Orea Continues to Bolster its Management Team to Focus on 5M oz Montagne d';Or Gold Deposit*

Orea Mining Corp. (TSX: OREA, OTCQX: OREAF) announced on February 2, 2023, the appointment of Rock Lefrançois to its board of directors, succeeding Marie-Hélène Bérard.

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Orea Mining Corp. (TSX: OREA, OTCQX: OREAF) announced on February 2, 2023, the appointment of Rock Lefrançois to its board of directors, succeeding Marie-Hélène Bérard. Lefrançois brings 35 years of experience, particularly in overseeing the Montagne d'Or gold deposit, which holds significant resources. He has a track record of managing exploration and development projects. The appointment aims to ensure technical continuity as Orea navigates the permitting stage of Montagne d'Or, which hosts 4.8 million ounces of resources. Bérard's resignation from the board follows a decade of contributions to the company, particularly in French regulatory systems.

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• Appointment of Rock Lefrançois enhances technical expertise on the board.
• Lefrançois has extensive experience with the Montagne d'Or gold deposit, crucial for the permitting stage.
• Montagne d'Or project contains substantial resources with potential for further exploration.

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VANCOUVER, BC, Feb. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Orea Mining Corp. ("Orea") (TSX: OREA) (OTCQX: OREAF) (FSE: 3CG) is pleased to announce that Rock Lefrançois, Orea's former President & CEO, has been appointed to Orea's board of directors, replacing outgoing director Marie-Hélène Bérard.

Robert Giustra, Chairman of Orea, commented: "The appointment of Mr. Lefrançois to the board of Orea is vital in ensuring technical continuity at Montagne d'Or."  Mr. Giustra further stated: "Nobody knows the Montagne d'Or gold deposit better than Rock; he managed the JV, carried-out all the exploration and development work, and supervised the completion of the Bankable Feasibility and Environmental and Social Impact Studies.  Rock will be particularly essential in the permitting stage." 

Rock Lefrançois is a professional geologist with 35 years of international experience in the search, evaluation and development of gold and base metal deposits throughout the Americas. During his 15 years of engagement with mid-tier mining companies he was responsible for the implementation of project generative and acquisition programs and the management of exploration and extensive resource and reserve definition drilling programs, and he collaborated on economic assessments.  For the last 20 years, Mr. Lefrançois has been involved in the management and development of publicly traded junior exploration and mine development companies.  In the position of President & COO of NioGold Mining Corp., he was a key contributor to the consolidation of the largest land position in the Malartic Gold Camp in Abitibi, Canada, the definition of 2 Moz of gold resources and the negotiation of strategic partnerships with gold producers. NioGold was taken over by the Osisko group of companies in 2016.  In the position of COO of Columbus Gold Corp. (now Orea Mining Corp.), Mr. Lefrançois was responsible for the management of a joint venture between Columbus and gold producer Nordgold for the completion of a Bankable Feasibility Study and an Environmental and Social Impact Study on the Montagne d'Or open pit gold mine project (4.8 Moz resources, 2.8 Moz reserves), located in French Guiana, South America, leading to a mine construction decision by the joint venture and the start of the permitting process.  Mr. Lefrançois served as CEO of Orea from March 2019 to August 2022.

Orea also reports that Marie-Hélène Bérard has resigned from the board of directors.  Over her 10 years on the board, Marie-Hélène made invaluable contributions to the success and growth of Orea, with her in-depth knowledge of the French administrative system and regulatory framework.  Marie-Hélène brought a wealth of experience to Orea, gained over a long and successful business career both in France and internationally.  She continues to act as a director of pre-eminent French public bodies, as well as listed and private companies.  Orea's board thanks her sincerely for her contributions over the years and wishes her the very best for the future.

*About Montagne d'Or

Orea is awaiting a decision by the Supreme Court of France regarding the renewal of the Montagne d'Or mining titles (see press release of May 10, 2022).  Montagne d'Or is an open pit gold mine development project with good grade, excellent metallurgy, and considerable potential to increase ounces by infill and expansion drilling.  Montagne d'Or hosts Measured Mineral Resources of 10.3 Mt at 1.804 g/t gold (600,000 oz), Indicated Mineral Resources of 74.8 Mt at 1.350 g/t gold (3.25 Moz) and additional Inferred Mineral Resources of 20.2 Mt at 1.48 g/t gold (960,000 oz), prepared in accordance with the requirements of National Instrument 43-101 - Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects ("NI 43-101"). The Mineral Resources are confined within a pit shell defined by a gold price of US$1,300/oz and a cut-off grade of 0.4 g/t gold. Mineral Reserves have also been defined with Proven Mineral Reserves of 8.25 Mt at 1.99 g/t gold (530,000 oz) and Probable Mineral Reserves of 45.87 Mt at 1.50 g/t gold (2.2 Moz). The Proven and Probable Mineral Reserves were estimated using a gold price of US$1,200 per ounce at varied cut-off grades from 0.552 to 0.665 g/t gold, dependent on lithological rock types, economics and estimated metallurgical recovery. Montagne d'Or ore can be readily processed to recover the contained gold and silver values using unit operations considered standard to the industry. 

Qualified Person

Rock Lefrançois, a Director of Orea, and a Qualified Person under National Instrument 43-101, has reviewed this news release and is responsible for the technical information reported herein, including verification of the data disclosed.

ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD:

Robert Giustra
Chairman

Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements made herein, including statements relating to matters that are not historical facts and statements of the Company's beliefs, intentions and expectations about developments, results and events which will or may occur in the future, constitute "forward looking information" within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation ("forward-looking statements"). Forward-looking statements relate to future events or future performance, reflect current expectations or beliefs regarding future events and are typically identified by words such as "anticipate", "could", "should", "expect", "seek", "may", "intend", "likely", "budget", "plan", "estimate", continue", "forecast", "believe", "predict", "potential", "target", "would", "might", "will", "focus", "develop", "discuss", and similar words, expressions or phrases (including negative variations) suggesting future outcomes or statements regarding an outlook. These include, but are not limited to, statements and information regarding: the Company's plans to construct and develop the Montagne d'Or project, including anticipated timing thereof; the timing, processes, outcome and other matters related to the renewal of the Montagne d'Or concessions, including the appeal from the French Government; action plans in response to the sanctions imposed on Nord Gold plc, results of any discussions or negotiations with Nord Gold plc regarding the acquisition of Montagne d'Or, directly or indirectly, including obtaining necessary approvals from regulatory and sanctions authorities; completion of the acquisition of the remaining 55.01% s interest of Montagne d'Or; plans to carry-out updated economic studies for Montagne d'Or project, including the possibility of resulting in a higher NPV; the impact from rulings by the French Constitutional Court regarding the French Mining Code; the satisfaction of regulatory requirements in respect of the permitting, construction and operation of the Montagne d'Or project, including but not limited to, the submission and processing of mine permit applications, the timing thereof and the timing of completion of environmental and engineering studies; the Company's ability to renew the concessions for the Montagne d'Or project and to comply with the conditions thereof; economic analysis for the Montagne d'Or project and related exploration objectives and plans; the conversion of mineral resources into mineral reserves and the conversion of inferred mineral resources into higher resource classification categories; the acquisition of exploration projects including terms of acquisition, exploration or development plans, intentions to acquire additional exploration or development interests and the implications thereof; the elimination or reduction of costs; the production capacity and potential of future plant and equipment; future exploration and mine plans, objectives and expectations and corporate planning of the Company, future studies and environmental impact statements and the timetable for completion and content thereof; impacts of government sanctions against the Company's joint venture partner; and statements as to management's expectations with respect to, among other things, the matters and activities contemplated in this news release.

Forward-looking statements are made based upon certain assumptions and other important factors that, if untrue, could cause the actual results, performance or achievements of the Company to be materially different from future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such statements. Such assumptions and analyses are made by the Company's management in light of their experience and perception of historical trends, current conditions and expected future developments, as well as other factors management believes are reasonable and appropriate in the circumstances. All assumptions and analyses are those of the Company's. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate. There can be no assurance any private placement in progress will complete, nor any financing targeting long term strategic investors. Forward-looking statements are based on numerous assumptions regarding present and future business strategies, local and global economic conditions, and the environment in which the Company will operate in the future, including compliance by the Company with regulatory and permitting requirements applicable in French Guiana, the sufficiency of Company's working capital; the Company's ability to secure additional funding for the continued exploration and development of its properties; the price of gold and other metals; and the Company's ability to retain key personnel. You are hence cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements.

Certain important factors that could cause actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements include, among others, political and economic risks in France, political and economic risks in French Guiana, risks related to the renewal applications for the Concessions and the possible outcomes thereof; possible negative outcomes of any appeals from the decision of the Administrative Court of Cayenne in French Guiana; possible negative impacts from rulings by the French Constitutional Court regarding the French Mining Code; regulatory risk including but not limited to unforeseen changes in regulatory requirements, the Company's ability to enforce its contractual and other legal rights to explore and exploit its properties, risks related to exploration and development, permitting and licensing risk, the estimation of mineral resources and mineral reserves and related interpretations and assumptions, future profitability of the Company, the ability to obtain additional financing on a timely basis, the price of gold and marketability thereof, government regulations including with respect to taxes, royalties, land tenure and land use, title to the Company's properties, currency exchange rates and fluctuations, environmental risks, dilution resulting from the issuance of additional securities of the Company, joint venture risks, reliance on Nord Gold plc as operator of the Montagne d'Or project, the availability of equipment, conflicts of interest, competition in the mining industry, uninsured risks, market fluctuations, global financial conditions, credit risk and risks arising from pandemics and epidemics such as the COVID-19 pandemic. Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual actions, events or results to differ materially from those described in forward-looking statements, there may be other factors that cause actions, events or results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. These statements, however, are subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual events or results to differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements.

Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. By their nature, forward-looking statements involve numerous assumptions, inherent risks and uncertainties, both general and specific, which contribute to the possibility that the predicted outcomes will not occur. Events or circumstances could cause the Company's actual results to differ materially from those estimated or projected and expressed in, or implied by, these forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ from these forward-looking statements are included in the "Risk Factors" section in Company's annual information form dated December 21, 2022, for the year ended September 30, 2022 ("AIF").

Readers are further cautioned that the list of factors enumerated in the "Risk Factors" section of the AIF that may affect future results is not exhaustive. When relying on the Company's forward-looking statements and information to make decisions with respect to the Company, investors and others should carefully consider the foregoing factors and other uncertainties and potential events. Furthermore, the forward-looking statements and information contained herein are made as of the date of this document and the Company does not undertake any obligation to update or to revise any of the included forward-looking statements or information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by applicable law. The forward-looking statements and information contained herein are expressly qualified by this cautionary statement.

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What is the significance of Rock Lefrançois joining Orea's board?

Rock Lefrançois's appointment is crucial for ensuring technical continuity at the Montagne d'Or project as the company moves towards the permitting stage.

What is the status of the Montagne d'Or project?

Montagne d'Or has significant resources estimated at 4.8 million ounces of gold and is currently awaiting a decision from the Supreme Court of France regarding mining title renewals.

Who replaced Marie-Hélène Bérard on Orea's board?

Rock Lefrançois replaced Marie-Hélène Bérard on Orea's board of directors.

What was Marie-Hélène Bérard's contribution to Orea?

Marie-Hélène Bérard contributed invaluable knowledge of the French regulatory framework over her 10 years on the board.

What experience does Rock Lefrançois bring to Orea?

Rock Lefrançois has 35 years of experience in gold and base metal deposits, especially in managing exploration and development projects, including the Montagne d'Or deposit.