Closing of Business Combination Between SEMAFO and Endeavour Mining

MONTREAL, July 1, 2020 - Semafo Inc. (TSX: SMF) (OMX: SMF) ("SEMAFO") is pleased to announce the successful completion of the previously announced plan of arrangement (the "Arrangement") involving SEMAFO and Endeavour Mining Corporation ("Endeavour") effective July 1, 2020. The SEMAFO shares will be delisted from the Nasdaq Stockholm and from the Toronto Stock Exchange. Further details regarding the Arrangement can be found in the joint management information circular of Endeavour and SEMAFO dated April 28, 2020 available on SEDAR under SEMAFO's profile at www.sedar.com.

About SEMAFO
SEMAFO is a Canadian-based intermediate gold producer with over twenty years' experience building and operating mines in West Africa. The Corporation operates two mines, the Boungou and Mana Mines in Burkina Faso. SEMAFO is committed to building value through responsible mining of its quality assets and leveraging its development pipeline.

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