Bear Creek Mining Announces Final Drawdown of Funds Under Sandstorm Promissory Note

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Bear Creek Mining (TSXV: BCM) (OTCQX: BCEKF) has announced a final drawdown of US$750,000 under the Sandstorm Promissory Note. This draw represents US$375,000 in Additional Credit for each of July and August 2024, to be used for exploration at Mercedes and working capital. Sandstorm may convert drawn amounts into Bear Creek common shares before September 22, 2028, subject to TSX Venture Exchange approval.

To date, US$2,625,000 has been drawn under the Additional Credit, bringing the total principal outstanding to US$21,642,612.35. No further funds can be drawn from this facility. Bear Creek Mining operates the Mercedes gold mine in Mexico and is developing the Corani silver-polymetallic deposit in Peru.

Positive

• Access to US$750,000 in additional funding for exploration and working capital
• Potential for debt conversion to equity, which could improve the company's balance sheet

Negative

• Increased debt burden with total principal outstanding now at US$21,642,612.35
• No further funds available under the Additional Credit facility, limiting future financing options

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - August 21, 2024) - Bear Creek Mining Corporation (TSXV: BCM) (OTCQX: BCEKF) (BVL: BCM) ("Bear Creek" or the "Company") that funds in the amount of US$750,000 (the "Draw") have been drawn down by the Company pursuant to the amended and restated secured promissory note dated January 22, 2024 (the "Sandstorm Promissory Note"), issued by the Company to an affiliate of Sandstorm Gold Ltd. ("Sandstorm"). The Draw represents US$375,000 in Additional Credit (as defined below) for each of July and August 2024 and will be used for continuing exploration work at Mercedes and general working capital purposes.

Pursuant to the terms of the Sandstorm Promissory Note, Sandstorm has made available to the Company credit in the amount of up to US$375,000 per month from February 2024 to August 2024 (the "Additional Credit"). Subject to prior approval from the TSX Venture Exchange, Sandstorm may, at its election and at any time before September 22, 2028, convert the amounts drawn under the Additional Credit into common shares of the Company in accordance with the terms of the Sandstorm Promissory Note.

As of the date of this news release, an aggregate of US$2,625,000 has been drawn down under the Additional Credit for a total principal amount of US$21,642,612.35 outstanding under the Sandstorm Promissory Note. No further funds may be drawn down under the Additional Credit facility.

For more information regarding the Sandstorm Promissory Note, please see the Company's news releases dated July 8, 2024, March 19, 2024, January 22, 2024, and September 28, 2023.

About Bear Creek Mining

Bear Creek Mining is a precious metals producer with a world-class development asset. Our Mercedes mine in Sonora, Mexico is a cash flow generating gold mine with operational upside and exciting exploration potential. Our Corani silver-polymetallic deposit in Puno, Peru is one of the largest fully permitted silver deposits in the world and is highlighted by its substantial reserves and resources, low estimated operating costs and overwhelming community support. Bear Creek Mining has field offices in Hermosillo, Mexico and Lima, Peru, in addition to its head office at Suite 3200, 733 Seymour Street, Vancouver, BC V6B 0S6.

On behalf of the Board of Directors,

Eric Caba
President and Chief Executive Officer

For further information contact:
Barbara Henderson - VP Corporate Communications
Direct: 604-628-1111
E-mail: barb@bearcreekmining.com
www.bearcreekmining.com

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Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Information

This news release contains forward-looking statements regarding: Bear Creek's ability to fulfill its obligations under the Sandstorm Promissory Note; Sandstorm's election to convert all or a portion of the Additional Credit or the principal of the Sandstorm Promissory Note into common shares of the Company; approvals required from the TSX Venture Exchange; and other statements regarding future plans, expectations, exploration potential, guidance, projections, objectives, estimates and forecasts as well as the Company's expectations with respect to such matters. These forward-looking statements are provided as of the date of this news release, or the effective date of the documents referred to in this news release, as applicable, and reflect predictions, expectations or beliefs regarding future events based on the Company's beliefs at the time the statements were made, as well as various assumptions made by and information currently available to them. In making the forward-looking statements included in this news release, the Company has applied several material assumptions, including, but not limited to: that the requisite regulatory approvals will be received; and that the Company will be able to meet its obligations under the Sandstorm Promissory Note. Although management considers these assumptions to be reasonable based on information available to it, they may prove to be incorrect. By their very nature, forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties, both general and specific, and risks exist that estimates, forecasts, projections and other forward-looking statements will not be achieved or that assumptions on which they are based do not reflect future experience. We caution readers not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements as a number of important factors could cause the actual outcomes to differ materially from the expectations expressed in them. These risk factors may be generally stated as the risk that the assumptions expressed above do not occur, but specifically include, without limitation, risks relating to general market conditions and the additional risks described in the Company's latest Annual Information Form, and other disclosure documents filed by the Company on its SEDAR+ page at www.sedarplus.ca. The foregoing list of factors that may affect future results is not exhaustive. Investors and others should carefully consider the foregoing factors and other uncertainties and potential events. The Company does not undertake to update any forward-looking statement, whether written or oral, that may be made from time to time by the Company or on behalf of the Company, except as required by law.

Neither 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.

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FAQ

How much did Bear Creek Mining (BCEKF) draw down from the Sandstorm Promissory Note?

Bear Creek Mining drew down US$750,000 from the Sandstorm Promissory Note, representing US$375,000 in Additional Credit for each of July and August 2024.

What is the total amount outstanding under the Sandstorm Promissory Note for Bear Creek Mining (BCEKF)?

As of August 21, 2024, the total principal amount outstanding under the Sandstorm Promissory Note for Bear Creek Mining is US$21,642,612.35.

Can Sandstorm convert the drawn amounts into Bear Creek Mining (BCEKF) shares?

Yes, subject to TSX Venture Exchange approval, Sandstorm may convert the drawn amounts into Bear Creek Mining common shares before September 22, 2028.

What will Bear Creek Mining (BCEKF) use the drawn funds for?

Bear Creek Mining will use the drawn funds for continuing exploration work at the Mercedes mine and for general working capital purposes.