James Bay Resources Limited Announces Court of Appeal Decision from Judgement Received in Claims Against Mak Mera and Wale Sola

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James Bay Resources Limited (CSE: JBR) announced an unfavorable Court of Appeal decision regarding its legal claims against Mak Mera Nigeria Limited and Wale Sola. The appeal reversed a previous ruling where James Bay was awarded $405,000 in repayment and $200,000 in defamation damages.

The Court significantly reduced the defamation damages to just $1,000 and reversed the previous $309,401.91 costs award. Additionally, James Bay must now pay $400,000 in trial costs and $50,000 in appeal costs. The company retains the right to seek leave to appeal to the Supreme Court of Canada.

Positive

• Right to seek leave to appeal to the Supreme Court of Canada remains available

Negative

• Loss of $405,000 repayment award from previous ruling
• Defamation damages reduced from $200,000 to $1,000
• Company must pay $450,000 in total legal costs
• Previous $309,401.91 costs award in company's favor was reversed

Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - July 31, 2025) -  James Bay Resources Limited (CSE: JBR) ("James Bay" or the "Company")announced today the Ontario Court of Appeal decision (the "Appeal Decision") in the appeal (the "Appeal") by Mak Mera Nigeria Limited ("Mak Mera") and Wale Sola from the decision of Justice Papageorgiou (the "Decision") of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, in the claim made by James Bay against Mak Mera and Wale Sola. The Appeal Decision reversed the Decision, where James Bay was awarded $405,000 to be repaid by Mak Mera, plus $200,000 in damages for defamation against Mak Mera and Wale Sola, jointly and severally. The Appeal Decision set aside the award of $405,000, and while the finding of defamation stood, the damages award was reduced to $1,000.

In addition, the costs award of $309,401.91 solely against Mak Mera rendered under the Decision was reversed, with the Ontario Court of Appeal awarding costs of $400,000 for the trial to be paid by James Bay, along with costs of $50,000 for the Appeal itself.

James Bay has the right to seek leave to appeal of the Appeal Decision to the Supreme Court of Canada.

About James Bay Resources Limited

James Bay is a Canadian resource company with 81,076,241 shares outstanding and trades on the Canadian Securities Exchange under the symbol "JBR". Please visit the James Bay website at www.jamesbayresources.com.

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For further information please contact:

Stephen Shefsky
President and CEO
Tel: 416-366-4200
sshefsky@jamesbayresources.com

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FAQ

What was the outcome of James Bay Resources' Court of Appeal decision against Mak Mera?

The Court of Appeal reversed the previous judgment, eliminating the $405,000 repayment award and reducing defamation damages from $200,000 to $1,000.

How much will James Bay Resources have to pay in legal costs following the appeal?

James Bay must pay $400,000 in trial costs and an additional $50,000 in appeal costs, totaling $450,000.

What legal options remain for James Bay Resources after the Appeal Decision?

James Bay Resources retains the right to seek leave to appeal the decision to the Supreme Court of Canada.

What was the original court ruling for James Bay Resources vs Mak Mera that got reversed?

The original ruling awarded James Bay $405,000 in repayment from Mak Mera, $200,000 in defamation damages, and $309,401.91 in costs.