# EDGAR Filing Document

**Accession Number:** 0000795800
**File Stem:** 0001493152-26-026312
**Filing Date:** 2026-5
**Character Count:** 36750
**Document Hash:** 0f4eac022cc78d0bcffa20a61c5116ac
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## Filing Content

## Filing Summary
**0001493152-26-026312.hdr.sgml**: 20260529

**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0001493152-26-026312

**CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE**: SD

**PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT**: 16

**FILED AS OF DATE**: 20260529

**DATE AS OF CHANGE**: 20260529

**FILER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** NexMetals Mining Corp.
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0000795800
- **STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:** METAL MINING [1000]
- **ORGANIZATION NAME:** 01 Energy & Transportation
- **EIN:** 000000000
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** A1
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** SD
- **SEC ACT:** 1934 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 001-42750
- **FILM NUMBER:** 261043037

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **ADDRESS IS A NON US LOCATION:** YES
- **STREET 1:** C/O DUMOULIN BLACK LLP
- **STREET 2:** 1111 WEST HASTINGS STREET, 15TH FLOOR
- **CITY:** VANCOUVER
- **PROVINCE COUNTRY:** A1
- **ZIP:** V6E 2J3
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 647-822-1358

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **ADDRESS IS A NON US LOCATION:** YES
- **STREET 1:** C/O DUMOULIN BLACK LLP
- **STREET 2:** 1111 WEST HASTINGS STREET, 15TH FLOOR
- **CITY:** VANCOUVER
- **PROVINCE COUNTRY:** A1
- **ZIP:** V6E 2J3

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** Premium Resources Ltd.
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 20241213

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** Premium Nickel Resources Ltd.
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 20220815

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** North American Nickel Inc.
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 20100420

**UNITED STATES**

**SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION**

**Washington, D.C. 20549**

**FORM SD**

**SPECIALIZED DISCLOSURE REPORT**

**NEXMETALS MINING CORP.**

**(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)**

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| **Province of British Columbia, Canada** | **001-42750** | **N/A** |
| **(State or other jurisdiction of**<br> **incorporation or or** **ganization)** | **(Commission**<br> **File Number)** | **(I.R.S. Employer**<br> **Identification No.)** |

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|:---|:---|
| **1111 West Hastings Street, 15<sup>th</sup> Floor**<br> **Vancouver British Columbia, Canada** | **V6E 2J3** |
| **(Address of principal executive offices)** | **(Zip code)** |

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**Brett MacKay, Chief Financial Officer, 1-866-794-6396**

**(Name and telephone number, including area code, of the person to contact in connection with this report)**

Check the appropriate box to indicate the rule pursuant to which this form is being filed.

☐Rule 13p-1 under the Securities Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13p-1) for the reporting period from January 1 to December 31, 2025.

☒Rule 13q-1 under the Securities Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13q-1) for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025.

**SECTION 1 - CONFLICT MINERALS DISCLOSURE**

**Item 1.01 - Conflict Minerals Disclosure and Report**

Not applicable.

**Item 1.02 - Exhibit**

Not applicable

**SECTION 2 - RESOURCE EXTRACTION ISSUER DISCLOSURE**

**Item 2.01 Resource Extraction Issuer Disclosure and Report**

NexMetals Mining Corp. (the "Company") is subject to Canada's Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act ("ESTMA"). The Company is relying on the alternative reporting provision of Item 2.01 and providing its ESTMA report for the year ended December 31, 2025 to satisfy the requirements of Item 2.01. The Company's ESTMA report is available on the Company's website at https://nexmetalsmining.com/investors/#estma. The payment disclosure required by Form SD is included as Exhibit 2.01 to this Form SD.

**SECTION 3 - EXHIBITS**

**Item 3.01. Exhibits**

The following exhibit is filed as part of this report.

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|:---|:---|
| **Exhibit Number** | **Description** |
| 2.01 | [Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act - Annual Report for the year ended December 31, 2025](ex2-01.htm) |

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**SIGNATURES**

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.

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|:---|:---|
| **<u>NEXMETALS MINING CORP.</u>** | **<u>NEXMETALS MINING CORP.</u>** |
| (Registrant) | (Registrant) &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(Date) |
| By: | */s/ Brett MacKay* |
| Name: | Brett MacKay |
| Title: | Chief Financial Officer |

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## Exhibit 2.01

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**Exhibit 2.01**

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act - Annual Report** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act - Annual Report** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act - Annual Report** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act - Annual Report** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act - Annual Report** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act - Annual Report** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act - Annual Report** | &nbsp;&nbsp;![](ex2-01_002.jpg) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Reporting Entity Name** | &nbsp;&nbsp;NexMetals Mining Corp. | &nbsp;&nbsp;NexMetals Mining Corp. | &nbsp;&nbsp;NexMetals Mining Corp. | &nbsp;&nbsp;NexMetals Mining Corp. | &nbsp;&nbsp;NexMetals Mining Corp. | &nbsp;&nbsp;NexMetals Mining Corp. | &nbsp;&nbsp;NexMetals Mining Corp. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Reporting Year** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**From** | &nbsp;&nbsp;2025-01-01 | **To:** | &nbsp;&nbsp;2025-12-31 | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Date submitted** | &nbsp;&nbsp;2026-05-27 | &nbsp;&nbsp;2026-05-27 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Reporting Entity ESTMA Identification Number** | &nbsp;&nbsp;E658236 | &nbsp;&nbsp;E658236 | ![](ex2-01_003.jpg) | ![](ex2-01_003.jpg) |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Reporting Entity ESTMA Identification Number** | &nbsp;&nbsp;E658236 | &nbsp;&nbsp;E658236 | ![](ex2-01_003.jpg) | ![](ex2-01_003.jpg) |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Other Subsidiaries Included** <br> (optional field) |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Not Consolidated** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Not Substituted** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Attestation by Reporting Entity** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;*In accordance with the requirements of the ESTMA, and in particular section 9 thereof, I attest I have reviewed the information contained in the ESTMA report for the entity(ies) listed above. Based on my knowledge, and having exercised reasonable diligence, the information in the ESTMA report is true, accurate and complete in all material respects for the purposes of the Act, for the reporting year listed above.* | &nbsp;&nbsp;*In accordance with the requirements of the ESTMA, and in particular section 9 thereof, I attest I have reviewed the information contained in the ESTMA report for the entity(ies) listed above. Based on my knowledge, and having exercised reasonable diligence, the information in the ESTMA report is true, accurate and complete in all material respects for the purposes of the Act, for the reporting year listed above.* | &nbsp;&nbsp;*In accordance with the requirements of the ESTMA, and in particular section 9 thereof, I attest I have reviewed the information contained in the ESTMA report for the entity(ies) listed above. Based on my knowledge, and having exercised reasonable diligence, the information in the ESTMA report is true, accurate and complete in all material respects for the purposes of the Act, for the reporting year listed above.* | &nbsp;&nbsp;*In accordance with the requirements of the ESTMA, and in particular section 9 thereof, I attest I have reviewed the information contained in the ESTMA report for the entity(ies) listed above. Based on my knowledge, and having exercised reasonable diligence, the information in the ESTMA report is true, accurate and complete in all material respects for the purposes of the Act, for the reporting year listed above.* | &nbsp;&nbsp;*In accordance with the requirements of the ESTMA, and in particular section 9 thereof, I attest I have reviewed the information contained in the ESTMA report for the entity(ies) listed above. Based on my knowledge, and having exercised reasonable diligence, the information in the ESTMA report is true, accurate and complete in all material respects for the purposes of the Act, for the reporting year listed above.* | &nbsp;&nbsp;*In accordance with the requirements of the ESTMA, and in particular section 9 thereof, I attest I have reviewed the information contained in the ESTMA report for the entity(ies) listed above. Based on my knowledge, and having exercised reasonable diligence, the information in the ESTMA report is true, accurate and complete in all material respects for the purposes of the Act, for the reporting year listed above.* | &nbsp;&nbsp;*In accordance with the requirements of the ESTMA, and in particular section 9 thereof, I attest I have reviewed the information contained in the ESTMA report for the entity(ies) listed above. Based on my knowledge, and having exercised reasonable diligence, the information in the ESTMA report is true, accurate and complete in all material respects for the purposes of the Act, for the reporting year listed above.* | &nbsp;&nbsp;*In accordance with the requirements of the ESTMA, and in particular section 9 thereof, I attest I have reviewed the information contained in the ESTMA report for the entity(ies) listed above. Based on my knowledge, and having exercised reasonable diligence, the information in the ESTMA report is true, accurate and complete in all material respects for the purposes of the Act, for the reporting year listed above.* |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Full Name of Director or Officer of Reporting Entity** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Brett MacKay** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Brett MacKay** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Brett MacKay** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Brett MacKay** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Date** | &nbsp;&nbsp;*2026-05-27* | &nbsp;&nbsp;*2026-05-27* |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Position Title** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Date** | &nbsp;&nbsp;*2026-05-27* | &nbsp;&nbsp;*2026-05-27* |

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| **Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act - Annual Report** | **Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act - Annual Report** | **Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act - Annual Report** | **Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act - Annual Report** | **Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act - Annual Report** | **Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act - Annual Report** | **Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act - Annual Report** | **Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act - Annual Report** | **Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act - Annual Report** | **Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act - Annual Report** | **Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act - Annual Report** | **Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act - Annual Report** |
| **Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act - Annual Report** | **Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act - Annual Report** | **Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act - Annual Report** | **Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act - Annual Report** | **Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act - Annual Report** | **Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act - Annual Report** | **Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act - Annual Report** | **Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act - Annual Report** | **Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act - Annual Report** | **Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act - Annual Report** | **Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act - Annual Report** | **Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act - Annual Report** |
| **Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act - Annual Report** | **Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act - Annual Report** | **Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act - Annual Report** | **Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act - Annual Report** | **Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act - Annual Report** | **Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act - Annual Report** | **Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act - Annual Report** | **Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act - Annual Report** | **Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act - Annual Report** | **Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act - Annual Report** | **Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act - Annual Report** | **Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act - Annual Report** |
| **Reporting Year** | **From:** | 2025-01-01 | **To:** | 2025-12-31 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| **Reporting Entity Name** | NexMetals Mining Corp. | NexMetals Mining Corp. | NexMetals Mining Corp. | NexMetals Mining Corp. | NexMetals Mining Corp. | **Currency of the Report** | CAD | CAD |  |  |  |
| **Reporting Entity ESTMA Identification Number** | E658236 | E658236 | E658236 | E658236 | E658236 |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| **Subsidiary Reporting Entities (if necessary)** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| **Payments by Payee** | **Payments by Payee** | **Payments by Payee** | **Payments by Payee** | **Payments by Payee** | **Payments by Payee** | **Payments by Payee** | **Payments by Payee** | **Payments by Payee** | **Payments by Payee** | **Payments by Payee** | **Payments by Payee** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Country** | **Payee Name<sup>1</sup>** | **Departments, Agency, etc… within Payee that Received Payments<sup>2</sup>** | **Taxes** | **Royalties** | **Fees rxp:Fees** | **Production Entitlements** | **Bonuses** | **Dividends** | **Infrastructure Improvement Payments** | **Total Amount paid to Payee** | **Notes<sup>34</sup>** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Botswana | Government of Botswana |  |  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 34710000 |  |  |  |  | **34710000** | Fees of $34,510,000 were paid in USD and the remaining fees were paid in BWP. <br>See Additional Notes 1 & 2. |
| **Additional Notes:** | Note 1: These payments were made in USD and translated using a monthly average exchange rate of 1 CAD = 0.7245 USD<br> Note 2: These payments were made in BWP and translated using a monthly average exchange rate, resulting in an effective rate of 1 CAD = 9.8613 BWP | Note 1: These payments were made in USD and translated using a monthly average exchange rate of 1 CAD = 0.7245 USD<br> Note 2: These payments were made in BWP and translated using a monthly average exchange rate, resulting in an effective rate of 1 CAD = 9.8613 BWP | Note 1: These payments were made in USD and translated using a monthly average exchange rate of 1 CAD = 0.7245 USD<br> Note 2: These payments were made in BWP and translated using a monthly average exchange rate, resulting in an effective rate of 1 CAD = 9.8613 BWP | Note 1: These payments were made in USD and translated using a monthly average exchange rate of 1 CAD = 0.7245 USD<br> Note 2: These payments were made in BWP and translated using a monthly average exchange rate, resulting in an effective rate of 1 CAD = 9.8613 BWP | Note 1: These payments were made in USD and translated using a monthly average exchange rate of 1 CAD = 0.7245 USD<br> Note 2: These payments were made in BWP and translated using a monthly average exchange rate, resulting in an effective rate of 1 CAD = 9.8613 BWP | Note 1: These payments were made in USD and translated using a monthly average exchange rate of 1 CAD = 0.7245 USD<br> Note 2: These payments were made in BWP and translated using a monthly average exchange rate, resulting in an effective rate of 1 CAD = 9.8613 BWP | Note 1: These payments were made in USD and translated using a monthly average exchange rate of 1 CAD = 0.7245 USD<br> Note 2: These payments were made in BWP and translated using a monthly average exchange rate, resulting in an effective rate of 1 CAD = 9.8613 BWP | Note 1: These payments were made in USD and translated using a monthly average exchange rate of 1 CAD = 0.7245 USD<br> Note 2: These payments were made in BWP and translated using a monthly average exchange rate, resulting in an effective rate of 1 CAD = 9.8613 BWP | Note 1: These payments were made in USD and translated using a monthly average exchange rate of 1 CAD = 0.7245 USD<br> Note 2: These payments were made in BWP and translated using a monthly average exchange rate, resulting in an effective rate of 1 CAD = 9.8613 BWP | Note 1: These payments were made in USD and translated using a monthly average exchange rate of 1 CAD = 0.7245 USD<br> Note 2: These payments were made in BWP and translated using a monthly average exchange rate, resulting in an effective rate of 1 CAD = 9.8613 BWP | Note 1: These payments were made in USD and translated using a monthly average exchange rate of 1 CAD = 0.7245 USD<br> Note 2: These payments were made in BWP and translated using a monthly average exchange rate, resulting in an effective rate of 1 CAD = 9.8613 BWP |

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| **Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act - Annual Report** | **Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act - Annual Report** | **Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act - Annual Report** | **Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act - Annual Report** | **Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act - Annual Report** | **Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act - Annual Report** | **Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act - Annual Report** | **Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act - Annual Report** | **Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act - Annual Report** | **Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act - Annual Report** | **Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act - Annual Report** |
| **Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act - Annual Report** | **Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act - Annual Report** | **Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act - Annual Report** | **Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act - Annual Report** | **Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act - Annual Report** | **Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act - Annual Report** | **Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act - Annual Report** | **Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act - Annual Report** | **Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act - Annual Report** | **Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act - Annual Report** | **Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act - Annual Report** |
| **Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act - Annual Report** | **Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act - Annual Report** | **Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act - Annual Report** | **Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act - Annual Report** | **Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act - Annual Report** | **Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act - Annual Report** | **Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act - Annual Report** | **Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act - Annual Report** | **Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act - Annual Report** | **Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act - Annual Report** | **Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act - Annual Report** |
| **Reporting Year** | **From:** | 2025-01-01 | **To:** | 2025-12-31 |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| **Reporting Entity Name** | NexMetals Mining Corp. | NexMetals Mining Corp. | NexMetals Mining Corp. | NexMetals Mining Corp. | NexMetals Mining Corp. | **Currency of the Report** | CAD | CAD |  |  |
| **Reporting Entity ESTMA Identification Number** | E658236 | E658236 | E658236 | E658236 | E658236 |  |  |  |  |  |
| **Subsidiary Reporting Entities (if necessary)** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| **Payments by Project** | **Payments by Project** | **Payments by Project** | **Payments by Project** | **Payments by Project** | **Payments by Project** | **Payments by Project** | **Payments by Project** | **Payments by Project** | **Payments by Project** | **Payments by Project** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Country** | **Project Name<sup>1</sup>** | **Taxes** | **Royalties** | **Fees** | **Production Entitlements** | **Bonuses** | **Dividends** | **Infrastructure Improvement Payments** | **Total Amount paid by Project** | **Notes<sup>23</sup>** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Botswana | Selebi Mines |  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 34710000 |  |  |  |  | **34710000** | Fees of $34,510,000 were paid in USD and the remaining fees were paid in BWP.<br>See Additional Notes 1 & 2 |
| **Additional Notes<sup>3</sup>:** | Note 1: These payments were made in USD and translated using a monthly average exchange rate of 1 CAD = 0.7245 USD<br> Note 2: These payments were made in BWP and translated using a monthly average exchange rate, resulting in an effective rate of 1 CAD = 9.8613 BWP | Note 1: These payments were made in USD and translated using a monthly average exchange rate of 1 CAD = 0.7245 USD<br> Note 2: These payments were made in BWP and translated using a monthly average exchange rate, resulting in an effective rate of 1 CAD = 9.8613 BWP | Note 1: These payments were made in USD and translated using a monthly average exchange rate of 1 CAD = 0.7245 USD<br> Note 2: These payments were made in BWP and translated using a monthly average exchange rate, resulting in an effective rate of 1 CAD = 9.8613 BWP | Note 1: These payments were made in USD and translated using a monthly average exchange rate of 1 CAD = 0.7245 USD<br> Note 2: These payments were made in BWP and translated using a monthly average exchange rate, resulting in an effective rate of 1 CAD = 9.8613 BWP | Note 1: These payments were made in USD and translated using a monthly average exchange rate of 1 CAD = 0.7245 USD<br> Note 2: These payments were made in BWP and translated using a monthly average exchange rate, resulting in an effective rate of 1 CAD = 9.8613 BWP | Note 1: These payments were made in USD and translated using a monthly average exchange rate of 1 CAD = 0.7245 USD<br> Note 2: These payments were made in BWP and translated using a monthly average exchange rate, resulting in an effective rate of 1 CAD = 9.8613 BWP | Note 1: These payments were made in USD and translated using a monthly average exchange rate of 1 CAD = 0.7245 USD<br> Note 2: These payments were made in BWP and translated using a monthly average exchange rate, resulting in an effective rate of 1 CAD = 9.8613 BWP | Note 1: These payments were made in USD and translated using a monthly average exchange rate of 1 CAD = 0.7245 USD<br> Note 2: These payments were made in BWP and translated using a monthly average exchange rate, resulting in an effective rate of 1 CAD = 9.8613 BWP | Note 1: These payments were made in USD and translated using a monthly average exchange rate of 1 CAD = 0.7245 USD<br> Note 2: These payments were made in BWP and translated using a monthly average exchange rate, resulting in an effective rate of 1 CAD = 9.8613 BWP | Note 1: These payments were made in USD and translated using a monthly average exchange rate of 1 CAD = 0.7245 USD<br> Note 2: These payments were made in BWP and translated using a monthly average exchange rate, resulting in an effective rate of 1 CAD = 9.8613 BWP |

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