South Atlantic Gold Options Big Kidd Project for $4.8 million and 2% NSR

Kelowna, November 9, 2022 - South Atlantic Gold Inc. (TSXV:SAO) ("South Atlantic" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that it has entered into an option agreement to divest its 100% interest of the Big Kidd Project, British Columbia, to Quetzal Copper Limited ("Quetzal"), a British Columbia, corporation for a total consideration of $4.8 million and a 2% net smelter royalty ("NSR") upon completion of the required milestones.

Option Terms

• A cash payment totaling $150,000 to South Atlantic, subject to a Qualifying Financing by Quetzal ($10,000 due immediately, with the balance due within a period of up to 60 days, commencing November 4th);

• $200,000 per year on or before the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th anniversary of the option signing date (November 4th, 2022);

• At the 5-year anniversary of the signing, Quetzal will make a cash payment of $350,000 or if Quetzal is publicly listed on a recognized stock exchange in North America it may elect to issue common shares with a market value of $350.000 to South Atlantic;

• Further Milestone payments

  • ooFollowing the completion of 40,000 meters of drilling at Big Kidd, Quetzal will make a payment of $300,000 in cash or shares, at its election (if listed on a recognized stock exchange in North America);

  • ooFollowing the filing of a Pre-Feasibility Study on Big Kidd, Quetzal will make a cash payment of $1,200,000 in cash or shares, at its election (if listed on a recognized stock exchange in North America);

  • ooFollowing the filing of a Feasibility Study on Big Kidd, Quetzal will make a payment of $2,000,000 (if listed on a recognized stock exchange in North America);

• Net Smelter Royalty

  • ooSouth Atlantic Gold will retain a net smelter royalty of 2% over asset, of which 1% may be bought back by Quetzal for $2 million. In the event that there is a third party offer for such 1% royalty, Quetzal will retain a right of first refusal to purchase the royalty on terms no less favorable than the third party offer to South Atlantic. The remaining 1% royalty will be at South Atlantic's discretion.

Douglas Meirelles, President and CEO stated, "We are pleased to have entered into this option agreement, unlocking significant shareholder value from our Big Kidd property. With a total consideration in excess of our current market cap, the transaction underscores the value within South Atlantic. We believe that Big Kidd is an exciting copper-gold prospect and are pleased to have retained upside exposure via a 2% royalty. We look forward to Quetzal in advancing the project over the coming years, while we utilize the option proceeds to focus on advancing our flagship asset, Pedra Branca in Brazil."

About South Atlantic Gold

South Atlantic Gold is an exploration company engaged in acquiring and advancing mineral properties located in the Americas. Our flagship asset is the 100%-owned Pedra Branca project, located 280 km southwest of Fortaleza, Ceará State, Brazil. South Atlantic Gold is focused on creating value for its shareholders by engaging in the development and acquisition of high-quality mineral assets located in stable and mining-friendly jurisdictions. South Atlantic Gold is based in Kelowna, British Columbia, and is listed on the TSX-V under the symbol "SAO".

ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD

Douglas Meirelles, President and CEO

For more information regarding this news release, please contact:

Anne Hite, Vice President, Investor Relations

T: 250-762-5777

Email: ir@southatlanticgold.com

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