Dennis Glen Patterson

To engage and advocate for the economic and social benefits of mining to the Canadian economy, including Indigenous economic reconciliation, with investment-friendly policies regarding regulatory system, support for decarbonization, skills training and critical mineral development. To raise awareness with government officials with respect to the Company's development plans for new mining projects in Nunavut, including employment and training, opportunities and benefits for Inuit people and communities, the Company’s consultation and environmental management programs, and additional environmental sustainability opportunities in line with government and Inuit priorities and policies. To raise awareness with government officials with respect to the Company's development plans for mining projects in Ontario and Quebec, including employment and training, opportunities and benefits for Indigenous peoples and local communities, and the Company’s consultation and environmental management programs. To raise awareness with government officials and departments on the need for major infrastructure investment in the Arctic, including high speed internet infrastructure in Nunavut to support industry and community needs and enhance opportunities and economic linkages. To engage and raise awareness with government officials and departments on the need for clean energy infrastructure development in the Kivalliq and Kitikmeot regions of Nunavut. Energy alternatives will significantly reduce the need to rely 100% on diesel generation as the only source of energy in these areas, significantly reducing GHG emissions and improving economic development opportunity for communities and industry.

Meeting with public office holders to raise awareness and seek input on the Arctic Research Foundation’s Arctic National Strategy. Discussing federal skills training and apprenticeship support programming, and the steps that can be taken to better enable training opportunities in Inuit and Northern communities. Seeking funding to support ARF vessel procurement, operational costs and subsidized vessel time for research organizations and Indigenous communities. Discussing the need for increased investments in Indigenous led environmental conservation and Northern scientific research initiatives. Meeting with public office holders to raise awareness of the Arctic Research Foundation and its work to advance the scientific research, environmental conservation, and infrastructure development priorities of Inuit and Northern communities

To seek grants, contributions or other financial benefits with respect to renewable energy investments, training and employment investments. To raise awareness with government officials and departments with respect to impacts that legislative, policy or program changes may have on operations in Canada. To raise awareness with government officials and departments with respect to B2Gold Corp.'s development plans for mining projects in Nunavut, including employment and training, opportunities and benefits for Indigenous peoples and local communities, and B2Gold Corp.'s consultation and environmental management programs. To raise awareness with government officials and departments on the need for major infrastructure investment in the Arctic, including high speed internet infrastructure in Nunavut to support industry and community needs and enhance opportunities and economic linkages.

To raise awareness with respect to impacts that legislative, regulatory, policy or program changes may have on operations in Nunavut. Reviews of the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act, the Fisheries Act and the Navigation Protection Act regarding potential impacts to arctic mining projects. Environmental Assessment recommendations. Policies or programs that pertain to trade-enabling infrastructure investment in northern regions at Infrastructure Canada, Transport Canada. CANNOR and other departments and agencies. Climate Change in relation to providing input and feedback regarding federal strategies/programs/policies to address Green House Gas emissions

Advocating for increased funding to Indigenous organizations, programs, and education initiatives to close the gap between Indigenous and non-Indigenous students in Canada. Expanding the portfolio of the Secretary of State for Children and Youth to include Education, while respecting provincial jurisdiction, as the federal government has direct involvement in a number of issues related to K-12 education. Criminal Code of Canada amendment as it relates to Section 265 with a look to modernizing language regarding safety in classrooms for students, teachers, and education staff. Labour rights and the collective bargaining rights of Canadians and organized labour groups within Canada and around the world. Seeking to influence the federal governments policies regarding Artificial Intelligence in Education. Seeking supports to address the teachers recruitment and retention crisis being experienced across the country with a number of cost of living measures including loan forgiveness for teachers, tax deductions for out-of-pocket expenses on travel and school supplies, and increased mental health supports for teachers and education workers. Seeking the creation of a number of initiatives to benefit the social good including the continued funding of a National School Food Program and the creation of a Canadian Mental Health Transfer. Support for food security, health, gender based violence and connectivity issues as it relates to children who are at home because of school building closures and require additional support through programs. Privatization of education, to ensure that education remains publicly funded Copyright regulations, with respect to ensuring teachers has easy access to material

Support the meaningful participation of Inuit and Inuit Development Corporations in emerging programs related to NORAD Modernization and Continental and Arctic Defence Seeking project funding to allow the Association to carry out research and internal coordination on specific arctic project activities. Seeking federal contribution or grant to support core 'funding' activities for Association, including staffing of an Executive Director position and presence in Ottawa. Secure funding to support Inuit participation in business development opportunities Advocacy for new or improved federal policies and programs that support business development of Inuit Development Corporations, including with respect to revision of Federal Government Procurement policies for Indigenous businesses

Clean Electricity Regulations - discussing the regulations, including technical feasibility, costs, competitive impacts, emissions reductions Strategic Innovation Fund funding - discussing potential eligibility of company projects for funding. Regulations Respecting Reduction in the Release of Methane and Certain Volatile Organic Compounds (Upstream Oil and Gas Sector) - discussing company methane performance and opportunities for government to support further methane reductions from industry Energy Innovation Program funding - discussing company application to program for funding. Clean Tech, Clean Electricity and Clean Hydrogen Investment Tax Credits - providing feedback to government on the criteria required for program eligibility

Federal funding programs aimed at training, innovation, infrastructure, and decarbonization to support the mining sector. Discussions with government officials on policies with respect to mining industry operations, innovation, corporate social responsibility, environmental permitting, sustainability and climate change, and to provide updates on Newmont's Canadian operations and projects.

Fisheries Act - Section 35 in respect of compliance for projects near water in the mineral industry Metal and Diamond Mining Effluent Regulations (MDMER) respecting Export and Import of Hazardous Wastes as it relates to mining and economic development Yukon, Northwest Territories and Nunavut Mining Regulations in respect of Mineral Tenure management in the Yukon, NWT and Nunavut. Yukon, Northwest Territories and Nunavut Mining Regulations in respect of amendments to the administration of prospecting permits and mineral claims Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) as it relates to substances produced or used by the mining industry United Nations Declaration on Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act as it relates to mining sector activities UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act Action Plan in relation to providing input on the implementation of measures that intersect with mining activities Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act in regards to mining The Income Tax Act in relation to corporation taxation and the use of fiscal policy with regard to the mineral industry. Species at Risk Act as it relates to mining sector activities Safety of Life as Sea Convention at the International Maritime Organization Recommended Nunavut Land Use Plan in relation to land use implications for the mining sector of Nunavut Policies or programs at Infrastructure Canada, Transport Canada. CANNOR and other departments and agencies that pertain to trade-enabling infrastructure investment in remote and norther regions. Policies or programs at Environment and Climate Change Canada that relate to biodiversity conservation, including the development of the National Biodiversity Strategy Policies and programs that relate to energy renewal, energy efficiency and management, energy technology, clean technology and innovation. Oceans Act in respect to Marine protected areas Nunavut Planning and Project Assessment Act as it relates to mining sector activities Northwest Territories and Nunavut Mining Regulations in respect of royalty administration and diamond valuation, as applicable. Northern Northwest Territories and Nunavut Mining Regulations in respect of Mineral Tenure management in the NWT and Nunavut. Nature Accountability Legislation (anticipated in 2024) National Benefits Sharing Framework in relation to providing input on the design and implementation of the framework Migratory Birds Regulations as it relates to mining sector activities Migratory Birds Convention Act as it relates to mining sector activities MacKenzie Valley Resource Management Boards and Agencies in respect of effluent regulations for diamond mining in Canada Mackenzie Valley Land and Water Boards, Mackenzie Valley Environmental Impact Review Board, Yukon Environment and Socio-economic Assessment Board, Yukon Water Board, Nunavut Impact Review Board, Nunavut Water Board as they relate to (published or unpublished) reasons for decisions made in environmental assessment and permitting; appointments with respect to relevant qualifications and professional and technical experience of Board appointees, and policy decision that affect effluent standards set in water permits. Impact Assessment Act & Regs. as they affect assessment of projects in the mineral industry Human Resources - Human Resources Development Canada - Mining skills development and training programs for Indigenous and under-represented groups in mining (female, new Canadians), with the Mining Industry Human Resources Council (MIHR) Formerly Bill C-17 - Amendments to the Yukon Environmental and Socio-economic Assessment Act (YESSA) and subsequent engagement on related issues as it pertains to the mining industry. Foreign investment and trade as it relates to Foreign Investment Agreements (FIPAs) and Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) Fisheries Act in respect of the Metal and Diamond Mining Effluent Regulations (MDMER), the proposed Coal Mining Effluent Regulations (CMER) and proposed regulations for

Strategies to prevent gender-based violence through firearm safety measures, including national firearms buyback program Advancing investments, policies and programs around caregiving and the care economy with a gender equity focus, including supporting the majority-women community services workforce. Investments in Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care, rollout of childcare agreements across Canada. Women's Housing and Homelessness, ensuring a gender equity lens in federal housing policy and affordable housing investments, and the renewal of funding for housing dedicated to women. We are seeking investments in women's labour market participation, including investments in re-skilling programs that are gender-responsive. Advancing policies, programs and investments in gender-based violence prevention and intervention, including the National Action Plan to End Gender-Based Violence. Federal budget with respect to investments in the social service sector for funding the supports the mental health of frontline community service workers. Addressing online hate and technology-facilitated violence through online safety legislation, policies or regulations.