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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0001171843-25-000646
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	6-K
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		3
CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20250205
FILED AS OF DATE:		20250205
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20250205

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			ENDEAVOUR SILVER CORP
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001277866
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	GOLD & SILVER ORES [1040]
		ORGANIZATION NAME:           	01 Energy & Transportation
		IRS NUMBER:				000000000
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			A1
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		6-K
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-33153
		FILM NUMBER:		25593111

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		#1130-609 GRANVILLE STREET
		CITY:			VANCOUVER
		STATE:			A1
		ZIP:			V7Y 1G5
		BUSINESS PHONE:		604-685-9775

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		PO BOX 10328
		STREET 2:		#1130-609 GRANVILLE STREET
		CITY:			VANCOUVER
		STATE:			A1
		ZIP:			V7Y 1G5

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	ENDEAVOUR GOLD CORP
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	20040128
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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: center; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt"><B>UNITED STATES</B><BR>
<B>SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION</B><BR>
<B>Washington, D.C. 20549</B></P>

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<P STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-transform: uppercase; text-align: center; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt"><B>Form 6-K</B></P>

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<P STYLE="text-align: center; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt"><B>REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16
UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934</B></P>

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<P STYLE="text-align: center; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt"><B>For the month of February 2025</B></P>

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<P STYLE="text-align: center; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt">Commission File Number:&nbsp;<B>001-33153</B></P>

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<P STYLE="text-align: center; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt"><B>Endeavour Silver Corp.</B></FONT><BR>
(Translation of registrant's name into English)</P>

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<P STYLE="text-align: center; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt"><B>#1130-609 Granville Street<BR>
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada V7Y 1G5</B><BR>
(Address of principal executive office)</P>

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<P STYLE="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt; margin-top: 0pt; font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 0pt; text-indent: 0px">Indicate by check
mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.</P>

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Form 20-F [&nbsp;&nbsp; ] &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Form 40-F [&nbsp;X ]</P>



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<P STYLE="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt; margin-top: 0pt; font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 0pt; text-indent: 0px">Pursuant to the
requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned,
thereunto duly authorized.</P>

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    <TD STYLE="text-align: center; width: 47%; text-decoration: underline"><B>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Endeavour Silver Corp.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</B></TD></TR>
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    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: center">(Registrant)</TD></TR>
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    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: center">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
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    <TD>Date: February 5, 2025</TD>
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: center; text-decoration: underline">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;/s/ DAN DICKSON&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: center">Dan Dickson</TD></TR>
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    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: center">CEO</TD></TR>
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    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
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INDEX</B></P>

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<P STYLE="color: #221D58; font-size: 18pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0"><B>Board Mandate</B></P>

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<P STYLE="color: #221D58; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.5in; margin: 0pt 0 0pt 0.5in">Mandate
of the Board</P>

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<P STYLE="margin: 0pt 0; font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify">The Board of Directors (the &ldquo;Board&rdquo;) of Endeavour Silver Corp.
(the &ldquo;Company&rdquo;) is responsible for the stewardship of the Company. The Board is responsible for overseeing the conduct of
the business of the Company and supervising management who is responsible for managing the operations of the Company. The Board&rsquo;s
fundamental objectives are to:</P>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"><FONT STYLE="color: #221D58">1.</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left">enhance and preserve long term value for shareholders and stakeholders;</TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"><FONT STYLE="color: #221D58">2.</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: left">ensure that the Company meets its obligations on an ongoing basis; and</TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"><FONT STYLE="color: #221D58">3.</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">ensure that the Company operates in a reliable, legal and ethical manner in compliance with the constating
documents of the Company and applicable legislation and regulations.</TD></TR></TABLE>

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<P STYLE="margin: 0pt 0; font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify">In performing their duties, the directors must act honestly and in good
faith with a view to the best interests of the Company.</P>

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<P STYLE="margin: 0pt 5.75pt 0pt 0; font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify">The Board&rsquo;s mandate includes setting long-term goals and
objectives for the Company, formulating the strategies and plans necessary to achieve those objectives, and supervising senior management
who are responsible for the implementation of the Board&rsquo;s objectives and day-to-day management of the Company. The Board retains
a supervisory role and ultimate oversight responsibility for all matters relating to the Company and its business.</P>

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<P STYLE="margin: 0pt 0; font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify">The Board shall provide oversight and supervise the management of the business
and affairs of the Company in accordance with the constating documents of the Company and applicable legislation and regulation. Although
the Board must always act in the best interests of the Company, such responsibility does not include the day-to-day management of the
Company or preparation of its financial accounts, which responsibilities reside with management.</P>

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<P STYLE="margin: 0pt 0; font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify">The Board discharges its responsibilities both directly and through
delegation to its committees, including the Audit Committee, the Compensation Committee, the Corporate Governance &amp; Nominating
Committee and the Sustainability Committee. The Board may also appoint ad hoc committees periodically to address issues of a more
short-term nature.</P>

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<P STYLE="margin: 0pt 0; font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify">The Board shall meet at least quarterly and at such other times as the
Chair may determine. The independent directors will hold meetings at which non-independent directors and members of management are not
in attendance.</P>

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<P STYLE="margin: 0pt 0; font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify">Directors of the Company have the following basic duties and responsibilities
with respect to attendance at Board meetings and advance review of meeting materials. The minimum attendance expectation for Board meetings
is 75% and the minimum attendance expectation for committee meetings is 75%. However, it is expected that Directors will make themselves
available for all regularly scheduled meetings subject only to extenuating circumstances. Directors and committee members are expected
to prepare for each Board and committee meeting by reviewing in advance relevant materials provided for such meeting.</P>

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<P STYLE="color: #221D58; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left; text-indent: 0in; margin: 0pt 0">Board Responsibilities
and Duties<BR>
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<P STYLE="margin: 0pt 0; font-size: 10pt; text-align: left; text-indent: 0in"><FONT STYLE="font-weight: normal">Specific responsibilities
of the Board include the following:</FONT></P>

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<P STYLE="color: #221D58; font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0"><I>Board Organization</I></P>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"><FONT STYLE="color: #221D58">1.</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">The Board is responsible for developing the Company&rsquo;s approach to corporate governance, including
developing a set of corporate governance principles and guidelines that are specifically applicable to the Company. The Board takes into
account recommendations of the Corporate Governance &amp; Nominating Committee, but retains ultimate responsibility for managing its own
affairs, including approval of its composition and size, the selection of the Chair of the Board, candidates nominated for election to
the Board, committees and committee chair appointments, committee charters and director compensation. The election of directors to the
Board is also subject to the Company&rsquo;s Majority Voting Policy approved by the Board.</TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"><FONT STYLE="color: #221D58">2.</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">Each director must be qualified to serve as a director pursuant to, and meet the requirements of, the
<I>Business Corporations Act </I>(British Columbia), all applicable securities laws and the rules, instruments, policies, regulations
and guidelines of all applicable securities regulatory authorities, including without limitation the securities commissions in each of
the provinces of Canada, and all stock exchanges on which the Company's securities are listed, including without limitation the Toronto
Stock Exchange and the New York Stock Exchange (collectively, &ldquo;Applicable Laws&rdquo;).</TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"><FONT STYLE="color: #221D58">3.</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">The Corporate Governance &amp; Nominating Committee of the Board shall recommend appropriate candidates,
the majority of whom will be independent directors pursuant to Applicable Laws, to the Board for approval. When assessing candidates,
the Board shall consider each candidate&rsquo;s background, skills and competencies to ensure that the Board is comprised of directors
possessing a diverse skillset that meets the requirements of the Board as set out in paragraph 6 below.</TD></TR></TABLE>

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designate an independent director to be the Lead Director. The Board is responsible for determining the roles and responsibilities of
the Chair or, if applicable, Lead Director.</TD></TR></TABLE>

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Board shall also,</FONT> taking into account the recommendations and advice of the Corporate Governance &amp; Nominating Committee, (a)
establish and periodically review the position description for the Chair or Lead Director of the Board, (b) annually review the performance
of the Chair or Lead Director of the Board against the position description and any established performance measures, and (c) review the
appropriateness and form of compensation for the Chair or Lead Director of the Board to ensure that such compensation reflects the responsibilities
of such position.</TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"><FONT STYLE="color: #221D58">6.</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">The Board is responsible for assessing, in light of the opportunities and risks facing the Company, which
competencies, skills and personal qualities are required to add value to the Company and how those competencies, skills and personal qualities
will be accessed. To fulfill such responsibilities the Board, shall periodically review and consider the selection process for directors
and the director recruitment and development plans of the Company.</TD></TR></TABLE>

<P STYLE="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</P>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"><FONT STYLE="color: #221D58">7.</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">The Board is responsible for ensuring that new directors receive a comprehensive orientation regarding
the role of the Board, its committees and its directors, the contributions that individual directors are expected to make (including in
terms of time and resources), and the nature and operation of the Company&rsquo;s business. The Board is also responsible for ensuring
that measures are taken to provide continuing education opportunities for its directors to ensure that they maintain or enhance their
skills and abilities as directors of the Company and to ensure that their knowledge and understanding of the Company&rsquo;s business
remains current.</TD></TR></TABLE>

<P STYLE="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</P>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"><FONT STYLE="color: #221D58">8.</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">The Board is responsible for all other duties assigned to the Board by the Company&rsquo;s articles or
pursuant to Applicable Laws.</TD></TR></TABLE>

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<P STYLE="color: #221D58; font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0"><I>Management</I></P>

<P STYLE="margin: 0pt 0; color: #221D58; font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify"><I>&nbsp;</I></P>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"><FONT STYLE="color: #221D58">1.</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">The Board may delegate to Board committees matters for which the Board is responsible, including the approval
of compensation of the Board and management, the conduct of performance evaluations and oversight of internal control systems. However,
the Board retains its oversight function and ultimate responsibility for these matters and all other delegated responsibilities.</TD></TR></TABLE>

<P STYLE="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</P>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"><FONT STYLE="color: #221D58">2.</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">The Board shall annually review the charters of each Board committee and the Company&rsquo;s other corporate
governance policies and revise, as necessary. The Company shall annually review the performance of the Board and its committees against
their respective charters and mandates and disclose the process in all applicable public documents. The Board shall also annually evaluate
the performance of individual directors, the performance of the Chair and the performance of the Lead Director, if any.</TD></TR></TABLE>

<P STYLE="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</P>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"><FONT STYLE="color: #221D58">3.</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">The Board is responsible for approving the appointment of the officers of the Company. The Board, to the
extent feasible, is responsible for satisfying itself as to the integrity of the Chief Executive Officer (&ldquo;CEO&rdquo;) of the Company
and other executive officers of the Company and that the CEO and other executive officers create a culture of integrity throughout the
Company.</TD></TR></TABLE>

<P STYLE="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</P>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"><FONT STYLE="color: #221D58">4.</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">The Board, together with the CEO, is to develop a clear position description for the CEO, which includes
delineating management&rsquo;s responsibilities. The Board is to also develop or approve the corporate goals and objectives that the CEO
is responsible for meeting in consultation with the Compensation Committee. The Board, together with the CEO, may also develop, if desired,
a position description for the Chief Operating Officer and the Chief Financial Officer of the Company.</TD></TR></TABLE>

<P STYLE="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</P>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"><FONT STYLE="color: #221D58">5.</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">The Board is responsible for annually reviewing performance measures for the CEO <FONT STYLE="color: windowtext">and
</FONT>annually reviewing the performance of the CEO in light of such performance measures and the CEO&rsquo;s position description. In
conducting its review, the Board shall consider recommendations and advice of the Compensation Committee.</TD></TR></TABLE>

<P STYLE="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</P>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"><FONT STYLE="color: #221D58">6.</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">The Board approves the compensation of all officers and reviews and approves the Company&rsquo;s incentive
compensation plans. In doing so, the Board takes into account the advice and recommendations of the Compensation Committee.</TD></TR></TABLE>

<P STYLE="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</P>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"><FONT STYLE="color: #221D58">7.</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">The Board from time to time delegates to senior management the authority to enter into transactions, such
as financial transactions, subject to specified limits. Investments and other expenditures above the specified limits, and material transactions
outside the ordinary course of business, are reviewed by and are subject to the prior approval of the Board.</TD></TR></TABLE>

<P STYLE="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</P>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"><FONT STYLE="color: #221D58">8.</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">The Board is responsible for ensuring that a succession planning (including appointing, training and monitoring
senior management) such that adequate plans are in place and monitored for management development and succession.</TD></TR></TABLE>

<P STYLE="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</P>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"><FONT STYLE="color: #221D58">9.</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">The Board is responsible for directing management to ensure legal requirements have been met and documents
and records have been properly prepared, approved and maintained.</TD></TR></TABLE>

<P STYLE="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</P>

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<P STYLE="color: #221D58; font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0"><I>Strategic Planning</I></P>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"><FONT STYLE="color: #221D58">1.</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">The Board is responsible for adopting a strategic planning process for the Company and shall approve,
on at least an annual basis, a strategic plan which takes into account, among other things, the opportunities and risks of the Company&rsquo;s
business.</TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"><FONT STYLE="color: #221D58">2.</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">The Board has oversight responsibility to participate directly, and through its committees, in reviewing,
challenging and approving the goals and objectives of the Company and establishing risk thresholds in respect of the Company&rsquo;s pursuit
to achieve its goals and objectives. The Board is responsible for reviewing the business, financial and strategic plans proposed by management
to reach such goals and objectives.</TD></TR></TABLE>

<P STYLE="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</P>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"><FONT STYLE="color: #221D58">3.</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">The Board is responsible for adopting processes for monitoring the Company&rsquo;s progress toward its
strategic and operational goals along with monitoring the business environment so that changes in the circumstances affecting the Company,
both risks and opportunities, are considered and acted upon by management.</TD></TR></TABLE>

<P STYLE="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</P>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"><FONT STYLE="color: #221D58">4.</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">The Board will use its experience and expertise to provide input to management on emerging trends and
issues and on strategic plans, objectives and goals that management develops.</TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"><FONT STYLE="color: #221D58">5.</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">The Board will consider alternative strategies in response to possible unsolicited change of control transactions
or takeover bids with a view to maximizing value for existing shareholders and ensuring that the best interests of the Company are served.
The Board will ensure management considers and maintains defensive strategies on an ongoing basis to ensure timely and appropriate responses
to any such actions.</TD></TR></TABLE>

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<P STYLE="color: #221D58; font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0"><I>Monitoring of Financial Performance and Other Financial
Matters</I></P>

<P STYLE="color: #221D58; font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"><FONT STYLE="color: #221D58">1.</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">The Board is responsible for enhancing the alignment of shareholder expectations, Company plans and management
performance.</TD></TR></TABLE>

<P STYLE="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</P>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"><FONT STYLE="color: #221D58">2.</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">The Board is responsible for ensuring that the Company&rsquo;s management maintains internal control and
management information systems. Directly and through the Audit Committee, the Board assesses the integrity of the management&rsquo;s internal
controls over financial reporting and management information systems.</TD></TR></TABLE>

<P STYLE="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</P>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"><FONT STYLE="color: #221D58">3.</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">The Board reviews and approves capital, operating and exploration and development expenditures, including
any budgets associated with such expenditures and may delegate to management authority to approve expenditures up to a certain limit.</TD></TR></TABLE>

<P STYLE="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</P>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"><FONT STYLE="color: #221D58">4.</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">The Board is responsible for approving the audited annual financial statements prepared by management
and, if required by Applicable Laws, the interim financial statements, and the notes and Management&rsquo;s Discussion and Analysis accompanying
such financial statements. The Board may delegate responsibility for approving interim financial statements and related Management Discussion
and Analysis to the Audit Committee, subject to Applicable Laws.</TD></TR></TABLE>

<P STYLE="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</P>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"><FONT STYLE="color: #221D58">5.</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">The Board is responsible for reviewing and approving material transactions outside the ordinary course
of business, including material investments, acquisitions and dispositions of material capital assets, material capital expenditures,
material joint ventures, and any other major initiatives outside the scope of approved budgets.</TD></TR></TABLE>

<P STYLE="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</P>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"><FONT STYLE="color: #221D58">6.</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">The Board approves those matters that are required pursuant to Applicable Laws to be approved by the directors
of the Company, including the issuance, purchase and redemption of securities and the declaration and payment of any dividends.</TD></TR></TABLE>

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<P STYLE="color: #221D58; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0in"><I>Risk Management</I></P>

<P STYLE="margin: 0pt 0; font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify">&nbsp;</P>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"><FONT STYLE="color: #221D58">1.</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="color: windowtext">The Board is responsible for identifying and understanding the principal
risks of the Company&rsquo;s businesses. The Board is responsible for implementing appropriate systems to manage this risk. </FONT></TD></TR></TABLE>

<P STYLE="margin: 0pt 0 0pt 0.5in; font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0in">&nbsp;</P>

<TABLE CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%" STYLE="font-size: 10pt; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt"><TR STYLE="vertical-align: top">
<TD STYLE="width: 0"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"><FONT STYLE="color: #221D58">2.</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">The Board is responsible for ensuring the Company&rsquo;s strategic plan includes an assessment of the
underlying risks and sets risk tolerances deemed acceptable in executing the strategic plan to achieve its objectives.</TD></TR></TABLE>

<P STYLE="margin: 0pt 0; font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify">&nbsp;</P>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"><FONT STYLE="color: #221D58">3.</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">The Board shall ensure management has established the appropriate processes and procedures to identify,
manage and mitigate, when necessary, the principal risks of the Company&rsquo;s business and to monitor those risks with a view to the
long&#45;term viability of the Company and achieving a proper balance between the risks taken and the performance of the business for
the benefit of shareholders, consistent with the strategic plan.</TD></TR></TABLE>

<P STYLE="margin: 0pt 0; font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify">&nbsp;</P>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"><FONT STYLE="color: #221D58">4.</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">The Board monitors the conduct of management of the Company to ensure that the Company is in compliance
with Applicable Laws.</TD></TR></TABLE>

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<P STYLE="color: #221D58; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0in"><I>Policies and Procedures</I></P>

<P STYLE="margin: 0pt 0; font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify">&nbsp;</P>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"><FONT STYLE="color: #221D58">1.</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">The Board is responsible for approving and monitoring compliance with all significant policies and procedures
by which the Company is operated and approving policies and procedures designed to ensure that the Company operates at all times within
Applicable Laws.</TD></TR></TABLE>

<P STYLE="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</P>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"><FONT STYLE="color: #221D58">2.</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">Subject to the responsibility of the Corporate Governance &amp; Nominating Committee to review and recommend
for approval to the Board all corporate governance policies and significant amendments, the Board is responsible for reviewing and approving
significant new corporate policies or material amendments to existing policies (including policies regarding business conduct, conflict
of interest and the environment).</TD></TR></TABLE>

<P STYLE="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</P>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"><FONT STYLE="color: #221D58">3.</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">The Board is responsible for taking steps to ensure that directors exercise independent judgement in considering
transactions and agreements in respect of which a director or executive officer has a material interest by ensuring such directors recuse
themselves from any deliberations or decisions on such transactions and agreements.</TD></TR></TABLE>

<P STYLE="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</P>

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<P STYLE="color: #221D58; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0in"><I>Communications and Reporting</I></P>

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presently include a Whistleblower Policy whereby stakeholders are able to contact independent directors.</TD></TR></TABLE>

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in that province. This Mandate was last updated and approved by the Board of Directors of the Company on July 30, 2024.</FONT></P>

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