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Sama Resources Announces Filing of NI 43-101

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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 2024-06

Sama Resources Announces Filing of NI 43-101

Technical Report on Samapleu-Grata Nickel-Copper Project,

Côte d’Ivoire

Montreal, Quebec, May 03, 2024 – Sama Resources Inc. (“Sama” or the “ Company”) (TSX-V: SME

OTC PINK SHEETS: SAMMF) today announced that the Company has filed on SEDAR+ an independent

technical report (the “Report”) prepared in accordance with National Instrument 43 -101 – Standards of

Disclosure for Mineral Projects (“NI 43-101) supporting the results of a Preliminary Economic Assessment

(“PEA”) for the Samapleu-Grata Nickel-Copper project located in Côte d’Ivoire , West Africa . The

Samapleu-Grata Nickel -Copper Project belong to Sama Nickel Corporation owned jointly at 60/40

between Ivanhoe Electric Inc. (NYSE American, TSX: IE) and Sama.

Sama notes that there has been an adjustment in the post-tax NPV reported in its March 21, 2024 press

release and the Report. The press release disclosed a post-tax NPV8 of US$257M and a post-tax IRR of

22.3%, whereas the Report discloses a post-tax NPV8 of US$277M and a post-tax IRR of 21.9%. The

US$20M increase in post-tax NPV8 and 0.4% decrease in post-tax IRR is the result of certain tax

adjustments within the financial model . When the tax calculations were corrected , the post-tax NPV

increased and post-tax IRR decreased accordingly.

The effective date of the Report is March 21, 2024.

The full Report entitled “NI 43-101 Preliminary Economic Assessment for the Samapleu and Grata Deposits

Project” can also be found on the Company’s website at https://samaresources.com/the-samapleu-grata-

yepleu-ni-cu-pge-deposits-yacouba-intrusive-complex-western-cote-divoire/ and on SEDAR under the

Company’s issuer profile at www.sedarplus.ca.

Grant of Stock Options

The Company is pleased to announce, subject to regulatory acceptance, that the Company has granted

an aggregate total of 680,000 incentive stock options to certain officers, employees and consultants,

subject to certain vesting provisions. These options will be exercisable at a price of $0.11 per common

share and will expire on May 03, 2034.

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 advancing the Samapleu-

Grata Nickel-Copper Project. 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 -class nickel-cobalt laterite deposits of Sipilou and Foungouesso,

forming a 125 km-long new Base Metal Camp in West Africa. Sama owns 40% interest in the Samapleu

nickel-copper project in Côte d’Ivoire with its joint venture partner Ivanhoe Electric owning 60%.

For more information, please visit www.samaresources.com.

About Ivanhoe Electric Inc.

Ivanhoe Electric is a U.S. company that combines advanced mineral exploration technologies with

electric metals exploration projects predominantly located in the United States. Ivanhoe Electric uses its

accurate and powerful TyphoonTM geophysical surveying system, together with advanced data analytics

provided by its subsidiary, Computational Geosciences Inc., to accelerate and de -risk the mineral

exploration process as we seek to discover new deposits of critical metals that may other wise be

undetectable b y traditional exploration technologies. Ivanhoe Electric believes the United States is

significantly underexplored and has the potential to yield major new discoveries of critical metals. Ivanhoe

Electric’s mineral exploration efforts focus on copper as well as other metals including nickel, vanadium,

cobalt, platinum group elements, gold and silver. Through the advancement of its portfolio of electric

metals exploration projects, headlined by the Santa Cruz Copper Project in Arizona and the Tintic

Copper-Gold Project in Utah, as well as other exploration projects in the United States, it intends to

support United States supply chain independence by finding and delivering the critical metals necessary

for the electrification of the economy. Ivanhoe Electric also operate a 50/50 joint venture with Saudi

Arabian Mining Company Ma’aden to explore for minerals on ~48,500 km 2 of underexplored Arabian

Shield in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Website: www.ivanhoeelectric.com.

Contact Information:

Dr. Marc-Antoine Audet, P. Geo, President and CEO

Tel: (514) 726-4158

Mr. Matt Johnston, Vice President of Corporate Development

Tel: (604) 443-3835

Renmark Financial Communications Inc.

Bettina Filippone

[email protected]

Tel: (416)-644-2020 or (212)-812-7680

www.renmarkfinancial.com

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 “wil l”, 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 ability of the company 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 resul ts will not be consistent with the Company'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 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 forward-looking

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

otherwise.