Fortitude Gold (FTCO) Proxy filing summary

Voting matters and shareholder proposals

• Election of directors for the upcoming year is on the agenda.

• Ratification of Haynie & Company as the independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2026 is proposed.

• Approval sought for amendments to the equity incentive plan, extending expiration to October 15, 2035 and increasing reserved shares to 10,000,000.

• Other business matters may be transacted as appropriate during the meeting.

Board of directors and corporate governance

• The board recommends voting in favor of all proposals presented at the annual meeting.

• Record date for voting eligibility is set as March 23, 2026.

Audit committee and external auditor matters

• Haynie & Company is nominated for ratification as the external auditor for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026.