Aris Gold Corporation announced it has taken several key steps in advancing the Lower Mine project at the Marmato Mine in Colombia. These include: EPCM award. Following the completion of a competitive tender process, Aris Gold has awarded the engineering, procurement and construction management ("EPCM") contract to Wood, a global leader in consulting and engineering with extensive experience delivering mining projects across Latin America. Receipt of USD 34 million of the USD 110 million stream financing. The Company has received the initial USD 34 million of the USD 110 million precious metals stream financing from Wheaton Precious Metals International Ltd. Under the terms of the agreement, the remaining USD 76 million will be received in three installments as the development of the Lower Mine progresses. Appointment of key project and operations management. Aris Gold has recently retained the services of Peter Burger and Greg Moss to strengthen its operating and construction team. Peter and Greg both have a long history with the Aris Gold team having previously worked in similar roles in Mexico and Brazil with Leagold Mining and in West Africa with Endeavour Mining. Peter and Greg will both be based in Colombia and primarily dedicated to the Marmato Upper Mine operations and the development of the Lower Mine. Advancing community projects. The Company completed construction of a major new 850m2 municipal park in the community of Marmato in March 2021, and expects to complete construction in May 2021 of a modern new community centre which will provide a central location for education and training. To address the challenges of COVID-19 in the neighbouring communities, Aris Gold continues to fund the distribution of medical supplies, face masks, cleaning kits and nutrition packages.