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Mako Mining Provides Update ON Its San Albino Operation IN Nicaragua

Corporate Updates

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www.makominingcorp.com

TSX-V: MKO | OTCQX: MAKOF

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www.makominingcorp.com

TSX-V: MKO | OTCQX: MAKOF

October 31st, 2022

TSX-V: MKO; OTCQX: MAKOF

MAKO MINING PROVIDES UPDATE ON ITS SAN ALBINO OPERATION IN

NICARAGUA

Mako Mining Corp. (TSX-V: MKO; OTCQX: MAKOF) (“Mako” or the “Company”), a Canadian

company operating in Nicaragua, has been analyzing the October 24, 2022 announcement by

the United States Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Controls ( “OFAC”)

relating to new U.S. sanctions imposed on the General Directorate of Mines in Nicaragua (“DGM”)

pursuant to Executive Order (“EO”) 13851, as well as the issuance of EO 14088 (“October 24

measures”).

While the Company is currently undertaking an internal review of the impact of the October 24

measures on current and future planned operations in Nicaragua, in coordination with its U.S. and

Canadian advisors , and consistent with its commitment to comply with applicable legal and

regulatory requirements, the Company does not expect any material changes to its Nicaragua

operations due to the October 24 measures.

Akiba Leisman, CEO of Mako st ates that “we are committed to Nicaragua and the growth of our

San Albino mining operations. We are especially proud of the commitment and dedication of our

employees, the economic growth and success of our local communities and the broader Nueva

Segovia region, and look forward to the continuing success of our mine and Company.”

The Company will provide further updates once it has additional information, following discussions

with its advisors and the U.S. government, as necessary.

On behalf of the Board,

Akiba Leisman

CEO

About Mako

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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 prim ary 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

Statements contained herein that are not historical fact are considered “forward-looking information” within the meaning

of applicable securities laws. Forward-looking information is based on management’s current expectations, beliefs and

assumptions, and includes, without limitation: that the Company does not expect any material changes to its Nicaragua

operations due to the October 24 measures; that the Company looks forward to the continuing success of its mine and

the Company; that the Company will provide further updates once it has additional information, following discussions

with its advisors and the U.S. government, as necessary; and that the Company’s primary objective is 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, that the October 24 measures do

result in the need for material changes to the Company’s Nicaragua operations, impacting the continuing success of

the San Albino mine and the Company; risks and uncertainties relating to other political risks involving the Company’s

exploration and development of mineral properties interests , including any future E Os and sanctions imposed on

Nicaragua; the inherent uncertainty of cost estimates and the potential for unexpected costs and expense; commodity

price fluctuations, the inability or failure to obtain adequate financing on a timely basis and other risks and uncertainties

disclosed in the Company’s public filings at www.sedar.com. Forward-looking information contained herein is based on

management’s best judgment as of the date hereof, based on information currently available and is included for the

purposes of providing investors with the Company’s plans and expectations in connection with its busi ness and

operations, share and loan capital, and may not be appropriate for other purposes.

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.