Core Viewpoint - Big Ridge Gold Corp. has successfully held its annual and special meeting of shareholders, where all proposed resolutions were approved, including the re-election of directors and the amended share option plan [1]. Group 1: Shareholder Meeting Outcomes - Shareholders approved the re-election of five directors: Kristina Bates, Mike Bandrowski, Nick Tintor, Richard J. Mazur, and Paul Pint [1]. - The re-appointment of the Company's auditors was also approved during the meeting [1]. - The amended and restated share option plan (Amended SOP) was approved, which is effective as of December 23, 2025 [2]. Group 2: Amended Share Option Plan Details - The Amended SOP allows for stock options to be issued to bona fide directors, officers, employees, and consultants of the Company [2]. - It is a "rolling" plan, with a maximum of 10% of the Company's issued and outstanding common shares reserved for issuance under the Amended SOP, which includes 11,335,848 common shares already reserved under the previous plan [2]. - The Amended SOP is subject to restrictions in accordance with Policy 4.4 of the TSX Venture Exchange and requires final approval from the TSXV [3]. Group 3: Company Overview - Big Ridge Gold Corp. is an exploration and development company focused on advanced stage mining projects, emphasizing industry best practices and strong community relations [4]. - The Company owns a 100% interest in the Hope Brook Gold Project in Newfoundland and Labrador, the Oxford Gold Project in Manitoba, and the Destiny Gold Project in Quebec [4].