes the Board comprises John Blake (Non-Executive Chair), Matthew Greentree, and Michael Higginson.