Baru Gold Provides Update on Sangihe Island Open Forum

VANCOUVER, B.C. — July 31, 2025 — Leads & Copy — Baru Gold Corp. (BARU: TSX.V | BARUF: OTCQB) and its subsidiary PT. Tambang Mas Sangihe (TMS) updated shareholders on a recent open forum with the Sangihe Islands Regent, Michael Thungari, and his leadership team. The meeting addressed licensing approval progress, responsible resource management, local economic development, and social and environmental commitments.

The Sangihe Regency Government reaffirmed that the authority to issue mining licenses rests solely with Indonesia’s Central Government, accepting all licensing processes and decisions made by the authorities.

Baru Gold reported it has met all conditions necessary for Production Operations approval, which is guaranteed by Indonesian Law, and preparations are underway for operations.

Environmental protection remains a core pillar of Baru Gold’s operational strategy, with a valid environmental permit (AMDAL) and a comprehensive restoration and remediation plan reviewed and approved by the Central Government.

Regent Michael Thungari emphasized the local government’s support for opportunities to improve the community's welfare through economic growth and development. Baru will prioritize hiring Sangihe residents at above-market rates with benefits and will prioritize local businesses for contracting opportunities.

Terrence Filbert, CEO of Baru Gold, expressed gratitude to Regent Michael Thungari and the Sangihe Regency Government for the open forum, emphasizing the company’s commitment to socially responsible, environmentally sound, and economically beneficial activities for local communities.

Terrence Filbert, CEO, info@barugold.com, 604-684-2183; Kevin Shum, Investor Relations, kevin@jeminicapital.com, 647-725-3888 ext. 702

Source: Baru Gold Corp.