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Silver Bear Resources Plc Management Reports 2025

Nov 15, 2025

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MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS

For the three and nine-month period ended 30 September 2025

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SILVER BEAR

RESOURCES Plc

MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (MD&A)

For the three and nine-month period ended 30 September 2025

All numbers are specified in CAD$ unless stated differently.

The following management discussion and analysis ("MD&A") has been prepared as of 14 November 2025 and is related to the unaudited consolidated financial results of Silver Bear Resources Plc ("Silver Bear" or the "Company") and its wholly-owned subsidiaries, Silver Bear Resources Inc., and AO Prognoz collectively referred to as the ("Group") for the three and nine-month period ended 30 September 2025. The unaudited consolidated financial statements for the three and nine-month period ended 30 September 2025 have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards ("IFRS"). This MD&A should be read in conjunction with the unaudited consolidated financial statements and related notes for the three and nine-month period ended 30 September 2025. Other pertinent information about the Group is available on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.com as well as on the Group's website at www.silverbearresources.com. For the purpose of preparing our MD&A, the Group considers the materiality of information. Information is considered material if in the opinion of management: (i) such information results in, or would reasonably be expected to result in, a significant effect in the market price or value of our shares; (ii) there is a substantial likelihood that a reasonable investor would consider it important in making an investment decision; or (iii) it would significantly alter the total mix of information available to investors. We evaluate materiality with reference to all relevant circumstances. All dollar amounts are stated in Canadian dollars unless otherwise indicated.

This MD&A contains forward-looking information that involves numerous risks and uncertainties. Actual results of the Group's business and operations could differ materially from those discussed in such forward-looking information as a result of the risks and uncertainties faced by the Group, including those set forth in this MD&A under "Forward-Looking Information" and under "Risk Factors."

References to the first, second, third and fourth quarters of 2025 and 2024, or Q1, Q2, Q3 and Q4 of 2025 and 2024 mean, the quarters ending/ended 31 March, 30 June, 30 September and 31 December 2025 and 2024 respectively.

Alexey Nikolaevich Nikandrov, member of the Australian Institute of Geoscientists, an independent consultant to the Company, is a Qualified Person under National Instrument 43-101 and has reviewed the scientific and technical information in this MD&A.

BUSINESS OVERVIEW

The strategy of the Group is to focus on exploration and development of precious metal deposits. The principal asset of the Group is its right to explore and develop the Mangazeisky property ("Mangazeisky"), located approximately 400 kilometres north of Yakutsk in the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia), in the Russian Federation. The Group achieved first silver production in April 2018 as a result of its commissioning activities and reached the full commercial production milestone on 1 July 2019.

In Q2 2012, the Group received a written protocol from Russian authorities accepting the Group's resource calculation on its Vertikalny Resource within its Mangazeisky property. Upon receipt of the protocol the Group submitted its application for its Certificate of First Discovery, which was received in August 2012 from Rosnedra (the governing federal body on subsoil use). The Group then subsequently made an application for its mining license for its Vertikalny Resource. In September 2013, the Group announced that it had received its 20-year Mining License from the Russian authorities.

On 21 September 2016, the Group announced that it had been granted a seven-year extension to the Group's wholly-owned Exploration Licence covering the Mangazeisky silver project. Prior to the extension, the Group was permitted to explore on the property until 31 December 2016. The extension provides that the new licence term will run to 31 December 2023. In September 2023, the Mangazeisky exploration license was extended by the Federal Subsoil Use Agency in the Russian Federation ("Rosnedra") through to 31 December 2026.


MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS

For the three and nine-month period ended 30 September 2025

SILVER BEAR

RESOURCES Plc

On 30 June 2017, the Group completed a re-domiciliation transaction under a statutory plan of arrangement (the "Arrangement") by which Silver Bear Resources Plc ("SBR UK") has become the listed parent company of the Group (the "UK Restructuring"), for full details please refer to the Group's 30 June 2017 press release. The head office of the Group is now registered in London, United Kingdom.

As a result of the UK Restructuring, Silver Bear Resources Inc. ("SBR Canada") has become a wholly-owned subsidiary of SBR UK. The Group remains listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange and its Shares trade under the same trading symbol "SBR".

On April 1, 2022, the Ontario Securities Corporation ("OSC") issued a Cease Trading Order ("CTO"). As of the date of this MD&A the CTO has not been lifted.

Due to the rapidly unfolding situation in Ukraine starting in late February 2022, the Company's Board and management are regularly assessing the evolving sanctions against Russia and by Russia and their impacts to the Group and its operations located some 400 km north of Yakutsk in Far East Russia. As the date of this report, there are several risks and uncertainties with respect to our operations in Russia of note which include, but are not limited to the following:

  • Economic sanctions;
  • Currency controls;
  • Shortage of original spare parts;
  • Restriction to pay dividends from Russia to UK and further to shareholders
  • Withdrawal of service providers based outside of Russia; and
  • Export and import restrictions.

Please refer to our section on Going Concern and Risks and Uncertainties for full details on Operating in the Russia Federation, below.

Q3 2025 HIGHLIGHTS

During the nine-month period ended 30 September 2025 the Group production statistics included:

  • Mined a total of 105,187 tonnes of ore, processed 46,968 tonnes of ore at an average grade of 552 g/t of silver producing a total of 363,310 ounces of silver in silver bars.
  • Produced silver ore concentrate that contains 907,430 ounces of silver and 5,009 tonnes of lead.
  • Sold 323,642 ounces of silver in silver bars and 376,691 ounces of silver and 2,154 tonnes of lead in ore concentrate totaling production revenue of US$27,240,007 or $37,589,097 and reported at a total comprehensive loss of $38,978,699 and an accumulated deficit of $410,919,338.

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MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS

For the three and nine-month period ended 30 September 2025

SILVER BEAR

RESOURCES Plc

MANGAZEISKY SILVER PROJECT COMMERCIAL PRODUCTION

The table below details the production highlights for the three and nine-month periods ended 30 September 2025 and 2024.

Production Highlights

Three-months ended 30 Sep 2025 Three-months ended 30 Sep 2024 Nine-months ended 30 Sep 2025 Nine-months ended 30 Sep 2024
Operating Data
Ore Mined (tonnes) 38,982 - 105,187 8,492
Ore processed (tonnes) 20,124 - 46,968 -
Head grade (g/t Ag) 625 - 552 -
Recovery (%) 84.1% - 80.4% -
Silver bars ounces produced 178,220 - 363,310 -
Silver ore concentrate Ag ounces produced 387,786 - 907,430 316,980
Silver ore concentrate Pb tonnes produced 2,241 - 5,009 1,231
Financial Data
Ounces sold in silver bars 187,621 - 323,642 -
Average realized price (US$/oz) 37.35 - 34.66 -
Revenues, silver bars US$ 7,008,050 - 11,216,032 -
Silver ore concentrate Ag ounces sold 376,691 - 376,691 316,980
Average realized price (US$/oz) 33.55 - 33.55 17.35
Revenues, Ag in silver ore concentrate US$ 12,637,144 733,136 12,637,144 5,498,845
Silver ore concentrate Pb tonnes sold 2,154 - 2,154 1,231
Average realized price (US$/t) 1,572.09 - 1,572.09 1,581
Revenues, Pb in silver ore concentrate US$ 3,386,831 213,451 3,386,831 1,945,951
Total Revenue US$ 23,032,025 946,847 27,240,007 7,444,796

Development & Operational Activities

During the nine-month period ended 30 September 2025, the Group mined a total of 105,187 tonnes of ore (2024: 8,492 tonnes of ore), processed 46,968 tonnes of ore (2024: Nil tonnes of ore) at an average grade of 552 g/t of silver (2024: Nil g/t silver) producing 363,310 ounces of silver in silver bars (2024: Nil ounces of silver in silver bars) and produced silver ore concentrate that contains 907,430 ounces of silver and 5,009 tonnes of lead (2024: 316,980 ounces of silver and 1,231 tonnes of lead).

The Group produced rich silver ore concentrate from the primary ore by processing it through X-RAY and gravity separation process.

Going forward once the flotation facility is constructed and in production (shifted to the autumn of 2026) processing of primary ore will start.

The construction of the flotation is underway. The foundation and the steel frame of the building have been completed, the walls and the roofing being put in place.

As of the date of this report there are approximately 258 Prognoz employees at site (2024: 175 Prognoz employees at site). There are also 36 contractors (2024: 36 contractors), namely catering, process consultants, and construction workers. For the nine-month period ended 30 September 2025, there was two (2) minor loss time incidents (2024: one (1) loss time incidents).

Financing Activities

In January 2022, the Group announced an amendment to its existing loan agreement between the Company's wholly-owned subsidiary, AO Prognoz ("Prognoz"), and SKA Assets with respect to a loan in the principal amount of 750,000,000 rubles (equivalent to approximately C$12,825,000 based on a foreign exchange rate of 0.0171) by extending the maturity date of the

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For the three and nine-month period ended 30 September 2025

SILVER BEAR

RESOURCES Plc

loan from 31 December 2021 to 31 December 2022 and increasing the interest rate of the loan from 8.27% per annum to 10.27% per annum effective from 01 January 2022 ("SKA Loan Amendment"). All other provisions of the Loan Agreement have remain unchanged. The Company filed a material change report in respect to the SKA Loan Agreement on 20 January 2022.

The SKA Loan Agreement and SKA Loan Amendment are "related party transaction" under Multilateral Instrument 61-101 – Protection of Minority Security Holders in Special Transactions ("MI 61-101") because Inflection is a related party of the Company, as its major shareholder. Pursuant to Section 5.7(1)(f) of MI 61-101, the Company is exempt from obtaining minority shareholder approval for the SKA Asset Loan Agreement as a result of the loan being obtained from a related party on reasonable commercial terms that are not less advantageous to the Company than if such loan was obtained through an arm's length lender and having no equity or voting component.

In October 2022, the SKA Loan Amendments approved by shareholders at the Company's Meeting and the SKA Loan Agreement was executed. The SKA Loan Amendment, has certain amendments made to the original SKA Assets loan agreement dated 19 January 2022 between Prognoz and SKA Assets with respect to an increase of the principal of the loan by 1,500,000,000 rubles (equivalent to approximately C$33,550,000 based on a foreign exchange rate of 0.0217) for an aggregate loan principal of 2,250,000,000 rubles (equivalent to approximately C$48,911,800 based on a foreign exchange rate of 0.0217) and an extension of the maturity date of the loan from 31 December 2022 to 31 December 2025 and an increase in the interest rate of the loan from 10.27% per annum to 12.5% per annum effective 01 October 2022. All other provisions of the loan agreement have remained unchanged.

The SKA Loan Amendment was approved by the Toronto Stock Exchange ("TSX") and a copy of the agreement was filed on SEDAR under the Company's profile. SKA Assets is indirectly owned by Sergey Kolesnikov, who is in turn a majority shareholder of Inflection Management Corporation Limited ("Inflection"), a major shareholder of Silver Bear.

The SKA Loan Amendment is a "related party transaction" under MI 61-101 – Protection of Minority Security Holders in Special Transactions because Inflection is a related party to the Company, as its major shareholder. The SKA Loan Amendment is exempt from the minority shareholder approval requirements under MI 61-101 by the application of the exemption under Section 5.7(1)(f), since the Loan, as amended by the SKA Loan Amendment, is a loan without an equity component and was obtained by the Corporation from a related party on reasonable commercial terms that are not less advantageous to the Corporation than if the Loan had been obtained from a person dealing at arm's length with the Corporation.

The Facilities Agreement Amendment, also approved by the shareholders at the Meeting, is in relation to certain amendments made to the credit facilities agreement dated 05 September 2016, as amended by certain consent, amendment and restatement deeds dated 28 December 2016, on 27 March 2017, on 30 June 2017, on 07 November 2017, on 18 September 2018, on 24 December 2018, on 24 December 2019, on 26 May 2020, on 09 October 2020 and on 31 December 2020, among Inflection and Unifirm (an affiliate of Aterra), as lenders (together, the "Lenders"), Inflection as security agent, the Corporation (or Old Silver Bear, as applicable) and Prognoz, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Corporation, as borrowers (together, the "Borrowers") and the Corporation, Prognoz and Silver Bear Resources B.V., a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Corporation (subsequently dissolved), as guarantors (collectively, the "Guarantors") (the "Facilities Agreement").

The Facilities Agreement Amendment is a "related party transaction" under MI 61-101 – Protection of Minority Security Holders in Special Transactions ("MI 61-101") because Inflection is a related party to the Company, as its major shareholder. The 2022 Facilities Agreement Amendment is exempt from the minority shareholder approval requirements under MI 61-101 by the application of the exemption under Section 5.7(1)(f), since the loan made by Inflection and Unifirm Limited, an affiliate of A.B. Aterra Resources Ltd. ("Aterra"), as amended by the 2022 Facilities Agreement Amendments, is a loan without an equity component and was obtained by the Corporation from a related party on reasonable commercial terms that are not less advantageous to the Corporation than if such loan had been obtained from a person dealing at arm's length with the Corporation

On 28 February 2023, the Company provided an update on previously announced amendments to the Facilities Agreement between the Company's wholly-owned subsidiary, Prognoz and the lenders Inflection and Aterra. Both lenders, Inflection and Aterra, are also major shareholders of the Company.

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MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS

For the three and nine-month period ended 30 September 2025

SILVER BEAR

RESOURCES Plc

Due to the adoption in late 2022, of the EU 9th Sanctions Package, which include a prohibition against new investment and new financing of companies in the Russian mining sector the Company's lenders Inflection and Aterra, both companies incorporated in the European Union, have determined that they are each unable to enter into the Facilities Agreement Amendments.

The lenders have determined that the EU 9th Sanctions Package prohibits the FA Amendments specifically: (i) the extension of the maturity dates for Tranches F, G, H and I that became due 1 January 2023 to 31 December 2027; and (ii) other Tranches that became due 20 March 2023 to 31 December 2028. The total amount of overdue loans is principal in amount of $182.68 mln and accrued interest in amount of $32.39 mln. The FA Amendments were approved by the shareholders of the Company at the Company's Annual General and Special Meeting of shareholders on 05 October 2022

Despite the support of the Company's lenders the recently imposed EU 9th Sanctions Package have impacted its ability to complete construction of the flotation facility and initiate the underground mining at its Vertikalny Mine. After careful consideration of the Company's current mining operations, cash position, scheduled debt payments, forecast revenue and expenses, the Company's Board of Directors has determined that management in the short-term will undertake the following initiatives, namely:

a) Seek a Russian bank or financial institution capable of refinancing the current shareholder debt facility and providing the additional financing required to complete construction of the new flotation facility and allow for the underground mining at Vertikalny; and/or
b) Seek a prospective joint-partner or financier or buyer for the Vertikalny Mine and the Mangazeisky Project assets.

Management believes that its lenders will work with it (subject to compliance with all applicable sanctions) while it seeks a solution.

On September 25, 2023, the corporation received notice that the loan claims specified in the Facilities Agreements, previously held by Inflection Management Corp., have been transferred to SKA Assets Management, a company under the common control with Inflection Management Corp. All other terms and conditions of the loan remained unchanged.

Exploration Activities

During Q1 2025, the Company continued advanced exploration of the Vertikalny deposit and Privet site, including drilling and underground mining exploration work, and metallurgical testing of ores. In Q3, the company plans to complete exploration drilling at the Privet site.

The company received a permit (license) for geological exploration and production of gold and silver at the Nyuektaminsky site (area 281.8 sq.km)

During Q2 2025, the Company completed advanced exploration of the Privet site and surface drilling at the Vertikalny deposit, including NW flank. Underground mining exploration work at the Vertikalny deposit continued, as well as metallurgical tests of ores. In Q3-Q4, the Company plans to complete exploration drilling at the SE flank of the Vertikalny and starts exploration drilling at the Vostochny and Mysovoy sites.

During Q3 2025, the Company completed surface exploration drilling at the Vertikalny deposit and continued underground mining exploration work, as well as metallurgical tests ores from Privet and Vertikalny sites. In Q4, the Company plans to continue underground mining and underground drilling exploration at Vertykalny site, starts exploration drilling at the Mysovoy site, and completed metallurgical tests and Feasibility study of Privet site.

Mangazeisky Silver Project

An amended and restated technical report with an effective date of 31 March 2019 and issue date of 10 November 2021 on the Mangazeisky Silver Project (the "Technical Report") was prepared for the Company by Ché Osmond, BSc (Hons), MSc, CGeol, EurGeol, FGS, of Wardell Armstrong (Moscow) (the "Authors") in accordance with National Instrument 43-101 ("NI 43-101"). The Technical Report is available for review on the SEDAR website at www.sedar.com. Readers are encouraged to review the entire Technical Report.

The below summary is a direct extract and reproduction of the summary and several sections contained in the Technical Report, without material modification or revision and all defined terms used in the summary shall have the meanings ascribed to them in the Technical Report. The below summary is subject to all the assumptions, qualifications and procedures set out in the Technical Report. The Technical Report was prepared in accordance with NI 43-101. For full technical details of the report, reference should


MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS

For the three and nine-month period ended 30 September 2025

SILVER BEAR

RESOURCES Plc

be made to the complete text of the Technical Report, which has been filed with the applicable regulatory authorities and is available under the Company's SEDAR profile at www.sedar.com. The Technical Report is incorporated by reference in this AIF and the summary set forth below is qualified in its entirety with reference to the full text of the Technical Report.

The Group received and filed on SEDAR the Technical Report on 10 November 2021. The following is a summary of the Final WAI Report. For more details on the Company's Technical Report please refer to the Company's Annual Information Circular for the year ended 31 December 2021 and filed on SEDAR on 08 July 2022.

Technical Report

The Group commissioned WAI to carry out an update of its mineral resource base and strategic re-assessment of the Mangazeisky Silver Project. The study has aimed to assess the combined potential of the Vertikalny and Mangazeisky North deposits and identify any strategic bottlenecks. The key elements included within the study are listed below:

  • Mineral Resource Estimation;
  • Hydrological and hydrogeological review;
  • Mining geotechnical review;
  • Open pit mining study;
  • Underground mining study;
  • Mine production scheduling;
  • Mining capital and operating cost estimation;
  • Mineral processing review; and,
  • Financial analysis.

Vertikalny Deposit Mineral Resource Estimate

The Mineral Resource Estimate was carried out with a 3D block modelling approach using Datamine Studio RM software. The effective date of the Mineral Resource Estimate is the 31 May 2019, the date of the limiting mine survey. In the opinion of WAI, the Mineral Resource Estimate reported herein is a reasonable representation of the mineral resources found in the Vertikalny Silver Project based on the current level of sampling.

WAI has been provided with exploration and grade control data for Vertikalny comprising all exploration carried out from 2005 to 2018 by CJSC Prognoz. Exploration data were imported and verified before geological and mineralisation envelopes were defined creating 3D wireframes based on a cut-off grade of 50g/t Ag representing the various mineralised zones at Vertikalny. In addition, digital terrain model (DTM) surfaces, surveys of mined-out areas, surfaces of overlapping sediments and boundaries of oxide and primary mineralisation were imported and/or created. Sample data were selected using the geological and mineralisation wireframes and selected samples were assessed for outliers before being composited to a length of 1.0m as the basis for geostatistical study.

The wireframe envelopes were used as the basis for a volumetric block model with a parent cell size of 10m x 10m x 10m and appropriate sub-celling to meet wireframe boundaries. Dynamic anisotropy was used to estimate dip and dip directions into each block of the model to control search ellipse orientation during grade estimation. Block model validation was carried out using visual, statistical and graphical checks between input composite sample data and estimated block grades.

Variogram models were constructed based on composite data and used Ordinary Kriging (OK) as the principal estimation methodology. Inverse Power Distance Cubed (IPD²) was used for validation purposes.

The resultant estimated grades were validated against the input composite data and classification in accordance with the guidelines of the JORC Code (2012) and was carried out based on an assessment of geological and grade continuity and an assessment of assay data quality. Key drillhole spacing for the allocation of Mineral Resources stipulated Measured resources at 40m spacing, Indicated resources at 80m, and Inferred resources within greater than 80m. Open Pit Mineral Resources were further limited based on an expectation of eventual economic extraction to an optimised open pit shell generated using appropriate economic and technical parameters. Underground Mineral Resources were allocated below the base of the optimised pit shell and above the Net Smelter Return cut-off value of $162.0/t.

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For the three and nine-month period ended 30 September 2025

SILVER BEAR

RESOURCES Plc

The following two tables detail the mineral resource estimate for the Vertikalny Silver Project for the Open Pit resources and Underground resources respectively.

Table 15: Mineral Resource Estimate. Vertikalny Project, Russia. 31st May 2019 (In Accordance with the Guidelines of the JORC Code (2012)) Potential Open Pit Resources
Ag Cut-off, g/t Category Tonnes, Kt Ag, g/t Pb, % Zn, % Ag, kg Pb, t Zn, t
200 Oxide
Measured 94.90 949.88 2.01 1.58 90,141 1,909 1,500
Indicated 89.24 1 181.88 1.33 1.92 105,469 1,190 1,710
Sub-Total M+I 184.14 1 062.32 1.68 1.74 195,610 3,099 3,211
Primary
Measured 13.19 1 328.95 1.85 1.96 17,524 244 258
Indicated 36.14 1 830.08 2.28 1.42 66,148 825 514
Sub-Total M+I 49.33 1 696.13 2.17 1.56 83,672 1,069 772
Oxide + Primary
Total M+I 233.47 1,196.24 1.79 1.71 279,281.95 4,168.20 3,982.53

Notes:
1. Mineral Resources are reported in accordance with the guidelines of the JORC Code (2012).
2. Mineral Resources are not Ore Reserves until they have demonstrated economic viability based on a feasibility study or prefeasibility study.
3. Mineral resources include all potential mineable tonnage.
4. Mineral Resources are estimated as of 31 May 2019 based on an open pit mine survey of the same date.
5. Mineral Resources were constrained by an optimised pit shell using a NSR cut-off value of $172.78/t for oxide and $139.06/t for primary mineralisation.
6. Mineral Resources were constrained by an optimised pit shell based on economic and mining parameters provided by the Client and/or accepted by WAI.
7. This mineral resource estimate is not limited to any factors in terms of environmental, permitting, legal, title, taxation, socio-economic, market and other relevant factors.
8. The metal resources include all the in-situ metal disregard the metallurgical recovery factor.
9. All values in the tables have been rounded with relative accuracy of estimate.
10. Numbers may not compute due to rounding.

Table16: Mineral Resource Estimate. Vertikalny Project, Russia. 31st May 2019 (In Accordance with the Guidelines of the JORC Code (2012)) Potential Underground Resources
Ag Cut-off, g/t Category Tonnes, Kt Ag, g/t Pb, % Zn, % Ag, kg Pb, t Zn, t
300 Measured 0.29 581.70 2.66 0.58 166 8 2
Indicated 235.82 680.72 1.26 2.57 160,524 2,964 6,059
M+I 236.10 680.60 1.26 2.57 160,690 2,972 6,061
Inferred 109.42 538.93 1.26 1.75 58,970 1,378 1,919

Notes:
1. Mineral Resources are reported in accordance with the guidelines of the JORC Code (2012).
2. Mineral Resources are not Ore Reserves until they have demonstrated economic viability based on a feasibility study or pre-feasibility study.
3. Mineral resources include all potential mineable tonnage.
4. Mineral Resources are estimated as of 31 May 2019 based on an open pit mine survey of the same date.
5. Mineral Resources are located below an optimised pit and were evaluated based on an NSR cut-off value of $162.00/t for primary mineralisation.

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For the three and nine-month period ended 30 September 2025

SILVER BEAR

RESOURCES Plc

  1. Economic and mining parameters provided by the Client and/or accepted by WAI were incorporated in the calculation of NSR.
  2. This mineral resource estimate is not limited to any factors in terms of environmental, permitting, legal, title, taxation, socio-economic, market and other relevant factors.
  3. The metal resources include all the in-situ metal disregard the metallurgical recovery factor.
  4. All values in the tables have been rounded with relative accuracy of estimate.
  5. Numbers may not compute due to rounding.

Comparison to Previous Mineral Resource Estimates – Vertikalny Deposit

A mineral resource estimate was undertaken by OREALL in 2019 as part of a TEO study of cut-off criteria. The estimation was carried out using geological blocks for 50, 75, 150, and 250g/t Ag COG. Mineral resources were estimated by OREALL for both open pit and underground mining scenarios. It is understood that the estimate by OREALL was not signed off as being in accordance with any international reporting standards e.g. JORC. The most suitable option for comparison is using a 50g/t Ag cut-off grade as WAI used the same cut-off grade to model the mineralised wireframes.

The comparison included mined-out material as this was included in the OREALL estimate. The WAI estimate used the optimised open pit shell from the MRE. The results of comparison are shown in the table below. The two estimates are considered comparable.

OREALL MRE (2019) vs WAI MRE (2019) (Cut-Off Grade of 50g/t Ag)
Source Mineral resources Ore (kt) Grade (g/t) Silver (kg)
OREALL Within the open pit shell 726 705 511,503
OREALL Below the open pit shell 1,858 397 738,091
OREALL Total 2,583 484 1,249,594
WAI Within the open pit shell 733 794 582,197
WAI Below the open pit shell 1,974 371 732,053
WAI Total 2,707 485 1,314,250
Difference (%) +5% 0% +5%

Mangazeisky North Deposit Mineral Resource Estimate

The Mineral Resource Estimate was carried out with a 3D block modelling approach using Datamine Studio RM software. The effective date of the Mineral Resource Estimate is the 31 May 2019. In the opinion of WAI, the Mineral Resource Estimate reported herein is a reasonable representation of the mineral resources found in the Mangazeisky North Silver Project based on the current level of sampling.

WAI has been provided with exploration data for Mangazeisky North comprising all exploration carried out since 2013 to 2016 by CJSC Prognoz. Exploration data were imported and verified before geological and mineralisation envelopes were defined creating 3D wireframes based on a cut-off grade of 50g/t Ag representing the various mineralised zones at Mangazeisky North. In addition, digital terrain model (DTM) surfaces and surfaces of overlapping sediments were imported and/or created. Sample data were selected using the geological and mineralisation wireframes and selected samples were assessed for outliers before being composited to a length of 1.0m as the basis for geostatistical study.

The wireframe envelopes were used as the basis for a volumetric block model with a parent cell size of 10m x 10m x 10m and appropriate sub-celling to meet wireframe boundaries. Dynamic anisotropy was used to estimate dip and dip directions into each block of the model to control search ellipse orientation during grade estimation. Block model validation was carried out using visual, statistical and graphical checks between input composite sample data and estimated block grades.

Variogram models were constructed based on composite data and used Ordinary Kriging (OK) as the principal estimation methodology. Inverse Power Distance Cubed (IPD2) was used for validation purposes. The resultant estimated grades were validated against the input composite data and classification in accordance with the guidelines of the JORC Code (2012) was carried out based on an assessment of geological and grade continuity and an assessment of assay data quality. Due to absence of data for definition oxide/primary boundary only Inferred Mineral Resources were classified at Mangazeisky North. Mineral


MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS

For the three and nine-month period ended 30 September 2025

SILVER BEAR

RESOURCES Plc

Resources were further limited based on an expectation of eventual economic extraction to an optimised open pit shell generated using appropriate economic and technical parameters.

The following two table details the mineral resource estimate for the Mangazeisky North Project for the Open Pit resources.

Table 18: Mineral Resource Estimate. North Mangazeisky Project, Russia. 31st of May 2019 (In Accordance with the Guidelines of the JORC Code (2012)) Potential Open Pit Resources
Ag Cut-off, g/t Category Tonnes, Kt Ag, g/t Pb, % Zn, % Ag, kg Pb, t Zn, t
200 Inferred 331.41 750.15 9.71 0.98 248,612 32,185 3,261

Notes:

  1. Mineral Resources are reported in accordance with the guidelines of the JORC Code (2012).
  2. Mineral Resources are not Ore Reserves until they have demonstrated economic viability based on a feasibility study or pre-feasibility study.
  3. Mineral resources include all potential mineable tonnage.
  4. Mineral Resources are estimated as of 31 May 2019.
  5. Mineral Resources were constrained by conceptual optimum pit contours using NSR of $139.06/t for primary mineralisation.
  6. All values in the tables have been rounded with relative accuracy of estimate. Numbers may not compute due to rounding.
  7. Mineral Resources were constrained by an optimum pit shell based on the corresponding economic and mining parameters provided by the Client and/or accepted by WAI
  8. The Northern Mangazeisky mineral resources were estimated in accordance with the guidelines of the JORC Code (2012) by Steven McRobbie, Independent Competent Person as defined by the JORC Code.
  9. This mineral resource estimate is not limited to any factors in terms of environmental, permitting, legal, title, taxation, socio-economic, market and other relevant factors.
  10. The metal resources include all the in-situ metal disregard the metallurgical recovery factor.

Comparison to Previous Mineral Resource Estimates – Mangazeisky North Deposit

Tetra Tech (TT) estimated mineral resources of North Mangazeisky in 2017. Mineralized wireframe models were developed and samples within the wireframes were taken followed by compositing of 0.4m. The undertaken statistical analysis did not identify silver outliers for top-cutting. The variogram models were created in three directions with the following search radii:

  • Along the strike – 95m;
  • Down-dip – 45m;
  • Across the strike – 15m.

The density values were interpolated to the block model using the Inverse Power Distance Squared; the blocks without the estimated density values were assigned with 3.18 t/m3. Ordinary kriging was used to interpolate grades to the block model; several estimation passes were run with each one using a consecutively larger ellipsoid.

The following parameters were used to determine the potential for economic extraction of mineralization:

  • Silver price – 17 US$/oz;
  • Losses – 5%;
  • Dilution – 30%;
  • Operational costs:
  • For mining – 2.53 US$/t ore
  • For processing – 52 US$/t ore;
  • G&A – 40.60 US$/t ore;
  • Royalty – 6.5%;

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  • Overall recovery – 88%.

Based on these parameters TT concluded that the 150g/t Ag cut-off grade shall be applied to the mineralization to estimate mineral resources as indicated in the table below.

Mineral Resource Estimation, Tetra Tech, 2017
Category Tonnage, kt Ag, g/t Ag, kg
Indicated 334 770 257,180
Inferred 127 560 71,120
Total 461 712 328,300

Location of the TT and WAI mineralized wireframes is shown in figure below. The TT mineral resources were not constrained to the optimum RF1 pit shell. It should be noted that the TT model was extrapolated for a significant distance downdip from the workings at the deposit owing to wider drill spacing and assumption of greater continuity of mineralisation. The additional drill results incorporated in the WAI MRE have enabled greater definition of the resource model albeit more conservative in response to greater discontinuity. In this regard, it is not conducive to undertake direct comparison of the TT and WAI mineral resources.

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Wireframe Models of TT (red) and WAI (blue) with workings at Northern Mangazeisky

Hydrological and Hydrogeological Review

The Mangazeisky open pit, located in an interfluve area between creeks, is likely to encounter frozen groundwater and receive negligible groundwater inflow. Dewatering and drainage within the pit, using sump and perimeter collectors should be designed for a peak event representing a combined spring thaw and design storm event i.e., 1 in 100 year.

The southern end of the Vertikalny deposit is located on the flanks of the Porfirovy stream valley and this zone represents a different hydrogeological domain from the interfluve areas with much higher groundwater circulation and recharge from surface to depth. This means permafrost is likely to be thinner. Given the 300m depth of underground workings in Vertikalny Zone 1 in particular (south, river flank) and to a lesser extent in Zone 4 (interfluve) it is likely that free-flowing groundwater will be encountered in mid to lower levels of the underground mine. Across most of the underground sections (Zones 2 and 3), it is expected there will be negligible groundwater inflow because of permafrost.

Hydrogeological drilling is required to confirm permafrost conditions in Zones 1 and 4 and form the basis for an inflow model and dewatering plan. The hydrogeological wells should be tested to confirm hydraulic properties in sections using double packers so

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that isolated zones within and beneath the expected permafrost zones can be characterised. Wells should be drilled and tested throughout the full thickness of the proposed mine i.e., 300m.

Water supply for the mine, via a proposed water supply borehole near borehole GS15-05, should be tested by conducting a long-term pumping test i.e., 28 days and recovery phase to determine the storage and yield characteristics if this is to be used as supply well.

Surface water hydrology and the mine water balance have been reviewed and no particular additional comments over and above what has already been presented by SRK Consulting ("SRK") are raised.

Geotechnical Review

WAI has carried out a review of the geotechnical information provided by Silver Bear for the Vertikalny and Mangazeisky North deposits. The review has aimed to summarise the geotechnical parameters for use in mine optimisation and design. Information was drawn from the findings of the geotechnical study carried out by SRK in late 2014. WAI has not carried out a site visit, nor has it carried out an independent review of the geotechnical data used in the SRK study.

NSR Model

A basic Net Smelter Return (NSR) calculation was performed which considered grade, metal price, metallurgical recovery, and metal payability. The payable metal includes the applicable concentrate and refining charges but does not include price participation or penalty element payments. The metal price assumptions were derived by WAI and approved by Silver Bear. All metallurgical recoveries/costs used in the NSR calculation are based on data provided by Silver Bear.

NSR factors were calculated and directly applied to each block within the Resource block models. This enabled the subsequent mine optimisation exercises to be carried out on the block NSR values. The NSR model forms a critical input into the development of the mining study and further detail regarding the NSR inputs must be understood to enhance the confidence of the study.

Open Pit Mining

WAI has carried out an open pit mining study to define a mineable tonnage estimate for the Vertikalny and Mangazeisky North deposits.

Open pit optimisation was carried out using the Datamine NPV Scheduler v4 (NPVS) software package. Pit optimisations were carried out on the Resource block models generated for the two deposits and driven on the calculated block NSR values. The optimisations included Measured, Indicated and Inferred resources.

Detailed mine designs were generated from the selected optimal shells using the Datamine Studio OP V2.4 general mine planning package. The designs were used to derive the mineable tonnage estimates and formed the basis for subsequent production scheduling.

A summary of the tonnages and grades contained within the Vertikalny and Mangazeisky North pit designs is provided in the table below.

Vertikalny Conceptual Pit Design Physicals (Dilution & Recovery Applied)
Parameter Units Vertikalny Mangazeisky North
Oxide Material kt 212 -
Ag Grade g/t 800 -
Sulphide Material kt 116 347
Ag Grade g/t 846 570
Pb Grade % 1.70 7.47
Zn Grade % 1.66 0.82
Total Mineralised Tonnes kt 329 347
Oxide Material (Below Cut-Off) kt 45.0 --
Sulphide Material (Below Cut-Off) kt 29.0 72.2
Waste kt 11,000 8,540

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Strip tacto 33.7 24.8
Average NSR US$/tore 382 245
Note: • Mining Dilution of 30% and Mining Loss of 5% applied to all mineralised material. • All figures rounded to 3SF, Pb/Zn grades rounded to 2DP • Oxide material processed through oxide circuit; Pb/Zn are not recovered and are not reported. • Strip ratio not inclusive of below cut-off material. • Waste tonnes not inclusive of below cut-off material. • Figures effective as of 01.06.19

It should be noted that 'minable tonnage estimates' are not Ore Reserves and are not demonstrative of technical and economic viability.

Underground Mining

WAI has carried out a mining study to define an underground mineable tonnage estimate for the Vertikalny deposit. The study has considered the volume of mineralised material below the generated Vertikalny pit designs.

Underground mineable tonnage estimates were prepared using the Vertikalny Resource block model. Stope optimisation was completed using the Mineable Shape Optimiser (MSO) module in the Datamine Studio 5D Planner software package. The optimisations included Measured, Indicated and Inferred resources.

A summary of the tonnages and grades contained within the conceptual underground mine designs is provided in the table below.

Vertikalny Conceptual Underground Design Physicals (Dilution & Recovery Applied)
Parameter Units Value
Stope Mineralised Material kt 609
Ag Grade g/t 462
Pb Grade % 2.16
Zn Grade % 1.68
Development Mineralised Material kt 232
Ag Grade g/t 263
Pb Grade % 1.37
Zn Grade % 1.26
Note: • Unplanned Dilution of 10% and Mining Loss of 10% applied to stope mineralised material. • Development mineralised tonnes depleted from stope tonnes. • All figures rounded to 3SF. Pb/Zn grades rounded to 2DP • Figures not representative of Ore Reserves (in accordance with JORC 2012)

Mine Production Schedule and Equipment Requirements

A combined open pit and underground production schedule was generated using the Geovia MineSched V9.2 mine scheduling software package. Effort was made to sequence the operations such that a steady flow of plant feed is maintained over the life-of-mine. Key points noted from the generated production schedule include:

  • Overall mine life anticipated at 8 years;
  • Mining in the Vertikalny open pit anticipated for completion in Q4 2021;
  • Mining at Mangazeisky North anticipated to commence in Q3 2021 with production ceasing in Q3 2023: and
  • Underground pre-production development anticipated to start in Q2 2022 with stope production commencing in Q4 2023.

Open pit and underground mining equipment requirements were estimated on first principles analysis to achieve the generated production schedule. No ventilation studies were carried out for the underground mining operations and it is recommended that such studies be considered in more detailed engineering studies utilising the latest underground resource model.

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Capital and Operating Costs – Mining

A mining cost model was developed to assess the open pit and underground mining capital and operating expenditures for the Mangazeisky Project. The cost estimates were developed by WAI based on data provided by SBR and WAI's internal cost database.

A summary of the costs is presented below as per the mining cost model:

Open Pit Capital Costs: US$2.53M
Open Pit Operating Costs: US$2.17 /tMINED
Underground Capital Costs: US$23.33M
Underground Operating Cost: US$40.56/tORE

Total mining operating cost resulted in US$82.3m (or US$49.5/t ore mined) and capital cost of US$25.86m for both open pit and underground mining operations.

Mineral Processing

Silver production commenced in April 2018 and silver recovery has steadily improved from approximately 55-60% in 2018 to an average of 70.5% for the nine months to September 2019, although this is still someway off the design recovery for oxide ore of 85%. Silver was previously lost due to poor washing of the tailings filter cake, which has now reportedly been resolved. There is also an ongoing impact on recovery and costs due to primary/transition ore being included in the oxide feed as oxide resources are depleted. Due to SBR concerns with the original direct electrowinning process (high zinc and chloride levels in the feed solution), a Merrill Crowe circuit was constructed in April 2019 which can reportedly operate in parallel with the electrowinning circuit or in series to treat the electrowinning tails solution.

Current process plant throughput is slightly below the design of 110,000tpa (approximately 96,000tpa pro-rata from the September YTD number of 71,769t). The actual May 2019 YTD process operating cost reviewed was $74.9/t, significantly higher than the design of $47.9/t. This is mostly due to the impact of transition/sulphide ore in the feed blend with higher reagent consumptions, low activity lime and an incorrect design lime consumption of only 0.7kg/t used in the original feasibility study, compared to the testwork data of 20-30kg/t.

For the proposed processing of primary sulphide ore, a new flotation circuit is required for production of separate lead and zinc concentrates, with cyanide leaching of the lead flotation middlings as per the current plant. The annual throughput through the new flotation plant will also be increased to 180,000tpa. The capital cost for a brand-new plant of approximately $17.3M is considered reasonable, although this reduces to approximately $9M if the existing oxide circuit is used and the additional equipment retro-fitted (such as the flotation plant and additional crushing and grinding capacity for the higher throughput). The new plant is scheduled to be commissioned in the mid of 2023 and, until then, the sulphide ore will be processed through the current plant with impact on recovery and costs.

The recoveries used in the optimisation and conceptual design studies are based on the ESTAGeo testwork results, with silver, lead and zinc recoveries of 85.4%, 65.9% and 82.2% respectively. Based on these results, the zinc concentrate at 42.4% Zn is considered to be saleable based on typical western smelter contracts. The lead concentrate at only 17.1% Pb is very low grade, but high in silver value at 10,215g/t Ag, according to the testwork results. This is therefore assumed to be most likely saleable to an Asian smelter.

The NSR terms for both concentrates have been provided by SBR for use in the pit optimisation studies (84% and 45% respectively for the lead and zinc concentrates).

The process operating cost for primary ore using the new flotation circuit has been estimated by SBR as US$46.3/t and is considered reasonable for use in the pit optimisation studies. This compares with the Tetra Tech design operating cost of US$121.8/t based on using the existing oxide plant (no flotation circuit), but with modifications for finer grinding, higher cyanide levels and additional leach residence time.

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SBR has conducted ore sorter testwork on samples of oxide ore from current production. Based on these results, the current schedule assumes that approximately 270ktpa of ore will be mined with 180,000ktpa reporting to the flotation plant after crushing and ore sorting with 99% recovery of Ag, Pb and Zn to the flotation feed. This applies to both oxide and sulphide ore. The ore sorter is scheduled to be commissioned in April 2020.

Capital and Operating Costs – Processing

Total processing operating cost is estimated as US$68.3M. A summary of processing operating costs is shown in the Table below.

Project Processing Opex Summary
Ore Sorting Cost US$ /t 2.25
Leach Plant (Current Plant)
Unit Processing Cost (Oxides) US$ /t 72.95
Unit Processing Cost (Sulphides) US$ /t 123.71
Flotation Plant (New Plant)
Unit Processing Cost (Sulphides) US$ /t 47.18

Processing capital costs for construction of the new flotation plant have been estimated at US$17.3M. However, as most of required equipment is currently installed on the existing plant, the outstanding amount of capital costs has been estimated at approximately US$9.2M. In addition, US$2M has been allocated for the XRT sorter section.

Financial Analysis

Preliminary Economic Assessment of the Mangazeisky project has resulted in a positive NPV at various discount rates. The Project is mostly sensitive to changes in Silver prices. Break-even price of the Project has been estimated at US$14.11/oz, which is 21% lower than the base case silver price assumption.

Base case NPV @8.64% was estimated at US$46.51M (nominal values).

The financial analysis has been performed to reflect valuation as of the end of 2019 and does not include any sunk costs that have been previously invested in the project.

Overall capital cost of the project has been estimated at US$43M, and total operating costs of US$242.7M. The key project performance is shown in the Table below.

Financial Project Summary
NPV @ Discount Rate of 8.64% US$ M 46.51
Ag Break-even price US$/oz 14.11
NPV @ Discount Rate of 10% US$ M 43.87
NPV @ Discount Rate of 15% US$ M 35.77
NPV @ Discount Rate of 20% US$ M 29.60
IRR % N/A
Payback period of capital (Discounted, Cumulative) date Q3 2021

Current financial results have been derived from the production schedule that considers oxide material from stockpile No 5 to the amount of approximately 50kt.

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Technical Report Qualified Person

The Technical Report was prepared by the following persons and reviewed by Ché Osmond:

| Mineral Processing and Metallurgical Testwork and Recovery Methods | James Turner
BSc (Hons), MSc, MIMMM, CEng |
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| Mineral Resource Estimates | Alan Clarke
BSc (Hons), MSc, CGeol, EurGeol, FGS |
| Mining Methods | Sassoun Horsley-Kozadijan
BEng, MSc, CEng, MIMMM |
| Hydrology & Hydrogeology | Philip Burris
BSc (Hons), MSc., CGeol, FGS |

Alexey Nikolaevich Nikandrov, member of the Australian Institute of Geoscientists, an independent consultant to the Company, is a Qualified Person under National Instrument 43-101 and has reviewed the scientific and technical information in this MD&A.

Outlook

Going Concern

These unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis which contemplates that the Group and Company will be able to realize its assets and settle its liabilities in the normal course as they come due for a period of at least 12 months from the date of approval of the financial statements.

The Directors have prepared a cash flow forecast for the 18 months period from the date of approval of these financial statements. Cash forecasts for the Group and Company are regularly produced based on management's best estimate of:

  • The Group's production and expenditure forecasts;
  • Future silver prices; and
  • Foreign exchange rate.

The ability of the Group and Company to operate as a going concern is dependent upon future production volumes and silver prices as they impact cash flows required to both fund working capital and meet the Group's and Company's liabilities as and when they fall due. These are in turn also impacted by the geopolitical situation between Russia and Ukraine, and the uncertain future potential impacts of Sanctions.

The Group's and Company's cash flow forecast was run with average silver price of $US 30.0/oz for 2025 and 40.0/oz for 2026 based on independent forecasts for silver sold in Russia.

The Directors have analysed the Group's and Company's expected liquidity position over the forecast period and believe that it is reasonable to apply the going concern principle for the preparation of the Group's and Company's financial statements. When assessing the going concern status, the Directors have taken into consideration the following factors:

  • As of 30 September 2025, the Group had $14,099,872 (31 December 2024: $3,958,546) cash and cash equivalents, and net current liabilities of $354,585,902 (31 December 2024: net current liabilities of $285,592,042). These current liabilities include the Group debt under facilities agreements of $256,180,935 (31 December 2024: $236,288,082) with its major shareholders and related party, Inflection (loan was transferred to SKA Asset Management in September 2023) and Aterra, for which interest accrues monthly, this debt became overdue in January 2023.
  • In the period ended 30 September of 2025 the Group generated total operating cash outflow of $27,597,031 (2024: cash outflow of $14,859,032). Since period ended there has been no deterioration in production or sales as a result of the geopolitical situation between Russia and Ukraine or imposed sanctions.
  • In the Group's cashflow forecast, the Directors have assumed that the Group is able to defer interest repayments on its loans and obtain loan extensions from its shareholders for loans that became overdue in 2023. This forecast shows that cash remains positive for the 18-month period from the date of approval of these financial statements. In the event that the Group is unable to defer interest payments or obtain a loan extension from its shareholders the Group would have insufficient cash to satisfy these liabilities.

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  • While there is currently no contracted written agreement to defer interest repayments to the Group's shareholders, the Group's Directors note that in the past they have been successful in both securing financing from its Shareholders and deferring interest repayments to them. For this reason and based on the Group's long-term relationships with their shareholders, the Directors have a reasonable expectation that they will be able to continue deferring interest payments.

  • The Group has agreed with major shareholder to extend the shareholder's loans with its major shareholders, Inflection and Aterra, that currently matures in 2023, to 2028, however agreement cannot be executed due to nine package of EU sanctions against Russian Federation that prohibits new investing and new financing into Russian mining sector. Management are undertaking the following initiatives, namely: a) Seeking a Russian bank or financial institution capable of refinancing the current shareholder debt facility and providing the additional financing required to complete construction of the new flotation facility and allow for the underground mining at Vertikalny and/or b) Seeking a prospective joint-partner or financier or buyer for the Vertikalny Mine and the Mangazeisky Project assets. Management believes that its lenders will work with it (subject to compliance with all applicable sanctions) while it seeks a solution.

  • During 2022 year due to the geopolitical situation between Russia and Ukraine multiple sanctions were declared against Russia by Western countries. There are no sanctions against the Group, however sanctions that were implemented against Russia meant some brands ceased their operations in Russia. The Directors have prepared a plan to respond to this risk such as diversifying revenue channels and considering the use of aftermarket spare parts for mining equipment that can no longer be sourced directly from suppliers. While the effect from the sanctions to date has had minimal impacts on the Group's operations, there is no certainty over the future impacts of sanctions imposed against Russia.

  • Also, during 2022-year Russia implemented sanctions against Western countries. Since the Russian sanctions have been implemented, capital controls have been put in place that put restrictions on payments outside of Russia. Given the parent Company is reliant on cash from its Russian subsidiaries, this temporarily prevented the Parent Company fulfilling its obligation to creditors. Subsequently the Parent Company has received cash from its subsidiary through management service contracts which has enabled it to resume fulfilling its obligations to creditors. While the sanctions are in effect, the Group will be unable to pay dividends from Russia to UK and further to shareholders. There is no certainty over the future impact of sanctions imposed by Russia or Russian imposed capital controls.

In the light of the future potential impacts the Russian geopolitical situation and the resulting sanctions imposed by and against Russia or the Russian imposed capital controls could have on the Group's and Company's operations, and in the absence of a contractual agreement for the Group and Company to continue to defer interest and capital repayments on its loans from its shareholders, together with the other factors described above, the Group's and Company's Directors have identified a material uncertainty relating to the Group's and Company's ability to maintain working capital liquidity to service the Group's and Company's financing arrangements which may result in the need for additional funding.

These material uncertainties may cast significant doubt upon the Group's and Company's ability to continue as a going concern. Notwithstanding these material uncertainties, the Directors have a reasonable expectation that the Group and Company have adequate resources to continue in existence for a period of at least 12 months from the date of approval of the financial statements and have concluded it is appropriate to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in the preparation of the financial statements. The financial statements do not include the adjustments that would result if the Group and Company were unable to continue as a going concern.

In consideration of the Group's going concern the Company's priorities over 2025 is as follows:

  • Seek a Russian bank or financial institution capable of refinancing the current shareholder debt facility and providing the additional financing required to complete construction of the new flotation facility and allow for the underground mining at Vertikalny; and/or
  • Seek a prospective joint-partner or financier or buyer for the Vertikalny Mine and the Mangazeisky Project assets.
  • The budget for 2025 regarding silver production is approximately 1,862,858 ounces and 7,355 tonnes of lead (equivalent 427,210 silver Oz). The decrease from the previous forecast (2,297,383 ounces and 8,822 tonnes of lead (equivalent 626,099 silver Oz). due to change in expectation in ore composition. This forecast was made considering existing mining plan that is based on resource model, productivity and utilization of existing mining assets
  • Continue to monitor all operations to further optimize operating costs and improve operational efficiencies.
  • Continue to build up operational capabilities and staffing and introduce new systems for production monitoring and management accounting.

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Key Drivers and Trends

Silver Price

The Market price of silver is a significant factor determining the Group's financial results. As such, cash flow from the Group's operations and the Group's exploration and development activities could potentially, in the future, be significantly adversely affected by the decline in the price of silver. The silver price fluctuations are beyond the Group's control, at this time the Company does not have plans for a hedging program.

During the nine-month period ended 30 September 2025, the price of silver based on the London Silver Fix PM, fluctuated from a low of US$29.41 /oz Ag to a high of US$46.95 /oz Ag. The average silver price during the nine-month period ended 30 September 2025, was US$35.39 /oz Ag and the Group's average realized silver price during that period was US$32.06 per ounce sold in silver bars compared to US$17.35 per ounce sold for silver in silver ore concentrate in the comparable period in 2024.

In accordance with the terms of the contract with customer in 2024, silver ore concentrate is sold at a fixed price of US$21.00 per ounce for silver and US$2,200 per tonne for lead. After the silver ore concentrate is delivered to the customer, a two-month quoting period begins, after which the lowest average monthly price is applied to determine the final sales price. Silver ore concentrate is sold at a 25-35% discount of 25-35%, as it requires additional processing.

In accordance with the terms of the contract with the customer for 2025, the silver ore concentrate is sold at the LBMA price on the shipment date. After the shipment of the silver ore concentrate to the customer, a quotation period begins in the third month following shipment, upon completion of which the average price is applied to determine the final sales price. The silver ore concentrate is sold at a 5% discount, as it requires additional processing.

Currency

The Canadian dollar is the Group's reporting currency, and the functional currency of the Group changed from Canadian dollars to Russian rouble in the 2018 financial year, as the majority of underlying transactions for the Group are undertaken in roubles. The Group's main sources of foreign exchange exposure are the foreign exchanges from shareholder loans denominated in US dollar. During the nine-month period ended 30 September 2025, the foreign exchange gain was $50.39 million primarily because of the strengthening of the Russian Rouble against the US dollar.

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RESOURCES Plc

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

For the three and nine-month period ended 30 September 2025, compared to the three and nine-month period ended 30 September 2024.

Financial Results

The Group's results for the three-month period ended 30 September 2025 are set out in the financial statements. The Group's net loss for the three-month period ended 30 September 2025 after tax amounted to $18.15 million, or $0.03 per share (2024: loss of $26.13 million or $0.04 per share).

The Group's results for the nine-month period ended 30 September 2025 are set out in the financial statements. The Group's net profit for the nine-month period ended 30 September 2025 after tax amounted to $16.45 million, or $0.02 per share (2024: loss of $38.48 million or $0.06 per share).

The Group's net loss for three-month period ended 30 September 2025 includes foreign exchange loss of $13.40 million (2024: includes foreign exchange loss, $18.41 million) that mainly resulted from foreign exchange differences on shareholders and related parties loans denominated in USD, interest expenses of $13.68 million (2024: $6.67 million), depreciation charges of $4.55 million (2024: $1.16 million).

The Group's net profit for nine-month period ended 30 September 2025 includes foreign exchange gain of $50.38 million (2024: includes foreign exchange loss, $11.58 million) that mainly resulted from foreign exchange differences on shareholders and related parties loans denominated in USD, interest expenses of $36.23 million (2024: $18.12 million), depreciation charges of $10.71 million (2024: $2.10 million).

Revenue

During the three-month period ended 30 September 2025, the Group sold 187,621 ounces of silver in silver bars at average realized price 37.35 US$/oz (2024: nil ounces of silver in silver bars) and sold silver ore concentrate that contains 376,691 ounces of silver at average realized price 33.55 US$/oz and 2,154 tonnes of lead at average realized price 1,572 US$/t (2024: nil ounces of silver ore concentrate) totaling production revenue of US$23.03 million or $31.71 million (2024: US$0.94 million or $1.28 million)

During the nine-month period ended 30 September 2025, the Group sold 323,642 ounces of silver in silver bars at average realized price 34.66 US$/oz (2024: nil ounces of silver in silver bars) and sold silver ore concentrate that contains 376,691 ounces of silver at average realized price 33.55 US$/oz and 2,154 tonnes of lead at average realized price 1,572 US$/t (2024: 316,980 ounces of silver at average realized price 17.35 US$/oz and 1,231 tonnes of lead at average realized price 1,581 US$/t) totaling production revenue of US$27.24 million or $37.58 million (2024: US$7.44 million or $10.06 million)

In accordance with the terms of the contract with customer in 2024, silver ore concentrate is sold at a fixed price of US$21.00 per ounce for silver and US$2,200 per tonne for lead. After the silver ore concentrate is delivered to the customer, a two-month quoting period begins, after which the lowest average monthly price is applied to determine the final sales price. Silver ore concentrate is sold at a 25-35% discount of 25-35%, as it requires additional processing

In accordance with the terms of the contract with the customer for 2025, the silver ore concentrate is sold at the LBMA price on the shipment date. After the shipment of the silver ore concentrate to the customer, a quotation period begins in the third month following shipment, upon completion of which the average price is applied to determine the final sales price. The silver ore concentrate is sold at a 5% discount, as it requires additional processing.

Production costs

Production costs for the three and nine-month period ended 30 September 2025, were and $14.42 million and $15.06 million respectively (2024: $0.17 million and $11.47 million respectively). The increase in production cost for 2025 compared to the same period in 2024 due to an increase in the amount of silver products sold.

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RESOURCES Plc

Depreciation expenses

Depreciation expense for the three-month period ended 30 September 2025, was $4.55 million (2024: $1.16 million). The increase in the charge was due to increase in volume of mined ore. Depreciation charged on proportional to the depletion of resources.

Depreciation expenses for the nine-month period ended 30 September 2025, was $10.70 million (2024: $2.10 million). The increase in the charge was due to increase in volume of mined ore. Depreciation charged on proportional to the depletion of resources.

Finance Expense

Finance expenses for the three and nine-month period ended 30 September 2025 was $13.68 million and $36.23 million respectively, compared to $6.67 million and $18.12 million for the same periods in 2024.

Cash flows

Total cash outflow from operations in the nine-month period ended 30 September 2025 was $27.59 million, compared to $14.85 million outflow for the nine-month period ended 30 September 2024.

Investing cash outflow for the nine-month period ended 30 September 2025 was $18.25 million compared to $14.47 million for the same period in 2024.

Financing cash inflow for the nine-month period ended 30 September 2025 was $55.37 million compared to $30.24 million inflow for the same period in 2024

The financial results of the Group presented in the consolidated financial statements are considered satisfactory.

In the first quarter of 2021, the Group announced the amendment of its existing Facilities Agreement with its major shareholders Aterra and Inflection effective from 31 December 2020, extending the maturity dates of certain components of Tranches F, G, H and I, issued by Inflection from 31 July 2021 and 20 September 2022, as applicable, to 1 January 2023. (Note 13).

In the first quarter 2021, the Group entered into a loan agreement with SKA Assets, a company under common control with Inflection, for RUB 750,000,000 (equivalent to approximately C$12,000,000) with an interest rate of 8.27% per annum, which interest shall accrue on a monthly basis. The Principal was due and payable on 31 December 2021. The Company filed a material change report in respect to the SKA Loan Agreement on 05 February of 2021. (Note 13)

Subsequently, on 20 January 2022, the Group announced an amendment to its existing loan agreement between the Company's wholly-owned subsidiary, Joint Stock Company Prognoz, and SKA Assets with respect to a loan with a principal amount of 750,000,000 rubles (equivalent to approximately C$12,825,000 based on a foreign exchange rate of 0.0171) by extending the maturity date of the loan from 31 December 2021 to 31 December 2022 and increasing the interest rate of the loan from 8.27% per annum to 10.27% per annum effective from 01 January 2022 ("SKA Loan Amendment"). All other provisions of the Loan Agreement have remain unchanged. The Company filed a material change report in respect to the SKA Loan Agreement on 20 January 2022. (Note 13)

The Facilities Agreement Amendments are a "related party transaction" under Multilateral Instrument 61-101 – Protection of Minority Security Holders in Special Transactions ("MI 61-101") because Inflection and Aterra, an affiliate of Unifirm, are related parties to the Company, as its major shareholders. Pursuant to Section 5.7(f) of MI 61-101, the Company is exempt from obtaining approval of the Company's minority shareholders as a result of the Facilities Agreement Amendments being an amendment to a loan to the Company (obtained from a related party on reasonable commercial terms that are not less advantageous to the Company than if such credit facility was obtained through an arm's length lender) that has no equity or voting component. The Company will file a material change report in respect of the Facilities Agreement Amendments.

On 05 October 2022, the Company announced the results of its annual general and special meeting of shareholders ("Meeting"), that included shareholder approval of the Company's previously announced SKA Loan Amendment. A total of 99.96% of the disinterested shareholders approved the SKA Loan Amendment, with 0.04% voting Against. The SKA Loan Amendment Agreement was filed on SEDAR under the Company's profile.

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MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS

For the three and nine-month period ended 30 September 2025

SILVER BEAR

RESOURCES Plc

On 6 October 2022, the Group entered into an amendment SKA Assets Loan Agreement with respect to an increase of the principal of the loan by 1,500,000,000 (equivalent to approximately C$33,550,000 based on a foreign exchange rate of 0.0217) rubles for an aggregate loan principal amount of 2,250,000,000 rubles (equivalent to approximately C$48,911,800 based on a foreign exchange rate of 0.0217) and extending the maturity date of the loan from 31 December 2022 to 31 December 2025 and increasing the interest rate of the loan from 10.27% per annum to 12.5% per annum effective from 01 October 2022. All other provisions of the SKA Assets Loan Agreement remained unchanged.

On 28 February 2023, the Company provided an update on previously announced amendments to the Facilities Agreement between the Company's wholly-owned subsidiary, Prognoz and the lenders Inflection and Aterra. Both lenders, Inflection and Aterra, are also major shareholders of the Company.

Due to the adoption in late 2022, of the EU 9th Sanctions Package, which include a prohibition against new investment and new financing of companies in the Russian mining sector the Company's lenders Inflection and Aterra, both companies incorporated in the European Union, have determined that they are each unable to enter into the Facilities Agreement Amendments.

The lenders have determined that the EU 9th Sanctions Package prohibits the FA Amendments specifically: (i) the extension of the maturity dates for Tranches F, G, H and I that became due 1 January 2023 to 31 December 2027; and (ii) other Tranches that became due 20 March 2023 to 31 December 2028. The total amount of overdue loans is principal in amount of $184.60 mln and accrued interest in amount of $32,30 mln. The FA Amendments were approved by the shareholders of the Company at the Company's Annual General and Special Meeting of shareholders on 05 October 2022.

Despite the support of the Company's lenders the recently imposed EU 9th Sanctions Package have impacted its ability to complete construction of the flotation facility and initiate the underground mining at its Vertikalny Mine. After careful consideration of the Company's current mining operations, cash position, scheduled debt payments, forecast revenue and expenses, the Company's Board of Directors has determined that management in the short-term will undertake the following initiatives, namely:

a) Seek a Russian bank or financial institution capable of refinancing the current shareholder debt facility and providing the additional financing required to complete construction of the new flotation facility and allow for the underground mining at Vertikalny; and/or
b) Seek a prospective joint-partner or financier or buyer for the Vertikalny Mine and the Mangazeisky Project assets.

Management believes that its lenders will work with it (subject to compliance with all applicable sanctions) while it seeks a solution.

On September 25, 2023, the corporation received notice that the loan claims specified in the Facilities Agreements, previously held by Inflection Management Corp., have been transferred to SKA Assets Management, a company under the common control with Inflection Management Corp. All other terms and conditions of the loan remained unchanged.

The following table summarizes the Group's contractual obligations as at 30 September 2025:

30 September 2025 Carrying amount Contractual cash flows 6 months or less 6 to 12 months 12 to 36 months
Current liabilities
Accounts payable & accrued liabilities 5,869,861 5,869,861 5,869,861 - -
Short-term loans principal 361,214,675 361,214,674 360,373,461 841,213 -
Short-term loans interest 92,876,907 92,533,114 91,260,979 1,272,135 -
Lease liabilities 1,750,793 2,412,410 1,371,137 1,041,273 -
Non-current liabilities
Long-term loans principal 1,595,983 1,595,984 - - 1,595,984
Long-term loans interest - 467,583 - - 467,583
Lease liabilities 865,326 1,036,178 - - 1,036,178
464,173,545 465,129,805 458,875,438 3,154,622 3,099,745

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MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS

For the three and nine-month period ended 30 September 2025

SILVER BEAR

RESOURCES Plc

In order to maintain the mining licence at the Mangazeisky silver project in good standing, the Group was required to conduct certain minimum levels of exploration activity. Minimum requirements under the exploration and mining licence for 2016 were 6,000 metres of drilling and 10,000 cubic metres of trenching annually. On 21 September 2016, the Group announced that Federal Subsoil Use Agency in the Russian Federation ("Rosnedra") granted a seven-year extension to the term of the Group's wholly-owned Exploration Licence relating to the Mangazeisky silver project. In September 2023, the Mangazeisky exploration license was extended by the Federal Subsoil Use Agency in the Russian Federation ("Rosnedra") through to 31 December 2026.

The Group is party to certain management contracts and severance obligations. These contracts contain clauses requiring additional payments of up to $70,000 be made upon the occurrence of certain events such as a change of control. As the likelihood of these events taking place is not determinable, the contingent payments have not been reflected in these audited consolidated financial statements.

The Group may be involved in legal proceedings from time to time, arising in the ordinary course of its business. Typically, the amount of ultimate liability with respect to these actions will not, in the opinion of management, materially affect the Group's financial position, results of operations or cash flows. There were no material outstanding legal proceedings as of 30 September 2025.

In assessing loss contingencies related to legal proceedings that are pending against the Group or unasserted claims that may result in such proceedings, the Group and its legal counsel evaluate the perceived merits of any legal proceedings or unasserted claims of the amount of relief sought or expected to be sought. If the assessment of a contingency suggests that a loss is probable, and the amount can be reliably estimated, then a loss is recorded. When a contingent loss is not probable but is reasonably possible, or it is probable but the amount cannot be reliably estimated, then details of the contingent loss are disclosed. Loss contingencies considered remote are generally not disclosed unless they involve guarantees, in which case we disclose the nature of the guarantee. Legal fees incurred with pending legal proceedings are expensed as incurred.

Construction and Development

Additions to property plant and equipment for the nine-month period ended 30 September 2025 amounted to $15.54 million (2024 twelve months: $29.49 million), the net book value for property, plant and equipment amounted $99.84 million (2024: $72.04 million).

Net book value for mineral property amounting to $1.57 million as at 30 September 2025 (2024: $1.56 million).

Mining assets include exploration and evaluation assets $6.10 million as at 30 September 2025 (2024: $1.74 million).

Addition includes $1.01 million of new leased assets related to mining assets.

Other capital additions in amount of $10.87 million relates modernization of existing facility and construction of the flotation facility and addition of $3.59 relates to acquisition of mining assets and capital repairs.

The Group has already spent RUB 1,407 million (approx. $23.15 million) for the flotation facility project.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

The Group has no off-balance sheet arrangements.

Capital Stock

As at 14 November 2025, the Group had issued and outstanding 678,329,611 Common shares.

The maximum aggregate number of Shares reserved by the Group for issuance and which may be purchased upon the exercise of all options granted under its Stock Option Plan together with all securities issuable under the Group's Share Bonus Plan and the Group's Non-Executive Director Subscription Plan (the "Subscription Plan"), together referred to as "Security Based Compensation Plans", is to be not greater than 10% of the outstanding Shares (on a non-diluted basis) issued and outstanding at the time of the granting of the options. As at 31 December 2024 the total number of options and shares available for issue under


MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS

For the three and nine-month period ended 30 September 2025

SILVER BEAR

RESOURCES Plc

the Security Based Compensation Plans was 67,832,961. A total of 60,175,226 options and shares under the Group's Security Based Compensation Plans are available for future issue as at 30 September 2025.

At the Group's special meeting of shareholders held on 24 December 2024, shareholders approved the authority to allot a total of Nil ordinary shares under the Group's Security Based Compensation Plans, for period of 15 months or until the Group's next annual general meeting of shareholders in 2025.

As at 14 November 2025, the Group had nil share options outstanding and exercisable and nil warrants outstanding.

Selected Annual Information ($)

30 September 2025 31 December 2024 31 December 2023
Revenue 31,706,597 10,063,758 17,173,167
Profit/Loss for the year (18,152,813) (67,291,348) (68,245,904)
Total assets 216,913,274 123,085,755 96,820,256
Total non-current liabilities 7,782,256 6,101,214 42,312,614
Total current liabilities 461,718,599 330,593,423 228,089,430
Basic profit/ (loss) per share (0.03) (0.10) (0.10)
Diluted loss per share (0.03) (0.10) (0.10)
Distributions or cash dividends declared per-share for each class of share. - - -

In the July of 2019 first commercial production was declared and company starts recognizing revenue from commercial production.

Financial results of the Group Is significantly affected by finance expenses and foreign exchange differences from shareholders loan denominated in US$.

The declines in silver sales and revenue were primarily due to finishing Vertikalny open pit and fluctuations in the silver ore composition between oxide ore and primary ore.

Current liabilities include shareholder and related party USD loans totaling $256,180,935. This loans and interest became overdue in 1Q 2023.

Due to the adoption in late 2022, of the EU 9th Sanctions Package, which include a prohibition against new investment and new financing of companies in the Russian mining sector the Company's lenders Inflection and Aterra, both companies incorporated in the European Union, have determined that they are each unable to enter into the Facilities Agreement Amendments.

The lenders have determined that the EU 9th Sanctions Package prohibits the FA Amendments specifically: (i) the extension of the maturity dates for Tranches F, G, H and I that became due 1 January 2023 to 31 December 2027; and (ii) other Tranches that became due 20 March 2023 to 31 December 2028. The total amount of overdue loans is principal in amount of $184.60 mln and accrued interest in amount of $39,30 mln. The FA Amendments were approved by the shareholders of the Company at the Company's Annual General and Special Meeting of shareholders on 05 October 2022

Despite the support of the Company's lenders the recently imposed EU 9th Sanctions Package have impacted its ability to complete construction of the flotation facility and initiate the underground mining at its Vertikalny Mine. After careful consideration of the Company's current mining operations, cash position, scheduled debt payments, forecast revenue and expenses, the Company's Board of Directors has determined that management in the short-term will undertake the following initiatives, namely:

a) Seek a Russian bank or financial institution capable of refinancing the current shareholder debt facility and providing the additional financing required to complete construction of the new flotation facility and allow for the underground mining at Vertikalny; and/or
b) Seek a prospective joint-partner or financier or buyer for the Vertikalny Mine and the Mangazeisky Project assets.

Management believes that its lenders will work with it (subject to compliance with all applicable sanctions) while it seeks a solution.

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MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS

For the three and nine-month period ended 30 September 2025

SILVER BEAR

RESOURCES Plc

Summary of Quarterly Results ($)

Sep-25 Jun-25 Mar-25 Dec-24
Revenue 31,706,597 3,772,649 2,109,851 -
Net profit/(loss) after tax (18,152,813) 880,682 33,724,426 (28,806,418)
Basic and Diluted profit/(loss) per share (0.03) 0.001 0.05 (0.04)
Cash and cash equivalents 14,099,872 3,219,917 1,053,629 3,958,546
Total assets 216,913,274 199,973,849 176,207,307 123,085,755
Total non-current liabilities 7,782,256 8,334,239 7,948,786 6,101,214
Total current liabilities 461,718,599 435,312,569 408,470,164 330,593,423
Sep-24 Jun-24 Mar-24 Dec-23
Revenue 1,289,672 2,226,344 6,547,742 -
Net loss/(profit) after tax (26,133,100) 10,520,738 (22,872,568) 10,216,387
Basic and diluted (loss)/profit per share (0.04) 0.02 (0.03) 0.02
Cash and cash equivalents 7,656,630 3,409,640 4,237,509 3,607,440
Total assets 119,261,448 123,357,610 108,263,916 96,820,256
Total non-current liabilities 77,707,068 78,449,332 59,318,900 42,312,614
Total current liabilities 41,554,380 249,962,093 241,277,677 228,089,430

The Group has one operating segment based on geographical location being the property in the Russian Federation (Mangazeisky). The Group is listed on the TSX, a Canadian Exchange. The Corporate balances are provided below to allow reconciliation back to the primary statements.

Financial results of the Group Is significantly affected by finance expenses and foreign exchange differences from shareholders loan denominated in US$.

The declines in silver sales and revenue were primarily due to finishing Vertikalny open pit and fluctuations in the silver ore composition between oxide ore and primary ore.

Current liabilities include shareholder and related party USD loans totaling $256,180,935 these loans and interest became overdue in 1Q 2023.

Due to the adoption in late 2022, EU 9th Sanctions Package, which include a prohibition against new investment and new financing of companies in the Russian mining sector the Company's lenders Inflection and Aterra, both companies incorporated in the European Union, have determined that they are each unable to enter into the Facilities Agreement Amendments.

The lenders have determined that the EU 9th Sanctions Package prohibits the FA Amendments specifically: (i) the extension of the maturity dates for Tranches F, G, H and I that became due 1 January 2023 to 31 December 2027; and (ii) other Tranches that became due 20 March 2023 to 31 December 2028. The total amount of overdue loans is principal in amount of $184.60 mln and accrued interest in amount of $39.30 mln. The FA Amendments were approved by the shareholders of the Company at the Company's Annual General and Special Meeting of shareholders on 05 October 2022

Despite the support of the Company's lenders the recently imposed EU 9th Sanctions Package have impacted its ability to complete construction of the flotation facility and initiate the underground mining at its Vertikalny Mine. After careful consideration of the Company's current mining operations, cash position, scheduled debt payments, forecast revenue and expenses, the Company's Board of Directors has determined that management in the short-term will undertake the following initiatives, namely:

a) Seek a Russian bank or financial institution capable of refinancing the current shareholder debt facility and providing the additional financing required to complete construction of the new flotation facility and allow for the underground mining at Vertikalny; and/or

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MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS

For the three and nine-month period ended 30 September 2025

SILVER BEAR

RESOURCES Plc

b) Seek a prospective joint-partner or financier or buyer for the Vertikalny Mine and the Mangazeisky Project assets.

Management believes that its lenders will work with it (subject to compliance with all applicable sanctions) while it seeks a solution.

The Group sales and financial results does not depend from seasons, it depends from mining plan which is based on mining model from technical report. The Group cash flow has a seasonality as at the beginning of every year winter purchase campaign started and significant cash outflows occurs,

RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES

(a) Financing transactions

The Group has entered into a series of financing transactions with major shareholders. As set out in Note 12.

(b) Purchases from related parties

During the period ended 30 September 2025 the Group has acquired construction materials from TechnoNicol in amount of $nil (For the same period in 2024: $ nil).

(c) Compensation of key management

Key management are the Group's directors. Compensation awarded to key management comprised:

Three months ended Nine months ended
30 Sep 2025 30 Sep 2024 30 Sep 2025 30 Sep 2024
Salaries, fees and short-term employee benefits 93,435 73,923 243,190 216,043
93,435 73,923 243,190 216,043

ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES AND MANAGEMENT JUDGMENTS

The preparation of consolidated financial statements in accordance with IFRS requires management to make judgments, estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amount of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amount of revenues and expenses during the reported period. Actual results may differ from these estimates.

Estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognized in the period in which the estimates are revised and in any future periods affected.

The significant areas of estimation and uncertainties considered by management in preparing the consolidated financial statements include:

Critical judgements in applying accounting policies:

  • Determination of functional currency

Based on the primary indicators in IAS 21 – The Effects of Change in Foreign Exchange Rates – the Russian rouble has been determined as the functional currency of AO Prognoz, an operating subsidiary of the Group, because the Russian rouble is the currency that mainly influences labour, material and other costs of providing goods or services, and is the currency in which these costs are denominated and settled.

Effects of changes in foreign exchange rates on the consolidation of the financial statements are recorded in other comprehensive income and carried in the form of a cumulative translation adjustment in the accumulated other comprehensive income section of the Statement of financial position of the Group.

The functional currency of Silver Bear Resources Plc changed from Canadian dollars to Russian rouble in 2018 as it is now deemed that the majority of underlying transactions for this entity are undertaken in roubles and therefore it is appropriate for this to be its functional currency.

The functional currency of Silver Bear Resources Inc. has been determined to be the Canadian Dollar reflecting the current principal equity and financing structure.

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MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS

For the three and nine-month period ended 30 September 2025

SILVER BEAR

RESOURCES Plc

Key sources of estimation uncertainty:

  • Mineral resource estimate

Mineral resource estimates are estimates of the amount of silver that can be economically and legally extracted from the Group's mining properties. Such resource estimates and their changes may impact the Group's reported financial position and results in the following ways:

(a) The carrying value of exploration and evaluation assets, mining properties and property, plant and equipment may be affected due to changes in estimated future cash flows.

(b) Depreciation and amortisation charges in the statement comprehensive income may change where such charges are determined using the unit of production method.

(c) Provisions for rehabilitation and environmental provisions may change where resource estimate changes affect expectations about when such activities will occur and the associated cost of these activities.

The Group estimates mineral resources based on information compiled by appropriately qualified Competent Persons relating to the geological and technical data on the size, depth, shape and grade of the ore body and suitable production techniques and recovery rates. Such an analysis requires complex geological judgements to interpret the data. The estimation of recoverable resources is based upon factors such as estimates of foreign exchange rates, commodity prices, future capital requirements and production costs, along with geological assumptions and judgements made in estimating the size and grade of the ore body.

The Group reviews its mineral resource estimates on regular basis and as at 1 April 2020 the Group obtained a mineral resource (not reserve) estimate from a third party, Wardell Armstrong. Wardell Armstrong has issued their report on 10 November 2021 the delay in issuing report due to COVID-19 travel restrictions. This report has superseded the Companies previous estimate of recoverable reserves and resources that was prepared in 2017.

The difference between a resource statement (as obtained in 2020) and reserves and resources statement (as obtained previously in 2017) is the level of confidence of the presence of economically viable minerals.

  • Impairment of mineral properties and property, plant and equipment

The carrying value of mineral properties and property, plant and equipment as of 31 December 2024 is $1,802,287 and $100,319,550 respectively, as disclosed in Note 8 and Note 9. While assessing whether any indications of impairment exist for mineral properties, consideration is given to both external and internal sources of information. Information that management considers includes, changes in the market, and changes in the economic and legal environment in which the Group operates that are not within its control that could affect the recoverable amount of mineral properties. Internal sources of information include the manner in which mineral properties are being used or are expected to be used and indications of expected economic performance of the assets. Estimates include but are not limited to estimates of the discounted future after-tax cash flows expected to be derived from the Group's mineral properties, costs to sell the properties and the appropriate discount rate. Reductions in metal price forecasts, reductions in the amount of recoverable mineral reserves and mineral resources, and/or adverse current economics can result in a write-down of the carrying amounts of the Group's mineral properties.

On 22 June 2020, the Group announced that it has received a draft report from Wardell Armstrong (Moscow) that provides a review of the Company's current mineral resources, as well as draft revised mine and processing plans, for its Vertikalny and Mangazeisky North deposits. The Group had previously disclosed that it had engaged Wardell Armstrong (Moscow) to conduct this review of the mineral resources as well as reassessing mine and processing plans for these deposits. Wardell Armstrong (Moscow) have issued their final report on 10 November 2021. Following additional exploration activities, this included a material change in the mineral resource estimates of both Vertikalny and Mangazeisky North deposits.

In accordance with IAS 36, the impairment test was undertaken on 31 December 2024.

Key Assumption used in the impairment test:

  • The economic life of the Vertikalny and Mangazeisky North deposits is currently expected to be around 2030 as per management's expectation as of 31 December 2024.
  • For the following six years average Silver price is US$31.76/ounce as per management's expectation as of 31 December 2024.
  • For the following six years average RUB/USD foreign exchange rate 103.2 as per management's expectation as of 31 December 2024.
  • For the following six years average annual inflation of costs expressed in USD is 2.6% as per management's expectation as of 31 December 2024.

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MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS

For the three and nine-month period ended 30 September 2025

SILVER BEAR

RESOURCES Plc

  • For the following six years annual inflation of costs expressed in RUB is 4.31% as per management's expectation as of 31 December 2024.
  • Post tax nominal discount rate of 18.75%. This was based on a Capital Asset Pricing Model analysis.

Based on the key assumptions set out above:

The recoverable amount of Vertikalny and Mangazeisky North deposits $132,137,234.

Carrying value of the mining assets is shown in table below:

PPE and mineral property 73,608,413
Less right of the use assets (4,955,063)
Less exploration assets (1,423,879)
Less asset retirement obligation (3,720,060)
Adjustment for net working capital 37,229,069
Total carrying value for impairment test 100,738,480

The recoverable amount above carrying value of mining assets for $31,398,753.

Based on annual impairment test as of 31 December 2024 no additional impairment indicators have been identified (31 December 2023: no additional impairment indicators have been identified).

Sensitivity analysis:
In millions of CAD

Impact if metal prices Increased by 20% 42
Decreased by 20% (42)
Impact if RUB/USD exchange rate Increased by 20% 15
Decreased by 20% (15)
Impact if post-tax discount rate: Increased by 20% (13)
Decreased by 20% 13
  • Depreciation rates

Once a mine development phase ceases and the production phase commences mining assets are depreciated using a unit-of production method based on estimated economically recoverable resources, which results in a depreciation charge proportional to the depletion of reserves.

The Group proven and probable mineral reserves at the beginning of commercial production was 717 thousand tonnes, depletion for the period 1 July 2019 - 31 March 2020 was 95 thousand tonnes.

Starting from 1 April 2020 management of the group has changed its depreciation base for the unit of production method from mineral reserves to mineral resources. In making this change, the UoP calculation has been adjusted to include the estimated future costs to access and process resources expected to be converted to reserves. The most material impact of this is in respect of costs required to enable the processing facility to process sulphide ores that will be mined in the future, in addition to the oxide ores currently being processed. Management believes that this change in accounting estimate represent the most accurate and fair view for the depreciation charge calculation.

On 1 April 2020, the change in accounting estimate occurred, resources were 810 thousand tonnes and depletion for the period 1 April 2020 - 31 December 2020 was 79 thousand tonnes.

On 1 January 2021 the change in accounting estimate occurred, management reassess estimation of existing resources based on available data and resources used for "life of mine model" were 1,504,232 tonnes. This estimation includes "inferred" resources, that was not included into Wardell Armstrong mineral resource report. Depletion for the period 1 January 2020-31 September 2025 was 404,233 tonnes.

  • Rehabilitation provisions and asset retirement obligations

The carrying value of the asset retirement obligation as of 30 September 2025 is $5,320,946 as disclosed in Note 13. Exploration and development activities carried out by the Group give rise to obligations for environmental rehabilitation.

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MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS

For the three and nine-month period ended 30 September 2025

SILVER BEAR

RESOURCES Plc

Significant uncertainty exists as to the amount and timing of associated cash flows and regulatory requirements. A Russian Central Bank borrowing rate for a 7-year zero coupon year bond is used in discounting future cash flows as a pre-tax discount rate.

The expected life of the mine is used as the discounting period. If the estimated discount rate used in the calculation had been higher for 20% than the management estimate, the carrying amount of the provision would have been lower for $4,625 and the interest expense higher for $98,467.

  • Ore stocks

Stock is valued at the lower of cost or net realisable value. Costs that are incurred in or benefit the production process are accumulated as ore stockpiles, silver in process and silver bullion. Although the quantities of recoverable metal are reconciled by comparing the grades of ore to the quantities of silver actually recovered (metallurgical balancing), the nature of the process inherently limits the ability to precisely monitor recoverability levels. Net realisable value tests are performed at least annually and represent the estimated future sales price of the product based on contained silver and metals prices, less estimated costs to complete production and bring the product to sale. These net realisable tests take into account management's estimate of the maximum values to be realised from ore stockpiles, in some instances through blending of different ore stockpile grades, prior to these being added to future processing plant feeds. Judgement is required in assessing whether stockpiles of different grades should be tested individually, or tested as inputs to the silver production process.

DISCLOSURE CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES AND INTERNAL CONTROLS OVER FINANCIAL REPORTING

Subject to the limitations, if any, described below, the Group's CEO and CFO, have as at period ended 31 December 2024, designed Disclosure and Control Procedures, ("DC&P") or caused it to be designed under their supervision, to provide reasonable assurance that:

  • material information relating to the issuer is made known to us by others, particularly during the period in which the annual and interim filings are being prepared; and
  • information required to be disclosed by the issuer in its annual and interim filings or other reports filed or submitted by it under securities legislation is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in securities legislation; and
  • Internal control over financial reporting has been designed, based on the framework established in Internal Control – Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (“COSO”), to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of our financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with IFRS.

Because of inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting and disclosure controls can provide only reasonable assurances and may not prevent or detect misstatements. Furthermore, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

The Group's disclosure controls and procedures and internal controls over financial reporting that occurred during the full year ended 31 December 2024 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Group's disclosure controls and procedures and internal control over financial reporting. Management assesses existing internal controls over financial reporting is sufficient and effective.

The Audit and Governance Committees of the Group have reviewed this MD&A and the unaudited consolidated financial statements for the three-month period ended 30 September 2025, and the Group's board of directors approved these documents prior to their release.

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MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS

For the three and nine-month period ended 30 September 2025

SILVER BEAR

RESOURCES Plc

CHANGES TO INTERNAL CONTROLS OVER FINANCIAL REPORTING

As Announced on 1 April 2022, the Group was issued a cease trade order ("CTO") by the Ontario Securities Commission ("OSC") for not filing the following periodic disclosure documents (collectively "Annual Filings") by the filing deadline of 31 March 2022, namely:

  • the audited annual financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2021;
  • the management's discussion and analysis relating to the audited annual financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2021;
  • the annual information form for the year ended 31 December 2021; and
  • the certification of the foregoing filings as required by National Instrument ("NI") 52-109 – Certification of Disclosure in Issuers' Annual and Interim Filings.
  • The Q1 2022 unaudited financial statements and management's discussion and analysis and the related certification of the foregoing filings as required by NI 52-109.

This resulted from the Group being unable to pay its Auditors BDO LLP ("BDO") due to Russian government restrictions on international payments and BDO had suspended the completion of the Company's 2021 audit at that time. The Company continued to work with BDO to resolve the non-payment of the outstanding invoice to BDO's satisfaction and therefore the Annual Filings can now be submitted at the date of this report. Once the Company has met the OSC's requirements, it will seek to have the OSC CTO revoked. Subsequently, the Group has filed both its year-end 2021 audited financial statements, MD&A and its annual information form and its Q1 2022 on 8th and 28th of July 2022, respectively. Going forward the Group's financial statement filings are on schedule.

This is not considered to be a material weakness in the Group's internal controls over financial reporting given it resulted from the geopolitical environment in which the Group operates and is not in the control of the Directors.

There have been no other significant changes to the Group's internal controls over financial reporting that occurred during the three-month period ended 30 September 2025 that have materially affected or are reasonably likely to materially affect the Group's internal control over financial reporting.

SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

The consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with IFRS and include the significant accounting policies as described in Note 2 of the 30 September 2025 unaudited consolidated financial statements.

NEW ACCOUNTING STANDARDS

Accounting developments not yet adopted

There are a number of standards and interpretations which have been issued by the International Accounting Standards Board that are effective in future accounting periods that the Group has decided not to adopt early. The Group has determined these standards and interpretations are unlikely to have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements or are not applicable to the Group.

CAPITAL MANAGEMENT AND FINANCIAL RISK FACTORS

The Group manages its capital structure and makes adjustments to it, based on the funds available to the Group, in order to support the acquisition, exploration and development of precious metal properties.

The Group considers excess cash balances, all the components of shareholders' equity and loans as capital. The Board of Directors does not establish quantitative return on capital criteria for management, but rather relies on the expertise of the Group's management to sustain the future development of the business.

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MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS

For the three and nine-month period ended 30 September 2025

SILVER BEAR

RESOURCES Plc

The property in which the Group currently has an interest is as of 1 July 2019 in commercial production, at this time the Group could potentially be dependent on external financing to fund ongoing activities.

In order to fund the ongoing development activities, the Group will spend existing working capital and plans to raise additional amounts as needed through equity and/or debt. The Group will continue to assess new properties and seek to acquire an interest in additional properties where sufficient geologic or economic potential are noted and if financial resources exist to do so. Management reviews its capital management approach on an ongoing basis and believes that this approach, given the relative size of the Group, is reasonable.

There were no changes in the Group's approach to capital management during the three-month period ended 31 December 2024 compared to the same period in 2023. Neither the Group nor its subsidiaries are subject to externally imposed capital requirements.

FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISK FACTORS

Financial instruments measured at fair value on the consolidated statements of financial position are classified into one of three levels in the fair value hierarchy according to the relative reliability of the inputs used to estimate the fair values. The three levels of the fair value hierarchy are:

  • Level 1 – Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities;
  • Level 2 – Inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability either directly or indirectly; and
  • Level 3 – Inputs that are not based on observable market data.

The Group's current financial instruments consist of cash, accounts receivable, short-term loans, lease liabilities and accounts payable and accrued liabilities. These financial assets and liabilities are measured at amortised cost. The fair value of these financial instruments approximates their carrying values due to the short-term nature of these instruments. The Group's non-current financial instruments consist of long-term loans and lease liabilities. The fair value of these instruments approximates their carrying values as any differences are not material. Financial assets and financial liabilities as at 30 September 2025 and 31 December 2024 were as follows:

30 September 2025 Cash and receivables Loans and other liabilities Total
Cash and cash equivalents 14,099,872 - 14,099,872
Receivables from customers 12,249,942 - 12,249,942
Short-term loans - (454,091,582) (454,091,582)
Long-term loans - (1,595,985) (1,595,985)
Advances received - (6,363) (6,363)
Trade and other payables and accrued liabilities - (4,999,929) (4,999,929)
Lease liabilities - (2,616,119) (2,616,119)
26,349,814 (463,309,978) (436,960,164)
31 December 2024 Cash and receivables Loans and other liabilities TOTAL
--- --- --- ---
Cash and cash equivalents 3,958,546 - 3,958,546
Receivables from customers 173,073 - 173,073
Short-term loans - (325,114,025) (325,114,025)
Long-term loans - (905,761) (905,761)
Advances received - (4,976) (4,976)
Trade and other payables and accrued liabilities - (3,147,994) (3,147,994)
Lease liabilities - (3,141,026) (3,141,026)
4,131,619 (332,313,782) (328,182,163)

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MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS

For the three and nine-month period ended 30 September 2025

SILVER BEAR

RESOURCES Plc

The carrying value of cash equivalents, amounts receivable, long-term loans and accounts payable and accrued liabilities reflected in the consolidated statement of financial position approximate fair value.

The Group's risk exposures and the impact on the Group's financial instruments are summarized below:

Credit risk

The Group has no significant concentration of credit risk arising from operations. Cash equivalents consist of interest earning bank accounts held in banks in the Russia and Canada which in the presentational currency total $14,281,423 (31 December 2024: $3,933,101) and $25,271 (31 December 2024: $25,445), respectively. The Group's Canadian chartered banks have a credit rating of at least A2 (Moody's). At 30 September 2025 the Group's Russian banks have a credit rating of at least ruBBB- (Expert RA).

The Group maximum exposure to credit risk by class of individual financial instrument is shown in the table below:

30 September 2025 31 December 2024
Receivables from customers 12,249,942 173,073
Cash and cash equivalents 14,099,872 3,958,546
26,349,814 4,131,619

Liquidity risk

The Group's approach to managing liquidity risk is to ensure it will have sufficient liquidity to meet liabilities when due by continual review of budgets and forecasts and discussions with shareholders and other providers of finance as appropriate. The Group's current assets and current liabilities are show in the table below:

30 September 2025 31 December 2024
Total current assets 107,132,697 45,001,381
Total current liabilities 461,718,599 330,593,423

As of 30 September 2025, the Group had total current assets of $107,132,697 (31 December 2024 – $45,001,381) to settle total current liabilities of $461,718,599 (31 December 2024 – $330,593,423), as well as its commitments outlined in Note 20. These current liabilities include shareholder and related party loans and accrued interest under facilities agreements totalling $256,180,935 (31 December 2024 – $236,288,082).

The Group has agreed with major shareholders to extend the shareholder's loans, that became overdue in 2023, to 2028, however agreement cannot be executed due to nine package of EU sanctions against Russian Federation that prohibits new investing and new financing into Russian mining sector.

Management is undertaking the following initiatives, namely: a) Seeking a Russian bank or financial institution capable of refinancing the current shareholder debt facility and providing the additional financing required to complete construction of the new flotation facility and allow for the underground mining at Vertikalny and/or b) Seeking a prospective joint-partner or financier or buyer for the Vertikalny Mine and the Mangazeisky Project assets. Management believes that its lenders will work with it (subject to compliance with all applicable sanctions) while it seeks a solution.

As of 30 September 2025, the Group had cash balances of $14,099,872 (31 December 2024 – $3,958,546)

The Group had total lease obligations of $2,616,119 on 31 December 2024 (31 December 2024 – $3,141,026) under a combination of three and five-year leases for equipment in relation to the development of Mangazeisky, as outlined in Note 11..

Interest rate risk

The Group has cash balances and interest-bearing debt on short term loans and long-term loans at commercial fixed rates. The Group's current policy is to invest excess cash in interest-earning bank accounts with Canadian and Russian financial institutions. The Group periodically monitors the investments it makes and is satisfied with the credit ratings of its banks.

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MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS

For the three and nine-month period ended 30 September 2025

SILVER BEAR

RESOURCES Plc

Foreign currency risk

The Group has funded certain exploration, project construction and administrative expenses on a transaction by transaction basis using USD and Russian rouble. USD funding has been provided directly to AO Prognoz in Russia and converted to Russian rouble. This exposes the Group to changes in foreign exchange rates for GBP, USD and Russian rouble.

Foreign currency risk is the risk that the fair value or future cash flows of a financial instrument will fluctuate because of changes in foreign exchange rates. The Group's exposure to the risk of changes in foreign exchange rates relates primarily to the Group's borrowings (when borrowing is denominated in a different currency from functional currencies of the Group companies).

RISK FACTORS AND UNCERTAINTIES

The operations of the Group are speculative due to the high-risk nature of its business which is the acquisition, financing, exploration, development and operation of mining properties. The risk factors described below are not the only ones facing the Group. Additional risks currently not known to the Group or that the Group considers immaterial may also impair the business operations of the Group. These risk factors could materially affect the Group's future operating results and could cause actual events to differ materially from those described in forward-looking statements relating to the Group. If any of the following risks actually occurs, the Group's business, financial condition and operating results could be materially affected. In such case, the trading price of the common shares of the Group would likely decline and the holders of common shares of the Group could lose all or part of their investment. For a discussion of risk factors and additional information please refer Group's annual information form and other filings, which are available on the Group's website at www.silverbearresources.com and under the Group's SEDAR+ profile at on www.sedarplus.com or upon request from the Group.

Risks of Operating in the Russian Federation

The operations of the Group are currently conducted in the Russian Federation and, as such, the operations of the Group are exposed to increasing levels of political, legal, economic and other risks and uncertainties, due to the events that began on 24 February 2022 and the evolving sanctions that have been put into place.

Ongoing and more recent political tensions and uncertainties as a result of the Russian Federation's foreign policy decisions and actions in respect of Ukraine have resulted in the imposition of economic sanctions imposed by many in the Western international communities and have increased the risk that certain governments may impose further economic, or other, sanctions on the Russian Federation or on persons and/or companies conducting business in the Russian Federation. There can be no assurance that further sanctions will not be imposed against the Russian Federation, including in response to existing or threatened sanctions, or by Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom or the European Union against persons and/or companies conducting business in the Russian Federation. The imposition of such economic sanctions or other penalties could have a material adverse effect on the Group's assets and operations.

In addition, while Russian legislation currently permits the conversion of rouble revenues into foreign currency, any delay or other difficulty in converting roubles into a foreign currency to make payments, or delays in or restrictions on the transfer of foreign currency could limit the Group's ability to meet its payment and debt obligations, which could result in the loss of suppliers or acceleration of debt obligations.

The Group is monitoring these sanctions carefully; to date the Group's the following are of importance to note:

  • Economic sanctions: the situation is extremely dynamic. To date the Company has the ability to make payments through its wholly-owned subsidiary, however that may also be impacted through future sanctions from the West and counter-sanctions in Russia.
  • Currency controls: The Group operates in Russia through its branch and wholly owned Russian subsidiary. The vast majority of the Company's transactions in Russia are Russian rouble-denominated. Currently, the Company has had no difficulties making these transactions and at present, does not foresee any issues in the future. However payments to overseas seas suppliers have and may continue to be impacted currency controls.
  • Liquidity risks: To date, the Company is able to sell its product, Silver locally at the current market price without limitations. To mitigate the risk of being unable to make sales locally the Group has diversified its customer base.

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MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS

For the three and nine-month period ended 30 September 2025

SILVER BEAR

RESOURCES Plc

  • Shortage of spare parts: This may become an issue with time, as many vendors in the mining sector in Russia, including Caterpillar and Scania, have put their operations in Russia on hold. We do not anticipate issues with energy or locally supplied materials. The Company has purchased what it needs for the foreseeable future as part of its annual re-supply required each year due to our operations' remote location. Also, there is a market in Russia of non-OEM spare parts and supplies for mining equipment which the Company can use instead of buying original parts.

  • Withdrawal of service providers not based in Russia: As the Company is listed on the TSX exchange in Canada the Group has several service providers that are based out of Russia. At present the Group can fund its obligations through its wholly-owned Russia subsidiary however, the Group has no assurances that further sanctions will change that and/or that service providers outside of Russia will terminate their services.

  • Dividends to shareholders:

  • Until the sanctions are in effect, the Group will be unable to pay dividends from Russia to UK and further to shareholders. There is no certainty over the future impact of sanctions imposed by Russia or Russian imposed capital controls.

  • Shareholder's financing

Due to the adoption in late 2022, of the EU 9th Sanctions Package, which include a prohibition against new investment and new financing of companies in the Russian mining sector the Company's lenders Inflection and Aterra, both companies incorporated in the European Union, have determined that they are each unable to enter into the Facilities Agreement Amendments.

The lenders have determined that the EU 9th Sanctions Package prohibits the FA Amendments specifically: (i) the extension of the maturity dates for Tranches F, G, H and I that became due 1 January 2023 to 31 December 2027; and (ii) other Tranches that became due 20 March 2023 to 31 December 2028. The total amount of overdue loans are principal in amount of $182.68 mln and accrued interest of $32,39 mln. The FA Amendments were approved by the shareholders of the Company at the Company's Annual General and Special Meeting of shareholders on 05 October 2022

Despite the support of the Company's lenders the recently imposed EU 9th Sanctions Package have impacted its ability to complete construction of the flotation facility and initiate the underground mining at its Vertikalny Mine. After careful consideration of the Company's current mining operations, cash position, scheduled debt payments, forecast revenue and expenses, the Company's Board of Directors has determined that management in the short-term will undertake the following initiatives, namely:

a) Seek a Russian bank or financial institution capable of refinancing the current shareholder debt facility and providing the additional financing required to complete construction of the new flotation facility and allow for the underground mining at Vertikalny; and/or

b) Seek a prospective joint-partner or financier or buyer for the Vertikalny Mine and the Mangazeisky Project assets.

Management believes that its lenders will work with it (subject to compliance with all applicable sanctions) while it seeks a solution.

Public Health Threats

The outbreak and resurgence of novel COVID-19, and the emergence of multiple COVID-19 variants, continues to significantly impact global economies and global economic conditions which may adversely impact the Company's operations, and the operations of its suppliers, contractors and service providers, the ability to obtain financing and maintain necessary liquidity, the demand for and ability to transport the Company's products, commodity prices and its ability to advance its projects and other growth initiatives. Any future emergence of public health threats and spread of similar pathogens could have similar adverse impacts.

The COVID-19 outbreak and its declaration as a global pandemic are causing companies and governments around the world to impose sweeping restrictions on the movement of people and goods, including social distancing measures and restrictions on group gatherings, isolation and quarantine requirements, closure of business and government offices, travel advisories and travel restrictions. While these effects are expected to be temporary, the duration of these measures, and the related business, social and government disruptions and financial impacts, cannot be reasonably fully estimated at this time. The Company cannot

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MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS

For the three and nine-month period ended 30 September 2025

SILVER BEAR

RESOURCES Plc

estimate whether or to what extent these measures, and the resulting impacts, will continue to impact the Company's business, financial condition and results of operations. Furthermore, governments in relevant jurisdictions may introduce new, or modify existing, laws, regulations, orders or other measures that could impact the Company's ability to operate or affect the actions of its suppliers, contractors and service providers.

To date, the Company has been able to continue operations largely unaffected since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic and silver production and shipments have continued without any material disruptions. However, the Company cannot provide any assurances that its planned operations, production and capital expenditure for the foreseeable future will not be delayed, postponed or cancelled as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic or otherwise. Should the responses of companies and governments be insufficient to contain the spread and impact of COVID-19, this may lead to further economic downturn that may adversely impact the Company's business, financial condition and results of operations. The outbreak and resurgence of the COVID-19 pandemic could also continue to affect financial markets, including the price of gold and the trading price of the Company's shares, may adversely affect the Company's ability to raise capital, and could cause continued interest rate volatility and movements that could make obtaining financing or refinancing debt obligations more challenging or more expensive or unavailable on commercially reasonable terms or at all. In addition, if any number of employees, contractors or consultants of the Company or any key supplier become infected with COVID-19 or similar pathogens and/or the Company is unable to source necessary replacements, consumables or supplies or transport its products, due to government restrictions or otherwise, it could have a material negative impact on the Company's operations and prospects, including the complete shutdown of one or more of its operations.

Furthermore, the Company may also experience regional risks which include, but are not limited to, delays in the supply chain of critical reagents, consumables and parts, and the impact on the delivery of critical capital projects, and such circumstances could have a material adverse effect on the Company's business, financial condition and results of operations. As a result of measures taken, there is no assurance as to whether the Company will be affected by the current COVID-19 pandemic or potential future health crises. The Company will continue to work actively to monitor the situation and implement further measures as required to mitigate and/or deal with any repercussions that may occur as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak.

Nature of Mining, Mineral Exploration and Development Projects

Mineral exploration is highly speculative in nature, involves a high degree of risk and is frequently non-productive. There is no assurance that exploration efforts will be successful. Success in establishing reserves is a result of a number of factors, including quality of management, the Group's level of geological and technical expertise, the quality of land available for exploration, and other factors. Once mineralization is discovered, it may take several years in the initial phases of drilling until production is possible, during which time the economic feasibility of production may change. Substantial expenditures are required to establish proven and probable reserves through drilling, to determine the optimal metallurgical process to extract the metals from the ore and, in the case of new properties, to construct mining and processing facilities. Because of these uncertainties, no assurance can be given that exploration programs will result in the establishment or expansion of resources or reserves.

The Group's business operations are subject to risks and hazards inherent in the mining industry. The exploration for and the development of mineral deposits involves significant risks, including: environmental hazards, industrial accidents, metallurgical and other processing problems, unusual or unexpected rock formations, structure cave-in or slides, flooding, fires and interruption due to inclement or hazardous weather conditions. These risks could result in damage to, or destruction of, mineral properties, production facilities or other properties, personal injury or death, environmental damage, delays in mining, increased production costs, monetary losses and possible legal liability.

Whether income will result from projects undergoing exploration and development programs depends on the successful establishment of mining operations. Factors including costs, actual mineralization, consistency and reliability of ore grades and commodity prices affect successful project development. In addition, few properties that are explored are ultimately developed into producing mines. Development projects have no operating history upon which to base estimates of future cash operating costs. For development projects, reserve and resource estimates and estimates of cash operating costs are, to a large extent, based upon the interpretation of geologic data obtained from drill holes and other sampling techniques, and feasibility studies, which derive estimates of cash operating costs based upon anticipated tonnage and grades of ore to be mined and processed, ground conditions, the configuration of the ore body, expected recovery rates of minerals from the ore, estimated operating costs, anticipated climatic conditions and other factors. As a result, actual production, cash operating costs and economic returns could differ significantly from those estimated. Indeed, current market conditions are forcing many mining operations to increase capital

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For the three and nine-month period ended 30 September 2025

SILVER BEAR

RESOURCES Plc

and operating cost estimates. It is not unusual for new mining operations to experience problems during the start-up phase, and delays in the commencement of production often can occur.

Liquidity and Future Financing

In April of 2018 the Group achieved first silver production through its commissioning activities, the Group achieved commercial production on 1 July 2019, despite achieving this major milestone there are no guarantees the Group will continue to have consistent source of operating cash flows going forward and may require additional capital in the future and no assurance can be given that such capital will be available at all or available on terms acceptable to the Group. The success and the pricing of any future capital raising and/or debt financing will be dependent upon the prevailing market conditions at that time and the outcomes of any relevant feasibility studies and exploration programs. If additional capital is raised by an issue of securities, this may have the effect of diluting shareholders' interests in the Group. Any debt financing, if available, may involve financial covenants which may limit the Group's operations.

Fluctuations in Metal Prices

The price of silver and other metals fluctuates widely and is affected by numerous factors beyond the control of the Group such as industrial and retail supply and demand, foreign exchange rates, inflation rates, changes in global economies, confidence in the global monetary system, forward sales of metals by producers and speculators as well as other global or regional political, social or economic events. The supply of metals consists of a combination of new mine production and existing stocks held by governments, producers, speculators and consumers. Future production from the Group's Mangazeisky Project is dependent upon the price of silver and other metals being adequate to make these properties economically viable. Future serious price declines in the market value of silver and other metals could cause continued development of, and eventually commercial production from, the Mangazeisky Project to be rendered uneconomic. Depending on the price of silver and other metals the Group could be forced to discontinue exploration or development activities and may lose its interest in, or may be forced to sell, its property. There is no assurance that, even as commercial quantities of silver and other base metals are produced, a profitable market will exist for them.

Political, Economic and Legislative Risk

In addition to the current risks of operating in the Russian Federation detailed on page 29, the economy of the Russian Federation continues to display characteristics of an emerging market, which includes certain currency conversion risks. The prospects for future economic stability in the Russian Federation are largely dependent upon the effectiveness of economic measures undertaken by the government, together with legal, regulatory and political developments. Russian Federation laws, licenses and permits have been in a state of change and new laws may be given retroactive effect. Such licenses and permits, including the obtainment from the Russian Federation authorities of a mining license to replace the exploration license in respect to the Mangazeisky Project, may not be obtained on a basis consistent with our current expectations. Further, ambiguity exists with regard to the interpretation of licenses and permits and the application of rules and regulations with regard to exploration activities in the Russian Federation. The suspension, limitation in scope or revocation of an exploration or mining license or the levying of substantial fines or penalties could have a material adverse effect on our exploration or development activities in the Russian Federation and the Group's financial results. In such circumstances the exploration and development activities may be significantly and adversely affected. It is also not unusual in the context of dispute resolution in the Russian Federation for parties to use the uncertainty in the Russian Federation legal environment as leverage in business negotiations. In addition, Russian Federation tax legislation is subject to varying interpretations and constant change. Furthermore, the Group's interpretation of tax legislation may not coincide with that of Russian Federation tax authorities. As a result, transactions may be challenged by the tax authorities and the Group's Russian operations may be assessed, which could result in significant additional taxes, penalties and interest. The periods remain open to review by the tax authorities for three years (although the statute of limitations in certain circumstances may not time bar the tax claims). In addition, Russian Federation authorities and court systems have been shown to be unpredictable. Challenges to the Group's assets and operations in the Russian Federation may be brought by authorities for reasons that the Group is unable to predict and which may result in material adverse changes to the Group.

Other risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to; terrorism; hostage taking; military repression; extreme fluctuations in currency exchange rates; high rates of inflation; labour unrest; the risks of war or civil unrest; expropriation and nationalization; abuse of legal presses; uncertainty of the rule of law; renegotiation or nullification of existing concessions, licenses, permits and contracts; illegal mining; changes in taxation policies; restrictions on foreign exchange and repatriation; and changing political conditions, currency controls and governmental regulations that favour or require the awarding of contracts to local contractors or

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MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS

For the three and nine-month period ended 30 September 2025

SILVER BEAR

RESOURCES Plc

require foreign contractors to employ citizens of, or purchase supplies from, a particular jurisdiction. Changes, if any, in mining or investment policies or shifts in political attitude in the Russian Federation may adversely affect the operations or profitability of the Group. Operations may be affected in varying degrees by unpredictable government regulations with respect to, but not limited to, restrictions on production, price controls, export controls, currency remittance, income taxes, expropriation of property, foreign investment, maintenance of claims, environmental legislation, land use, land claims of local people, water use and mine safety. Failure to comply strictly with applicable laws, regulations and local practices relating to mineral rights applications and tenure, could result in loss, reduction or expropriation of entitlements, or the imposition of additional local or foreign parties as joint venture partners with carried or other interests. The occurrence of these various factors and uncertainties cannot be accurately predicted and could have an adverse effect on the operations or profitability of the Group.

The Group has systems of governance, internal control over financial consolidation and reporting, and disclosure controls and procedures that apply at all levels of the Company and its subsidiaries, including Russian subsidiary that operate in emerging market. These systems are overseen by the Company's board of directors (the "Board of Directors") and are implemented by the Company's senior management, and the senior management of its subsidiaries.

Control over Subsidiary:

The Group have experienced directors and senior management, who have an experience with conducting business in the Russia Federation, all directors and senior management are fluent Russian speakers.

The Russian subsidiary are wholly owned. Operations in the Russian Federation are overseen by Chief Executive Officer of the Group. The Russian subsidiary legally owns based on conducted purchases agreements its operating assets, mining assets and exploration and mining licenses issued by the Russian Federation. All agreements and licenses are being stored in the local Yakutsk office and accuracy of the documents was reviewed by lawyers

The General Director of the Russian subsidiary is appointed by its sole direct shareholder and approved by Board of Directors. Now this position being held by the Chief Executive Officer.

The Group have an internal legal department with an experienced in Russian legislation legal team and uses external legal services.

Vertikalny Mine site and Mangazeisky exploration area have no access restriction for inspections by qualified persons, management, directors residing inside or outside of the Russian Federation. All directors, management auditors, and mining QP have visited mining site.

With respect to the bank accounts of Russian subsidiary, the Group has internal controls that require to notify the Company's senior management before opening or closing any bank accounts. Chief Financial Officer responsible for generally monitoring the activity within all such bank accounts on an ongoing basis via direct access to the bank clients. Every payment is being signed by two persons: local financial manager and Chief Financial Officer in bank clients, before it can be processed.

Financial Reporting:

The Group prepares its consolidated financial statements and the financial information presented in its Management's Discussion & Analysis ("MD&A") on a quarterly and annual basis in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board ("IFRS"), which includes financial information and disclosures from its subsidiaries. The Group has internal controls over the preparation of its financial statements and other financial disclosures to provide reasonable assurance that its financial reporting is reliable and that the quarterly and annual financial statements and the financial information presented in its MD&A are being prepared in accordance with IFRS and applicable securities laws.

These internal controls include the following:

a) The Company receives quarterly reporting package from its subsidiary including financial information and disclosures required to complete the Group consolidated financial statements and MD&A. Those responsible for the finance function of the Group's subsidiary report to the senior management, and the Group management has direct access to relevant financial information and finance personnel of the subsidiary.

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MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS

For the three and nine-month period ended 30 September 2025

SILVER BEAR

RESOURCES Plc

b) All public disclosure documents and financial statements released by the Group relating to the Group and its subsidiaries containing material information are reviewed by senior management and approved by the Group Audit Committee before such material is disclosed.

c) The primary responsibility of the Audit Committee is to oversee the Company's financial reporting process on behalf of the Board of Directors and to report the results of its activities to the Board of Directors.

d) The Audit Committee reviews the Company's quarterly and annual consolidated financial statements and MD&A and meets with senior management to discuss quarterly results, including accounting, disclosure and internal control matters. The Audit Committee recommends the quarterly and annual consolidated financial statements and MD&A to the Company's Board of Directors for approval

e) The Audit Committee receives confirmation from the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer as to the matters addressed in the quarterly and annual certifications required under National Instrument 52-109 – Certification of Disclosure in Issuer's Annual and Interim Filings. This confirmation is obtained from the quarterly CFO Report which provides a summary of management's assessment and evaluation of internal control over financial reporting and disclosures control and procedures.

f) The Audit Committee periodically assesses and evaluates the adequacy of the procedures in place for the review of the Company's public disclosure of financial information extracted or derived from the Company's financial statements, other than the annual and interim consolidated financial statements and related notes, MD&A, earnings releases and the AIF.

Fund Transfers from the Company's Subsidiary:

The Group operates in the Russian Federation through its branch and wholly owned Russian subsidiary. The vast majority of the Company's transactions in Russia are Russian rouble denominated. Currently, the Company has had no difficulties making these transactions and at present, does not foresee any issues in the future. Also the Company now has had no difficulties to make a transferring funds out of the Russian Federation through its Kazakhstan bank account. All fund transfers from subsidiary are in compliance with applicable law.

Records Management of the Company's Subsidiary:

As required by applicable law, original copies of all corporate records are required to be maintained in the language of and stored at the office of subsidiary in the Russian Federation. However, where practical, a duplicate set of corporate records is maintained at Moscow head office.

Insurance and Uninsured Risks

The business of the Group is subject to a number of risks and hazards generally, including adverse environmental conditions, industrial accidents, labour disputes, unusual or unexpected geological conditions, ground or slope failures, cave-ins, changes in the regulatory environment and natural phenomena such as inclement weather conditions, floods and earthquakes. Such occurrences could result in damage to mineral properties or production facilities, personal injury or death, environmental damage to properties of the Group or others, delays in mining, monetary losses and possible legal liability. Although the Group maintains insurance to protect against certain risks in such amounts it considers being reasonable, its insurance will not cover all the potential risks associated with its operations and insurance coverage may not continue to be available or may not be adequate to cover any resulting liability. It is not always possible to obtain insurance against all such risks and the Group may decide not to insure against certain risks because of high premiums or other reasons. Moreover, insurance against risks such as environmental pollution or other hazards as a result of exploration and development is not generally available to the Group or to other companies in the mining industry on acceptable terms. Losses from these events may cause the Group to incur significant costs that could have a material adverse effect upon its financial performance and results of operations.

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MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS

For the three and nine-month period ended 30 September 2025

SILVER BEAR

RESOURCES Plc

Environmental Risks and Regulations

All phases of the Group's operations are or will be subject to environmental regulation in the Russian Federation in which it operates. These regulations mandate, among other things, the maintenance of air and water quality standards and land reclamation. They also set the limitations on the generation, transportation, storage and disposal of solid and hazardous waste. Environmental legislation is evolving in a manner which will require stricter standards and enforcement, increased fines and penalties for noncompliance, more stringent environmental assessments of proposed projects, and a heightened degree of responsibility for companies and their officers, directors and employees. There is no assurance that future changes in environmental regulation, if any, will not adversely affect the Group's operations. Environmental hazards may exist on the properties in which the Group holds interests which are unknown to the Group at present and which have been caused by previous or existing owners or operators of the properties. Government approvals and permits are currently and may in the future be required in connection with the operations of the Group. To the extent such approvals are required and not obtained, the Group may be curtailed or prohibited from proceeding with planned exploration or development of mineral properties. Failure to comply with applicable laws, regulations and permitting requirements may result in enforcement actions thereunder, including orders issued by regulatory or judicial authorities causing operations to cease or be curtailed, and may include corrective measures requiring capital expenditures, installation of additional equipment, or remedial actions. Parties engaged in mining operations or in the exploration or development of mineral properties may be required to compensate those suffering loss or damage by reason of the mining activities and may have civil or criminal fines or penalties imposed for violations of applicable laws or regulations. Amendments to current laws, regulations and permits governing operations and activities of mining and exploration companies, or more stringent implementation thereof, could have a material adverse impact on the Group and cause increases in exploration expenses, capital expenditures or production costs, or reduction in levels of production at producing properties, or require abandonment or delays in development of new mining properties.

Government Regulation

The mining, processing, development and mineral exploration activities of the Group are subject to various laws governing prospecting, development, production, taxes, labour standards and occupational health, mine safety, toxic substances, land use, water use, land claims of local people, and other matters. Although the exploration and development activities of the Group are currently carried out in accordance with all applicable rules and regulations, no assurance can be given that new rules and regulations will not be enacted or that existing rules and regulations will not be applied in a manner which could limit or curtail production or development. Amendments to current laws and regulations governing operations and activities of mining and milling or more stringent implementation thereof could have a substantial adverse impact on the Group.

Licenses and Permits

The Group's mining exploration activities are dependent upon the grant, or as the case may be, the maintenance of appropriate licenses, concessions, leases, permits and regulatory consents which may be withdrawn or made subject to limitations. The maintaining of tenements, obtaining renewals, or getting tenements granted, often depends on the Group being successful in obtaining required statutory approvals for its proposed activities and that the licenses, concessions, leases, permits or consents it holds will be renewed as and when required. There is no assurance that such renewals will be given as a matter of course and there is no assurance that new conditions will not be imposed in connection therewith. There is no assurance that the Group will continue to keep its existing licenses in good standing as the requirements for doing so may become impractical, impossible, or uneconomic. Under law in the Russian Federation, the voluntary surrender of a license will be subject to various requirements, including compliance with the license terms, liquidation, conservation, reclamation and other measures to be carried out prior to the abandonment of the license. These measures may expose the Group to additional expenditures and obligations which may be onerous to the Group.

Significant Shareholders

Aterra currently holds 24.6% of the issued and outstanding common shares of the Group on a non-diluted basis and Inflection currently holds 61.9% of the issued and outstanding common shares of the Group. Collectively, Aterra and Inflection hold the majority of voting rights in the Group. The exercise of voting rights associated with the Group may have a significant influence on the Group's business operations. Although neither Aterra nor Inflection have indicated that they have any intention of disposing of their interest in the Group, in the event that either party sold a portion of its position, it may have a significant influence on the share price of the Group, depending on the market conditions at the time of such sale.

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MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS

For the three and nine-month period ended 30 September 2025

SILVER BEAR

RESOURCES Plc

Title to Properties

There can be no assurances that the interest in the Group's properties is free from defects or that the material contracts between the Group and the relevant governmental agencies will not be unilaterally altered or revoked. There can be no assurances that the Group's rights and interests will not be challenged or impugned by third parties.

Generally, as the Russian Federation is an uncertain legal environment, the Group's interest in its licenses may be challenged for various reasons or in connection with the conduct of an auction process related thereto. Such challenges, if any, may have a material adverse effect on the business and operations of the Group.

On 21 September 2016, the Group announced that it had been granted a seven-year extension to the Group's wholly-owned Exploration Licence covering the Mangazeisky silver project. Prior to the extension, the Group was permitted to explore on the property until 31 December 2016. In September 2023, the Mangazeisky exploration license was extended by the Federal Subsoil Use Agency in the Russian Federation ("Rosnedra") through to 31 December 2026.

Competition

The Group competes with other companies, some of which have greater financial and other resources than it has and, as a result, may be in a better position to compete for future business opportunities. The Group competes with other mining companies for the acquisition of mineral claims, leases and other mineral interests as well as for the recruitment and retention of qualified employees and other personnel. Many of the Group's competitors not only explore for and produce minerals, but also carry out downstream operations on these and other products on a worldwide basis. There can be no assurance that the Group can compete effectively with these companies.

Dependence on Key Personnel and Shortage of Labour Force

The Group is reliant on key personnel employed or contracted by the Group. Loss of such personnel may have a material adverse impact on the performance of the Group. In addition, the recruiting of qualified personnel is critical to the Group's success. As the Group's business grows, it will require additional key financial, administrative, mining, marketing and public relations personnel as well as additional staff for operations. In addition, given the remote location of the Group's properties, the lack of infrastructure in the nearby surrounding areas, and the shortage of a readily available labour force in the mining industry, the Group may experience difficulties finding the skilled employees to conduct its operations in the Russian Federation in the event it develops any of its properties. While the Group believes that it will be successful in attracting and retaining qualified personnel and employees, there can be no assurance of such success.

Foreign Exchange Risk

The Group is subject to foreign exchange risks relating to the relative value of the Russian rouble, US dollar and to some extent the Canadian dollar. Most of its expenditures are in US dollars and Russian roubles. The Group has not hedged against fluctuations in exchange rates. Foreign currencies are affected by a number of factors that are beyond the Group's control. These factors include economic conditions in the relevant country and elsewhere and the outlook for interest rates, inflation and other economic factors. Foreign currency fluctuations may materially affect Group's financial position and operating results.

Repatriation of Earnings

General rules of investment and repatriation of funds in the Russian Federation, as well as currency regulation are stated by the Law on Currency Regulation and Currency Control. Currency operations between residents and non-residents can generally be carried out without any restrictions except that in the Russian Federation, parties must buy and sell foreign currency only in specially licensed and empowered banks.

Special requirements on repatriation of funds are applied to the residents of the Russian Federation performing foreign-trade activity, business activity in the field of the international trade of goods, works, services, information, and the results of the intellectual activity, including the exclusive rights to such results intellectual property.

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MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS

For the three and nine-month period ended 30 September 2025

SILVER BEAR

RESOURCES Plc

To control the currency operations (particularly when a Russian entity is a part of a multinational loan/investment agreement) residents of the Russian Federation need to provide to the operating bank a deal passport supported by documents with the following exceptions:

i) total amount of credit agreement does not exceed US$5,000;
ii) resident is a lending agency;
iii) resident is a physical body and is not an individual entrepreneur; and
iv) resident is a federal executive organ specially empowered by the state government.

Stock Exchange Prices

The market price of a publicly traded stock is affected by many variables not all of which are directly related to the success of the Group. In recent years, the securities markets have experienced a high level of price and volume volatility, and the market price of securities of many companies, particularly those considered to be development stage companies, has experienced wide fluctuations which have not necessarily been related to the operating performance, underlying asset values of such companies. There can be no assurance that such fluctuations will not affect the price of the Group's securities.

Conflicts of Interest

Certain directors and officers of the Group are, and may continue to be, involved in the mining and mineral exploration industry through their direct and indirect participation in corporations, partnership or joint ventures which are potential competitors of the Group. Situations may arise in connection with potential acquisitions in investments where the other interests of these directors and officers may conflict with the interests of the Group. Directors and officers of the Group with conflicts of interest will be subject to and will follow the procedures set out in applicable corporate and securities legislation, regulations, rules and policies.

Mineral Resource Estimate

Mineral resource estimates are expressions of judgment in engineering and geological interpretation based on knowledge, experience and industry practice. There are numerous uncertainties inherent in estimating mineral resources, including many factors beyond the control of the Group. These amounts are estimates only and the actual level of mineral recovery from such deposits may be different. Differences between management's assumptions, including economic assumptions such as metal prices and market conditions, and actual events could have a material adverse effect on the Group's financial position and results of operations. Estimates, which were valid when made, may change significantly upon new information becoming available. Should the Group encounter mineralization or formations different from those predicted by past sampling and drilling, resource estimates may have to be adjusted and mining plans may have to be altered in a way which could have a negative effect on the Group's operations.

Effecting Service of Process

Some of the Group's directors reside outside of Canada. Substantially all of the assets of these persons are located outside of Canada. It may not be possible for investors to affect service of process within Canada upon the directors, officers and experts. It may also not be possible to enforce against certain of the Group's directors and officers, and certain experts named herein, judgments obtained in Canadian courts predicated upon the civil liability provisions of applicable securities laws in Canada.

Inclement Weather and Climate Conditions

The Group's mineral properties are situated in remote parts of the Russian Federation, where access is limited and often only available by winter road or air, increasing the risk that the Group may be unable to explore, develop or operate efficiently due to periods of extreme cold (or by warm weather, or the long-term effects of global warming, in the case of the winter roads on which the Group may be highly dependent). Climate change or prolonged periods of inclement weather may severely limit the length of time per year in which exploration programs and development activities can be carried out.

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MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS

For the three and nine-month period ended 30 September 2025

SILVER BEAR

RESOURCES Plc

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Additional information relating to the Group, including its Annual Information Form for the year ended 31 December 2024 is available on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.com.

FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION

This MD&A contains certain forward-looking information relating to, but not limited to, the Group's expectations, estimates, intentions, plans and beliefs. Forward-looking information can often be identified by forward-looking words such as "anticipate", "believe", "expect", "goal", "plan", "intend", "budget", "estimate", "may" and "will" or similar words suggesting future outcomes, or other expectations, beliefs, plans, objectives, assumptions, intentions or statements about future events or performance. Forward-looking information may include costs and timing estimates related to the 2015 exploration program, the anticipated timeline and ability of the Group to obtain its Certificate of First Discovery and applicable mining licence, the anticipated timing with respect to the completion of an updated mineral resource estimate, costs of capital projects and timing of commencement of operations, and is based on current expectations that are inherently subject to a number of business and economic risks and uncertainties and contingencies. Forward-looking information involves known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from any forward-looking information. These risks, uncertainties and other factors include, but are not limited to: failure to receive additional financing; dangers associated with mining; exploration results that may not prove to be economical; operating in a foreign jurisdiction: operating in the Russian Federation; potential shortfall of insurance coverage and/or losing insurance coverage; competition from larger, better funded companies; repatriation of earnings; lack of production revenue; conflicts of interest faced by directors and officers; effecting service of process; inclement weather and climate changes; capital and operating costs varying significantly from estimates; delays in obtaining or failures to obtain required governmental, environmental or other project approvals; changes in national and local government legislation, taxation or regulations; political or economic developments; inflation; changes in currency exchange rates; fluctuations in commodity prices; fluctuations in the Group's stock price; delays in the development of the Group's projects: challenges from governmental authorities of the Group's validity of the title to its Russian assets; and other risk factors as disclosed herein and in other documentation filed by the Group on SEDAR. All forward-looking information in this MD&A is qualified by these cautionary statements.

Potential shareholders and prospective investors should be aware that this information is subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those suggested by the forward-looking information. Shareholders are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking information. By its nature, forward-looking information involves numerous assumptions, inherent risks and uncertainties, both general and specific, that contribute to the possibility that the predictions, forecasts, projections and various future events will not occur. The Group disclaims any intention or obligation to update publicly or otherwise revise any forward-looking information whether as a result of new information, future events or other such factors which affect this information, except as required by applicable laws.

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