Independent Proxy Advisory Firms Recommend Securityholders Vote to Approve Arrangement Between Bear Creek Mining Corporation and Highlander Silver Corp.

Securityholders are encouraged to vote well in advance of the proxy voting deadline, February 17, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. (Vancouver time)The Board of Directors of Bear Creek unanimously recommends that Securityholders vote FOR the Arrangement with Highlander Securityholder questions or need voting assistance? Please contact Laurel Hill Advisory Group by email at assistance@laurelhill.com, or by texting "INFO" to, or calling, 1-877-452-7184 (North American toll-free) or 1-416-304-0211 (outside North America)Va ...