Fortitude Gold (FTCO) Proxy filing summary

Voting matters and shareholder proposals

• Election of two directors, Jason D. Reid and Bill M. Conrad, is up for shareholder vote at the annual meeting scheduled for May 20, 2026.

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

• Approval sought for amendments to the Equity Incentive Plan, extending its expiration to October 15, 2035, and increasing reserved shares to 10,000,000.

• Board of directors recommends voting in favor of all three proposals.

Board of directors and corporate governance

• Proxy is solicited on behalf of the board, with Jason Reid appointed as proxy holder with power of substitution.

• Shareholders are instructed on multiple voting methods, including mail, fax, internet, and phone.

Audit committee and external auditor matters

• Proposal to ratify Haynie & Company as the independent auditor for the upcoming fiscal year.