First Mining Provides Further Update Regarding Acquisition of Duparquet Gold Project

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First Mining Gold Corp. announced an update on its acquisition of Beattie Gold Mines Ltd. Under the Beattie Offer, all remaining shares, representing 2.4%, have been tendered, giving First Mining 100% ownership. Additionally, the company will simultaneously close share purchase agreements for 2699681 Canada Ltd. and 2588111 Manitoba Ltd., further strengthening its portfolio. This acquisition will give First Mining full control over the Duparquet Gold Project, one of Canada's largest advanced-stage gold projects, enhancing its position in the gold sector.

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• Acquisition of 100% of Beattie Gold will enhance First Mining's asset base.
• Control over the Duparquet Gold Project will potentially increase future revenue streams.
• Simultaneous closure of share purchase agreements expands operational portfolio.

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VANCOUVER, BC, Aug. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - First Mining Gold Corp. ("First Mining" or the "Company") (TSX: FF) (OTCQX: FFMGF) (FRANKFURT: FMG) is pleased to provide an update regarding its offer ("Beattie Offer") to acquire all of the issued and outstanding common shares of Beattie Gold Mines Ltd. ("Beattie Gold") as previously announced on July 18, 2022.

First Mining is pleased to announce that the remaining 45,000 common shares of Beattie Gold, representing 2.4% of Beattie Gold's outstanding common shares, have been tendered and deposited under the Beattie Offer. Together with the 97.6% of the outstanding common shares of Beattie Gold that have already been tendered and deposited under the Beattie Offer (as announced by First Mining on August 15, 2022), First Mining will own 100% of the outstanding common shares of Beattie Gold upon closing of the Beattie Offer. 

As previously announced, First Mining has entered into binding share purchase agreements to acquire the issued and outstanding common shares of 2699681 Canada Ltd. ("269 Canada") and 2588111 Manitoba Ltd. (together, the Concurrent Transactions"). In addition to owning 100% of the outstanding common shares of Beattie Gold upon closing of the Beattie Offer, First Mining will also own 100% of the outstanding common shares of 269 Canada and 2588111 Manitoba Ltd. as the Concurrent Transactions will close simultaneously with the Beattie Offer in September 2022. Upon closing of the Beattie Offer and the Concurrent Transactions, First Mining will own 100% of the Duparquet Gold Project, one of the largest advanced-stage gold projects in Canada.

About First Mining Gold Corp.

First Mining is a gold developer advancing a portfolio of gold projects in Canada, with our most advanced project being the Springpole Gold Project in northwestern Ontario, which is one of the largest undeveloped gold projects in Canada, and where we have commenced a Feasibility Study and permitting activities are on-going with a draft Environmental Impact Statement ("EIS") for the project submitted in June 2022. First Mining also owns the Cameron, Duparquet, Duquesne and Pitt gold projects, all advanced-stage gold projects in Ontario (in the case of Cameron) and Québec. Our portfolio of gold project interests also includes the Pickle Crow gold project (being advanced in partnership with Auteco Minerals Ltd.), the Hope Brook gold project (being advanced in partnership with Big Ridge Gold Corp.), an equity interest in Treasury Metals Inc., and a portfolio of 21 gold royalties.

First Mining was established in 2015 by Mr. Keith Neumeyer, founding President and CEO of First Majestic Silver Corp. 

ON BEHALF OF FIRST MINING GOLD CORP.

Daniel W. Wilton
Chief Executive Officer and Director

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This news release includes certain "forward-looking information" and "forward-looking statements" (collectively "forward-looking statements") within the meaning of applicable Canadian and United States securities legislation including the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this news release. Forward-looking statements are frequently, but not always, identified by words such as "expects", "anticipates", "believes", "plans", "projects", "intends", "estimates", "envisages", "potential", "possible", "strategy", "goals", "opportunities", "objectives", or variations thereof or stating that certain actions, events or results "may", "could", "would", "might" or "will" be taken, occur or be achieved, or the negative of any of these terms and similar expressions.

Forward-looking statements in this news release relate to future events or future performance and reflect current estimates, predictions, expectations or beliefs regarding future events and include, but are not limited to, statements with respect to: (i) the closing date of the Beattie Offer and the Concurrent Transactions; (ii) the Company's ownership of 100% of the outstanding common shares of Beattie Gold following completion of the Beattie Offer; (iii) the Company's plans with respect to advancing its portfolio of gold projects; and (iv) Feasibility and permitting activities related to the Springpole Project.. All forward-looking statements are based on First Mining's or its consultants' current beliefs as well as various assumptions made by them and information currently available to them. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate, and actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Forward-looking statements reflect the beliefs, opinions and projections on the date the statements are made and are based upon a number of assumptions and estimates that, while considered reasonable by the respective parties, are inherently subject to significant business, economic, competitive, political and social uncertainties and contingencies. Such factors include, without limitation the Company's business, operations and financial condition potentially being materially adversely affected by the outbreak of epidemics, pandemics or other health crises, such as COVID-19, and by reactions by government and private actors to such outbreaks; risks to employee health and safety as a result of the outbreak of epidemics, pandemics or other health crises, such as COVID-19, that may result in a slowdown or temporary suspension of operations at some or all of the Company's mineral properties as well as its head office; fluctuations in the spot and forward price of gold, silver, base metals or certain other commodities; fluctuations in the currency markets (such as the Canadian dollar versus the U.S. dollar); changes in national and local government, legislation, taxation, controls, regulations and political or economic developments; risks and hazards associated with the business of mineral exploration, development and mining (including environmental hazards, industrial accidents, unusual or unexpected formations, pressures, cave-ins and flooding); the presence of laws and regulations that may impose restrictions on mining; employee relations; relationships with and claims by local communities, indigenous populations and other stakeholders; availability and increasing costs associated with mining inputs and labour; the speculative nature of mineral exploration and development; title to properties.; and the additional risks described in the Company's Annual Information Form for the year ended December 31, 2021 filed with the Canadian securities regulatory authorities under the Company's SEDAR profile at www.sedar.com, and in the Company's Annual Report on Form 40-F filed with the SEC on EDGAR.

First Mining cautions that the foregoing list of factors that may affect future results is not exhaustive. When relying on our forward-looking statements to make decisions with respect to First Mining, investors and others should carefully consider the foregoing factors and other uncertainties and potential events. First Mining 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 our behalf, except as required by law.

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FAQ

What is the Beattie Offer by First Mining Gold?

The Beattie Offer by First Mining Gold is a proposal to acquire all common shares of Beattie Gold Mines Ltd.

What percentage of Beattie Gold shares has been tendered?

As of the latest update, 100% of Beattie Gold's outstanding shares have been tendered under the Beattie Offer.

What projects will First Mining own after finalizing the Beattie Offer?

First Mining will own the Duparquet Gold Project, along with the shares of 2699681 Canada Ltd. and 2588111 Manitoba Ltd.

When will the Beattie Offer and Concurrent Transactions close?

The Beattie Offer and the Concurrent Transactions are expected to close in September 2022.