Almaden Minerals Advances $1.06B Arbitration Claim, Boosts Liquidity with Mill Sale & Debt Repayment

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Almaden Minerals reported a net income for 2025, driven by a significant mill equipment sale and the repayment of a gold loan, while actively advancing a US$1.06 billion arbitration claim against Mexico with secured litigation funding.

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• Advances $1.06 Billion Arbitration Claim

  The company is actively pursuing a US$1.06 billion international arbitration claim against Mexico under the CPTPP, with hearings scheduled for December 2026. Mexico's request for bifurcation (a separate phase for jurisdictional objections) was rejected in July 2025, a positive procedural step.

• Secures Litigation Funding

  Almaden entered into a litigation funding agreement providing up to US$9.5 million in non-recourse funding for the arbitration proceedings, with US$4.0 million disbursed by December 31, 2025, significantly de-risking the legal costs.

• Completes Significant Mill Equipment Sale

  The company sold its Rock Creek Mill equipment for net proceeds of $11.27 million CAD (US$8.25 million), resulting in a gain on sale of $4.68 million CAD and substantially boosting cash reserves.

• Repays Gold Loan

  Almaden fully repaid its US$5.19 million gold loan to Almadex on July 17, 2025, eliminating a significant liability from its balance sheet.

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This filing details significant positive developments for Almaden Minerals. The company is vigorously pursuing a substantial US$1.06 billion international arbitration claim against Mexico, with a key procedural victory as Mexico's jurisdictional challenge was rejected. This claim, if successful, represents a potentially transformative event for the company. Concurrently, Almaden significantly strengthened its financial position by completing the sale of its Rock Creek Mill equipment for net proceeds of $11.27 million CAD, which generated a $4.68 million CAD gain and contributed to a net income for the year. Furthermore, the company fully repaid its US$5.19 million gold loan, eliminating a major liability. The securing of up to US$9.5 million in non-recourse litigation funding de-risks the arbitration process, allowing the company to pursue this high-stakes claim without depleting its own capital. These combined actions substantially improve the company's liquidity and balance sheet, providing a stronger foundation while it seeks a massive potential recovery.