INTEGRA CLOSES ACQUISITION OF STRATEGIC CLAIMS AT DELAMAR PROJECT

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Integra Resources Corp. completes the acquisition of seventeen patented claims in the Rich Gulch area, providing operational flexibility for future mining activities at the DeLamar Project in Idaho. The acquisition was finalized through the issuance of common shares and cash payment, subject to regulatory approval.

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Market Research Analyst

The completion of Integra Resources Corp's acquisition of seventeen patented claims in the Rich Gulch area presents a strategic expansion that could have implications for the company's operational capabilities and future revenue streams. By securing these claims, which are adjacent to the existing Florida Mountain Deposit, Integra not only potentially increases its resource base but also gains operational flexibility. This can be crucial for optimizing mine planning and processing strategies, potentially leading to cost savings and improved project economics.

From a market perspective, the issuance of common shares as a form of payment for the acquisition indicates a non-cash transaction that avoids immediate financial outlay. However, investors should note the dilutive effect this could have on existing shareholders. The staged lock-up of shares may help mitigate market impact, with a gradual release of shares to prevent an immediate influx into the market. The long-term benefit of the acquisition hinges on the successful integration and utilization of the new assets, which could enhance the company's production profile and market valuation.

Financial Analyst

Integra Resources Corp's financial strategy in acquiring the Rich Gulch claims through a share issuance rather than cash payment reflects a capital conservation approach. The Purchase Price of US$2,100,000, satisfied through issuing common shares, suggests the company is leveraging its equity to finance growth without drawing on cash reserves. This approach is common in the mining industry, especially for companies in the development or production expansion phase.

Investors should consider the statutory hold period and the voluntary lock-up agreement on the newly issued shares, which could provide a level of price stability in the short term. Additionally, the absence of finder's fees in the transaction could be seen as a positive indicator of the deal's direct nature. The final approval of the TSX Venture Exchange will be a key milestone to watch, as it will formalize the transaction and potentially influence the stock's performance.

Mining Sector Legal Expert

The acquisition of patented mining claims involves complex legal considerations and regulatory compliance. Patented claims grant the owner full private property rights to the minerals and the land, which can expedite the process of bringing a deposit into production, subject to environmental and other regulatory approvals. The fact that the claims are patented rather than unpatented is significant, as it implies reduced bureaucratic hurdles and potentially lower holding costs for Integra Resources Corp.

Moreover, the adherence to National Instrument 43-101 – Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects (NI 43-101) in the technical reporting of the DeLamar Project indicates a commitment to transparency and industry standards. Compliance with NI 43-101 is essential for maintaining investor confidence and ensuring that disclosures are reliable and verifiable. The role of a qualified person in reviewing and approving scientific and technical information further reinforces the credibility of the company's communications regarding its assets.

 TSXV: ITR; NYSE American: ITRG
 www.integraresources.com

VANCOUVER, BC, March 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - Integra Resources Corp. ("Integra" or the "Company") (TSXV: ITR) (NYSE American: ITRG) is pleased to announce that further to its news release dated February 28, 2024, the Company, through its wholly owned subsidiary, DeLamar Mining Company ("DMC"), has completed the acquisition of seventeen patented claims in the Rich Gulch area ("Rich Gulch") (the "Acquisition"). The Rich Gulch claims are located adjacent to the Florida Mountain Deposit at the DeLamar project (the "Project" or "DeLamar") in Owyhee County, State of Idaho.

Rich Gulch is approximately 2 kilometers (1.2 miles) west-southwest of the Florida Mountain Deposit at the base of the Jacobs Gulch stockpile. Control of the Rich Gulch claims at the Project will provide operational flexibility to the Company in future mining and processing scenarios. In the upcoming Feasibility Study, a Development Rock Storage Facility ("DRSF") will be located at Rich Gulch to accommodate mining activities at the adjacent Florida Mountain Deposit and Jacobs Gulch stockpile.

Summary Terms of the Acquisition

Under the terms of the option agreement dated November 1, 2023 (the "Option Agreement") as between DMC and an arm's length vendor (the "Vendor"), DMC has the Option to purchase all of the member interests of Rich Gulch, LLC (the "Interests"), pursuant to a membership interest purchase agreement (the "MIPA"), to be entered into as between DMC and the Vendor. Rich Gulch, LLC is the sole owner of the seventeen patented Rich Gulch claims.  On February 28, 2024, DMC exercised the Option and on March 8, 2024, the parties entered into the MIPA.  Under the terms of the MIPA, DMC acquired all of the Interests in exchange for US$2,100,000 (the "Purchase Price").  The Purchase Price was satisfied through the issuance of 2,959,769 common shares in the capital of the Company (the "Shares").

The Shares are subject to a statutory hold period of four months and a day expiring on July 9, 2024, and a voluntary lock-up from which 25% will be released 45 and 90 days, respectively, from closing, and 50% to be released on January 3, 2025.

As consideration for the grant of the Option pursuant to the Option Agreement, DMC completed a US$24,000 cash payment to the Vendor. 

No finder's fees were paid or are payable in connection with the Acquisition.

The closing of the Acquisition remains subject to the final approval of the TSX Venture Exchange (the "TSXV"). 

Company Webinar

The Company is pleased to host a corporate update webinar on Thursday, March 14, 2024 at 11:00am PST/2:00pm EST. The webinar will feature a presentation from Integra's President, CEO and Director, Jason Kosec, as well as a live Q&A session. A recording of the webinar will be available on Integra's corporate website. To register for the webinar, please use the following link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_SY-uNxuWR12DXx-9Y8kpSA 

Qualified Person

The scientific and technical information contained in this news release has been reviewed and approved by Raphael Dutaut, Ph.D (P.Geo), Integra's Vice President, Exploration. Mr. Dutaut is a "qualified person" as defined in National Instrument 43- 101 – Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects ("NI 43-101").

DeLamar Project Overview

The past producing DeLamar Project, which includes the adjacent DeLamar and Florida Mountain gold and silver deposits, is located in Owyhee County in southwest Idaho. Since acquiring the Project in 2017, the Company has demonstrated significant resource growth and conversion while demonstrating robust economic studies in its maiden Preliminary Economic Assessment and Preliminary Feasibility Study. An independent technical report for the DeLamar Project has been prepared in accordance with the requirements of NI 43-101 and is available under the Company's profile at www.sedarplus.ca

About Integra Resources

Integra is one of the largest precious metals exploration and development companies in the Great Basin of the Western USA. Integra is currently focused on advancing its two flagship oxide heap leach projects: the past producing DeLamar Project located in southwestern Idaho and the Nevada North Project, comprised of the Wildcat and Mountain View deposits, located in northwestern Nevada. The Company also holds a portfolio of highly prospective early-stage exploration projects in Idaho, Nevada, and Arizona. Integra's long-term vision is to become a leading USA focused mid-tier gold and silver producer.

ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Jason Kosec
President, CEO and Director

Forward Looking and Other Cautionary Statements

Certain information set forth in this news release contains "forward‐looking statements" and "forward‐looking information" within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation and applicable United States securities laws (referred to herein as forward‐looking statements). Except for statements of historical fact, certain information contained herein constitutes forward‐looking statements which includes, but is not limited to, statements with respect to: final TSXV approval of the Acquisition; the future financial or operating performance of the Company and the Company's mineral properties and project portfolio; the results from work performed to date; the estimation of mineral resources and reserves; the realization of mineral resource and reserve estimates; the development, operational and economic results of technical reports on mineral properties referenced herein; magnitude or quality of mineral deposits; the anticipated advancement of the Company' mineral properties and project portfolios; exploration expenditures, costs and timing of the development of new deposits; underground exploration potential; costs and timing of future exploration; the completion and timing of future development studies; estimates of metallurgical recovery rates; exploration prospects of mineral properties; requirements for additional capital; the future price of metals; government regulation of mining operations; environmental risks; the timing and possible outcome of pending regulatory matters; the realization of the expected economics of mineral properties; future growth potential of mineral properties; and future development plans.

Forward-looking statements are often identified by the use of words such as "may", "will", "could", "would", "anticipate", "believe", "expect", "intend", "potential", "estimate", "budget", "scheduled", "plans", "planned", "forecasts", "goals" and similar expressions. Forward-looking statements are based on a number of factors and assumptions made by management and considered reasonable at the time such information is provided. Assumptions and factors include: final TSXV approval of the Acquisition; the Company's ability to complete its planned exploration programs; the absence of adverse conditions at mineral properties; no unforeseen operational delays; no material delays in obtaining necessary permits; the price of gold remaining at levels that render mineral properties economic; the Company's ability to continue raising necessary capital to finance operations; and the ability to realize on the mineral resource and reserve estimates. Forward‐looking statements necessarily involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties, which may cause actual performance and financial results in future periods to differ materially from any projections of future performance or result expressed or implied by such forward‐looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: risks related to final TSXV approval of the Acquisition; integration risks; general business, economic and competitive uncertainties; the actual results of current and future exploration activities; conclusions of economic evaluations; meeting various expected cost estimates; benefits of certain technology usage; changes in project parameters and/or economic assessments as plans continue to be refined; future prices of metals; possible variations of mineral grade or recovery rates; the risk that actual costs may exceed estimated costs; geological, mining and exploration technical problems; failure of plant, equipment or processes to operate as anticipated; accidents, labour disputes and other risks of the mining industry; delays in obtaining governmental approvals or financing; the speculative nature of mineral exploration and development (including the risks of obtaining necessary licenses, permits and approvals from government authorities); title to properties; and management's ability to anticipate and manage the foregoing factors and risks. Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual actions, events or results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements, there may be other factors that cause actions, events or results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. Readers are advised to study and consider risk factors disclosed in Integra's annual report on Form 20-F dated March 17, 2023 for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022, and Millennial Precious Metals Corp's management's discussion and analysis dated April 28, 2023 for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022.

There can be no assurance that forward‐looking statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. The Company undertakes no obligation to update forward‐looking statements if circumstances or management's estimates or opinions should change except as required by applicable securities laws. The forward-looking statements contained herein are presented for the purposes of assisting investors in understanding the Company's plans, objectives and goals, and may not be appropriate for other purposes. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and the reader is cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward‐looking statements.

Cautionary Note for U.S. Investors Concerning Mineral Resources and Reserves

NI 43-101 is a rule of the Canadian Securities Administrators which establishes standards for all public disclosure an issuer makes of scientific and technical information concerning mineral projects. Technical disclosure contained in this news release has been prepared in accordance with NI 43-101 and the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum Classification System. These standards differ from the requirements of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") and resource information contained in this news release may not be comparable to similar information disclosed by domestic United States companies subject to the SEC's reporting and disclosure requirements.

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.

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FAQ

What did Integra Resources Corp. acquire in the Rich Gulch area?

Integra Resources Corp. completed the acquisition of seventeen patented claims in the Rich Gulch area adjacent to the Florida Mountain Deposit at the DeLamar Project.

How was the acquisition of Rich Gulch claims finalized?

The acquisition was completed through the issuance of 2,959,769 common shares in exchange for US$2,100,000.

What are the terms of the hold period for the acquired shares?

The acquired shares are subject to a statutory hold period of four months and a day expiring on July 9, 2024, with a voluntary lock-up period releasing 25% after 45 and 90 days, and 50% on January 3, 2025.

Is there a webinar scheduled by Integra Resources Corp.?

Yes, Integra Resources Corp. will host a corporate update webinar on March 14, 2024, featuring a presentation from the President, CEO, and Director, Jason Kosec, along with a live Q&A session.

Who is the qualified person responsible for the technical information in the news release?

Raphael Dutaut, Ph.D (P.Geo), Integra's Vice President, Exploration, is the qualified person responsible for the scientific and technical information in the news release.