Osisko Gold Enters Support and Benefits Agreement with the District of Wells for the Cariboo Gold Project
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Osisko Gold Group (NYSE: OGG, TSXV: OGG) entered into a Support and Benefits Agreement with the District of Wells, BC, effective July 21, 2026, for its 100%-owned, fully permitted Cariboo Gold Project. Over a three-year term, Osisko Gold may make voluntary contributions of up to $3.0 million, at its sole discretion, to support social and economic initiatives identified by the District.
The Agreement includes targeted capital and operating support of $500,000 for the WILDways High School and a framework for ongoing collaboration on additional community infrastructure priorities as the project advances toward construction.
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Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | 24h Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 15 | Name change | Neutral | +0.0% | Completed corporate name change and prepared trading under the OGG ticker |
| Jul 08 | Drilling results | Positive | +4.2% | Reported high-grade mineralization beyond the existing Cariboo resource footprint |
| Jun 24 | Shareholder meeting | Neutral | -4.1% | Shareholders approved corporate matters and directors were elected |
| Jun 09 | Drilling results | Positive | -1.2% | Completed infill drilling and reported high-grade Lowhee Zone intercepts |
| Jun 02 | Management change | Neutral | -4.7% | Nominated a director and proposed changing the company name |
24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.
Recent reactions were mixed: one drilling update gained 4.2%, another fell 1.23%, while neutral corporate events recorded 0%, -4.07%, and -4.73%.
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TORONTO, July 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Osisko Gold Group Inc. (NYSE: OGG, TSXV: OGG) ("Osisko Gold" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that it has entered into a Support and Benefits Agreement (the "Agreement") with the District of Wells, British Columbia (the "District"), through the Company's wholly owned subsidiary, Barkerville Gold Mines Ltd., effective July 21, 2026, to support social and economic initiatives within the District in respect of the Company's
The Agreement reinforces the Company's commitment to being a responsible and proactive member of the community as the Project advances. It provides for social and economic benefits to the District, reflects the Company's commitment to addressing local interests and concerns, and establishes a framework for ongoing collaboration as the Project advances.
"This Agreement reflects a strong and collaborative partnership between the District of Wells and Osisko. As the Project moves toward construction, this Agreement provides us with critical resources and structure to address community needs and ensure that residents benefit from the opportunities ahead. We look forward to building on this foundation together," said Ed Coleman, Mayor of the District of Wells.
"The District and its residents are key partners as we advance the Cariboo Gold Project. Through this Agreement, we remain committed to ensuring that the positive benefits of the Project are felt locally and meaningfully. The initiatives supported under this Agreement are intended to deliver lasting, positive benefits to the community and we look forward to continuing to work closely with the District as the Project progresses," said Greg Perrins, VP, Sustainable Development of Osisko Gold.
Over its three-year term, the Agreement contemplates voluntary financial contributions by the Company of up to
- Targeted capital and operating support of
$500,000 for the WILDways High School. This funding is intended to support the school's infrastructure needs and continued operation to provide high-school-aged residents of Wells with the opportunity to attend high school in their local community. - Other community infrastructure initiatives.
The Company recognizes that community engagement is an ongoing process and remains committed to working collaboratively with the District to address the community's social and economic priorities as the Project advances.
| ABOUT OSISKO GOLD GROUP INC. Osisko Gold Group Inc. is a continental North American gold development company focused on past producing mining camps with district-scale potential. The Company's objective is to become an intermediate gold producer through the development of its flagship, fully permitted, For further information, visit our website at www.osiskogold.ca or contact: | |
| Sean Roosen Chairman and CEO Email: sroosen@osiskogold.ca Tel: +1 (514) 940-0685 | Philip Rabenok Vice President, Investor Relations Email: prabenok@osiskogold.ca Tel: +1 (437) 423-3644 |
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