The Board of Directors of BacTech Environmental, a leading organization in mineral processing using bioleaching, is pleased to announce the successful conclusion of its Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on September 17, 2025. Shareholders gathered—both in person, via proxy and remote access— to vote on various proposals and elect the company’s directors for the coming term.

All Proposals Carried

At the AGM, shareholders were presented with a proposals outlined in the Company’s Management Information Circular. The Board is delighted to report that every proposal put forward was carried by a significant majority, reflecting the confidence shareholders have in both current leadership and the strategic direction of the organization.

• Proposal : Setting the number of Directors to 7 and the election of Directors to the Board
• Proposal 2: Ratification of the Appointment of External Auditors
• Proposal  : Receipt of Annual Financial Statements for the Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2024, and those for the years ended 2021, 2022, and 2023; all of which had been filed on www.SedarPlus.ca
• Proposal 4: Ratification of the Stock Option Plan including the ratification of the grants made during the 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024 fiscal years
• Proposal 5: Approval of prior corporate actions as outlined in Management’s Information Circular

Each resolution received significant support from shareholders, with voting results demonstrating overwhelming approval. The Board expresses sincere gratitude to all shareholders for their active engagement and unwavering support of the company’s vision.

Election of Directors

A cornerstone of the AGM was the election of the Board of Directors, the individuals entrusted with guiding the company through its next chapter. The following directors have been duly elected and will serve for the forthcoming term:

• Honourable Timothy Lewin – Chair of the Board
• M. Ross Orr – Chief Executive Officer
• Donald Whalen – Independent Director
• Carolina Orozco – Independent Director
• Jay Naster – Independent Director
• James Richardson – Independent Director
• Walter Cimowsky – Independent Director

About BacTech

BacTech Environmental Corporation is a company that specializes in environmental technology. We use a process called bioleaching to recover metals like gold, silver, cobalt, nickel, and copper, while also safely removing harmful contaminants like arsenic. This process is eco-friendly and uses naturally occurring bacteria that are safe for both humans and the environment. By using our proprietary method of bioleaching, we can neutralize toxic concentrates and tailings while also creating profitable opportunities. Recently BacTech filed a patent on the treatment of pyrrhotite tailings producing magnetite, organic fertilizer and critical metals. The company is publicly traded on several stock exchanges, including the CSE, OTCQB, and Frankfurt Stock Exchange.