Canadian Gold Corp. Announces Shareholders Approve Arrangement with McEwen

Rhea-AI Summary

Canadian Gold Corp (STRRF) announced that shareholders approved a statutory plan of arrangement with McEwen (MUX) at a special meeting held on December 5, 2025.

The arrangement was approved by 99.998% of votes cast and 99.996% of disinterested votes after excluding 79,681,855 interested-party votes; votes for the Arrangement represent ~64.79% of issued common shares. Under the arrangement agreement dated October 10, 2025, each Canadian Gold share will be exchanged for 0.0225 McEwen common shares.

TSX Venture Exchange granted conditional approval and the company expects a British Columbia Supreme Court final order on or about December 10, 2025, with closing anticipated on or about January 5, 2026, subject to customary conditions.

Positive

• Shareholder approval: 99.998% of votes cast
• Disinterested shareholder approval: 99.996%
• Exchange ratio set at 0.0225 McEwen shares per Canadian Gold share
• TSX Venture Exchange granted conditional approval

Negative

• Votes for the transaction represent only ~64.79% of issued common shares
• Completion subject to court and customary closing conditions

Key Figures

Share exchange ratio: 0.0225 McEwen shares per Canadian Gold share Overall approval rate: 99.998% Disinterested approval rate: 99.996% +4 more

7 metrics

Share exchange ratio 0.0225 McEwen shares per Canadian Gold share Consideration under the Arrangement Agreement dated October 10, 2025

Overall approval rate 99.998% Votes cast by all shareholders at Dec 5, 2025 special meeting

Disinterested approval rate 99.996% Votes cast by disinterested shareholders under MI 61-101

Excluded interested votes 79,681,855 votes Votes held by interested parties excluded from MI 61-101 calculation

Support vs shares outstanding 64.79% Votes in favour as a percentage of total issued and outstanding shares

Court hearing date On or about December 10, 2025 Expected date to seek final court order for the Arrangement

Anticipated closing date On or about January 5, 2026 Targeted closing of the Arrangement, subject to conditions

Market Reality Check

Price: $0.4620 Vol: Volume 1,046 is well belo...

low vol

$0.4620 Last Close

Volume Volume 1,046 is well below 20-day average 27,249 (relative volume 0.04). low

Technical Price 0.43276 is trading above 200-day MA 0.21 before this announcement.

Peers on Argus

Peers in the Gold industry showed mixed moves, from -4.52% (FSXLF) to +18.1% (GA...

Peers in the Gold industry showed mixed moves, from -4.52% (FSXLF) to +18.1% (GAYMF). With STRRF up 4.56% and no broad, one-direction move, trading appeared more company-specific than sector-driven.

Historical Context

4 past events · Latest: Oct 14 (Positive)

Pattern 4 events

Date	Event	Sentiment	Move	Catalyst
Oct 14	M&A agreement	Positive	+20.3%	Definitive arrangement agreement for McEwen to acquire Canadian Gold.
Jul 28	M&A intent	Positive	+7.9%	Binding letter of intent outlining share-exchange acquisition by McEwen.
Jul 17	Exploration update	Positive	+1.6%	Launch of exploration at Hammond Reef South and Tartan West with high grades.
Jun 25	Operational update	Positive	+9.8%	Lifting of evacuation order near Tartan Mine and plan to resume assessment.

Pattern Detected

Recent company-specific news, especially M&A-related announcements, has tended to see positive, aligned price reactions.

Recent Company History

Over the last few months, Canadian Gold has progressed from a binding letter of intent with McEwen on Jul 28, 2025 to a definitive arrangement agreement on Oct 10, 2025, with respective next-day moves of +7.91% and +20.3%. Operational updates around the Tartan Mine and exploration programs also saw positive reactions. Today’s shareholder approval of the arrangement continues this M&A thread, moving the transaction toward court and exchange approvals.

Market Pulse Summary

This announcement confirms overwhelming shareholder support, with approval levels near 100% from bot...

Analysis

This announcement confirms overwhelming shareholder support, with approval levels near 100% from both all shareholders and disinterested shareholders, advancing the planned share-for-share business combination with McEwen. It follows earlier steps such as the letter of intent and definitive agreement, which previously moved the stock. Investors may track upcoming court approval around December 10, 2025 and the targeted closing around January 5, 2026, while considering how final conditions and timing align with prior expectations.

Key Terms

statutory plan of arrangement, business corporations act (british columbia), multilateral instrument 61-101, tsx venture exchange

4 terms

statutory plan of arrangement regulatory

"to be completed by way of statutory plan of arrangement (the "Arrangement") under the Business"

A statutory plan of arrangement is a formal, court‑approved legal process companies use to reorganize, merge, buy or change the rights of shareholders and creditors. Think of it like a referee‑backed roadmap that stakeholders vote on and a judge signs off so the deal can bind everyone, even those who disagree; investors care because it can change ownership, share value, voting rights and timelines for receiving cash or new securities.

business corporations act (british columbia) regulatory

"plan of arrangement (the "Arrangement") under the Business Corporations Act (British Columbia)."

A provincial law that sets the rules for forming, managing and winding up corporations registered in British Columbia, including how directors and shareholders must act, what information companies must disclose, and how disputes are handled. Investors care because it provides a predictable rulebook — like referees and play-by-play rules in a game — that protects shareholder rights, clarifies management duties and disclosure obligations, and therefore affects a company’s legal risk and investment value.

multilateral instrument 61-101 regulatory

"as required by Multilateral Instrument 61-101 of the Canadian Securities Administrators"

Multilateral Instrument 61-101 is a securities regulation that sets rules for certain corporate deals—like mergers, asset sales, or related-party transactions—to protect minority shareholders by requiring extra disclosure, independent valuation and, in many cases, formal shareholder approval. Think of it as an impartial referee and checklist that forces companies to show the full playbook and get a vote or an independent price opinion, so investors can judge whether a proposed deal is fair and avoid being overridden by insiders.

tsx venture exchange regulatory

"it has obtained conditional approval from the TSX Venture Exchange with respect to the Arrangement"

A junior stock exchange in Canada where smaller, early-stage companies list shares to raise capital and gain public visibility. Think of it as a farmers’ market for young businesses: it offers investors a chance to buy into fast-growing but higher-risk ventures, with looser listing rules and typically lower liquidity than major exchanges. It matters because performance and financing on this exchange can signal growth prospects or risk for investors.

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Flin Flon, Manitoba--(Newsfile Corp. - December 5, 2025) - Canadian Gold Corp. (TSXV: CGC) ("Canadian Gold") is pleased to announce that at a special meeting of its shareholders (the "Meeting") held on December 5, 2025, shareholders overwhelmingly approved the special resolution authorizing the previously announced business combination with McEwen Inc. (NYSE: MUX) (TSX: MUX) ("McEwen") to be completed by way of statutory plan of arrangement (the "Arrangement") under the Business Corporations Act (British Columbia).

The Arrangement was approved by 99.998% of the votes cast by shareholders present in person or represented by proxy at the Meeting. In addition, as required by Multilateral Instrument 61-101 of the Canadian Securities Administrators ("MI 61-101"), the Arrangement was also approved by 99.996% of the votes cast by disinterested shareholders, after excluding the 79,681,855 votes held by "interested parties" (as defined under MI 61-101). The total votes cast in favour of the Arrangement represented approximately 64.79% of Canadian Gold's total issued and outstanding common shares.

Under the terms of the arrangement agreement dated October 10, 2025 between Canadian Gold and McEwen (the "Arrangement Agreement"), which was negotiated at arms-length, each holder of a common share of Canadian Gold (each, a "Canadian Gold Share") will receive 0.0225 common shares of McEwen for each Canadian Gold Share held.

Canadian Gold is also pleased to announce that it has obtained conditional approval from the TSX Venture Exchange with respect to the Arrangement, subject to customary conditions. Canadian Gold anticipates attending the British Columbia Supreme Court on or about December 10, 2025 to obtain the final order of the Court.

Completion of the Arrangement remains subject to the satisfaction of customary conditions applicable to transactions of this nature, including receipt of requisite court and stock exchange approvals. If all necessary approvals are obtained and the conditions to the Arrangement are met or waived, the Arrangement is anticipated to close on or about January 5, 2026.

About Canadian Gold

Canadian Gold Corp. is a Canadian-based mineral exploration and development company whose objective is to expand the high-grade gold resource at the past producing Tartan Mine, located in Flin Flon, Manitoba. The historic Tartan Mine currently has a 2017 indicated mineral resource estimate of 240,000 oz gold (1,180,000 tonnes at 6.32 g/t gold) and an inferred estimate of 37,000 oz gold (240,000 tonnes at 4.89 g/t gold). (Tartan Lake Project Technical Report, Manitoba, Canada, April 2017 authored by Mining Plus Canada Consulting Ltd.). The Company also holds a 100% interest in greenfield exploration properties in Ontario and Quebec adjacent to some of Canada's largest gold mines and development projects, specifically, the Canadian Malartic Mine (QC), the Hemlo Mine (ON) and Hammond Reef Project (ON). McEwen holds a 5.6% interest in Canadian Gold, and Robert McEwen, the founder and former CEO of Goldcorp, and Chairman and CEO of McEwen, holds a 32.5% interest in Canadian Gold.

For Further Information, Please Contact:
Michael Swistun, CFA
President & CEO
Canadian Gold Corp.
(204) 232-1373
info@canadiangoldcorp.com

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Neither the NYSE, TSX or TSX-V have reviewed and do not accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of the contents of this news release, which has been prepared by the management of McEwen and Canadian Gold.

Forward-Looking Statements

This news release contains "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, are forward-looking statements and are based on expectations, estimates and projections as at the date of this news release. Any statement that involves discussions with respect to predictions, expectations, beliefs, plans, projections, objectives, assumptions, future events or performance (often but not always using phrases such as "expects", or "does not expect", "is expected", "anticipates" or "does not anticipate", "plans", "budget", "scheduled", "forecasts", "estimates", "believes" or "intends" or variations of such words and phrases or stating that certain actions, events or results "may" or "could", "would", "might" or "will" be taken to occur or be achieved) are not statements of historical fact and may be forward-looking statements.

In this news release, forward-looking statements relate to, among other things, statements regarding: the Arrangement; the Arrangement Agreement; the receipt of necessary court and regulatory approvals for the Arrangement; the anticipated timeline for completing the Arrangement; the terms and conditions pursuant to which the Arrangement will be completed, if at all; the anticipated benefits of the Arrangement including, but not limited to McEwen having an 100% interest in the Tartan Mine; expectations regarding the combined company; the future financial and operational performance of the combined company; the combined company's exploration and development programs; and potential future revenue and cost synergies resulting from the Arrangement. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future results and involve risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially from the potential results discussed in the forward-looking statements.

In respect of the forward-looking statements concerning the Arrangement and the anticipated timing for completion of the Arrangement including, but not limited to the expectation of McEwen having a 100% interest in the Tartan Mine, McEwen and Canadian Gold have relied on certain assumptions that they believe are reasonable at this time, including assumptions as to the ability of the parties to receive, in a timely manner and on satisfactory terms, the necessary regulatory, court, stock exchange and other third party approvals and the ability of the parties to satisfy, in a timely manner, the other conditions to the completion of the Arrangement. This timeline may change for a number of reasons, including inability to secure necessary regulatory, court, stock exchange or other third-party approvals in the time assumed or the need for additional time to satisfy the other conditions to the completion of the Arrangement. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements and information contained in this news release concerning these times.

Risks and uncertainties that may cause such differences include but are not limited to: the risk that the Arrangement may not be completed on a timely basis, if at all; the conditions to the consummation of the Arrangement may not be satisfied; the risk that the Arrangement may involve unexpected costs, liabilities or delays; the possibility that legal proceedings may be instituted against the McEwen, Canadian Gold and/or others relating to the Arrangement and the outcome of such proceedings; the possible occurrence of an event, change or other circumstance that could result in termination of the Arrangement; risks relating to the failure to obtain necessary court approval; other risks inherent in the mining industry. Failure to obtain the requisite approvals, or the failure of the parties to otherwise satisfy the conditions to or complete the Arrangement, may result in the Arrangement not being completed on the proposed terms, or at all. In addition, if the Arrangement is not completed, the announcement of the Arrangement and the dedication of substantial resources of McEwen and Canadian Gold to the completion of the Arrangement could have a material adverse impact on each of McEwen's and Canadian Gold's share price, its current business relationships and on the current and future operations, financial condition, and prospects of each McEwen and Canadian Gold.

Canadian Gold expressly disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise except as otherwise required by applicable securities legislation.

To view the source version of this press release, please visit https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/277054

FAQ

What did Canadian Gold (STRRF) shareholders vote on December 5, 2025?

Shareholders approved a statutory plan of arrangement with McEwen, supported by 99.998% of votes cast.

What is the exchange ratio in the Canadian Gold (STRRF) arrangement with McEwen?

Each Canadian Gold share will be exchanged for 0.0225 common shares of McEwen under the arrangement agreement dated October 10, 2025.

When is the Canadian Gold (STRRF) arrangement expected to close?

If approvals and conditions are satisfied, the Arrangement is anticipated to close on or about January 5, 2026.

Does the Canadian Gold (STRRF) arrangement have exchange and court approvals?

The TSX Venture Exchange provided conditional approval; the company expects to seek a final court order on or about December 10, 2025.

How many votes were excluded as interested-party votes in the STRRF shareholder vote?

79,681,855 votes held by interested parties were excluded when calculating disinterested shareholder approval under MI 61-101.

What shareholder approval percentages did Canadian Gold (STRRF) report for the Arrangement?

The Arrangement was approved by 99.998% of votes cast overall and 99.996% of disinterested votes.