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Sama Resources Inc. Announces Approval of Plan of Arrangement

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TSX Venture Symbol: SME

SAMA RESOURCES INC./

RESSOURCES SAMA INC.

Suite 132, 1320 Graham

Ville Mont-Royal, Québec

Canada, H3P 3C8

NR 2023-09

SAMA RESOURCES INC. ANNOUNCES APPROVAL OF PLAN OF

ARRANGEMENT

Montreal, Quebec, June 30, 2023 - (“Sama” or the “ Company”) (TSX-V: SME; OTC-PK: SAMMF)

is pleased to announce that, at today’s annual and special meeting of shareholders (the “ Meeting”), its

shareholders (“ Shareholders”) voted in favor of a special resolution to approve the previously-

announced plan of arrangement (the “ Arrangement”) pursuant to which, among other things, the

common shares of its subsidiary SRQ Resources Inc. (“ SRQ”) will be spun-out and distributed to the

Shareholders, subject to the terms and conditions of an arrangement agreement dated May 17, 2023.

The Arrangement required approval by at least two-thirds of the votes cast by Shareholders present in

person or represented by proxy at the Meeting.

A total of 84,235,195 Company common shares or 38.33% of the Company’s issued and outstanding

common shares at the record date (May 19, 2023) were represented in person or by proxy at the Meeting.

Of the votes cast with respect to the Arrangement, an aggregate of 83,150,996 were voted in favor of the

Arrangement, representing approximately 99.98% of the votes cast on the resolution. 20,000 votes were

cast against the Arrangement resolution, representing approximately 0.02% of the total votes cast.

Completion of the Arrangement remains subject to court approval as well as other customary closing

conditions. It is expected that the Company will apply for a final order of the Quebec Superior Court of

Justice (Commercial Division) approving the Arrangement on July 20, 2023. Assuming that the conditions

to closing are satisfied, it is expected that the Arrangement will be completed in the month of August

2023. Following completion of the Arrangement, SRQ intends on listing its common shares on the TSX

Venture Exchange (“TSX-V”). Any such listing remains subject to the approval of the TSX-V.

The Company is also pleased to announce that all nominees listed in the management information circular

dated May 29, 2023 (the “Circular”) were elected as directors of the Company at the Meeting.

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The following seven directors were elected:

Director Nominee Votes For % of Votes

For

Votes Against % of Votes

Against

Benoit La Salle 70,634,496 84.67 12,786,000 15.33

Marc-Antoine Audet 70,714,996 84.66 12,816,000 15.34

Marcel Aubut 73,409,996 87.88 10,121,000 12.12

Eric Finlayson 81,622,496 97.72 1,908,500 2.28

Ousmane Paye 83,483,496 99.94 47,500 0.06

Richard Quesnel 73,50l,496 87.99 10,029,500 12.01

Quentin Markin 81,609,496 97.70 1,921,500 2.30

Mr. Quentin Markin was appointed as a new member to the Board of Directors to replace Mr. Govind

Friedland, who did not stand for re-election. The Company thanks Mr. Friedland for his contributions to

the Board in the past years and wishes him well in his future endeavours.

The following resolutions were also passed at the Meeting:

 The proposal to re-appoint PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as auditors of the Company for the

ensuing year and authorize the directors to fix their remuneration.

Votes For: 84,205,195 (99.96%)

Votes Withheld/Abstained: 30,000 (0.04%)

 The re-approval of the Company’s stock option plan.

Votes For: 83,429,611 (99.88%)

Votes Against: 101,385 (0.12%)

 The adoption by SRQ of an omnibus equity incentive compensation plan, in the form appended

to the Circular.

Votes For: 70,583,946 (84.50%)

Votes Against: 12,947,050 (15.50%)

About Sama Resources Inc.

Sama is a Canadian-based, growth-oriented resource company focused on exploring the Samapleu nickel-

copper project in Côte d’Ivoire, West Africa. The Company is managed by experienced industry

professionals with a strong track record of discovery. Sama is committed to developing and exploiting

the Samapleu Nickel-Copper and Platinum Group Element Resources.

Sama’s projects are located approximately 600 km northwest of Abidjan in Côte d’Ivoire and are flanked

to the west by the Ivorian and Guinean borders . Sama’s projects are located adjacent to the large world-

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class nickel-cobalt laterite deposits of Sipilou and Foungouesso, forming a 125 km-long new Base Metal

Camp in West Africa.

Sama owns 70% interest in the Samapleu nickel-copper project in Côte d’Ivoire with its joint venture

partner Ivanhoe Electric owning 30%. Ivanhoe Electric has the option to purchase up to a 60% interest in

the project.

For more information about Sama, please visit Sama’s website at www.samaresources.com.

Contact Information:

Dr. Marc-Antoine Audet, President and CEO

Tel: (514) 726-4158

Mr. Matt Johnston, Corporate Development Advisor

Tel: (604) 443-3835 or (877) 792-6688, Ext. 5

Forward-Looking Statements

Certain of the statements made and information contained herein are “forward-looking statements” or

“forward-looking information” within the meaning of Canadian securities legislation. Forward-looking

statements and forward-looking information such as “will”, could”, “expect”, “estimate”, “evidence”,

“potential”, “appears”, “seems”, “suggest”, are subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties which

could cause actual events or results to differ from those reflected in the forward-looking statements or

forward-looking information, including, without limitation, the completion of the conditions of the

Arrangement, the listing of SRQ on the TSX-V, the proposed board of directors and management team of

SRQ, the effects of the Arrangement on the Company and SRQ, the ability of SRQ to convert resources in

reserves, its ability to see through the next phase of development on the project, its ability to produce a

pre-feasibility study or a feasibility study regarding the project, its ability to execute on its development

plans in terms of metallurgy or exploration, the availability of financing for activities, risks and

uncertainties relating to the interpretation of drill results and the estimation of mineral resources and

reserves, the geology, grade and continuity of mineral deposits, the possibility that future exploration,

development or mining results will not be consistent with SRQ’s expectations, metal price fluctuations,

environmental and regulatory requirements, availability of permits, escalating costs of remediation and

mitigation, risk of title loss, the effects of accidents, equipment breakdowns, labour disputes or other

unanticipated difficulties with or interruptions in exploration or development, the potential for delays in

exploration or development activities, the inherent uncertainty of cost estimates and the potential for

unexpected costs and expenses, commodity price fluctuations, currency fluctuations, expectations and

beliefs of management and other risks and uncertainties.

In addition, forward-looking statements and forward-looking information are based on various

assumptions. Should one or more of these risks and uncertainties materialize, or should underlying

assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those described in the forward-

looking information or forward-looking statements. Accordingly, readers are advised not to place undue

reliance on forward-looking statements or forward-looking information. Except as required under

applicable securities legislation, the Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise

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forward-looking statements or forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information,

future events or otherwise.

Neither the TSX-V nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX-

V) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.