These factors include the ability of the company to meet expectations in connection with the production and exploration, development and expansion plans at its projects; fluctuations in the spot and forward price of gold or certain other commodities required by the company to operate its business; changes in national and local government legislation, taxation, controls or regulations and/or change in the administration of laws, policies and practices, and the impact of general business and economic conditions; global liquidity and credit availability on the timing of cash flows and the values of assets and liabilities based on projected future conditions; currency exchange rates; the impact of inflation; possible variations in ore grade or recovery rates; changes in accounting policies; changes in mineral resources and mineral reserves; risks related to asset dispositions; risks related to metal purchase agreements; risks related to acquisitions; changes in project parameters as plans continue to be refined; changes in project development, construction, production and commissioning time frames; risks associated with infectious diseases, including COVID-prices for fuel, steel, power, labour and other consumables contributing to higher costs and general risks of the mining industry; failure of equipment or processes to operate as anticipated; unexpected changes in mine life; unanticipated results of future studies; seasonality and unanticipated weather changes; costs and timing of the development of new deposits; success of exploration activities; permitting timelines; risks related to relying on local advisors and consultants in foreign jurisdictions; environmental risks; unanticipated reclamation expenses; risks relating to joint venture operations, title disputes or claims; limitations on insurance coverage; timing and possible outcome of pending and outstanding litigation and labour disputes; risks related to enforcing legal rights in foreign jurisdictions, as well as those risk factors discussed or referred to herein and in the company’s current Annual Information Form filed with securities regulatory authorities in Canada and available at www.sedar.com, and the company’s Annual Report on Form 40-F filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission.