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595 Burrard Street, Suite 2833

Vancouver, BC V7X 1K8

Tel: (604) 646-1580

www.makominingcorp.com

TSX-V: MKO | OTCQX: MAKOF

Suite 700 - 838 West Hastings St.

Vancouver, BC - V6C 0A6

IR: (647) 203-8793

www.makominingcorp.com

TSX-V: MKO | OTCQX: MAKOF

October 11th, 2023

TSX-V: MKO; OTCQX: MAKOF

MAKO MINING ANNOUNCES RECORD AU PRODUCTION IN SEPTEMBER

Mako Mining Corp. (TSX-V: MKO; OTCQX: MAKOF) (“Mako” or the “Company”) is pleased to

provide the following update:

After the Company resumed its original processing plan of producing 50% high grade diluted vein

material mixed with 50% lower grade stockpile material, which resulted in substantial

improvements in head grades and recoveries (see Press Release dated Sep 20 th, 2023), Mako

has recorded outstanding production results, reaching a record 3,817 Au Oz recovered in

September. A comprehensive quarterly production update will be released later this month.

Head grades averaged 8.4 g/t Au with recoveries of 85.5% during September. We expect this

trend to continue as the Company accesses the high er-grade zones at Las Conchitas while

maintaining an optimal blend to the plant.

On August 23rd, the Company increased its Wexford Loan by US$2M to ensure there was enough

working capital during the ramp -up at Las Conchitas. Since then, the Company has repaid

approximately US$1.0M in principal1 while increasing its cash and bullion from US$1.8M at the

end of Q2 2023 to approximately US$ 4.7M as of today.

Akiba Leisman, CEO of Mako states that “operating improvements, resulting from permits to begin

mining Las Conchitas in parallel with San Albino, have significantly improved free cash flow

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generation from the mine. This allows the Company to rapidly repay debt while investing heavily

in exploration. A maiden resource for Las Conchitas is very nearly complete, which will allow the

Company to be operating at these levels for year to come.”

Qualified Person

John Rust, a metallurgical engineer, and qualified person (as defined under NI 43-101) has read

and approved the technical information contained in this press release . Mr. Rust is a senior

metallurgist and a consultant to the Company.

On behalf of the Board,

Akiba Leisman

CEO

About Mako

Mako Mining Corp. is a publicly listed gold mining, development and exploration company. The

Company operates the high -grade San Albino gold mine in Nueva Segovia, Nicaragua, which

ranks as one of the highest -grade open pit gold mines globally . Mako’s primary objective is to

operate San Albino profitably and fund exploration of prospective targets on its district-scale land

package.

For further information: Mako Mining Corp., Akiba Leisman, Chief Executive Officer, Telephone:

203-862-7059, E -mail: [email protected] or visit our website at

www.makominingcorp.com and SEDAR www.sedar.com.

Forward-Looking Information: Some of the statements contained herein may be considered “forward -

looking information” within the meaning of applicable securities laws. Forward -looking information can be

identified by words such as, without limitation, “estimate", "project", "believe", "anticipate", "intend",

"expect", "plan", "predict", "may" or "should" or variations thereon or comparable terminology. The forward-

looking information contained herein reflects the Company’s current beliefs and expectations, based on

management’s reasonab le assumptions, and includes, without limitation, that the Company’s maiden

resources at Las Conchitas (expected to be published by the end of the quarter) will allow Mako to generate

a 5-year interim mining plan. Mako’s primary objective to operate San Albino profitably and fund exploration

of prospective targets on its district -scale land package. Such forward -looking information is subject to a

variety of risks and uncertainties which could cause actual events or results to differ materially from those

reflected in the forward -looking information, including, without limitation, changes in the Company’s

exploration and development plans and growth parameters and its ability to fund its growth to reach its

expected new record production numbers; unanticipat ed costs; the October 24 measures having impacts

on business operations not current expected, or new sanctions being imposed by the U.S. Treasury

Department or other government entity in Nicaragua in the future; and other risks and uncertainties as

disclosed in the Company’s public disclosure filings on SEDAR at www.sedar.com. Such information

contained herein represents management’s best judgment as of the date hereof, based on information

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currently available. Mako does not undertake to update any forward -looking information, except in

accordance with applicable securities laws.

Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the

policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.