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Big Tree Provides Update

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 05:00:00 MDT

Toronto, Ontario – TheNewswire - August 21, 2026 – Big Tree Carbon Inc. (the “Company” or “Big Tree”) (TSXV:BIGT) wishes to provide an update to the market with respect to its continued listing requirement deficiencies and advances to the Company from related parties and arm’s length parties.

Continued Listing Requirements

The Company wishes to advise that, at the time of this news release, it does not meet certain continued listing requirements (“CLR”) for a Tier 2 Mining issuer on the TSX Venture Exchange (the “Exchange”). The Company continues to hold gold-focused mineral exploration properties and property interests, including the Company’s principal asset – the Richardson Lake Gold Property. However, the Company acknowledges that it has not incurred any exploration expenditures on the Richardson Property for the Company’s two most recently completed financial years being December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024. The Company’s working capital deficit as at March 31, 2026 was $754,416. The Company did not have working capital of the greater of $50,000 and the amount of money required in order to maintain operations and cover general and administrative expenses for a period of six (6) months. The working capital deficit has been addressed as noted below. The Company has been placed on a Notice to Transfer to NEX since March 4, 2025 due to CLR deficiencies in the Working Capital and Activity criteria, pursuant to Exchange Policy 2.5. Failure to remedy the current CLR deficiencies by the final deadline of September 30, 2026 may result in the Company’s transfer to NEX.

Plan to Address Working Capital Deficiency and Activity Requirements of the Exchange

As announced in the press release dated August 17, 2026, the Company has entered into postponement agreements with four creditors of the Company with respect to an aggregate of $1,130,284.61 of debt (the “Debt”) owed to two officers of the Company, a law firm of which an officer and director of the Company is a partner and a former director of the Company. In consideration for the payment of $62,324.68, being approximately 5.5% of the Debt, the repayment of the amount of $1,067,959.93 (the “Postponed Debt”) has been postponed until August 17, 2028 (the “Postponement of Debt”). The Postponement of Debt has been conditionally approved by the Exchange subject to filing final materials with the Exchange.. This has converted the Postponed Debt to a long-term liability that will not affect current working capital. As a result of the funds received from the settlement of the ADLP Promissory Note (see Press Release dated May 20, 2026) and the conversion of the Postponed Debt to a long-term liability, along with the reclassification of some historical third party liabilities to long term, the Company has a positive working capital position. The Company plans to announce a working capital financing and a flow-through financing, on terms to be negotiated, to arrange the necessary financing and develop its exploration programs over the forthcoming month. The resulting deferral of the Postponed Debt and the proposed equity financings will result in the Company satisfying the working capital and activity requirements of Section 2.1 of Exchange Policy 2.5. Any financings will be subject to Exchange acceptance.

Advances to the Company by Related Parties

The Company received a total of $24,061 in advances from related parties. Richard Nemis, a former director of the Company, advanced $8,000 in 2015 pursuant to a demand promissory note bearing interest at 10% per year (the “Nemis PNote”). Between July 2022 and 2023, Ian Brodie Brown, a former director of the Company, advanced a total of $19,541 in 2022, of which $5,000 was repaid in 2023. Poplar Properties Inc. (“Poplar”), a company controlled by William R Johnstone, a director of the Company, advanced $1,520 in 2019. No interest has been accrued in respect of the related party advances. The Company did not provide proper notices to the Exchange of the loans nor issue press releases with respect to these loans when received contrary to the policies of the Exchange. The Company has repaid the estate of Richard Nemis for the Nemis PNote and the $1520 owed to Poplar.

Advances to the Company by Arm’s Length Parties

The Company received an aggregate of $91,506.03 from arm’s length creditors by way of loans between October 2023 and January 2026. These loans were unsecured and non-interest-bearing (except for $209.32 of accrued interest paid in respect of one loan). The Company did not provide proper notices to the Exchange of the loans nor issue press releases with respect to these loans when received contrary to the policies of the Exchange. Two creditors were repaid an aggregate of $10,000 in May of 2024 and the remaining creditors have been repaid the balance of $81,506.03.

Forest Carbon Sequestration Opportunity

On August 19, 2019, the Company announced that it had signed a Carbon Development & Marketing Agreement (“CDMA”) dated August 15, 2019 with Blue Source Canada ULC (“Bluesource”). The CDMA set forth the terms and conditions by which the Company and Bluesource would collaborate to develop carbon sequestration opportunities and market the resulting carbon offsets alongside First Nations pursuing their inherent stewardship role both on reserve and within their traditional territories. The CDMA provided that specific forestry projects with First Nations would be incorporated into the CDMA through the execution of an Adoption Agreement allowing Bluesource to provide its services to develop and market Emission Reduction Benefits (“ERBs”), being environmental and financial benefits associated with the carbon sequestration from enhanced management of the forest resource.

As announced by the Company on May 27, 2019, three groups – Lac Seul First Nation (“Lac Seul”), located in Northwestern Ontario, the Company and Bluesource – would work together to assess the potential of forests to capture and sequester carbon dioxide within the First Nation’s traditional territory (the “Project”) for the development of Greenhouse Gas (“GHG”) offsets and other potential environmental attributes, and to explore the monetization of these offsets and attributes for the benefit of the First Nation and its business partners.

On December 13, 2019, the Company announced that it had signed an Emissions Reduction Benefits Management Agreement (“ERBMA”) with Lac Seul to develop forest carbon sequestration opportunities in the First Nation’s traditional territory in Northwestern Ontario.

On April 7, 2020 the CDMA was amended with respect to the proposed revenue split between the Company and Blue Source.

On May 11, 2020, the Company announced that an Adoption Agreement (the “Adoption Agreement”) dated May 8, 2020 had been signed by the Company, the Lac Seul and Blue Source to develop a forest carbon project on the forested lands on the Lac Seul reserve northwest of Sioux Lookout, Ontario.

On May 15, 2020, the Company announced that it had signed a Purchase Agreement and a Gross Revenue Royalty Agreement dated May 15, 2020 with Star Royalties Ltd. (“Star Royalties”) to sell a 16% gross revenues royalty (the “Royalty”) to Star Royalties. The Company was paid $155,000CDN by Star Royalties pursuant to the Purchase Agreement whereby Star Royalties acquired the right to the Royalty on all funds received by the Company arising from the monetization of carbon offsets derived from a forest-based GHG emission sequestration project referred to in the Company’s Press Release dated May 11, 2020 (the “Lac Seul Project”). The Royalty is governed by a Gross Revenue Royalty Agreement which also contemplates a right of first refusal for Star Royalties to acquire an interest in the Company’s annual revenue share from any carbon sequestration project within the overall Lac Seul Forest management unit.

The CDMA, the ERBMA, the Adoption Agreement and the agreements with Star Royalties were not filed with and accepted by the Exchange at the time of their execution. The aforementioned agreements have not been formally terminated and remain legally active. These agreements were not accepted by the Exchange and the Company is required to formally terminate these agreements by September 30, 2026.

The Lac Seul Project did not proceed. The Adoption Agreement, although technically not terminated, is not active. Bluesource abandoned pursuit of developing a carbon capture project, following their completion of a baseline modeling scenario based upon all data supplied by the Lac Seul’s Obishikokaang Resources Corporation (“ORC”). In order to demonstrate a viable project and to maximize the return of the project, Bluesource modeled the clear-cutting of the reserve forests with sale of harvested timber to the nearest mill at Dryden Ontario in the form of chipped pulp. This was not supported by ORC (who had been delegated project authority by the First Nation).

Bluesource indicated that they would not be able to defend their baseline model without either a paper copy of an old Forest Management Plan for the reserve (which is no longer in existence) or firm support for a harvesting program of the reserve lands. ORC took the position that such a program would never come to be, nor would they recommend anything of the sort to Chief and Council or the membership.

Given the shift in market sentiment for carbon offsets, this project has been allowed to wither on the vine. In any event it cannot proceed without the full cooperation and involvement of Lac Seul. Lac Seul has indicated that that there would be no pursuit of a carbon capture project by Lac Seul.

Purchase Agreement and Gross Revenue Royalty Agreement with Star Royalties

Further to the Company’s press release dated May 15, 2020 relating to the Purchase Agreement and Gross Revenue Royalty Agreement dated May 15, 2020 with Star Royalties Ltd. (“Star Royalties”) to sell a 16% gross revenue royalty (the “Royalty”) to Star Royalties, the $155,000 paid by Star Royalties was originally treated as an unearned deposit (liability) for future work. However, the Company determined this accounting treatment was incorrect. The $155,000 payment was actually a one-time sale of a 16% gross revenue royalty and the Company did not owe further services to earn the payment. Therefore, the $155,000 was restated from a liability to ‘other income’ in the 2024 audited financial statements.

Related Party Transactions

The loans from related parties aggregating $24,061 are exempt from the valuation and minority shareholder approval requirements of Multilateral Instrument 61-101 (“MI 61-101”) by virtue of the exemptions contained in sections 5.5(a) and 5.7(1) (a) of MI 61-101 in that the fair market value of the consideration received by the Company did not exceed 25% of its market capitalization.

ABOUT BIG TREE CARBON INC.

Big Tree Carbon Inc. is an indigenous-led publicly-traded mineral resource company based in Ontario, Canada.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:

Big Tree Carbon Inc.

Christopher Angeconeb

President and C.E.O.

(807) 737-5353

christopherangeconeb@gmail.com

Forward Looking Statement:

Some of the statements contained herein may be forward-looking statements which involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties. Without limitation, statements regarding potential mineralization and resources, exploration results, and future plans and objectives of the Company are forward looking statements that involve various risks. The following are important factors that could cause the Company’s actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward looking statements: changes in the world-wide price of mineral commodities, general market conditions, risks inherent in mineral exploration, risks associated with development, construction and mining operations, the uncertainty of future profitability and the uncertainty of access to additional capital. There can be no assurance that forward-looking statements will prove to be accurate as actual results and future events may differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Big Tree undertakes no obligation to update such forward-looking statements if circumstances or management’s estimates or opinions should change. The reader is cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements.

Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

Canadian Uranium Announces Filing Of Amended And Restated Financial Statements And MD&A

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 18:10:00 MDT

Vancouver, British Columbia – August 20, 2026 – TheNewswire - Canadian Uranium Corp. (CSE: CANU) (the “Company”) announces that, pursuant to Section 11.5 of National Instrument 51-102 – Continuous Disclosure Obligations, and as a result of a continuous disclosure review by the BC Securities Commission (the “BCSC”), it has amended, restated and refiled its: (i) unaudited condensed interim consolidated financial statements for the three months ended March 31, 2026 (the “Interim Financial Statements”), and (ii) the related management’s discussion and analysis (the “MD&A”, and together with the Interim Financial Statements, the “Restated Documents”).

Following review by the BCSC, it was determined that assumptions made under International Financial Reporting Standards for calculating the fair value of the share price of common shares in the capital of the Company issued as consideration for the acquisition of Impact Uranium Group Ltd. (“Impact”) needed to be revised. Specifically, the fair value of the 8,255,187 common shares issued as consideration for the acquisition of Impact has been revised to reflect the Company’s closing share price on the acquisition date of March 17, 2026, in compliance with IFRS 3 – Business Combinations. In addition, disclosures within the MD&A have been revised to consistently state that the acquisition of Impact was completed on March 17, 2026, correcting a previous discrepancy.

The effect of the restatement does not impact the Company’s Condensed Interim Consolidated Statements of Loss and Comprehensive Loss or the Condensed Interim Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the three months ended March 31, 2026. Please refer to Note 14 of the Interim Financial Statements for further details regarding the restatement.

The Restated Documents are available under the Company’s profile on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca. The Restated Documents replace the previously filed condensed interim consolidated financial statements and MD&A for the three months ended March 31, 2026, originally filed on May 28, 2026, and such previously filed documents should no longer be relied upon.

About Canadian Uranium Corp.

Canadian Uranium Corp. is an emerging uranium exploration and development company focused on the prolific Athabasca Basin - the world’s premier district for high-grade uranium deposits. The Company’s strategy centers on assembling highly skilled technical teams with expertise in uranium geology, advanced geophysics, and northern exploration logistics. Through disciplined acquisitions, innovative exploration methodologies, and strategic partnerships, the Company aims to accelerate project advancement and unlock value across its exploration portfolio.

Contact Information:

Canadian Uranium Corp.

Geoff Balderson, Chief Financial Officer 604-602-0001

gb@corporateminds.ca

Neither the Canadian Securities Exchange nor its Market Regulator (as that term is defined in the policies of the Canadian Securities Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this news release.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This news release includes certain statements and information that may constitute forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, are forward-looking information and are based on expectations, estimates and projections as at the date of this news release. Generally, forward-looking statements and information can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "plans", "expects", "intends", "anticipates", "believes", "estimates", "aims" or variations of such words and phrases, or statements that certain actions, events or results "may", "could", "should", "would" or "will" occur. Forward-looking statements in this news release include, but are not limited to, statements relating to: (i) the Company's exploration strategy and project advancement in the Athabasca Basin; and (ii) the Company's expectations regarding the impact of the restatement on its financial statements. These forward-looking statements involve numerous risks and uncertainties, including those detailed from time to time in filings made by the Company with securities regulatory authorities (which may be viewed under the Company’s profile at www.sedarplus.ca), and actual results might differ materially from results suggested in any forward-looking statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking information. The Company does not undertake to update any forward-looking information, except in accordance with applicable securities laws.

Fidelity Minerals Announces Closing and Upsize of Non-Brokered Private Placement

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:40:00 MDT

Vancouver, BC, August 20, 2026 – TheNewswire - Fidelity Minerals Corp. (TSX-V: FMN | FSE: S5GM | SSE: MNYC) (“Fidelity Minerals” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that it has closed its previously announced non-brokered private placement financing (the “Financing”). Due to investor demand, the Financing was upsized from the originally announced 2,500,000 units for gross proceeds of up to C$500,000 to 5,000,000 units (each, a “Unit”) at a price of C$0.20 per Unit for aggregate gross proceeds of C$1,000,000.

Each Unit consists of one common share (each, a “Share”) and one-half of one transferable common share purchase warrant (each whole warrant, a “Warrant”). Each Warrant is exercisable into one additional Share at a price of C$0.30 per Share until August 20, 2028. If the closing price of the Company’s common shares equals or exceeds C$0.60 for 10 consecutive trading days, the Company may accelerate the expiry date of the Warrants by press release, after which the Warrants will expire 30 days later.

Of the total Units issued in the Financing, 461,250 Units were subscribed by a director of the Company (the “Participating Insider”). The Participating Insider subscription constitutes a “related party transaction” within the meaning of Multilateral Instrument 61-101 – Protection of Minority Securityholders in Special Transactions (“MI 61-101”). The issuance to the Participating Insider is exempt from the valuation requirement of MI 61-101 by virtue of the exemption contained in section 5.5(b) as the Shares are not listed on a specified market and from the minority shareholder approval requirements of MI 61-101 by virtue of the exemption contained in section 5.7(a) of MI 61-101 in that the fair market value of the consideration of the securities issued to the related parties did not exceed 25% of the Company’s market capitalization.

In connection with the Financing, the Company paid aggregate cash finders’ fees of C$55,650 and issued an aggregate of 278,250 finder warrants (the “Finder Warrants”) to eligible finders. Each Finder Warrant is exercisable into one Share at a price of C$0.30 per Share until August 20, 2028 and is subject to the same acceleration provisions as the Warrants.

The securities issued under the Financing, the Finder Warrants, and the Shares issuable upon exercise of the Warrants and Finder Warrants are subject to a statutory hold period expiring December 21, 2026. Closing of the Financing is subject to final approval of the TSX Venture Exchange.

The Company intends to use the net proceeds of the Financing to advance its Peruvian exploration and community relations programs, and for general working capital.

The securities described herein have not been, and will not be, registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “U.S. Securities Act”), or any state securities laws, and accordingly, may not be offered or sold within the United States except in compliance with the registration requirements of the U.S. Securities Act and applicable state securities requirements or pursuant to exemptions therefrom. This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation to buy any securities in any jurisdiction.

About Fidelity Minerals Corp.

Fidelity Minerals Corp. is a TSX-V listed resource company. Its principal focus is the 44.5%-owned (with a right to earn 50%) brownfield Las Huaquillas project in northern Peru. The Company has a near-term objective to confirm previous underground sampling results and prepare for drilling with an objective of preparing a new NI 43-101 compliant mineral resource estimate. In addition to the Los Socavones brownfield gold opportunity, Las Huaquillas offers copper upside potential through exploration of the two confirmed porphyry systems flanking the Los Socavones epithermal gold zone.

The Company is run by an experienced management team with diverse technical, market, and commercial expertise and is supported by committed, and sophisticated investors focused on building long-term value. Fidelity’s founder John Byrne has over 50 years’ experience in the minerals sector with a track record of developing brownfield sites into profitable mines.

On behalf of the Board of Fidelity Minerals.

Ryan Batros
CEO

Phone: +61-472-658-777
Email: rbatros@fidelityminerals.com

For more information, please visit the corporate website at http://www.fidelityminerals.com or contact:

Forward-Looking Statement Cautions

This press release contains certain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Canadian securities legislation, including, but not limited to, statements regarding receipt of final approval of the Financing by the TSX Venture Exchange; the Company’s plans with respect to its resource projects and the timing related thereto, the merits of the Company’s projects, and the Company’s objectives, plans and strategies. Although the Company believes that such statements are reasonable, it can give no assurance that such expectations will prove to be correct. Forward-looking statements are statements that are not historical facts; they are generally, but not always, identified by the words “expects,” “plans,” “anticipates,” “believes,” “intends,” “estimates,” “projects,” “aims,” “potential,” “goal,” “objective,”, “strategy”, “prospective,” and similar expressions, or that events or conditions “will,” “would,” “may,” “can,” “could” or “should” occur, or are those statements, which, by their nature, refer to future events. The Company cautions that forward-looking statements are based on the beliefs, estimates and opinions of the Company’s management on the date the statements are made and they involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Consequently, there can be no assurances that such statements will prove to be accurate and actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Except to the extent required by applicable securities laws and the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange, the Company undertakes no obligation to update these forward-looking statements if management’s beliefs, estimates or opinions, or other factors, should change. Factors that could cause future results to differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements include the risk of accidents and other risks associated with mineral exploration operations, the risk that the Company will encounter unanticipated geological factors, or the possibility that the Company may not be able to secure permitting and other agency or governmental clearances, necessary to carry out the Company’s exploration plans, risks of political uncertainties and regulatory or legal changes in the jurisdictions where the Company carries on its business that might interfere with the Company’s business and prospects. The reader is urged to refer to the Company’s reports, publicly available through the Canadian Securities Administrators’ System for Electronic Document Analysis and Retrieval (SEDAR+) at www.sedarplus.ca for a more complete discussion of such risk factors and their potential effects.

Galore Announces Adoption Of Semi-Annual Reporting

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:15:00 MDT

Vancouver, BC – August 20, 2026 – TheNewswire – Galore Resources Inc. ("Galore" or the "Company") announces that it has elected to adopt the semi-annual reporting framework and is filing this news release pursuant to Coordinated Blanket Order 51-933 – Exemptions to Permit Semi-Annual Reporting for Certain Venture Issuers (the “Blanket Order”). The Blanket Order provides eligible venture issuers in British Columbia with relief from certain interim filing requirements under National Instrument 51-102 – Continuous Disclosure Obligations.

The decision reflects the Company's continued focus on long-term value creation, strategic execution, and operational performance. By adopting a semi-annual reporting schedule, the Company aims to devote greater attention and finances to executing its business strategy while continuing to provide shareholders with meaningful, transparent, and timely information.

The Company expects the transition to streamline its financial reporting processes, reduce administrative costs associated with quarterly reporting, and support a greater emphasis on sustainable growth and long-term business performance.

The change will take effect during the third quarter of the year and as a result, the Company will not file interim financial statements, related management’s discussion and analysis or related officer certifications for the nine-month period ended June 30, 2026 in reliance on this Blanket Order. Under the new reporting framework, the Company will publish financial results twice annually, covering the first six months ended September 30 and the full fiscal year ended March 31. Notwithstanding the adoption of the semi-annual reporting framework, the Company remains subject to all applicable timely disclosure obligations and continuous disclosure requirements under securities legislation, including the requirement to disclose material changes in the affairs of the Company and report significant corporate developments on a timely basis.

The Company’s next financial disclosure will therefore be filed for the six months ended September, 2026, in accordance with the timelines prescribed under applicable securities legislation.

The Company confirms that it satisfies the eligibility criteria under BC Instrument 51-933, including that it is a venture issuer listed on the TSX Venture Exchange, with a principal regulator in British Columbia, is current with all continuous disclosure filings, and is not subject to any ongoing or contemplated transactions, financing activities, reverse takeovers or developments that could reasonably be expected to affect its eligibility to rely on the relief.

About Galore Resources

Galore Resources Inc. is a Canadian-based exploration and development company focused on advancing its Dos Santos gold-silver-copper project in Zacatecas, Mexico. The property hosts multiple mineralized targets across 14,400 hectares in one of Mexico’s most prolific mining districts.

ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD

“Michael McMillan”

President, CEO and Director

For Further Information:

Please call Mike McMillan, CEO Galore Resources Inc. @ (210)-860-9212
or email mike@galoreresources.com with any questions or comments.

Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

CAUTIONARY STATEMENT REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION: This news release includes “forward-looking statements” and “forward-looking information” within the meaning of Canadian securities legislation. All statements included in this news release, other than statements of historical fact, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements include predictions, projections and forecasts and are often, but not always, identified by the use of words such as "anticipate", "believe", "plan", "estimate", "expect", "potential", "target", "budget" and "intend" and statements that an event or result "may", "will", "should", "could" or "might" occur or be achieved and other similar expressions and includes the negatives thereof.

Forward-looking information includes, but is not limited to, statements with respect to the Company’s continued participation in the SAR Pilot Program pursuant to Coordinated Blanket Order 51-933, the anticipated reduction in administrative, legal, and financial costs associated with moving from a quarterly to a semi-annual reporting framework, and the expected timing of future semi-annual and annual filings. These statements are based on current expectations, estimates, projections, and assumptions that management believes are reasonable, including the assumption that the Company will continue to meet all eligibility criteria required to remain a participating venture issuer under the Blanket Order. Forward-looking information involves known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors which may cause the actual results, performance, or achievements of the Company to be materially different from any future results, performance, or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking information. Such risks include, among others, the risk that regulatory authorities may amend, rescind, or fail to permanently adopt the SAR framework following the conclusion of the pilot project, changes in the Company's financial or operational status that render it ineligible for the exemption, and general market and economic conditions. The Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise, except as required by applicable law.

Such forward-looking information reflects management’s current beliefs and is based on a number of estimates and assumptions made by and information currently available to the Company that, while considered reasonable, are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors which may cause the actual results and future events to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking information. Readers are cautioned that such forward-looking information is neither a promise nor guarantee, and is subject to known and unknown risks and uncertainties including, but not limited to, delays in obtaining governmental or third party approvals and permits, actual results of exploration activities, unanticipated geologic formations, structures and characteristics, environmental risks, future prices of base and other metals, operating risks, accidents, labor issues, and other risks in the mining industry as well as general business, economic, competitive, political and social uncertainties, uncertain and volatile equity and capital markets and lack of available capital. All forward-looking information contained in this news release is qualified by these cautionary statements and those in our continuous disclosure filings available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com. For OTCQB quotes and filings, please visit www.otcmarkets.com. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking information. The Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.

Copper One Resources Corp. Announces Revised Terms of Previously Announced Special Warrant Offering - Introduction of Non-Flow-Through and Flow-Through Special Warrants

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:00:00 MDT

Vancouver, BC – August 20, 2026 – TheNewswire - Copper One Resources Corp. (“Copper One” or the “Company”) (CSE:CEXY | OTCID:CEXYF | FSE:IW8 | WKN: A42AGR) announces that further to its news releases dated July 6, 2026, July 20, 2026, and August 10, 2026 (collectively, the “Prior Releases”), the Company has further amended the terms of its previously announced non-brokered special warrant offering (the “Offering”).

The Offering has been restructured from a single class of up to 19,500,000 special warrants into two classes, consisting of up to (i) 15,000,000 non-flow-through special warrants of the Company (each, a “NFT Special Warrant”) at a purchase price of $0.40 per NFT Special Warrant, for aggregate proceeds of up to $6,000,000, and (ii) 5,000,000 flow-through special warrants of the Company (each, a “FT Special Warrant” and, together with the NFT Special Warrants, the “Special Warrants”) at a purchase price of $0.40 per FT Special Warrant, for aggregate proceeds of up to $2,000,000, for combined aggregate gross proceeds of up to $8,000,000.

Each NFT and FT Special Warrant will automatically convert, without payment of any additional consideration, into one unit of the Company (a “Unit”), in each case on the conversion date as described in the Prior Releases. Each FT Special Warrant will qualify as a “flow-through share” as defined in subsection 66(15) of the Income Tax Act (Canada). Each Unit will be comprised of one common share of the Company (a “Share”), to be issued on a non-flow-through basis, and one-half of one common share purchase warrant (each whole warrant, a “Warrant”).

All other terms of the Offering, including the exercise price of the Warrants ($0.50 per Warrant Share), the warrant term (two years from closing), the acceleration provisions, the ten percent blocker provision, the finder’s fee terms, and the intended use of proceeds, remain unchanged from those described in the Prior Releases.

The Special Warrants are expected to be issued pursuant to exemptions from the prospectus requirements under Canadian securities laws, including the accredited investor, $150,000 minimum investment, or other relevant exemptions under National Instrument 45-106 – Prospectus Exemptions. Prior to the filing of the Prospectus Supplement and the automatic conversion of the Special Warrants, the securities issued under the Offering will be subject to a four-month hold period from the date of closing of the Offering in addition to any other restrictions under applicable law.

The securities issuable pursuant to the Offering have not, nor will they be registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and may not be offered or sold within the United States or to, or for the account or benefit of, U.S. persons in the absence of U.S. registration or an applicable exemption from the U.S. registration requirements. This news release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy nor shall there be any sale of the securities in the United States or in any other jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful.

About Copper One Resources Corp.

Copper One Resources Corp. is focused on identifying, acquiring and advancing high-potential copper, copper-silver-gold and copper-molybdenum projects across North America. The Company’s portfolio is positioned to help meet the growing global demand for critical metals required for electrification, artificial intelligence infrastructure and data centers, renewable energy, defence applications and the modernization of power systems.

The Company’s flagship asset is the Majuba Hill Copper-Silver-Gold District, located approximately 156 miles (251 kilometres) east-northeast of Reno, Nevada. Majuba Hill is an exploration-stage porphyry copper project situated in a premier mining jurisdiction with established infrastructure. Ongoing exploration is focused on evaluating the scale, grade and continuity of its copper-silver-gold mineralized system.

Copper One also owns a 100% interest in the Redonda Copper-Molybdenum Project, located northeast of Campbell River in British Columbia’s Vancouver Mining Division. The district-scale project comprises approximately 2,746 hectares (6,786 acres) across nine mineral claims and hosts a porphyry-style copper-molybdenum system within the prospective Coast Suture Zone, a geological belt recognized for porphyry copper and skarn mineralization. Systematic exploration is continuing to evaluate the scale and continuity of the mineralized system.

In addition, Copper One holds an option to earn up to a 100% interest in the Redhill Property, located south of Ashcroft, British Columbia, adjacent to the Trans-Canada Highway. The 4,736-hectare (11,704-acre) property hosts volcanogenic massive sulphide mineralization prospective for copper, zinc, silver and gold, as well as potential for epithermal gold mineralization.

Copper One also owns a 100% interest in the Sport Project in Beaver County, western Utah. The acquisition adds a second U.S. copper exploration project to the Company’s portfolio, complementing its flagship Majuba Hill project in Nevada. The Sport Project comprises 108 contiguous unpatented lode mining claims covering approximately 1,902 acres (770 hectares) within the historic San Francisco Mining District on lands administered by the U.S. Bureau of Land Management. The property is prospective for breccia- and intrusive-related copper-gold-silver mineralization and benefits from established infrastructure, year-round access and favorable topography. Current exploration activities include historical data compilation, remote sensing, geological mapping and multi-element geochemical sampling designed to refine priority exploration targets.

Copper One holds four copper-focused exploration projects across Nevada, Utah and British Columbia. The Company is advancing its portfolio through systematic exploration, modern geological modelling and disciplined technical evaluation while remaining committed to responsible exploration practices, technical transparency and the creation of long-term shareholder value.

All stakeholders are encouraged to follow the Company on its social media profiles on LinkedIn and X.com, and to subscribe for updates at https://copperone.com/.

On Behalf of Copper One Resources Corp.

“David Greenway”

David C. Greenway

President & CEO

For further information, please contact:

Brent Rusin

Corporate Communications

E: info@copperone.com

P: 1 (236) 788-0643

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Forward-Looking Information

This news release includes certain statements that may be deemed “forward-looking statements”. All statements in this news release, other than statements of historical facts, that address events or developments that the Company expects to occur, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are statements that are not historical facts and are generally, but not always, identified by the words “expects”, “plans”, “anticipates”, “believes”, “intends”, “estimates”, “projects”, “potential” and similar expressions, or that events or conditions “will”, “would”, “may”, “could” or “should” occur. Forward-looking statements in this news release include, without limitation, statements related to the completion of the Offering on the amended terms described herein or at all; the conversion of the Special Warrants into Units; the filing of a prospectus supplement to qualify the Units issuable on conversion of the Special Warrants; the qualification of the FT Special Warrants as "flow-through shares" as defined in subsection 66(15) of the Income Tax Act (Canada); the intended use of proceeds from the Offering; and the receipt of all necessary regulatory and CSE approvals. Although the Company believes the expectations expressed in such forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, such statements are not guarantees of future performance and actual results may differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause the actual results to differ materially from those in forward-looking statements include the risk that the Offering is not completed on the amended terms described herein or at all; the failure to obtain required regulatory or CSE approvals on a timely basis or at all; changes in applicable tax laws or the failure of the FT Special Warrants to qualify as "flow-through shares" under the Income Tax Act (Canada); fluctuations in commodity prices, including copper prices; changes in applicable laws, regulations, or government policies; continued availability of capital and financing; and general economic, market or business conditions. Investors are cautioned that any such statements are not guarantees of future performance and actual results or developments may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are based on the beliefs, estimates and opinions of the Company’s management on the date the statements are made. Except as required by applicable securities laws, the Company undertakes no obligation to update these forward-looking statements in the event that management’s beliefs, estimates or opinions, or other factors, should change.

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Adamera Closes Non-Brokered Private Placement of $815,000

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:05:00 MDT

Vancouver, British Columbia – August 20, 2026 – TheNewswire – Adamera Minerals Corp. (TSX-V: ADZ; OTC: DDNFF) ("Adamera" or the "Company") announces today it has closed the non-brokered private placement as announced on July 29, 2026 and August 11, 2026.

The Company raised $815,000 from the sale of 8,150,000 Units (“Units”) at $0.10 per Unit. Each unit consists of one common share and one warrant. Each warrant is exercisable at a price of $0.15 for a period of three years from the date of issuance. If the closing market price of the Company's common shares on the TSX Venture Exchange (the “Exchange”) is $0.20 or more over a period of 10 consecutive trading days at any time after the date that is four months and one day after the respective closing, the warrants will expire on the 30th day (the "Accelerated Expiry Date") after the 10 consecutive trading days at or above $0.20 unless exercised by the holder on or before the Accelerated Expiry Date (the “Accelerated Provision”).

A director and an officer of the Company together purchased or acquired direction and control over a total of 650,000 Units under the private placement. The placement to these people constitutes a “related party transaction” within the meaning of the Exchange Policy 5.9 and Multilateral Instrument 61-101 -Protection of Minority Security Holders in Special Transactions (“MI 61-101”) adopted in the Policy. The Company will rely on exemptions from the formal valuation and minority shareholder approval requirements of MI 61-101 contained in sections 5.5(a) and 5.7(1)(a) of MI 61-101 in respect of related party participation in the placement as neither the fair market value (as determined under MI 61-101) of the subject matter of, nor the fair market value of the consideration for, the transaction, insofar as it involved the related parties, exceeded 25% of the Company's market capitalization (as determined under MI 61-101).

All securities associated with the private placement are subject to a four-month hold and will become free trading on December 21, 2026. No finder’s fee was paid for this private placement. The Company intends to use the proceeds of the private placement for exploration work on its various tungsten, gold and copper projects and for general working capital.

About Adamera

Adamera Minerals Corp. is a dynamic exploration company targeting critical metals in the U.S. and copper-gold in southern British Columbia. In Washington State, the company is advancing a strategic tungsten portfolio to build a secure, uninterrupted domestic supply for U.S. markets. In Canada, Adamera is actively exploring the South Hedley Copper-Gold Project while maintaining several drill-ready gold projects in its portfolio.

On behalf of the Board of Directors,
Mark Kolebaba
President & CEO

For additional information please contact:

Email: info@Adamera.com
Website: www.Adamera.com
Phone: (604) 689-2010

Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release. The TSX Venture Exchange has not reviewed and does not accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release. Statements in this press release, other than purely historical information, including statements relating to the Company’s future plans and objectives or expected results, may include forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are based on numerous assumptions and are subject to all of the risks and uncertainties inherent in resource exploration and development. As a result, actual results may vary materially from those described in the forward-looking statements.

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Blende Silver Announces Private Placement for Proceeds up to $2,500,000 Flow-Through and Non-Flow-Through Units Available

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:50:00 MDT

August 20, 2026 – TheNewswire - Vancouver, Canada – Blende Silver Corp. (the “Company”) (TSX.V: BAG) (OTC: BAGGF) (WKN: A2QKT9) (FSE: BCW1) announces a non-brokered private placement of both Flow-Through and Non-Flow-Through units (the “Offering”). The Company may issue up to 6,000,000 Flow-Through units at a price of $0.25 per unit and up to 5,000,000 Non-Flow-Through units at a price of $0.20 per unit, for aggregate gross proceeds of up to $2,500,000. Each unit will consist of one common share and one common share purchase warrant. Each warrant will entitle the holder to purchase one additional common share of the Company at an exercise price of $0.30 per share for a period of two years from the closing date. All warrants will be Non-Flow-Through securities.

The common shares comprising the Flow-Through units will be issued as “flow-through shares” within the meaning of the Income Tax Act (Canada). The gross proceeds from the issuance of the Flow-Through units will be used to incur eligible “Canadian exploration expenses” that qualify as “flow-through mining expenditures” as such terms are defined in the Income Tax Act (Canada) on the Company’s Blende property. The Company intends to renounce such expenses to the subscribers of the Flow-Through units with an effective date of no later than December 31, 2026.

The proceeds from the Non-Flow-Through units will be used to advance the Blende property and for general working capital purposes.

The Offering is subject to TSX Venture Exchange approval. All securities issued under the Offering will be subject to a four-month and one day hold period in accordance with applicable Canadian securities laws. Finder’s fees may be payable in connection with the Offering, in accordance with the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange. Insiders of the Company may participate in the Offering.

This news release does not constitute an offer to sell, or the solicitation of an offer to buy, any securities within the United States or to, or for the account or benefit of, U.S. persons or persons in the United States. “United States” and “U.S. person” have the meanings ascribed to them in Regulation S under the U.S. Securities Act. The securities being issued have not been, and will not be, registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “U.S. Securities Act”), or any of the securities laws of any state of the United States, and may not be offered or sold within the United States or for the account or benefit of U.S. persons or persons in the United States except pursuant to an exemption from the registration requirements of the U.S. Securities Act and applicable U.S. state securities laws.

About Blende Silver Corp.

Blende Silver Corp. is a Vancouver-based junior resource company focused on silver-zinc-lead exploration and development at its flagship Blende Project in north-central Yukon. The 100%-owned property hosts a carbonate-hosted Ag-Zn-Pb mineral resource that has been described in published literature as the largest of its type in Yukon (M. Robinson and C.I. Godwin, Economic Geology, 1995). That characterization is based on information available at the date of that publication and has not been independently verified or updated by the Company. The property covers 5,345 hectares, is winter road accessible, and is located approximately 63 km northeast of Keno Hill, Yukon.

The Blende property lies within the Keno Hill silver district, one of Canada’s highest-grade historic silver producing districts, currently being advanced by Hecla Mining Company. Mineralization at Keno Hill and on other properties near the Project is not necessarily indicative of mineralization on the Project. The property has undergone more than $9.2 million in past exploration ($5.2 million by Blende Silver), including 25,195 meters of drilling in 132 drill holes. The historical expenditure and drilling figures are derived from historical records that the Company has not independently verified, a Qualified Person has not done sufficient work to verify them, and they should not be relied upon. A review of historical and recent data has identified areas to the west, north, and east-southeast of the currently defined zones that the Company considers prospective for follow-up exploration.

On behalf of the Board of Directors

"Andrew H. Rees"

Andrew H. Rees

President & CEO

For further information, please contact:

Andrew H. Rees, President & CEO

Tel: 604-669-6463

NEITHER TSX VENTURE EXCHANGE NOR ITS REGULATION SERVICES PROVIDER (AS THAT TERM IS DEFINED IN THE POLICIES OF THE TSX VENTURE EXCHANGE) ACCEPTS RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE ADEQUACY OR ACCURACY OF THIS RELEASE.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This news release contains forward-looking statements and forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation. Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the completion of the Offering, the receipt of TSX Venture Exchange approval, the intended use of proceeds from the Flow-Through units and the Non-Flow-Through units, the potential payment of finder’s fees, the possible participation of insiders, the renunciation of Canadian exploration expenses, and the Company’s plans to advance the Blende property. These statements are based on assumptions management believes to be reasonable and are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors, including risks related to mineral exploration and development, the uncertainty of exploration results, weather and seasonal access, availability of equipment and personnel, permitting, financing, market conditions, and the ability to complete the Offering on the terms described or at all, that may cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking information. Except as required by applicable securities legislation, the Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.

Mineral resources that are not mineral reserves do not have demonstrated economic viability. Inferred mineral resources are considered too speculative geologically to have economic considerations applied to them, and there is no certainty that all or any part of such resources will ever be upgraded to a higher category.

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Armory Mining Corp. Acquires Happy Creek Project Option

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:05:00 MDT

Vancouver, British Columbia, August 20, 2026 – TheNewswire – Armory Mining Corp. (CSE: ARMY) (OTC: RMRYF) (FRA: 2JS) (the "Company" or "Armory") is pleased to announce that, further to its news release dated August 7, 2026, it has acquired the option (the “Option”) to acquire a 100% interest in the British Columbia mineral claim #1131225 covering approximately 1,173.98 hectares in the Happy Creek area of British Columbia, approximately 150 km east of Williams Lake (the “Property”), pursuant to an option agreement (the “Agreement”) with 1538963 B.C. Ltd. (the “Optionor”).

As consideration for the Option, the Company has issued 12,000,000 common shares (the “Consideration Shares”). An additional 500,000 Consideration Shares are issuable on or before October 14, 2027, with a final 500,000 Consideration Shares issuable on or before August 14, 2028. Upon issuance of all 13,000,000 Consideration Shares, the Company will have earned a 100% interest in the Property.

The Company may accelerate the exercise of the Option at any time by issuing any remaining Consideration Shares prior to the applicable issuance dates.

All Consideration Shares issued under the Option Agreement are subject to four-month hold periods from the date of issuance pursuant to applicable securities laws and the policies of the Canadian Securities Exchange.

About Armory Mining Corp.

Armory Mining Corp. is a Canadian exploration company focused on minerals critical to the energy, security and defense sectors. The Company controls an 80% interest in the Candela II lithium brine project located in the Incahuasi Salar, Salta Province, Argentina. In addition, the Company controls 100% interest in both the Ammo antimony-gold project located in Nova Scotia and the Riley Creek antimony-gold project located in British Columbia.

Contact Information

Alex Klenman
CEO, Director
alex@armorymining.com

604-970-4430

Neither the Canadian Securities Exchange nor its Market Regulator (as the term is defined in the policies of the Canadian Securities Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy of accuracy of this news release.

Certain information contained herein constitutes “forward-looking information” under Canadian securities legislation. Forward-looking information includes but is not limited to: statements regarding the issuance and timing of the remaining Consideration Shares; the Company’s ability to exercise the Option and earn a 100% interest in the Property; and the potential acceleration of the exercise of the Option through the early issuance of any remaining Consideration Shares. Generally, forward-looking information can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as “anticipates”, “anticipated” “expected” “intends” “will” or variations of such words and phrases or statements that certain actions, events or results “will” occur. Forward-looking statements are based on the opinions and estimates of management as of the date such statements are made and they are from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements or forward-looking information subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results to be materially different, including receipt of all necessary regulatory approvals. Although management of the Company have attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking statements or forward-looking information, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements and forward-looking information. The Company will not update any forward-looking statements or forward-looking information that are incorporated by reference herein, except as required by applicable securities laws.

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Fred Zdan joins the FintechWerx Team

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 09:05:00 MDT

Vancouver, British Columbia — TheNewswire — August 20, 2026 — FintechWerx International Software Services Inc. (CSE: WERX) (“FintechWerx” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce the appointment of Fred Zdan as Chief Executive Officer of the Company's wholly owned subsidiary FinanceWerx Solutions Inc. (“FinanceWerx”), following FintechWerx’s recently completed acquisition of the Ruby Loans lending platform.

Zdan is the founder of Ruby Loans and brings extensive experience in financial services, lending, technology and business development. A Fellow Chartered Professional Accountant (FCPA, FCMA) with an MBA, Zdan developed Ruby Loans around the challenges facing small and medium-sized businesses seeking financing and the financial institutions that serve them. His experience spans financial management, strategic leadership and the development of technology-driven lending solutions, providing continuity between the platform’s original vision and its next stage of commercialization under FintechWerx.

Fred is exceptionally well positioned to take Ruby Loans into its next stage of growth, according to George Hofsink, Chief Executive Officer of FintechWerx.

“Fred brings both a deep understanding of the lending market and an intimate knowledge of the technology we acquired,” says Hofsink. “Ruby Loans represents an important expansion of the FintechWerx ecosystem, and having its founder lead the business gives us the expertise and continuity to build on what has already been developed.”

Ruby Loans is a small and medium-sized business lending platform. Ruby Loans puts borrowers in control of initiating their credit inquiries and streamlines the loan origination process by automating many of the manual steps required to prepare small business loan files for approval. The platform combines processes and tools and is designed to take the application through a staged process from inquiry with input gathered from the borrower to the submission and evaluation of key documents, along with a financial and risk evaluation. The intended result is a quality loan enquiry being generated prior to the involvement of credit risk personnel.

In his new role, Fred Zdan will lead the commercialization and continued development of Ruby Loans, with a focus on expanding relationships with financial institutions and lenders, accelerating market adoption and identifying opportunities to integrate the platform with FintechWerx’s broader financial technology infrastructure.

“I developed Ruby Loans around a simple idea: we could make small business lending substantially more efficient without removing the judgment and expertise that lenders bring to the process,” states Zdan. “Becoming part of FintechWerx gives us the technology, resources and broader platform to take that idea much further. My focus now is on commercialization, building relationships with financial institutions and putting Ruby Loans to work for more lenders and the businesses they serve.”

The appointment follows FintechWerx’s completion of the acquisition of Ruby Loans in July 2026 and represents the next stage in the Company’s strategy to expand its financial technology platform with complementary capabilities across lending, payments, data and related financial services.

About FintechWerx

FintechWerx is a Canadian financial technology company providing onboarding, payments, identity verification, fraud mitigation, and data services to merchants, independent sales organizations, and payment service providers, offering an alternative to the need for a patchwork of providers. Additional information is available at www.sedarplus.ca or on the Company’s website: www.FintechWerx.com.

Francisco Carasquero, FintechWerx Co-Founder and CFO
FintechWerx International Software Services Inc.
Phone: (236) 761-WERX (9379)

Email: info@FintechWerx.com
Website: www.FintechWerx.com
Twitter: www.X.com/fintechwerx

Forward-Looking Information

This news release contains “forward-looking information” within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws. Forward-looking information in this news release includes, but is not limited to, statements regarding the commercialization and continued development of Ruby Loans; the expansion of relationships with financial institutions and lenders; anticipated market adoption of the Ruby Loans platform; the integration of Ruby Loans with FintechWerx’s broader financial technology infrastructure; the Company’s plans to expand its financial technology platform and lending capabilities; and the anticipated impact of Mr. Zdan’s appointment on the growth and development of Ruby Loans.

Forward-looking information is based on management’s current expectations, estimates, projections, beliefs and assumptions, including assumptions regarding the Company’s ability to successfully commercialize and further develop Ruby Loans, establish and expand relationships with financial institutions and lenders, integrate Ruby Loans with the Company’s existing technology and execute its broader business strategy. Such information is subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking information.

These risks and uncertainties include, among others, risks associated with the commercialization and adoption of new technologies, integration of acquired technology, competition, changes in market and economic conditions, the Company’s ability to obtain financing as required, regulatory developments, and other risks associated with the Company’s business and operations.

Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking information. The forward-looking information contained in this news release is provided as of the date hereof, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise such information to reflect new events or circumstances, except as required by applicable securities laws.

The Canadian Securities Exchange nor the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization has neither approved or disapproved of the contents of this press release.

Beauce Gold Fields Locates 19th-Century Mine Shafts at Eastern End of the Saint-Simon-Les-Mines Paleoplacer Channel

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 07:40:00 MDT

August 20, 2026 – TheNewswire - Montreal, Quebec, Canada - Beauce Gold Fields (“Champs d’Or en Beauce”) (TSX Venture: BGF), referred to as “BGF” or the “Company,” is pleased to announce that, while carrying out field preparation and line flagging for its upcoming seismic geophysical survey, the Company identified a series of historic mine shafts on Company-owned real estate that correspond spatially with the 19th-century De Léry Lot 14 gold mining area. The workings are located at the far eastern end of the Saint-Simon-les-Mines paleoplacer channel, within the area associated with the Company’s current Exploration Target.

Historical Quebec government records document substantial placer-gold mining activity on Lot 14 during the latter part of the 19th century. An 1898 Quebec government report by J. Obalski reports that approximately 19,350 ounces of gold were recovered from approximately three-quarters of an acre on Lot 14, De Léry, prior to 1881. The same historical report also attributes gold production to the Beauce Mining and Milling Co. on Lot 14 and to the Lockwood Company on Lots 14 and 15. These historical production figures have not been independently verified by the Company and should not be considered indicative of current mineral resources or future results.

Patrick Levasseur, President and CEO of Beauce Gold Fields, commented: “Significantly, the 1898 historical account describes shafts being sunk on Lots 14 and 15 specifically in an effort to follow the course of the ancient buried river channel. More than a century later, BGF is applying seismic geophysics, 3D modelling and planned sonic drilling to delineate the geometry of the interpreted paleovalley in this area using modern exploration methods.”

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Image: Polygonal - Longitudinal Map of the Paleoplacer Channel

Exploration Target Context

The current program follows the Company’s updated technical assessment of the Saint-Simon-les-Mines paleoplacer channel, which estimated an Exploration Target ranging between:

4,004,674 to 5,991,229 cubic metres;
Grading 2.02 g Au/m³ to 12.0 g Au/m³.

The Exploration Target is based on the interpretation of historical drilling, geological modelling of the Gilbert River paleovalley, polygonal volumetric calculations, and the evaluation of auriferous saprolite and basal sedimentary units completed by Jean Bernard, P.Geo., an independent Qualified Person under National Instrument 43-101.

The potential quantity and grade of the Exploration Target are conceptual in nature. There has been insufficient exploration to define a mineral resource and it is uncertain whether further exploration will result in the delineation of a mineral resource.

Jean Bernard, BSc, Geo, an independent Qualified Person as defined by National Instrument 43-101, has reviewed and approved the technical content of this release.

About the Saint-Simon-les-Mines Paleoplacer Channel

The Saint-Simon-les-Mines paleoplacer channel represents the core of Canada’s first gold rush district. Historical mining from the 1860s through the 1960s recovered significant coarse gold, including multi-ounce nuggets. The Company’s geological model suggests that gold mineralization within the paleoplacer system is concentrated within basal gravel horizons, saprolitic bedrock, and fractured bedrock traps developed along the paleovalley floor.

The current geophysical program is designed to further define these prospective geological settings and support the next phase of exploration by sonic drilling.

Non-brokered private placement

The Company will proceed with a non-brokered private placement of 20,000,000 units at $0.03 per unit for gross proceeds of $600,000

Each unit will be comprised of one common share and one common share purchase warrant of the company which will entitle the holder thereof to purchase one common share of the capital stock of the company at a price of $0.07 for a period of 24 months from the date of closing of the placement.

The offering is conditional upon the receipt of all necessary regulatory approvals, including the approval of the TSX Venture exchange. The proceeds of the offering will specifically be used: (i) to finance exploration and (ii) for general corporate purposes.

The offering will be offered to accredited investors in accordance with applicable securities laws. In connection with the offering, the company may pay finders' fees, as permitted by the policies of the exchange. Each share issued pursuant to the placement will have a mandatory four-month-and-one-day hold period from the date of closing of the placement. The company anticipates that insiders will subscribe for units and their participation could exceed 25 per cent of the offering. No more than 10% of the proceeds of the placement can be used for Investor Relations Activities. None amount of the proceeds of the placement is for payments to Non-Arm’s length parties of the company nor for payments to persons conducting Investor Relations Activities.

About Beauce Gold Fields

Beauce Gold Fields is focused on exploring and developing the historic placer gold district of the Beauce region of southern Quebec. The Company’s objective is to trace historical placer gold workings back to potential bedrock sources and evaluate the potential for economic lode-gold mineralization.

The Company’s flagship property is the Saint-Simon-les-Mines gold project, site of Canada’s first gold rush, which predates the Yukon Klondike. The Beauce region hosted major historical placer gold operations from the 1860s through the 1960s and produced some of the largest gold nuggets recorded in Canadian mining history, including nuggets exceeding 50 ounces. (Source: SEDAR, NI 43-101 Report – Beauce, July 4, 2018, author B. Violette.)

Beauce Gold Fields continues to explore antiform structures that the Company believes may have contributed gold to the extensive auriferous placer deposits of the Beauce region. The Company’s geological model is evaluating whether structural traps associated with antiform folding and saddle-reef-style quartz mineralization may represent potential bedrock sources for gold found within the historical Beauce paleoplacer system.

Beauce Gold Fields website www.beaucegold.com

Disclaimers:

This press release contains certain forward-looking statements, including, without limitation, statements containing the words "may", "plan", "will", "estimate", "continue", "anticipate", "intend", "expect", "in the process" and other similar expressions which constitute "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable securities laws. Forward-looking statements reflect the Company's current expectation and assumptions, and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated. These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties including, but not limited to, our expectations regarding mineral exploration. Such statements reflect the current views of the Company with respect to future events and are subject to certain risks and uncertainties and other risks detailed from time-to-time in the Company's on-going filings with the securities regulatory authorities, which filings can be found at www.sedar.com. Actual results, events, and performance may differ materially. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements either as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by applicable securities laws.

For further information contact

Patrick Levasseur, President and CEO Tel: (514) 262-9239

www.beaucegold.com

Champs d'Or en Beauce Localise des Puits Miniers du Xixe Siècle À L'extrémité est du Chenal Paléoplacer De Saint-Simon-Les-Mines

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 07:40:00 MDT

Le 20 août 2026 – TheNewswire - Montréal, Québec, Canada - Champs d’Or en Beauce (“Beauce Gold Fields”) (TSX Venture: BGF), est heureuse d’annoncer que, dans le cadre des travaux préparatoires et du jalonnement des lignes en vue de son prochain levé géophysique sismique, la Société a identifié une série d’anciens puits miniers situés sur des terrains détenus en propre par la Société et correspondant spatialement à l’ancienne zone d’exploitation aurifère du lot 14 du canton de De Léry, datant du XIXe siècle. Ces anciens travaux sont situés à l’extrémité est du chenal paléoplacer de Saint-Simon-les-Mines, dans le secteur associé à l’actuelle cible d’exploration de la Société.

Des archives historiques du gouvernement du Québec documentent d’importantes activités d’exploitation de l’or alluvionnaire sur le lot 14 au cours de la seconde moitié du XIXe siècle. Un rapport du gouvernement du Québec publié en 1898 par J. Obalski rapporte qu’environ 19 350 onces d’or auraient été récupérées sur une superficie d’environ trois quarts d’acre sur le lot 14 de De Léry avant 1881. Le même rapport historique attribue également une production aurifère à la Beauce Mining and Milling Co. sur le lot 14 ainsi qu’à la Lockwood Company sur les lots 14 et 15. Ces données historiques de production n’ont pas été vérifiées de façon indépendante par la Société et ne doivent pas être considérées comme indicatives de ressources minérales actuelles ni de résultats futurs.

Patrick Levasseur, président et chef de la direction de Champs d’Or en Beauce, a déclaré : « Fait particulièrement intéressant, le récit historique de 1898 décrit le fonçage de puits sur les lots 14 et 15 dans le but précis de suivre le tracé de l’ancien chenal enfoui. Plus d’un siècle plus tard, BGF utilise la géophysique sismique, la modélisation 3D et prévoit des forages soniques afin de définir, à l’aide de méthodes d’exploration modernes, la géométrie de la paléovallée interprétée dans ce secteur. »

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Image : Carte polygonale longitudinale du chenal paléoplacer

Contexte de la cible d’exploration

Le programme actuel fait suite à l’évaluation technique mise à jour de la Société pour le chenal paléoplacer de Saint-Simon-les-Mines, qui a estimé une cible d’exploration variant entre :

4 004 674 et 5 991 229 mètres cubes;
des teneurs de 2,02 g Au/m³ à 12,0 g Au/m³.

La cible d’exploration est fondée sur l’interprétation de forages historiques, la modélisation géologique de la paléovallée de la rivière Gilbert, des calculs volumétriques polygonaux et l’évaluation d’unités aurifères de saprolite et de sédiments basaux, le tout réalisé par Jean Bernard, géo., une personne qualifiée indépendante au sens du Règlement 43-101.

La quantité et la teneur potentielles de la cible d’exploration sont de nature conceptuelle. Les travaux d’exploration réalisés à ce jour sont insuffisants pour définir une ressource minérale, et rien ne garantit que des travaux d’exploration additionnels permettront de délimiter une ressource minérale.

À propos du chenal paléoplacer de Saint-Simon-les-Mines

Le chenal paléoplacer de Saint-Simon-les-Mines représente le cœur du premier district de ruée vers l’or au Canada. Les activités minières historiques réalisées des années 1860 aux années 1960 ont permis de récupérer d’importantes quantités d’or grossier, incluant des pépites de plusieurs onces. Le modèle géologique de la Société suggère que la minéralisation aurifère du système paléoplacer est concentrée dans des horizons de gravier basal, du socle saprolitique et des pièges dans le socle rocheux fracturé développés le long du plancher de la paléovallée.

Le programme géophysique actuel vise à mieux définir ces contextes géologiques favorables et à appuyer la prochaine phase d’exploration par forage sonique.

Jean Bernard, B. Sc., géo., une personne qualifiée indépendante au sens du Règlement 43-101, a révisé et approuvé le contenu technique du présent communiqué.

Placement privé sans courtier

La Société procédera à un placement privé sans courtier de 20 000 000 d’unités au prix de 0,03 $ par unité, pour un produit brut de 600 000 $.

Chaque unité sera composée d’une action ordinaire et d’un bon de souscription d’action ordinaire de la Société. Chaque bon de souscription donnera à son détenteur le droit d’acheter une action ordinaire du capital-actions de la Société au prix de 0,07 $ pendant une période de 24 mois à compter de la date de clôture du placement.

Le placement est conditionnel à l’obtention de toutes les approbations réglementaires nécessaires, y compris l’approbation de la Bourse de croissance TSX. Le produit du placement sera utilisé spécifiquement : i) pour financer l’exploration; et ii) à des fins générales de fonds de roulement.

Le placement sera offert à des investisseurs qualifiés conformément aux lois applicables sur les valeurs mobilières. Dans le cadre du placement, la Société pourra verser des honoraires d’intermédiation, conformément aux politiques de la Bourse. Chaque action émise dans le cadre du placement sera assujettie à une période de détention obligatoire de quatre mois et un jour à compter de la date de clôture du placement. La Société prévoit que des initiés souscriront à des unités et que leur participation pourrait excéder 25 % du placement.

Au plus 10 % du produit du placement pourra être utilisé pour des activités de relations avec les investisseurs. Aucun montant du produit du placement ne sera utilisé pour des paiements à des personnes ayant un lien de dépendance avec la Société ni pour des paiements à des personnes menant des activités de relations avec les investisseurs.

À propos de Beauce Gold Fields

Beauce Gold Fields se concentre sur l’exploration et le développement du plus important district aurifère placer de l’est de l’Amérique du Nord. L’objectif de la Société est de retracer les anciens travaux aurifères placériens jusqu’à leur source rocheuse afin de découvrir des gîtes aurifères filoniens économiques. Le projet phare de la Société est le projet aurifère de Saint-Simon-les-Mines, site de la première ruée vers l’or au Canada, antérieure à celle du Klondike au Yukon. La région de la Beauce a accueilli certaines des plus importantes exploitations aurifères placériennes de l’est de l’Amérique du Nord, actives des années 1860 aux années 1960, et a produit certaines des plus grosses pépites d’or de l’histoire minière canadienne, soit plus de 50 onces.
(Source : Rapport 43-101 – Beauce, 4 juillet 2018, auteur : B. Violette)

Beauce Gold Fields poursuit actuellement des travaux de forage sur des systèmes antiformes récemment découverts, lesquels sont considérés comme ayant pu contribuer au développement d’importants dépôts placériens aurifères en Beauce. Le modèle géologique de la Société suggère que l’or placer dans le paléochenal aurifère de Beauce, y compris les célèbres grosses pépites du 19e siècle, s’est formé dans des poches de quartz sous contrainte au sein d’axes antiformes stratifiés et bombés, représentatifs des formations de type Saddle Reef

Site Web de Beauce Gold Fields : www.beaucegold.com

Mise en garde

Le présent communiqué contient certains énoncés prospectifs, incluant, sans s’y limiter, des énoncés contenant les mots « pourrait », « planifie », « prévoit », « estime », « continue », « anticipe », « a l’intention », « s’attend », « en cours » et d’autres expressions similaires qui constituent de l’« information prospective » au sens des lois applicables sur les valeurs mobilières. Les énoncés prospectifs reflètent les attentes et hypothèses actuelles de la Société et sont assujettis à un certain nombre de risques et d’incertitudes pouvant faire en sorte que les résultats réels diffèrent de façon importante de ceux anticipés.

Ces énoncés prospectifs comportent des risques et des incertitudes, notamment, sans s’y limiter, nos attentes relatives à l’exploration minérale. Ces énoncés reflètent le point de vue actuel de la Société à l’égard d’événements futurs et sont assujettis à certains risques et incertitudes, ainsi qu’à d’autres risques décrits de temps à autre dans les documents déposés par la Société auprès des autorités en valeurs mobilières, lesquels peuvent être consultés à l’adresse www.sedar.com. Les résultats, événements et rendements réels pourraient différer de façon importante. Les lecteurs sont priés de ne pas accorder une confiance indue à ces énoncés prospectifs. La Société n’a aucune obligation de mettre à jour ou de réviser publiquement les énoncés prospectifs, que ce soit à la suite de nouvelles informations, d’événements futurs ou autrement, sauf si les lois applicables sur les valeurs mobilières l’exigent.

Ni la Bourse de croissance TSX ni son fournisseur de services de réglementation, au sens attribué à ce terme dans les politiques de la Bourse de croissance TSX, n’acceptent la responsabilité quant à l’exactitude ou à la suffisance du présent communiqué.

Pour plus d’information, veuillez communiquer avec :
Patrick Levasseur, président et chef de la direction

Tel: (514) 262-9239

www.beaucegold.com

Fitzroy Minerals Intersects Highest Grade Copper to Date and Extends the Strike Length of the Main Mineralized Trend to 1.9 km at the Buen Retiro Copper Project, Chile

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 07:30:00 MDT

Vancouver, British Columbia – TheNewswire - August 20, 2026 – Fitzroy Minerals Inc. (TSXV: FTZ, OTCQX: FTZFF, FSE: C3Y) (“Fitzroy” or the “Company”) is pleased to provide an update on drilling at the Buen Retiro Copper Project, Copiapó, Chile (“Buen Retiro” or the “Project”). Drilling is ongoing with three diamond drill (“DD”) rigs and a Reverse Circulation (“RC”) rig at site. The Company is on track to complete 22,000 metres of drilling in 2026. Results from drill holes BRT-DDH081 to BRT-DDH100 are reported here.

Highlights

Drill hole BRT-DDH094 returned 105.0 m @ 0.74% Cu from 58.0 m, including 12.0 m @ 3.01% Cu from 75.0 metres.
Drill hole BRT-DDH095 returned 8.8 m @ 3.70% Cu from 30.0 m, including 2.8 m @ 11.35% Cu from 36.0 metres, and 1.0 m @ 21.84% Cu from 37.0 m, the highest grade recorded to date at Buen Retiro.
Drill hole BRT-DDH099 returned 83.0 m @ 0.46% Cu from 69.0 m, including 49.0 m @ 0.68% Cu from 72.0 metres.

Merlin Marr-Johnson, President and CEO of Fitzroy, commented: “Drill hole BRT-DDH095 intersected the highest grade recorded on the Project to date, almost 22% Cu, at approximately 26 metres vertical depth below surface. The drill hole ended in 5.81% Cu mineralization (on hitting a void) at 38.8 metres, within a wider interval grading 3.70% Cu from 30 metres. This drill hole was part of a short-hole program to define the grade of material in the upper portions of the Tenorita zone.

Elsewhere, it is worth noting that the other standout results are not simply from ‘infill’ drilling. Drill hole BRT-DDH094 was a 100-metre extension to known mineralization in the northeast of the Tenorita area, and drill holeBRT-DDH099 is a newly identified area of mineralization between the Manto Negro and Nativo areas. RC drill hole BRT-RCD020 intersected native copper and chalcocite at 239 metres depth, extending the main Tenorita trend by 200 metres to 1.9 kilometres along strike. The mineralizing system at Buen Retiro is strong, with many new exploration targets being identified as drilling progresses.

Fitzroy has chosen to focus most efforts towards defining Measured and Indicated resources that can support a robustly profitable development plan. With that in mind, the team aims to complete the drill-out of the Tenorita area in August, to stay on track with our stated aim of production in early 2028.”

Overview

Fitzroy has completed 92 diamond drill holes for a total of 16,376 metres since the start of February 2026. Drilling with four drill rigs at the Project is ongoing. Currently one DD rig is drilling copper sulphides in the Ortuzar area, another DD rig is testing a zone of copper oxide mineralization in the Manto Negro area, the third DD rig is drilling the northeast extension of the Tenorita area, and the RC rig is drilling regional exploration targets.

Fitzroy is on track to complete a further 6,000 m of drilling in 2026. Two of the DD rigs are expected to leave site in September having reached a data cut-off to allow time for logging, assaying, and inclusion in the maiden Mineral Resource Estimate (“MRE”).

In Q4 2026, Fitzroy will run two drill rigs at Buen Retiro. The RC rig will be primarily dedicated to regional exploration work testing shallow targets. The DD rig will be primarily dedicated to exploration work testing deep targets.

Drilling, Assaying, and Geology Update

Of the 20 drill holes from BRT-DDH081 to BRT-DDH100, 5 are geotechnical drill holes and do not have any significant intersections. The numbers of the geotechnical drill holes are BRT-DDH #81, #83, #85, #87, and #88.

Drill hole #89 was a step-out exploration drill hole targeting the southeastern extension of the Tenorita area. It was aborted at a depth of 232 metres after failing to pass through a fault zone, although subsequent re-targeting of the zone with the RC rig (BRT-RCD020) passed the fault zone and intersected target mineralization showing native copper and chalcocite at a depth of 239 metres. Results for RC drill hole BRT-RCD020 are pending but the drill hole confirms the extension of the main mineralized trend within Tenorita by an additional 200 metres.

Highlights from the remaining 14 drill holes are shown in Table 1, below.

Drill hole 94 was drilled at an angle of 45o to the west, to target mineralization above BRT-DDH005, an historical hole with three intervals of mineralization reported in the NI 43-101 Technical Report, issue date 10 September 2024. Drill hole 94 returned 105.0 metres at 0.74% Cu from 58.0 metres depth, including 12 metres @ 3.01 % Cu from 75 metres; 8 metres at 0.99% Cu from 114 metres; and 8 metres at 0.95% Cu from 152 metres. The mineralization in drill hole 94 extends the eastern part of the Tenorita area 100 metres to the north. Drill hole 122 (assays pending) was collared to the west of drill hole 94 (see Figure 1), but it intersected little visible mineralization, (see Figure 2).

Figure 1. Plan map with location of drill holes, Buen Retiro, Copiapó, Chile (UTM WGS 84 19S).

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Table 1. Definition drilling core assay results* for drill holes BRT-DDH082 to BRT-DDH100, Buen Retiro, Copiapó, Chile (UTM WGS84 19S).
Drill Hole	UTM East (m)	UTM North (m)	Azimuth / Dip	From (m)	To (m)	**Interval (m)	Cu (%)
BRT-DDH082	345179	6920737.75	250 / -65.55	82	105	23	0.36
including				89	98	9	0.56
BRT-DDH084	345294.05	6920671.98	250 / -55	96.7	119	22.3	0.15
and				142	147	5	0.16
BRT-DDH086	345307.32	6920782.53	250 / -45	95	168	73	0.38
including				106	134	28	0.54
				129	134	5	1.11
				164	168	4	1.20
BRT-DDH090	344899	6921330	250 / -45	103	148	45	0.23
BRT-DDH091	345379	6921403	270 / -45	55	80	25	0.10
and				99	107	8	0.18
				162	175	13	0.20
				181	201	20	0.13
BRT-DDH092	344860	6921262	250 / -42	0	23	23	0.24
and				61	88	27	0.33
BRT-DDH093	345255	6921003	90 / -60	25	57	32	0.20
BRT-DDH094	345310	6921153	270 / -45	58	163	105	0.74
including				75	87	12	3.01
				114	122	8	0.99
				152	160	8	0.95
BRT-DDH095	344956	6921092	250 / -43	30	38.8	8.8	3.70
including				36	38.8	2.8	11.35
Including				37	38	1	21.84
BRT-DDH096	345345	6921303	270 / -78	33	42	9	0.39
and				117	154	37	0.20
BRT-DDH097	344927	6921145	250 / -36	57	90	33	0.24
BRT-DDH098	345278	6921303	270 / -45	16	47	31	0.96
including				16	21	5	1.81
				29	36	7	2.28
BRT-DDH099	345247	6921653	270 / -62	69	152	83	0.46
including				72	121	49	0.68
				104	118	14	1.15
BRT-DDH100	344926.2	6921242.1	250 / -36	76	86	10	0.13
and				99	129	30	0.20

*Calculated on a minimum thickness of 5 m and minimum average grade of 0.20% Cu

**Estimated to be 80-90% of true thickness

Drill hole 95 was part of the shallow infill program to better define resources that will be extracted early in the mine plan. From a depth of 30 metres downhole (approximately 21 metres below surface) it intersected 8.8 metres at 3.70% Cu (see Figure 3). The hole ended when it hit a void created by artisanal miners. The 1-metre interval from 37 metres graded 21.84% Cu, which is the highest recorded sample from drilling to date at Buen Retiro.

Drill hole 99 is located on the boundary between the Manto Negro area to the north and the Nativo area to the south. The hole was drilled at an angle of 62o to the southwest, underneath BRT-DDH011, which included an intersection of 112 m @ 0.25% Cu from 57 metres, including 69 m at 0.54% Cu from 57 metres1. Drill hole 99 intersected 83 metres at 0.46% Cu, including 49 metres at 0.68% Cu from 72 metres.

Figure 2. Cross-section B-B’, including drill holes BRT-DDH005, BRT-DDH094 and BRT-DDH122 Buen Retiro, Copiapó, Chile (UTM GS84 19S).

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Figure 3. Cross-section A-A’, including drill holes BRT-DDH012, BRT-DDH049, and BRT-DDH095 Buen Retiro, Copiapó, Chile (UTM WGS84 19S).

Buen Retiro Core Sampling Procedures, Laboratory and QA/QC

Buen Retiro HQ drill core, in labelled and secured wooden core trays, is picked up from the drilling site by Company personnel and transported by truck from the drill rig to the core processing facility in Copiapó. Core lengths are checked, after which geotechnical logging is performed.

Using an electric core cutting diamond blade saw, primary half-core samples are collected from HQ- or NQ-sized drill core with the remaining half-core stored in the original wooden core trays at the rented core storage warehouse in Cuesta Cardones, south of Copiapó.

A silica blank is inserted every 20 samples (approximately every 20 m); a blank is always inserted immediately after a section that contains native copper. Pulp duplicates are randomly selected in proportion to the number of samples from each drill hole and inserted into the sample stream along with high-, medium-, and low-grade copper standards. Sample identifications are changed and coded by the Company.

The Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Control (QC) samples prepared by the Company represent about 12% of the total primary core samples. The three certified copper standards (both oxide and sulphide), acquired from Chilean company Instituto Nacional de Tecnología Estandarización y Metrología Ltda. (“INTEM”), have international standard certification. The certified standards are used to evaluate the accuracy (approximation versus true value) of the laboratory analysis. Blanks are used to evaluate the quality of the laboratory preparation and identify possible contamination. Pulp duplicates are used to test analytical accuracy (repeatability). No secondary laboratory (referee lab) samples were completed in this round of drilling; however, the next stage and subsequent stages of drilling will see a secondary laboratory introduced to replicate procedures.

Once prepared, the core samples are bagged, tagged, and transported to the laboratory by the project team. At the laboratory reception, the samples and their identification codes are verified and accepted once the physical inventory matches the assay request form.

The pulps and rejects of crushed samples are collected from the ALS-Patagonia laboratory in Copiapó every 3 months. The rejects are stocked in closed drums, identified with the corresponding batches and sample ranges, while the pulps are stocked in boxes and in shelves inside a container separated for this purpose. Both are located in the same Company warehouse facilities in Copiapó.

A visual review of the QA/QC results from the standards and blanks inserted by the Company and the laboratory’s internal QA/QC information was completed by the Company and no significant issues were identified.

The Company and Qualified Person are independent of the assay laboratories disclosed in this news release.

Qualified Person (“QP”)

Dr. Scott Jobin-Bevans (P.Geo., Ph.D., PMP), a QP as defined by NI 43-101 and independent geological consultant to the Company, has reviewed and approved the technical information provided in this news release and verified the data disclosed, including the sampling, analytical and test data underlying the technical information contained in this news release. Specifically, the QP has verified selected laboratory assay results against reported drill core intervals, as well as drill core logs against the geology, as supplied by the Company.

About Fitzroy Minerals

Fitzroy Minerals is focused on exploring and developing copper-focused mineral assets with substantial upside potential in the Americas. The Company’s current property portfolio includes the Buen Retiro Copper Project located near Copiapó, Chile, the Caballos Copper and Polimet Gold-Copper-Silver projects located in Valparaiso, Chile, the Taquetren Gold Project located in Rio Negro, Argentina, and the Caribou Project in British Columbia, Canada. Fitzroy Minerals’ shares are listed on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol FTZ and on the OTCQX under the symbol FTZFF.

On behalf of the board of Fitzroy Minerals Inc.

Merlin Marr-Johnson
President and CEO

For further information, please contact:

Merlin Marr-Johnson
+447803712280

mmj@fitzroyminerals.com

For more information on Fitzroy Minerals, please visit the Company's website: www.fitzroyminerals.com

Neither Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

CAUTIONARY STATEMENT REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION

This news release includes certain statements and information that constitute forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws. All statements in this news release, other than statements of historical facts are forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements and forward-looking information specifically include, but are not limited to, statements that relate to the potential mineralization on the Company’s mineral properties, future exploration plans on the Company’s mineral properties and the timing and results of future exploration.

Statements contained in this release that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements that involve various risks and uncertainty affecting the business of the Company. Such statements can generally, but not always, be identified by words such as "expects", "plans", "anticipates", "intends", "estimates", "forecasts", "schedules", "prepares", "potential" and similar expressions, or that events or conditions "will", "would", "may", "could" or "should" occur. All statements that describe the Company's plans relating to operations and potential strategic opportunities are forward-looking statements under applicable securities laws. These statements address future events and conditions and are reliant on assumptions made by the Company's management, and so involve inherent risks and uncertainties, as disclosed in the Company's periodic filings with Canadian securities regulators, including without limitation, the dangers inherent in exploration, development and mining activities; actual exploration or development plans and costs differing materially from the Company’s estimates; the ability to obtain and maintain any necessary permits, consents or authorizations required for mining activities; environmental regulations or hazards and compliance with complex regulations associated with mining activities; climate change and climate change regulations; fluctuations in exchange rates; the availability of financing; operations in foreign and developing countries and the compliance with foreign laws, remote operations and the availability of adequate infrastructure; fluctuations in price and availability of energy and other inputs necessary for mining operations; shortages or cost increases in necessary equipment, supplies and labour; regulatory, political and country risks, including local instability or acts of terrorism and the effects thereof; the reliance upon contractors, third parties and joint venture partners; challenges to title or surface rights; the dependence on key personnel and the ability to attract and retain skilled personnel; the risk of an uninsurable or uninsured loss; adverse climate and weather conditions; litigation risk; and competition with other mining companies. As a result of these risks and uncertainties, and the assumptions underlying the forward-looking information, actual results could materially differ from those currently projected, and there is no representation by the Company that the actual results realized in the future will be the same in whole or in part as those presented herein. the Company disclaims any intent or obligation to update forward-looking statements or information except as required by law. Readers are referred to the additional information regarding the Company's business contained in the Company's reports filed with the securities regulatory authorities in Canada. Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual actions, events, or results to differ materially from those described in forward-looking statements, there may be other factors that could cause actions, events or results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. For more information on the Company and the risks and challenges of its business, investors should review the Company's filings that are available at www.sedarplus.ca.

1 See National Instrument 43-101 Technical Report for the Buen Retiro Copper Project issued 10 September 2024.

Homeland Announces Sale of Shamrock Nickel-Copper Project to American Gold & Copper

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 06:20:00 MDT

Toronto, Ontario – TheNewswire - August 20, 2026 – Homeland Nickel Inc. (“Homeland”) (TXS-V: SHL) announces the sale of its Shamrock Nickel-Copper Project (“Shamrock”) to American Gold & Copper Inc. (“AGCI”) (OTC: AGCI) via a non-binding letter of intent (the “LOI”). The LOI is structured as an asset acquisition and is subject to a due diligence period of 60 days.

Commenting on the sale of Shamrock, Homeland CEO Steve Balch said “Shamrock is an excellent nickel sulphide project with significant copper and precious metals. But Homeland has its hands full with nine nickel laterite properties in Oregon, and we have visited the property only once since acquiring it”.

The sale involves 2 cash payments by AGCI to Homeland after completion of the due diligence period as summarized below:

payment of USD $150,000 for the property
payment of USD $8,500 to cover mining claim renewal costs in September 2026

About Shamrock

The Shamrock Nickel-Copper Project contains nickel, copper and platinum group elements in sulphide and is in Jackson County, Southern Oregon, approximately 20 miles northwest of Medford. Highlights of the project include:

40 unpatented lode mining claims covering approximately 758 acres
Located within a historically recognized mining region of southern Oregon
Road-accessible, with access extending from a paved highway to within a short distance of the historical workings
A history of exploration activity dating to the early 1900s, including underground development and diamond drilling conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Mines during 1949–1950
A 200-lb composite sample was taken that assayed 1.1% Cu, 1.3% Ni and 0.03 oz/t Pt
Transferable technical information, exploration records and project data to be acquired together with the claims

Due Diligence and Closing Conditions

The Letter of Intent provides for a 60-day due diligence period. AGCI and its representatives may conduct legal, title, technical, geological, environmental, financial, tax, operational and other reviews relating to the assets. An independent qualified professional selected by AGCI is expected to examine the claims, chain of title, legal descriptions, filings, maintenance status and related records.

The claims must be valid, properly recorded, maintained and in good standing at signing of the definitive agreement and at closing, unless an applicable condition is expressly waived by AGCI.

Completion of the proposed transaction is subject to, among other matters, satisfactory due diligence; verification that the claims are valid and in good standing; execution of mutually acceptable definitive agreements; receipt of required approvals and consents, which may include the acceptance of the TSX Venture Exchange in respect of Homeland; the absence of a material adverse change; and delivery of customary transfer and closing documents. The parties currently anticipate closing on or before October 11, 2026, unless otherwise agreed to in writing.

About American Copper & Gold

American Gold & Copper Inc. (OTC: AGCI) is a U.S. mineral exploration and development company focused on the acquisition, exploration, evaluation, development, and advancement of copper, gold, silver, and other mineral resource opportunities. The Company is currently undertaking a redomiciliation from Nevada to Texas, reflecting its ongoing efforts to align its corporate structure with its long-term strategic and operational objectives. The Company’s initial operating focus is the continued technical evaluation and advancement of the Ascensión de Guarayos copper-gold-silver project in eastern Bolivia through its wholly owned subsidiaries American Copper & Gold Inc., South American Copper Ltd., and Minerasac SA S.R.L. The Company has also entered into a memorandum of understanding relating to the proposed acquisition of the Rimrock copper-gold project in Lander County, Nevada. Through disciplined acquisitions, technical evaluation, and responsible resource development, the Company is building a portfolio of mineral projects located in established mining jurisdictions with the objective of creating long-term shareholder value.

For additional background, South American Copper’s January 2026 Corporate Business Summary provided by the company, can be viewed here: South American Copper Business Summary

About Homeland Nickel

Homeland Nickel is a Canadian-based mineral exploration company focused on critical metal resources with nine nickel projects in Oregon, United States, including two with historical resources. The Cleopatra Property alone contains a historical resource of approximately 40 Mt of laterite grading 0.9% nickel making it the largest historical undeveloped nickel resource in the continental United States. Homeland Nickel’s common shares trade on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol “SHL”. Detailed information can be found on the Company’s website at: http://www.homelandnickel.com

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:

Stephen Balch, President & CEO, Homeland Nickel Inc.

Phone: 905-407-9586

Email: steve@beci.ca

Investor Relations Contact:

American Gold & Copper Inc.

Email: info@americangoldandcopper.com

Web: https://americangoldandcopper.com

Web: https://southamericancopper.com/about/

Qualified Person

Stephen J. Balch, P.Geo. (ON), the Company’s President and CEO and a “Qualified Person” under National Instrument (NI) 43-101, has reviewed and approved the technical content of this news release.

Cautionary Statement

This news release may contain assumptions, estimates, and other forward-looking statements regarding future events. Such forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties and are subject to factors, many of which are beyond the Company's control that may cause actual results or performance to differ materially from those currently anticipated in such statements.

Preparatory Infrastructure Work for Pilot Plant and Mining on the HMS TitanBeach Titanium Project in Morocco Begins. Company Options Issued

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 06:20:00 MDT

TitanBeach Mining License and an established full, non-dilutive 32% carried interest for NSM Capital in the project's development and the signing of a State-Owed Enterprise Framework Agreement with new SPV, Shan Tang Mining

Muskoka, Ontario – TheNewswire - August 20th, 2026 – Steadright Critical Minerals Inc. (CSE: SCM) ("Steadright" or the "Company") is excited to provide shareholders with an update on the TitanBeach Titanium Project in the Kingdom of Morocco, following this week's announcement by NSM Capital Sarl ("NSM Capital") of a 32% full carried interest in the TitanBeach Titanium Project through Shan Tang Mining - and the signing of a Framework of Cooperation Agreement with a State-Owned Enterprise (SOE).

NSM Capital SARL ("NSM Capital"), the Moroccan entity in which Steadright holds a 76.5% interest, has secured a full 32% carried interest in the TitanBeach Project for all future exploration and potential production scenarios and requires No Further financial contribution or has any dilution risk.

Pilot Plant Shan Tang Mining SPV / SOE

Shan Tang Mining yesterday started preparatory infrastructure work on the Pilot Plant construction phase on the TitanBeach Titanium project at Beach One, which recently announced a permitted Mining License. Under the Framework Cooperation Agreement signed with a State-Owned Enterprise (the "SOE Partner"), the SOE is covering costs for planning, design, permanent works, and operations and maintenance, including a base camp for the employees to be working at the Pilot Plant. The SOE Partner brings full-process capability and established mining technology, equipment, and project-operation systems to the HMS development and will be installing beneficiation processing equipment. A long-term mining development strategy will be subject to pilot plant results.

Surveyor’s for Preparatory Work to get ready for the Pilot Plant TitanBeach Project facing West

Click Image To View Full SizePicture Facing South TitanBeach Project

Click Image To View Full SizePicture facing East TtianBeach Project

Surveyor’s for Preparatory Work to get ready for the Pilot Plant TitanBeach Project facing West

Ownership and Attributable Interest

Steadright's economic exposure to the TitanBeach Project is held indirectly through its 76.5% equity interest in NSM Capital and NSM Capital's 32% full carried interest in the Shan Tang Mining SPV. The table below summarizes the ownership structure as currently disclosed.

Interest	Holder	Percentage
Steadright equity interest in NSM Capital	Steadright Critical Minerals Inc.	76.5%
NSM Capital carried interest in Shan Tang Mining / TitanBeach	NSM Capital SARL	32.0% (full carry - no further cost obligation)
Steadright's attributable share of NSM's carried interest	Steadright Critical Minerals Inc. (indirect)	≈24.5% effective

*Under a Shareholders Agreement with Critical Foundation Metals Inc, Steadright can obtain an additional 3.5%, which will bring Steadright to 80% of NSM Capital Sarl.

Management Commentary

Statement by L. Jouak, CEO of NSM Capital: “From a dream and an idea, we have turned our vision into reality. I am very pleased that we are approaching the start of this important phase of the TitanBeach Titanium Project.

We are currently focused on the necessary preparatory infrastructure work at the Beach One site, including preparing and establishing designated areas for the employee accommodation containers, as well as other minor infrastructure and preparatory work at the project site.

It is an exciting and very rewarding time for NSM Capital. Seeing this project move from an idea and a dream toward reality is an important milestone for everyone involved. We look forward to the next steps and to the continued development of the TitanBeach Titanium Project.”

Steadright CEO Matt Lewis commented: "We at Steadright are very impressed with the speed with which NSM, Shan Tang, and the SOE are moving things forward. From my perspective, that is an extremely quick breaking-of -ground for preparatory work. We look forward to milestones being reached on this project, and of course, we want to thank all the government people and the people of Morocco who have made this project possible.”

Options Granted

The Board of Directors approved and authorized the granting of 3,840,000 stock options (the “Options”) to Board of Directors, certain consultants and service providers under the Company’s stock option plan as amended.

Each Option shall be granted in accordance with the terms of the Company’s stock option plan, as amended with an exercise price set of 0.25 cents CAN for 5 Years ending on April 17th, 2031 and is subject to all required regulatory approvals.

About Steadright Critical Minerals Inc.

Steadright Critical Minerals Inc. is a mineral exploration company established in 2019, focused on advancing exploration and historical mining projects toward production within Morocco's critical minerals sector. Steadright holds its interest through NSM Capital SARL, which controls the 192 sq. km TitanBeach Titanium Project and the Copper Valley Project. Steadright also holds a binding memorandum of understanding for the historic Goundafa Mine in Morocco, which holds a permitted mining license.

On Behalf of the Board of Directors

Simon Chapelle, Director & Secretary

Steadright Critical Minerals Inc.

Email: enquiries@steadright.ca

Tel: 1-905-410-0587

www.steadright.ca

Neither the Canadian Securities Exchange (the "CSE") nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the CSE) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

This release contains forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation, including statements regarding the TitanBeach Project, the Framework Cooperation Agreement, planned pilot and large-scale production phases, and any potential production or revenue outcomes referenced herein. Forward-looking information is based on assumptions and is subject to known and unknown risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially, including but not limited to: uncertainty as to whether ongoing programs will result in successful exploration or development; uncertainty as to actual exploration, development, or operational results; availability and terms of future financing; timely receipt of permits and governmental approvals; general business, economic, competitive, political, and social conditions; capital markets and commodity price volatility; changes in project parameters as plans are refined; risks inherent to mining, including accidents and lack of insurance; delay or failure to obtain board or regulatory approvals; changes in legislation, including environmental and tax legislation; the results of future economic evaluations; and the availability of qualified personnel.

This news release does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any securities in the United States. The securities referenced have not been and will not be registered under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or any state securities laws, and may not be offered or sold within the United States or to, or for the account or benefit of, U.S. Persons absent registration or an applicable exemption from registration.

Asiatel Launches AI Automation Solutions and Market Entry Services

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 06:05:00 MDT

August 20, 2026 – TheNewswire - Vancouver, BC – Asiatel Outsourcing Inc. ("Asiatel", or the “Company”) (TSXV: ATOI), a Philippine business process outsourcing (“BPO”) and knowledge process outsourcing (“KPO”) company, is pleased to announce two strategic initiatives that expand its technology-enabled services.

The Company has activated its alliance with fileAI LLC (“fileAI”) to deliver an enterprise AI platform to organizations across the Philippines, enabling businesses to turn unstructured information into validated, actionable data and automate file-intensive workflows. It has also launched managed go-to-market (“GTM”) services to help international software-as-a-service (“SaaS”) companies establish and grow their presence in the Philippines.

Strengthening Canada-Philippines Relations

These initiatives come as economic and commercial ties between Canada and the Philippines continue to strengthen. On July 23, 2026, Canada’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Anita Anand, met with the Philippines’ Secretary of Foreign Affairs, Ma. Theresa P. Lazaro, in Manila, where they agreed to launch negotiations for a new action plan under the Canada-Philippines Strategic Partnership and reaffirmed their commitment to advancing free trade agreements. This meeting follows the July 2, 2026 visit of Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. to Canada, where the two countries elevated their relationship to a Strategic Partnership—the first visit by a Philippine president in 11 years.

“The strengthening relationship between Canada and the Philippines comes at an important time for Asiatel,” said Jasjit Singh Anand (“Andy”), Chief Executive Officer of Asiatel. “We are a Philippine-founded company that is now publicly listed on TSXV, with approximately 15% of our current client programs already established in the Canadian market. As trade, investment, and economic cooperation between our two countries continue to grow, we believe this provides an important context for Asiatel’s existing and future expansion activities in the Canadian market.”

Activation of fileAI Alliance

The activation of Asiatel’s strategic alliance with fileAI marks the commercial launch of its enterprise AI and intelligent workflow automation services in the Philippines, built on fileAI’s AI-native platform. Existing and new clients can now deploy fileAI, supported by Asiatel, to automate file-intensive workflows while retaining control and traceability back to the source information.

“In a lending workflow, for example, fileAI can classify an application pack, extract and validate the required information, flag missing or inconsistent items, and route complete cases and exceptions into the existing approval process,” said Mr. Anand. “Asiatel will support clients with workflow assessment, implementation and integration, enabling these capabilities to be incorporated into existing processes while maintaining traceability to the underlying source information.”

The collaboration brings together fileAI’s platform and Asiatel’s implementation and managed services capabilities to help organizations modernize workflows such as lending applications, claims intake, customer onboarding, and finance operations. Asiatel will provide workflow assessments, solution design, implementation, systems integration, and ongoing support to help clients move these workflows into production.

“Our alliance with fileAI enables us to support organizations throughout their digital transformation journeys,” added Shafi Aboobaker, Chairman of Asiatel.

“Our ambition is to be the backbone that enterprise AI runs on, and infrastructure is only proven once it is running inside real operations," said Christian Schneider, Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of fileAI. "Asiatel understands how enterprise work actually gets done and has the teams to put these workflows into production and keep them there. Together we can bring that standard of automation to organizations in the Philippines."

Launch of Managed Go-to-Market Services

Asiatel has also launched managed GTM services designed to help international SaaS companies establish and expand their commercial presence across Southeast Asia.

Initially focused on Canadian growth-stage and mid-market software companies, the service integrates local market expertise, business development, demand generation, sales enablement, and commercial execution. This model allows clients to enter the region without immediately establishing dedicated in-country operations.

The service complements Asiatel’s broader outsourcing platform, providing clients with a single partner for market entry, commercial development, and ongoing operational support.

“Entering a new market requires more than a sales presence,” Mr. Anand said. “Our managed GTM services enable Canadian companies to expand into Southeast Asia while leveraging Asiatel’s established delivery platform.”

For more information on Asiatel, please visit https://asiateloutsourcing.com/

Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

About Asiatel Outsourcing

Asiatel Outsourcing is an embedded extension office for growing companies. Based in the Philippines, Asiatel’s teams power the business functions that are critical to scaling, becoming a true Center of Excellence for its clients. Backed by nearly two decades of experience, Asiatel delivers this through three integrated engines: Asiatel BPO as the operational core, Asiatel KPO for specialized expertise, and Asiatel Digital as the AI-powered multiplier.

Asiatel’s full spectrum of outsourcing solutions ranges from Employer of Record (EOR), remote staffing, and managed services to Knowledge Process Outsourcing (KPO), Agentic AI, and intelligent workflow automation. Asiatel employs approximately 500 people in the Philippines and serves clients across eight countries. Asiatel trades on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol ATOI.

Company contact information:

Chief Executive Officer

Jasjit Singh Anand (‘Andy’)
andy@asiateloutsourcing.com

+63 (2) 8637-9889

Investor Relations

Allan Christopher Santos

ir@asiateloutsourcing.com

allan.santos@asiateloutsourcing.com

+63 927 262 7876

Public Relations

Gab Abeleda

asiatel@ellerton.sg
+63 917 160 4359

Forward-looking Statements

The information in this news release includes certain information and statements about management’s view of future events, expectations, plans and prospects that constitute forward looking statements. These statements are based upon assumptions that are subject to significant risks and uncertainties. Forward looking statements in this news release include, but are not limited to statements regarding strategic acquisitions, scaling beyond current footprint in the SME market, future growth, shifting towards higher-value KPO, accessing capital markets to fund growth or acquisitions and expanding into ASEAN, Latin American or European markets. Because of these risks and uncertainties and as a result of a variety of factors, the actual results, expectations, achievements or performance may differ materially from those anticipated and indicated by these forward looking statements. Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in forward looking statements are reasonable, it can give no assurances that the expectations of any forward looking statement will prove to be correct. Except as required by law, the Company disclaims any intention and assumes no obligation to update or revise any forward looking statements to reflect actual results, whether as a result of new information, future events, changes in assumptions, changes in factors affecting such forward looking statements or otherwise.

Silver North Reports Haldane Royalty Transaction

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 05:30:00 MDT

Underlying royalty holders sell combined 2% NSR to Orogen Royalties

Vancouver, BC, August 20, 2026 - TheNewswire – Silver North Resources Ltd. (TSX-V: SNAG, OTCQB: TARSF, Frankfurt: I90, “Silver North” or the “Company”) reports it has been informed that Orogen Royalties (TSX-V:OGN) has purchased the combined 2% Net Smelter Royalty (NSR) on the Haldane Property from the underlying royalty holders. Orogen purchased a 0.5% NSR from each of four separate individuals for total consideration of $500,000 cash and a percentage of future royalty revenue capped at $2,500,000.

"We believe this purchase recognizes the strong potential of the Haldane Property to host a significant silver resource in a historic silver camp," stated Jason Weber, P.Geo., President and CEO of Silver North. "Prior to this, Orogen has focused primarily on organic royalty generation, with this purchase marking only its second acquired royalty and further underscoring the quality exploration targets at the Haldane Property."

Silver North’s 2026 exploration program consists of two drill rigs in operation on site at Haldane with the primary focus being the expansion of high-grade silver-lead-zinc mineralization at its recently discovered Main Fault target. A 2025 drill hole at the Main Fault (HLD25-31) intersected 818 g/t silver, 1.39 g/t gold, 2.54% lead and 0.98% zinc over 13.15 m (see news release dated November 17, 2025). One rig continues to step out along strike and down dip at the Main Fault, while the second rig is testing the Bighorn target, a separate vein target 3 km to the northwest. The only hole drilled at Bighorn, in 2019, returned strongly anomalous silver mineralization, including 125.7 g/t silver over 2.35 m (see news release dated October 22, 2019).

About Silver North Resources Ltd.

Silver North’s primary assets are its 100% owned Haldane Silver Project (next to Hecla Mining Inc.’s Keno Hill Mine and the Tim and Veronica silver projects in the Silvertip District of southern Yukon and northern British Columbia. At its flagship Haldane Project, the Company has made three Keno-style silver vein discoveries in only 24 drillholes. Exploration is focussed on the recent discovery at the Main Zone, where drilling has intersected high grade silver mineralization over wide intervals.

Silver North is fully funded for its 2026 and 2027 drilling campaigns and is listed on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol “SNAG”, trades on the OTCQB market in the US under the symbol “TARSF”, and under the symbol “I90” on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange.

Mr. Jason Weber, P.Geo., President and CEO of Silver North Resources Ltd. is a Qualified Person as defined by National Instrument 43-101. Mr. Weber supervised the preparation of the technical information contained in this release.

For further information, contact:

Jason Weber, President and CEO

Sandrine Lam, Shareholder Communications

Tel: (604) 807-7217

To learn more visit: http://www.silvernorthres.com

X: https://X.com/SilverNorthRes

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/silvernorth-res-ltd/

NEITHER THE TSX VENTURE EXCHANGE NOR ITS REGULATION SERVICES PROVIDER (AS THAT TERM IS DEFINED IN THE POLICIES OF THE TSX VENTURE EXCHANGE) ACCEPTS RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE ADEQUACY OR ACCURACY OF THIS RELEASE. STATEMENTS IN THIS NEWS RELEASE, OTHER THAN PURELY HISTORICAL INFORMATION, INCLUDING STATEMENTS RELATING TO THE COMPANY'S FUTURE PLANS AND OBJECTIVES OR EXPECTED RESULTS, MAY INCLUDE FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS. FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS ARE BASED ON NUMEROUS ASSUMPTIONS AND ARE SUBJECT TO ALL OF THE RISKS AND UNCERTAINTIES INHERENT IN RESOURCE EXPLORATION AND DEVELOPMENT. AS A RESULT, ACTUAL RESULTS MAY VARY MATERIALLY FROM THOSE DESCRIBED IN THE FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS.

Heritage Confirms Highest Ever Visible Gold Count in First Ever Structural Study - Drill Holes Planned by Brett Davis - The Melba Mine Project

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 05:30:00 MDT

TORONTO, ON – TheNewswire - August 20, 2026 – Heritage Mining Ltd. (CSE: HML FRA: Y66) (“Heritage” or the “Company”) further to its Visible Gold Occurrence in ML3800-003 Press Release dated July 29, 2026, is pleased to announce the highest visible gold count (+20 occurrences up to 2mm) in drill hole ML3800-004 within an approximate 9m-wide shear zone (True width ~6m). Visible gold was identified between the interval 45m to 54m depth in drill hole ML3800-004, at the Melba Mine Project (“Melba”). The coarse gold occurs as disseminated grains within the shear / brecciated zone. Drill holes ML3800-003 and ML3800-004 (assays pending) are the most recent holes testing an interpreted high-grade gold shoot identified by Brett Davis in his structural evaluation of the Melba vein system (Figure 1,2,3).

Melba Project – Highest Ever Visible Gold Occurrences in Core (+20 VG Occurrences):

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Figure 1: ML3800-004: 9m Mineralized Shear Zone intersection (True Width ~6m) ~45m to ~54m (Box 10 and 11)

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Figure 2: ML3800-004: 49.55m – 49.75m multiple visible gold occurrences – close up

“The confirmation of visible gold occurrences within a ~6m wide true width gold-bearing mineralized breccia/shear zone bodes well for the project development at Melba. Brett Davis’s structural interpretation of the inferred high-grade gold shoot appears to be spot-on, with these two recent holes both intersecting visible gold. We look forward to reporting further on our ongoing diamond drilling program and additional milestones in short order.” Commented Peter Schloo, President, CEO and Director of Heritage.

“Textures and mineralisation-alteration-veining assemblages are typical of an orogenic gold system that has evolved from ductile deformation conditions through to brittle-ductile. We are in the right address, with the district hosting +1Moz gold deposits in the world-class, highly gold-endowed Timmins-Kirkland Lake area. This is becoming a very interesting project and I look forward to further testing the new structural theory, given the near-term success” Commented Brett Davis, Advisor to Heritage Mining Ltd.

Brett Davis (Olinda Gold Pty Ltd) Findings:

Melba mineralisation is hosted by a structurally simple system of ductile shear zones that have approximately NW-SE to ESE-WNW strikes and moderate to steep dips. The zone hosting abundant visible gold at ~50m in ML3800-004 has an approximate NE-SW strike. Textures and mineralisation-alteration-veining assemblages are typical of an orogenic gold system that has evolved from ductile deformation conditions through to brittle-ductile.

Mineralised volumes are visually obvious, occurring as strong ductile fabric development and pronounced hydrothermal mineral deposition that manifest as sericite-carbonate-pyrite alteration and several stages of quartz-dominated veining with variable amounts of carbonate.

Gold is associated with brecciation that overprinted early-formed quartz veins during progressive evolution of ductile shear zones that are interpreted to comprise a sheeted (braided) system. A pyrite-altered dioritic intrusion is interpreted as pre-gold mineralisation and has a common spatial association with the mineralised shear zones.

Orientation data for mineralised zones from drill holes ML3800-003 and ML3800-004 is consistent with that shown in historical mapping. In combination with foliation geometries, the observations and data are consistent with accommodation of N-side-up movement and the development of shoots that are interpreted as plunging at a low angle to the east (Figure 3).

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Figure 3 – Summary Diagrammatic Explanation of Potential Controls to Shoot Orientations – Melba Mine – Structural Review (Brett Davis, Advisor to Heritage Mining Ltd.)

Melba, located ~22km northeast from Kirkland Lake and 90km southeast of Timmins in Northeastern Ontario, Canada. Melba lies along the Ross Fault, which is a splay off of the Porcupine-Destor Fault Zone and is associated with development stage and historic producing gold mines: McEwen Mine (Grey Fox Mine) ~22km away, and the Ross Mine ~16km away.

Technical Program

Heritage Mining adheres to a strict QA/QC protocol for handling, sampling, sample transportation and analyses. Chain-of-custody protocols are designed to ensure security of samples until their delivery at the laboratory.

Drill core was boxed, covered and sealed at the drill rig site. Core boxes were labelled with the official drillhole name and identified in numerical sequence starting from beginning of the hole to the end. Wooden blocks with the corresponding down hole meterage were inserted after every drill run. Drill core boxes were transported by drilling contactors to the onsite logging facility where Company personnel would take over the core handling.

Sampling, Sub-sampling, and Laboratory Analysis for Heritage Mining Melba Project. All drilling at the Melba project recovers NQ core. Drill core is systematically cut in half using a diamond saw. A qualified geologist examines the drill core, marking intervals for sampling and indicating the cutting line. Sample lengths are typically 1.0 metre, adjusted to a minimum length of 0.5 metre as necessary to respect lithological and/or mineralogical contacts and to isolate narrow veins or structures that may contain higher-grade mineralization.

Technicians saw the core along the cutting lines determined by the geologist. One half of the core is retained as a witness sample, while the other half is submitted for analysis. Individual sample bags are securely sealed and placed into sealed rice bags, which are then clearly marked with their contents. Heritage Mining submits samples for gold determination by PhotonAssay to Paragon Geochemical - Timmins. (“Paragon”). Paragon operates under a commercial contract with Heritage Mining. Drill core samples are shipped to Paragon for sample preparation at their facilities in Timmins, Ontario. Paragon is an ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accredited laboratory for the PhotonAssay method in addition to a variety of diverse metal determination methods. Analytical Procedures The Paragon procedure for PhotonAssay involves lab applying preparation codes INV-SAM (sample logging via barcode), PREP-PKG (weigh, dry at 100C, crushing to 70% passing 2mm, riffle split ~500g into a PA jar and 250g for pulverization to 85% passing 75 micron) followed by analytical code Au-PA01 which is a non-destructive gold analysis method using high-energy X-rays with a gold detection range from 0.015 ppm to 350ppm. After gold assays are returned, Heritage then may choose to perform multi-element assays on selected samples based on the gold results first with Paragon. In these cases, an aliquot is taken from the previously prepared 250g split for analysis by 48MA-MS (4 acid digestion followed by multi-element ICP-MS analysis for a 48 element suite).

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Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC). The drill program design, QA/QC, and interpretation of results are performed by qualified persons employing a rigorous QA/QC program consistent with industry best practices. Standards and blanks account for a minimum of 10% of the samples, in addition to the laboratories’ internal quality assurance programs. Quality Control data are meticulously evaluated upon receipt from the laboratories for any failures. Appropriate corrective action is taken if assay results for standards and blanks fall outside allowed tolerances. All results disclosed by Heritage Mining have successfully passed the Company’s stringent quality control protocols. The Company does not recognize any factors of drilling, sampling, or recovery that could materially affect the accuracy or reliability of the assay data disclosed. The assay data disclosed in this press release have been verified by the Company’s Qualified Person against the original assay certificates. Heritage Mining notes that it has not completed any economic evaluations of its Melba Project , and the project does not currently have any resources or reserves.

Qualified Person

Stephen Hughes, P Geo, Strategic Advisor for the Company, serves as a qualified person as defined by National Instrument 43-101 – Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects and has reviewed the scientific and technical information in this news release, approving the disclosure herein.

ABOUT HERITAGE MINING LTD.

The Company is a Canadian mineral exploration company advancing its Ontario Project Portfolio in Northwestern and Northeastern Ontario. The Drayton-Black Lake , Contact Bay and Scattergood projects are located near Sioux Lookout in the underexplored Eagle-Wabigoon-Manitou Greenstone Belt. The Melba Property is located near Ramore, Ontario. All Projects benefit from a wealth of historic data, excellent site access and logistical support from the local community.

For further information, please contact:

Heritage Mining Ltd.

Peter Schloo, CPA, CA, CFA

President, CEO and Director

Phone: (905) 505-0918

Email: peter@heritagemining.ca

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This news release contains certain statements that constitute forward looking information within the meaning of applicable securities laws. These statements relate to future events of the Company. Any statements that express or involve discussions with respect to predictions, expectations, beliefs, plans, projections, objectives, assumptions or future events or performance (often, but not always, using words or phrases such as “seek”, “anticipate”, “plan”, “continue”, “estimate”, “expect”, “forecast”, “may”, “will”, “project”, “predict”, “potential”, “targeting”, “intend”, “could”, “might”, “should”, “believe”, “outlook” and similar expressions are not statements of historical fact and may be forward looking information. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, included herein are forward-looking statements.

Forward looking information involves known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual results, performance, or achievements of the Company to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking information. Such risks include, among others, the inherent risk of the mining industry; adverse economic and market developments; the risk that the Company will not be successful in completing additional acquisitions; risks relating to the estimation of mineral resources; the possibility that the Company’s estimated burn rate may be higher than anticipated; risks of unexpected cost increases; risks of labour shortages; risks relating to exploration and development activities; risks relating to future prices of mineral resources; risks related to work site accidents, risks related to geological uncertainties and variations; risks related to government and community support of the Company’s projects; risks related to global pandemics and other risks related to the mining industry. The Company believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking information are reasonable, but no assurance can be given that these expectations will prove to be correct and such forward‐looking information should not be unduly relied upon. These statements speak only as of the date of this news release. The Company does not intend, and does not assume any obligation, to update any forward‐looking information except as required by law.

This document does not constitute an offer to sell, or a solicitation of an offer to buy, securities of the Company in Canada, the United States, or any other jurisdiction. Any such offer to sell or solicitation of an offer to buy the securities described herein will be made only pursuant to subscription documentation between the Company and prospective purchasers. Any such offering will be made in reliance upon exemptions from the prospectus and registration requirements under applicable securities laws, pursuant to a subscription agreement to be entered into by the Company and prospective investors.

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Ashley Gold Corp. Announces Strategic Acquisition of the Hyndman Flank Project, Surrounded by Dryden Gold Corp.

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 05:00:00 MDT

CALGARY, ALBERTA - August 20, 2026 – TheNewswire - Ashley Gold Corp. (CSE: “ASHL”) (“Ashley” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that it has secured 100% ownership of 31 mining claims covering 1356 acres within Dryden Gold Corp.’s Hyndman Project.

President Noah Komavli;

“The acquisition is a strategic move to secure highly sought after ground, with excellent access, in an area where our peers have shown considerable success with gold-in-till results[1]. Our focus will remain on our near term catalysts from our flagship Tak Patents and Alto-Gardnar projects. This addition was seen as a natural add-on, and can be easily maintained in our portfolio for future optionality.”

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Figure 1: Hyndman Flank Project

Transaction

$15,500 CDN to be paid to the Property Vendor.
No NSR.

The proposed transaction is non-arms length and is subject to all customary approvals, including exchange acceptance. The Resolution was circulated on August 18th, 2026 and moved August 19th, 2026. 1000903966 Ontario Inc. under direction of its Principal, Noah J. Komavli, engages in claim staking and acquisition in the Ontario MLAS. All claims are offered to Ashley Gold Corp. at acquisition or staking costs, with no NSR. During staking and attempted staking, all efforts are disclosed to the Company directors and Geological team to ensure transparency and to work cohesively in the event of shared interest. The terms of the acquisition between 1000903966 Ontario Inc. and the original property vendor was disclosed to the Board. A resolution was then drafted for Ashley to acquire the claims from 1000903966 Ontario Inc. at cost, of which the Board voted in favor, while Mr. Komavli abstained from the vote. 1000903966 Ontario Inc. will hold claims as a trustee until transfer occurs. The beneficial title will be Ashley’s, as per agreement.

REFERENCE

[1] - April 21, 2026 - Dryden Gold Establishes District-Scale Gold Footprint at Hyndman with 12km Anomaly Corridor and Strategic Expansion

NI 43-101 Disclosure

The technical information in this news release was reviewed and approved by Shannon Baird, P.Geo., a Qualified Person as defined in National Instrument 43-101. Mr. Baird is Exploration Manager of Ashley Gold Corp. and registered as a Professional Geoscientist with the Professional Geoscientists of Ontario as well as the Engineers and Geoscientists of British Columbia.

The scientific and technical information below is disclosed solely with respect to nearby properties. Information disclosed from nearby properties is not necessarily indicative of the mineralization on the property that is the subject of this disclosure.

CITATIONS

All scientific and technical information is sourced from the following prior public disclosures and technical reports:

Thundercloud Property (Pelham Zone) – Dynasty Gold Corp.

Fladgate Exploration Consulting Corp., NI 43-101 Independent Technical Report, Thundercloud Property, Northwestern Ontario (effective date September 27, 2021):
https://dynastygoldcorp.com/site/assets/files/5056/thundercloud_43-101_technical_report.pdf
Dynasty Gold Corp. news release dated January 4, 2022:
https://dynastygoldcorp.com/news-releases/2022/dynasty-reports-ni-43-101-compliant-gold-resource-for-thundercloud/

Mineral Resource (NI 43-101 2.2(d))

Inferred: 4,140,000 tonnes grading 1.37 g/t Au containing 182,000 ounces of gold (0.45 g/t Au cut-off).

Goliath Gold Complex (Goliath, Goldlund & Miller) – NexGold Mining Corp.

Mineral Resource Estimate summary (effective January 17, 2022):
https://nexgold.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/mineral_resources.pdf
Mineral Reserve Estimate summary (effective December 31, 2022):
https://nexgold.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/mineral_reserves.pdf
Supporting project pages:
https://nexgold.com/overview/
https://nexgold.com/goliath-gold-complex/
https://nexgold.com/miller/

Mineral Resources (NI 43-101 2.2(d))

Measured + Indicated: 67,711,000 tonnes grading 0.98 g/t Au containing 2,138,600 ounces of gold.
Inferred: 32,571,000 tonnes grading 0.75 g/t Au containing 782,800 ounces of gold.

Mineral Reserves (NI 43-101 2.2(d))

Proven + Probable: 30,319,000 tonnes grading 1.30 g/t Au containing 1,267,000 ounces of gold.

ABOUT ASHLEY GOLD CORP.

Ashley Gold Corp. is a Canadian mineral exploration company focused on acquiring and developing highly prospective gold and polymetallic deposits in Canada’s top mining regions. The Company’s flagship assets are in the Dryden Area in Ontario with a 100% ownership in Burnthut (including Tak Patents), Howie, Alto-Gardnar and Hyndman Flank claims as well as in British Columbia with the Icefield Portfolio having two highly prospective claim packages, which are out under option.

For more information, please refer to the Company’s information available on SEDAR+ (www.sedarplus.ca), or visit us at www.ashleygoldcorp.com.

Contact Information

On behalf of the Board of Directors,

Noah J. Komavli, P.Eng, President, Director

C: (647) 567-9840

E: info@ashleygoldcorp.com
X: KKomavli

-Or-

Darcy Christian, P.Geo, CEO

C: (587) 777-9072

E: dchristian@ashleygoldcorp.com

Connect With Ashley:

www.ashleygoldcorp.com

X: https://x.com/AshleyGoldCorp

Forward-Looking Statements

This news release includes certain “forward-looking statements” which are not comprised of historical facts. Forward-looking statements are based on assumptions and address future events and conditions, and by their very nature involve inherent risks and uncertainties. Although these statements are based on currently available information, Ashley Gold Corp. provides no assurance that actual results will meet management’s expectations. Factors which cause results to differ materially are set out in the Company’s documents filed on SEDAR+ (www.sedarplus.ca) (www.sedarplus.ca). Undue reliance should not be placed on “forward-looking statements.”

Rackla Metals Sponsors Master's Student Study on the Lentung Tungsten Skarn

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 05:00:00 MDT

Vancouver, British Columbia – August 20, 2026 – TheNewswire - Rackla Metals Inc. (TSX-V: RAK) (“Rackla” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce the joint sponsorship of a master’s-level study on the Lentung tungsten skarn project. Master’s candidate, Sophia Huang, will commence the study this fall through Simon Fraser University (SFU) under the supervision of Dr. Xinyue Xu. Sophia is a 2026 graduate of the University of British Columbia, where she completed a bachelor’s degree in geology. The study is sponsored by the Company and supported by Mitacs, a national innovation connector that drives industry-academia collaboration to strengthen Canada’s productivity and global competitiveness.

Sophia’s study will focus on magma fertility and melt–fluid evolution of the Lened Pluton and associated tungsten skarn mineralization. The study will combine petrographic characterization of granites, dykes, skarn minerals, and veins with the analysis of melt and fluid inclusions. Analytical methods will include microthermometry, Raman spectroscopy, Electron probe microanalysis (EPMA), and Laser Ablation Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry (LA-ICP-MS). The research will evaluate the magmatic metal budget, melt–fluid relationships, and metal partitioning at Lentung, with comparisons to the Cantung system where appropriate.

This study will characterize the ore-forming processes that controlled the tungsten skarn mineralization at Lentung and provide geological insights to support resource development and additional discoveries on the property.

Simon Ridgway, CEO of Rackla, commented: “I am pleased to support Sophia with her studies and to provide a very interesting project that we believe will present meaningful scientific challenges. This study will provide the Company with valuable insights into the Lentung mineralizing system.”

Dr. Xu obtained her Doctorate in geology from Hefei University of Technology, China in 2022, and conducted postdoctoral research at the University of Alberta before joining Simon Fraser University’s Department of Earth Sciences as an Assistant Professor in July 2025. She is an economic geologist specializing in the geochemistry of critical metals and ore-forming processes. Her research investigates high-temperature melts and fluids involved in porphyry, skarn, iron oxide–apatite (IOA), and carbonatite systems. She uses fluid and melt inclusion analysis to examine how metals are transported, enriched, and deposited. Dr. Xu’s work has provided new insights into the formation of skarn and IOA deposits and the role of salt-rich melts in ore-forming systems. Her current research focuses on the geological processes responsible for the formation of critical mineral resources in Canada.

The Lentung tungsten skarn is located within the Tombstone Tungsten Belt of the western Northwest Territories, 130 km south of the Mactung deposit (Fireweed Metals Corp., TSX-V: FWZ) and 50 km north of the past-producing Cantung mine. Between 1977 and 1982, Union Carbide Exploration Corporation carried out an extensive exploration program on the Lentung property. That work included 26,900 metres of diamond drilling, geochemical and geophysical surveys, geological mapping, trenching, metallurgical test work, engineering studies, economic studies and environmental baseline work.

Rackla will conduct a fresh round of drilling on the Lentung project in 2026, including proposed 4,000 m of diamond drilling and 6,000 m of reverse circulation (RC) drilling, which will contribute to the study. The Company will also conduct ground-based gravity and drone-based magnetic surveys to provide geophysical background.

Qualified Person

Scott Casselman, B.Sc., P.Geo., Vice-President Exploration of the Company, is a member of the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of British Columbia, and the Northwest Territories and Nunavut Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists, and is the Company’s Qualified Person as defined by National Instrument 43-101. Mr. Casselman has reviewed and approved the technical information contained in this news release.

About Rackla

Rackla Metals Inc. (TSX-V: RAK) is a Vancouver, Canada based junior exploration company. The Company is targeting tungsten, gold and rare earth minerals in the southeastern part of the Tombstone Gold-Tungsten Belt in eastern Yukon and western Northwest Territories. This region is known to host world-class gold and tungsten deposits.

ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD

Simon Ridgway,
CEO and Director

Tel: (604) 801-5432; Fax: (604) 662-8829
Email: info@racklametals.com
Website: www.racklametals.com

Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this news release.

Forward-Looking Information

Certain statements contained in this news release constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of Canadian securities legislation. All statements included herein, other than statements of historical fact, are forward- looking statements and include, without limitation, the Company’s sponsorship of a master’s-level study on the Lentung tungsten skarn project; the Company’s exploration and development plans for the Lentung Property; and general business and economic conditions. Often, but not always, these forward looking statements can be identified by the use of words such as “estimate”, “estimates”, “estimated”, “potential”, “open”, “future”, “assumed”, “projected”, “used”, “detailed”, “has been”, “gain”, “upgraded”, “offset”, “limited”, “contained”, “reflecting”, “containing”, “remaining”, “to be”, “periodically”, or statements that events, “could” or “should” occur or be achieved and similar expressions, including negative variations.

Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of the Company to be materially different from any results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by forward-looking statements. Such uncertainties and factors include, among others, whether the master’s-level study on the Lentung tungsten skarn project will be completed as expected; exploration and development plans for the Lentung Property will proceed as anticipated; changes in general economic conditions and financial markets; the Company or any joint venture partner not having the financial ability to meet its exploration and development goals; risks associated with the results of exploration and development activities, estimation of mineral resources and the geology, grade and continuity of mineral deposits; unanticipated costs and expenses; and such other risks detailed from time to time in the Company’s quarterly and annual filings with securities regulators and available under the Company’s profile on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca. Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual actions, events or results to differ materially from those described in forward-looking statements, there may be other factors that cause actions, events or results to differ from those anticipated, estimated or intended.

Forward-looking statements contained herein are based on the assumptions, beliefs, expectations and opinions of management, including but not limited to: that the master’s-level study on the Lentung tungsten skarn project will be completed as expected; that the Company’s stated goals and planned exploration and development activities at its properties will be achieved; that there will be no material adverse change affecting the Company, its properties or its securities; and such other assumptions as set out herein. Forward-looking statements are made as of the date hereof and the Company disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or results or otherwise, except as required by law. There can be no assurance that forward-looking statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, investors should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements.

Arizona Gold & Silver Closes $12 million CAD Strategic Investment by Evolution Mining

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 05:00:00 MDT

Vancouver, British Columbia – TheNewswire - August 20, 2026 – Arizona Gold & Silver Inc. (“Arizona” or the “Company”) (TSXV: AZS) (OTCQB: AZASF) is pleased to announce that it has closed its previously announced non-brokered strategic private placement with Evolution Mining Gold Operations Ltd. (“Evolution”), a wholly owned subsidiary of Evolution Mining Limited (“Evolution Mining”) pursuant to which Evolution has acquired 15,056,004 units of the Company (each a “Unit”), at a price of C$0.80 per Unit, for aggregate gross proceeds of approximately C$12,000,000 1 (the “Investment”). No bonus, finder’s fee, commission, agent’s option or other compensation was paid or is payable with respect to the Investment.

Each Unit consists of one common share of the Company (a “Common Share”) and one-half of one common share purchase warrant (each whole warrant, a “Warrant”). Each Warrant will entitle Evolution to acquire one Common Share at a price of C$1.00 for a period of three years from the closing date of the Investment.

Evolution holds approximately 9.9% equity interest in the Company on a non-diluted basis as a result of the closing of the Investment.

“This strategic investment marks an important milestone for Arizona Gold & Silver,” said Mike Stark, President and CEO. “Evolution Mining is a C$232 billion globally recognized gold producer with an outstanding technical reputation. Its investment reflects confidence in our team, our assets, and our long-term vision”.

Use of Proceeds

The Company has agreed to use at least 90% of the gross proceeds from the Investment (approximately C$10,800,000)1 to accelerate exploration at its flagship Philadelphia Gold-Silver Project in Arizona’s historic Oatman Mining District (the “Philadelphia Project”), and up to 10% (approximately C$1,200,000)1 for general and administrative expenses.

Investor Rights Agreement

The Company and Evolution have entered into an investor rights agreement (the “Investor Rights Agreement”), pursuant to which, subject to customary conditions and ownership thresholds, Evolution will have, among other rights: the right to participate in future equity issuances to maintain its pro rata interest in the Company; top-up rights to maintain its interest in connection with dilutive events; the right to nominate one member to the Company’s Board of Directors (or, in lieu thereof, to appoint one Board observer); the right to participate in a technical committee in an advisory capacity; and a first right of refusal over the sale of a 10% or greater interest in the Philadelphia Project.

The TSX Venture Exchange has conditionally approved the Investment. All securities issued in connection with the Investment will be subject to a statutory hold period of four months and one day from the closing date in accordance with applicable securities laws. The Investment is subject to the final approval of the TSX Venture Exchange.

Early Warning Disclosure

Immediately prior to the Investment, Evolution did not beneficially own or control any Common Shares or other securities of the Company. Following completion of the Investment, Evolution beneficially owns and controls 15,056,004 Common Shares and 7,528,002 Warrants, representing approximately 9.9% of the issued and outstanding Common Shares on a non-diluted basis, and 14.1% of the Common Shares, on a partially-diluted basis (assuming the exercise in full of the Warrants held by Evolution only, in accordance with their terms).

This press release and Evolution’s corresponding early warning report (the “Early Warning Report”) which is expected to be filed on SEDAR+ in the near term, constitutes the required disclosure pursuant to section 5.2 of National Instrument 62-104 Take-Over Bids and Issuer Bids (“NI 62-104”). The requirement to file an early warning report was triggered by Evolution’s acquisition of Units as part of the Investment.

Evolution acquired the Units for investment purposes. Evolution will continue to monitor the business, prospects, financial condition and potential capital requirements of the Company. Depending on its evaluation of these and other factors, Evolution may from time to time in the future increase or decrease its direct or indirect ownership, control or direction over securities of the Company through market transactions, private agreements, subscriptions from treasury or otherwise, or may in the future develop plans or intentions relating to any of the other actions listed in (a) through (k) of item 5 of Form F1 of National Instrument 62-103 – The Early Warning System and Related Take-over Bid and Insider Reporting Issues. Evolution may also exercise the board rights granted to it pursuant to the Investor Rights Agreement in order to nominate a director to the Company’s Board of Directors.

The Early Warning Report that will be filed on SEDAR+ in respect of the Investment will satisfy the requirement of section 5.2 of NI 62-104 to have the Early Warning Report filed by an acquiror, in this case by Evolution, with the securities regulatory authorities in each of the jurisdictions in which the Company is a reporting issuer and which contains the information with respect to the foregoing matters and the information required by section 3.1 of National Instrument 62-103 - The Early Warning System and Related Take-Over Bid and Insider Reporting Issues, which includes the information required by Form 62-103F1 - Required Disclosure under the Early Warning Requirements.

A copy of the Early Warning Report filed by Evolution in connection with the Investment will be available under Evolution’s profile on the SEDAR+ website at https://www.sedarplus.ca/home/.

About Evolution Mining Limited

Evolution Mining is a leading, globally relevant gold miner. Evolution Mining operates six mines, comprising five wholly-owned mines – Cowal in New South Wales, Ernest Henry and Mt Rawdon in Queensland, Mungari in Western Australia, and Red Lake in Ontario, Canada, and an 80% share in Northparkes in New South Wales. Evolution Mining is listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX: EVN).

About Arizona Gold & Silver Inc.

Arizona Gold & Silver Inc. is a leading exploration company focused on uncovering precious metal resources in Arizona and Nevada. With a commitment to sustainable practices and innovative exploration techniques, the company aims to drive value for stakeholders while prioritizing environmental stewardship. The flagship asset is the Philadelphia gold-silver property where the Company is drilling off an epithermal gold-silver system ahead of an initial resource calculation.

On behalf of the Board of Directors:

ARIZONA GOLD & SILVER INC.

Mike Stark, President and CEO, Director
Phone: (604) 833-4278

CAUTION CONCERNING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This news release includes certain forward-looking statements or information. All statements other than statements of historical fact included in this release are forward-looking statements that involve various risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements in this news release include statements in relation to the receipt of all required TSX Venture Exchange approval; the rights of Evolution under the Investor Rights Agreement; the anticipated use of proceeds of the Investment; the timing, cost and other aspects of the 2026 exploration program; the potential for development of the mineral resources; the potential mineralization and geological merits of the exploration properties; other future plans, objectives or expectations of the Company; Evolution’s future intentions with respect to its ownership of securities of the Company, including the possibility that Evolution may increase or decrease its direct or indirect ownership, control or direction over securities of the Company; and the possible exercise of Evolution’s rights under the Investor Rights Agreement, including board nomination rights. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate and actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the Company’s plans or expectations include the risk that actual results of current and planned exploration activities, including the results of the Company’s 2026 drilling program(s) on its properties, will not be consistent with the Company’s expectations; the geology, grade and continuity of any mineral deposits and the risk of unexpected variations in mineral resources, grade and/or recovery rates; fluctuating metals prices; possibility of accidents, equipment breakdowns and delays during exploration; exploration cost overruns or unanticipated costs and expenses; uncertainties involved in the interpretation of drilling results and geological tests; availability of capital and financing required to continue the Company’s future exploration programs and preparation of geological reports and studies; delays in the preparation of geological reports and studies; the metallurgical characteristics of mineralization contained within the exploration properties are yet to be fully determined; general economic, market or business conditions; competition and loss of key employees; regulatory changes and restrictions including in relation to required permits for exploration activities (including drilling permits) and environmental liability; timeliness of government or regulatory approvals; and other risks detailed herein and from time to time in the filings made by the Company with securities regulators. In connection with the forward-looking information contained in this news release, the Company has made numerous assumptions, including that the Company’s 2026 programs would proceed as planned and within budget. The Company expressly disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as otherwise required by applicable securities legislation.

1 Figure rounded to nearest hundred-thousand-dollar number. Estimate based on the 15,056,004 Units issued at a price of C$0.80/Unit

2 Based on Evolution Mining closing share price of A$13.680 on 19 Aug 2026, at an assumed AUD/CAD of A$1:C$0.9839

Renforth Resources Completes Financing And Files Early Warning Report, Commences Parbec Gold Deposit Additional Stripping

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 05:00:00 MDT

TORONTO, Ontario – TheNewswire - August 20, 2026 — Renforth Resources Inc. (CSE: RFR | OTC: RFHRF | FSE: 9RR) ("Renforth" or the "Company") is pleased to advise shareholders of the completion of its a non-brokered private placement financing of $962,580 in proceeds via the sale 38,503,185 common share units priced at $0.025 per unit, with each unit consisting of one share and one half of one warrant (the "Private Placement"). There were no fees paid in conjunction with this transaction. In connection with the Private Placement, the Company has filed an Early Warning Report as required by applicable securities laws.

Parbec Gold Deposit Additional Stripping

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Outlined in blue in the map above is the area identified for additional overburden removal and washing, required in order to constrain two channels as previously press released and shown above;

CHNL-PAR-26-51– highlight result from 14 to 24.2m as measured in the cut channel (not true width) of 2.97g/tAuover 10.2mincluding gold sub intervals of 5.2 g/t Au over 1.1m and 4.13 g/t Au over 2.9m, along with silversub-intervalsof2.48g/tAgover2m, 1.93 g/t Ag over 1m and 4.42 g/t Ag over 1.75m.

CHNL-PAR-26-58– highlight result from 16.15 to 18.7m as measured in the cut channel (not true width) of 8.02g/tAuover2.55mincluding a gold sub interval of28.77g/tAuand3.6g/tAgover0.6m.

As previously press released the channels required hand digging to remove gravel and allow completion, ending at the point where hand digging was not viable. Renforth will resume mechanized overburden removal and washing in order to extend these channels in search of constraining null assay values. Our geological team is currently in the field executing this program.

Assay data presented in this press release is not new, it was previously released, please refer to the press release of July 30th, 2026, for information regarding the sampling and assay protocols which accompany the previously press released assay results presented above.

Required Early Warning Disclosure

This disclosure is being provided pursuant to National Instrument 62-103 – The Early Warning System and Related Take-Over Bid and Insider Reporting Issues, which also requires a report to be filed by Renforth with the regulatory authorities in each jurisdiction in which the Company is a reporting issuer containing information with respect to the foregoing matters (the "Early Warning Report").

Prior to the Private Placement, Mr. Frank Guillemette held 40,000,000 common shares in the share capital of Renforth and 40,000,000 warrants to purchase common shares, representing approximately 15.67% of the issued and outstanding shares, on a partially diluted basis, assuming exercise of the warrants. Following the closing of the Private Placement, Mr. Guillemette holds 58,103,185 common shares and 49,051,592 warrants to purchase common shares, representing approximately 19.93% of the issued and outstanding shares on a partially diluted basis, assuming exercise of the warrants.

Mr. Guillemette intends to hold his shares for investment purposes. He may from time to time, depending on market and other conditions, acquire additional shares or dispose of shares through market transactions, public offerings, private agreement or otherwise.

The Early Warning Report with additional information in respect of the foregoing matters will be filed and made available on the System for Electronic Document Analysis and Review (SEDAR) at www.sedar.com under Renforth’s issuer profile.

This press release does not include assay results from the recently completed drill program at Parbec. Assay results will be released when received and reviewed by the Company's qualified person. Renforth is also currently awaiting the Victoria drill program assay results and the assay results for 3 channels recently cut at Parbec, depicted in the map above.

Technical and exploration information disclosed in this press release has been reviewed and approved by Francis R. Newton, P. Geo. OGQ, an independent “qualified person” as defined by NI 43-101.

ABOUT RENFORTH RESOURCES INC.

Renforth Resources Inc. (CSE: RFR | OTC: RFHRF | FSE: 9RR) is a Canadian junior gold exploration company focused on advancing the Parbec gold deposit in the prolific Abitibi region of Québec. Parbec is strategically located immediately adjacent to Agnico Eagle Mines Limited's (T:AEM – NYSE:AEM) Canadian Malartic complex, one of the largest open-pit gold mines in Canada. The Company also holds the Victoria Ni/Cu/Co polymetallic deposit. Renforth is committed to disciplined, systematic exploration and transparent disclosure as it works to unlock the value of its Abitibi-region portfolio.

CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation, including statements with respect to planned exploration programmes, drill timing, anticipated results of mapping and sampling activities, and the Company's strategic plans. Forward-looking statements are based on management's current expectations and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in such forward-looking statements. These risks include, without limitation, changes in commodity prices, the results of exploration activities, regulatory changes, and general economic conditions. The Company does not undertake any obligation to update forward-looking statements except as required by applicable law. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION:

Nicole Brewster

President & CEO, Renforth Resources Inc.

nicole@renforthresources.com

(416)818-1393

CSE: RFR | OTC: RFHRF

Neither the Canadian Securities Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

Saba Energy Provides Seventh Bi-Weekly MCTO Status Update

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 19:05:00 MDT

August 19, 2026 – TheNewswire - Saba Energy Ltd. (“Saba” or the “Corporation”) (TSXV: BGE) is providing it’s bi-weekly default status report in accordance with National Policy 12-203 – Management Cease Trade Orders ("NP 12-203") regarding the Corporation’s temporary management cease trade order ("MCTO"). In the Corporation’s initial default announcement of May 4, 2026 (the “Default Notice”), the Corporation announced the delay in the filing of its audited annual financial statements, accompanying management’s discussion and analysis and related CEO and CFO certifications for the year ended December 31, 2025 (the “Annual Filings”).

As previously announced in the May 4, 2026 press release of the Corporation, the Corporation applied for and was granted the MCTO in respect of the delayed Annual Filings by the Alberta Securities Commission. The MCTO prohibits the CEO and CFO of the Corporation from trading in the Corporation’s securities for so long as there are filings that are outstanding under applicable securities laws, however, the MCTO does not affect the ability of the general investing public to trade in the Corporation’s listed common shares.

The Corporation’s board of directors and its management are working expeditiously to meet the Corporation’s obligations relating to the filing of the Annual Filings. The Alberta Securities Commission (“ASC”) granted an extension to the Corporation’s original MCTO but at this time the Annual Filings have not yet been completed. The Corporation has applied to the ASC for an additional extension to the MCTO until September 15, 2026 and this matter is still under review by the ASC, however there is no assurance that this additional extension will be granted.

The Corporation confirms that since the Default Notice: (i) there is no material change to the information set out in the Default Notice that has not been generally disclosed; (ii) there has been no failure by the Corporation in fulfilling its stated intentions with respect to satisfying the provisions of the alternative information guidelines set out in NP 12-203; (iii) there has not been any other specified default by the Corporation under NP 12-203; and (iv) there is the following material information concerning the affairs of the Corporation that has not been generally disclosed – the Corporation has progressed with the receiver of its operating partner in the Corporation’s British Columbia assets, and the receiver continues to provide the Corporation with the previously requested financial information that is required for the Corporation to complete its Annual Filings; and the audit for the Annual Filings is continuing to progress but the requested financial information has been provided slower than expected for the auditors of the Corporation to perform their audit procedures for the Annual Filings. At this time the Corporation requires additional time to complete the audit for the Annual Filings.

The Corporation will continue to comply with the provisions of the alternative information guidelines under NP 12-203 by issuing bi-weekly default status reports in the form of news releases for so long as it remains in default of the filing requirements set out above.

About Saba Energy Ltd.

The Corporation is a publicly traded entity listed on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol “SABA” with oil and assets in Northeast British Columbia and heavy oil assets in Alberta.

For More Information

Saba Energy Ltd.

Mohammad Fazil

President, Chief Executive Officer and Director

Email: mfazil@sabaenergy.ca

Phone Number: +1 (403) 613-7310

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains statements that constitute “forward-looking statements”. Such forward looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the Corporation’s actual results, performance or achievements, or developments to differ materially from the anticipated results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements.

Although the Corporation believes, in light of the experience of its officers and directors, current conditions and expected future developments and other factors that have been considered appropriate that the expectations reflected in this forward-looking information are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on them because the Corporation can give no assurance that they will prove to be correct. When used in this press release, the words “estimate”, “project”, “belief”, “anticipate”, “intend”, “expect”, “plan”, “predict”, “may” or “should” and the negative of these words or such variations thereon or comparable terminology are intended to identify forward-looking statements and information. The forward-looking statements and information in this press release include: information relating to the MCTO, the MCTO extension request, a cease trade order, and that the Annual Filings may not be completed in the time anticipated or allowed for by the MCTO. Such statements and information reflect the current view of the Corporation. By their nature, forward- looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results and future events to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements.

The forward-looking statements contained in this news release represent the expectations of the Corporation as of the date of this news release and, accordingly, are subject to change after such date. Readers should not place undue importance on forward-looking statements and should not rely upon this information as of any other date. The Corporation undertakes no obligation to update these forward-looking statements in the event that management’s beliefs, estimates or opinions, or other factors, should change.

NEITHER THE TSXV NOR ITS REGULATION SERVICES PROVIDER (AS THAT TERM IS DEFINED IN THE POLICIES OF THE TSXV) ACCEPTS RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE ADEQUACY OR ACCURACY OF THIS PRESS RELEASE.

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Global Energy Metals Highlights Advancement of Terra Balcanica's Athabasca Basin Uranium Portfolio

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 15:15:00 MDT

Vancouver, BC - TheNewswire - August 19, 2026 - Global Energy Metals Corporation (TSXV:GEMC | OTC:GBLEF | FSE:5GE2) (“Global Energy Metals”, the “Company” and/or “GEMC”), a multi-jurisdictional, multi-commodity critical mineral exploration, development and project generating company focused on growth-oriented projects supporting the global transition to the new energy economy, is pleased to highlight the commencement of a significant airborne geophysical exploration program by portfolio company Terra Balcanica Resources Corp. (“Terra Balcanica”) (CSE: TERA) and its subsidiary, Terra North Resources Corp. (“Terra North”), across the Charlot-Neely Lake uranium project in Saskatchewan’s Athabasca Basin.

Terra North has engaged Special Projects Inc. (“SPI”) to conduct a high-resolution combined radiometric and magnetic survey over the 163.7 km² Charlot-Neely Lake project. The approximately three-week program will cover 2,441 line-kilometres at 75-metre line spacing and is designed to improve understanding of basement geology, identify and refine uranium-related anomalies and support the prioritization of targets for follow-up exploration and drilling.

The work represents an important advancement for Terra North as it systematically evaluates its 594 km² uranium-prospective portfolio in and around the Athabasca Basin, one of the world’s premier uranium-producing jurisdictions. Terra North has indicated that the airborne data will be integrated with existing geophysical information to identify target zones for ground truthing in early 2027 and assist with drill-target prioritization.

For more information please refer to Terra Balcanica news release dated August 19, 2026 linked here.

Global Energy Metals’ Uranium Royalty Exposure

Global Energy Metals maintains exposure to this growing uranium opportunity through a 0.5% Net Smelter Return (“NSR”) royalty covering Terra North’s Saskatchewan uranium project portfolio, including:

Charlot-Neely Lake
Fontaine Lake
Snowbird
South Pendleton

The Company’s royalty interest provides shareholders with exposure to exploration success across a sizeable land position in the Athabasca Basin without requiring Global Energy Metals to directly fund the underlying exploration expenditures.

Terra North holds an option to acquire 100% interest in the Project from Fulcrum Metals Canada Ltd. subject to satisfying certain earn-in requirements (see GEMC news release dated July 3rd, 2024).

Mitchell Smith, President and CEO, Director of Global Energy Metals commented:

“We are pleased to see Terra Balcanica and Terra North advancing systematic exploration across this highly prospective uranium portfolio. The commencement of the Charlot-Neely Lake airborne program is an important step in converting historical exploration data and regional geological information into modern, high-resolution targets that can ultimately be tested on the ground and through drilling.”

“From Global Energy Metals’ perspective, our 0.5% NSR royalty provides an attractive way for shareholders to participate in the potential discovery and development of uranium resources across the portfolio. With nuclear energy receiving renewed global support and uranium remaining strategically important to energy security, we believe exposure to quality uranium assets in the Athabasca Basin represents a compelling long-term opportunity.”

Multiple Targets Across a Premier Uranium District

The Charlot-Neely Lake project is located approximately 20 kilometres north of Uranium City along the northwestern margin of Saskatchewan’s Athabasca Basin. Terra Balcanica reports that the project hosts approximately a dozen historical radiometric anomalies, including rock-chip results of up to >6% U₃O₈ and historical outcrop readings exceeding 13,000 counts per second (cps). The property also contains approximately 20 strike-length kilometres of the Black Bay Fault within the project claims.

Terra North plans to conduct additional airborne geophysical coverage across the remaining portions of its portfolio, including the Snowbird Tectonic Zone, South Pendleton and Fontaine Lake claims.

Terra North is also advancing preparations for a going-public transaction and currently anticipates completing a reverse-takeover transaction and listing on a Canadian stock exchange in Q4 2026.

The Growing Importance of Royalties and Strategic Investments

Royalties and strategic investments continue to play an increasingly important role within the GEMC business model.

Global Energy believes royalties represent one of the most attractive forms of mineral asset exposure. They provide participation in exploration success, resource growth and potential future production while minimizing capital requirements and operating risk.

Similarly, strategic equity positions allow shareholders to participate in the advancement of complementary projects and companies while providing additional optionality across the broader portfolio.

As the GEMC portfolio evolves, the Company expects royalty interests and strategic investments to become increasingly important contributors to shareholder value creation.

Qualified Person

Mr. Paul Sarjeant, P. Geo., is the qualified person for this release as defined by National Instrument 43-101 - Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects. He is a shareholder and Director of the Company.

About Global Energy Metals Corporation

(TSXV:GEMC | OTC:GBLEF | FSE:5GE2)

Global Energy Metals Corp. provides investors with direct exposure to the rapidly expanding new energy market through the development of a diversified, global portfolio of exploration and growth-stage critical mineral assets.

The Company recognizes that the accelerating electrification of the global economy is fundamentally dependent on the secure supply of critical battery metals, including cobalt, nickel, copper, lithium and other essential raw materials. To help address this challenge and participate meaningfully in the electrification movement, Global Energy Metals has adopted a disciplined consolidate, partner and invest strategy, assembling and advancing a portfolio of strategically significant battery metal investments.

Through its copper, nickel, cobalt, silver, lithium and uranium projects in Canada, Australia, Norway and the United States, Global Energy Metals is investing in, exploring and developing prospective, scalable assets located in established mining and processing jurisdictions, often in close proximity to end-use markets. The Company prioritizes projects with low logistical and processing risk, positioning them for accelerated development and potential entry into the battery supply chain within the current cycle.

Global Energy Metals also collaborates with industry peers to enhance its exposure to critical minerals and the technologies required to support a cleaner, more sustainable future.

Securing exposure to the minerals that power the eMobility revolution represents a generational investment opportunity. Global Energy Metals believes now is the time to be part of the electrification movement.

On Behalf of the Board of Directors

“Mitchell Smith”
Chief Executive Officer & Director

For Further Information:

Global Energy Metals Corporation

Email: info@globalenergymetals.com

t. + 1 (604) 688-4219

www.globalenergymetals.com

Twitter: @EnergyMetals | @USBatteryMetals | @ElementMinerals

Cautionary Statement on Forward-Looking Information:

Certain information in this release may constitute forward-looking statements under applicable securities laws and necessarily involve risks associated with regulatory approvals and timelines. Although Global Energy Metals believes the expectations expressed in such forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, such statements are not guarantees of future performance and actual results or developments may differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. Except as required by law, Global Energy metals undertakes no obligation to update these forward-looking statements in the event that management’s beliefs, estimates or opinions, or other factors, should change.

For more information on Global Energy and the risks and challenges of their businesses, investors should review the filings that are available at www.sedar.com.

We seek safe harbour.

Absolutely Critical Resources Provides Exploration Update

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 14:05:00 MDT

Vancouver – TheNewswire – August 19, 2026 – Absolutely Critical Resources Corp. (“ABC” or the “Company”) (TSXV: ABC), is pleased to provide an update on its corporate activities and exploration plans.

Mary Ann’s Lake Zinc/Copper/Silver Project – Cape Breton, Nova Scotia

The Mary Ann's Lake exploration target lies in proximity (approximately 1,500 m) to the former Stirling Mine a massive sulphide deposit and former producer of Zn-Pb-Cu-Ag-Au. Mary Ann's Lake is a blind prospect discovered by an airborne survey flown in winter 1992. Initial follow-up ground IP and drilling in 2 short holes encountered a broad (80 m wide) altered and mineralized zone (talc-sericite-pyrite) closely resembling the host rocks to the Stirling Mine.

The significance of the talc-sericite-pyrite interbedded with mudstone and felsic pyroclastics is that this mineralization is hydrothermal exhalative, which indicates proximity to a vent, the site of formation of massive sulphides. Post drilling ground and bore EM and surface survey by Crone Geophysics marked an anomaly about 50m below an important 4.03 o.p.t silver assay in massive sulphide in one of the holes drilled in 1992. This anomaly will be drill tested at the beginning of October. The funding is in place and the company has signed a contract with a drilling company to do the work on a fixed cost basis. To assist with the fund of this project, the Company has been awarded a grant of $52,500 under the Nova Scotia Junior Mining Assistance Program, $31,500 of which has already been advanced. The Company acknowledges and is grateful for, the support of, the Nova Scotia Mineral Resources Development Fund by the Government of Nova Scotia which has awarded the Company the shared grant.

An application for a permit to drill the property has been submitted to the Ministry of Natural Resources and Douglas (Doug) Hunter visited the property in June 2026 and showed the proposed Crown Land drill site to two provincial foresters with the Ministry as part of the drilling permit process. The Company expects to receive the permit shortly. Doug has visited the property to arrange for the necessary accommodations and infrastructure to complete the drilling program, and the project is expected to be completed by mid October.

Massey Nickel/Copper Project – Timmins, Ontario

The Massey Property, which comprises approximately 2,200 hectares, is an exceptional exploration project with a data supported exploration plan already in place. It is situated in the Kamiskotia Complex, host to number of VMS deposits and nickel sulphide zones. The property in the past was incorrectly interpreted to be underlain by a large granite intrusion. Recent geological traverses have established extensive gabbro, host rock for nickel sulphide mineralization and recent prospecting has identified sulphide occurrences coincident with VTEM anomalies. Numerous priority VTEM targets have been identified and modelled for drilling by Geotech. The project has strong priority targets and is drill ready; a work permit has been submitted and approved. In July 2026, the Ministry of Energy and Mines (Ontario) issued the diamond drilling permit for the Massey Property following the mandatory comment period which had to be extended to give a First Nation some extra time to review the application. This was due to the community evacuation that took place during the comment period.

On March 5, 2025, 2 additional claims were staked and registered to tie on to the north of the Massey Property.

A drone magnetometer survey was commissioned to cover certain priority VTEM anomalies to provide high resolution magnetic data over the targets. The report on the survey was approved and the next due dates for assessment work on the any of the claims on the property are January 27, 2027.

Previously available VTEM data covering the parts of the property was not available for a large area in the middle of the property (the “Doughnut Hole”). The missing Doughnut Hole VTEM data has now been acquired, and the Company now has VTEM coverage across the entire Massey Property

A prospecting program was completed on the Massey Project in June 2026 which was planned to check the bedrock exposure over a VTEM anomaly which was identified in the recently acquired Doughnut hole VTEM data. The anomaly is one of the stronger anomalies and was considered a candidate for diamond drilling. Prospecting did not explain the VTEM anomaly despite widespread outcrop exposure. It was anticipated that the anomaly may be flat lying as the Maxwell Pate model for another anomaly is also flat lying. During the prospecting an old undocumented trench was found with quartz veins and shearing. Not much time was spent on the trench or trying to trace the shear zone as it was not a priority. A total of 8 grab samples of gabbro and the quartz vein material from the shear zone were collected.

One gabbro sample returned elevated value of 1055 ppm Ni. This was not a mineralized exposure. This is considered significant as it is encouraging to see an elevated nickel value with only traces of visible sulfides, and proximal to the location of the anomaly.

A sample from the quart vein returned 0.34 g/t Au. This is an interesting result as the quartz vein material was associated with strong shearing and is an undocumented gold occurrence with no record of the old trench.

As a result of these results, on July 31, 2026, an additional 13 mining claims were registered along the east side of the Massey property to provide a larger buffer zone around the anomaly.

The Company commissioned geophysicist, Alan R. King, M.Sc., P. Geophys., to evaluate VTEM anomalies and complete Maxwell Plate Models on any VTEM anomalies planned for drilling. It was determined that a review by a geophysicist would be beneficial in evaluating the VTEM data as a complete continuous survey and to independently identify the strongest VTEM anomalies. From the originally identified strong anomalies, Alan has identified 5 very strong high-priority VTEM anomalies for drilling ranging from 400 siemens to an extreme high of 4500 siemens. There are also identified 17 second level anomalies on the Massey Property, with the 9 strong anomalies identified by Alan ranging from 220 to 525 siemens This modelling is essential for drill hole planning, as some of the known Maxell plates are flat lying. Douglas Hunter, P.Geo., stated “These are high-priority drill targets based on our knowledge of exploration on the adjoining property which is held by Mink Ventures Corporation (TSXV:MINK). This company, which is very active in the immediate area, has reported significant copper-nickel mineralization in a number of drill holes.” Drill hole planning without these plate models could lead to drill holes not explaining the VTEM anomalies.

Now that the final review from Alan King has been received, the two access trails on the property need to be scouted out to determine which targets can be accessed during the summer/fall drilling. This work, which will take a few days in the field, will determine which targets can be drilled in the summer/fall and which targets can only be drilled in winter and will be commenced shortly.

Douglas Hunter, P.Geo., a director of the Company, is a Qualified Person (QP) under NI 43-101 and has provided and has approved the technical information contained in this press release.

For more information on the Company and its projects, investors should review the Company's filings on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca and its new website at https://abccriticalresources.com.

On behalf of the Board of Directors,

John F. O’Donnell, Chairman and CEO

john@odonnell-law.ca

(647) 966-3100

This news release and the presentation contains "forward-looking information" (within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws) and "forward-looking statements" (within the meaning of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995). Such statements or information are identified with words such as "anticipate", "believe", "expect", "plan", "intend", "potential", "estimate", "propose", "project", "outlook", "foresee" or similar words suggesting future outcomes or statements regarding an outlook. Such statements include, among others, the Company’s proposed exploration plans and the related exploration expenditures as well as expectations regarding receipt of permits and further grants. Such forward-looking information or statements are based on a number of risks, uncertainties and assumptions which may cause actual results or other expectations to differ materially from those anticipated and which may prove to be incorrect. Assumptions have been made regarding, among other things, management's expectations regarding its ability to raise financing and complete its proposed work programs, and receipt of further grant proceeds. Actual results could differ materially due to a number of factors, including, without limitation, regulatory issues, financing opportunities, and market conditions. Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking information or statements are reasonable, prospective investors in the Company's securities should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements because the Company can provide no assurance that such expectations will prove to be correct. Forward-looking information and statements contained in this news release are as of the date of this news release and the Company assumes no obligation to update or revise this forward-looking information and statements except as required by law.

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Coniagas Battery Metals Announces Engagement of Proactive Group Holdings for Investor Awareness Services

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 09:00:00 MDT

Vancouver, BC – TheNewswire - August 19, 2026– Coniagas Battery Metals Inc. (TSXV: COS) (“Coniagas” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that it has entered into a services agreement with Proactive Group Holdings ("Proactive") to provide investor awareness and communications services to the Company.

The Company confirms that the services to be provided by Proactive, including the production and dissemination of editorial content and management video interviews to an investor audience through Proactive's financial media platform and distribution network, constitute "Investor Relations Activities" within the meaning of TSX Venture Exchange ("TSXV") Policy 3.4 - Investor Relations, Promotional and Market-Making Activities ("Policy 3.4").

Under the terms of the agreement, as amended, Proactive will provide investor relations services for a twelve (12) month term which commenced on August 18, 2026. The Company will pay Proactive a total fee of $28,000 (CAD) per annum for the initial term, representing a fee-for-service arrangement that is commensurate with the services to be provided over the term of the agreement.

The Company will maintain full control, direction, and prior approval over all content and materials prepared and disseminated by Proactive in connection with the engagement, in compliance with Policy 3.4.

To the knowledge of the Company, Proactive and its principals do not have any direct or indirect interest in the securities of the Company. Proactive and the Company are arm's length parties. Proactive is a private company based at Suite 7210, 100 King Street West, Ontario Canada. Ian McLelland the representative responsible for providing services for Coniagas, has extensive experience in providing similar services to companies listed on various stock exchanges. Proactive has advised the Company that it and its affiliates own no shares of the Company.

About Coniagas Battery Metals

Coniagas Battery Metals Inc. (TSX-V: COS) is a Canadian junior mining company focused on nickel, copper and cobalt and platinum group metals in Québec. Coniagas' strategy is to create value for shareholders through the development of its mineral properties, with the intention to develop Coniagas into a critical metals supplier to the electric vehicle (EV) market. At its 100% owned Graal project near Saguenay, Quebec, Coniagas has conducted successful exploration involving geophysics as well as shallow drilling that hit mineralization in almost every hole. It has confirmed an open-pit deposit model at Graal along a 6 km strike length of high-grade nickel and copper with cobalt, platinum and palladium byproducts. The Company plans in the near-term to conduct additional drilling leading to the production of a Ni 43-101 resource report, metallurgical testing and consultations with First Nations."

For Further Information

Frank J. Basa, P. Eng. Ontario

Chief Executive Officer

416-625-2342

or:

Wayne Cheveldayoff, Corporate Communications

P: 416-710-2410 E: waynecheveldayoff@gmail.com

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Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Service Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

Coniagas’ Caution Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This news release may contain forward-looking statements regarding Coniagas Battery Metals Inc. (“Coniagas” or the “Company”) which include, but are not limited to, comments that involve future events and conditions and are subject to various risks and uncertainties. Except for statements of historical fact, statements addressing Coniagas’s continued listing on the TSX Venture Exchange, resource potential, future exploration and drilling programs, geological and geophysical interpretations, results of the HTDEM survey, anticipated next phases of work, the planned advancement toward a maiden NI 43-101 mineral resource estimate, the receipt and security of mineral property titles, the availability of funding and similar matters are forward-looking. No assurance can be given that any of the foregoing will be achieved. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and actual results may vary materially from those expressed or implied by such statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, general business and economic conditions, exploration and development risks, commodity price volatility (including copper, nickel, cobalt and platinum group metals prices), regulatory and permitting risks, the ability to obtain financing on acceptable terms, and risks related to First Nations consultation. The Company does not undertake to update any forward-looking information in this news release or other communications unless required by law.

Metalite Resources Announces Engagement of Natrinova Capital Inc. as Investor Relations Consultant

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 07:00:00 MDT

Toronto, ON – TheNewswire - August 19, 2026 – Metalite Resources Inc. (CSE:METL) (OTC:JNCCF) (Frankfurt:D68) ("Metalite" or the "Company") announces that it has entered into an investor relations consulting agreement dated July 23, 2026 (the "Agreement") with Natrinova Capital Inc. ("Natrinova"), pursuant to which Natrinova has been engaged to provide investor relations and marketing services to the Company.

About the Engagement

Under the Agreement, Natrinova has been retained on a non-exclusive, independent contractor basis to introduce the Company to prospective investors and to arrange investor meetings, including a series of virtual introductions and in-person roadshow events in Vancouver and Calgary between August and October 2026.

In consideration for the services to be provided, the Company has agreed to pay Natrinova a cash fee of C$15,000, plus applicable Goods and Services Tax, payable upon execution of the Agreement. No securities, options, or other equity-based compensation have been granted or are payable to Natrinova under the Agreement.

The services to be provided under the Agreement are expected to be substantially performed between August 3, 2026 and October 9, 2026, and the Agreement may be extended by mutual written agreement of the parties on terms to be negotiated.

Natrinova is not currently an insider, control person, or Related Person (as such terms are defined in the policies of the Canadian Securities Exchange (the "CSE")) of the Company, and does not otherwise have a prior relationship with the Company or its management.

This engagement, and the related disclosure in this news release, are made in accordance with the requirements of Policy 7 of the CSE's policies applicable to investor relations and promotional activities.

About Natrinova Capital Inc.

Natrinova Capital Inc. is based in Vancouver, British Columbia, and provides investor relations and capital markets introduction services to public issuers.

About Metalite Resources Inc.

Metalite Resources Inc. is a Canadian mineral exploration company focused on the acquisition, exploration and advancement of precious metals projects. The Company owns a 100% interest in the Arthurs Seat Silver-Antimony Project in New South Wales, Australia and a 100% interest in the Launay Gold Property, a district-scale gold project located in Québec's Abitibi Greenstone Belt. The Company's strategy is to create long-term shareholder value through the systematic exploration and advancement of high-potential mineral properties.

Contact Information

Metalite Resources Inc.

Chris Hazelton, CEO

(647) 660-8718

info@metaliteresources.com

Forward-Looking Statements

This news release contains certain "forward-looking statements". All statements, other than statements of historic fact, that address activities, events or developments that the Company believes, expects or anticipates will or may occur in the future are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are often, but not always, identified by the use of words such as "seek," "anticipate," "believe," "plan," "estimate," "expect," and "intend" and statements that an event or result "may," "will," "can," "should," "could," or "might" occur or be achieved and other similar expressions. These forward-looking statements reflect the current expectations or beliefs of the Company based on information currently available to the Company. Forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that may cause the actual results of the Company to differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements in this news release include statements regarding the anticipated scope, timing, and results of the investor relations services to be provided by Natrinova, and the Company's expectations regarding the benefits of the engagement. Factors that could cause actual results or events to differ materially from current expectations include, among other things, the ability of Natrinova to perform the services as contemplated and general market conditions. Additional risk factors that may impact the Company are set forth in the Company's most recent management's discussion and analysis of financial condition, a copy of which can be obtained under the Company's profile on www.sedarplus.ca. Although the Company believes that any forward-looking information and statements herein are reasonable, there can be no assurance that any such forward-looking information and statements will prove to be accurate, and readers are advised to rely on their own evaluation of such risks and uncertainties. Any forward-looking information and statements herein are made as of the date hereof, and except as required by applicable laws, the Company assumes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking information and statements herein.

Neither the Canadian Securities Exchange, nor its Regulation Services Provider accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release. No stock exchange, securities commission or other regulatory authority has approved or disapproved the information contained herein.

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Blende Silver Mobilizes Drill Crew to Commence Maiden Drilling of Priority 3D IP Chargeability Anomalies at Flagship Blende Silver-Zinc-Lead Project, Yukon

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 07:00:00 MDT

First drill hole(s) expected to commence within approximately 10 days as the opening phase of a multi-phase program targeting chargeability anomalies whose interpreted areal extent is greater than that of the chargeability response over the West Zone, which anchors the Company’s existing mineral resource

August 19, 2026 – TheNewswire - Vancouver, Canada - Blende Silver Corp. (the “Company”) (TSX.V: BAG) (OTC: BAGGF) (WKN: A2QKT9) (FSE: BCW1) is pleased to announce that field crews are mobilizing to its 100%-owned Blende Silver-Zinc-Lead Project (“Blende” or the “Project”) in north-central Yukon to commence the first phase of drilling targeting the Project’s 3D induced polarization (IP) chargeability anomalies. The first drill hole(s) will test the Central Zone, the approximately 2 km corridor between the Company’s West Zone and East Zone deposits and are expected to commence within approximately 10 days.

Highlights

Blende hosts an existing NI 43-101 mineral resource and is one of the larger known carbonate-hosted silver-zinc-lead occurrences in Western Canada. The current drill program is designed to test whether mineralization extends beyond the currently defined zones.
The Company’s drill contractor is mobilizing to site to complete an equipment inventory and finalize site readiness ahead of drilling.
These holes will represent the first drilling to directly test the priority 3D induced polarization (IP) chargeability anomalies identified in the Company’s recently completed survey (see news release dated April 27, 2026), notably in the Lower Central Zone and New Mountain Top areas, where the interpreted chargeability anomalies are several times greater in areal extent than the chargeability response over the defined West Zone mineralization.
The Company intends to complete as many holes as site and weather conditions allow before the current field season concludes in mid-September 2026, anticipated to be one to two holes.
These holes are the first phase of a planned multi-phase drill program built around the Company’s 3D IP targeting model. Phase 1 begins this summer, pauses over the winter period, and is planned to resume and expand in spring and summer 2027.
During the winter break, the Company plans to mobilize equipment over the seasonal winter road to establish camp infrastructure and an airstrip, positioning the Project for an expanded exploration program in subsequent phases.

First Drilling Into the Priority IP Targets

The upcoming holes will be the first drilling to directly test the chargeability anomalies interpreted from the 3D IP survey. As previously disclosed, the survey identified a chargeability response coincident with low resistivity over the West Zone, spatially associated with the known silver-zinc-lead mineralization, which the Company is using as a calibration reference for interpreting the survey, while also identifying multiple significantly larger-scale, untested anomalies (notably in the Lower Central Zone and New Mountain Top areas) that appear to be several times larger than the West Zone response. Both the Lower Central Zone and New Mountain Top anomalies extend to the edges of the surveyed grid, and the Company has not surveyed beyond the current grid coverage. A chargeability high that is coincident with low resistivity is the criterion the Company has used to rank these drill targets, as that combination may indicate sulphide mineralization.

Prior review of the inversion data also indicated that historical drilling in the Central Zone (13 holes drilled along and down the spine of the ridge toward the East Zone) appears to have been positioned between two distinct chargeability anomalies, rather than directly testing the strongest responses. The Company's interpretation is that these observations warrant drill testing for possible extensions of mineralization between the West Zone and the East Zone. Continuity of mineralization between the zones is going to be tested by this drilling campaign.

“Blende is not a greenfield story. We already hold one of the larger known carbonate-hosted silver-zinc-lead resources in Western Canada, and our objective now is to test whether that resource can be expanded,” said Andrew H. Rees, President and CEO. “Our 3D IP survey identified chargeability anomalies, coincident with low resistivity, that cover a larger area than the chargeability response over the West Zone that anchors our existing resource, and this program puts a drill directly into those targets for the first time. We aim to mobilize equipment over the winter road this winter to build camp and airstrip infrastructure through the coming spring and summer to support a substantially larger, sustained program across a district-scale property. This program is directed at testing for extensions to the existing mineral resource, and there is no certainty that it will result in any increase to that resource.”

Phased Program and Winter Mobilization

The Company has designed a phased approach that matches the seasonal realities of the Project while building toward scale:

Phase 1 (commencing summer 2026): The initial holes are expected to commence within approximately 10 days, with the Company drilling as many holes as conditions permit (anticipated to be one to two) before this year’s field season concludes in mid-September 2026. Drilling into the priority 3D IP targets is planned to resume and expand in spring and summer 2027 following the winter pause.
Winter mobilization: The Project is winter road accessible. During the winter break, the Company plans to use the seasonal winter road to mobilize equipment to establish camp infrastructure and an airstrip on site.
Expanded program: The camp and airstrip are intended to provide the logistical foundation for a larger, more sustained exploration program, improving access, capacity, and operating windows in subsequent phases.

Project Context and Mineral Resource Base

The Blende Project has been described as hosting the largest carbonate-hosted silver-zinc-lead deposit in the Yukon (M. Robinson and C.I. Godwin, Economic Geology, 1995). That characterization reflects information available as at the date of that publication. A mineral resource estimate prepared in accordance with National Instrument 43-101 at a 1.5% ZnEq cutoff, as disclosed in the Company’s news release dated May 20, 2021, is reproduced below:

2021 Mineral Resource Estimate (1.5% ZnEq cutoff)

Source	Class	Tonnage (kt)	ZnEq (%)	Zn (%)	Pb (%)	Ag (g/t)	NSR (C$/t)	Ox Ratio	Zn (Mlb)	Pb (Mlb)	Ag (Koz)
2021	Indicated	4,643	4.60	1.82	1.63	30.32	101.85	0.08	187	167	4,526
2021	Inferred	42,243	4.49	1.83	1.62	27.48	99.41	0.21	1,706	1,505	37,320

The mineral resource estimate for the Blende Project was prepared by Sue Bird, P.Eng., of Moose Mountain Technical Services, an independent Qualified Person as defined by National Instrument 43-101, and was disclosed in the Company’s news release dated May 20, 2021. The estimate was prepared in accordance with the 2014 CIM Definition Standards and the 2019 CIM Best Practices Guidelines. The mineral resource figures in this news release are reproduced from that disclosure and have not been updated.

The mineral resource estimate is reported at a 1.5% ZnEq cutoff and is based on the metal price, exchange rate, recovery, and cost assumptions set out in the Company’s news release dated May 20, 2021, including silver at US$26 per ounce, zinc at US$1.30 per pound, and lead at US$1.00 per pound. Metal prices have changed since the effective date of the estimate, and the estimate has not been updated to reflect current prices. The Company has not undertaken a re-estimation and expresses no view as to the effect, if any, of current metal prices on the estimate. Readers should not rely on the estimate as reflecting current market conditions. Historical exploration defined the East and West Zones, two primary mineralized zones located approximately two kilometers apart.

Qualified Person

The scientific and technical information in this news release has been reviewed and approved by Dr. Sarah Palmer, P.Geo., an independent consultant to the Company and a Qualified Person as defined by National Instrument 43-101 Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects.

About Blende Silver Corp.

Blende Silver Corp. is a Vancouver-based junior resource company focused on silver-zinc-lead exploration and development at its flagship Blende Project in north-central Yukon. The 100%-owned property hosts a carbonate-hosted Ag-Zn-Pb mineral resource that has been described in published literature as the largest of its type in Yukon (M. Robinson and C.I. Godwin, Economic Geology, 1995). That characterization is based on information available as at the date of that publication and has not been independently verified or updated by the Company. The property covers 5,345 hectares, is winter road accessible, and is located approximately 63 km northeast of Keno Hill, Yukon.

On behalf of the Board of Directors

“Andrew H. Rees”

Andrew H. Rees

President & CEO

For further information, please contact:

Andrew H. Rees, President & CEO

Tel: 604-669-6463

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This news release contains forward-looking statements and forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation. Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the mobilization of equipment and personnel, the anticipated timing and commencement of drilling, the scope, sequencing, and results of the planned multi-phase drill program, the interpretation and significance of the 3D IP survey data and identified chargeability anomalies, plans to mobilize over the winter road and to establish camp infrastructure and an airstrip, the potential for expanded exploration programs, the potential to update the mineral resource estimate, and the Company’s other plans and expectations. These statements are based on assumptions management believes to be reasonable and are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors, including risks related to mineral exploration and development, the uncertainty of exploration results, weather and seasonal access, availability of equipment and personnel, permitting, and financing, that may cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied. Geophysical anomalies, including IP chargeability responses, are not a direct indication of mineralization and may result from a variety of geological factors; there is no certainty that drilling will intersect economic or sub-economic mineralization. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking information. Except as required by applicable securities legislation, the Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.

Angkor Resources Drills Initial Program at Andong Bor Copper-Gold Target, Cambodia

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 07:00:00 MDT

GRANDE PRAIRIE, ALBERTA – TheNewswire - August 19, 2026 - ANGKOR RESOURCES CORP. (TSXV: ANK OTCQB: ANKOF) (“ANGKOR” OR “THE COMPANY”) announces that a total of 2,800 meters of diamond drilling was planned for the Andong Bor copper-gold target in Cambodia and the first 1099 meters was completed in mid July on the Thmei North (“TN”) target, a one-square-kilometer copper anomaly.

The program was staged around the Cambodian seasons: an initial portion in three holes and the balance of the program to follow in early 2027 once the fields are dry and the crops have been harvested.

Dennis Ouellette, VP Exploration, comments: “Two of the three holes drilled this year encountered good porphyry and skarn mineralization over the 400 meters each was drilled. Portions of skarn were especially well mineralized. The third hole contained a run of over 200 meters with continuous pyrite mineralization up to 20%.”

DRILL PROGRAM AT A GLANCE

Total program: 2,800 meters of diamond drilling planned with phase one just completed before heaviest rains and a further minimum of 1700 meters at the TN copper-gold target over the coming next 8 months.

Second phase: the remaining 1,700 meters to be drilled in early 2027, once the fields are dry and the crops have been harvested to minimize crop damage and ease access to targets.

Hole orientation: the three initial holes were drilled to the east to better intersect the mineralized beds and the subsequent holes of phase two will follow the same pattern.

Core will be logged, photographed, and sampled, with selected intervals dispatched for assay as the program progresses.

NEXT STEPS

The core from the 1,099 meters already drilled is being logged over the next few weeks and then it will be cut, sampled, and sent for assays. The second phase of the Thmei North drill program and activity on Thmei South will continue in 2027.

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Figure 1: Angkor technicians log the core from Andong Bor at the Banlung office.

THMEI NORTH — DRILLING TO THE EAST

The Andong Bor license is 100.28 square kilometers and straddles Oddar Meanchey and Banteay Meanchey provinces. Drilling completed in 2025 showed that the main structures controlling mineralization are north-northwest (NNW) striking and steeply west dipping. Thus the holes of Thmei North are being drilled to the east in order to better intersect the mineralized beds.

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Figure 2 Drilling at Andong Bor

In this modified copper porphyry model, the best mineralization is found within potassic-altered sediments adjacent to feldspar porphyry diorite dikes of varying widths. The intrusive dikes vary in width from a few meters to tens of meters. By drilling to the east, the Company will maximize mineralized sedimentary rock interceptions as it drills through alternating lithologies of intrusive and sedimentary rocks.

QUALIFIED PERSON:

Dennis Ouellette, B.Sc., P.Geo., is a member of The Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA #104257) and a Qualified Person as defined by National Instrument 43-101 (“NI 43-101”). He is the Company’s VP Exploration on site and has reviewed and approved the technical disclosure in this document.

ABOUT ANGKOR RESOURCES CORP.

ANGKOR Resources Corp. is a public company, listed on the TSX-Venture Exchange, and is a leading resource explorer and developer in Cambodia working towards mineral and energy solutions across the country. The Company's mineral subsidiary, Angkor Gold Corp. Co., Ltd., currently holds two mineral exploration licenses in Cambodia with multiple prospects in copper and gold. Both licenses are in their first two-year renewal term.

Angkor’s Cambodian energy subsidiary, EnerCam Resources Co., Ltd., was granted an onshore oil and gas license in the southwest quadrant of Cambodia called Block VIII. The license covers an area of approximately 4095 square kilometers. EnerCam is actively advancing oil and gas exploration activities onshore to meet its mission to prove Cambodia as a nation with its own oil and gas resources. The Company completed 2D-seismic in 2025 and has identified multiple drill targets with multiple target zones. The Company plans to follow with drilling Cambodia’s first privately financed onshore exploratory oil and gas wells under a Production Sharing Contract.

CONTACT: Delayne Weeks - CEO

Email:- info@angkorresources.com Website: angkorresources.com Telephone: +1 (780) 831-8722

Please follow @AngkorResources on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube.

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Certain information set forth in this news release may contain forward-looking statements that involve substantial known and unknown risks and uncertainties. These forward-looking statements are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties, certain of which are beyond the control of the Company, including, but not limited to oil and gas risks of the seismic interpretation uncertainty and the preliminary nature of structural closure estimates; drilling risk and the absence of a drilled well on the Concession; reservoir and fluid uncertainty; PSC compliance obligations and the risk of relinquishment for non-performance; oil price exposure; and Cambodia-specific sovereign and regulatory risk.

As well, additional uncertainties on the mineral projects exist regarding the potential for gold and/or other minerals at any of the Company’s properties, the prospective nature of any claims comprising the Company’s property interests, the impact of general economic conditions, industry conditions, dependence upon regulatory approvals, uncertainty of sample results, timing and results of future exploration, and the availability of financing.

Readers are cautioned that the assumptions used in the preparation of such information, although considered reasonable at the time of preparation, may prove to be imprecise and, as such, undue reliance should not be placed on forward-looking statements.

VanadiumCorp Completes Soil Geochemical Survey at its Lac Laura Gold-Copper Property; 314 Samples Submitted to AGAT Laboratories for Analysis

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 06:55:00 MDT

Vancouver, British Columbia – TheNewswire – Aug. 19, 2026 – VanadiumCorp Resource Inc. (TSX-V: VRB | OTCQB: VRBFF | FSE: NWN) ("VanadiumCorp" or the "Company") is pleased to announce the successful completion of a soil geochemical sampling program at its wholly-owned Lac Laura Gold-Copper Property, located in the Chibougamau Mining District of Québec.

The program was carried out by Explo-Logik Inc. of Val-d'Or, Québec. The objective of the work was to collect modern geochemical data over prospective structural corridors on the property, refine geological interpretations, and assist in prioritizing future exploration targets.

Soil Geochemical Survey

A total of 314 B/C horizon soil samples were collected across a systematic grid encompassing the Lac Laura Shear Zone and the Chibougamau Copper Shear Zone. The survey targeted prospective structural and geological trends identified through previous exploration and was designed to generate modern geochemical data to enhance target definition, prioritize follow-up work, and support future drilling programs.

All collected samples have been submitted to AGAT Laboratories, an independent, accredited analytical laboratory, for sample preparation and geochemical analysis.

New Outcrop Exposures Identified

In addition to the planned soil survey, field crews identified a prospective outcrop within a historical stripping area on the property. Company management is scheduling a site visit in the coming days to inspect these exposures and assess their geological characteristics and mineralization potential. Analytical results will be integrated with historical exploration data and geological mapping to support future exploration planning and target development.

"The completion of this program represents another important step in advancing our exploration portfolio in the Chibougamau Mining District," said Kristien Davenport, President, CEO and Director of VanadiumCorp. "The collection of 314 soil samples at Lac Laura provides valuable new data that will help guide our exploration strategy. We are particularly encouraged by the identification of new outcrop exposures on the property and look forward to evaluating their significance during our upcoming site visit."

The Chibougamau Mining District is a well-established mining region known for its gold, copper, vanadium, and critical mineral occurrences. VanadiumCorp believes that the application of modern exploration techniques to historically explored properties may provide opportunities to identify and refine new exploration targets.

The Company will provide further updates once analytical results have been received, reviewed, and interpreted by its technical team. The Company also recently completed a rock chip sampling program at its Lac Doré Vanadium-Iron-Titanium Project; details of that program will be provided in a separate news release.

Maps and figures illustrating the Lac Laura soil sampling grid will be available on the Company's website at www.vanadiumcorp.com.

Technical Disclosure & QA/QC

The field exploration program was managed by Explo-Logik Inc. of Val-d'Or, Québec. All samples were submitted to AGAT Laboratories in Val-d'Or, Québec, an independent accredited analytical laboratory, for sample preparation and analytical testing.

Lac Laura Property (Gold-Copper): Soil samples were processed and analyzed using Aqua Regia digestion with ICP-OES/ICP-MS finish for multi-element geochemistry. The survey was designed to identify geochemical anomalies associated with gold, copper and related pathfinder elements.

The Company's quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) program included the systematic insertion of certified reference materials (standards), blanks and duplicate samples into the sample stream. Analytical data are reviewed through established QA/QC procedures to monitor accuracy, precision and potential contamination.

Qualified Person

The scientific and technical information contained in this news release has been reviewed and approved by Ms. Suzie Tremblay, P.Geo. (OGQ No. 10664), Vice President of Explo-Logik Inc., a Qualified Person as defined by National Instrument 43-101 – Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects.

About Explo-Logik Inc.

Explo-Logik Inc., headquartered in Val-d'Or, Québec, provides geological consulting, field services, project management, and exploration support to mining companies operating throughout Québec and Eastern Canada. The firm has extensive experience executing exploration programs across a wide range of commodities and geological environments.

About VanadiumCorp Resource Inc.

VanadiumCorp Resource Inc. is advancing critical minerals and precious metals projects in Québec, including its flagship Lac Doré Vanadium-Iron-Titanium Project, the Iron-T Project, and the Lac Laura Gold-Copper Property. The Company is pursuing a disciplined, staged approach to exploration and development while supporting North American critical mineral supply chains.

ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Kristien Davenport

President, Chief Executive Officer & Director

VanadiumCorp Resource Inc.

Tel: 778-719-4366

Email: info@vanadiumcorp.com

Website: www.vanadiumcorp.com

Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

Forward-Looking Statements

This news release contains "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation. Forward-looking information includes, but is not limited to, statements regarding the receipt, interpretation and significance of analytical results from AGAT Laboratories, the planned site visit at Lac Laura, the anticipated separate disclosure of the Lac Doré rock chip sampling program, and the Company's future exploration plans and target prioritization.

Forward-looking information is based on management's current expectations and assumptions and is subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking information. These risks and uncertainties include, among other things, delays in the receipt of analytical results, results that differ materially from expectations, the inherent uncertainty of mineral exploration, and the Company's ability to fund and complete planned exploration programs.

Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking information. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking information, except as required by applicable law.

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Pond Technologies Holdings Inc. Announces Share Exchange Agreement to Acquire the Zoo Bay Mineral Property in the Athabasca Basin, Saskatchewan and Planned Transition to the Canadian Securities Exchange

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 06:50:00 MDT

Markham, Ontario, August 19, 2026 – TheNewswire - Pond Technologies Holdings Inc. (“Pond” or the “Company”) (TSX.V: POND) is pleased to announce that it has entered into a share exchange agreement dated August 18, 2026 (the “Share Exchange Agreement”) with UraniumX Discovery Corp. (“UraniumX”), pursuant to which Pond will, upon the satisfaction of certain conditions precedent described below, acquire from UraniumX and the subscribers in the Concurrent Financing (defined below) all of the issued and outstanding shares of UraniumX’s wholly-owned subsidiary 1477571 B.C. Ltd. (“SubCo”) (the “Acquisition”). SubCo currently holds a 100% interest in the Zoo Bay Mineral Property (the “Property”), located in the Athabasca Basin, Saskatchewan. In connection with the Acquisition, Pond intends to delist its common shares (the “Pond Shares”) from the TSX Venture Exchange (the “TSXV”) and to list the Pond Shares on the Canadian Securities Exchange (the “CSE”).

At the closing of the Acquisition (“Closing”), Pond will acquire all of the issued and outstanding common shares of SubCo (the “SubCo Shares”) on the basis of one post-Consolidation Pond Share (as defined below) for each SubCo Share outstanding. On Closing, UraniumX will receive 7,000,000 post-Consolidation Pond Shares (as defined below) in exchange for its SubCo Shares and a cash payment of $50,000 as consideration for the Acquisition.

Following Closing, over a period of 36 months, Pond will be required to satisfy certain deferred obligations (the “Deferred Obligations”), including making deferred cash payments totalling $300,000 to UraniumX, incurring an aggregate of $4,500,000 in exploration expenditures on the Property, and issuing an aggregate of 10,000,000 additional post-Consolidation Pond Shares to UraniumX. The Share Exchange Agreement also provides UraniumX with the option, in its sole discretion, to repurchase SubCo or the Property (the “Repurchase Right”) for $1.00 should the Company fail to satisfy all the Deferred Obligations. The Property will be subject to a 2.0% net smelter returns royalty in favour of UraniumX, of which Pond will have the right to buy back 1% for $1,500,000.

Conditions to Closing

Closing of the Acquisition and the other transactions contemplated by the Share Exchange Agreement are subject to the satisfaction of a number of conditions precedent, including, among others: (i) conditional approval of the TSXV respecting the delisting of the Pond Shares from the TSXV; (ii) conditional approval of the CSE respecting the listing of the Pond Shares on the CSE and the transactions contemplated by the Share Exchange Agreement; (iii) completion of the Concurrent Financing (as described below); (iv) completion of the Debt Settlement (as described below); (v) completion of a consolidation of the Pond Shares on the basis of 80 pre-Consolidation Pond Shares for each one post-Consolidation Pond Share (the “Consolidation”); (vi) completion of a reorganization involving the disposition of Pond’s existing subsidiaries, Pond Technologies Inc. and Pond Naturals Inc. (the “Reorganization”) in satisfaction of certain debts; and (vii) the reconstitution of Pond’s board of directors (as described below).

Concurrent Financing and Debt Settlement

Prior to the completion of the Acquisition, it is anticipated that SubCo will complete a non-brokered private placement of units of SubCo (each, a “Unit”) at a price of $0.64 per Unit for aggregate gross proceeds of not less than $1,000,000 and not more than $2,000,000 (the “Concurrent Financing”). Each Unit will be comprised of one SubCo Share (a “SubCo Financing Share”) and one common share purchase warrant (each, a “SubCo Financing Warrant”), with each SubCo Financing Warrant entitling the holder thereof to acquire one additional SubCo Share at an exercise price of $0.80 for a period of three years following the date of issuance.

Each subscriber in the Concurrent Financing will enter into a joinder agreement to the Share Exchange Agreement pursuant to which, on the Closing, each SubCo Financing Share will be exchanged for one Post-Consolidation Pond Share. On the Closing, each SubCo Financing Warrant, in accordance with its terms, will become exercisable for one Post-Consolidation Pond Share in lieu of a SubCo Share.

Additionally, the Company intends to settle certain outstanding liabilities of Pond, including certain loans, in the approximate aggregate amount of $2,600,000 (the “Debt Settlement”) through the issuance of post-Consolidation Pond Shares at a deemed price of $0.64 per post-Consolidation Pond Share.

Board and Management Changes

In connection with the Acquisition and the other transactions contemplated by the Share Exchange Agreement, Pond’s board of directors and management are expected to be reconstituted at Closing. Brief biographies of the proposed incoming directors and management are set out below:

Noah Komavli, P.Eng. (CEO) – Mr. Komavli has experience in industrial engineering, capital markets, corporate communications and project management. A University of Toronto graduate focused on information systems, he has optimized operations, co-founded software startups and led strategic initiatives. He has invested in the resource and exploration sector for nearly a decade.

Marc Momeni (CFO) – Mr. Momeni is a capital markets and fintech professional with more than 10 years of experience in financial services and banking. He has built and managed teams and large-scale programs, scaled multiple fintech ventures, and served as a consultant and officer to numerous public and private companies in capital markets, fintech and adjacent technology sectors. He has been responsible for raising millions of dollars and maintains global relationships with capital markets executives, institutional investors and fintech operators.

Navin Kumar Varshney (Director) – Mr. Varshney brings more than 40 years of experience in capital markets, corporate development and venture financing. He has held President, CEO and CFO roles at multiple TSX-listed companies and specializes in scaling and financing venture capital companies in the technology and resource sectors.

Grant Smith (Director) – Mr. Smith is currently a director and Chief Executive Officer of Pond.

Sonia Parsons, P. Geo. (Director) – Ms. Parsons has more than five years of technical and operational experience in Canadian mineral exploration and mining, with experience spanning grassroots to advanced-stage programs in northern Saskatchewan, northern Manitoba and British Columbia’s Golden Triangle. Most recently, she has been with Hudbay Minerals Inc. at the Lalor Mine, where she has been responsible for diamond drilling coordination, scheduling and operational planning. Her experience includes drill program execution, field operations, mine development and project execution in remote northern environments.

Shareholder Meeting and Management Information Circular

The Company intends to call a meeting of its shareholders (the “Meeting”) to consider, and if deemed advisable, approve the Share Exchange Agreement and the Acquisition, the Consolidation, the delisting of the Pond Shares from the TSXV and related matters. A management information circular (the “Circular”) providing further details regarding the Share Exchange Agreement, the Acquisition and the other matters to be considered at the Meeting will be prepared and mailed to shareholders of the Company in due course.

A copy of the Share Exchange Agreement will be available under the Company’s SEDAR+ profile at www.sedarplus.ca.

The Acquisition and the other transactions contemplated by the Share Exchange Agreement represent Pond’s entry into the mineral exploration business, with a focus on the Property in the Athabasca Basin, a globally significant uranium and mineral-rich region of Saskatchewan.

The securities being offered have not been, nor will they be registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “U.S. Securities Act”) or any applicable securities laws of any state of the United States and may not be offered or sold within the United States or to, or for the account or benefit of, U.S. persons absent such registration or an applicable exemption from such registration requirements. This release does not constitute an offer for sale or the solicitation of an offer to buy any of the securities in the United States or to, or for the account or benefit of, a U.S. person. “U.S. person” and “United States” are as defined in Regulation S under the U.S. Securities Act.

About Pond Technologies Holdings Inc.

Located in Markham, Ontario, Pond is a technology leader in controlled environment cultivation of microalgae. In over ten years of R&D, Pond has developed a robust disruptive technology platform based on artificial intelligence, proprietary LED lights, and patented CO2-Management. The use of concentrated CO2 from industrial waste streams enables Pond to boost the productivity of microalgae well beyond the capacity of outdoor algae growers and allows industrial emitters to abate and ultimately recycle CO2. Pond is currently selling microalgae-derived antioxidant astaxanthin under its Regenurex brand. As micro-algae are becoming increasingly important in pharmaceuticals and cosmetics, nutraceuticals, human nutrition, aqua farming, bioplastics and biofuels, Pond has begun to license its technology to third parties for ongoing license fees and royalties. Pond recently added a Biotech division focused on the growth of unique strains of micro-algae to be used as a reproductive medium for the expression of human anti-bodies and proteins.

Contact:

For further information contact Grant Smith, Chief Executive Officer, at g.smith@pondtech.com, 416-287- 3835 ext. 201; or Tracey St. Denis, Chief Financial Officer, at tstdenis@stdeniscpa.com.

Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor the Canadian Securities Exchange nor their Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward Looking Statements

This release includes certain statements and information that may constitute forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws. All statements in this news release, other than statements of historical fact, including statements regarding future estimates, plans, objectives, timing, assumptions or expectations of future performance, including without limitation, statements regarding the completion of the Acquisition and the other transactions contemplated by the Share Exchange Agreement, Pond’s satisfaction of the Deferred Obligations and the potential exercise of the Repurchase Right, the receipt of TSXV and CSE approvals, the completion of the Concurrent Financing, the Debt Settlement, the Consolidation, the Reorganization involving Pond’s existing subsidiaries, the reconstitution of Pond’s board of directors, the calling of the Meeting, the mailing of the Circular, the filing of the Share Exchange Agreement on SEDAR+, and Pond’s proposed entry into the mineral exploration business, are forward-looking statements and contain forward-looking information. Generally, forward-looking statements and information can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as “intends” or “anticipates”, or variations of such words and phrases or statements that certain actions, events or results “may”, “could”, “should” or “would” occur.

Forward-looking statements are based on certain material assumptions and analysis made by Pond and the opinions and estimates of management as of the date of this press release, including that Pond will be able to satisfy the conditions precedent to Closing, including receiving TSXV and CSE approvals and completing the Concurrent Financing, the Debt Settlement, the Consolidation and the Reorganization and reconstitution of its board of directors, and that Pond will satisfy the Deferred Obligations and the parties will fulfill their respective obligations under the Share Exchange Agreement, including in respect of the Repurchase Right.

These forward-looking statements are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results, level of activity, performance or achievements of Pond to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements or forward-looking information. Important risks that may cause actual results to vary, include, without limitation, the risk that one or more of the conditions precedent to Closing, including the receipt of TSXV and CSE approvals, are not satisfied, the risk that the Concurrent Financing, the Debt Settlement, the Consolidation or the Reorganization are not completed on the terms described or at all, the risk that Pond does not satisfy the Deferred Obligations or that the Repurchase Right is exercised, and the risk that exploration results on the Property do not meet expectations.

Although management of Pond has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking statements or forward-looking information, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements and forward-looking information. Readers are cautioned that reliance on such information may not be appropriate for other purposes. Pond does not undertake to update any forward-looking statement, forward-looking information or financial outlook that is incorporated by reference herein, except in accordance with applicable securities laws.

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Upside Gold Exceeds Planned 4,000-Metre Drill Program At Kena Gold-Copper Project; Drilling To Continue

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 06:30:00 MDT

Highlights

Upside has completed 4,645 metres of diamond drilling at the Kena Gold-Copper Project, surpassing the 4,000 metres originally planned for the 2026 program.
Drilling will continue beyond the initial program as the Company advances testing of extensions to the historical gold resource* and additional high-priority gold-copper targets, including the Kena Copper-Gold Zone.
The expanded 2026 drill program represents a key component of Upside Gold’s strategy toward an updated NI 43-101 mineral resource estimate targeted for 2027, incorporating new drilling, post-2021 historical drilling and the evaluation of copper and silver values.

CALGARY, Alberta – August 19, 2026 – TheNewswire - Upside Gold Corp. (“Upside” or the “Company”) (CSE: UG) (FSE: 47I) (OTCQB: UGODF) is pleased to provide an update on its ongoing 2026 diamond drilling program at the Kena Gold-Copper Project (“Kena” or the “Project”) in southeastern British Columbia.

The Company has now completed approximately 4,645 metres of diamond drilling, exceeding the 4,000 metres originally planned for the 2026 program. Based on the progress of the program and ongoing evaluation of drill core by the Company’s technical team, drilling will continue beyond the originally planned program. The Company is currently focusing its drilling on testing the Kena Copper-Gold Zone, extending southeast along strike from the historic resource. As previously announced on July 15, 2026, the Company’s Mines Act Permit MX-100000131 was extended to October 31, 2026, allowing for continued exploration and drilling into the fall.

“The team has made excellent progress at Kena, and we have already exceeded the metres originally planned for this year’s program,” said Sophy Cesar, CEO and Director of Upside Gold. “With our exploration permit extended through the end of October and a strong treasury following our recent financing, we have the flexibility to keep testing priority targets as the program advances. Each additional metre brings us closer to our objective of an updated mineral resource estimate at Kena in 2027.”

Drill core from the program is being logged, sampled and submitted for analysis on an ongoing basis. The Company expects to report assay results as they are received, reviewed and interpreted.

Results from the 2026 drilling program are expected to form an important component of the Company’s broader resource evaluation strategy at Kena. Upside intends to combine the new drilling with approximately 5,000 metres of historical drilling completed subsequent to the 2021 historical mineral resource estimate and its ongoing evaluation of historical copper and silver analytical data to support the preparation of an updated NI 43-101 mineral resource estimate targeted for 2027. Drill core samples have also been submitted for a program of metallurgical testing in order to assess gold, copper and silver recoveries together from the mineralized material to support this estimate.

Figure 1: Drill core from the current drill program showing disseminated chalcopyrite mineralization.

The Company will provide further updates on the expanded drill program as drilling progresses.

The information in this press release has been reviewed and approved by Trevor Boyd, P.Geo., Vice President, Exploration of the Company and a Qualified Person for the technical information under NI 43-101 standards.

Upside Gold Corp.

On behalf of Upside Gold Corp.

Sophy Cesar

(403) 650-7718

CEO and Director

info@upsidegoldcorp.com
www.upsidegoldcorp.com

About Upside Gold Corp.

Upside Gold Corp. is a Canadian gold-copper exploration company that has entered into an option agreement to acquire a 100% interest in the Kena Gold-Copper Project, located in southeastern British Columbia, approximately 7 kilometres southwest of Nelson. The Kena Project consists of 198 mineral claims covering 10,114.8 hectares, together with 11 crown grants covering approximately 92 hectares.

The Corporation is focused on advancing the Kena Gold-Copper Project through systematic exploration and drilling programs.

*The Kena Project hosts a historical gold resource comprising an Indicated Mineral Resource of 32,146,000 tonnes at an average grade of 0.544 g/t Au for 0.561 million ounces of gold, and an Inferred Mineral Resource of 177,507,000 tonnes at an average grade of 0.486 g/t Au for 2.77 million ounces of gold. The historical resource estimate is disclosed in the technical report entitled “NI 43-101 Resource Estimate for the Kena and Daylight Properties” prepared by Sue Bird, P.Eng. of Moose Mountain Technical Services, dated May 3, 2021, and filed on SEDAR on behalf of West Mining Corp.

A Qualified Person, as defined by National Instrument 43-101, has not done sufficient work to classify the historical estimate as current mineral resources, and Upside Gold Corp. is not treating the historical estimate as current mineral resources. The historical estimate is provided for information purposes only and should not be relied upon. Additional drilling and technical work will be required to verify the historical estimate as a current mineral resource. The historical estimate uses the categories set out in section 1.2 of the NI-43-101. The parameters and assumptions used are outlined in Bird 2021 and are provided as follows:

1. Resources are reported using the 2014 CIM Definition Standards and were estimated using the 2019 CIM Best Practices Guidelines.

2. Mineral Resources that are not Mineral Reserves do not have demonstrated economic viability.

3. The Mineral Resource has been confined by a “reasonable prospects of eventual economic extraction” pit using the following assumptions: US $2,000/oz. Au at a currency exchange rate of 0.77 US$ per $CDN; 99.95% payable Au; $4.30/oz Au offsite costs (refining, transport and insurance); a 3% NSR royalty; and uses a 88% metallurgical recovery for gold.

4. Pit slope angles are assumed at 45º.

5. The specific gravity of the deposit has been assigned as 2.8 based on sg measurements in the Kena deposit.

Caution Regarding Forward-Looking Information

This news release contains forward-looking information that involves substantial known and unknown risks and uncertainties, most of which are beyond the control of Upside Gold. Forward-looking statements include estimates and statements that describe Upside Gold's future plans, objectives or goals, including words to the effect that Upside Gold or its management expects a stated condition or result to occur. Forward-looking statements may be identified by such terms as "believes", "anticipates", "expects", "estimates", "may", "could", "would", "will", or "plan". Since forward-looking statements are based on assumptions and address future events and conditions, by their very nature they involve inherent risks and uncertainties. Although these statements are based on information currently available to Upside Gold, Upside Gold provides no assurance that actual results will meet management's expectations. Risks, uncertainties and other factors involved with forward-looking information could cause actual events, results, performance, prospects and opportunities to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking information. Forward looking information in this news release includes, but is not limited to, Upside Gold’s objectives, goals or future plans, statements, details of the exploration results, potential mineralization, Upside Gold’s portfolio, treasury, management team and enhanced capital markets profile, the estimation of mineral resources, exploration and mine development plans, timing of the commencement of operations and estimates of market conditions.

Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from such forward-looking information include, but are not limited to, failure or inability to complete the Transaction on the terms as announced or at all, regulatory approval processes, failure to identify mineral resources, delays in obtaining or failures to obtain required governmental, regulatory, environmental or other project approvals, political risks, inability to fulfil the duty to accommodate First Nations and other indigenous peoples, uncertainties relating to the availability and costs of financing needed in the future, changes in equity markets, inflation, changes in exchange rates, fluctuations in commodity prices, delays in the development of projects, capital and operating costs varying significantly from estimates and the other risks involved in the mineral exploration and development industry, and those risks set out in Upside Gold public documents filed on SEDAR. Although Upside Gold believes that the assumptions and factors used in preparing the forward-looking information in this news release are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on such information, which only applies as of the date of this news release, and no assurance can be given that such events will occur in the disclosed time frames or at all. Upside Gold disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, other than as required by law.

Neither the CSE nor its Regulation Services Provider accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this news release.

Western Star Resources Launches New Investor Presentation Showcasing Expanding U.S. Tungsten Platform and 2026 Path Toward Drilling

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 06:30:00 MDT

Updated presentation highlights three past-producing U.S. tungsten assets, high-grade exploration results, advancing drill targets and Western Star’s strategy to progress projects toward potential NI 43-101 mineral resource definition

Vancouver, British Columbia – TheNewswire - August 19th, 2026 – Western Star Resources Inc. (CSE: WSR) (OTC: WSRIF) (FRA: 4K2) (“Western Star” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce the release of its newly updated investor presentation, providing shareholders and prospective investors with a comprehensive overview of the Company’s rapidly advancing North American critical-minerals portfolio and its strategy to build a significant U.S.-focused tungsten exploration platform.

The updated presentation brings together, for the first time in a single corporate document, the historical production record, modern exploration results, geophysical interpretation, surface sampling, emerging drill targets and planned advancement strategy across Western Star’s Eagle Point, Rowland and White Star tungsten projects in the United States, together with the Company’s drill-permitted polymetallic Western Star Project in British Columbia.

The presentation is available through the Company’s website at www.westernstarresources.com.

Western Star believes the updated presentation demonstrates the significant transformation undertaken by the Company over the past year — from acquiring historically productive mineral assets to actively generating modern exploration data and advancing priority targets toward drill testing.

The Company's U.S. tungsten strategy is now centred around three past-producing projects in two established U.S. mining jurisdictions, each offering a different stage of exploration opportunity and together providing Western Star with a growing pipeline of potential drill targets.

A U.S. TUNGSTEN PORTFOLIO MOVING FROM HISTORY TO MODERN EXPLORATION

The updated presentation highlights:

Eagle Point, New Mexico: a 100%-interest, past-producing tungsten project hosting eight historically mapped skarn bodies along approximately 1,500–2,000 feet of prospective granite-limestone contact [3]. Historical production totalled approximately 1,800 tons of scheelite-bearing material shipped to the U.S. Government stockpile at Deming during 1943–44, settled on a basis of 0.48% WO[1][2]. Surface sampling by the U.S. Geological Survey and the New Mexico Bureau of Geology and Mineral Resources (USGS/NMBGMR) includes sample LH705, a scheelite-rich outcrop sample, returning 27.6% WO₃ and 0.98% Mo [4]. In 1955 the U.S. Government prepared and recommended a Defense Minerals Exploration Administration exploration contract (Idm-E783, Docket DMEA-3701) under which it would have funded 75% of an exploration program involving shaft sinking and diamond drilling [3]. Historical estimates associated with Eagle Point are historical in nature, are not NI 43-101 compliant and are not being treated by the Company as current mineral resources or mineral reserves - see “Historical Estimates” below.

Rowland, Nevada: a past-producing tungsten project where Western Star’s 2026 exploration program returned selected rock, float and channel results of up to 4.02% WO, (sample RO-16-01, Rowland Main), as disclosed in the Company’s news release dated July 28, 2026. Soil geochemistry (news release dated July 10, 2026), UAV magnetics (news release dated June 17, 2026) and geological mapping have identified Central and Rowland Main as principal exploration target areas within an approximately one-kilometre geochemical corridor.

White Star, Nevada: a 100%-owned project adjacent to Rowland, where a 2026 selective rock sample (WS-16-02) returned 3.00% WO₃ and 711 ppm Mo as disclosed in the Company’s news release dated July 28, 2026. The Company’s first modern high-resolution UAV magnetic dataset, reported on July 15, 2026, has identified multiple interpreted target zones beyond the known historical workings.

Together, Rowland and White Star form the Company’s consolidated Jarbidge–Charleston tungsten footprint, an exploration concept covering more than six kilometres of prospective tungsten-bearing horizons. The Company has initiated drill-permitting activities with a USFS Plan of Operations due to be submitted shortly to cover the consolidated Jarbidge–Charleston district.

The updated presentation also provides investors with detailed project maps, historical workings, geological interpretations, sampling locations and geophysical datasets that illustrate how Western Star is progressively moving its U.S. portfolio from historical information toward modern target definition.

EAGLE POINT: POTENTIAL PATHWAY TOWARD RESOURCE DEFINITION

A central element of Western Star's forward strategy is the systematic advancement of the Eagle Point Tungsten Project.

The Company intends to use modern mapping, geochemistry, geophysics and, subject to permitting, financing, final drill design, contractor availability and other customary considerations, drilling to test historically identified tungsten mineralization and selected extensions.

Western Star's objective is to generate sufficient modern geological, analytical and QA/QC information to determine whether Eagle Point may ultimately support the preparation of a maiden mineral resource estimate in accordance with National Instrument 43-101 – Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects.

As previously disclosed by the Company in its news release dated August 4, 2026, Western Star is targeting a maiden Eagle Point drilling program during 2026, subject to the foregoing conditions. The proposed program is intended to investigate the geometry, grade and continuity of historically identified tungsten-bearing skarn mineralization while also testing selected opportunities along strike and at depth.

There can be no assurance that future drilling or exploration will result in the definition of a mineral resource, nor that any mineralization identified will ultimately be demonstrated to be economically recoverable.

ROWLAND AND WHITE STAR: BUILDING A NEVADA DISTRICT-SCALE TARGET PIPELINE

In Nevada, the updated presentation illustrates the progression of Western Star's exploration strategy from acquisition and land expansion through geophysics, geochemistry, sampling and now drill-target definition.

At Rowland, 93 soil samples collected during the Company's 2026 program produced a coherent tungsten-copper-molybdenum-bismuth geochemical signature extending across an approximately one-kilometre structural corridor. The strongest soil anomalies coincide with UAV magnetic gradients and with interpreted intrusive-carbonate contacts, after the regional mapping of Coats (1964) [6], with Central and Rowland Main emerging as the principal current exploration target areas.

At adjoining White Star, Western Star is integrating magnetic interpretation, surface geochemistry, mapping and its 3.00% WO₃ selective rock result as it works to rank additional targets across the broader Nevada exploration position. Three-dimensional inversion of the geophysical dataset is being completed as part of this process; the results of that work will be disclosed by news release when received.

The Company believes this systematic approach provides a disciplined pathway for determining which targets warrant future drill testing.

U.S. CRITICAL-MINERAL POLICY AND POTENTIAL GOVERNMENT SUPPORT

Tungsten's importance to defence, aerospace, advanced manufacturing and technology has placed secure critical-mineral supply chains firmly within U.S. strategic policy discussions.

Western Star intends to continue assessing available U.S. federal programs that may support domestic critical-mineral exploration, development and supply-chain security, including potential grant, cost-sharing and other non-dilutive funding opportunities where the Company's projects satisfy applicable eligibility criteria.

As previously disclosed on August 4, 2026, the Company has submitted an application in response to a U.S. Defense Industrial Base Consortium solicitation relating to reliable supplies of strategic critical minerals.

There is no assurance that the Company will qualify for, be awarded or receive funding under that solicitation or any other government program.

The historical precedent at Eagle Point is notable: in 1955 the U.S. Government prepared and recommended a Defense Minerals Exploration Administration exploration contract (Idm-E783, Docket DMEA-3701) under which it would have funded 75% of a proposed exploration program involving shaft sinking and diamond drilling. That contract never became effective, and the program was never carried out [3].

CEO COMMENTARY

Blake Morgan, President and Chief Executive Officer of Western Star Resources, commented:

“The purpose of this new presentation is to show investors exactly what Western Star has built and, more importantly, where we intend to take it next.

“We have assembled three past-producing tungsten projects in the United States and we are no longer simply talking about historical potential. At Rowland and White Star we have generated modern geophysics, geochemistry and certified laboratory results. At Rowland, drill permitting has commenced. At Eagle Point, we are working toward systematically testing a tungsten system that attracted significant U.S. Government attention historically, but where the principal government-backed drilling program was never completed.

“What excites us about Eagle Point is the combination of historical production, eight mapped skarn bodies, exceptional reported surface results and a system that remains largely untested using modern exploration techniques. Our objective is to generate the modern drilling and geological data necessary to determine whether Eagle Point can support a maiden NI 43-101 mineral resource estimate, while at the same time testing the broader exploration potential of the system.

“Nevada gives us a second major exploration front. Rowland and White Star now provide us with a substantial district-scale target pipeline, and the integration of modern geophysics, geochemistry and mapping is allowing us to increasingly focus our exploration dollars on the highest-priority areas.

“The strategy from here is disciplined: define the targets, obtain the necessary approvals, drill the best opportunities and, where the results and data support it, advance our projects toward compliant mineral resources.

“At a time when the United States is placing increasing strategic emphasis on secure supplies of critical minerals, we believe Western Star has assembled a highly relevant portfolio. We intend to aggressively pursue the geological opportunity while remaining disciplined on capital and focused on creating long-term value for shareholders.”

ADDITIONAL CANADIAN EXPLORATION OPTIONALITY

The updated investor presentation also highlights Western Star's 100%-owned Western Star Property in the Revelstoke Mining District of British Columbia.

The 4,740-hectare (46.4 km²) project is permitted for a multi-pad drill program with the associated government bond paid, as disclosed by the Company on September 18, 2025, and hosts twelve documented MINFILE mineral occurrences on the Western Star Property together with three further occurrences on the adjoining Discovery Property, across a mineralized trend reported to extend for more than 6.2 kilometres [7]. This mineral-occurrence information is drawn from third-party government records and has not been verified by the Qualified Person. The property provides Western Star with additional exposure to gold, silver, copper, lead and zinc mineralization while the Company's principal corporate focus remains the advancement of its U.S. tungsten portfolio.

VIEW THE NEW WESTERN STAR RESOURCES INVESTOR PRESENTATION

Shareholders, prospective investors, industry participants and other interested parties are invited to review the updated Western Star Resources investor presentation and learn more about the Company's U.S. tungsten strategy, exploration programs and project portfolio through the Company's website: www.westernstarresources.com

References

[1] Moore, J. I., Jr., 1952. Report of the Eagle Point Mine, Hidalgo County, New Mexico. Haile Mines, Inc., May 1952. New Mexico Bureau of Geology and Mineral Resources, mine file 4208.

[2] Report of the Eagle Point Mine, Hidalgo County, New Mexico. Undated typescript (archival annotation “1948?”). New Mexico Bureau of Geology and Mineral Resources, mine file 4207.

[3] U.S. Bureau of Mines and U.S. Geological Survey. Examination, exploration-assistance and production records, Eagle Point tungsten deposit, Granite Pass, Hidalgo County, New Mexico. Defense Minerals Administration and Defense Minerals Exploration Administration Dockets DMA-1475, DMA-1476X, DMEA-3276 and DMEA-3701, 1941–1957. U.S. National Archives, Record Group 70.

[4] McLemore, V. T., 2025. Earth MRI – Database of chemical analyses of critical mineral deposits in New Mexico. New Mexico Bureau of Geology and Mineral Resources, Socorro, New Mexico. Samples LH700–LH711, Eureka area, Hidalgo County; analyses by the U.S. Geological Survey, laboratory file MRP-21541; collected 26–27 November 2024, analysed 27 March 2025.

[5] Dale, V. B. and McKinney, W. A., 1959. Tungsten deposits of New Mexico. U.S. Bureau of Mines Report of Investigations 5517, 72 p.

[6] Coats, R. R., 1964. Geology of the Jarbidge quadrangle, Nevada–Idaho. U.S. Geological Survey Bulletin 1141-M, scale 1:62,500.

[7] British Columbia Geological Survey. MINFILE mineral occurrence database, Revelstoke Mining District. British Columbia Ministry of Mining and Critical Minerals.

WO₃ values quoted in this news release are calculated from elemental tungsten (W) using a conversion factor of 1.2611.

Historical Estimates

The historical estimates referred to in this news release are those disclosed in the Company’s news release dated August 11, 2026, being the estimate of J. N. Faick, Geologist, U.S. Geological Survey, and Harrison Schmitt, Consulting Geologist to the then applicant, of a historical mineralized system on the order of approximately 170,000 tons of mineralised tactite exposed at surface, comprising approximately 70,000 tons grading 0.40% WO₃ and approximately 100,000 tons grading 0.25% WO₃ [3]. These historical estimates are historical in nature and were prepared prior to the implementation of National Instrument 43-101 – Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects (“NI 43-101”). A Qualified Person has not completed sufficient work to classify the historical estimates as current mineral resources or mineral reserves, and the Company is not treating the historical estimates as current mineral resources or mineral reserves. The estimates rest on surface trenching, ultraviolet-lamp observation and sparse grab and chip sampling, without drill support or documented quality control, and separate estimates diverge by a factor of three to four; the Company therefore regards their reliability as low and their relevance as limited to context on historical exploration. Verification as current mineral resources would require detailed mapping, systematic channel sampling under a documented QA/QC protocol, and drilling of sufficient density to establish grade and geometric continuity, followed by independent data verification and estimation by a Qualified Person. The historical estimates are presented solely to provide context regarding the historical exploration of the Eagle Point Property and should not be relied upon as current mineral resources or reserves.

Quality Assurance and Quality Control

Rock-chip, float and channel samples referred to in this news release were collected by the Company’s field crew under the supervision of a Qualified Person and submitted to ALS Global (Reno, Nevada), an accredited laboratory independent of the Company, for preparation and analysis. Samples were analysed for tungsten and 47 additional elements by method ME-MS61, with over-limit tungsten determinations by fusion XRF. Soil samples were collected at a nominal 25-metre spacing and analysed by the same laboratory. Full details of the Company’s sampling methodology, analytical procedures and quality-control protocols are set out in the Company’s news releases dated July 10, 2026 and July 28, 2026. Selected rock, float and channel samples are selective in nature and are not necessarily representative of the mineralization hosted on the Company’s properties.

Qualified Person

The scientific and technical information contained in this news release and in the investor presentation referred to herein has been reviewed and approved by Jasper Mowatt, MIMMM (Membership No. 0486653) and MAusIMM (Membership No. 3178851), a consultant to the Company and a Qualified Person as defined by National Instrument 43-101 – Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects. Mr Mowatt is not independent of the Company. The historical and third-party information disclosed above is drawn from the sources listed under “References”; the Qualified Person has reviewed those sources but has not verified the underlying sampling, assaying or survey data, which are not available. Mr Mowatt visited the Eagle Point, Rowland and White Star Properties in June 2026.

About Western Star Resources

Western Star Resources is a mineral exploration company focused on the acquisition, exploration and advancement of mineral properties, with a growing strategic emphasis on tungsten and critical minerals in the United States. The Company is advancing a portfolio of past-producing tungsten assets in Nevada and New Mexico while maintaining additional exploration exposure through its Western Star Property in British Columbia.

For additional information and to view the Company's new investor presentation, please visit www.westernstarresources.com. The Company's website is its current official corporate site.

For further information, please contact:

Blake Morgan
President, CEO and Director
Western Star Resources Inc.
Email: blake@acvc.vc
Phone: 236-878-4938

Forward-Looking Information

Certain statements contained in this news release constitute “forward-looking information” within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws. Forward-looking information includes, but is not limited to, statements regarding future exploration activities; proposed drilling at Eagle Point, Rowland, White Star or other Company properties; timing and receipt of permits and regulatory approvals; the identification, prioritization and testing of exploration targets; the potential preparation of mineral resource estimates; the potential size, continuity, grade or economic significance of mineralization; potential applications for or receipt of government grants, funding, cost-sharing or other assistance; the Company's critical-minerals strategy; and the Company's future plans and objectives.

Forward-looking information is based upon management's current expectations, estimates, assumptions and projections and is subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results or events to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking information. There can be no assurance that proposed exploration programs will proceed as anticipated, that necessary permits or financing will be obtained, that exploration will result in the discovery or definition of a mineral resource, that any mineral resource estimate will be completed, or that the Company will qualify for or receive government funding.

Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking information. Except as required by applicable securities laws, the Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise forward-looking information as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

The Canadian Securities Exchange has neither approved nor disapproved the contents of this news release.

Neither the Canadian Securities Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

Auric Resources Announces Closing of Non-Brokered Private Placement

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 06:30:00 MDT

August 19, 2026 – Auric Resources Corp. (TSXV:RES) (the “Company”) is pleased to announce that it has closed its non-brokered private placement (the “Offering”). In connection with closing the Offering, the Company has issued 4,300,000 common shares in the capital of the Company (each, a “Share”) at a price of $0.05 per Share (the “Issue Price”) for gross proceeds of $215,000.

The net proceeds of the Offering will be used to fund the Company’s property-related expenditures and for working capital purposes. The Shares issued under the Offering are subject to a hold period expiring on December 18, 2026.

Upon closing of the Offering, the Company paid finders’ fees of $4,500.00 to certain arm’s length third parties who assisted in introducing subscribers to the Offering.

A director of the Company (the “Insider”) participated in the Offering by subscribing for 1,000,000 Shares at the Issue Price. Participation of the Insider in the Offering constitutes a related-party transaction for the purposes of Multilateral Instrument 61-101 – Protection of Minority Security Holders in Special Transactions (“MI 61-101”). The issuance of Shares to the Insider is exempt from the valuation requirement of MI 61-101 by virtue of the exemption contained in section 5.5(b) as the Company’s securities are not listed on a specified market and from the minority shareholder approval requirements of MI 61-101 by virtue of the exemption contained in section 5.7(1)(a) of MI 61-101, in that the fair market value of the consideration of the Shares issued to the Insider of the Company does not exceed 25% of the Company’s market capitalization. The Company did not file a material change report at least 21 days in advance of the closing of the Offering as the participation of such Insider in the Offering had not been confirmed at that time.

This press release is not an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy the securities in the United States or in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to qualification or registration under the securities laws of such jurisdiction. The securities being offered have not been, nor will they be, registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and such securities may not be offered or sold within the United States or to, or for the account or benefit of, U.S. persons absent registration or an applicable exemption from U.S. registration requirements and applicable U.S. state securities laws.

For further information please contact:

Morgan Tincher

Chief Executive Officer
Email: info@auricresources.com

Phone: 236-521-0436

This news release may contain certain “Forward-Looking Statements” within the meaning of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and “forward-looking information” within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws. When or if used in this news release, the words “anticipate”, “believe”, “estimate”, “expect”, “target”, “plan”, “forecast”, “may”, “schedule” and similar words or expressions identify forward-looking statements or information. These forward-looking statements or information may relate to use of proceeds from the Offering and other factors or information. Such statements represent the Company’s current views with respect to future events and are necessarily based upon a number of assumptions and estimates that, while considered reasonable by the Company, are inherently subject to significant business, economic, competitive, political and social risks, contingencies and uncertainties. Many factors, both known and unknown, could cause results, performance or achievements to be materially different from the results, performance or achievements that are or may be expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. The Company does not intend, and does not assume any obligation, to update these forward-looking statements or information to reflect changes in assumptions or changes in circumstances or any other events affecting such statements and information other than as required by applicable laws, rules and regulations.

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Lithium Chile Provides Shareholder Update Following Investment Canada Act Notice

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 06:00:00 MDT

TSX Venture Exchange: LITH

OTC-QB: LTMCF

CALGARY, ALBERTA – TheNewswire - August 19, 2026 - Lithium Chile Inc. (“Lithium Chile” or the “Company”) is providing shareholders with an update following its August 17, 2026, announcement that the Company and China Union Holdings Ltd. (“China Union” or “CUH”) had received a notice (the “Notice”) pursuant to subsection 25.2(1) of the Investment Canada Act (the “ICA”) in connection with the proposed sale of all of the outstanding shares of Argentum Lithium S.A. (“Argentum”) to China Union (the “Transaction”).

1) Lithium Chile and China Union Remain Committed to Closing the Transaction

Following receipt of the Notice, representatives of Lithium Chile and China Union, together with their respective legal advisors, met to discuss the Notice and assess the legal, regulatory and transactional alternatives available to them.

The Company believes this is an important message for its shareholders: The Transaction has not been abandoned; both parties remain firmly committed to closing the Transaction and are actively coordinating their respective resources and options to achieve that outcome.

2) Lithium Chile Continues to Challenge the Jurisdictional Basis for the Review

Lithium Chile continues to maintain the position set out in its January 7, 2026 correspondence to Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (“ISED”) that the proposed sale of Argentum does not constitute an investment in a Canadian business contemplated by subsection 25.1(c) of the ICA.

The Transaction involves the sale of all outstanding shares of Argentum, an Argentine corporation whose sole asset is a 62.2% interest in another Argentine corporation, ARLI S.A., that owns and operates the Argentine mineral project, Arizaro, located in Salta Province, Argentina.

Argentum does not carry on all or any part of its operations in Canada;
Argentum does not maintain a place of operations in Canada;
Argentum does not employ individuals in Canada in connection with its operations; and
Argentum does not own assets in Canada used in carrying on its operations.

On that basis, Lithium Chile continues to believe that the sale of Argentum falls outside the jurisdiction contemplated by the applicable provisions of the ICA.

The Company intends to advance that position and, together with its advisors, evaluate all courses of action available to it.

3) Timing of the Notice and Regulatory Certainty

Lithium Chile believes the timing of the Notice raises serious concerns regarding regulatory certainty, procedural fairness and the ability of shareholders to rely on a transparent regulatory process.

The Company announced the Transaction on December 22, 2025 and proactively notified ISED on January 7, 2026, outlining its position that the sale of Argentum fell outside the applicable provisions of the ICA. More than seven months then passed without response or indication of a review, while Lithium Chile continued to meet its continuous disclosure obligations through repeated public updates.

That regulatory silence became material to both the Company and its shareholders. Investors were entitled to assess the Transaction, buy or sell shares and make investment decisions based on the public record and the reasonable understanding that no ICA review had been initiated.

Lithium Chile believes there must be a reasonable point at which a Canadian public company and its shareholders can rely on the absence of regulatory action, particularly where the regulator has been proactively notified and the Company has continued to make transparent public disclosure throughout the process.

Allowing the market to rely on that disclosure for more than seven months before intervening creates precisely the type of uncertainty that continuous disclosure obligations are intended to prevent. The consequences extend beyond Lithium Chile, creating uncertainty for shareholders and transaction counterparties and undermining confidence in the predictability of Canada’s capital markets.

Lithium Chile intends to raise these concerns through the appropriate channels as part of its response.

4) Lithium Chile Is Evaluating All Available Alternatives

While Lithium Chile and China Union remain focused on completing the Transaction as presently contemplated, the Company is also evaluating alternative structures that could achieve Lithium Chile’s objective of monetizing its interest in the Arizaro Project while complying with all applicable laws and regulatory requirements.

The regulatory uncertainty also affects Lithium Chile’s broader business plans, including the intended reinvestment of Transaction proceeds into its other high-potential projects in Chile, which may now be delayed pending resolution of the ICA process.

Steve Cochrane, President and CEO of Lithium Chile, commented:

“Our message to shareholders is straightforward: China Union remains committed to this Transaction, Lithium Chile remains committed to this Transaction, and we are working together to determine the most effective path forward.

We were transparent from the beginning. We publicly disclosed the Transaction, proactively notified the federal government, clearly explained our jurisdictional position and continued to keep our shareholders fully informed as the Transaction progressed.

After receiving no response for more than seven months, we are understandably concerned by the timing of this notice and the uncertainty it creates for our shareholders. We intend to vigorously defend our position while at the same time evaluating every lawful alternative available to us to complete the transaction.”

The Company will provide further updates regarding the Transaction and the ICA process as material developments occur.

ABOUT LITHIUM CHILE

Lithium Chile Inc. is an exploration company with a portfolio of 11 properties spanning 106,136 hectares in Chile and 29,245 hectares on the Salar de Arizaro in Argentina. The Company has successfully advanced its Arizaro project with the completion of an NI 43-101 compliant Resource Report, a Preliminary Economic Assessment and a Prefeasibility Study which are all accessible on Sedar+.ca under Lithium Chile’s profile.

ISSUER CONTACT

To find out more about Lithium Chile, please contact:

Steven Cochrane, President and CEO via email: steve@lithiumchile.ca, or

Michelle DeCecco, COO via email: michelle@lithiumchile.ca or phone: +1 587-287-9355

FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS AND RISK FACTORS:

This news release contains certain statements that may constitute “forward-looking information” within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws. Forward-looking information in this news release includes, but is not limited to, statements regarding the proposed sale of the shares of Argentum to China Union; the commitment of the parties to pursue completion of the Transaction; the parties’ response to the notice received under the ICA; Lithium Chile’s position regarding the application and jurisdiction of the ICA; the process under the ICA; the parties’ engagement with ISED and other governmental authorities; the pursuit of legal or other remedies; the evaluation of alternative corporate, transaction or ownership structures; the potential reorganization, continuance, re-domiciliation, merger or restructuring of the Company or the Transaction; the potential involvement of third parties; the monetization of the Arizaro Project; and the ability of the parties to complete the Transaction, whether on the terms currently contemplated, pursuant to an alternative structure, or at all.

Forward-looking information is based on management’s current expectations, estimates, assumptions and projections and is subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results or events to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking information. Such risks and uncertainties include, without limitation, the possibility that an order for further review may be made under the ICA; the timing and outcome of the ICA process; the possibility that conditions, undertakings or other requirements may be imposed; the possibility that the Transaction may be delayed, modified, restructured or not completed; the ability of the Company and China Union to agree upon or implement an alternative transaction structure; legal, tax, regulatory and commercial risks associated with any alternative structure; and other risks described in the Company's continuous disclosure filings available under its profile on SEDAR+.

Although the Company believes that the expectations and assumptions reflected in such forward-looking information are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on forward-looking information because the Company can give no assurance that such expectations will prove to be correct. The forward-looking information contained in this news release is provided as of the date hereof, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise such information to reflect new events or circumstances, except as required by applicable securities laws.

Juggernaut Drills 30.11 Meters Of Quartz-Sulphide Mineralization Intersects Big Mack Zone Over 450 Meters On Strike And To Depth Of 1/2 Km And Remains Wide Open For Expansion On New District Scale High-Grade Gold Silver Copper Discovery On 100% Controlled Big One Property, Golden Triangle, B.C.

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 05:45:00 MDT

Vancouver, British Columbia – August 19, 2026 – TheNewswire – Juggernaut Exploration Ltd (JUGR: TSX.V) (OTCPK: JUGRF) (FSE: 4JE) (the “Company” or “Juggernaut”) is pleased to report that initial observations from the maiden drill program have already confirmed the extent of the Big Mac Zone to a depth of 1/2 kilometre (500 m) and a strike of 450 m where broad intervals up to 30.11 meters of quartz-sulphide mineralization have been intersected on the newly discovered district scale gold, silver, copper rich system on the 100% controlled Big One property (the “Property”), Golden Triangle, British Columbia. The Big Mac Zone remains wide open both laterally and at depth. Multiple drill holes intersected substantial intervals of broad quartz-sulphide veins and shears containing quartz-sulphide mineralization and textures visually similar to those observed in surface samples that assayed up to 114.60 g/t AuEq (3.66 oz/t AuEq) and continuous channel cuts yielding up to 4.89 g/t AuEq over 5.21 meters. The drill program has been significantly expanded and remains ongoing.

LINK TO BIG MAC VIDEO

Big Mac vein highlights:

The Big Mac Zone has a confirmed strike on surface of 450 m with a down-dip extent confirmed in drill core of 500 m and remains wide open for expansion both laterally and at depth. Multiple drill holes intersected substantial intervals of broad quartz-sulphide veins and shears up to 30.11 m wide containing chalcopyrite, galena and sphalerite, similar to those seen in high-grade gold-bearing samples collected on surface.

LINK TO BIG MAC SCALE MAP HERE

Drill hole BO-26-14 intersected the Big Mac Zone in a 30.11 m interval from 461.40 m to 491.51 m containing two shear zones separated by pervasively silicified diorite with minor disseminated pyrite and sphalerite. The first shear zone consists of a 3.46 m interval from 461.40 m to 464.86 m characterized by strongly sheared diorite containing veins with up to 2% disseminated pyrite. The second shear zone is characterized by strongly foliated and silicified diorite with trace amounts of sulphides. Assays are pending.

BO-26-14 COMPARISON FIGURES

Drill hole BO-26-02 intersected the Big Mac Zone in a 11.22 m interval from 117.48 m to 128.70 m characterized by veins and veinlets up to 1 m wide containing up to 2% pyrite with trace amounts of chalcopyrite enveloped by strong quartz-sericite alteration. Assays are pending.

BO-26-02 COMPARISON FIGURES

- Drill hole BO-26-18 intercepted the Big Mac Zone in a 10.04 m interval from 374.51 m to 384.55 m containing strongly foliated diorite with disseminated pyrite and veins with up to 1% pyrite, as well as pervasive quartz-sericite alteration. Assays are pending.

BO-26-18 COMPARISON FIGURES

- Drill hole BO-26-05 intersected the Big Mac Zone in a 9.12 m interval from 130.02 m to 139.14 m consisting of strongly sheared diorite with veins and veinlets containing up to 1% pyrite as well as galena enveloped by pervasive quartz-sericite alteration. Assays are pending.

BO-26-05 COMPARISON FIGURES

Drill hole BO-26-07 intercepted the Big Mac Zone in a 6.57 m interval from 153.66 m to 160.23 m containing disseminated pyrite within the shear zone as well as in veins up to 20 cm wide with strong quart-sericite alteration. Assays are pending.

BO-26-07 COMPARISON FIGURES

- Drill hole BO-26-04 intersected the Big Mac Zone in a 5.26 m interval from 122.81 m to 128.07 m characterized by veins and veinlets up to 0.5 m wide containing up to 2% pyrite with trace amounts of galena enveloped by strong quartz-sericite alteration. Assays are pending.

BO-26-04 COMPARISON FIGURES

Surface exploration at the Big Mac Vein has returned several high-grade results, highlighted by grab samples assaying up to 114.60 g/t AuEq (3.66 oz/t AuEq) and a continuous channel cut yielding 4.89 g/t AuEq over a width of 5.21 meters.
Drilling as well as geological mapping confirms that the vein and its hosting shear structure measure up to 30 m wide, with a surface exposure of over 450 m and a vertical relief of up to 360 m. The system remains open along strike and at depth.
Microscopic inspection has also identified coarse-grained, free-milling gold up to 150 microns in size within the vein, indicating highly favorable metallurgical and processing characteristics as the company advances this target.
Pervasive propylitic alteration outside the veins and shear zones has been confirmed in all drill holes that intercepted the Big Mac vein to date, strongly indicating proximity to a buried porphyry core.
As a result of the remarkable mineralization and intercepts length observed in drill core confirming the robust nature of this district scale system, the fully funded 2026 drill program has been expanded by ~30% from 10,000 m to ~13,000 m.

Manuele (Lele) Lazzarotto, President and COO of Juggernaut Exploration states: “The 2026 inaugural drill program has already exceeded the team’s expectations with multiple significant broad intercepts of quartz-sulphide veining up to 30.11 m wide on the Big Mac Zone that look similar to those sampled on surface that assayed high-grade gold up to 114.60 g/t AuEq. The initial Drilling has already confirmed that we were only seeing the tip of the iceberg on surface on Big Mac that now exceeds 450 m of strike and 500 m to depth and remains wide open. Based on these exceptional initial results, the Company has significantly expanded the drill program with multiple holes to ~13,000 m. We look forward to continuing to expand on this discovery in the third dimension both to depth and along strike and we are certain it will provide many additional pleasant surprises as drilling continues. Juggernaut Exploration is on track with discovery and looks forward to unlocking the full potential of this newly discovered district-scale gold system and building value for its shareholders for years to come. We plan to report additional results from the Big One property in the immediate future as the drill program continues with two drill rigs located on the Big Mac and Whopper zones within the 22 km2 Eldorado system.”

The fully funded 2026 inaugural drill program has been expanded from 10,000 m to 13,000 m of drilling with two drill rigs and is designed to test the largest and most extensive veins hosted within the 22 km2 Eldorado zone, where surface samples assayed up to 263.70 g/t AuEq or 8.48 oz/t AuEq and channel cuts assayed up to 4.89 g/t AuEq over 5.21 m from >400 mineralized veins that are up to 10 m wide hosted in shear zones up to 50 m wide, and are exposed on surface for >1 km with >1 km of vertical relief and remain open. The planned drill holes are designed to intersect areas where multiple occurrences of gold visible to the naked eye (VG) have been identified in surface channel and grab samples from the Whopper Zone, the Big Mac Zone, and the Gold Dome Zone.

Drilling, sampling and detailed mapping have confirmed that gold mineralization on Big One is linked to a Jurassic to Cretaceous transpressional system and associated intrusive sources, coeval with the magmatic events that formed the nearby multi-million-ounce Galore Creek copper, gold, silver porphyry deposit. Mineralized veins and shear zones were emplaced through brittle-ductile deformation during and after the Jurassic period, forming a major structural corridor at Big One. This newly discovered district-scale system shows widespread porphyry-style propylitic alteration, which will help vector in on the source of the extensive mineralization confirmed in multiple recently exposed gold-rich shear zones and veins.

Big One Gold-Rich District-Scale System Highlights:

Link to map with samples > 1 g/t AuEq

The district-scale Eldorado System covers an area of 22 km that remains wide open where grab samples assayed up to 263.70 g/t AuEq or 8.48 oz/t AuEq (256.60 g/t Au, 546.00 g/t Ag, 0.43 % Cu, 0.41 % Pb and 0.01 % Zn) from 400 mineralized veins that remain open and are up to 10 m wide, hosted in shear zones up to 50 m wide, and are exposed on surface for 500 m with 1 km of vertical relief.

Link to Gold Dome Figure

Link to Whopper Zone Figure

The Gold Swarm Discovery is a 3 km area of strong gold potential with 100 gold-rich polymetallic veins exposed on surface for 200 m and up to 4.5 m wide with up to 700 m of vertical relief, where grab samples assayed up to 231.81 g/t AuEq or 7.45 oz/t AuEq (226.94 g/t Au, 335.00 g/t Ag, 0.00 % Cu, 4.99 % Pb and 0.01 % Zn) that remains open.

Link to Goldswarm Figure

41% (219 samples out of 527) collected within the Eldorado System in 2024 and 2025 assayed 1 g/t AuEq; 65% (28 samples out of 43) collected within the Gold Swarm Zone in 2024 and 2025 assayed 1 g/t AuEq.
Gold samples up to 256.60 g/t or 8.25 oz/t, silver samples up 2810 g/t or 90.34 oz/t, and copper samples up to 14.40 % were collected on Big One.
Results from a petrographic study prepared by the Colorado School of Mines confirmed that gold occurs as relatively pure, free milling gold up to 150 microns in size. Additionally, fluid inclusions with both liquid and gaseous CO bubbles have been observed within the gold-mineralized quartz veins indicating that fluids are generated at high-pressures confirming a magmatic origin, potentially a porphyry.
The polymetallic veins, alteration signature, geochemical path finder element signature, and geophysical anomalies strongly indicate the presence of a large common buried gold, silver, copper rich porphyry feeder source or similar magmatic source or sources at depth responsible for the extensive district scale high-grade gold, silver, copper veining confirmed on surface.
Detailed mapping has confirmed that mineralization at Eldorado and Gold Swarm is linked to a Jurassic to Cretaceous transpressional system and intrusive sources, coeval with the magmatic events that formed the nearby multi-million-ounce Galore Creek copper, gold, silver porphyry deposit.
The district scale system shows widespread porphyry-style propylitic alteration, with the final phase of alteration occurring simultaneously with mineralization, which will help vector towards the potential source of the mineralization seen in the gold-rich shear zones and veins on surface that remain open.
Mineralized veins and shear zones were emplaced through brittle-ductile deformation during and after the Jurassic period, forming a major structural corridor at Big One defined by northeast, east, and northwest trends, confirming common orientations as well as similar geochemical signatures and textures of the gold-mineralized veins along the 15 km Highway of Gold corridor surrounding the snowcap of Deeker Glacier strongly indicating that the gold-rich mineralization found throughout is all part of one district-scale gold system that remains open.
The overall geochemistry of the gold-rich mineralized veins is clean with no occurrence of deleterious elements such as mercury or arsenic.
The 5-year drill permit valid until March 31, 2031, will allow the Company to define the extent of the mineralization at depth as well as fully understand the geometry of the system and related drivers of the mineralization in preparation for a future resource.

The Big One property is situated in a region that is well known for hosting precious metal and porphyry deposits, several of which occur near the property including the multiple porphyry systems at Galore Creek, the world’s largest known gold reserve at KSM and the polymetallic copper project at Shaft Creek, as well as the Brucejack high-grade epithermal gold deposit, and the structurally controlled high-grade hydrothermal gold-silver zones at Trophy and Sphal Creek. The property geology is favorable to host these types of deposits as confirmed by the presence of extensive areas of propylitic alteration, untested geophysical anomalies, strong silt, soil and rock geochemistry including path finder elements directly related to porphyry systems, key structures and textures, porphyry-style mineralization, and high-grade polymetallic veins, that have been discovered on the Big One property.

The Big One property can be accessed year-round via helicopter from the Glenora/Telegraph Creek Road at the Barrington Mine (33 km to the north-northeast) as well as the Galore Creek Road (15 km to the southeast). The Canadian government committed $20 M to extend/improve the Galore Creek Road to within 15 km of the Big One property. The property is 2 km west of the Scud River airstrip used in the early days of Galore Creek.

The Big One property exploration qualifies for the Critical Mineral Exploration Tax Credit (CMETC).

Table 1: Collar information for holes reported. Information will be updated once drilling is completed.

Hole ID	CRS	Easting (m)	Northing (m)	Elevation (m)	Azimuth (deg)	Dip (deg)	Length (m)
BO-26-18	NAD83/UTM Z9N	317652	6364810	Not measured	300	48	500
BO-26-14	NAD83/UTM Z9N	317652	6364810	Not measured	100	65	624
BO-26-7	NAD83/UTM Z9N	317652	6365014	Not measured	342	87	612
BO-26-5	NAD83/UTM Z9N	317652	6365014	Not measured	342	75	192
BO-26-4	NAD83/UTM Z9N	317652	6365014	Not measured	342	65	315
BO-26-2	NAD83/UTM Z9N	317652	6365014	Not measured	342	55	453

About Juggernaut Exploration Ltd.

Juggernaut Exploration Ltd. is a preeminent explorer and generator of precious and strategic metals projects in the prolific Golden Triangle of northwestern British Columbia. Its projects are located in globally recognized geological settings and in geopolitically stable jurisdictions, making them amenable to mining in Canada. Juggernaut is a member and active supporter of CASERM, a collaborative venture between the Colorado School of Mines and Virginia Tech. Juggernaut’s key strategic cornerstone shareholder is Crescat Capital.

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Juggernaut Exploration Ltd.

Dan Stuart

Chief Executive Officer

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Qualified Person

Rein Turna, P. Geo is the qualified person as defined by National Instrument 43-101, for Juggernaut Exploration projects, and supervised the preparation of, and has reviewed and approved, the technical information in this release.

Disclaimer

The reader is cautioned that grab samples are spot samples which are typically, but not exclusively, constrained to mineralization. Grab samples are selective in nature and collected to determine the presence or absence of mineralization and are not intended to be representative of the material sampled.

QA/QC Protocol

Oriented NQ-diameter diamond drill core from the drill program is placed in core boxes by the drill crew contracted by the Company. Core boxes are transported by helicopter to the staging area and then transported by truck to the core shack. The core is then re-orientated, meterage blocks are checked, meter marks are labelled, Recovery and RQD measurements taken, and primary bedding and secondary structural features including veins, dykes, cleavage, and shears are noted and measured. The core is then described and transcribed in MX Deposit data management software. Drill core containing quartz breccia, stockwork, veining and/or sulphide(s), or notable alteration is selectively sampled in lengths of 0.5 to 1.5 meters. Samples are selected from continuous intervals of mineralization and/or other relevant geological features, including shoulder samples that extend for 3 meters into adjacent unmineralized and/or unaltered country rock. Along barren core intervals devoid of mineralization or significant geological features, one 1 meter sample is collected every ten meters. Core samples are cut lengthwise in half: one-half remains in the box and the other half is inserted in a clean plastic bag with a sample tag. The bagged samples are then weighed and secured with a zip tie. Certified reference materials (CRMs), blanks and duplicates are added in the sample stream at a rate of 10%. To ensure analytical anonymity, CRM identification labels are removed prior to submission to the laboratory. Additional out-of-sequence blanks are introduced immediately following core samples that contain visible gold to the naked eye (VG-NE) or visibly high-grade sulphide mineralization.

Grab, channels, chip and talus samples were collected by foot with helicopter assistance. Prospective areas included, but were not limited to, proximity to MINFile locations, placer creek occurrences, regional soil anomalies, and potential gossans based on high-resolution satellite imagery. The rock grab and chip samples were extracted using a rock hammer, or hammer and chisel to expose fresh surfaces and to liberate a sample of anywhere between 0.5 to 5.0 kilograms. All sample sites were flagged with biodegradable flagging tape and marked with the sample number. All sample sites were recorded using hand-held GPS units (accuracy 3-10 meters) and sample ID, easting, northing, elevation, type of sample (outcrop, subcrop, float, talus, chip, grab, etc.) and a description of the rock were recorded on all-weather paper. Samples are then inserted in a clean plastic bag with a sample tag for transport and shipping to the geochemistry lab. QA/QC samples including blanks, certified reference materials, and duplicate samples are inserted regularly into the sample sequence at a rate of 10%.

All samples are transported in rice bags sealed with numbered security tags. The rice bags are transported from the core shacks to the MSALABS facilities in Terrace, BC. MSALABS is certified with both AC89-IAS and ISO/IEC Standard 17025:2017. The core samples undergo preparation via drying, crushing to ~70% of the material passing a 2 mm sieve and riffle splitting. The sample splits are weighed and transferred into three plastic jars, each containing between 300 g and 500 g of crushed sample material. A 250 g split is pulverized to ensure at least 85% of the material passes through a 75 µm sieve. The crushed samples are transported to the MSALABS PhotonAssayTM facility in Prince George, where gold concentrations are quantified via photon assay analysis (method CPA-Au1). Samples that result in gold concentrations ≥5 ppm are analyzed to extinction. Photon assay uses high-energy X-rays (photons) to excite atomic nuclei within the jarred samples, inducing the emission of secondary gamma rays, which are measured to quantify gold concentrations. The assays from all jars are combined on a weight-averaged basis. Multielement analyses are carried at the MSALABS facilities in Surrey, BC, where 250 g of pulverized splits are analyzed via ICF6xx and IMS-230 methods. The IMS-230 method uses 4-acid digestion (a combination of hydrochloric, nitric, perchloric and hydrofluoric acids) followed by inductively coupled plasma emission spectrometry to quantify concentrations of 48 elements. Samples with over-limit results for Ag, Cu, Pb and Zn undergo ore-grade analysis via the ICF-6xx method (where ‘xx’ denotes the target metal). This method employs 4-acid digestion followed by inductively coupled plasma emission spectrometry.

Gold Equivalent (AuEq) metal values are calculated using: Au 4004.43 USD/oz, Ag 48.80 USD/oz, Cu 5.09 USD/lbs, Pb 2026.43 USD/ton and Zn 3054.88 USD/ton on October 31, 2025. There is potential for economic recovery of gold, silver, copper, lead, and zinc from these occurrences based on other mining and exploration projects in the same Golden Triangle Mining Camp with similar style of high-grade gold mineralization where Juggernaut’s project is located such as the Brucejack Mine and the Homestake Ridge Gold Project. Here, AuEq values were calculated using multi-year running averages for metal price, and included provisions for metallurgical recoveries, treatment charges, refining costs, and transportation. Recoveries for Au, Ag, Cu, Pb and Zn on Big One are not known but are assumed to be similar with 85 % gold recovery, 75 % silver recovery, 75 % copper recovery, 75 % zinc recovery and 50 % Pb recovery. The quoted reference of metallurgical recoveries is not from Juggernaut’s Big One project and there is no guarantee that such recoveries will ever be achieved, unless detailed metallurgical work such as in a Feasibility Study will be completed on the Big One project.

Drill core intervals are reported as drill lengths, where the true width is estimated to be 80-90% of the length. The widths of the mineralized intervals were defined to reflect both the assay results and the mineralized veining observed in drill core. Veining constrains the local width of the mineralized zone, while assay results define the grade distribution within that zone. Reported intervals are therefore intended to represent geologically meaningful zone widths at the point of intersection.

The reported assays of drill intervals were calculated as length-weighted average grades using the individual sample assay results and their corresponding sample lengths. The average grade for each interval was determined by dividing the sum of the products of each sample grade and sample length by the total sampled interval length (Σ[grade × sample length] / Σ[sample length]). This method accounts for variations in sample length and provides a representative average grade over the reported interval.

FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENT

Certain disclosure in this release may constitute forward-looking statements that are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties relating to Juggernaut’s operations that may cause future results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by those forward-looking statements, including its ability to complete the contemplated private placement. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these statements.

NOT FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES OR TO U.S. PERSONS OR FOR DISTRIBUTION TO U.S. NEWSWIRE SERVICES. THIS PRESS RELEASE DOES NOT CONSTITUTE AN OFFER TO SELL OR AN INVITATION TO PURCHASE ANY SECURITIES DESCRIBED IN IT.

Viva Gold to Host Interactive Webinar with Perennial Mine Builder, President & CEO Jim Hesketh

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 05:00:00 MDT

VANCOUVER, BC – August 19, 2026 – TheNewswire – Viva Gold Corp. ("Viva Gold" or the "Company") (TSX-V: VAU; OTCQB: VAUCF) is pleased to invite shareholders, analysts, and members of the financial community to a live webinar in which management will provide a corporate update on the advancement of its Tonopah Gold Project in Nevada. The presentation will outline expected timelines for the Company's ongoing Prefeasibility Study ("PFS"), status of its baseline studies and mine permitting effort, and will feature a deeper technical review of the Company's newly announced high-grade discovery at Midway Hills.

The webinar will be led by James Hesketh, President and Chief Executive Officer. A live question-and-answer session will follow the formal presentation.

Webinar Details

Date: Tuesday, August 25th

Time: 11 a.m. EDT/8 a.m. PDT

Registration: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_3Ak6lTGNRR-iXcMl4bCs5w

Participants are encouraged to register in advance using the link above. A replay of the webinar will be made available on the Company's website at www.vivagoldcorp.com following the event.

What Will Be Covered

During the webinar, management intends to discuss:

Prefeasibility Study progress and timing– an update on the workstreams feeding the PFS and the Company's expected timeline to a final PFS report.
Permitting– an overview of the federal and state permitting process for the Tonopah Gold Project and expected key milestones.
Technical deep dive on the Midway Hills discovery– a detailed look at the geology, drill results, and exploration upside of the new high-grade zone, including the potential to add higher-grade material to the project.

Spotlight: The Midway Hills High-Grade Discovery

In July 2026, Viva Gold announced a major new high-grade gold discovery at Midway Hills, located within the Tonopah Gold Project. Highlights from the discovery included drill hole TG2617, which returned 35.1 metres averaging 1.6 g/t gold and 16.7 g/t silver, including 1.5 metres of 18.4 g/t gold and 76.9 g/t silver. The hole bottomed in strong mineralization and remains open in all directions, underscoring the potential for further expansion. Hole TG2616, drilled 100 meters east of TG2617, returned 38.1 metres averaging 0.9 g/t gold and 6.8 g/t silver, including 6.1 meters of 3.6 g/t gold and 22.5 g/t silver.

The webinar will provide the technical community with additional context on how the Midway Hills discovery fits within the broader Tonopah system and how the Company intends to advance it alongside the PFS and permitting workstreams.

Management Commentary

"The Tonopah Gold Project continues to advance on multiple fronts, and this webinar is an opportunity to walk the market through exactly where we stand on the prefeasibility study, our EIA submission, and permitting," said James Hesketh, President and CEO of Viva Gold. "The Midway Hills discovery has generated significant interest, and we look forward to taking investors deeper into the technical story behind it and what it could mean for the future of the project."

About Viva Gold Corp

Viva Gold’s 100%-owned Tonopah Gold Project is located within a large land position in established gold-mining country on the prolific Walker Lane Structural Trend in western Nevada, approximately a 30-minute drive south of Kinross Gold’s Round Mountain Mine. Viva has defined a high-confidence gold mineral resource and has demonstrated the potential for an economically viable open-pit, heap leach/mill gold project through its 2025 preliminary economic assessment (“PEA”). Viva Gold is committed to advancing the Tonopah Gold Project in an environmentally and socially responsible manner, consistent with management’s core values.

Viva Gold is led by CEO James Hesketh, a 40-year mining industry veteran who has led the development and construction of eight mines globally. The Board and management team include experienced mining professionals with expertise in exploration, project development, construction, and mine operations.

Viva Gold trades on the TSX Venture Exchange (“VAU”), the OTCQB (“VAUCF”), and the Frankfurt Exchange (“7PB”). Viva currently has approximately 172 million shares outstanding. The Company is advancing its Tonopah Gold Project in mining-friendly Nevada with the support of institutional shareholders. More information is available on https://www.sedar.com and at www.vivagoldcorp.com.

For further information please contact:

James Hesketh, President & CEO

(720) 291-1775

jhesketh@vivagoldcorp.com

Graham Farrell, Investor Relations

(416) 842-9003

graham.farrell@vivagoldcorp.com

Forward-Looking Information :

This news release contains certain information that may constitute forward-looking information or forward-looking statements under applicable Canadian securities legislation (collectively, “forward-looking information”), including but not limited to drilling operations and estimates of gold mineral resource at the Tonopah Gold Project. This forward-looking information entails various risks and uncertainties that are based on current expectations, and actual results may differ materially from those contained in such information. These uncertainties and risks include, but are not limited to, the strength of the global economy, inflationary pressures, pandemics, and issues and delays related to permitting activities; the price of gold; operational, funding and liquidity risks; the potential for achieving targeted drill results, the degree to which mineral resource estimates are reflective of actual mineral resources; the degree to which factors which would make a mineral deposit commercially viable are present; the risks and hazards associated with drilling and mining operations; and the ability of Viva to fund its capital requirements. Risks and uncertainties about the Company’s business are more fully discussed in the Company’s disclosure materials filed with the securities regulatory authorities in Canada available at www.sedar.com. Readers are urged to read these materials. Viva assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking information or to update the reasons why actual results could differ from such information unless required by law.

Cautionary Note to Investors --- Investors are cautioned not to assume that any "measured mineral resources", "indicated mineral resources", or "inferred mineral resources" that the Company reports in this news release are or will be economically or legally mineable. United States investors are cautioned that while the SEC now recognizes "measured mineral resources", "indicated mineral resources" and "inferred mineral resources", investors should not assume that any part or all of the mineral deposits in these categories will ever be converted into a higher category of mineral resources or into mineral reserves. These terms have a great amount of uncertainty as to their economic and legal feasibility. Under Canadian regulations, estimates of inferred mineral resources may not form the basis of feasibility or pre-feasibility studies, except in limited circumstances. Further, "inferred mineral resources" have a great amount of uncertainty as to their existence and as to their economic and legal feasibility. It cannot be assumed that any part or all of an inferred mineral resource will ever be upgraded to a higher category. The mineral reserve and mineral resource data set out in this news release are estimates, and no assurance can be given that the anticipated tonnages and grades will be achieved or that the indicated level of recovery will be realized.

Total Metals Returns 31.7 g/t Au Grab Sample and Confirms High-Priority Drill Targets at its Menary High-Grade Gold Project, Ontario

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 03:00:00 MDT

August 19, 2026 – TheNewswire - Toronto, ON - Total Metals Corp. (“Total Metals” or the “Company”) (TSX-V: TT) (OTCQB: TTTMF) (FSE: O4N) is pleased to announce assay results from the initial property mapping and sampling program at its Menary Gold Property (the “Project”) located in Northwestern Ontario.

“Our initial mapping and sampling program has successfully validated the high-grade nature of the Menary property, particularly at the Galbraith 'A' and Wagg zones. Collecting 83 grab samples where over 50% were mineralized—including a standout 31.7 g/t Au sample with visible gold—confirms the robust nature of this gold system. We are now leveraging these results to establish the property-scale structural controls, which will allow us to define precise, high-priority targets for our upcoming drill program” commented Total Metals Executive Chairman Michael Dehn.

HIGHLIGHTS:

Excellent gold assay results received from initial prospecting grab samples include:

31.7 g/t, from Galbraith ”A” Zone
9.61 g/t, from Wagg Zone
6.42 g/t from Galbraith “A” Zone and
3.46 g/t from Wagg Zone

Work proceeding to establish property-scale structural control of gold occurrences and new high-priority targets. Permit preparation for drilling underway.

Work Program Description and Results

Exploration by previous operators have identified four high-grade gold showings at Menary including Galbraith “A”, Wagg, New Shear and Road zones. Limited historic exploration was focussed and mostly limited to the immediate area of the showings with the most advanced work (including trenching channel sampling and drilling) done at Galbraith “A” and Wagg zones (see December 22, 2025 news release for summary). Historical grab sample results from previous operators returned values of up to 8,120 g/t gold in the Galbraith “A” zone. The location of gold showings on the property is shown in Figure 1 followed by a summary of significant historical grab samples from previous operators in Table1.

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Figure 1. Menary property geology and gold occurrences showing distribution of historic grab samples from previous operators.

Table 1. Description and location of significant (>5 g/t Au) historic grab samples from previous operators at the Menary property.

Sample Number	Zone	Easting	Northing	Ag (g/t)	Au (g/t)
RRR399113	Galbraith "A"	435650	5426707	91.7	8,120
RRR399115	Galbraith "A"	435650	5426707	19.15	1,885
RRR399114	Galbraith "A"	435651	5426708	19.55	1,400
RRR399112	Galbraith "A"	435650	5426707	7.78	566
RRR399057	Wagg	435629	5425846	1.39	186.5
RRR399106	Wagg	435608	5425863	3.33	134.5
RRR399058	Wagg	435618	5425904	1.34	51.1
RRR399107	Wagg	435627	5425847	0.54	29.7
L034352	Galbraith "A"	435606	5426696	0.32	15.25
RRR399116	New Shear	436210	5426246	1.74	11.05
RRR399122	Wagg	435507	5425633	0.28	9.56
L034322	Galbraith "A"	435727	5426665	0.19	9.12
L034303	Galbraith "A"	435608	5426687	0.10	8.75
RRR399004	Wagg	435645	5425835	0.19	6.86
RRR399014	Wagg	435624	5425837	0.50	6.72
RRR399118	New Shear	436211	5426253	20.6	6.00

Coordinate datum NAD83 / Zone 15

A field crew contracted from Bayside Geoscience Inc. completed a short six-day initial field campaign to confirm the orientation of known vein zones and previous sampling on the property on the property as well as evaluate trends in government geophysics and satellite imagery to help establish a structural framework to guide subsequent phases of exploration.

A total of 83 grab samples of quartz vein and altered rock material were collected for analysis of which 55% were noted to be mineralized with sulphides or gossanous. Two quartz vein samples were noted to contain visible gold. Significant results (>1 g/t Au) from the sampling program are presented in Table 2 and spatial distribution of all 2026 samples in Figure 2.

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Figure 2. Menary property geology and gold occurrences showing distribution of grab samples from 2026 program.

Table 2. Description and location of significant (>1 g/t Au) grab samples of the 2026 program.

Sample Number	Site Type	Zone	Easting	Northing	Lithology	Mineralization Present	Ag (g/t)	Au (g/t)
H185013	Outcrop	Galbraith “A”	435715	5426607	Quartz Vein	Visible Gold (fine specks in fracture)	3.67	31.7
H185042	Outcrop	Wagg	435635	5425837	Quartz Vein	Intense Gossan	0.23	9.61
H185034	Outcrop	Galbraith “A”	435608	5426688	Quartz Vein	Chalcopyrite	0.26	6.42
H185037	Outcrop	Wagg	435705	5425739	Quartz Vein	Pyrite-Chalcopyrite	0.58	3.46
H185039	Outcrop	Wagg	435656	5425834	Quartz Vein / Mafic Volcanics	Chalcopyrite-Arsenopyrite	0.36	1.05

Coordinate datum NAD83 / Zone 15

Of the two samples where visible gold was noted, only one returned a significant value (31.7 g/t Au) for Galbraith “A”. The other sample, also from Galbraith “A” did not return a significant gold value with an assay result of 0.21 g/t Au. Figure 3 shows the sampling area at a smaller scale, highlighting, the significant values

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Figure 3. Central part of Menary property highlighting significant (>1 g/t Au) samples from 2026 program.

Next Steps

To further enhance understanding and continue testing the gold potential on the property, the anticipated next steps for the project in 2026 are:

Complete a high-resolution drone airborne magnetic survey over the property. The Company recently completed a drone magnetic survey at its High Lake Gold property, this was valuable in identifying high potential gold exploration targets.
Complete a Phase 2 field program with further sampling and mapping to identify the highest priority drill targets. Phase 2 will include more rigorous channel sampling.
Submit a comprehensive advanced exploration permit for exploration drilling and expanded surface trenching.

Cautionary Notes on Grab Samples

Grab samples, as discussed in this press release, are derived from a selective rock sampling field method used to assess mineralization at a showing or other geologic features of interest in outcrop and are not necessarily representative of the mineralization hosted on the property as a whole. The assay grades of these samples should be considered as indicative of the presence of mineralization, not as an average grade.

With respect to historical grab samples, the Company’s review of the historical records and information reasonably substantiate the validity of the historical information presented in this news release; however, the Company cannot directly verify the accuracy of the historical data, including the procedures used for sample collection and analysis. Therefore, the Company encourages investors to exercise appropriate caution when evaluating the historical results.

QA/QC Procedures

Mapping and sampling on behalf of the Company was carried out by staff from Bayside Geoscience Inc. during the duration of the program. Rock samples were inserted and sealed in plastic bags together with sample tags. Certified reference material (CRM) standards and blanks were also inserted into the sample sequence within sealed plastic bags. All samples were securely delivered by Bayside personnel to AGAT Laboratories Ltd. All sample preparation and gold analysis, including initial 30 g fire assay AAS finish (202-051) and subsequent overlimit as applicable, was completed in Thunder Bay. All 4-Acid digestion and 48 multi-element analysis (ICP-OES/ICP-MS finish, 201-071) was done at AGAT’s Calgary location. As required, any sample >10 g/t Au was re-assayed with gravimetric (202-064) and metallic screen (202-121) methods. Internal laboratory standards and blanks were also analyzed by AGAT and reported with the certified assay results.

Menary Gold Project

The 275.6-hectare Menary property, located 18 km northeast of Coeur Mining’s Rainy River gold, is a property optioned from Destroismaisons CLM Holdings Corporation, where the Company may earn 100% interest in the property (see March 24, 2026 news release for full details).

Qualified Person

Robert Penczak, M.Sc., P.Geo (Ontario), Vice President of Exploration for the Company and a Qualified Person as defined by National Instrument 43-101, has reviewed and approved the scientific and technical information used in this news release.

About Total Metals Corp.

Total Metals Corp. is focused on developing and advancing its high-grade gold and critical mineral assets located in Eastern Canada. The Electrolode Project is targeting high-potential critical mineral plus gold resources and targets in three favorable geologic trends, located near major mines in the Red Lake Gold camp and is strategically located between Kinross Gold’s Great Bear Project and First Mining Gold’s Springpole Project. The Electrolode Project is fully permitted for exploration drilling and hosts 10 historic mineralized zones with significant expansion potential plus new, untested targets ready for further exploration. Total Metals also owns 100% of the High Lake and West Hawk Lake Project covering 958 hectares in two gold properties located along the Trans-Canada Highway straddling the Manitoba / Ontario border. The Purdex Zone on the High Lake property has significant exploration potential and will be the primary target for initial exploration and potential future mining activities. The West Hawk Lake property is comprised of a single mineral lease, located within southeastern Manitoba. The Company has an option on the Menary gold property, strategically located in the Kenora Mining Division of Ontario, sharing a common southern boundary with the Rainy River claims being acquired by Coeur Mining, Inc. ("Coeur") following its ~US$7 billion acquisition of New Gold Inc. The most recent addition to the Company is the Pick Lake property, consisting of 75 claims and a mining lease covering over 5,260 hectares, accessible via a road connected to the Trans-Canada Highway to the south. The Pick Lake critical minerals deposit has an average strike length of approximately 250m and a depth extension tested between 300 to 1200m.

www.totalmetalscorp.com

Cautionary Statements

Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in its policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy of this release.

Tyler Thorburn

President and Chief Executive Officer

info@totalmetalscorp.com

(416) 873-7662

Forward-Looking Information

This press release includes “forward-looking information” that is subject to assumptions, risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the control of the Company. Statements in this news release which are not purely historical are forward looking. Although the Company believes that any forward-looking statements in this news release are reasonable, there can be no assurance that any such forward-looking statements will prove to be accurate. The Company cautions readers that all forward-looking statements, are based on assumptions none of which can be assured and are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual events or results to differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements represent management’s best judgment based on information currently available. Readers are advised to rely on their own evaluation of such risks and uncertainties and should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements.

The forward-looking statements and information contained in this news release are made as of the date hereof and no undertaking is given to update publicly or revise any forward-looking statements or information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, unless so required by applicable securities laws or the TSX-V. The forward-looking statements or information contained in this news release are expressly qualified by this cautionary statement.

Western Star Resources Launches New Investor Presentation Showcasing Expanding U.S. Tungsten Platform and 2026 Path Toward Drilling

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 01:05:00 MDT

The presentation is available through the Company’s website at www.westernstarresources.com.

A U.S. TUNGSTEN PORTFOLIO MOVING FROM HISTORY TO MODERN EXPLORATION

The updated presentation highlights:

Eagle Point, New Mexico: a 100%-interest, past-producing tungsten project hosting eight historically mapped skarn bodies along approximately 1,500–2,000 feet of prospective granite-limestone contact [3]. Historical production totalled approximately 1,800 tons of scheelite-bearing material shipped to the U.S. Government stockpile at Deming during 1943–44, settled on a basis of 0.48% WO[1][2]. Surface sampling by the U.S. Geological Survey and the New Mexico Bureau of Geology and Mineral Resources (USGS/NMBGMR) includes sample LH705, a scheelite-rich outcrop sample, returning 27.6% WO₃ and 0.98% Mo [4]. In 1955 the U.S. Government prepared and recommended a Defense Minerals Exploration Administration exploration contract (Idm-E783, Docket DMEA-3701) under which it would have funded 75% of an exploration program involving shaft sinking and diamond drilling [3]. Historical estimates associated with Eagle Point are historical in nature, are not NI 43-101 compliant and are not being treated by the Company as current mineral resources or mineral reserves - see “Historical Estimates” below.

Rowland, Nevada: a past-producing tungsten project where Western Star’s 2026 exploration program returned selected rock, float and channel results of up to 4.02% WO, (sample RO-16-01, Rowland Main), as disclosed in the Company’s news release dated July 28, 2026. Soil geochemistry (news release dated July 10, 2026), UAV magnetics (news release dated June 17, 2026) and geological mapping have identified Central and Rowland Main as principal exploration target areas within an approximately one-kilometre geochemical corridor.

White Star, Nevada: a 100%-owned project adjacent to Rowland, where a 2026 selective rock sample (WS-16-02) returned 3.00% WO₃ and 711 ppm Mo as disclosed in the Company’s news release dated July 28, 2026. The Company’s first modern high-resolution UAV magnetic dataset, reported on July 15, 2026, has identified multiple interpreted target zones beyond the known historical workings.

Together, Rowland and White Star form the Company’s consolidated Jarbidge–Charleston tungsten footprint, an exploration concept covering more than six kilometres of prospective tungsten-bearing horizons. The Company has initiated drill-permitting activities with a USFS Plan of Operations due to be submitted shortly to cover the consolidated Jarbidge–Charleston district.

EAGLE POINT: POTENTIAL PATHWAY TOWARD RESOURCE DEFINITION

A central element of Western Star's forward strategy is the systematic advancement of the Eagle Point Tungsten Project.

ROWLAND AND WHITE STAR: BUILDING A NEVADA DISTRICT-SCALE TARGET PIPELINE

The Company believes this systematic approach provides a disciplined pathway for determining which targets warrant future drill testing.

U.S. CRITICAL-MINERAL POLICY AND POTENTIAL GOVERNMENT SUPPORT

Tungsten's importance to defence, aerospace, advanced manufacturing and technology has placed secure critical-mineral supply chains firmly within U.S. strategic policy discussions.

There is no assurance that the Company will qualify for, be awarded or receive funding under that solicitation or any other government program.

CEO COMMENTARY

Blake Morgan, President and Chief Executive Officer of Western Star Resources, commented:

“The purpose of this new presentation is to show investors exactly what Western Star has built and, more importantly, where we intend to take it next.

ADDITIONAL CANADIAN EXPLORATION OPTIONALITY

The updated investor presentation also highlights Western Star's 100%-owned Western Star Property in the Revelstoke Mining District of British Columbia.

VIEW THE NEW WESTERN STAR RESOURCES INVESTOR PRESENTATION

References

[1] Moore, J. I., Jr., 1952. Report of the Eagle Point Mine, Hidalgo County, New Mexico. Haile Mines, Inc., May 1952. New Mexico Bureau of Geology and Mineral Resources, mine file 4208.

[2] Report of the Eagle Point Mine, Hidalgo County, New Mexico. Undated typescript (archival annotation “1948?”). New Mexico Bureau of Geology and Mineral Resources, mine file 4207.

[5] Dale, V. B. and McKinney, W. A., 1959. Tungsten deposits of New Mexico. U.S. Bureau of Mines Report of Investigations 5517, 72 p.

[6] Coats, R. R., 1964. Geology of the Jarbidge quadrangle, Nevada–Idaho. U.S. Geological Survey Bulletin 1141-M, scale 1:62,500.

[7] British Columbia Geological Survey. MINFILE mineral occurrence database, Revelstoke Mining District. British Columbia Ministry of Mining and Critical Minerals.

WO₃ values quoted in this news release are calculated from elemental tungsten (W) using a conversion factor of 1.2611.

Historical Estimates

Quality Assurance and Quality Control

Qualified Person

About Western Star Resources

For additional information and to view the Company's new investor presentation, please visit www.westernstarresources.com. The Company's website is its current official corporate site.

For further information, please contact:

Blake Morgan
President, CEO and Director
Western Star Resources Inc.
Email: blake@acvc.vc
Phone: 236-878-4938

Forward-Looking Information

The Canadian Securities Exchange has neither approved nor disapproved the contents of this news release.

Neither the Canadian Securities Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

CleanGo Closes Non-Brokered Private Placement

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:00:00 MDT

Vancouver, B.C., HOUSTON, TX — August 18, 2026 – TheNewswire — CleanGo Innovations Inc. (CSE: CGII) (OTC: CLGOF) (FRA: APO2) (“CleanGo” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that further to its news release dated August 12, 2026, it has closed its non-brokered private placement (the “Offering”) of 934,696 units of the Company (each, a “Unit”) at a price of $0.77 per Unit for aggregate gross proceeds of $719,716.80.

Each Unit consists of one common share in the capital of the Company (each, a "Share") and one-half of one transferable common share purchase warrant (each whole warrant, a “Warrant”). Each Warrant entitles the holder to acquire one additional Share at an exercise price of $0.85 per Share for a period of two years from the date of issuance.

The Company intends to use the net proceeds of the Offering for general working capital and corporate purposes.

All securities issued under the Offering are subject to a statutory hold period of four months and one day from the date of issuance in accordance with applicable Canadian securities laws. The Offering remains subject to final approval by the Canadian Securities Exchange.

The securities issued pursuant to the Offering have not been and will not be registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or any U.S. state securities laws, and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an applicable exemption from such registration requirements.

About CleanGo Innovations Inc.

CleanGo Innovations Inc. is an international, publicly traded company that specializes in the development of early-staged, green, non-toxic and sustainable products used in retail, commercial and industrial applications.

The company is proud of its suite of proprietary, Green Seal Certified non-toxic green products that are Health Canada approved to claim 99.9% disinfecting of viruses and bacteria on a hard surface. CleanGo’s portfolio is proud to be a part of Cruelty Free / Leaping Bunny as a certified product while being both family and pet safe. It is CleanGo’s mission to create the world’s leading non-toxic, green solutions for the worlds cleaning problems.

CleanGo Innovations Inc. is an international company specializing in green cleaning, technological, and industrial solutions. Through its portfolio of specialized subsidiaries, CleanGo fosters engineering, blockchain, and financial innovations that modernize traditional industries for a highly connected global economy.

CleanGo Innovation’s experienced team brings new ideas and innovation based on science to find solutions to the problems of the current world we live in. Customers rely on quality, nontoxic products to keep their homes and business’s clean and their loved ones safe. CleanGo also has several Commercial and Industrial applications to solve many problems of the worlds heavier and large-scale cleaning problems.

On behalf of the CEO & Board of Directors

Anthony Sarvucci
Chief Executive Officer
CleanGo Innovations Inc.

For More information Contact:

info@cleangogreengo.com

Phone 1 346 202 6202

Neither the Canadian Securities Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the Canadian Securities Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

Forward-looking Information

This news release contains “forward-looking information” within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation. Forward-looking information in this news release includes statements concerning the Company’s intended use and potential reallocation of the net proceeds of the Offering and the receipt of final approval from the Canadian Securities Exchange. Forward-looking information is generally identified by words such as “anticipates,” “believes,” “expects,” “intends,” “plans,” “may,” “will,” “could,” “should,” “estimates” and similar expressions.

Forward-looking information is based on management’s current expectations, estimates, assumptions and projections, including assumptions regarding the receipt of applicable regulatory approvals and the Company’s ability to use the net proceeds of the Offering as currently intended. Forward-looking information is subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results or events to differ materially from those expressed or implied, including the risk that regulatory approval may not be obtained in a timely manner or at all, that the Company may be required to reallocate the proceeds of the Offering, and risks associated with general economic, market and business conditions.

Although the Company believes that the assumptions and expectations reflected in the forward-looking information are reasonable, no assurance can be given that they will prove to be correct. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking information. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by applicable securities laws.

Spectre Signs Amalgamation Agreement for Qualifying Transaction with Northern Rare Earth Corp.

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:15:00 MDT

Vancouver, British Columbia, August 18, 2026 - TheNewswire – Spectre Capital Corp. (“Spectre” or the “Company”) (TSX-V: SOO.P), a capital pool company, is pleased to announce that, further to its news release dated May 28, 2026, it has entered into a definitive amalgamation agreement dated August 17, 2026 (the “Amalgamation Agreement”) with Northern Rare Earth Corp. (“NREC”) and 1596809 B.C. Ltd. (“Subco”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, pursuant to which the Company will, by way of a “three-cornered amalgamation”, acquire all of the issued and outstanding securities of NREC. Together with the related transactions and corporate procedures set forth in the Amalgamation Agreement, this transaction will constitute the Qualifying Transaction (the “QT”) of the Company under Policy 2.4 – Capital Pool Companies (“Policy 2.4”) of the TSX Venture Exchange (the “TSX-V”). Assuming completion of the proposed QT, it is anticipated that the resulting issuer (the “Resulting Issuer”) will graduate to Tier 2 of the TSX-V as a mining issuer. A copy of the Amalgamation Agreement has been filed and is available under the Company’s profile on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca.

About Northern Rare Earth Corp.

NREC was incorporated on August 8, 2024 pursuant to the Business Corporations Act (British Columbia) (the “BCBCA”). NREC holds interests in 46 mining titles comprising the Nabisipi REE project (the "Project"), consisting of: (i) 36 mining titles acquired pursuant to a property purchase agreement dated May 2, 2026 among NREC, Morgan Good and Benoit Moreau (together, the "Former Owners"), subject to a 1% net smelter returns royalty payable to the Former Owners (the "NSR Royalty"); (ii) an option to acquire an additional eight mining titles pursuant to a property option agreement dated April 15, 2026 between NREC and 9495-6976 Quebec Inc., which titles would also be subject to the NSR Royalty upon acquisition; and (iii) two mining titles staked directly by NREC. The Project is situated in Québec’s North Shore Region, approximately 300 km east of Sept-Îles and 100 km east of Havre-St-Pierre.

For the year ended December 30, 2025 (audited), NREC’s net loss and comprehensive loss was $(218,319, total assets was $62,735, total liabilities was $81,189, shareholders’ equity (deficiency) was $(18,454) and revenue was nil.

Further information on NREC, including current financial statements and a technical report prepared in accordance with National Instrument 43-101 – Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects in respect of the Project will be included in the filing statement to be prepared and filed by the Company in connection with the QT.

Terms of the QT

The QT is structured as a three-cornered amalgamation pursuant to the provisions of the BCBCA, whereby Subco will amalgamate with NREC to form one amalgamated company, which will become a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company. Pursuant to the QT, holders of the common shares of NREC (the “NREC Shares”) will receive one common share in the capital of Spectre (a “Resulting Issuer Share”) for each NREC Share held immediately before the completion of the QT.

In connection with the QT, it is expected that Spectre will change its name to “Northern Rare Earth Corp.”, or such other similar name as is acceptable to NREC, the TSX-V and applicable regulatory authorities, and a new trading symbol will be assigned.

Completion of the QT is subject to a number of other customary conditions, including obtaining NREC shareholder approval, TSX-V approval, and completion of the Concurrent Financing (as defined below). Spectre also expects to hold an annual general and special meeting of shareholders prior to completion of the QT for certain matters ancillary to the QT including setting the size of the Company’s board of directors at five and approving a new omnibus incentive plan.

Michael Townsend, a 10% securityholder of Spectre, also holds 3,300,000 NREC Shares. Accordingly, the QT will involve “Non-Arm’s Length Parties” (as such term is defined in the TSX-V’s policies). Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Company does not expect the QT to constitute a “related party transaction” (as such term is defined in Multilateral Instrument 61-101 – Protection of Minority Security Holders in Special Transactions) or to be subject to TSX-V Policy 5.9 – Protection of Minority Security Holders in Special Transactions, and the Company does not expect the QT to be considered a “Non-Arm’s Length Qualifying Transaction”, as Mr. Townsend, nor his Associates nor Affiliates, are Control Persons (as such terms are defined in the TSX-V’s policies) in both Spectre and in relation to NREC. Accordingly, it is not currently anticipated that the QT will require the approval of the shareholders of Spectre.

Financings

Interim Financing

On July 15, 2026, NREC completed a non-brokered private placement (the “Interim Financing”) consisting of:

1,200,000 NREC Shares issued at a price of $0.15 per share for gross proceeds of $180,000; and
160,000 NREC Shares issued on a flow-through basis (the FT Shares”) at a price of $0.25 per share for gross proceeds of $40,000.

The net proceeds from the offering will be used for general working capital purposes and to fund transaction expenses during the QT process, while the gross proceeds from the issuance of the FT Shares will be used to incur eligible Canadian exploration expenses that will qualify as flow-through mining expenditures under the Income Tax Act (Canada).

Concurrent Financing

In connection with the QT, NREC intends to complete a private placement of subscription receipts (the “Subscription Receipts”) at a price of $0.25 per Subscription Receipt for minimum gross proceeds of $1,500,000 (the “Concurrent Financing”). Each Subscription Receipt will automatically convert, for no further consideration and with no further action on the part of the holder thereof, into a unit of NREC (a “Unit”) upon the satisfaction of certain standard conditions and immediately prior to the completion of the QT. Each Unit will consist of one NREC Share and one-half of one common share purchase warrant of NREC (each whole warrant, a “Warrant”), with each Warrant entitling the holder to acquire one NREC Share for a period of 24 months from the date of issue at an exercise price of $0.40. Upon completion of the QT, the NREC Shares underlying the Units will be exchanged for Resulting Issuer Shares, and the Warrants underlying the Units will be exercisable into Resulting Issuer Shares in accordance with their terms. It is intended that the Concurrent Financing will constitute a “Concurrent Financing” as such term is defined under Policy 2.4.

The net proceeds raised by NREC in the Concurrent Financing will be used for exploration and development of the Project and for general working capital purposes. NREC may pay finders’ fees in connection with the Concurrent Financing, the details of which will be disclosed in a subsequent news release.

This news release does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any of the securities in the United States. The securities have not been and will not be registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “U.S. Securities Act”) or any state securities laws and may not be offered or sold within the United States or to or for the account or benefit of U.S. persons unless registered under the U.S. Securities Act and applicable state securities laws or an exemption from such registration is available.

Directors and Officers

Following completion of the QT, the board and management of the Resulting Issuer is expected to be comprised of the following individuals: Benoit Moreau (Director and CEO), Jason Baker (Director and CFO), Geoff Balderson (Director), Arndt Roehlig (Director), Michael Hulen (Director) and Stephanie Sharma (Corporate Secretary). Further information regarding the backgrounds of these individuals is set out in the Company’s news release dated May 28, 2026.

Michael Hulen – Director

Michael Hulen is an inventor and serial entrepreneur with extensive experience in semiconductors, electro-optics, and infrared materials. He is the owner and CEO of Infrared Power Systems, LLC and a Managing Member of Power Networks LLC, and previously founded Phase4 Infrared and Novotech, Inc. His academic background includes undergraduate studies in physics at UVM and postgraduate studies at Harvard and MIT.

Stephanie Sharma – Corporate Secretary

Stephanie Sharma is a corporate governance and regulatory specialist with experience as a corporate secretary across a range of industries. She advises private and publicly listed issuers on corporate secretarial matters, governance, compliance, and disclosure, with clients listed on Cboe Global Markets, the Toronto Stock Exchange, the TSX Venture Exchange, and the Canadian Securities Exchange.

Trading in Spectre Shares

Trading in the common shares of the Company (the “Spectre Shares”) has been halted in compliance with the policies of the TSX-V. Trading will remain halted pending the review of the QT by the TSX-V and satisfaction of the conditions of the TSX-V for resumption of trading. It is possible that trading in the Spectre Shares will not resume prior to the closing of the QT.

Disclosure Pursuant to Policy 2.4

Completion of the QT is subject to a number of conditions, including but not limited to, TSX-V acceptance and, if applicable, pursuant to TSX-V requirements, majority of the minority shareholder approval. Where applicable, the QT cannot close until the required shareholder approval is obtained. There can be no assurance that the QT will be completed as proposed or at all.

Investors are cautioned that, except as disclosed in the management information circular or filing statement to be prepared in connection with the QT, any information released or received with respect to the QT may not be accurate or complete and should not be relied upon. Trading in the securities of a capital pool company should be considered highly speculative.

The TSX-V has in no way passed upon the merits of the proposed QT and has neither approved nor disapproved the contents of this press release.

For further information, please see the Company’s profile and documents available under the Company’s name on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca.

ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD

“Geoff Balderson”

Geoff Balderson
CEO, CFO and Director
Telephone: (604) 602-0001

Neither the TSX-V nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX-V) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains statements which constitute “forward-looking statements” and “forward-looking information” within the meaning of applicable securities laws (collectively, “forward-looking statements”), including statements regarding the plans, intentions, beliefs and current expectations of Spectre and NREC with respect to future business activities and operating performance. Forward-looking statements are often identified by the words “may”, “would”, “could”, “should”, “will”, “intend”, “plan”, “anticipate”, “believe”, “estimate”, “expect” or similar expressions and includes information regarding: expectations regarding the QT including, but not limited to, the necessary shareholder and regulatory approvals and the timing associated with obtaining such approvals; the proposed change in name of the Company; the anticipated size and composition of the Company’s board of directors following the QT; the anticipated size and composition of the board of directors of the Resulting Issuer following the QT; terms of the Concurrent Financing, including the size and timing associated with completing such financings; the business plans and expectations of NREC; trading in Spectre Shares and when such trading will resume, if at all; the issuance of and timing associated with issuing a further comprehensive news release or news releases; that the proceeds of the Interim Financing and Concurrent Financing will be used as anticipated; and expectations for other economic, business, and/or competitive factors.

Such forward-looking statements are based on a number of assumptions of management, including, without limitation, that the parties will be able to obtain the requisite regulatory, board, shareholder and third party approvals and satisfy the other conditions to the consummation of the QT on the proposed terms and schedule; that NREC will be able to complete the Concurrent Financing on the terms and conditions and within the timeframes expected; that the Amalgamation Agreement will not be terminated prior to the closing of the QT; that the QT will be completed in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Amalgamation Agreement and within the timeframe expected; and that no unanticipated events will occur that will delay or prevent the completion of the QT.

Additionally, these forward-looking statements may be affected by risks and uncertainties in the business of Spectre and NREC and general market conditions. Investors are cautioned that forward-looking statements are not based on historical facts but instead reflect Spectre and NREC’s respective management's expectations, estimates or projections concerning future results or events based on the opinions, assumptions and estimates of management considered reasonable at the date the statements are made. Although Spectre and NREC believe that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, such statements involve risks and uncertainties, and undue reliance should not be placed thereon, as unknown or unpredictable factors could have material adverse effects on future results, performance or achievements of the Resulting Issuer. Among the key factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements are the following: the ability to consummate the QT; the ability to obtain requisite regulatory and board approvals and the satisfaction of other conditions to the consummation of the QT on the proposed terms and schedule; the ability of NREC to complete the Concurrent Financing; the potential impact of the announcement or consummation of the QT on relationships, including with regulatory bodies, employees, customers and competitors; changes in general economic, business and political conditions, including changes in the financial markets; changes in applicable laws and regulations both locally and in foreign jurisdictions; compliance with extensive government regulation and the costs associated with compliance; unanticipated costs; the risks and uncertainties associated with foreign markets; and the diversion of management time on the QT. These forward-looking statements may be affected by risks and uncertainties in the business of Spectre and NREC and general market conditions.

Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should assumptions underlying the forward-looking statements prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those described herein as intended, planned, anticipated, believed, estimated or expected. Although Spectre and NREC have attempted to identify important risks, uncertainties and factors which could cause actual results to differ materially, there may be others that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended and such changes could be material. Spectre and NREC do not intend, and do not assume any obligation, to update the forward-looking statements except as otherwise required by applicable law.

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DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES

Generation To Present On The Emerging Growth Conference On August 19, 2026

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 14:25:00 MDT

Generation Uranium invites individual and institutional investors as well as advisors and analysts, to attend its real-time, interactive presentation on the Emerging Growth Conference.

Vancouver, British Columbia – August 18, 2026 - TheNewswire - Generation Uranium Inc. (CSE: GEN, OTCQB: GENRF, FRA: W85) (the “Company” or “Generation”) is pleased to announce that Generation has been invited to present on the Emerging Growth Conference on August 19, 2026.

With 17 defined uranium targets, improved geophysical targeting and proof of concept discoveries to the south on Atha Energy’s Angilak Project, (see Atha Energy’s press release July 9,2026), Generation is poised for discovery at the Yath project.

This live, interactive online event will give existing shareholders and the investment community the opportunity to learn about the Yath Uranium Project, and interact with the Company’s CEO, Michael Collins in real time.

Mr. Collins will perform a presentation and may subsequently open the floor for questions. Please submit your questions in advance to Questions@EmergingGrowth.com or ask your questions during the event and “Mr. Collins will do his best to get through as many of them as possible.

Generation Uranium will be presenting at 3:20 PM Eastern time for 30 minutes.

Please register here to ensure you are able to attend the conference and receive any updates that are released.

https://goto.webcasts.com/starthere.jsp?ei=1764701&tp_key=7a35454f76&sti=gen

If attendees are not able to join the event live on the day of the conference, an archived webcast will also be made available on EmergingGrowth.com and on the Emerging Growth YouTube Channel, http://www.YouTube.com/EmergingGrowthConference. We will release a link to that after the event.

About the Emerging Growth Conference

The Emerging Growth conference is an effective way for public companies to present and communicate their new products, services and other major announcements to the investment community from the convenience of their office, in a time efficient manner.

The Conference focus and coverage include companies in a wide range of growth sectors, with strong management teams, innovative products & services, focused strategy, execution, and the overall potential for long term growth. Its audience includes potentially tens of thousands of Individual and Institutional investors, as well as Investment advisors and analysts.

All sessions will be conducted through video webcasts and will take place in the Eastern time zone.

About Generation Uranium

Generation Uranium is a Canadian exploration company focused on advancing high‑quality uranium assets in premier jurisdictions. Its flagship Yath Project is strategically located in Nunavut’s Angilak district—one of Canada’s most active and rapidly emerging uranium camps. With a growing portfolio of high‑priority targets and exposure to proven mineralized trends, Generation is well positioned to contribute to the future global supply of clean nuclear energy.

For Further Information

Michael Collins, P.Geo., CEO

+1(778) 819-7881

admin@generationuranium.com

Roger Leschuk, VP Corporate Development

rlescuk@generationuranium.com

+1(604) 720-4544

Innovotech Inc. Reports Q2 2026 Financial Results

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 14:05:00 MDT

Edmonton, Alberta – August 18, 2026 - TheNewswire – Innovotech Inc. (TSXV: IOT; OTCQB: IOTCF) (“Innovotech” or the “Company”), a life sciences services and technology company focused on applied microbiology, analytical chemistry, and regulated laboratory services, today reported its financial results for the three months ended June 30, 2026.

Revenue for the second quarter of 2026 was $679,841, compared to $984,327 in the second quarter of 2025. Revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2026 was $1,327,981, compared to $2,142,512 for the same period in 2025. The Company reported a net and comprehensive loss of $655,700 ($0.02 per share) for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, compared to a net and comprehensive loss of $241,199 ($0.00 per share) in the second quarter of 2025. For the six months ended June 30, 2026, the Company reported a net and comprehensive loss of $1,056,994.

During the first half of 2026, the Company changed its financial leadership with the appointment of Craig Kalvin as Chief Financial Officer and expanded its access to U.S. investors through the commencement of trading on the OTCQB Market under the symbol IOTCF.

"Our priority is to align the business with current market opportunities while positioning Innovotech for future growth," said Craig Milne, Chief Executive Officer. "We are implementing tighter cash management practices, right-sizing the organization to near term opportunities, and continuing to invest in business development activities. While recent results reflect the impact of customer concentration, we are encouraged by growing engagement from both new and existing clients and remain focused on building a more diversified and resilient business."

Despite a challenging first half, the Company continued to invest in strategic growth initiatives. Capital investments included the acquisition of a MALDI-TOF mass spectrometry system for microbial species identification, a high-capacity autoclave, expanded cleanroom infrastructure supporting GMP-associated sterility testing services, and leasehold improvements to laboratory facilities.

Subsequent to quarter-end, Innovotech launched InnovoTEST™ Hazardous Drug Wipe Testing Kits, an environmental monitoring service designed to help compounding pharmacies, hospitals, and other healthcare facilities detect hazardous drug contamination on workplace surfaces and support evolving regulatory compliance requirements.

"We have taken decisive steps to improve operational efficiency while continuing to invest in areas that support future growth," added Milne. "We believe the actions taken during the first half of the year have positioned the Company to pursue a broader and more diversified customer base."

The Company’s unaudited consolidated financial statements and Management’s Discussion and Analysis (“MD&A”) have been filed on SEDAR+ and the OTCIQ.

About Innovotech

Innovotech Inc. is a leading life sciences services and technology company specializing in contract research, analytical, and microbial testing within regulated healthcare markets. The Company is a recognized leader in biofilm science and antimicrobial testing and provides advanced laboratory services supporting medical device, pharmaceutical, and industrial product development. Innovotech combines deep scientific expertise with proprietary methodologies and products, including its widely used MBEC Assay® platform for high-throughput antimicrobial and antibiotic testing. Operating through ISO-certified and GMP-accredited laboratories, Innovotech supports clients across multiple sectors and geographies, delivering reliable, decision-enabling data aligned with regulatory expectations such as those of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and Health Canada. Learn more at https://www.innovotech.ca.

Craig Milne, CEO Innovotech Inc.

+1-604-239-1819 craig.milne@innovotech.ca

This document may contain forward-looking statements that are predictive in nature and subject to risks and uncertainties that cannot be predicted or quantified; consequently, actual results may differ materially from past results and those expressed or implied by any forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause or contribute to such risks or uncertainties include, but are not limited to: the regulatory environment including the difficulty of predicting regulatory outcomes; changes in the value of the Canadian dollar; the Company’s reliance on a small number of customers including government organizations; fluctuations in operating results; government policies or actions; progress and cost of clinical trials; reliance on key strategic relationships; uncertainty related to intellectual property protection and potential costs associated with its defense; the Company’s exposure to lawsuits and other matters beyond the control of management. Should known or unknown risks or uncertainties materialize, or should management’s assumptions prove inaccurate, actual results could vary materially from those anticipated. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly make or update any forward- looking statements, except as required by applicable law.

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Ares Strategic Mining Inc. Issues Stock Options

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:50:00 MDT

Vancouver, B.C., August 18th, 2026 — TheNewswire - Ares Strategic Mining Inc. (“Ares” or the “Company”) (TSXV: ARS) (OTC: ARSMF) (FRA: N8I1) announces that it has granted to its directors and officers an aggregate of 12,000,000 stock options (the “Options”), with each Option entitling the holder to acquire one common share in the capital of the Company (a “Common Share”) at an exercise price of $0.365 per Common Share until August 17th, 2028.

All securities issued pursuant to the exercise of the Options will be subject to a statutory hold period of four months and one day from the date of grant, in accordance with applicable securities laws.

ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF

ARES STRATEGIC MINING LTD.

James Walker
Chief Executive Officer and President

For further information, please contact James Walker by email at jwalker@aresmining.com

Saba Energy Elects Not To Acquire The Laprise Oil And Gas Assets In British Columbia

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:35:00 MDT

Calgary, Alberta, August 18, 2026 – TheNewswire – Further to press releases issued on June 29, 2026 and July 20, 2026 Saba Energy Ltd. (“Saba” or the “Company”) (TSXV: SABA) it was previously announced that Saba had the right to have the gas producing assets located in Northeast British Columbia, consisting of 58 natural gas wells and related interests (the “Laprise Assets”) transferred by Blue Sky Resources (“BSR”) back to Saba on an "as is, where is" basis for nominal consideration. Saba has elected no to have the Laprise Assets transferred back from BSR.

The security deposit required by the BC Energy Regulator is not acceptable to Saba so the Company has determined it is in its best interest no to proceed with the acquisition of the Laprise Assets.

Saba has now satisfied all of the settlement conditions with the Court-appointed Receiver and Manager (the “Receiver”) of BSR.

About Saba Energy Ltd.

The Company is a publicly traded entity listed on the TSXV under the symbol “SABA” with oil and natural gas assets in Alberta.

For Further Information

Saba Energy Ltd.

Mohammad Fazil

President, Chief Executive Officer, Corporate Secretary and Director

Email: mfazil@sabaenergy.ca

Phone Number: +1 (403) 613-7310

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains statements that constitute “forward-looking statements” relating to the Settlement Agreement and the potential transfer of the Laprise Assets back to the Company. Such forward looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the Company’s actual results, performance or achievements, or developments to differ materially from the anticipated results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements.

Although the Company believes, in light of the experience of its officers and directors, current conditions and expected future developments and other factors that have been considered appropriate that the expectations reflected in this forward-looking information are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on them because the Company can give no assurance that they will prove to be correct. When used in this press release, the words “estimate”, “project”, “belief”, “anticipate”, “intend”, “expect”, “plan”, “predict”, “may” or “should” and the negative of these words or such variations thereon or comparable terminology are intended to identify forward-looking statements and information. The forward-looking statements and information in this press release include: information relating to the Acquisition; and the exploration and development of the company’s assets. Such statements and information reflect the current view of the Company. By their nature, forward- looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results and future events to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements.

The forward-looking statements contained in this news release represent the expectations of the Company as of the date of this news release and, accordingly, are subject to change after such date. Readers should not place undue importance on forward-looking statements and should not rely upon this information as of any other date. The Company undertakes no obligation to update these forward-looking statements in the event that management’s beliefs, estimates or opinions, or other factors, should change.

THE TSXV HAS IN NO WAY PASSED UPON THE MERITS OF THE ACQUISITION AND HAS NEITHER APPROVED NOR DISAPPROVED THE CONTENTS OF THIS PRESS RELEASE.

NEITHER THE TSXV NOR ITS REGULATION SERVICES PROVIDER (AS THAT TERM IS DEFINED IN THE POLICIES OF THE TSXV) ACCEPTS RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE ADEQUACY OR ACCURACY OF THIS PRESS RELEASE.

NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION IN THE UNITED STATES OR OVER U.S. NEWSWIRES

Golden Cariboo Resources Private Placement Closing Over Subscribed

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 07:00:00 MDT

August 18, 2026 – TheNewswire - Vancouver, B.C., Canada – Golden Cariboo Resources Ltd. (the “Company”) (CSE:GCC) (OTC:GCCFF) (WKN:A402CQ) (FSE:3TZ) is closing the non-brokered private placement announced June 17, 2026 (the “Offering”). Tranche three will raise $515,200 through the issue of 6,440,000 units at a price of $0.08 per unit. Each unit will consist of one common share and one share purchase warrant. Each warrant is exercisable for a period of five years from August 20, 2026 at exercise prices as follows: $0.12 in year one, $0.15 in year two, $0.18 in year three, $0.21 in year four or $0.25 in year five. Proceeds, for all three tranches combined are $2,120,000. The proceeds from the private placement will be used for general working capital and continued property exploration.

All securities issued for tranche three are subject to a four month and a day hold period expiring December 21, 2026. In connection with the private placement, certain eligible persons (“Finders”) will be paid commissions in accordance with the policies of the CSE. Commission for tranche three will be $22,544 and 281,800 finder warrants exercisable for a period of five years from the August 20, 2026 closing date at exercise prices as follows: $0.12 in year one, $0.15 in year two, $0.18 in year three, $0.21 in year four or $0.25 in year five. Commissions for all three tranches combined are $73,168 and 914,600 finder warrants.

The securities being issued have not been, and will not be, registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “U.S. Securities Act”), or any of the securities laws of any state of the United States, and may not be offered or sold within the United States or for the account or benefit of U.S. persons or persons in the United States except pursuant to an exemption from the registration requirements of the U.S. Securities Act and applicable U.S. state securities laws. This news release does not constitute an offer to sell, or the solicitation of an offer to buy, any securities within the United States or to, or for the account or benefit of, U.S. persons or persons in the United States. “United States” and “U.S. person” have the meanings ascribed to them in Regulation S under the U.S. Securities Act.

About Golden Cariboo Resources Ltd.

Golden Cariboo Resources Ltd. is rediscovering the Cariboo Gold Rush by proceeding with highly targeted drilling and trenching programs on its Quesnelle Gold Quartz Mine property which is bordered by Osisko Gold Group Inc. (NSE:OGG/TSXV:OGG), partly intertwined with them at the north end of the Cariboo Gold Project, and located along a favourable corridor adjacent to the Spanish and Eureka thrust faults over a 94,899 hectare (234,501 acre) area. Historically, over 101 placer gold creeks on the 90-kilometer (56 mile) trend, from the Cariboo Hudson mine north to the Quesnelle Gold Quartz Mine property, have recorded production with successful placer mining continuing to this day.

Golden Cariboo’s Quesnelle Gold Quartz Mine property is 4 kilometers (2.5 miles) northeast of, and road accessible from, Hixon in central British Columbia. The Property includes the Quesnelle Quartz gold-silver deposit, which was discovered in 1865 and developed over a footprint of about 150m x 150m (< 6 acres) at the Main zone straddling Hixon Creek. Overall, the geological setting of the gold mineralization at the Company’s Quesnelle Gold Quartz Mine property shows strong similarities with the Spanish Mountain gold deposit, situated 120 km (75 miles) towards the southeast along the same geological trend. As a sediment-hosted vein (SHV) deposit, the Spanish Mountain deposit is considered to belong to the epizonal orogenic subclass of gold deposits which include some of the world’s largest deposits such as Muruntau, Uzbekistan and Bendigo, Australia.

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GOLDEN CARIBOO RESOURCES LTD

“J. Frank Callaghan”

J. Frank Callaghan, President & CEO

Tel: 604-669-6463

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Cautionary Statements:

This news release contains statements which constitute “forward-looking information” within the meaning of applicable securities laws, including statements regarding the plans, intentions, beliefs and current expectations of the Company with respect to future business activities and plans of the Company. Forward-looking information is often identified by the words “may”, “would”, “could”, “should”, “will”, “intend”, “plan”, “anticipate”, “believe”, “estimate”, “expect” or similar expressions and includes information regarding; the expectation that the Company will receive all necessary exemptions and approvals to complete the Offering; the expectation that the Company will complete the Offering on the terms disclosed, or at all; the expectation that the proceeds will be used for property exploration and for general working capital; the Company’s exploration plans with respect to its Quesnelle Gold Quartz Mine property; and the anticipated participation of the insider in the Offering.

Such forward-looking statements are based on a number of assumptions of management, including, without limitation, that the Company will receive all necessary exemptions and approvals to complete the Offering; that the Company will complete the Offering on the terms disclosed, or at all; that the proceeds will be used for property exploration and for general working capital; that the Company will have the resources required to proceed with its exploration plans; that the Company will not run into regulatory or other barriers in carrying out its business plans; that the insider will participate in the Offering, on the terms and conditions and in the amount currently expected by management; and that the Company will be able to rely on the exemption from the formal valuation and minority shareholder approval requirements on the basis anticipated.

Additionally, forward-looking information involve a variety of known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual plans, intentions, activities, results, performance or achievements of the Company to be materially different from any future plans, intentions, activities, results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such risks include, without limitation: that the Company will not receive the necessary exemptions and approvals to complete the Offering; that the Company will not complete the Offering on the terms disclosed, or at all; that the Company will be unable to use the proceeds for property exploration and for general working capital; that the Company may incur unanticipated costs; that the Company may not have the resources required to pursue its exploration plans; that the Company’s operations could be adversely affected by possible future government legislation policies and controls or by changes in applicable laws and regulations; that the insider may not participate in the Offering on the terms and conditions and in the amount currently expected by management, or at all; and that the Company may not be able to rely on the exemption from the formal valuation and minority shareholder approval requirements on the basis currently expected. Such forward-looking information represents management’s best judgment based on information currently available. No forward-looking statement can be guaranteed and actual future results may vary materially. Accordingly, readers are advised not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements or information. Neither the Company nor any of its representatives make any representation or warranty, express or implied, as to the accuracy, sufficiency or completeness of the information in this news release. Neither the Company nor any of its representatives shall have any liability whatsoever, under contract, tort, trust or otherwise, to you or any person resulting from the use of the information in this news release by you or any of your representatives or for omissions from the information in this news release.

The forward-looking statements herein speak only as of the date they were originally made. The Company has no intention and undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.

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Frequency Exchange's Nikki Featured In Superhuman 2: Rebirth, Bringing Its Technology To A Global Audience

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 06:30:00 MDT

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, August 18, 2026 – TheNewswire – Frequency Exchange Corp. (TSXV: FREQ | OTC: FRECF | FSE: YC6) ("Frequency Exchange" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that NIKKI, its flagship frequency-based wellness platform and wearable delivery device, will be prominently featured in the documentary Superhuman 2: Rebirth, scheduled for release in September/October 2026.

Produced by award-winning filmmaker Caroline Cory, Superhuman2.com is a documentary focused on consciousness, frequencies, human potential and emerging wellness technologies. It features internationally recognized voices including Bruce Lipton, Gregg Braden, Michael Beckwith, Lynn McTaggart and Dr. Leigh Erin Connealy.

Among the technologies showcased throughout the documentary, NIKKI is featured as an example of next-generation wearable wellness technology.

NIKKI is a wearable wellness device and platform designed to deliver proprietary frequency-based wellness programs targeting areas such as sleep, stress, energy, recovery and overall vitality. The platform also features additional exclusive frequency-based programs showcased in Superhuman 2: Rebirth.

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GLOBAL AUDIENCE AND DISTRIBUTION PRECEDENT

The original Superhuman: The Invisible Made Visible documentary established a substantial international distribution footprint, with worldwide rights handled by 1091 Pictures and distribution across Digital HD, Cable VOD and DVD, followed by availability on major streaming platforms including Gaia, Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV and other digital services. The production has also been distributed with subtitles in French, Dutch, German, Portuguese, Japanese, Russian and Spanish.

Building on the international distribution precedent established by the original Superhuman documentary, Superhuman 2: Rebirth is expected to introduce international audiences to the growing field of frequency-based wellness. For Frequency Exchange, this represents an excellent opportunity to increase international awareness of the NIKKI device and platform as the Company advances commercialization.

"We evaluated numerous technologies during the production of Superhuman 2: Rebirth, and NIKKI stood out as one of the most compelling innovations we encountered," said Caroline Cory, Executive Producer and Director of Superhuman 2: Rebirth. "Its unique approach to delivering wellness frequencies through an elegant wearable platform aligns perfectly with the educational message of this film. I believe audiences around the world will be fascinated by what NIKKI represents."

Stephen Davis, CEO of Frequency Exchange, commented "This is an important milestone for our Company. To have NIKKI selected as one of the featured technologies in a documentary alongside many of the world’s leading voices in consciousness, health and human performance is a meaningful validation of the technology and our commercialization strategy. The September/October 2026 release coincides with our expanding commercial rollout, including recent distribution initiatives in the United States, the Middle East, and other international markets. To meet potential demand for our featured NIKKI device and platform we are building inventory and are in the process of finalizing additional distribution agreements.”

About Superhuman 2 Rebirth

Superhuman 2: Rebirth is a documentary experience that explores the remarkable potential within all of us. Through inspiring stories, thought-provoking ideas and conversations with leading experts, the documentary invites viewers to look beyond what they thought was possible and discover new perspectives on human potential, consciousness, and what it means to thrive. For more information, please visit www.superhuman2.com.

About Frequency Exchange Corp.

Frequency Exchange Corp. (TSXV: FREQ | OTC: FRECF | FSE: YC6) is a technology company building the next generation of wearable digital wellness solutions through its flagship platform, NIKKI®. Unlike traditional wearable devices that primarily monitor health metrics, NIKKI delivers personalized frequency-based wellness programs designed to support sleep, stress, recovery, energy and overall wellbeing. Originally developed through research supporting individuals living with Lyme disease, NIKKI has evolved into a scalable wearable digital wellness platform addressing some of today’s largest global health challenges.

For additional information, visit www.frequencyexchangecorp.com or www.wearenikki.com

About SEED Group, Our Partner

For over 20 years, Seed Group has formed strategic alliances with leading global companies representing diverse regions and industries. These companies have propelled their business interests and goals in the Middle East and North Africa region through the support and strong base of regional connections of the Seed Group. The Group’s goal is to create mutually beneficial partnerships with multinational organizations and to accelerate their sustainable market entry and presence within the MENA region. Seed Group has been a key point in the success of all its partners in the region, helping them reach their target customers and accelerate their businesses. The Private Office was established by Sheikh Saeed bin Ahmed Al Maktoum to directly invest in or assist potential business opportunities in the region, which meet The Private Office’s criteria.

For additional information, visit www.SEEDGroup.com

More information is available at:

www.FrequencyExchangeCorp.com

www.WeAreNikki.com

Investor Contacts

Frequency Exchange Corp. FREmedica Technologies Inc.

Stephen Davis Nicole Sullivan

Chief Executive Officer President

stephen@frequencyexchangecorp.com nicole.sullivan@wearenikki.com

604-684-2181 604-684-2181

Forward-Looking Information

This news release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of applicable securities laws. These statements reflect the Company’s current expectations and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements.

Additional information identifying risks and uncertainties is contained in filings by the Company with the Canadian securities regulators, which filings are available under the Company’s profile on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca.

Neither the Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

NSM Capital SARL Signs Framework Cooperation Agreement with Multinational Construction and Engineering SOE for the TitanBeach Mining Project

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 06:15:00 MDT

Agreement follows TitanBeach Mining License and establishes a full, non-dilutive 32% carried interest for NSM Capital in the project's development

Muskoka, Ontario – TheNewswire - August 18th, 2026 – Steadright Critical Minerals Inc. (CSE: SCM) ("Steadright" or the "Company") is pleased to provide shareholders with an update on the TitanBeach Titanium Project in the Kingdom of Morocco, following last week's announcement of the TitanBeach Mining License. NSM Capital SARL ("NSM Capital"), the Moroccan entity in which Steadright holds a 76.5% interest, has secured a full 32% carried interest in the TitanBeach Project, and approval of the environmental permit has passed the public process stage and is waiting to be signed any day now.

NSM Capital's Moroccan management team has finalized a binding 32% carried interest in the TitanBeach Titanium Project with Homme Construction, a Moroccan company. The interest carries no dilution risk to NSM Capital and requires no further contribution toward exploration or production costs.

The 192 sq. km TitanBeach claim package includes a 16 sq. km area that has now been converted to a permitted mining concession, representing the first mining license granted for coastal-waters heavy mineral sands (HMS) recovery in the Atlantic Ocean.

Formation of the Shan Tang Mining SPV / SOE

NSM Capital and Homme Construction have formed a Moroccan special purpose vehicle, Shan Tang Mining, into which the TitanBeach claims have been transferred. NSM Capital holds a full 32% carried interest in Shan Tang Mining, and NSM Capital General Manager L. Jouak will serve as one of two General Managers of the new entity.

Shan Tang Mining has signed a Framework Cooperation Agreement with a State-Owned Enterprise engineering and construction Group (the "SOE Partner"). The agreement covers planning, design, permanent works, and operations and maintenance. The SOE Partner brings full-process capability and established mining technology, equipment, and project-operation systems to the HMS development.

Under the Framework Agreement, the SOE Partner's initial scope comprises a Pilot Plant operation at TitanBeach, alongside development of a long-term mining strategy, which is subject to pilot plant results. The agreement contemplates installation of additional beneficiation processing equipment, which was signed on July 10th, 2026.

TitanBeach Titanium Project Beach One

Ownership and Attributable Interest

Steadright's economic exposure to the TitanBeach Project is held indirectly, through its 76.5% equity interest in NSM Capital and NSM Capital's 32% full carried interest in the Shan Tang Mining SPV. The table below summarizes the ownership structure as currently disclosed.

Interest	Holder	Percentage
Steadright equity interest in NSM Capital	Steadright Critical Minerals Inc.	76.5%
NSM Capital carried interest in Shan Tang Mining / TitanBeach	NSM Capital SARL	32.0% (full carry - no further cost obligation)
Steadright's attributable share of NSM's carried interest	Steadright Critical Minerals Inc. (indirect)	≈24.5% effective

*Under a Shareholders Agreement with Critical Foundation Metals Inc, Steadright can obtain an additional 3.5% which will bring Steadright to 80% of NSM Capital Sarl.

Management Commentary

NSM Capital management stated: "Work continues toward substantial progress for the TitanBeach Titanium and Iron Project, alongside the Copper Valley Mining Concession. The new 32% carried interest is expected to provide meaningful value to our shareholder, Steadright Critical Minerals Inc., alongside a multinational partner with the scale required to operate an HMS project of this potential size. The Shan Tang Mining SPV allows NSM Capital to participate in project design and operations while benefiting from our partners' expertise and financial capacity. NSM Capital looks forward to providing continued updates to Steadright. We also extend particular thanks to Mr. Rachid Manar, Regional Director of the Department of Energy Transition in Guelmim, and his team, for their professionalism and support throughout this process."

Steadright CEO Matt Lewis commented: "We are proud of what the NSM Capital team and L. Jouak have achieved. Securing this license and forging agreements of this caliber represents significant progress. We look forward to advancing the TitanBeach Project and to the continued development of these partnerships."

About Steadright Critical Minerals Inc.

On Behalf of the Board of Directors

Simon Chapelle, Director & Secretary

Steadright Critical Minerals Inc.

Email: enquiries@steadright.ca

Tel: 1-905-410-0587

www.steadright.ca

Canadian GoldCamps Enters into Agreement to Acquire Stealthwall West Gold Project in Northeastern Québec

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 06:05:00 MDT

Vancouver, British Columbia – TheNewswire - August 18, 2026 — Canadian GoldCamps Corp. (CSE: CAMP) (OTC: SMATF) (FSE: A68) is pleased to announce that it has entered into a definitive property acquisition and option agreement dated August 17, 2026, with the arm’s length vendors of the Stealthwall West Project. Pursuant to the Agreement, the Company proposes to acquire an initial 85% undivided interest in the Stealthwall West Project, located in the Caniapiscau district of northeastern Québec.

The Project comprises 50 contiguous mining claims, CDC 2865583 through CDC 2865632, on NTS map sheet 23C10 in the unorganized territory of Rivière-Mouchalagane, MRC de Caniapiscau, Côte-Nord, Québec. The claims cover an aggregate area of approximately 2,612.5 hectares.

Transaction Terms

Under the Agreement, and subject to the conditions described below, the Company will acquire an initial 85% undivided interest in the Project in consideration for the issuance of 3,600,000 common shares of the Company at a deemed price of $0.10 per share, representing aggregate deemed share consideration of $360,000 (the “Initial Share Consideration”).

The Vendors will also be entitled to aggregate deferred consideration of $75,000. The Company may satisfy the deferred consideration in cash at any time on or before six months after closing. If the amount has not been paid in cash, the Company has not abandoned the Project in accordance with the Agreement, and the Company continues to hold its interest on the first anniversary of closing, the deferred consideration will be satisfied through the issuance of common shares having an aggregate deemed value of $75,000 at the lowest issue price then permitted by the Canadian Securities Exchange (the “CSE”), using the maximum discount then permitted, subject to CSE acceptance, applicable securities laws and resale restrictions.

Accordingly, the aggregate deemed consideration attributable to the initial 85% acquisition is $435,000, consisting of $360,000 in common shares and $75,000 of deferred consideration.

Pathway to 100% Ownership

Following closing of the initial acquisition, the remaining 15% undivided interest will be held by three arm’s length parties, each holding a 5% interest (collectively, the “Residual Holders”).

The Agreement contemplates that the Company may acquire the remaining 15% interest for aggregate consideration of $400,000, consisting of $75,000 in cash and common shares of the Company having an aggregate deemed value of $325,000. The shares issuable in connection with the acquisition would be issued at the lowest price then permitted by the CSE, using the maximum discount then permitted, subject to CSE acceptance, applicable securities laws and resale restrictions. Closing of the acquisition of the remaining 15% interest will occur within 10 business days after the Company provides notice of its election to acquire that interest and the applicable regulatory conditions are satisfied.

At closing of the initial acquisition, the Project will also become subject to separate 1.0% net smelter returns royalties in favor of two arm’s length parties. Those royalties are independent of the residual interests and will continue if the Company subsequently acquires the remaining 15% interest. Accordingly, any 100% ownership of the Project by the Company will remain subject to an aggregate 2.0% net smelter return royalty.

If the Company has not previously acquired the remaining 15% interest, contribution rights applicable to the Residual Holders will arise only after both (i) the first renewal of the claims following closing and (ii) the Company has incurred at least $2,000,000 in cumulative qualifying expenditures on the Project. At that stage, each Residual Holder may elect either to fund 5% of future approved Project programs and claim-maintenance costs and retain its 5% interest, or to transfer its 5% interest to the Company in exchange for one-third of the aggregate consideration of $200,000 in Company shares and $50,000 in cash. Any conversion by a Residual Holder will not affect the aggregate 2.0% net smelter returns royalty applicable to the Project, which will continue in accordance with its terms.

Stealthwall West Project

Stealthwall West is being established and advanced by Canadian GoldCamps as a stand-alone exploration project with its own exploration budget, technical database and work program. Publicly available historical geological information for the broader area indicates the presence of Archean volcano-sedimentary rocks, including amphibolite and iron-rich units, together with significant deformation, sulphide-bearing horizons and quartz veining. The Company considers these geological and structural features to provide a basis for systematic early-stage exploration of the Project. This historical information has not yet been independently verified by the Company.

A surface exploration program is currently being organized for the Project. Based on the scope presently contemplated and available cost estimates, the program has an indicative planning budget of approximately $120,000. This amount is a planning estimate only and is not a representation of expenditures already incurred or a minimum expenditure commitment. Actual expenditures may vary materially depending on access, field conditions, logistics, technical requirements, sampling density and follow-up work generated by the program.

The current program is expected to include geological reconnaissance, prospecting, outcrop mapping, structural measurements and georeferenced rock sampling. Samples collected during the program are expected to be submitted to an independent commercial laboratory for analysis. The Company intends to integrate the results of the current program with available historical geological information to refine exploration targets on the Project.

Closing and Regulatory Conditions

Completion of the Transaction remains subject to customary closing conditions, including satisfactory legal, technical and title due diligence, approval of the transaction by the Company’s board of directors, acceptance by the CSE, receipt of any approvals required under applicable securities laws or CSE policies, verification that the 50 claims are active, in good standing and transferable, delivery of required transfer documentation, and completion of applicable securities-law questionnaires and other regulatory documentation.

The Agreement expressly contemplates regulatory review of the Transaction, including the deemed issue price, share issuances, valuation support and disclosure. If the CSE or another applicable regulatory authority requires modifications as a condition of acceptance, the parties have agreed to cooperate in good faith to preserve, to the maximum extent lawfully possible, the agreed economic value and commercial intent of the transaction.

All securities issued pursuant to the Agreement will be subject to applicable statutory resale restrictions and any additional restrictions imposed by the CSE. The Company anticipates completing the Transaction on or about August 25, 2026, being five trading days following dissemination of this release, subject to satisfaction or waiver of the applicable closing conditions, including CSE acceptance. There can be no assurance that the Transaction will be completed on the terms described in this release or at all.

Qualified Person

The scientific and technical information contained in this news release has been reviewed and approved by George Yordanov, P.Geo., M.Sc., a “Qualified Person” as defined under National Instrument 43-101 Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects. Mr. Yordanov is the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company.

On behalf of the Board of Directors

“George Yordanov”

George Yordanov, President & Chief Executive Officer

Canadian GoldCamps Corp.

g.yordanov@canadiangoldcamps.com

www.canadiangoldcamps.com

About Canadian GoldCamps Corp.

Canadian GoldCamps Corp. is a Vancouver-based mineral exploration company focused on the discovery and advancement of gold and critical metals projects in Québec. The Company's flagship asset is the Mercator Gold Project, comprising 574 mineral claims covering approximately 291.3 km² in the Caniapiscau district of northeastern Québec, optioned from Stelmine Canada Ltée. Mercator hosts a confirmed, stratiform high-grade gold system within granulite-facies silicate-sulphide banded iron formations along a 1.7 km confirmed mineralized corridor, situated within a prospective iron formation trend extending more than 8 km across the property. The Company is listed on the Canadian Securities Exchange, CSE, under the symbol CAMP.

Neither the Canadian Securities Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the CSE) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Information

This news release contains “forward-looking information” within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws. Forward-looking information in this release includes statements regarding the anticipated completion and timing of the Transaction; satisfaction or waiver of the applicable closing conditions; receipt of CSE and other regulatory or governmental approvals; issuance of the Initial Share Consideration and any shares issuable in satisfaction of the deferred consideration; the proposed exploration program, including its scope, budget, timing and activities; and the potential acquisition of the remaining 15% interest in the Project and resulting ownership by the Company of up to a 100% undivided interest in the Project, subject to the aggregate 2.0% net smelter returns royalty.

Forward-looking information is based on management’s current expectations and assumptions, including that the Agreement will remain in full force and effect and the parties will perform their respective obligations; the applicable closing conditions will be satisfied or waived within the anticipated timeframes; the Company will receive all required corporate, CSE, regulatory and governmental approvals; the CSE will accept the deemed issue price and the other terms of the securities issuances contemplated by the Agreement; the mining claims comprising the Project will remain active, in good standing and transferable; the required title, transfer and closing documentation will be delivered; no material adverse change affecting the Project or its title will occur; and sufficient funding, personnel, contractors, equipment, services and access will be available to carry out the proposed exploration program substantially as currently contemplated.

Forward-looking information is subject to known and unknown risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied. Such risks include the possibility that the Transaction may be delayed, modified or not completed; that the CSE or another regulatory authority may object to or require changes to the deemed issue price, number or timing of the securities issuances or other transaction terms; that the Company’s due diligence may identify title, environmental, technical or other concerns; that required transfer documentation or governmental authorizations may not be obtained; that the claims may not remain in good standing or transferable; that a party may not perform its obligations under the Agreement; that future market prices or CSE pricing requirements may affect the number of shares issuable under the Agreement; and risks associated with mineral exploration, including access, weather, logistics, permitting, availability of personnel and services, cost escalation, financing, commodity prices and the possibility that exploration results will not support the Company’s current geological interpretations or expectations. Additional risks are described in the Company’s public filings under its profile on SEDAR+.

Although the Company considers the expectations and assumptions reflected in the forward-looking information to be reasonable, there can be no assurance that they will prove to be correct or that the Transaction or proposed exploration activities will be completed as contemplated or at all. Forward-looking information speaks only as of the date of this news release. Except as required by applicable law, the Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise such information.

IDEX Metals Announces Completion of Option Agreement Transaction with WestGold Metals

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 06:00:00 MDT

Vancouver, B.C. – August 18, 2026- TheNewswire – IDEX Metals Corp. ("IDEX" or the "Company") (TSXV: IDEX; OTCQB: IDXMF) is pleased to announce, its wholly-owned subsidiary, Silver Rock Resources Inc. (the “Optionor”), has completed the previously announced mineral property option agreement (the Option Agreement”) with WestGold Metals Corp. (“WestGold”), traded on the Canadian Securities Exchange (the “CSE”) under the symbol “WGM.CN”.

Pursuant to the Option Agreement, the Optionor granted WestGold an exclusive option to acquire a 90% interest in three of the Company's exploration properties located in the State of Idaho, USA: the Amie Project, the Silver Rock Project and the Demming Project (collectively, the "Properties").

In accordance with the Option Agreement, WestGold issued 5,737,000 common shares to the Optionor and made the initial cash payment of CAD$100,000.

WestGold is required to incur a minimum of C$5,000,000 in aggregate exploration expenditures on the Properties over a three-year period, as follows: (i) C$1,000,000 by the first anniversary of the Effective Date; (ii) cumulative exploration expenditures of C$3,000,000 by the second anniversary of the Effective Date; and (iii) cumulative exploration expenditures of C$5,000,000 by the third anniversary of the Effective Date.

Upon full exercise of the Option, the parties will be deemed to have formed a joint venture, with WestGold holding a 90% participating interest and the Optionor retaining a 10% carried interest. WestGold will serve as operator of the joint venture and will be responsible for all costs of the joint venture until the commencement of commercial production.

Clayton Fisher, CEO of IDEX, commented, “Closing this transaction allows IDEX to remain focused on advancing the Freeze Project while preserving meaningful exposure to the Amie, Silver Rock and Demming projects. WestGold’s commitment to fund C$5 million of exploration provides a clear path to advance these assets, while IDEX retains a 10% carried interest.”

Investor Relations Agreement

The Company further announces that it has entered into a consulting agreement dated August 15, 2026, (the “Consulting Agreement”) with Domestique Capital Corp. (“Domestique”) to provide certain investor relations services to the Company.

Domestique is based in Toronto, Ontario and provides capital markets advisory and investor relations advisory services. Under the agreement, Domestique will provide investor relations and capital-markets advisory services to IDEX, including advising on capital markets strategy and making introductions and coordinating roadshows and site visits for analysts and investors. The principal of Domestique is Wayne Phipps. Domestique and its affiliates are at arm’s length to the Company and have no other relationship with the Company and do not own any securities of the Company, other than stock options as described below.

The Consulting Agreement has term of 6 months (the “Term”). Pursuant to the Consulting Agreement, Domestique has agreed to provide capital markets advisory services to the Company, and the Company will pay Domestique $7,500 per month (the “Cash Fee”) during the Term. In addition to the Cash Fee, the Company will grant Domestique 200,000 stock options of the Company (the “Options”), at an exercise price of $0.55 per share. The Options shall vest over a two-year period as follows: 25% of the Options shall vest on the date that is six months following the date of issuance, 25% of the Options shall vest on the date that is 12 months following the date of issuance, 25% of the Options shall vest on the date that is 18 months following the date of issuance, and 25% of the Options shall vest on the date that is 24 months following the date of issuance. The Consulting Agreement and the grant of Options thereunder is subject to approval from the TSX Venture Exchange.

About IDEX Metals Corp.

IDEX Metals Corp. is a mineral exploration company focused on advancing a portfolio of base and precious metal projects in Idaho, USA. IDEX is primarily focused on the exploration and development of the Freeze Copper-Gold porphyry prospect located in the newly discovered Idaho Copper District, Washington County, Idaho. With a strategic land position in a top-tier mining jurisdiction and surrounded by major industry players, IDEX is committed to redefining district-scale exploration in Idaho.

For more information, please visit https://idexmetals.com/.

ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Clayton Fisher, CEO & Director

For further information regarding IDEX contact:

Investor Relations
info@idexmetals.com
1 (604) 260-0356

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

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Westward Gold Drills 12.0 Metres of 8.06 g Au/t within 27.0 Metres of 3.72 g Au/t in Hole T2601 at the SSD Target, Toiyabe Hills Property, Nevada

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 05:30:00 MDT

The first 2026 core hole at SSD confirmed that the observed controls on gold mineralization – as interpreted from recent trenching – are compelling target vectors

T2601 encountered significant zones of hydrothermal alteration coincident with high-grade Carlin-style gold, including pervasive decalcification, clay, breccia, and pyrite

A deep-capacity RC drill rig has arrived at the Property and is currently advancing T2603, one of several planned down-dip tests of these newly-modelled controls on gold mineralization

Vancouver, British Columbia, August 18, 2026 – TheNewswire - Westward Gold Inc. (CSE: WG, OTCQB: WGLIF, FSE: IM50) (“Westward” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce assay results for the first core hole completed at the SSD Target (“SSD”), Toiyabe Hills Property, Lander County, NV (“Toiyabe Hills”, or the “Property”). T2601 – drilled to a total depth of approximately 123 metres – was designed to 1) characterize the host rocks, hydrothermal alteration, and structure associated with down-hole gold mineralization at SSD, 2) verify the continuity of these features from their surface expression downward into the third dimension, 3) build upon the data gleaned from nearby trenching to further determine controls on gold mineralization (see Westward press release dated August 4, 2026), 4) apply these controls as a vector for upcoming deeper drilling and a tool for additional near-term SSD target development, and 5) modernize and upgrade previously-unconfirmed legacy data from the near-surface environment at SSD.

Key Takeaways:

T2601 intersected 12.0 metres of 8.06 g Au/t within 27.0 metres of 3.72 g Au/t in micrite and silty limestone of the Wenban Formation, a thick sequence of carbonate rocks that are well-documented gold hosts in the Cortez District.
The higher-grade sub-interval is controlled by a high-angle fault zone and characterized by breccia, decalcification, pervasively shattered rock, clay, and elevated sooty pyrite (see Figures 1, 3 and 4 below). The style and intensity of these alteration features – and their association with pervasively-broken rock – is typical of Carlin-type gold deposits throughout northern Nevada.
Gold mineralization sits in the immediate footwall of the Roberts Mountains Thrust (“RMT”) and an igneous dike, and is focused in the hanging wall of the WNW-striking N-Fault and hanging wall of the G-Fault corridor; the down-dip projection of this gold setting is slated for upcoming reverse-circulation (“RC”) drilling.
The recognition of high-angle structural controls on gold mineralization is a significant development at SSD; legacy interpretations indicated that gold was predominantly stratiform and/or parallel with the RMT.

Figure 1 – T2601: Stratigraphy, Gold Grades, and Detailed Logging

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Mr. Robert Edie, Vice President Exploration, noted: “We’re very pleased with the results from this first core hole of 2026, primarily because it offers the first evidence that the gold controls we recently observed in the nearby trench still persist as we follow these structures into the sub-surface. Now with the arrival of the first RC rig, our drilling production will ramp up significantly and our target models will be continuously refined as more detailed logging and assay results are incorporated. From the very limited deeper drilling in and around the greater SSD area, we know there is a horizon of flat-lying gold mineralization in zones that range from 9.1 to 50.3 metres thick with gold grades of 0.34 to 3.03 g Au/t; often times this mineralization is strongly oxidized with abundant limonite and hematite. Intersections of high-angle controlling structures with the deeper low-angle structural zone will be the focus of our first RC holes. We’re very excited to learn more about this complex and highly-promising target in the coming months.”

Figure 2 – T2601 Assay Results

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Note: Gold intervals were calculated based on a 0.14 g Au/t cutoff grade. All gold intervals are presented as drill hole lengths; true thicknesses of mineralization are currently unknown and estimated at 50-70% of reported thicknesses. Refer to QA/QC statement below for additional details.

Figures 3 and 4 below display portions of the PQ-sized core that returned significant gold grades. The gold is hosted in micrite and silty limestone of the Devonian Wenban Formation, and the highest-grade samples are characterized by decalcification, secondary carbon emplacement, elevated sooty pyrite, faulting and clay alteration associated with brecciation. This sheared and brecciated fault zone formed a fluid conduit for Carlin-type gold deposition, with additional dissemination at its margins. The 6.44 g Au/t sample at the beginning of the core box in Figure 3, and the 7.92 g Au/t sample at the end of the core box in Figure 4, contain selvages of silicification – another important alteration type in Carlin-type gold deposits.

Figure 3 – T2601 Select Core Photos (57.3 m – 61.1 m Depth)

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Figure 4 – T2601 Select Core Photos (64.2 m – 67.4 m Depth)

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Target Vectors – Upcoming RC Drilling:

RC drilling is now underway at the SSD Target, with T2603 in progress from site SSD26-A to test the margins of the near-vertical Fault-G (see press release dated August 4, 2026, for additional information). Data from T2601 (building upon trenching results and interpretations) have reinforced the significance of Fault-N, with down-dip tests of that structure planned from pads SSD26-J and SSD26-K. Results from core hole T2602 (pending) will further refine the model ahead of these deep vertical RC holes (see Figure 5 below). Strategic step-out drilling – including down-dip and along strike of controlling structures – will enhance the Company’s understanding of the high-grade geometry at SSD enable future drilling to target the highest-grade environments.

Figure 5 – T2301/Trench Gold Mineralization, Fault N Projection & Upcoming Drilling (Section View)

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Note: Section view looking northwest; 307-degree azimuth, grades included on drill / trench traces only shown if >0.5 g Au/t.

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The Company has engaged Senergy Communications Capital Inc. ("Senergy") to provide digital marketing services (the "Services") for a period of four months, and Westward has paid Senergy a fee of one hundred thousand Canadian dollars for this engagement period. The Services include content creation, strategic messaging, corporate communications, and other online and social media marketing strategies. The material disseminated will be generated using publicly-available information. For more information regarding Senergy, please visit: www.senergy.capital. Senergy and its affiliates currently hold no shares in Westward Gold Inc. Senergy may, however, purchase or sell Company securities in the open market or through other means based on market conditions and other factors. Senergy is at arm's length to Westward, has no other relationship with the Company and neither Senergy nor its principal, Aleem Fidai, has any interest, directly or indirectly, in the Company or its securities, or any right or intent to acquire such an interest, other than as disclosed herein. Senergy is located at 1122 Mainland St #228, Vancouver, BC V6B 5L1 and can be contacted at (778) 772-6740 or at info@senergy.capital.

Quality Assurance / Quality Control (“QA/QC”)

The Company implemented a best-practices QA/QC program during the drilling of core hole T2601. Drilling consisted of PQ-sized core from the collar to a total depth of 122.7 meters. All sampling was conducted under the supervision of the Company’s Vice President Exploration and/or members of its technical team, and the chain of custody from the Property to the sample preparation facility was continuously monitored. Samples were transported directly from the field to Modern Land and Development in Carlin, NV, where the individual sample intervals were cut in half and bagged for delivery.

Core samples were delivered to ALS Limited’s (“ALS”) preparation facility located in Elko, NV. Samples were dried at 100 degrees Celsius, crushed to 70% passing -2mm, Boyd rotary split off 250g, which was then pulverized to greater than 85% passing 75 microns. The resulting sample pulps were delivered to ALS’ laboratories at either 4977 Energy Way, Reno, NV, 89502 or 2103 Dollarton Hwy, North Vancouver, BC, V7H 0A7 for fire assay and multi-element assays.

Individual core samples for fire assay were selected at intervals ranging from 0.5m to 2.1m. Overall QA/QC frequency was set at a minimum of 15%, including standards, blanks, and three varieties of duplicates. Standards and blanks were sourced from Rocklabs of Aukland, New Zealand. Data verification of the analytical results included a statistical analysis of the standards, blanks and duplicates that must fall within specified ranges for acceptance. All standards, blanks and duplicates were checked and verified and are within these ranges. All core samples were analyzed for gold and 49 additional elements. Assays consisted of fire assay (Au-AA23) for gold on each individual sample. For multi-element geochemistry, composited intervals ranging between 4.9 meters to 7.0 meters were analyzed with four-acid analysis (ME-MS61m).

The significant gold zones are weight-averaged and a cut-off grade of 0.14 g Au/t was employed, however internal dilution may include up to 4.0 metres of material below the cut-off. Drill-hole deviation for T2601 was measured by a gyroscopic down-hole survey completed by IDS of Elko, NV. The survey provides accurate down hole inclination and azimuth of the hole. Obtaining an accurate survey of the drill hole leads to a better contextual understanding of the core samples, and a more robust 3D geological model All gold intervals are presented as drill hole lengths; true thicknesses of mineralization are currently unknown and estimated at 50-70% of reported thicknesses

Qualified Person

The technical information contained in this news release was reviewed and approved by Robert Edie, Vice President Exploration of the Company, who is a Qualified Person under National Instrument 43-101 – Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects. Mr. Edie is a Certified Professional Geologist (CPG) through the American Institute of Professional Geologists (AIPG).

About Westward Gold

Westward Gold is a mineral exploration company focused on developing the Toiyabe Hills Project located in the Cortez Trend area of Lander County, Nevada, and the Coyote and Rossi Projects located along the Carlin Trend in Elko County, Nevada. From time to time, the Company may also evaluate the acquisition of other mineral exploration assets and opportunities.

For further information contact:

Andrew Nelson
Chief Financial Officer
Westward Gold Inc.
+1 (604) 828-7027

andrew@westwardgold.com

www.westwardgold.com

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This news release contains or incorporates by reference “forward-looking statements” and “forward-looking information” as defined under applicable Canadian securities legislation. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, which address events, results, outcomes, or developments that the Company expects to occur are, or may be deemed, to be, forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are generally, but not always, identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "expect", "believe", "anticipate", "intend", "estimate”, “potential”, “on track”, “forecast", "budget", “target”, “outlook”, “continue”, “plan” or variations of such words and phrases and similar expressions or statements that certain actions, events or results “may”, “could”, “would”, “might” or “will” be taken, occur or be achieved or the negative connotation of such terms.

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Forward-looking statements or information are subject to a variety of known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual events or results to differ from those reflected in the forward-looking statements or information, including, without limitation, the need for additional capital by the Company through financings, and the risk that such funds may not be raised; the speculative nature of exploration and the stages of the Company’s properties; the effect of changes in commodity prices; regulatory risks that development of the Company’s material properties will not be acceptable for social, environmental or other reasons, availability of equipment (including drills) and personnel to carry out work programs, that each stage of work will be completed within expected time frames, that current geological models and interpretations prove correct, the results of ongoing work programs may lead to a change of exploration priorities, and the efforts and abilities of the senior management team. This list is not exhaustive of the factors that may affect any of the Company’s forward-looking statements or information. These and other factors may cause the Company to change its exploration and work programs, not proceed with work programs, or change the timing or order of planned work programs. Additional risk factors and details with respect to risk factors that may affect the Company’s ability to achieve the expectations set forth in the forward-looking statements contained in this news release are set out in the Company’s latest management discussion and analysis under “Risks and Uncertainties”, which is available under the Company’s SEDAR+ profile at www.sedarplus.ca. Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated, described or intended. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements or information. The Company’s forward-looking statements and information are based on the assumptions, beliefs, expectations, and opinions of management as of the date of this press release, and other than as required by applicable securities laws, the Company does not assume any obligation to update forward-looking statements and information if circumstances or management’s assumptions, beliefs, expectations or opinions should change, or changes in any other events affecting such statements or information.

Ares Strategic Mining Begins Processing Mined Fluorspar Ore at its Utah Lumps Plant

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 05:30:00 MDT

Trucks Now Transporting Lost Sheep Ore to Delta Processing Facility as Live-Material Ramp-Up Begins and Ares Connects Mine to Plant

Vancouver, B.C., 18th August 2026 – TheNewswire - Ares Strategic Mining Inc. (CSE: ARS) (OTCQX: ARSMF) (FRA: N8I1) ("Ares" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that fluorspar ore mined from its Lost Sheep Mine in Utah is now being transported by truck to the Company's processing facility in Delta, Utah, where the material has begun entering the Metallurgical Lumps Plant for processing.

The arrival and feeding of mined Lost Sheep ore into the plant represents one of the most significant operational milestones achieved by Ares to date. Following years of mine development, engineering, construction, equipment installation and systems commissioning, the Company has now connected the two principal components of its operation: ore is being extracted from the Lost Sheep Mine, transported to Delta, and introduced into the processing plant.

Over the coming week, Ares' operations team will use increasing quantities of actual mined material to tune and optimize the Lumps Plant around the specific physical and processing characteristics of Lost Sheep ore. This live-material ramp-up phase is intended to progressively refine plant settings and operating parameters before moving toward sustained production rates.

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Fluorspar ore mined at the Lost Sheep Mine being transported to Ares' processing facility in Delta, Utah.

From Mine Development to Mine-to-Plant Operations

The commencement of ore haulage and live-material processing represents a fundamental change in the nature of Ares' activities.

The Company has progressed through underground development, ventilation and mining infrastructure; construction of the Delta processing facility; installation of conveyors, electrical distribution and Motor Control Center systems; integrated commissioning of the Lumps Plant; and the accumulation of mined fluorspar ore at surface. The operation is now moving into the phase for which that infrastructure was constructed: moving mined material through an integrated domestic fluorspar production chain.

James Walker, President and Chief Executive Officer of Ares Strategic Mining, commented: "There is an enormous difference between constructing and commissioning a plant and actually seeing trucks of your own ore arriving and that material entering the processing circuit. We have now connected the mine to the plant. This is the physical supply chain we have spent years building. Over the next week, our engineers and operators will use real Lost Sheep material to fine-tune the plant and understand exactly how the ore behaves through each stage of the process. We can optimize around the material we are actually mining rather than theoretical feed characteristics. Every truckload gives our team more operating information and takes us another step toward establishing consistent production."

Large Capacity Haulage Trucks Begin Delivering Material

Live-Ore Optimization Underway

Ares previously completed integrated commissioning of the Lumps Plant, bringing its electrical, conveyor, control, crushing and drying systems online as a complete processing facility. The introduction of mine-run ore now provides the team with the opportunity to optimize those systems under real operating conditions.

During this next stage, the Company's operators will progressively evaluate and refine plant performance, including:

ore feed rates and consistency;
crushing performance and product sizing;
conveyor loading and material transfer;
drying performance and operating parameters;
PLC, HMI, alarm and automated operating sequences;
material flow through the complete plant circuit; and
final product characteristics and quality.

The purpose of this stage is not simply to demonstrate that individual pieces of equipment operate, but to establish how the complete facility performs when processing representative Lost Sheep ore continuously and to make the operating adjustments necessary for reliable, repeatable production.

The Company's Lumps Plant has been designed with substantial capacity to allow for further potential future production. The plant is designed to manufacture metallurgical-grade fluorspar ("metspar"), which is used principally as a flux in steelmaking and other metallurgical applications.

Mined Lost Sheep ore undergoing a staged processing circuit as Ares begins live-material optimization.

A Visible Milestone for Ares' Shareholders

For Ares, the significance of this milestone extends beyond the commencement of plant operations. The Company has progressed from identifying and developing a domestic mineral resource, through construction of underground mining infrastructure and a purpose-built processing facility, to mining, stockpiling, transporting and now processing its own fluorspar ore.

The movement of ore between the Lost Sheep Mine and Delta processing facility provides shareholders with a visible representation of the Company's transition from an infrastructure-development program toward an operating mining and processing business.

Walker continued: "Our shareholders have watched the underground workings being built, the processing plant rise from concrete foundations, the steel structures go up, the conveyors and electrical systems come online, and thousands of tons of ore accumulate at the mine. Now they can see that ore on trucks and entering the plant. For our team, this is one of the most satisfying stages of the project because all of those separate workstreams are beginning to operate as one business. We are mining a critical mineral in Utah and we are now processing that material in Utah. That is exactly what this Company was created to accomplish."

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Lost Sheep ore arriving at Ares' Delta processing facility for live-material ramp-up and plant optimization.

Restoring a Domestic Supply Chain for a U.S. Critical Mineral

The timing of Ares' operational ramp-up comes against a strategically important backdrop for U.S. mineral security. Fluorspar remains on the 2025 U.S. List of Critical Minerals, reflecting its importance to the American economy and national security and the vulnerability of its supply chain. Fluorspar and fluorine-derived materials are used across steelmaking, aluminum, refrigerants, chemical manufacturing, uranium fuel, ceramics, glass and other industrial applications.

According to the U.S. Geological Survey's 2026 Mineral Commodity Summaries, the United States was 100% net import reliant for fluorspar in 2025, excluding Government stockpile sales, and significant U.S. fluorspar mine production had not been reported for decades. Against that backdrop, Ares believes the commencement of mine-to-plant operations at Lost Sheep represents more than an important Company milestone: it represents tangible progress toward rebuilding a domestic industrial capability that has been largely absent from the United States for a generation.

The U.S. Defense Logistics Agency's Strategic Materials organization is responsible for the National Defense Stockpile and identifies the development and qualification of domestic sources of strategic materials as part of its mission. Ares has separately secured a multi-year Defense Logistics Agency framework for the future supply of acid-grade fluorspar, further reinforcing the strategic importance of establishing scalable domestic mining and processing capabilities.

Two Processing Plants, One Integrated Fluorspar Strategy

The Metallurgical Lumps Plant represents the first major processing component of Ares' broader development strategy. Material processed through the Lumps Plant is intended to establish Ares' production of metallurgical-grade fluorspar for industrial markets. The infrastructure also forms part of the Company's broader Delta processing platform, where Ares is advancing its adjacent Flotation Plant, designed to manufacture higher-purity acid-grade fluorspar ("acidspar").

Acidspar typically contains at least approximately 97% calcium fluoride and is the principal mineral feedstock used in hydrofluoric acid production, from which a broad range of fluorine-based industrial materials are derived.

Ares' strategy is therefore designed to address two distinct markets: near-term production of metallurgical fluorspar through the Lumps Plant and the subsequent development of high-purity acidspar production through the Flotation Plant.

The Company believes operating both facilities alongside its own domestic mining operation can provide increased control across extraction, processing, product quality and delivery while establishing a scalable platform capable of serving U.S. industrial and strategic-material customers.

Existing Route to Market

Ares has previously announced commercial arrangements covering its anticipated initial metspar output, providing the Company with an established route to market as the Lumps Plant progresses through ramp-up and toward sustained production.

The Company's immediate operational priority is to use the current live-material campaign to optimize plant performance, progressively increase ore feed, assess finished product specifications and establish repeatable operating parameters. Additional operational updates will be provided as the plant advances through the live-feed ramp-up program.

About Ares Strategic Mining

Ares Strategic Mining Inc. is the only domestic fluorspar producer in the United States and is developing a vertically integrated critical minerals platform through its Lost Sheep Mine and processing facilities in Utah.

ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

James Walker

President & CEO

For further information, please contact:

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About Ares Strategic Mining

Ares Strategic Mining Inc. is a mining company focused on the development of its fluorspar projects in the U.S. The Company aims to become a significant supplier of high-grade fluorspar to North American markets, supporting industries vital to modern technology and infrastructure.

Lost Sheep Fluorspar Project – Delta, Utah

100% owned – 5,982 acres – 353 Claims
Located in the Spor Mountain area, Juab County, Utah, approximately 214 km south-west of Salt Lake City.
Fully Permitted – including mining permits.
NI 43-101 Technical Report identified extensive high-grade fluorspar with low levels of impurities.
Mining plan approved by BLM1

First approved by Rex Rowley – Area Manager, Bureau of Land Management – 24th August 1992.

Renewed by Paul B. Baker – Minerals Program Manager, Bureau of Land Management – 12th December 2016.

ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF

ARES STRATEGIC MINING LTD.

James Walker

Chief Executive Officer and President

For further information, please contact James Walker by email at info@aresmining.com

DISCLOSURE AND FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS:

Companies typically rely on comprehensive feasibility reports on mineral reserve estimates to reduce the risks and uncertainties associated with a production decision. Historically, situations where the issuer decides to put a mineral project into production without first establishing mineral reserves supported by a technical report and completing a feasibility study have a higher risk of economic or technical failure, though some industrial mineral ventures are relatively simple operations with low levels of investment and risk, where the operating entity has determined that a formal prefeasibility or feasibility study in conformance with NI 43-101 and 43-101 CP is not required for a production decision. Based on historical engineering work, geological reports, historical production data and current engineering work completed or in the process by Ares, the Company intends to move forward with the development of its Utah asset.

Certain information in this news release may contain forward-looking statements that involve substantial known and unknown risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements are often identified by terms such as “will”, “may”, “should”, “anticipate”, “expects” and similar expressions. All statements other than statements of historical fact included in this news release are forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate and actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the Company’s expectations include the failure to satisfy the conditions of the relevant securities exchange(s) and other risks detailed from time to time in the filings made by the Company with securities regulations. The reader is cautioned that assumptions used in the preparation of any forward-looking information may prove to be incorrect. Events or circumstances may cause actual results to differ materially from those predicted, as a result of numerous known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors, many of which are beyond the control of the Company. The reader is cautioned not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking information. Such information, although considered reasonable by management at the time of preparation, may prove to be incorrect and actual results may differ materially from those anticipated. Forward-looking statements contained in this news release are expressly qualified by this cautionary statement. The forward-looking statements contained in this news release are made as of the date of this news release and the Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise such information, except as required by applicable law.

Nord Confirms Castle Surface Gold Trend to 560 Metres Long Within the High-Grade Silver Mineralization Zones

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 05:30:00 MDT

Prospecting and stripping by Laurentia Exploration returned up to 2.80 g/t gold in new surface samples, lengthening the known gold trend within the Archean rocks overlying the Nipissing diabase which contains current high-grade silver mineralization. A broader fall program of prospecting, stripping and sampling is planned, feeding the expanded Castle East geological silver gold model.

Cobalt, Ontario - August 18, 2026 - TheNewswire - Nord Precious Metals Mining Inc. (TSXV: NTH, OTCQB: NPMMF, FSE: QN3) ("Nord" or the "Company") reports results from its July 2026 prospecting and stripping program at the Castle East property near Gowganda, Ontario.

"The gold corridor gives Castle East a second dimension at surface, above and around the high-grade silver system we continue to target at depth," said Frank J. Basa, P.Eng., Chief Executive Officer of Nord. "Because crews and equipment were already mobilized, this work was completed at minimal incremental cost. We are not assuming the gold and the silver-cobalt systems are connected; each target will be advanced on its own merits within one district-scale property."

Highlights

A prospecting sample returned 2.80 g/t gold (sample L339955, UTM 17N 520302E 5278971N) at the southwestern end of the program area, extending the strike length of the known surface gold occurrences to approximately 560 metres along the northeast-trending gold corridor.
Channel sampling near the overlap of the extended 2023 stripped exposure returned 2.09 g/t gold over 1.6 metres, including 2.51 g/t gold over 0.7 metres and 1.77 g/t gold over 0.9 metres.
Grab samples, also from the newly extended and previously exposed 2023 stripped exposure, returned 2.47 g/t and 1.22 g/t gold. Grab samples are selective by nature and are not representative of average grades (see map below).
34 samples were collected in total: seven prospecting, 17 channel and ten grab samples, plus one blank and one standard. All samples were also analyzed for silver.

The results build on surface and drill results previously reported by the Company. Surface sampling in 2023 returned multiple samples grading up to 3.2 g/t gold. Drilling beneath the cover rocks intersected gold below the surface showings, with hole CS-23-123 returning 3.05 g/t gold within an approximately 9 metre downhole zone of anomalous gold in strongly chloritized and fractured rock, including 1.41 g/t gold over 3.83 metres as well as significant silver values within the diabase below in the same hole. The Company intercepted several intervals of silver mineralization, including a high-grade interval of 5,441.4 grams per tonne (gpt) silver over 0.37 meters at a depth of 446.55-446.92 meters downhole and another intercept from 461.25-462 meters (0.75 meters) returned 3,730 gpt silver. This hole in particular demonstrates the ability to evaluate both gold and silver potential at the same time. The Company's July 13, 2026, news release consolidated the district's surface and drill gold results and outlined its gold potential along the Ridout-Tyrrell corridor. All reported widths are downhole or channel lengths; true widths have not been determined.

The 2026 program, completed by Laurentia Exploration between July 13 and 21, extended the 2023 stripped exposure to approximately 10 x 5 metres, where four channels totalling 17 samples on 0.40 to 0.70 metre intervals were cut across newly exposed veins and the main mineralized zone, and enlarged the 2015 stripped exposure to approximately 10 x 10 metres, where grab samples were collected. Prospecting traverses southwest toward Miller Lake documented six new stations. Structural mapping identified three principal vein sets, with the dominant subvertical set, striking north to north-northwest, generally the most strongly mineralized.

Regional Setting

As outlined in the Company's July 13, 2026 news release, the Castle Gowganda district lies along the Ridout-Tyrrell deformation corridor, the regional structure that hosts IAMGOLD's producing Côté Gold Mine near Gogama, with the Juby gold deposit in the Shining Tree district along trend. Alamos Gold's producing Young-Davidson Mine near Matachewan lies to the northeast on the separate Larder Lake-Cadillac deformation zone, framing the district within one of the Abitibi's most productive settings. The extension of these regional structures onto the Company's property is interpretive and remains to be confirmed by exploration. Mineralization hosted on nearby or adjacent properties is not necessarily indicative of mineralization hosted on the Company's property.

Next Steps

A more extensive fall program of prospecting and stripping is being planned, including further cleaning of the 2015 exposure to improve bedrock exposure. Results will be incorporated into the expanded Castle East geological model, which will explicitly define silver, cobalt and coincident gold domains. Assays from altered and mineralized zones intersected in the Archean rocks by recent deep silver drilling remain pending and will be reported once received and reviewed.

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Figure 1: Gowganda Silver Camp with Gold Corridor location.

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Figure 2: Sample location map of the area covering the extension of 2023 stripping

Sampling, Analysis and QA/QC

The program and its quality control protocol were planned, supervised and executed by Laurentia Exploration Inc. Samples were recorded using the cellular location in the QField application and confirmed with a Garmin GPSMAP 65s. Prospecting was focussed in areas extending along the known surface gold mineralization trend. One certified blank and one certified standard were inserted among the 34 samples. Samples were analyzed at Swastika Laboratories Ltd. In Swastika, Ontario by fire assay with AA finish for gold and by aqua regia digestion for silver. Grab and prospecting samples are selective by nature and are not representative of average grades on the property. Channel sample intervals are apparent widths.

Qualified Person

The scientific and technical information in this news release has been reviewed and approved by Frank J. Basa, P.Eng. (PEO), a director of the Company and a qualified person as defined by NI 43-101. Mr. Basa is not independent of the Company.

About Nord Precious Metals Mining Inc.

Nord Precious Metals Mining Inc. (TSXV: NTH) is a silver exploration and development company focused on advancing the Gowganda Silver Tailings Project in Ontario into near-term production. The Company expects to complete a mineral resource estimate for the Project, prepared in accordance with NI 43-101, within the next six months, followed by a technical report on the economics of reprocessing. Nord then intends to finance development of the tailings project on the strength of that study, with cash flow from reprocessing intended to fund exploration across its district-scale, high-grade silver projects, which have the potential for a significant impact on the value of the Company.

Nord's production strategy is anchored by existing infrastructure. The Company operates TTL Laboratories, the only permitted high-grade milling facility in Ontario's historic Cobalt Camp, establishing an integrated position that connects the recovery of historical tailings and high-grade silver exploration with existing processing capacity.

Nord's integrated processing strategy is intended to support multiple metal-recovery streams. The Re-2Ox hydrometallurgical process, validated at pilot scale through SGS Lakefield, is designed to address arsenic in complex silver-cobalt ores while producing technical-grade cobalt sulphate and other metal products. Together with TTL Laboratories and underground mine access, this approach positions Nord within Ontario's emerging critical-minerals supply chain.

More information is available at www.nordpreciousmetals.com.

For further information please contact:

Frank J. Basa, P.Eng.

Chief Executive Officer

416-625-2342

Wayne Cheveldayoff

Corporate Communications

P: 416-710-2410

E: waynecheveldayoff@gmail.com

Forward-Looking Statements

This news release contains statements that constitute "forward-looking statements." Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the Company's actual results, performance or achievements, or developments in the industry to differ materially from the anticipated results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements.

Forward-looking statements are statements that are not historical facts and are generally, but not always, identified by the words "expects," "plans," "anticipates," "believes," "intends," "estimates," "projects," "potential" and similar expressions, or that events or conditions "will," "would," "may," "could" or "should" occur.

Forward-looking statements in this news release include, but are not limited to, statements regarding: the interpretation of the results of the 2026 prospecting and stripping program; the receipt and interpretation of pending assay results, including from gold-bearing zones intersected in recent drilling; the interpreted gold corridor and the possible extension of Ridout-Tyrrell related structures through the Gowganda area; the planned fall program of prospecting, stripping and sampling and any follow-up drilling, subject to financing and permitting; the incorporation of results into the expanded Castle East geological model; any future mineral resource estimation; the completion of a mineral resource estimate and subsequent technical report for the Gowganda Silver Tailings Project; and the intended use of future cash flow from tailings recovery to fund exploration.

Although the Company believes the forward-looking information contained in this news release is reasonable based on information available on the date hereof, by their nature forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause actual results, performance or achievements, or other future events, to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements.

Examples of such assumptions, risks and uncertainties include, without limitation, assumptions, risks and uncertainties associated with: general economic conditions; adverse industry events; future legislative and regulatory developments; the Company's ability to access sufficient capital from internal and external sources; inability to access sufficient capital on favourable terms; the ability of the Company to implement its business strategies; competition; the ability of the Company to obtain and retain all applicable regulatory and other approvals; commodity price fluctuations; and other assumptions, risks and uncertainties.

THE FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS NEWS RELEASE REPRESENTS THE EXPECTATIONS OF THE COMPANY AS OF THE DATE OF THIS NEWS RELEASE AND, ACCORDINGLY, IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE AFTER SUCH DATE. READERS SHOULD NOT PLACE UNDUE IMPORTANCE ON FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION AND SHOULD NOT RELY UPON THIS INFORMATION AS OF ANY OTHER DATE. WHILE THE COMPANY MAY ELECT TO, IT DOES NOT UNDERTAKE TO UPDATE THIS INFORMATION AT ANY PARTICULAR TIME EXCEPT AS REQUIRED IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAWS.

CHARBONE franchit un jalon majeur avec la livraison de son électrolyseur sur le site de Sorel-Tracy

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 05:25:00 MDT

La réception de cet équipement stratégique marque une étape déterminante dans la réalisation de la phase 1B et le déploiement d’une capacité accrue de production d’hydrogène propre Ultra Haute Pureté.

Varennes (Québec), le 18 août 2026 – TheNewswire - CORPORATION CHARBONE (TSXV: CH; OTCQB: CHHYF; FSE: K47) (« CHARBONE » ou la « Société »), une entreprise verticalement intégrée spécialisée dans les gaz industriels, axée sur la production, la distribution et le stockage d'hydrogène propre Ultra Haute Pureté (« UHP ») et d'autres gaz industriels stratégiques, a le plaisir d’annoncer la livraison de son électrolyseur sur son site phare de Sorel-Tracy, au Québec.

L’arrivée de cet équipement essentiel constitue l’un des jalons les plus importants réalisés à ce jour dans le cadre de la phase 1B du projet. Elle confirme la progression concrète du plan de développement de CHARBONE visant à accroître sa capacité de production d’hydrogène propre UHP et à répondre à la demande croissante de ses clients industriels.

Une étape déterminante vers une capacité de production accrue

Conçu pour produire de l’hydrogène par électrolyse de l’eau, l’électrolyseur représente le cœur technologique de la prochaine phase de production du site de Sorel-Tracy. Sa livraison permet maintenant aux équipes de CHARBONE, à ses entrepreneurs en construction et à ses partenaires techniques d’entreprendre les prochaines étapes liées à son positionnement, à son installation et à son intégration aux infrastructures du site Sorel-Tracy.

Les travaux de génie civil et la préparation des fondations ont été planifiés afin de permettre l’accueil des principaux équipements de production. Les activités se poursuivront conformément au calendrier d’exécution de la Société, notamment avec l’assemblage des composantes, les raccordements mécaniques et électriques ainsi que les étapes de vérification et de mise en service.

Ce développement s’inscrit dans la stratégie modulaire et progressive de CHARBONE, qui permet à la Société d’ajouter de nouvelles capacités de production en fonction de la demande tout en maintenant une gestion disciplinée de son développement.

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“ C’est avec une immense fierté que nous annonçons aujourd’hui l’arrivée de notre électrolyseur à Sorel-Tracy. Il ne s’agit pas simplement de la livraison d’un équipement, c’est la concrétisation d’une étape déterminante de notre vision et l’un des jalons les plus importants de l’histoire de la compagnie. Les risques liés à la livraison sont maintenant derrière nous”, a déclaré Dave Gagnon, Président et chef de la direction de CHARBONE. “ Cette réalisation témoigne également de l’engagement exceptionnel de nos employés, de nos partenaires, de nos fournisseurs et de toutes les parties prenantes qui contribuent au développement de notre site phare. Nous entrons maintenant dans une nouvelle phase d’exécution qui renforcera notre capacité à servir nos clients majeurs et à créer une valeur durable pour nos actionnaires. Notre échéancier de lancement prévu pour l'automne, communiqué précédemment, est maintenu, et nous sommes impatients de vous fournir de plus amples informations à mesure que nous progresserons dans les prochaines étapes de mise en service et de montée en puissance. ”

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À propos de CORPORATION CHARBONE

CHARBONE est une entreprise verticalement intégrée spécialisée dans les gaz industriels. Elle se concentre sur le développement et l'exploitation d'un réseau régional de plateformes logistiques pour la production, le stockage et la distribution de gaz industriels stratégiques à Ultra Haute Pureté (UHP). L'entreprise dessert des clients provenant de divers secteurs, notamment les semi-conducteurs, l'intelligence artificielle et les centres de données, les produits pharmaceutiques de pointe, ainsi que les technologies aérospatiales et de défense, où les gaz UHP sont essentiels aux processus de fabrication de haute précision et à la performance opérationnelle. CHARBONE développe un réseau d’usines de production d'hydrogène propre UHP en Amérique du Nord et sur certains marchés internationaux. Son approche modulaire, décentralisée et axée sur la demande, combinée à sa plateforme intégrée de stockage et de distribution pour tous les gaz UHP, favorise une croissance contrôlée, renforce la flexibilité opérationnelle et permet une génération de revenus plus stable et diversifiée. Ce modèle permet à CHARBONE de fournir efficacement aux clients industriels de taille moyenne un approvisionnement fiable en gaz UHP, notamment l'hydrogène, l'hélium, l'oxygène et autres gaz présents dans les composants à forte demande, souvent difficiles à obtenir. L'entreprise s'engage à soutenir la transition mondiale vers une économie à faible émission de carbone en fournissant de l'hydrogène propre et des gaz spéciaux accessibles et décentralisés, tout en comblant les déficits d'approvisionnement des clients industriels mal desservis et en accélérant la transition vers une énergie propre locale. CHARBONE est coté sur la bourse de croissance TSX (TSXV: CH); sur les marchés OTC (OTCQB: CHHYF); et à la Bourse de Francfort (FSE: K47).

Pour plus d'informations, veuillez visiter www.charbone.com.

Pour plus d’informations contactez Corporation Charbone

Téléphone: +1 450 678 7171

Courriel: ir@charbone.com

Benoit Veilleux

Chef de la direction financière et secrétaire corporatif

Énoncés prospectifs

Le présent communiqué de presse contient des énoncés qui constituent de « l’information prospective » au sens des lois canadiennes sur les valeurs mobilières (« déclarations prospectives »). Ces déclarations prospectives sont souvent identifiées par des mots tels que « a l’intention », « anticipe », « s’attend à », « croit », « planifie », « probable », ou des mots similaires. Les déclarations prospectives reflètent les attentes, estimations ou projections respectives de la direction de Charbone concernant les résultats ou événements futurs, sur la base des opinions, hypothèses et estimations considérées comme raisonnables par la direction à la date à laquelle les déclarations sont faites. Bien que Charbone estime que les attentes exprimées dans les déclarations prospectives sont raisonnables, les déclarations prospectives comportent des risques et des incertitudes, et il ne faut pas se fier indûment aux déclarations prospectives, car des facteurs inconnus ou imprévisibles pourraient faire en sorte que les résultats réels soient sensiblement différents de ceux exprimés dans les déclarations prospectives. Des risques et des incertitudes liés aux activités de Charbone peuvent avoir une incidence sur les déclarations prospectives. Ces risques, incertitudes et hypothèses comprennent, sans s’y limiter, ceux décrits à la rubrique « Facteurs de risque » dans la déclaration de changement à l’inscription de la Société datée du 31 mars 2022, qui peut être consultée sur SEDAR+ à l’adresse www.sedarplus.ca; ils pourraient faire en sorte que les événements ou les résultats réels diffèrent sensiblement de ceux prévus dans les déclarations prospectives.

Sauf si les lois sur les valeurs mobilières applicables l’exigent, Charbone ne s’engage pas à mettre à jour ni à réviser les déclarations prospectives.

Ni la Bourse de croissance TSX ni son fournisseur de services de réglementation (tel que ce terme est défini dans les politiques de la Bourse de croissance TSX) n'acceptent de responsabilité quant à la pertinence ou à l'exactitude du présent communiqué.

CHARBONE Reaches Major Milestone with Delivery of its Electrolyzer to the Sorel-Tracy Site

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 05:25:00 MDT

The arrival of this strategic equipment marks a decisive step in the completion of Phase 1B and the deployment of increased clean Ultra-High-Purity hydrogen production capacity.

Varennes, Quebec, August 18, 2026 – TheNewswire - CHARBONE CORPORATION (TSXV: CH; OTCQB: CHHYF; FSE: K47) (“CHARBONE” or the “Company”), a vertically integrated industrial gases company focused on production, distribution and storage of clean ultra-high purity (“UHP”) hydrogen and other strategic industrial gases, is pleased to announce the delivery of its electrolyzer to its flagship site in Sorel-Tracy, Québec.

The arrival of this essential equipment represents one of the most significant milestones achieved to date as part of Phase 1B of the project. It confirms tangible progress in CHARBONE’s development plan to increase its clean UHP hydrogen production capacity and meet growing demand from its industrial customers.

A Decisive Step Toward Increased Production Capacity

Designed to produce hydrogen through water electrolysis, the electrolyzer is the technological core of the next phase of production at the Sorel-Tracy site. Its delivery now enables CHARBONE’s teams, construction contractors and technical partners to begin the next steps involving its positioning, installation and integration into the Sorel-Tracy site infrastructure.

Civil engineering work and foundation preparation have been planned to accommodate the main production equipment. Activities will proceed in accordance with the Company’s execution schedule, including component assembly, mechanical and electrical connections, testing and commissioning.

This development is part of CHARBONE’s modular and phased strategy, which enables the Company to add production capacity in line with demand while maintaining a disciplined approach to its development.

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“It is with immense pride that we announce the arrival of our electrolyzer in Sorel-Tracy today. This is far more than the delivery of a piece of equipment, it represents the achievement of a pivotal step in realizing our vision and one of the most important milestones in the Company’s history. The risks associated with delivery are now behind us,” said Dave Gagnon, President and CEO of CHARBONE. “This achievement also reflects the exceptional commitment of our employees, partners, suppliers and all stakeholders contributing to the development of our flagship site. We are now entering a new phase of execution that will strengthen our ability to serve our key customers and create sustainable value for our shareholders. Our previously communicated timeline of a fall launch remains on track, and we look forward to providing further updates as we advance through the next stages of commissioning and ramp-up.”

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About CHARBONE CORPORATION

CHARBONE is a vertically integrated industrial gases company focused on developing and operating a network of supply hubs for the production, storage, and distribution of Ultra-High Purity (UHP) strategic industrial gases. The Company serves customers across sectors including semiconductors, artificial intelligence and data centers, advanced pharmaceuticals, and aerospace and defense technologies, where UHP gases are critical for high-precision manufacturing processes and operational performance. CHARBONE is advancing a network of clean UHP hydrogen production facilities across North America and selected international markets. The Company’s modular, decentralized, and demand-driven approach, combined with its integrated storage and distribution platform for all UHP gases, supports scalable growth, enhances operational flexibility, and enables more stable and diversified revenue generation. This model allows CHARBONE to efficiently serve mid-tier industrial gas customers with a reliable supply of UHP gases, including hydrogen, helium, oxygen, and any others that are in high-demand gases that are often difficult to source. The Company is committed to supporting the global transition to a lower-carbon economy by providing accessible, decentralized clean hydrogen and specialty gases, while addressing supply gaps for underserved industrial customers and accelerating the shift towards localized clean energy. CHARBONE is listed on the TSX Venture Exchange (TSXV: CH), the OTC Markets (OTCQB: CHHYF), and the Frankfurt Stock Exchange (FSE: K47). For more information, please visit: www.charbone.com.

For Further Information Contact Charbone Corporation

Telephone: +1 450 678 7171

Email: ir@charbone.com

Benoit Veilleux

CFO and Corporate Secretary

Forward-Looking Statements

This news release contains statements that are “forward-looking information” as defined under Canadian securities laws (“forward-looking statements”). These forward-looking statements are often identified by words such as “intends”, “anticipates”, “expects”, “believes”, “plans”, “likely”, or similar words. The forward-looking statements reflect management's expectations, estimates, or projections concerning future results or events, based on the opinions, assumptions and estimates considered reasonable by management at the date the statements are made. Although Charbone believes that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, and undue reliance should not be placed on forward-looking statements, as unknown or unpredictable factors could cause actual results to be materially different from those reflected in the forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements may be affected by risks and uncertainties in the business of Charbone. These risks, uncertainties and assumptions include, but are not limited to, those described under “Risk Factors” in the Corporation’s Filing Statement dated March 31, 2022, which is available on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca; they could cause actual events or results to differ materially from those projected in any forward-looking statements.

Except as required under applicable securities legislation, Charbone undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise forward-looking information.

WestGold Metals Closes Idaho Property Option and Commences 2026 Exploration Program

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 05:00:00 MDT

Vancouver, British Columbia – August 18, 2026 – TheNewswire - WestGold Metals Corp. ("WestGold" or the "Company") (CSE: WGM; OTCQB: WGMTF; FSE: V0U) is pleased to announce that it has closed the mineral property option agreement (the "Option Agreement") with Silver Rock Resources, Inc. (the "Optionor"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of IDEX Metals Corp. (TSX-V: IDEX), as first announced on May 14, 2026.

Closing of Option Agreement

Following receipt of acceptance from the Canadian Securities Exchange, the Effective Date under the Option Agreement occurred on July 28, 2026 (the “Effective Date”). In accordance with the Option Agreement, WestGold issued 5,737,000 common shares to the Optionor and has made the initial cash payment of CAD$100,000.

Under the Option Agreement, WestGold has the option to acquire a 90% interest in the Amie, Silver Rock and Demming projects (the “Idaho Properties”) by incurring aggregate exploration expenditures of C$5,000,000 over a three-year period and satisfying the remaining terms of the Option Agreement.

Mobilisation of field crew to the Idaho Properties

WestGold is also pleased to announce that it has finalised its initial exploration plans and is mobilising a field crew to the Amie, Silver Rock and Demming projects in Idaho, USA, later this month.

The field crew will comprise a three-person team conducting initial ground reconnaissance, geological mapping and surface sampling. The program is expected to include the review and verification of historical mineral showings, soil sampling and targeted grab sampling of prospective areas.

The objectives of the initial field program are to improve the Company’s understanding of the geology and mineralisation of the properties, identify areas warranting systematic follow-up work and assist in the design of future exploration programs for the Amie, Silver Rock and Demming projects.

“We are very pleased to commence our 2026 exploration activities at the Idaho properties,” said James Hocking, Chief Executive Officer of WestGold. “These properties have seen limited modern exploration, and the initial field program will allow our geological team to evaluate the historical information, assess priority areas on the ground and develop a systematic exploration strategy for each project.”

The Company is currently reviewing and compiling the historical technical information received from IDEX Metals Corp. WestGold intends to provide additional information regarding the properties once that review has been completed.

Overview of the Idaho Properties

The three properties comprising the Idaho Portfolio cover a combined 79 unpatented lode mining claims
on 660.5 hectares of BLM-administered lands, spanning two distinct geological settings with strong
historical mining pedigree and significant modern exploration upside.

Amie Project, epithermal Au-Ag, Owyhee County, Idaho

The Amie Project is WestGold’s flagship asset within the Idaho Portfolio and the Company’s primary nearterm exploration focus. The property comprises 53 unpatented lode mining claims covering approximately 392.79 hectares in Owyhee County, southwest Idaho, located approximately 70 km southwest of Mountain Home, accessible year-round by vehicle via paved State Highway 78 and secondary gravel roads.

The Amie Project is situated on the northeastern flank of the Owyhee Mountains, at the margin of the
Snake River Plain, within the same southeast-trending Miocene-age epithermal gold-silver belt that hosts
Integra Resources’ DeLamar Project, a past-producing mine with a current measured and indicated
resource of approximately 2.9 million ounces of gold and 143 million ounces of silver (Integra Resources, February 2026 feasibility study). DeLamar is located approximately 30 miles northwest of the Amie
Property. Physical evidence of historical activity on the Amie Property includes 11 adits, 4 shafts, and 46
test pits across the property, including the past-producing Amie No. 1 and No. 2 shafts, the Big Shot Mine,
and the Roadside Mine

Silver Rock Project, epithermal Ag-Au, Owyhee County, Idaho

The Silver Rock Project is located in Owyhee County, southwest Idaho, within the same Miocene-age
epithermal belt as the Amie Project. The property hosts a high-grade silver system with multi-phase,
northwest-trending epithermal veins, and historical infrastructure including 8 adits and 15 pits. Elevated
pathfinder elements (mercury, arsenic, antimony) support the epithermal signature. The property has
received no modern systematic exploration or drilling.

Demming Project, epithermal Au-Ag, Owyhee County, Idaho

The Demming Project is located in Owyhee County, southwest Idaho. The property hosts a vertical Au-Ag
quartz fissure vein system extending over 1,000 feet in strike length, averaging 6–10 feet in width,
associated with a historic mine that operated a 100-ton-per-day flotation mill with approximately 8,000
feet of underground development. Dozens of additional parallel veins remain undrilled, extending along
a 20-mile structural belt. A stockpile of mineralized material remains on site.

No current mineral resources or mineral reserves have been defined on any of the Amie, Silver Rock or Demming projects.

Qualified Person

The scientific and technical information contained in this news release has been reviewed and approved by Darren Lefort, P.Geo., a “Qualified Person” as defined in National Instrument 43-101 – Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects (“NI 43-101”). Mr. Lefort is a consultant to the Company and has reviewed and approved the technical disclosure concerning the Amie, Silver Rock and Demming projects. The historical information presented in this news release has not been independently verified in all instances. Mr. Lefort has reviewed the available historical records and considers the information relevant and suitable for disclosure.

The historical information in this news release relating to the Demming and Silver Rock properties is sourced from a government report titled Site Inspection Report for Abandoned and Inactive Mines in Southern Idaho: Volume III: Miscellaneous Properties, Owyhee County, Idaho, prepared by Earl H. Bennett et al. in 2010 for the Bureau of Land Management.

Grant of Incentive Awards

The Company also announces that, pursuant to the Company’s omnibus equity incentive plan (the “Plan”), it has granted an aggregate of 4,250,000 stock options (“Options”) and 8,650,000 restricted share units (“RSUs”) to certain directors, officers and consultants of the Company. Each Option is exercisable for one common share of the Company at an exercise price of $0.08 per share for a period of five years from the grant date. The Options and RSUs will vest over a period of 18 months in accordance with applicable award agreements, the terms of the Company’s plan and applicable securities law hold periods.

About WestGold Metals Corp.

WestGold Metals Corp. is a Canadian mineral exploration company focused on the identification, acquisition, and advancement of precious metal exploration opportunities in established North American mining districts. The Company is building a portfolio of high-quality assets in politically stable, mining-friendly jurisdictions, led by an experienced management team with backgrounds in equity capital markets, commercial development, and technical exploration. WestGold's flagship assets are the Amie, Silver Rock and Demming epithermal gold-silver projects comprising the Idaho Portfolio in Owyhee County, Idaho, USA. WestGold's common shares are listed on the Canadian Securities Exchange under the symbol WGM, quoted on the OTCQB under the symbol WGMTF, and traded on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange under the symbol V0U. For more information, investors are encouraged to review the Company's public filings available at www.sedarplus.ca.

For further information, please contact:

James Hocking

Chief Executive Officer & Director

E: investors@westgoldmetals.com

Forward-Looking Statements

This news release contains or incorporates by reference “forward-looking statements” and “forwardlooking information” as defined under applicable Canadian securities legislation. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, which address events, results, outcomes, or developments that the Company expects to occur are, or may be deemed to be, forward-looking statements. Forward-looking
statements are generally, but not always, identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as
“anticipate,” “expect,” “suggest,” “plan,” “believe,” “intend,” “estimate,” “target,” “project,” “should,”
“could,” “would,” “may,” “will,” “forecast” and other similar expressions.

Forward-looking statements in this news release include statements relating to the Offering, the
anticipated size of the Offering, the expected closing of the Offering in one or more tranches, the receipt
of all necessary regulatory approvals, the anticipated use of proceeds, the Company’s exploration and
acquisition strategy, the advancement of the Company’s mineral projects, and the proposed acquisition
and future exploration of the Idaho Portfolio.

Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ
materially, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated, described or
intended. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements or
information. The Company’s forward-looking statements and information are based on the assumptions,
beliefs, expectations, and opinions of management as of the date of this news release, and other than as
required by applicable securities laws, the Company does not assume any obligation to update forward looking statements and information if circumstances or management’s assumptions, beliefs, expectations or opinions should change, or changes in any other events affecting such statements or information.

Pinnacle Provides First Results from Underground Drilling Program at El Potrero; Samples up to 59.2 g/t Au and 424 g/t Ag with Visible Gold

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 05:00:00 MDT

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA, August 18, 2026 – TheNewswire - (TSXV: PINN, OTCQB: PSGCF, Frankfurt: P9J) – Pinnacle Silver and Gold Corp. ("Pinnacle" or the “Company") is pleased to provide an update on the ongoing underground drilling program at the Potrero gold-silver property in Durango, Mexico. As announced on May 5, 2026, the program comprises more than 100 short, closely spaced holes from with the historic mine workings to better understand the size, shape and average grade of the mineralized zones.

HIGHLIGHTS

58 holes drilled to date out of a planned 108
Dos de Mayo vein displaying all the typical characteristics of a low sulphidation epithermal breccia vein
Drill holes from the upper level of the historic Pinos Cuates mine returned individual assays up to 59.2 grams per tonne gold (g/t Au) and 424 grams per tonne silver (g/t Ag) over 1.07 metres, where fine grained visible gold was observed
A horizontal hole, drilled at a shallow angle to the vein, extended the known strike length of the mineralization to the northwest by approximately 20 metres including a 13.18 metre core length assaying 9.69 g/t Au and 143 g/t Ag, while the southeast strike extent was extended with assays returning up to 9.54 g/t Au and 134 g/t Ag over 1.5 metres
Potential strike length of Pinos Cuates mineralized zone extended to at least 70 metres

To date, 58 holes have been drilled and assays received for the first 37. For logistical reasons, the first 16 holes were drilled at the portals of the three historic mines (three at Pinos Cuates, six at La Dura and seven at Dos de Mayo – see Figure 1 below) and these will be discussed once drilling is complete in those areas. The majority of the holes have been drilled on the two levels of the Pinos Cuates mine (Figure 2), the central of the three along the Dos de Mayo vein structure. Drilling is ongoing at Pinos Cuates and it is anticipated that the drill will move to Dos de Mayo starting with hole EPUG26084.

Of the results received so far, the most significant are from hole EPUG26035 in the upper level of Pinos Cuates, as it was drilled horizontally from the end of the underground workings and at a shallow angle to the strike of the vein (Figure 3). The objective of this hole was to determine the potential extent of mineralization along strike to the northwest. While this makes it difficult to calculate the actual width of the mineralized zone in this hole, it was confirmed that there is good mineralization for at least the next 20 metres along strike in that direction. The best part of this intersection assayed 9.69 g/t Au and 143 g/t Ag over a core length of 13.18 metres, with one sample containing fine grained visible gold assaying 59.2 g/t Au and 424 g/t Ag over 1.07 metres (see Table 1 below).

Similarly, holes EPUG26025 and EPUG26026 were drilled along strike to the southeast and extended the mineralization in that direction by up to 21 metres with intercepts of 0.97 g/t Au and 16 g/t Ag over 4.50 metres and 9.54 g/t Au and 134 g/t Ag over 1.5 metres, respectively. Consequently, the overall strike length of the mineralized zone at Pinos Cuates upper level has been extended to at least 70 metres. Upcoming surface drilling will further delineate this mineralization at varying depths and farther along strike to the northwest and southeast.

“The first results from the Pinos Cuates mine are extremely encouraging,” stated Robert Archer, President and CEO of Pinnacle. “As we have recently demonstrated from the underground channel sampling at the Dos de Mayo mine, higher-grade mineralization occurs in sub-vertical ‘shoots’ separated by lower-grade vein material. Given that the underground drilling is being conducted either in or adjacent to the vein, we have to keep in mind that some of the mineralization here has already been mined, but the drill holes are proving to be invaluable in improving our understanding of the El Potrero mineralizing system.”

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Figure 1: Location of the historic mine workings on the Dos de Mayo vein system

Results

Results discussed herein include EPUG26017 to EPUG26037, inclusive, with 10 and 11 holes drilled from stations 1 and 2, respectively, on the upper level of the Pinos Cuates mine (Figures 2-5). On the main level, 18 drill holes have been drilled from three stations (assays pending), with 26 drill holes still to be drilled at four stations (Figures 2 and 3).

The best assay results are associated with zones of strong silicification and oxidation with veinlets of dark gray to black quartz, which can occur near either the hangingwall or footwall contacts or within the centre of the vein, but always cutting across the brecciated texture. It has been observed that higher grade material can sometimes be surrounded by a halo of lower grade material. While the latter may not always be economic on its own, it will be important when included into necessary dilution, rather than zero grade material.

Table 1: Highlights of drill hole intercepts from Pinos Cuates Upper Level

Hole_ID	Azimuth	Dip	Depth	Area	From	To	Core Length	Est. TW	Au g/t	Ag g/t
EPUG26019	50	-70	20.00	Pinos Cuates Upper Level	15.75	16.50	0.75	0.49	1.95	36
EPUG26021	230	+45	28.50	Pinos Cuates Upper Level	12.00	13.50	1.50	1.36	4.48	28
					27.00	28.50	1.50	1.36	3.26	5
EPUG26023	185	0	21.00	Pinos Cuates Upper Level	4.90	6.00	1.10	Along strike	3.01	9
					4.90	9.76	4.86	Along strike	1.27	9
EPUG26025	145	0	21.00	Pinos Cuates Upper Level	16.50	21.00	4.50	Along strike	0.97	16
EPUG26026	125	-60	25.50	Pinos Cuates Upper Level	1.50	3.00	1.5	Along strike	1.73	42
					9.00	10.50	1.5	Along strike	9.54	134
EPUG26029	50	-70	45.00	Pinos Cuates Upper Level	10.50	11.70	1.20	0.91	2.67	58
					24.97	28.94	3.97	3.01	1.05	29
					43.50	44.00	0.50	0.37	10.20	208
EPUG26030	230	0	10.50	Pinos Cuates Upper Level	0.00	0.82	0.82	0.70	1.88	27
					3.00	3.92	0.92	0.79	1.80	29
					0.00	3.92	3.92	3.40	1.07	31
EPUG26031	230	+40	18.00	Pinos Cuates Upper Level	6.98	8.48	1.50	1.46	1.64	11
EPUG26032	230	-45	10.50	Pinos Cuates Upper Level	0.00	4.50	4.50	4.30	0.93	51
					8.18	8.80	0.62	0.58	1.60	7
EPUG26033	275	0	10.50	Pinos Cuates Upper Level	3.52	5.62	2.10	Along strike	6.93	94
					0.00	5.62	5.62	Along strike	3.16	52
EPUG26035	320	0	28.00	Pinos Cuates Upper Level	0.45	3.75	3.30	Along strike	1.41	69
					15.90	16.97	1.07	Along strike	59.20	424
					7.82	21.00	13.18	Along strike	9.69	143
EPUG26036	195	+45	10.50	Pinos Cuates Upper Level	1.50	7.50	6.00	Along strike	1.26	93
EPUG26037	175	-65	15.00	Pinos Cuates Upper Level	1.50	8.35	6.85	Along strike	3.03	72

This underground drilling campaign, in conjunction with drift mapping and channel sampling has allowed for the estimation of the true thickness of the Dos de Mayo vein, at the upper Pinos Cuates level stations, as varying from 6.50 to 7.00 metres in width. However, none of the drill holes cut the entire structure and therefore the estimated true width on the table does not represent the full vein width. The reason is that the holes are drilled from the workings within the structure and therefore the holes are drilled towards the footwall or hanging wall but never through the whole structure.

Unfortunately, oxidation and fracturing of the rock resulted in very poor core recoveries in some holes, locally averaging as low as 20%. With the gold-silver being very fine grained (50 to 80 microns as per the mineralogical studies reported on June 2, 2026), it is likely that some of this is being washed away by the water used in drilling. While efforts by the contractor to improve recoveries have been somewhat successful, checks are also being undertaken by panel-sampling the rock face, and resampling the initial part of some holes. If these initiatives improve the assay grades, some holes may be re-drilled.

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Figure 2: Longitudinal section of the historic Pinos Cuates mine showing locations of drill stations

Geology

The Dos de Mayo vein is the principal mineralized structure on the northern part of the Potrero property. It trends northwest-southeast and dips moderately to steeply to the northeast (see Figure 1). It is a complex structure composed of fault zones of reddish to light brown clayey material, subparallel veinlets and stockwork, but its main body is characterized as a polymictic breccia, containing angular to subrounded clasts of andesite and andesitic tuff (which contains rhyolite clasts), a chalcedonic quartz vein, quartz-calcite veinlets and occasionally a colloform quartz vein; all supported by a matrix of chalcedonic, colloform, cryptocrystalline and lattice-bladed quartz, silicification, and reddish-brown oxides. A vuggy texture with oxide-filled boxwork is also common and is locally host to fine grained visible gold.

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Figure 3: Longitudinal section of the historic Pinos Cuates mine showing holes drilled to date

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Figure 4: Plan and cross-sectional views of Station 1 drill holes on upper level of the historic Pinos Cuates mine

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Figure 5: Plan and cross-sectional views of Station 2 drill holes on upper level of the historic Pinos Cuates mine

The Dos de Mayo vein is located at the fault contact between an andesite flow below and an andesitic tuff above. Its characteristic alteration is silicification (moderate to intense) and oxidation (moderate to strong), with halos of argillic alteration and oxidation. Sericite has been observed in the alteration halos in some drill holes. The andesitic host rocks are affected by regional propylitization.

Oxides such as hematite, jarosite, and limonite, suggest the destruction of primary sulphides. Gold-silver mineralization has also been observed as ginguro in gray bands within the colloform quartz and as free gold in dark gray to black colloform quartz bands.

There is evidence of several pulses of hydrothermal activity: brecciation, quartz-silica infilling, further fracturing, and more colloform quartz-chalcedony. The presence of colloform quartz, brecciation, and oxidation of sulphides is consistent with a relatively shallow position within an epithermal system.

Surface drilling is anticipated to commence in September-October and will fill in gaps between the historic mines in addition to testing up and down dip and along strike to the northwest on the Dos de Mayo vein. Other mineralized veins such as El Capulin and La Estrella will also be drilled for the first time ever. The combined results will then be used to generate an internal resource estimate that will, in turn, be used to develop a preliminary mine plan.

QA/QC

The technical results contained in this news release have been reported in accordance with National Instrument 43-101 Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects (“NI 43-101”). Pinnacle has implemented industry standard practices for sample preparation, security and analysis given the stage of the Project. This has included common industry QA/QC procedures to monitor the quality of the assay database, including inserting certified reference material samples and blank samples into sample batches on a predetermined frequency basis.

Chip channel sampling was completed across exposed mineralized structures using a hammer and maul. The protocol for sample lengths established that they were not longer than two metres or shorter than 0.3 metres. The veins tend to be steeply dipping to vertical, and so these samples are reasonably close to representing the true widths of the structures. Samples were collected along the structural strike or oblique to the main structural trend.

The sampling and assay data from the core sampling and reporting are monitored through a QAQC program designed according to best industry practice. Samples from HQ and NQ sized drill core are selected by Pinnacle geologists and cut into halves with a diamond saw at the project site. Half of the core is retained at the site for reference purposes. Sample intervals vary from 0.2 to 1.5 metres in length for HQ core, and from 0.35 to 1.5 metres for NQ cores, with samples being selected to honour geological contacts.

All samples were bagged in pre-numbered plastic bags; each bag had a numbered tag inside and were tied off with adhesive tape and then bulk bagged in rice bags in batches not to exceed 40 kg. They were then numbered, and batch bags were tied off with plastic ties and delivered directly to the SGS laboratory facility in Durango, Mexico for preparation and analysis. The lab is accredited to ISO/IEC 17025:2017. All Samples were delivered in person by the contract geologist who conducted the sampling under the supervision of the QP.

SGS sample preparation code G_PRP89 including weight determination, crushing, drying, splitting, and pulverizing was used following industry best practices where all samples were crushed to 75% less than 2 mm, riffle split off 250 g, pulverized split to >85% passing 75 microns (μm). All samples were analyzed for gold using code GA_FAA30V5 with a Fire Assay determination on 30g samples with an Atomic Absorption Spectography finish. An ICP-OES analysis package (Inductively Coupled Plasma – Optical Emission Spectrometry) including 33 elements and 4-acid digestion was performed (code GE_ICP40Q12) to determine Ag, Zn, Pb, Cu and other elements.

Qualified Person

Mr. Jorge Ortega, P. Geo, a Qualified Person as defined by National Instrument 43-101, and the author of the NI 43-101 Technical Report for the Potrero Project, has reviewed, verified and approved for disclosure the technical information contained in this news release.

About the Potrero Property

El Potrero is located in the prolific Sierra Madre Occidental of western Mexico and lies within 35 kilometres of four operating mines, including the 4,000 tonnes per day (tpd) Ciénega Mine (Fresnillo), the 1,000 tpd Tahuehueto Mine (Luca Mining) and the 250 tpd Topia Mine (Guanajuato Silver).

High-grade gold-silver mineralization occurs in a low sulphidation epithermal breccia vein system hosted within andesites of the Lower Volcanic Series and has three historic mines along a 500 metre strike length. The property has been in private hands for almost 40 years and has never been systematically explored by modern methods, leaving significant exploration potential.

A previously operational 100 tpd plant on site can be refurbished / rebuilt and historic underground mine workings rehabilitated at relatively low cost in order to achieve near-term production once permits are in place. The property is road accessible with a power line within three kilometres.

Pinnacle will earn an initial 50% interest immediately upon commencing production. The goal will then be to generate sufficient cash flow with which to further develop the project and increase the Company’s ownership to 100% subject to a 2% NSR. If successful, this approach would be less dilutive for shareholders than relying on the equity markets to finance the growth of the Company.

About Pinnacle Silver and Gold Corp.

Pinnacle is focused on the development of precious metals projects in the Americas. The high-grade Potrero gold-silver project in Mexico’s Sierra Madre Belt hosts an underexplored low-sulphidation epithermal vein system and provides the potential for near-term production. In the prolific Red Lake District of northwestern Ontario, the Company owns a 100% interest in the past-producing, high-grade Argosy Gold Mine and the adjacent North Birch Project with an eight-kilometre-long target horizon. With a seasoned, highly successful management team and quality projects, Pinnacle Silver and Gold is committed to building long-term, sustainable value for shareholders.

Signed: “Robert A. Archer”

President & CEO

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Ashley Gold Corp. Cuts 0.729 g/t Au over 38.75 m From 19.50 m Downhole, Including 1.430 g/t Au over 17.00 m from 30.00 m Downhole in TAK-26-08, Confirms Visible Gold in System, 9.200 g/t Au over 0.5m at 45.25 m

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 05:00:00 MDT

CALGARY, ALBERTA – TheNewswire - August 18, 2026 - Ashley Gold Corp. (CSE: “ASHL”) (“Ashley” or the “Company”) is pleased to provide an update on assays from Phase II drilling.

Drill Assay Positioning

10 holes from both Phase II and III drilling remain pending.

Summary

Table 1: Assay Summary

President Noah Komavli; “Prior operators were unable to ascertain the dip of the system. TAK-26-08 was the first northern hole drilled in the 67Z and provided invaluable information, giving us confidence of a shallow Northern dip. In Phase III drilling, all holes were oriented South, delivering a better representation of the system. These early results reinforce the 67Z geophysical signature as high-priority and confirm high-grade visible gold near the surface. With our modelled dip now established, we are positioned for more effective future drilling.”

Data

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Figure 1: Cross Section of 67Z

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Figure 2: Area of Drilling - Plan View

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Figure 3: 30.00 to 32.50 m Zone of Interest and Visible Gold in Representative Samples *[3.125 g/t Au over 2.50 m from 30.00 m]*

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Figure 4: Core Boxes Showing 38.75 to 45.75 m Zone of Interest with 9.2 g/t Au over 0.5 m, Visible Gold Occurrence in Representative Sample *[2.179 g/t Au over 7.00 m from 38.75 m]*

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Table 2: TAK Drill Hole Data

Assays

Hole ID	Sample ID	From (m)	To (m)	Length (m)	Au (ppb)
TAK-26-08	2,416,709	4.00	5.50	1.50	26.00
TAK-26-08	2,416,711	5.50	7.00	1.50	24.00
TAK-26-08	2,416,712	7.00	8.00	1.00	17.00
TAK-26-08	2,416,713	8.00	9.50	1.50	7.00
TAK-26-08	2,416,714	9.50	11.00	1.50	78.00
TAK-26-08	2,416,715	11.00	12.00	1.00	14.00
TAK-26-08	2,416,716	12.00	13.50	1.50	< 5
TAK-26-08	2,416,717	13.50	15.00	1.50	20.00
TAK-26-08	2,416,718	15.00	16.00	1.00	106.00
TAK-26-08	2,416,719	16.00	17.00	1.00	37.00
TAK-26-08	2,416,721	17.00	18.00	1.00	129.00
TAK-26-08	2,416,722	18.00	19.50	1.50	98.00
TAK-26-08	2,416,723	19.50	21.00	1.50	489.00
TAK-26-08	2,416,724	21.00	22.25	1.25	349.00
TAK-26-08	2,416,725	22.25	22.75	0.50	47.00
TAK-26-08	2,416,726	22.75	24.00	1.25	257.00
TAK-26-08	2,416,727	24.00	25.50	1.50	186.00
TAK-26-08	2,416,728	25.50	27.00	1.50	59.00
TAK-26-08	2,416,729	27.00	28.50	1.50	91.00
TAK-26-08	2,416,731	28.50	30.00	1.50	58.00
TAK-26-08	2,416,732	30.00	31.00	1.00	3460.00
TAK-26-08	2,416,733	31.00	32.50	1.50	2950.00
TAK-26-08	2,416,734	32.50	33.50	1.00	12.00
TAK-26-08	2,416,735	33.50	34.50	1.00	24.00
TAK-26-08	2,416,736	34.50	35.75	1.25	127.00
TAK-26-08	2,416,737	35.75	37.25	1.50	58.00
TAK-26-08	2,416,738	37.25	38.75	1.50	426.00
TAK-26-08	2,416,739	38.75	40.00	1.25	2620.00
TAK-26-08	2,416,741	40.00	41.00	1.00	2890.00
TAK-26-08	2,416,742	41.00	42.00	1.00	858.00
TAK-26-08	2,416,743	42.00	43.00	1.00	3040.00
TAK-26-08	2,416,744	43.00	44.00	1.00	317.00
TAK-26-08	2,416,745	44.00	45.25	1.25	217.00
TAK-26-08	2,416,746	45.25	45.75	0.50	9200.00
TAK-26-08	2,416,747	45.75	47.00	1.25	202.00
TAK-26-08	2,416,748	47.00	48.50	1.50	46.00
TAK-26-08	2,416,749	48.50	50.00	1.50	91.00
TAK-26-08	2,416,751	50.00	51.00	1.00	69.00
TAK-26-08	2,416,752	51.00	52.00	1.00	33.00
TAK-26-08	2,416,753	52.00	53.00	1.00	69.00
TAK-26-08	2,416,754	53.00	54.00	1.00	219.00
TAK-26-08	2,416,755	54.00	55.50	1.50	385.00
TAK-26-08	2,416,756	55.50	56.75	1.25	324.00
TAK-26-08	2,416,757	56.75	58.25	1.50	180.00
TAK-26-08	2,416,758	58.25	59.50	1.25	91.00
TAK-26-08	2,416,759	59.50	60.85	1.35	47.00
TAK-26-08	2,416,761	60.85	62.25	1.40	89.00
TAK-26-08	2,416,762	62.25	63.35	1.10	131.00
TAK-26-08	2,416,763	63.35	64.35	1.00	294.00
TAK-26-08	2,416,764	64.35	65.35	1.00	125.00
TAK-26-08	2,416,765	65.35	66.85	1.50	31.00
TAK-26-08	2,416,766	66.85	67.75	0.90	251.00
TAK-26-08	2,416,767	67.75	69.25	1.50	188.00
TAK-26-08	2,416,768	69.25	70.25	1.00	6.00
TAK-26-08	2,416,769	70.25	71.50	1.25	7.00
TAK-26-08	2,416,771	71.50	72.00	0.50	33.00
TAK-26-08	2,416,772	72.00	73.50	1.50	< 5
TAK-26-08	2,416,773	73.50	75.00	1.50	14.00
TAK-26-08	2,416,774	75.00	76.50	1.50	6.00
TAK-26-08	2,416,775	76.50	78.00	1.50	< 5
TAK-26-08	2,416,776	78.00	79.50	1.50	< 5
TAK-26-08	2,416,777	79.50	81.00	1.50	5.00
TAK-26-08	2,416,778	81.00	82.50	1.50	< 5
TAK-26-08	2,416,779	82.50	84.00	1.50	< 5
TAK-26-08	2,416,781	84.00	85.50	1.50	< 5
TAK-26-08	2,416,782	85.50	87.00	1.50	< 5
TAK-26-08	2,416,783	87.00	88.50	1.50	< 5
TAK-26-08	2,416,784	88.50	90.00	1.50	< 5
TAK-26-08	2,416,785	90.00	91.00	1.00	< 5
TAK-26-08	2,416,786	91.00	92.00	1.00	< 5
TAK-26-08	2,416,787	92.00	93.00	1.00	6.00
TAK-26-08	2,416,788	93.00	94.50	1.50	< 5
TAK-26-08	2,416,789	94.50	96.00	1.50	< 5
TAK-26-08	2,416,791	96.00	97.50	1.50	38.00
TAK-26-08	2,416,792	97.50	98.50	1.00	20.00
TAK-26-08	2,416,793	98.50	100.00	1.50	< 5
TAK-26-08	2,416,794	100.00	101.50	1.50	< 5
TAK-26-08	2,416,795	101.50	102.00	0.50	< 5
TAK-26-08	2,416,796	102.00	103.50	1.50	11.00
TAK-26-08	2,416,797	103.50	104.50	1.00	6.00
TAK-26-08	2,416,798	104.50	106.00	1.50	7.00
TAK-26-08	2,416,799	106.00	106.50	0.50	12.00
TAK-26-08	2,416,801	106.50	107.50	1.00	12.00
TAK-26-08	2,416,802	107.50	109.00	1.50	10.00
TAK-26-08	2,416,803	109.00	110.00	1.00	7.00
TAK-26-08	2,416,804	110.00	111.00	1.00	11.00
TAK-26-08	2,416,805	111.00	112.00	1.00	7.00
TAK-26-08	2,416,806	112.00	113.00	1.00	27.00
TAK-26-08	2,416,807	113.00	114.50	1.50	6.00
TAK-26-08	2,416,808	114.50	116.00	1.50	8.00
TAK-26-08	2,416,809	116.00	117.50	1.50	50.00
TAK-26-08	2,416,811	117.50	118.25	0.75	17.00
TAK-26-08	2,416,812	118.25	119.00	0.75	11.00
TAK-26-08	2,416,813	119.00	120.00	1.00	7.00
TAK-26-08	2,416,814	120.00	121.00	1.00	8.00
TAK-26-08	2,416,815	121.00	122.00	1.00	26.00
TAK-26-08	2,416,816	122.00	123.50	1.50	< 5
TAK-26-08	2,416,817	123.50	125.00	1.50	7.00
TAK-26-08	2,416,818	125.00	126.50	1.50	53.00
TAK-26-08	2,416,819	126.50	128.00	1.50	22.00

Table 3: TAK-26-08 Sample Assays

Tak Project - Background

Situated abutting the Northeast of the Goliath Gold Complex, the Tak Patents have been the subject of intermittent exploration efforts from the 1900’s, with legendary companies like Lac Minerals (Barrick) and Cominco (Teck) exploring in and around the patented ground. At least two surveys were flown, with the most detailed mapping occurring in the late 1900’s. Within the patented boundary, only 11 historic holes were ever recorded from two operators - in 1999 and 2002. After 2002, the project sat idle for 24 years until acquired by the Company.

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Figure 5: Regional Map and Area of Activity

In 2026, mere weeks after acquisition, Ashley commissioned the first modern IP survey. The results highlighted a +1km resistive body, with two main chargeable units flanking the resistive body to the North. Ashley engaged 518 Drilling Ltd., deploying equipment into the patents for continued use. Guided in part from historic records and Phase 1 drilling results, three high priority zones have emerged.

Exploration Zones

D99Z:

In early 2026, a 5 hole, first phase program was successful in validating and expanding 1999 results. The zone was given the moniker “D99Z”. With the final two holes still pending from Phase 1 drilling, the surface mineralization width in the D99Z is already estimated at +80m.

67Z:

Two holes carried out in 2002 included TAK-02-06 and TAK-02-07, intercepting 3.08 g/t Au over 7.57 m (incl. 7.0 g/t Au over 1.1 m) and 3.18 g/t Au over 8.7 m (incl. 9.67 g/t Au over 0.8 m), respectively (Southern Rio, 2002). These intercepts were some of the best in recorded history on the Tak Patents, and the area was given the title “67Z” by Ashley. In Phase 2 drilling, Ashley deployed 3 holes on IP line 250 to target the zone and collect data on lithologies, as well as dip. TAK-26-08 was the first hole collared North, intercepting two zones of visible gold, assaying 0.729 g/t Au over 38.75m (incl. 0.961 g/t Au over 27.50m, incl. 1.43 g/t Au over 17.00m, incl. 9.200 g/t Au over 0.5 m).

NTZ:

The Northern Trench Zone (“NTZ”) comprises five trenches, up to 2m wide, 2m deep and some as long as 60m. This area has no drilling records, yet was worked vigorously, as evidenced by the scale of the trench networks. Ashley discovered a high-grade gold zone through prospecting, sampling up to 398 g/t Au.

Tak History

January 1940s - Long Lac Minerals (Mosher Long Lac Gold Mines Ltd.), extensive surface trenching (trenches up to 70 m long) on the Tak Grid targeting gold mineralization in quartz-feldspar porphyry (QFP); followed by 1948 magnetometer survey. MDI.

1980 - Cominco, geological mapping, rock sampling, and magnetometer survey over the property identifying porphyry-hosted gold potential. MDI.

1998-1999 - Triex Resources, acquired the Tak Patents; conducted prospecting, sampling, trenching (assays 1,100–29,790 ppb Au), and drilled 10 DDH (~1,558 m total), including TAK-99-10 returning 2.082 g/t Au over 31.83 m from 3.57–35.40 m (incl. 11.778 g/t Au over 2.88 m and 7.632 g/t Au over 1.10 m); outlined stockwork quartz-carbonate veining in silicified/carbonatized QFP; MDI.

2002 - Southern Rio Resources, optioned the property from Triex and drilled 8 DDH (~1,209 m) on the Tak Grid; outlined gold mineralization over ~350 m strike length to ~100 m depth with stockwork veining, visible gold noted, and intercepts including TAK-02-06: 3.08 g/t Au over 7.57 m (plus 7.0 g/t Au over 1.1 m) and TAK-02-07: 3.18 g/t Au over 8.7 m (incl. 9.67 g/t Au over 0.8 m). Southern Rio AFRI report.

January 6, 2026 - Ashley Gold Corp., acquired 100% ownership of the Tak Patents (part of Burnthut Project, ~100 ha patented ground adjoining NexGold Goliath-Gold Complex) via all-stock deal from for 3.5M shares; consolidates historical data showing bulk-tonnage QFP-hosted gold potential open in all directions; 5% NSR to Royal Gold Inc. (2.5% buyback for $1M).

February 10, 2026 - Ashley Gold Corp., announced operational readiness for winter drilling campaign on Tak Patents and engagement of Abitibi Geophysics for first-ever modern OreVision IP survey to refine targets and twin historic holes.

March 14, 2026 - Ashley Gold Corp., provided interim IP data revealing 1 km resistive trend on Tak Patents aligning with historic gold zones and abutting NexGold Goliath-Gold Complex.

April 2–10, 2026 - Ashley Gold Corp., completed mobilization to site (drill trails, 10+ pads, rig and skidder in place) and announced crew mobilization/drilling kick-off for Phase 1 program targeting validation of historic D99Z zone and extensions.

April–May 2026 - Ashley Gold Corp., completed Phase 1 diamond drilling (5 holes: TAK-26-01 to TAK-26-05) as twins/fans to historic holes; core logging/cutting showed strong alteration, pyrite, and quartz-carbonate veining with multiple visible mineralization examples; equipment left on site for Phase 2.

May 14, 2026 - Ashley Gold Corp., reported first Phase 1 assay (TAK-26-01): 1.104 g/t Au over 28 m from collar (incl. 1.662 g/t Au over 12 m), confirming and validating historic near-surface mineralization in D99Z zone; mineralization starts at surface with strong continuity of grade within interval.

May 20, 2026 - Ashley Gold Corp., reported TAK-26-02 assays: multiple gold intervals including 0.586 g/t Au over 34.2 m from surface within 194.1 m of anomalous gold mineralization, further confirming broad width and continuity of the mineralized D99Z stockwork system south of TAK-26-01.

June 4, 2026 - Ashley Gold Corp., reported TAK-26-03 assays: multiple gold intervals including 2.347 g/t Au over 4.35 m within 156.5 m of anomalous gold mineralization, further confirming broad width and continuity of the mineralized D99Z stockwork system south of TAK-26-01.

Quality Assurance / Quality Control

The Company utilizes a drill rig recovering NQ core. All core is sealed in the field by the drill contractor and transported to the core logging facility. Core is then teched and logged by the Company geologist. Prior to geological logging and cutting, all core is systematically inspected and pieced back together until interlocked, depth measurements completed, RQD/Recovery measured, photographed dry and wet, and magnetic susceptibility measurements are taken. Sample intervals are then marked by grease pencil and flagged using ActLabs sample tags. QAQC check samples are inserted every tenth sample consisting of either a blank substrate material, OREAS gold certified standard, or a duplicate is done by quarter cutting the previous sample interval and submitting the other quarter material as the QAQC sample. All samples are cut using a wet saw and placed in pre-labelled sample bags pertaining to the sample interval. When a sample interval is complete, the assay card is added to the respective sample bag and the bag is securely sealed while the matching waterproof tag is permanently stapled into the core box at the end of the sample interval. Rice bags are labelled with the company name, submission batch number, range of sample numbers contained, total number of samples, and rice bag number and range. The secured sample bags are then placed into the rice bags pertaining to the range labelled on the rice bag and then securely fastened with zip ties. Rice bags are stored in a secured shipping container until Company contractors transport completed holes to ActLabs in Dryden, ON for 1A2 Au fire assay.

A sample size of 5 to 50 grams can be used but the routine size is 30 g for rock pulps, soils, or sediments (exploration samples). The sample is mixed with fire assay fluxes (borax, soda ash, silica, litharge) and with Ag added as a collector and the mixture is placed in a fire clay crucible. The mixture is then preheated at 850°C, intermediate 950°C and finish 1060°C with the entire fusion process lasting 60 minutes. The crucibles are then removed from the assay furnace and the molten slag (lighter material) is carefully poured from the crucible into a mould, leaving a lead button at the base of the mould. The lead button is then placed in a preheated cupel which absorbs the lead when cupelled at 950°C to recover the Ag (doré bead) + Au. overlimits are run under 1A3 with gravimetric finish.

All geological samples from the drilling program were subjected to a rigorous QA/QC program under the supervision of the designated Qualified Person (QP). Samples were securely transported from the project site in sealed bags directly to the Activation Laboratories (ActLabs) facility for preparation and analysis.

Analytical Procedures

Primary Gold Analysis (Code 1A2): All samples were pulverized and analyzed for gold content using Actlabs method Code 1A2. This procedure utilizes a standard lead-collection Fire Assay (FA) on a 30-gram sample charge, followed by digestion and an Atomic Absorption Spectrometry (AAS) finish. The lower detection limit for this method is 5 ppb.
Over-Limit Check Analysis (Code 1A3): For any sample returning a gold value exceeding 5.0 g/t Au under the Code 1A2 method, an automatic over-limit check was triggered. These high-grade samples were re-assayed via Actlabs method Code 1A3, utilizing a lead-collection Fire Assay followed by a direct Gravimetric (GRA) finish on a separate 30-gram charge to ensure absolute analytical accuracy for ore-grade mineralization.

Laboratory Accreditation & Quality Monitoring

Actlabs is an independent commercial laboratory accredited to ISO/IEC 17025 standards. In addition to the laboratory's internal QA/QC protocols (including systematically inserted blanks, duplicate samples, and certified reference materials), Ashley Gold Corp. strictly implemented its own independent QA/QC program. This included the regular insertion of certified reference standards (CRMs), field duplicates, and coarse blanks into the sample stream to independently monitor and verify laboratory precision and accuracy.

The QP has reviewed the QA/QC data from Ashley Gold Corp. and confirms that the sample preparation, security, and analytical procedures meet or exceed industry best practices and standard guidelines, and that the resulting assay data is considered reliable for resource modeling and exploration reporting.

NI 43-101 Disclosure

Some results discussed in this document are historical. Ashley Gold Corp. nor the qualified person have performed sufficient work or data verification of the historical data. Although the historical results may not be reliable, the Company nevertheless believes that they provide an indication of the Project's potential and are relevant for any future exploration program.

ABOUT ASHLEY GOLD CORP.

Ashley Gold Corp. is a Canadian mineral exploration company focused on acquiring and developing highly prospective gold and polymetallic deposits in Canada’s top mining regions. The Company’s flagship assets are in the Dryden Area in Ontario with a 100% ownership in Burnthut (including Tak Patents), Howie, Alto-Gardnar claims as well as in British Columbia with the Icefield Portfolio having two highly prospective claim packages, which are out under option.

For more information, please refer to the Company’s information available on SEDAR+ (www.sedarplus.ca), or visit us at www.ashleygoldcorp.com.

Contact Information

On behalf of the Board of Directors,

Noah J. Komavli, P.Eng, President, Director

C: (647) 567-9840

E: info@ashleygoldcorp.com
X: KKomavli

-Or-

Darcy Christian, P.Geo, CEO

C: (587) 777-9072

E: dchristian@ashleygoldcorp.com

Connect With Ashley:

www.ashleygoldcorp.com

X: https://x.com/AshleyGoldCorp

Forward-Looking Statements

This news release includes certain “forward-looking statements” which are not comprised of historical facts. Forward-looking statements are based on assumptions and address future events and conditions, and by their very nature involve inherent risks and uncertainties. Although these statements are based on currently available information, Ashley Gold Corp. provides no assurance that actual results will meet management’s expectations. Factors which cause results to differ materially are set out in the Company’s documents filed on SEDAR+ (www.sedarplus.ca). Undue reliance should not be placed on “forward-looking statements.”

CTT Pharma Files a Patent Continuation with the U.S. Patent Office

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 04:00:00 MDT

TheNewswire – August 18, 2026 - CTT Pharmaceutical Holdings, Inc. (OTCQB:CTTH) has filed a patent continuation with the United States Patent Office. This patent application is a continuation of CTT Pharma's micelle patent in the U.S. and introduces additional claims to pursue broader protection. CTT will continue to spend time enhancing it’s patent portfolio and will keep shareholders posted on all additional patent information as it becomes available.

About CTT Pharmaceutical Holdings, Inc.

CTT Pharmaceutical Holdings, Inc. is a pharmaceutical technology company specializing in oral drug delivery systems designed to provide rapid onset, enhanced patient convenience, and efficient absorption. The Company’s patented micelle based thin film platform is intended to offer a novel alternative to traditional dosage forms across pharmaceutical, therapeutic, and nutraceutical markets. CTT is focused on integrating scientific validation, scalable manufacturing, and regulatory preparedness to support long-term growth and product innovation.

Forward-Looking Statements

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CTT Pharmaceutical Holdings, Inc. - 813-606-0060

Big Tree Announces Postponement of Related Party Debt

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 20:20:00 MDT

Toronto, Ontario – TheNewswire - August 17, 2026 – Big Tree Carbon Inc. (the “Company” or “Big Tree”) (TSXV:BIGT) is pleased to advise that certain related party debts have been postponed for two (2) years.

The Company has entered into postponement agreements dated August 17, 2026 with four creditors of the Company (the “Postponed Creditors”) with respect to an aggregate of $1,130,284.61 of debt (the “Debt”) owed to two officers of the Company, a law firm of which an officer and director of the Company is a partner and a former director of the Company. In consideration for the payment of $62,324.68, being approximately 5.5% of the Debt, the repayment of the amount of $1,067,959.93 (the “Postponed Debt”) will be postponed until August 17, 2028 (the “Postponement of Debt”). The Postponed Creditors will have no right to repayment of the Postponed Debt or take any action in respect of the Postponed Debt and no right to exercise and enforce any remedies in relation to the Postponed Debt until August 17, 2028.

This will convert the Postponed Debt to a long-term liability that will not affect current working capital. As a result of the funds received from the settlement of the ADLP Promissory Note (see Press Release dated May 20, 2026) and the conversion of the Postponed Debt to a long-term liability, along with the reclassification of some historical third party liabilities to long term, the Company has a positive working capital position.

The Postponement of Debt in respect of three officers and directors of the Company in the amount of $994,168.93 (the “Insider Postponement of Debt”) is a related party transaction as a result of the fact that the debt being postponed is owed to parties related to the Company. The Insider Postponement of Debt is exempt from the valuation and minority shareholder approval requirements of Multilateral Instrument 61-101 (“MI 61-101”) by virtue of the exemptions contained in sections 5.5(g) and 5.7(1) (e) of MI 61-101 relating to financial hardship. The Insider Postponement of Debt is exempt from the formal valuation and minority approval requirements of MI 61-101 because the Company is in serious financial difficulty and the postponements of these debts are intended to improve the financial position of the Company. In addition, the postponement of $994,168.93 of debt in consideration for the nominal payment of $52,324.68 to the related parties is submitted to be reasonable in the circumstances when the postponements of debt for a period of two years will facilitate the reduction in current liabilities such that the Company will be in a positive working capital position following the Insider Postponement of Debt.

ABOUT BIG TREE CARBON INC.

Big Tree Carbon Inc. is an indigenous-led publicly-traded mineral resource company based in Ontario, Canada.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:

Big Tree Carbon Inc.

Christopher Angeconeb

President and C.E.O.

(807) 737-5353

christopherangeconeb@gmail.com

Forward Looking Statement:

Heritage Expands Land Position at the Melba Project and Appointments Tara Gilfillan as New CFO

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 19:15:00 MDT

TORONTO, ON – TheNewswire - August 17, 2026 – Heritage Mining Ltd. (CSE: HML | FRA: Y66) (“Heritage” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce the acquisition and expansion through three agreements at its Melba Project, located ~22 km northeast of Kirkland Lake and 90 km southeast of Timmins in Northeastern Ontario, Canada and the appointment of Tara Gilfillan as CFO.

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Figure 1: Melba Project – New Claims in Yellow – Property Wide

“We are pleased to further solidify our position at Melba and welcome Tara to Heritage Mining. Her experience and capabilities add valuable depth to our team as we manage our drilling activities and other key corporate initiatives. Her appointment strengthens our internal capacity, coordination and execution across the organization.” Commented Peter Schloo, President, CEO and Director of Heritage

Tara, Alongside her financial career, she founded and led mining-focused engineering and advisory firms, including Optimize Group Inc., where she serves as Executive Chair. Building those businesses gave her a commercial and operational perspective on the industry, together with a practical understanding of strategy, organizational growth and disciplined capital allocation.

Ms. Gilfillan currently serves as a director and Chair of the Audit Committee of Heliostar Metals Ltd. She has previously chaired the audit committees of other publicly listed mining companies and served as board chair of two TSX-V exploration companies.

She holds a Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting and Finance from Queen's University, is a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA, CA), and holds the ICD.D designation.

“I am pleased to join Heritage Mining and look forward to working with Peter and the team as the Company advances its exploration programs and corporate priorities. My focus will be on strengthening financial discipline, supporting thoughtful capital allocation and bringing my experience across the mining sector to help the Company execute effectively as it moves forward.” Commented Tara Gilfillan, CFO of Heritage Mining Ltd.

The Company also provides an update on related issuances of common shares of the Company (“Common Shares”), including in satisfaction of its previously announced acquisition agreement with Advanced Gold Exploration Inc. and in settlement of outstanding indebtedness. All of the Common Shares described in this news release (other than the second tranche of Common Shares issuable under the Melba North option agreement described below) have been issued, and the Company is completing the required filings with the Canadian Securities Exchange (the “CSE”).

Under an option agreement dated August 11, 2026 among the Company, Gravel Ridge Resources Ltd., 1544230 Ontario Inc. and Perry English (collectively, the “Optionors”), the Company has been granted the sole and exclusive option to acquire a 100% interest in forty-two (42) unpatented mining claims in the Melba North area in consideration for a cash payment of $6,000 (paid) and the issuance of an aggregate of 2,000,000 Common Shares, of which 1,000,000 Common Shares have been issued and 1,000,000 Common Shares are issuable on the second anniversary of the agreement. Upon exercise of the option, the Optionors will retain a 1.5% net smelter returns (“NSR”) royalty, 0.5% of which may be repurchased by the Company for $600,000.

Under a purchase agreement dated August 11, 2026 with William Dean Clifford and Jerry U Damiani, the Company has acquired three (3) mining claims in the Melba area for aggregate consideration of 600,000 Common Shares (which have been issued) at a deemed price of $0.025 per Common Share. The vendors will retain a 1.5% NSR royalty, 0.5% of which may be repurchased by the Company for $500,000.

Under a purchase agreement dated August 12, 2026 with Patrick Culhane and Melba Mining Company Limited, the Company has acquired thirty-two (32) mining claims and an undivided 75% legal and beneficial interest in Mining Lease 109680, located in the Melba area, in consideration for the issuance of 500,000 Common Shares (which have been issued). The vendors will retain a 2.0% NSR royalty, 1.0% of which may be repurchased by the Company for $500,000.

Advanced Gold Exploration. The Company has also issued 3,015,645 Common Shares at a deemed price of $0.029 per Common Share to Advanced Gold Exploration Inc. in satisfaction of the share consideration payable under the Company’s previously announced purchase agreement dated September 22, 2025.

The Company further announces that it has settled an aggregate of $272,104.46 of outstanding indebtedness owed to twelve creditors through the issuance of an aggregate of 12,368,380 Common Shares at a deemed price of $0.022 per Common Share (the “Debt Settlement”). The board of directors of the Company determined that it was in the best interests of the Company to settle the indebtedness through the issuance of Common Shares in order to preserve the Company’s cash for exploration and working capital purposes.

Certain related parties of the Company, being four directors of the Company (directly or through companies controlled by them) and one incoming officer of the Company, participated in the Debt Settlement in the aggregate amount of approximately $123,500, and such participation constitutes a “related party transaction” within the meaning of Multilateral Instrument 61-101 – Protection of Minority Security Holders in Special Transactions (“MI 61-101”). The Company relied on the exemptions from the formal valuation and minority shareholder approval requirements of MI 61-101 set out in sections 5.5(a) and 5.7(1)(a) thereof, as neither the fair market value of the Common Shares issued to, nor the consideration paid by, such related parties exceeds 25% of the Company’s market capitalization. The Company did not file a material change report more than 21 days before the closing of the Debt Settlement as the details of the participation of the related parties were not finalized until shortly before closing.

Management Changes. The Company also announces that Rachel Chae has resigned as Chief Financial Officer of the Company, effective August 14, 2026. The Company thanks Ms. Chae for her service and contributions to the Company and wishes her well in her future endeavours. The board of directors has appointed Tara Gilfillan as Chief Financial Officer of the Company, effective August 14, 2026.

All Common Shares issued or issuable as described in this news release will be subject to a statutory hold period of four months and one day from the date of issuance, expiring December 14, 2026, together with such additional hold periods and legends as are required under the policies of the CSE.

The Melba project is located ~22km northeast from Kirkland Lake and 90km southeast of Timmins in Northeastern Ontario, Canada. Melba lies along the Ross Fault, which is a splay off the Porcupine-Destor Fault Zone and is associated with development-stage and historic producing gold mines: McEwen Mine (Grey Fox Mine) ~22km away, and the Past Producer, Ross Mine ~16km away.

Mineralization hosted on nearby or adjacent properties is not necessarily indicative of mineralization hosted on the Company’s Melba Project.

The scientific and technical information contained in this news release has been reviewed and approved by Stephen Hughes, P.Geo., a “qualified person” within the meaning of National Instrument 43-101 – Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects.

ABOUT HERITAGE MINING LTD.

For further information, please contact:

Heritage Mining Ltd.

Peter Schloo, CPA, CA, CFA

President, CEO and Director

Phone: (905) 505-0918

Email: peter@heritagemining.ca

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

Forward-looking statements in this news release include, without limitation, statements regarding the issuance of the second tranche of Common Shares under the Melba North option agreement and the completion of the Company’s remaining filings with the CSE.

The securities described in this news release have not been and will not be registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or any state securities laws, and may not be offered or sold in the United States or to, or for the account or benefit of, U.S. persons absent registration or an applicable exemption from the registration requirements thereof. This news release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful.

NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO UNITED STATES NEWSWIRE SERVICES OR FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES

Neurothera Labs Inc. Closes Final Tranche of Non-Brokered Private Placement

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 19:10:00 MDT

Toronto, Ontario – TheNewswire - August 17, 2026 – NeuroThera Labs Inc. (the “Company” or “NeuroThera”) (TSXV: NTLX), a clinical-stage biotech company and a majority-owned subsidiary of SciSparc Ltd. (Nasdaq: SPRC), is pleased to announce that it has closed the final tranche (the “Final Tranche”) of its non-brokered private placement (the “Offering”), as previously announced on June 30, 2026, July 2, 2026 and August 12, 2026.

Under the Final Tranche, the Company raised C$2,700,000 from the sale of 22,500,000 units (each, a “Unit”) at C$0.12 per Unit. Each Unit is comprised of one common share in the capital of the Company (each, a “Common Share”) and one Common Share purchase warrant (each, a “Unit Warrant”). Each Unit Warrant entitles the holder to purchase one Common Share at an exercise price of US$0.115 per Common Share, equivalent to C$0.16 per Common Share, until August 17, 2029. The Unit Warrants are also subject to an acceleration provision whereby, upon the securities of NeuroThera being approved for trading on the Nasdaq Stock Market, the Company will accelerate the expiry date of 50% of the unexercised Unit Warrants and provide three business days’ advance written notice to holders thereof of such accelerated expiry date. The Unit Warrants are non-transferable.

The Company intends to use the net proceeds of the Final Tranche for general working capital purposes and other corporate and administrative expenses. All securities issued in connection with the Final Tranche, including the Common Shares and the Unit Warrants, and any Common Shares issuable upon exercise of the Unit Warrants, are subject to a holding period of four months and one day from August 17, 2026. The Offering is subject to the final approval of the TSX Venture Exchange and any other applicable regulatory approvals.

SciSparc Ltd., a control person of the Company, participated in the Offering by subscribing for 22,500,000 Units for an aggregate subscription price of C$2,700,000. SciSparc’s Ltd.’s participation in the Offering constitutes a “related party transaction” within the meaning of Multilateral Instrument 61-101 – Protection of Minority Security Holders in Special Transactions (“MI 61-101”). The issuance of securities to SciSparc Ltd., a related party of the Company, is exempt from the formal valuation requirement of MI 61-101 pursuant to Section 5.5(b) of MI 61-101, as the Common Shares are not listed on a specified market, and from the minority shareholder approval requirements of MI 61-101 pursuant to Section 5.7(a) of MI 61-101, as the fair market value of the securities issued to SciSparc Ltd. does not exceed twenty-five percent (25%) of the Company’s market capitalization. The Company did not file a material change report at least 21 days before the closing of the Offering as SciSparc Ltd.’s participation in the Offering had not been confirmed at that time.

The securities of the Company referred to in this press release have not been registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “U.S. Securities Act”), or any applicable state securities laws. Accordingly, the securities of the Company may not be offered or sold within the United States unless registered under the U.S. Securities Act and applicable state securities laws or pursuant to an exemption from the registration requirements thereof. This news release does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any securities of the Company in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful.

About NeuroThera Labs Inc.

NeuroThera Labs Inc. (TSXV: NTLX) is a clinical-stage pharmaceutical company focused on developing novel therapeutics for central nervous system disorders and other underserved health conditions through collaborations and innovative combinations.

For further information, please contact:

Michal Efraty

IR Manager

NeuroThera Labs Inc.

Telephone: +972-3-7617108

Email: michal@efraty.com

Neither the TSXV nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSXV) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

Forward-Looking Statements

This news release contains “forward-looking information” and “forward-looking statements” (collectively, “forward-looking statements”) within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation. All statements in this news release that are not purely historical are forward-looking statements and include statements regarding beliefs, plans, expectations and intentions of the Company. Forward-looking statements in this news release include, but are not limited to, statements regarding: the intended use of the net proceeds of the Final Tranche; the potential approval of the Company's securities for trading on the Nasdaq Stock Market and the resulting acceleration of the expiry date of the Unit Warrants; and the receipt of all necessary regulatory approvals, including final acceptance of the TSX Venture Exchange.

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Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such statements. Such risks and uncertainties include, among others: the risk that the Company may not receive final acceptance of the TSX Venture Exchange; the risk that the Company's securities may not be approved for trading on the Nasdaq Stock Market; the risk that the net proceeds may be used for purposes other than those currently intended; risks associated with the Company's clinical-stage development programs; the Company's need for additional financing and the availability of such financing on acceptable terms; changes in laws, regulations and policies; and general economic, market and business conditions.

Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. Except as required by applicable securities laws, the Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

Helix BioPharma Corp. Appoints Markus Loeffler, MD, MBA, as Chief Medical Officer to Support Next Phase of Clinical Development

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 15:15:00 MDT

Vancouver, British Columbia – TheNewswire - August 17, 2026 – Helix BioPharma Corp. (TSX: “HBP”, OTC PINK: “HBPCF”, FRANKFURT: “HBP0”) (“Helix” or the “Company”), a clinical-stage oncology company developing novel therapies for difficult-to-treat cancers, today announced the appointment of Markus Loeffler, MD, MBA as Chief Medical Officer (CMO) of the Company.

Dr. Loeffler’s appointment comes as Helix prepares to enter a more execution-focused phase of clinical development, with multiple programs approaching key regulatory and clinical milestones. As CMO, he will lead the strategy and execution of Helix’s clinical programs, including the planned Phase Ib/II evaluation of L-DOS47 in combination with pembrolizumab in first-line non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), while guiding LEUMUNA™ toward clinical development for leukemia relapse following allogeneic stem cell transplantation.

“I’ve had the privilege of working with Markus before, and I have seen firsthand his ability to translate innovative science into well-executed clinical development programs,” said Thomas Mehrling, MD, PhD, Chief Executive Officer of Helix. “He is an outstanding clinical development leader with a strong track record of advancing innovative oncology therapies through the development pathway. His expertise will be instrumental as we advance L-DOS47 into its next stage of clinical development and prepare LEUMUNA to enter the clinic.”

Dr. Markus Loeffler is a physician-scientist and biotechnology executive bringing more than three decades of leadership in oncology drug development. He has extensive experience advancing oncology therapeutics, including small molecules, biologics, antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs), radiopharmaceuticals, and immunotherapies, from early clinical development through Phase III and regulatory approval. Throughout his career, he has held senior clinical development and CMO roles at leading biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies, including Roche, Advanced Accelerator Applications, Mundipharma, NH TherAguix, Corbus Pharmaceuticals, and SK Life Science. Dr. Loeffler also led the pivotal Phase III clinical program for Lutathera®, which was subsequently approved for the treatment of certain gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine tumors.

Dr. Loeffler, MD, MBA, CMO of Helix said, “I’m excited to join Helix at such an important stage in its evolution. The Company’s pipeline combines strong scientific foundations with clear clinical development opportunities. I am particularly enthused by the opportunity to advance L-DOS47 in combination with checkpoint inhibition and to bring LEUMUNA toward its first clinical evaluation. I look forward to working alongside the team to translate these programs into meaningful new treatment options for patients with difficult-to-treat cancers.”

About Helix BioPharma

Helix BioPharma Corp. is a clinical-stage oncology company focused on developing therapies for underserved patient populations with difficult-to-treat cancers. The Company’s pipeline is led by L-DOS47, a clinical-stage antibody-enzyme conjugate being developed as a combination therapy for non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Additional pipeline candidates include LEUMUNA™, a pre-IND oral immune checkpoint modulator for post-transplant leukemia relapse, and GEMCEDA™, a pre-IND gemcitabine prodrug for advanced solid tumors.

Helix BioPharma’s common shares are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: HBP), quoted on the OTC Pink Market (HBPCF), and listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange (FWB: HBP0). For more information, please visit: https://www.helixbiopharma.com/

For more information, please contact:

Helix BioPharma Corp.

789 West Pender Street, Suite 480

Vancouver, British Columbia

V6C 1H2

Tel: +1 857 208 7687

Thomas Mehrling, MD, PhD, Chief Executive Officer

corporate@helixbiopharma.com

Forward-Looking Statements and Risks and Uncertainties

This news release contains forward-looking statements and information (collectively, “forward-looking statements”) within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws. Forward-looking statements are statements and information that are not historical facts but instead include financial projections and estimates, statements regarding plans, goals, objectives, intentions and expectations with respect to the Company’s future business, operations, research and development, including the Company’s activities relating to L-DOS47, LEUMUNA, and GEMCEDA, as well as its activities relating to financing and listing on a U.S. securities exchange. Forward-looking statements can further be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as “ongoing”, “estimates”, “expects”, or the negative thereof or any other variations thereon or comparable terminology referring to future events or results, or that events or conditions “will”, “may”, “could”, or “should” occur or be achieved, or comparable terminology referring to future events or results.

Forward-looking statements are necessarily based on a number of estimates and assumptions that the Company considered appropriate and reasonable as of the date such information is given, including but not limited to the assumptions regarding the implied benefits of the transactions. Forward-looking statements are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors, many of which are beyond the Company’s control, that may cause actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements, including but not limited to the risk that the Company's assumptions on which its forward-looking statements are based may not be accurate; the ability of the Company to capitalize on the potential benefits of the transactions; and the risk factors disclosed in the Company's periodic reports publicly filed and available on its SEDAR+ profile at www.sedarplus.ca. No assurance can be given that any of the events anticipated by the forward-looking statements will transpire or occur. There is no assurance that the proposed transactions will be completed in accordance with its terms or at all. The forward-looking statements contained in this news release are made as of the date of this announcement and the Company does not assume any obligation to update any forward-looking statement or information should those beliefs, assumptions, opinions or expectations, or other circumstances change, except as required by law.

_________________

Eventer Technologies Ltd. Closes Non-Brokered Private Placement

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 15:00:00 MDT

Toronto, Ontario – August 17, 2026 – TheNewswire - Eventer Technologies Ltd. (the “Company” or “Eventer”) (TSXV: EVNT), a SaaS-based platform for the management and sale of tickets for live events, is pleased to announce that it has closed its non-brokered private placement (the “Offering”), as previously announced on July 2, 2026.

Under the Offering, the Company raised C$2,475,000 from the sale of 33,000,000 units (each, a “Unit”) at C$0.075 per Unit. Each Unit is comprised of one common share in the capital of the Company (each, a “Common Share”) and one Common Share purchase warrant (each, a “Unit Warrant”). Each Unit Warrant entitles the holder to purchase one Common Share for US$0.072 per Common Share, equivalent to C$0.10 per Common Share, until August 17, 2029. The Unit Warrants will also have an acceleration provision whereby upon the securities of Eventer being approved for trading on the Nasdaq Stock Market, the Company will accelerate the expiry date of 50% of the unexercised Unit Warrants and provide three (3) business days’ advance written notice to holders thereof of such accelerated expiry date. The Unit Warrants are non-transferable.

The Company intends to use the net proceeds of the Offering for general working capital purposes, including the evaluation of prospective transactions, settlement of liabilities, and other corporate and administrative expenses. All securities issued under the Offering, including any Common Shares and Common Shares issuable upon exercise of Unit Warrant, are subject to a restricted period of four months and one day from the date hereof. The Offering is subject to the final approval of the TSX Venture Exchange and any other applicable regulatory approvals.

In connection with the Offering, the Company paid an aggregate of C$204,188 in finder's fees to a qualified arm's length party (the “Finder”). The Finder was also issued 4,125,000 Common Shares as compensation to the Finder.

The securities of the Company referred to in this press release have not been and will not be registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “U.S. Securities Act”), or any state securities laws. Accordingly, the securities of the Company may not be offered or sold within the United States unless registered under the U.S. Securities Act and applicable state securities laws or pursuant to an exemption from the registration requirements of the U.S. Securities Act and applicable state securities laws. This news release does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of any offer to buy any securities of the Company in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful.

About Eventer

Eventer is an Israeli technology company operating a SaaS-based platform for the management and sale of tickets for live events, including performances, festivals, conferences, lectures, courses, nightlife events and other consumer experiences. The Company provides event organizers with an end-to-end operational platform designed to support the full lifecycle of an event, including ticket sales management, attendee administration, marketing tools, customer support services and event-entry solutions. In addition to its software platform, Eventer provides ancillary services to organizers, including sales and marketing support and secure payment processing solutions through third-party service providers.

For further information, please contact:

Yossi Lapovsky

CFO

Eventer Technologies Ltd.

Telephone: 972 50 9079929

Email: yossi@eventer.co.il

Neither the TSXV nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSXV) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

Forward-Looking Statements

This news release contains “forward-looking information” and “forward-looking statements” (collectively, “forward-looking statements”) within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation. All statements in this news release that are not purely historical are forward-looking statements and include statements regarding beliefs, plans, expectations and intentions of the Company. Forward-looking statements in this news release include, but are not limited to, statements regarding: the intended use of the net proceeds of the Offering; the evaluation of prospective transactions; the potential approval of the Company's securities for trading on the Nasdaq Stock Market and the resulting acceleration of the expiry date of the Unit Warrants; and the receipt of all necessary regulatory approvals, including final acceptance of the TSX Venture Exchange.

Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such statements. Such risks and uncertainties include, among others: the risk that the Company may not receive final acceptance of the TSX Venture Exchange; the risk that the Company's securities may not be approved for trading on the Nasdaq Stock Market; the risk that the net proceeds may be used for purposes other than those currently intended; the Company's need for additional financing and the availability of such financing on acceptable terms; changes in laws, regulations and policies; and general economic, market and business conditions.

Vitreous Glass Announces Grant of Deferred Share Units

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 14:30:00 MDT

AIRDRIE, ALBERTA: August 17, 2026 – TheNewswire - Vitreous Glass Inc. (TSXV:VCI) (the "Corporation") announces that it has granted 533 deferred share units (the "DSUs") to an independent director. The DSUs were granted as a non-cash settlement of dividends received on previously issued and outstanding DSUs held by the independent director and relating to dividend paid by the corporation on common shares on August 14, 2026.

The DSUs were granted under the DSU plan adopted in 2022. The DSUs vest immediately and entitle the holder to receive a cash payment equal to the value of one share of the Company for each DSU held, at the time the holder ceases to be a director of the Company.

For further information, please contact:

VITREOUS GLASS INC.

Pat Cashion, President

(403) 948-7811

Not for Dissemination to the US or to US Newswires

Angkor Resources Announces $3,500,000 Financing

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 14:15:00 MDT

Grande Prairie, Alberta – TheNewswire - August 17 2026 – TheNewswire - Angkor Resources Corp. ("Angkor") (TSXV:ANK) (OTC:ANKOF) is pleased to announce that it has entered into a Term Sheet with institutional investor Sorbie Bornholm LP ("Sorbie") to secure approximately $3.5M from the issuance of 14,000,000 units (the "Units"). The Units consist of: (a) a common share (the "Common Share") at an issuance price of $0.25, subject to the terms of the Sharing Agreement (as defined below); (b) 3,710,000 warrants (the "Warrants") entitling Sorbie to acquire additional Common Shares at a fixed exercise price of $0.32 and a maturity date of 3 years; (c) 10,290,000 additional warrants (the "Additional Warrants") entitling Sorbie to acquire additional Common Shares at an exercise price that is a 5% premium to the volume weighted average price of the Common Shares for 20 consecutive trading days ("VWAP") on a pro rata basis over a term of 24 consecutive months and a maturity date of 3 years. Sorbie will fund the subscription proceeds for the Units in the form of cash or a portfolio of UK government bonds.

CEO Delayne Weeks commented on the Sorbie’s transaction, “We were looking for flexible institutional investors and Sorbie’s filled that demand. While the Block VIII oil transaction advances, we want to concurrently build value in the copper and gold mineral plays and this transaction allows us to do exactly that. Also, as we anticipate the share price to increase with coming milestones, this unique deal allows us to be paid a monthly amount that also increases accordingly without the number of shares we issue increasing.”

Weeks continues, “The use of proceeds as a monthly cash release of approximately $145,000 allows us to assay the existing mineral core and plan further drilling on the copper porphyry at Andong Bor and the gold prospects on Andong Meas mineral licenses. Monthly allotments allows us to continue to advance our operations on all fronts, leading to planned transactions on the mineral licenses in 2027.” Monthly cash proceeds are expected to start 30 days after closing.

At the closing of the private placement, the parties will enter into a form of Equity Swap Sharing Agreement (the "Sharing Agreement"). The Sharing Agreement is supported by an ISDA Credit Support Annex totaling $3,500,000 and released to Angkor in 24 equal monthly tranches with a corresponding pro rata release of the Common Shares and Warrants to Sorbie. The Sharing Agreement provides that Angkor’s economic interest will be determined in 24 monthly settlements as measured against a benchmark price of $0.3144 (the "Benchmark Price"). If, at the time of settlement, the Settlement Price, which is determined monthly based on the VWAP prior to the settlement date (the "Settlement Price"), exceeds the Benchmark Price, Angkor shall receive more than 100% of the monthly tranche due, on a pro-rata basis. There is no upper limit placed on the additional proceeds receivable by Angkor as part of the monthly settlements. If, at the time of settlement, the Settlement Price is below the Benchmark Price, Angkor will receive less than 100% of the monthly tranche due on a pro-rata basis. In no event will a decline in the Settlement Price below the Benchmark Price result in an increase in the number of shares being issued to Sorbie.

The Common Shares deposited under the Sharing Agreement will be subject to a voting trust agreement which provides that Sorbie will not be entitled to any voting rights until the Common Shares have been released in accordance with the terms of the Sharing Agreement.

The Warrants and Additional Warrants will include an equity blocker prohibiting exercise if such exercise will take Sorbie's total ownership of Common Shares above 9.99% of the issued and outstanding Common Shares.

Angkor will pay Sorbie a corporate finance fee of $210,000 at closing of the private placement which shall be satisfied in the form of Units. The Common Shares and underlying Warrants under the corporate finance fee will be subject to the terms of the Sharing Agreement and will be released to Sorbie on a pro rata basis over a term of 24 months.

The parties anticipate that the Common Shares to be issued under the Units and upon exercise of the Warrants and the Additional Warrants will not be subject to a hold period under applicable securities laws or any trading restrictions under the Policies of the TSX Venture Exchange.

Closing of the private placement is subject to approval of the TSX Venture Exchange and the execution by the parties of the final form of Sharing Agreement and other customary commercial agreements.

About Angkor Resources Corp.

Angkor Resources Corp. is a Canadian public company engaged in the exploration and development of mineral and hydrocarbon opportunities in Cambodia and other strategic jurisdictions.

Forward-Looking Information

This news release contains forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation. Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the proposed private placement, the execution of definitive agreements, receipt of regulatory approvals, completion of the proposed transaction, the anticipated sharing agreement, the expected use of proceeds, and future business objectives. Forward-looking statements are based on management's current expectations and assumptions and are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties, including the ability to negotiate definitive agreements, obtain TSXV acceptance, satisfy closing conditions, market conditions, financing risks, and other risks disclosed in the Company's public filings. Actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking information. The Company undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements except as required by applicable securities laws.

CONTACT: Delayne Weeks - CEO

Email:- info@angkorresources.com Website: angkorresources.com Telephone: +1 (780) 831-8722

Please follow @AngkorResources on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube.

Mithril Silver & Gold Announces Filing Of Technical Report

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 13:50:00 MDT

Melbourne, Australia and Vancouver, Canada – August 17, 2026 – TheNewswire - Mithril Silver and Gold Limited (TSXV: MSG) (ASX: MTH) (“Mithril” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that it has filed its technical report in connection with its upgraded Mineral Resource Estimate (MRE) for the Target 1 deposit at its flagship Copalquin Project in Durango State, Mexico. The technical report entitled “Technical Report – Updated Mineral Resource Estimate – Target 1, Copalquin Property, Durango Mexico” has an effective date of June 29, 2026 (the “Technical Report”). The Qualified Persons who prepared the Technical Report are John Sims (CPG) of Sims Resources LLC and independent of the Company, James Barr (PGeo), VP Exploration of the Company and John Skeet (F.AusIMM), Managing Director and CEO of the Company. The Technical Report is available for review on SEDAR+ and at www.mithrilsilvergold.com.

Please refer to the more detailed information contained in the Company’s news release of June 30, 2026 as it relates to the MRE. Readers are encouraged to review the Technical Report for detailed information pertaining to the MRE and underlying assumptions, disclaimers and other important information.

-ENDS-

Released with the authority of the Board.

For further information contact:

John Skeet

Managing Director and CEO

jskeet@mithrilsilvergold.com

+61 435 766 809

NIKLI COMMUNICATIONS

Corporate Communications

liz@mithrilsilvergold.com

nicole@mithrilsilvergold.com

The Australian Securities Exchange has not reviewed and does not accept responsibility for the accuracy or adequacy of this release.

Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

Competent Persons Statement (JORC), and Qualified Persons (NI 43-101) Statement

The technical information in this announcement has been compiled, reviewed and approved by Mr John Skeet who is Mithril’s CEO and Managing Director. Mr Skeet is a Fellow of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy. This is a Recognised Professional Organisation (RPO) under the Joint Ore Reserves Committee (JORC) Code and Acceptable Foreign Association under NI 43-101. Mr Skeet has sufficient experience of relevance to the styles of mineralisation and the types of deposits under consideration, and to the activities undertaken, to qualify as a Competent Person (non-independent) as defined in the 2012 Edition of the Joint Ore Reserves Committee (JORC) Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves, and as a Qualified Person (non-independent) as defined by NI 43-101.

GOAT Industries Provides Corporate Updates

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 13:00:00 MDT

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada – August 17, 2026 - TheNewswire – GOAT Industries Ltd. (the “Company” or “GOAT”) (CSE: GOAT) (OTC: BGTTF) (FWB: 26B.F) is pleased to provide the following corporate updates in connection with the anticipated resumption of trading in the Company’s common shares on the Canadian Securities Exchange (the “CSE”), following the August 4, 2026 revocation order of the British Columbia Securities Commission (the “BCSC”), lifting the BCSC’s failure-to-file cease trade order issued on May 5, 2026.

Epoxy Revenue Acquisition

The Company announces that its indirect wholly-owned subsidiary, Source Gaming Company, operating as BetSource (“BetSource”), intends to acquire certain customer contracts and associated revenue streams (the “Purchased Assets”) from Epoxy AI, LLC (“Epoxy”) pursuant to a revenue purchase agreement (an “Agreement”) to be entered into among BetSource, the Company, and Epoxy (the “Transaction”). There can be no assurance that the Transaction will be successfully negotiated or completed.

The parties previously entered into a non-binding term sheet, dated January 14, 2026, contemplating the Transaction and providing for an exclusivity period during which to conduct due diligence. In consideration for this exclusivity, the Company advanced US$100,000 to Epoxy under a non-interest bearing promissory note (the “Note”). The Note provides that, in the event an Agreement is entered into and the Transaction does not close due solely to a material breach by Epoxy of the Agreement, the Note will become repayable within 90 days of such termination. The obligations under the Note were secured by a first priority general security interest in Epoxy’s assets. Given an Agreement has not yet been entered into, the Note is not presently repayable by Epoxy.

Although the term sheet lapsed on May 14, 2026, the parties are currently negotiating the Transaction, including the consideration payable for the Purchased Assets, and are working toward preparation of an Agreement. BetSource has been working closely with Epoxy over the past several months to develop and enhance aspects of its technology platform. BetSource is now seeking to acquire certain of Epoxy’s customers so that they become direct BetSource customers.

The Transaction will be subject to a number of conditions precedent, including the negotiation and execution of an Agreement, satisfactory completion of due diligence, receipt of all necessary board approvals, and approval of the CSE. A news release will be disseminated in due course when and if an Agreement has been executed.

Notice of Fundamental Change

The Company also announces that it has been advised by the CSE that the Company’s acquisition of Source Gaming Company, Veroom Inc., and 1509467 B.C. Ltd., which closed in late 2025, constituted a Fundamental Change (as defined in CSE policies) in respect of the Company’s business. Accordingly, the Company intends to file a new listing statement with the CSE no later than September 30, 2026, which will also reflect a transition of the Company’s listing category from “Investment Issuer” to “Technology Issuer”.

About Goat Industries Ltd.

GOAT is a digital media and technology company that operates BetSource, a platform that integrates sportsbooks and sports gaming applications with live sports content to deliver personalized user experiences, contextual advertising and interactive wagering moments for media owners, leagues, casinos and sportsbooks.

For more information about the Company, please visit https://www.goatindustries.co/. The Company’s final prospectus, financial statements and management's discussion and analysis, among other documents, are all available on its profile page on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca.

On Behalf Of The Board Of Directors

Chief Executive Officer	Kevin Cornish
Head Office	Suite 1500, 1111 West Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC V6E 2J3
Telephone	1-204-801-3613
Website	www.goatindustries.co
Email	info@goatindustries.co

The CSE and Information Service Provider have not reviewed and does not accept responsibility for the accuracy or adequacy of this release.

Forward-Looking Information

This news release contains "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation, including statements respecting the resumption of trading on the CSE of the Company’s shares, the Company’s intention to complete the Transaction with Epoxy and the filing of a new listing statement with the CSE. Generally, forward-looking information can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "plans", "expects", "does not expect", "is expected", "intends", "anticipates", or variations of such words and phrases or statements that certain actions, events or results "may", "could", "would", "might" or "will be taken", "occur" or "be achieved". Forward-looking information in this news release includes statements regarding the resumption of trading in the Company’s shares, the proposed Transaction, the Company’s intention to file a listing statement, and future negotiations with Epoxy. Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking information, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that such information will prove to be accurate, and actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. There can be no assurance that the Transaction will be completed on the terms described herein, or at all. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking information. The Company does not undertake to update any forward-looking information, except in accordance with applicable securities laws.

Femto Technologies Announces Financial Results For Second Quarter 2026

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 08:00:00 MDT

(August 17, 2026) – TheNewswire - Femto Technologies Inc. (OTCQB: FMTOF) (“Femto” or the “Company”), a pioneering femtech company has released its financial results for the six-month ended June 30, 2026. Full versions of Femto’s unaudited consolidated financial statements and management discussion and analysis for the period, can be found on www.sedarplus.ca.

Q2 2026 Financial and Business Highlights:

Revenue increased 20% to $488,405 for the six-month ended June 30, 2026, from $407,921 for the same period in 2025.
Gross Profit increased to 18% for the six-month ended June 30, 2026, from 9% for the same period in 2025.
Net Loss was $1,749,549 for the six-month ended June 30, 2026 compared to a net profit of $21,106,751 for the same period in 2025.
Working capital decreased to 12,052,688 for June 30, 2026, from $15,264,810 for December 31, 2025.
Total assets decreased to $35,363,579 for June 30, 2026, from $35,873,078 for December 31, 2025.
Loss per share was $1.84 for the six-month ended June 30, 2026 compared with a profit of $58.57 for the same period in 2025.
Total shares outstanding as of June 30, 2026, were 1,037,774.

Summary of Quarterly Comparison of Revenue, Gross Profit and Net Loss

	Q2 2026	Q1 2026	Q4 2025	Q3 2025	Q2 2025	Q1 2025	Q4 2024	Q3 2024
Revenue	$249,116	$239,289	$227,537	$211,073	$205,229	$202,692	$182,306	$101,619
Gross Profit (loss)	$28,550	$59,807	$56,344	$7,326	$19,728	$14,985	$65,221	$(91,777)
Net Profit (loss)	$(840,889)	$(908,660)	$(1,719,728)	$(6,464,729)	$31,784,170	$(10,677,419)	$(11,631,845)	$(5,418,470)

About Femto Technologies Inc.

Femto Technologies Inc. (OTCQB: FMTOF) is a cutting-edge femtech company spearheading transformative advancements in wellness technology. With a strong emphasis on AI-driven solutions, Femto is dedicated to innovating products that enhance well-being through intelligent technology integration.

ABOUT SENSERA

Sensera is a feminine wellness device designed to bridge the gap between feminine pleasure and wellness, providing a holistic self-care experience that adapts to a woman’s changing needs. Sensera utilizes Femto’s proprietary Smart Release System (SRS) technology, including machine learning and AI, to enhance feminine wellness. Sensera is a CES Innovation Awards® 2025 Honorary in the AI category.

For more information on Sensera, please visit www.senserawellness.com and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube.

MEDIA CONTACT

For product demonstration and media

Samantha Breen

Opportunity PR (for Sensera)

samantha@opportunitypr.com

+1 949.290.2834

COMPANY CONTACT

Gabi Kabazo

Chief Financial Officer

Tel: (604) 833-6820

e‐mail: ir@femtocorp.com

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This press release includes certain statements that may be deemed “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended and under Canadian securities laws. When used in this press release, the words “may”, “would”, “could”, “will”, “intend”, “plan”, “anticipate”, “believe”, “estimate”, “expect” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward‐looking statements. Such statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties, and actual circumstances, events or results may differ materially from those projected in such forward-looking statements.

Although the Company believes the expectations expressed in such forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, such statements are not guarantees of future performance, and actual events or developments may differ materially from those in forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements necessarily involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties, which may cause the Company’s actual performance and financial results in future periods to differ materially from any projections of future performance or results expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such statements reflect the Company's current views with respect to future events and are subject to such risks and uncertainties. Many factors could cause actual results to differ materially from the statements made, including future financial performance, unanticipated regulatory requests and delays, final patents approval, and those factors discussed in filings made by the company with the Canadian securities regulatory authorities, including (without limitation) in the company's management's discussion and analysis for the year ended December 31, 2025, which is available under the company's profile at www.sedarplus.ca, and in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 20-F for the year then ended that was filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on April 30, 2026. Should one or more of these factors occur, or should assumptions underlying the forward-looking statements prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those described herein as intended, planned, anticipated, or expected. We do not intend and do not assume any obligation to update these forward‐looking statements, except as required by law. Any such forward-looking statements represent management's estimates as of the date of this press release. While we may elect to update such forward-looking statements at some point in the future, we disclaim any obligation to do so, even if subsequent events cause our views to change. Shareholders are cautioned not to put undue reliance on such forward‐looking statements.

Gold Orogen Receives Drill Permit from Yukon Government for Golden Culvert & Win Gold Projects, Yukon Tombstone Gold Belt

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 06:30:00 MDT

Vancouver, BC – TheNewswire - Aug 17th, 2026 - Gold Orogen Resources Corp. (CSE:OROG) (the “Company” or “Gold Orogen”), is pleased to announce that it has received approval for its Class 1 Exploration Notification from the Government of Yukon for its Golden Culvert and WIN claim blocks. Additionally, Ross River Dena Council (“RRDC”) has given conditional consent to the project - and the Company is negotiating an Exploration Agreement (EA). The approved notification authorizes the Company to carry out an exploration program on the claims during the 2026 operating season ending October 31, 2026.

The Golden Culvert / WIN gold projects are situated southern end of the Tombstone Belt, 200km south of Snowline Gold, directly adjacent and north-east of 3 Aces (Seabridge Gold). The Company has identified several Reduced Intrusion Related Gold System (RIRGS) and sedimentary hosted orogenic targets. The plan is to focus attention on three of the targets.

Specifically:

1/ Border - RIRGS
2/Stingray – RIRGS
3/ Spine – Sedimentary hosted mineralization with sheeted quartz vein

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

Up to 10 diamond drill holes planned, each targeting approximately 400 m depth
Helicopter-supported access only — minimal surface disturbance, zero new roads or trails
Program includes rock and soil sampling and geological mapping
Drill pads to be constructed above ground in low-vegetation areas

About the Approved Exploration Program

The next drill program represents the Company's third work season on the Golden Culvert and WIN gold projects and is designed as a targeted, low-impact reconnaissance and drill-testing initiative. All site access will be via helicopter, with no roads, trails, or mechanized ground vehicles involved. This approach minimizes environmental disturbance while maximizing geological data collection in what the Company believes to be a highly prospective area.

The approved activities include rock and soil sampling, geological mapping, and helicopter-supported diamond drilling of up to 10 holes at approximately 400 metres depth per hole. The drill program is specifically designed to test high potential RIRGS and sedimentary-hosted orogenic gold targets.

Why This Permit Is Significant

Receiving Class 1 approval from the Yukon Government is a key milestone for the Company, as it represents the regulatory green light required to advance from grassroots exploration into systematic drill testing. The permit covers a wide range of exploration activities under Schedule 1 of the Quartz Mining Land Use Regulation, providing the Company with the flexibility to adapt its field program as geological understanding evolves during the season.

Ross River Dena Council (“RRDC”) has provided conditional consent pending negotiation of an EA. The low-impact nature of the approved program reflects the Company's commitment to responsible mineral exploration and positions the Company favourably with respect to future regulatory approvals as the project advances.

Wendy T. Chan, CEO of Gold Orogen states "The upcoming drill program represents Gold Orogen's first systematic drill test of its RIRGS targets on the Golden Culvert and WIN properties. These targets have been validated through surface work but remain undrilled, presenting what the Company believes to be a significant discovery opportunity. Intrusion-related gold systems in the Yukon have been responsible for substantial gold discoveries in recent years (over 20 million ounces), underscoring the prospectivity of the region. With the drill permit in hand, Gold Orogen is positioned to unlock value for shareholders.

ABOUT GOLD OROGEN

As the Resulting Issuer of the February 2026 reverse-take-over of Great Republic Mining (CSE:GRM) by Gold Orogen Exploration Corp (formerly named 1475039 B.C. Ltd. and a subsidiary of Lode Gold (TSXV:LOD), Gold Orogen is an early-stage exploration pure play with quality assets in the Yukon and New Brunswick, Canada. Optionality exists as assets are diversified on two mineral belts that are known to have prolific gold endowment.

New Brunswick Assets - During late 2024, a joint venture was formed between subsidiary company 1475039 and the Company’s 19.9% strategic investor to create one of the largest land packages in New Brunswick, consisting of an area spanning 445 km2 with a 44 km strike. The McIntyre Brook and Riley Brook properties sit on a highly prospective belt that has seen many exciting discoveries including Dalradian, New Found Gold and Calibre Mining. The Kinross-Puma joint venture project surrounds McIntyre Brook.

Yukon Assets - The Golden Culvert / WIN properties sit on the southern end of the Tombstone Belt which in recent years has seen extensive exploration success. It has Reduced Intrusion-Related Gold Systems (RIRGS) targets and sedimentary hosted orogenic mineralization. Over 4,500 m has been drilled with 50 gram meter intercepts. *Cautionary note: This is not a true width calculation as the true attitude of the mineralized body is unknown at this time.

ON BEHALF OF THE COMPANY

Wendy T. Chan
CEO & Director
info@goldorogen.com

www.goldorogen.com
+1 (604) 735-OROG (6764)

Kevin Shum
Investor Relations
kevin@goldorogen.com
+1 (604) 735-OROG (6764)

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Information

Neither the Canadian Securities Exchange (CSE) nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the CSE) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

This news release includes “forward-looking statements” and “forward-looking information” within the meaning of Canadian securities legislation. All statements included in this news release, other than statements of historical fact, are forward-looking statements including, without limitation, statements with respect to the use of proceeds, advancement and completion of resource calculation, feasibility studies, and exploration plans and targets. Forward-looking statements include predictions, projections and forecasts and are often, but not always, identified by the use of words such as “anticipate”, “believe”, “plan”, “estimate”, “expect”, “potential”, “target”, “budget” and “intend” and statements that an event or result “may”, “will”, “should”, “could” or “might” occur or be achieved and other similar expressions and includes the negatives thereof.

Forward-looking statements are based on a number of assumptions and estimates that, while considered reasonable by management based on the business and markets in which the Company operates, are inherently subject to significant operational, economic, and competitive uncertainties, risks and contingencies. These include assumptions regarding, among other things: the status of community relations and the security situation on site; general business and economic conditions; the availability of additional exploration and mineral project financing; the supply and demand for, inventories of, and the level and volatility of the prices of metals; relationships with strategic partners; the timing and receipt of governmental permits and approvals; the timing and receipt of community and landowner approvals; changes in regulations; political factors; the accuracy of the Company’s interpretation of drill results; the geology, grade and continuity of the Company’s mineral deposits; the availability of equipment, skilled labour and services needed for the exploration and development of mineral properties; and currency fluctuations.

There can be no assurance that forward-looking statements will prove to be accurate and actual results, and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the Company’s expectations include a deterioration of security on site or actions by the local community that inhibits access and/or the ability to productively work on site, Previous actual exploration results, interpretation of metallurgical characteristics of the mineralization, changes in project parameters as plans continue to be refined, future metal prices, availability of capital and financing on acceptable terms, general economic, market or business conditions, uninsured risks, regulatory changes, delays or inability to receive required approvals, business disruptions, and other exploration or other risks detailed herein and from time to time in the filings made by the Company with securities regulators, including those described under the heading “Risks and Uncertainties” in the Company’s most recently filed MD&A. The Company does not undertake to update or revise any forward-looking statements, except in accordance with applicable law.

China Union and Lithium Chile Receive Notice Under The Investment Canada Act

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 06:10:00 MDT

TSX Venture Exchange: LITH

OTC-QB: LTMCF

CALGARY, ALBERTA – TheNewswire - August 17, 2026 - Lithium Chile Inc. (“Lithium Chile” or the “Company”) and China Union Holdings Ltd. (“China Union” or “CUH”) have received a notice pursuant to subsection 25.2(1) of the Investment Canada Act (the “ICA”) in connection with the proposed sale by Lithium Chile to China Union of all of the outstanding shares of Argentum Lithium S.A. (“Argentum”) (the “Transaction”).

The Company originally announced the Transaction on December 22, 2025. Shortly thereafter, on January 7, 2026, the Company wrote to Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (“ISED”) setting out its position that Argentum is not a Canadian company, does not own Canadian assets, has no employees or place of business in Canada, and does not satisfy the criteria contemplated by paragraph 25.1(c) of the ICA. The Company did not receive a response to that letter prior to receipt of the section 25.2 notice.

The notice states that the Director of Investments has reasonable grounds to believe that the Transaction could be injurious to national security and that an order for further review of the Transaction may be made under subsection 25.3(1) of the ICA.

Lithium Chile and China Union are reviewing the notice with their respective legal advisors and considering the options available to them. Lithium Chile’s position is that the sale of a foreign asset is outside the jurisdiction of ISED and intends to forcefully advance that position and seek all remedies available.

The Company will provide further updates regarding the Transaction and the ICA process as material developments occur.

ABOUT LITHIUM CHILE

ISSUER CONTACT

To find out more about Lithium Chile, please contact:

Steven Cochrane, President and CEO via email: steve@lithiumchile.ca, or

Michelle DeCecco, COO via email: michelle@lithiumchile.ca or phone: +1 587-287-9355

FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS AND RISK FACTORS:

Forward-looking information is based on management’s current expectations, estimates, assumptions and projections and is subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results or events to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking information. Such risks and uncertainties include, without limitation, the possibility that an order for further review may be made under the ICA; the timing and outcome of the ICA process; the possibility that conditions, undertakings or other requirements may be imposed in connection with the Transaction; the possibility that the Transaction may be delayed, modified or not completed; and other risks described in the Company’s continuous disclosure filings available under its profile on SEDAR+.

China Gold International Resources Announces Approval of CSH Mine Slope Remediation Plans and Expected Resumption of Mining Operations

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 06:05:00 MDT

VANCOUVER – TheNewswire - August 17, 2026 – China Gold International Resources Corp. Ltd. (TSX: CGG; HKEX: 2099) (“China Gold International Resources” or the “Company”) announces that the slope remediation plans for its Chang Shan Hao Gold Mine (the “CSH Mine”) have been approved. Based on the current work schedule, the Company expects to complete the key interim remediation work required to resume mining operations within approximately one month following the selection and mobilization of the contractors, with normal mining operations expected to resume progressively thereafter.

As previously disclosed in the Company’s news release dated May 27, 2026, a localized slope instability event occurred at the CSH Mine on May 22, 2026. No injuries and equipment losses resulted from the incident. As a safety precaution, open-pit mining operations were suspended, while the processing plant continued to operate using existing low-grade ore stockpiles. Since the incident, the Company has engaged external geotechnical experts and professional firms to conduct geotechnical assessments and develop remediation plans.

The Open-Pit Slope Failure Geohazard Remediation Plan and the Open-Pit Slope Geohazard Prevention Construction Plan have now been approved for implementation. The total estimated capital expenditures for the two programs are approximately RMB98.376 million, and the principal work programs are as follows:

The open-pit slope failure geohazard remediation program is expected to take approximately 183 days to complete, with estimated capital expenditures of RMB48.463 million; and
The open-pit slope geohazard prevention program is expected to take approximately 240 days to complete, with estimated capital expenditures of RMB49.913 million

The Company will implement comprehensive safety and risk-control measures and will adjust the work schedule as appropriate based on remediation progress, slope-monitoring data, actual site conditions and applicable inspection and acceptance requirements. The remediation and prevention programs will be carried out concurrently. Subject to appropriate safety conditions, slope unloading and mining activities will also be coordinated and undertaken concurrently. The Company expects to coordinate the key project required by resumption of mining operations with the continued implementation of the overall slope remediation programs. Mining activities will resume in an orderly manner only after the applicable safety conditions and inspection requirements have been satisfied.

Based on the current schedule, following the completion of the tender process and contractor mobilization, the Company intends to complete, within approximately one month, the key interim works required for the resumption of mining operations. These works include the construction of switchback access roads, the installation of passive rockfall protection barriers at the lower portion of the affected slope and other necessary safety measures. The Company currently expects that, by the end of September 2026, the principal slope hazards affecting mining operations will have been mitigated and the required safety conditions for the resumption of normal mining operations will have been met. The remaining slope stabilization and remediation work will continue thereafter in accordance with the approved plans.

Based on the information currently available, the Company does not expect the incident to have a material impact on the CSH Mine’s annual production guidance. The Company will continue to closely monitor the progress of the remediation work and the resumption of mining operations and will provide further updates as appropriate.

About China Gold International Resources

China Gold International Resources is a gold and base metal mining company incorporated in BC, Canada and operates two mines, the Chang Shan Hao Gold Mine in Inner Mongolia, China and the Jiama Copper-Gold Polymetallic Mine in Tibet, China. The Company’s objective is to build shareholder value through growing production at its current mining operations, expanding its resource base, and acquiring and developing new projects internationally. The Company is listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: CGG) and the Main Board of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (HKEX: 2099).

For further information on the Company, please refer to SEDAR’s website at www.sedar.com, The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited’s website at www.hkex.com.hk, the Company's website at www.chinagoldintl.com, or call the Company at +1-604-609-0598 and email to info@chinagoldintl.com.

Cautionary Note About Forward-Looking Statements

Certain information regarding China Gold International Resources contained herein may constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of applicable securities laws. Forward-looking statements may include estimates, plans, expectations, opinions, forecasts, projections, guidance or other statements that are not statements of fact. Although China Gold International Resources believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, it can give no assurance that such expectations will prove to have been correct. China Gold International Resources cautions that actual performance will be affected by a number of factors, most of which are beyond its control, and that future events and results may vary substantially from what China Gold International Resources currently foresees. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in forward-looking statements include market prices, exploitation and exploration results, continued availability of capital and financing and general economic, market or business conditions. The forward-looking statements are expressly qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement. The information contained herein is stated as of the current date and subject to change after that date.

China Gold International Resources Engages SRK to Advance Independent NI 43-101 Feasibility Study for CSH Mine Underground Development Early Underground Development Works Underway as CSH Mine Advances Transition from Open-Pit to Block-Caving Mining

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 06:05:00 MDT

VANCOUVER – TheNewswire - August 17 2026 – China Gold International Resources Corp. Ltd. (TSX: CGG; HKEX: 2099) (“China Gold International Resources” or the “Company” ) is pleased to announce that it has entered into an agreement with SRK Consulting (“SRK”) to undertake an independent feasibility-level assessment and prepare a technical report in accordance with National Instrument 43-101 – Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects (“NI 43-101”) for the planned underground development of the Company’s Chang Shan Hao Gold Mine (the “CSH Mine”) in Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, China.

As the existing CSH open-pit operation approaches the later stage of its mine life, the Company is advancing its planned transition to underground mining, with block caving currently contemplated as the principal mining method for the development of the mineral resources located beneath and adjacent to the existing open pit.

The engagement of SRK represents an important step in establishing an independent technical and economic basis for the underground development in accordance with NI 43-101 and applicable CIM standards, while early underground development activities are progressing separately under the engineering and regulatory framework applicable in China.

Transition from Open-Pit to Underground Mining

CSH Mine has historically been developed as a large-scale open-pit gold mine. As the open pit progresses toward the later stage of its operating life, the Company has been evaluating the development potential of the substantial mineralization extending beneath and adjacent to the existing pit.

The relevant underground Mineral Resources were previously included in the Mineral Resource estimate disclosed in the Company’s 2022 NI 43-101 technical report for CSH Mine.

Following engineering and technical studies undertaken in China, block caving has been selected under the current domestic development plan as the proposed mining method for the underground project.

Block caving is a large-scale underground mining method that utilizes gravity and the natural caving characteristics of an orebody to facilitate ore extraction. Its successful application is dependent on a number of technical factors, including the geometry and continuity of the mineralization, rock mass characteristics, geotechnical conditions and hydrogeological conditions.

Given the scale and technical characteristics of the contemplated underground operation, the Company considers comprehensive independent evaluation of these factors to be particularly important to the long-term development of CSH Mine.

Domestic Engineering Progress and Early Development Works

Engineering and design work for the proposed CSH Mine underground development has previously been undertaken in accordance with applicable Chinese technical standards and regulatory requirements, and a “Preliminary Design” under the applicable Chinese engineering framework has been completed.

Based on that domestic engineering and development process, contractors have mobilized to site and early underground development works have commenced, including initial underground access development and related site and infrastructure preparation.

These activities are being undertaken pursuant to the domestic project development process and should be distinguished from the independent NI 43-101 feasibility-level work now being undertaken by SRK.

The Chinese Preliminary Design was prepared for domestic engineering, construction and regulatory purposes. It was not prepared in accordance with NI 43-101 or CIM standards and does not constitute, and should not be interpreted as, a feasibility study or technical report under NI 43-101.

Independent NI 43-101 Feasibility-Level Assessment by SRK

The Company has engaged SRK to conduct an independent assessment of the CSH underground project and prepare a feasibility-level NI 43-101 technical report.

SRK’s mandate will be undertaken in two principal phases.

Phase I – Gap Analysis

During the first phase, SRK will conduct a comprehensive gap analysis of the existing geological, engineering and technical information for the underground project against the requirements applicable to a feasibility-level assessment under NI 43-101 and CIM standards.

The purpose of the gap analysis is to identify areas where existing information may be utilized, areas requiring further verification or analysis, and any additional technical work or data required to support an independent NI 43-101 feasibility-level assessment.

Where appropriate, existing project data and technical information may be used to improve the efficiency of the study, subject to SRK’s independent review, verification and determination that such information is suitable for use in its work.

The gap analysis is not intended to certify, endorse or convert the existing Chinese preliminary design into an NI 43-101 study.

Phase II – Independent Feasibility Study and NI 43-101 Technical Report

Following completion of the gap analysis and the additional work identified as necessary, SRK will independently undertake the technical and economic assessment required to support a feasibility-level study and prepare the corresponding NI 43-101 technical report.

The resulting mine plan, production profile, mine life, Mineral Reserve estimate and economic analysis under NI 43-101 will be determined independently through SRK’s work and may differ materially from those contemplated under the existing domestic preliminary design.

Enhanced Geotechnical and Hydrogeological Studies

As part of the SRK engagement, the Company has placed particular emphasis on rock mechanics, geotechnical and hydrogeological investigations and analysis.

These studies are especially important in assessing the suitability and design of block caving, including rock mass behaviour, caveability, ground stability, underground water conditions and other factors that may affect mine design, development sequencing and operating performance.

The Company believes that this additional work will strengthen the technical foundation for evaluating the proposed underground mine and support a more comprehensive assessment of the risks associated with long-term block-caving operations at CSH Mine.

Relationship to Previously Disclosed Mineral Resources

The underground development concept relates principally to mineralization beneath and adjacent to the existing open pit that was included in the Mineral Resources previously disclosed by the Company.

The Company cautions that Mineral Resources are not Mineral Reserves and do not have demonstrated economic viability. In particular, Inferred Mineral Resources have a lower level of geological confidence and cannot be assumed to be converted into Mineral Reserves.

Accordingly, the Mineral Resources ultimately incorporated into SRK’s mine plan, the amount of Mineral Resources that may be converted into Mineral Reserves, and the resulting production profile and mine life may differ from assumptions used in previous domestic engineering studies.

Investors should therefore not infer the future mine life, production capacity, Mineral Reserves or economic performance of the CSH Mine underground operation from the existing domestic preliminary design or from the commencement of early underground development activities.

These matters will be established through the independent technical work being undertaken by SRK and will be disclosed by the Company when the applicable work has been completed.

Advancing the Next Stage of CSH Mine

The Company believes that the transition from open-pit to underground mining represents an important next stage in the long-term development of CSH Mine.

Mr. Chenguang Hou, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Company, commented:

“As the CSH Mine open-pit operation approaches the later stage of its mine life, advancing the underground potential of CSH Mine has become an important priority for the Company. Early underground development activities have commenced based on the engineering and development work completed under the applicable domestic framework. At the same time, given the scale, technical complexity and long-term importance of the proposed block-caving operation, we believe it is essential to establish an independent technical and economic basis for the project under internationally recognized reporting standards.

SRK will independently assess the project under NI 43-101 and applicable CIM standards. Particular emphasis will be placed on rock mechanics, geotechnical and hydrogeological studies, which are critical to the successful design and operation of a block-caving mine.

Our objective is not simply to advance the underground development, but to ensure that its long-term mine plan is supported by rigorous technical work, appropriate resource and reserve classification, and a disciplined assessment of the project’s technical and economic viability.”

The Company will provide further updates as the SRK study progresses and material technical milestones are achieved.

Cautionary Note Regarding the CSH Mine Underground Development

The proposed CSH Mine underground development remains subject to ongoing technical studies, including the independent feasibility-level assessment being undertaken by SRK, as well as applicable regulatory approvals and other project requirements.

The commencement of early underground development works has been based on the domestic engineering and project development process and should not be interpreted as demonstrating the economic viability of the underground Mineral Resources under NI 43-101 or as establishing a Mineral Reserve, mine life, production profile or economic outcome under NI 43-101.

There is no assurance that all or any portion of the Mineral Resources currently considered contemplated for underground development will be converted into Mineral Reserves, or that the mine plan, production capacity, mine life, capital requirements, operating costs or economic results ultimately established by the SRK study will align with those contemplated in existing domestic engineering studies.

About China Gold International Resources

Cautionary Note About Forward-Looking Statements

Sendero Resources Reports Drilling Results at Peñas Negras Project; Confirms Geological Model and Identifies Geochemical Vectors in Vicuña Belt, Argentina

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 05:30:00 MDT

Vancouver, British Columbia – TheNewswire - (August 17, 2026) – Sendero Resources Corp. (TSXV: SEND)(FSE:04O) (the “Company” or “Sendero”) is pleased to report drilling results from the 2026 reconnaissance diamond drilling and rock sampling program at its 100%-owned Peñas Negras Project, La Rioja, Argentina. The Company’s porphyry-epithermal geological model was confirmed by the three drillholes totalling 396.3 metres on the southwestern margin of the target area and 453 rock samples collected across the property to generate new prospective areas and guide future drilling programs.

HIGHLIGHTS

Near surface gold and silver mineralization return by all three drillholes;
Gold and silver mineralization confirmed by three reconnaissance holes, with PNDH-201 returning 1.04 g/t Au over 1.5 m from 14.0 m within a broader halo of elevated gold grades extending from surface to 46.0 m (returning a weighted average of 0.11 ppm Au);
Strong silver anomalies in all three drillholes, including 48 g/t Ag over 1.5 m from 14.0 m and 28.2 g/t Ag over 1.0 m from 57.0 m in PNDH-201;
Multiple pathfinder elements – Sb, As, Cu, Mo, Pb, and Zn – reinforce the presence of a significant hydrothermal system and will play in important role in realigning the following exploration campaign at Peñas Negras;
An extensive leached cap, considered an integral part of a significant high-sulfidation epithermal system, identified in all three diamond drillholes; the full lateral and vertical extent of this system is yet to be determined and represents a significant exploration target in its own right;
Exceptional surface geochemistry across the property, with rock samples returning up to 4.82 g/t Au and 18.00 g/t Ag in the PN-NNW geochemical target area – approximately 9 km NNW of the drilling area, highlight the potential scale of the underlying mineralized hydrothermal system and further support the Company’s geological model;
The Company is fully funded to continue diamond drilling at Peñas Negras and plans to target the hydrothermal system in the target area along the Mogotes Fault framework.

“These results provide strong validation of our geological model for Peñas Negras. This important step forward in defining the district scale potential of our strategic land package. We are especially pleased that the intermediate intrusive and volcanic host rocks, alteration, pathfinder geochemistry, stockwork veining, and Mogotes Fault structural framework are all consistent with the characteristics of the world-class high-sulfidation epithermal and porphyry systems that host the Vicuña Project deposits, located less than 15 kilometres to the south-southeast, said Alex Gostevskikh, CEO of Sendero Resources . “The three holes completed to date, together with historical Anglo American drilling, confirm the presence of a substantial high-sulfidation epithermal system, although its full dimensions remain to be defined. Importantly, the leached cap and emerging geochemical vectors support our thesis that a deeper porphyry copper-gold system may lie beneath the priority target area, with an extensive auriferous zone of advanced argillic alteration located immediately to the north-northeast. We are very encouraged by the results of our rock sampling program, which suggest that the target area may extend significantly farther to the north and northwest.”

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Fig.1. Regional setting of the Penas Negras Project area

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Fig. 2. District geology of the Penas Negras Project

Rock Sampling Program

The Company completed the 2026 rock-sampling program comprising 453 samples across the property, which returned up to 4.82 g/t Au and 18 g/t Ag at the PN-NNE geochemical prospect area, approximately 9 kilometres to the north-northeast of the area where drilling took place. In addition, exceptionally anomalous gold samples – up to 1.65 g/t Au, came from the PN-NW area, approximately 6.5 km to the NNW. In the southwest, where the drilling was being done, the rock sampling returned up to 5.13 g/t Ag. The geochemical signature and alteration patterns indicate the presence of a potential district-scale epithermal/porphyry system beneath the leached cap and colluvial overburden.

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Fig. 3. Sendero 2026 rock sampling and anomalous Au results.

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Fig. 4. Sendero 2026 rock sampling and anomalous Ag results.

2026 Reconnaissance Drilling Program

The reconnaissance drilling program targeted the southwestern extents of the inferred Mogotes structural corridor. The Company completed drilling of three diamond drillholes totalling 396 meters, from which hole PNDH-201 returned 1.04 g/t Au over 1.5 m from 14.0 m within a broader halo of elevated gold values extending from surface to 46.0 m (returning a weighted average of 0.11 ppm Au for this interval). All three holes returned anomalous silver values including 48 g/t Ag over 1.5 m from 14.0 m and 28.2 g/t Ag over 1.0 m from 57.0 m in PNDH-201. True widths are unknown at this stage.

Fig. 5. Map identifying Sendero 2026 drillhole locations in the south-southwestern margin of the target area within its 100%-owned Peñas Negras Project.

Hole PNDH-203 confirmed the presence of the Mogotes Fault further confirming the Company’s geological model and mineralization being associated with the structural framework of the Vicuna Belt. The hole also returned anomalous antimony values further supporting the thesis for high-sulfidation epithermal mineralization.

Peñas Negras Project: 2026 Reconnaissance Drillhole Information
Drillhole ID	Easting*, m (UTM19S)	Northing, m (UTM19S)	Elevation, m	EOH Depth, m	Azimuth	Dip
PNDH-200	454730	6866013	4339	102.6	40°	-70°
PNDH-201	454937	6866641	4249	137.0	70°	-68°
PNDH-203	455194	6865867	4300	156.7	80°	-70°

* Reported coordinates are handheld-GPS easting, northing, and elevation and subject to future instrumental surveys.

The geochemical patterns identified in all three holes—and particularly the distinct antimony anomaly in PNDH-203—provide an important vector toward this deeper target. With approximately 3.0 kilometres of the prospective Mogotes structural corridor remaining untested, Sendero is well positioned to advance Peñas Negras during the upcoming drilling season.

Upcoming Program

The next drilling campaign will focus on defining the internal architecture of the fertile hydrothermal system within the Mogotes structural corridor, while further advancing the newly identified geochemical targets at PN-NNW and PN-NNE, where rock sampling returned exceptional gold and silver values. These new geochemical targets now extend the potential mineralized system for up to 9 kilometres along strike.

Corporate Update

Sendero Resources is funded to continue diamond drilling at Peñas Negras in the upcoming 2026–2027 exploration season. The planned program will target the hydrothermal system which has been observed during the 2026 drilling campaign and internal structure of the Mogotes Fault framework. All of the Company’s exploration licenses are in good order and in full compliance with the applicable concession terms. The Company is delighted to enjoy the support of the Government of La Rioja, which has expressed its commitment to supporting Sendero Resources and future exploration at Peñas Negras. This support reflects the provincial government’s recognition of the geological potential of the Peñas Negras district and its confidence in the Company’s approach to responsible exploration. The Company looks forward to continuing to work constructively with provincial and local stakeholders as it advances the project.

About Sendero Resources Corp.

The Company is focused on copper-gold exploration at its 100% owned Peñas Negras Project in the Vicuña Belt in Argentina. The Peñas Negras Project has similar geological characteristics to other deposits in the Vicuña Belt and multiple porphyry and high-sulfidation epithermal targets have been identified on the project. The Company’s target area is located approximately 12 km north-northeast of the Josemaria resource area, while the centre of the Peñas Negras concession area is situated approximately 18 km southeast of Caserones mine operated by Lundin Mining, approximately 24 km northeast of NGEx Minerals’ Lunahuasi project, and about 32 km north-northeast of BHP-Lundin Mining’s Filo del Sol development stage project. The Company also has an option to earn an 100% interest on eight additional granted mining concessions covering 91.7 km2. The total project area comprises 211.77 km2.

Qualified Person

Steven McMullan, P. Geo., a consultant to the Company and member of the Board supervised the preparation of and reviewed and approved the scientific and technical information pertaining to Peñas Negras Project contained in this news release. Mr McMullan is a qualified person as defined by National Instrument 43-101 Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects.

Samples were cut at Sendero Resources’ operations facility in La Rioja, Argentina by Company personnel. The HQ-size diamond drill core was sawn and sampled at maximum 2-meter intervals, while observing geological contacts.

Both core and rock samples were bagged, tagged, sealed, packaged, and transported by Company’s geologists to the SGS sample preparation laboratory in San Juan, Argentina where they were crushed and an approximately 200 g split was pulverized to 85% passing 140 mesh. The prepared sample splits were sent to the SGS assay laboratory in Callao, Peru for gold and silver assays, and multielement ICP. The SGS testing laboratory in Callao, Peru, holds ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation through the American Association for Laboratory Accreditation (A2LA) and is independent of the Company. Both core and rock samples were assayed for gold by fire assay fusion with AAS finish on a 50 g sample (FAA515) and multielement suite was assayed by the ICM40B method – Inductively Coupled Plasma – Mass Spectrometry following a four-acid “near-total” digestion. Samples returning > 10 g/t gold are to be re-assayed by fire assay with gravimetric finish on a 30 g sample (Au-GRA21). Certified reference materials (standards), blank samples, and field duplicates (quarter core samples) were inserted into sampling stream at a rate of approximately 8%. The Company’s QA/QC protocols have not identified quality problems requiring further action.

Further Information

For further information, please contact:

Sendero Resources Corp,
Alex Gostevskikh, Chief Executive Officer
Email: info@senderoresources.com

+1 (236) 232-0988

Follow Sendero Resources (@SenderoRes) on X, (Sendero Resources) on LinkedIn, and (@sendero_resources) on Instagram.

Cautionary Statement on Forward-Looking Information

This press release contains “forward-looking information” and “forward-looking statements” (collectively, “forward-looking statements”) within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, are forward-looking statements and are based on expectations, estimates and projections as at the date of this press release. Any statement that involves discussions with respect to predictions, expectations, beliefs, plans, projections, objectives, assumptions, future events or performance (often but not always using phrases such as “expects”, or “does not expect”, “is expected” “anticipates” or “does not anticipate”, “plans”, “budget”, “scheduled”, “forecasts”, “estimates”, “believes” or intends” or variations of such words and phrases or stating that certain actions, events or results “may” or “could, “would”, “might” or “will” be taken to occur or be achieved) are not statements of historical fact and may be forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are necessarily based upon a number of estimates and assumptions that, while considered reasonable, are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors which may cause the actual results and future events to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Readers should not place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements and information contained in this press release. Except as required by law, the Company does not assume any obligation to update the forward-looking statements of beliefs, opinions, projections, or other factors, should they change, except as required by law.

Cautionary Statement

Nord Precious Metals to Present in the Emerging Growth Virtual Conference at 10:15 am ET August 19, 2026

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 05:30:00 MDT

Cobalt, Ontario – TheNewswire - August 17, 2026 – Nord Precious Metals Mining Inc. (TSXV: NTH, OTCQB: NPMMF, FSE: QN3) (“Nord” or the “Company”), is pleased to announce its participation in the Emerging Growth Virtual Conference at 10:15 am ET August 19, 2026.

Nord is planning to produce silver at its high-grade Castle Silver Mine in Northern Ontario, Canada via processing mill tailings from past production at the property as well as from numerous new silver deposits it has discovered. Gold has also been discovered at the property. More information below.

CEO Frank J. Basa, P.Eng., a Metallurgical Engineer, will be giving the presentation and welcomes all shareholders and interest investors to join the Emerging Growth Conference online at 10:15 am ET Wednesday August 19, 2026 for the presentation at the following link: Register to Live Stream the Conference

About the Emerging Growth Conference

The Conference focus and coverage includes companies in a wide range of growth sectors, with strong management teams, innovative products & services, focused strategy, execution, and the overall potential for long term growth. Its audience includes potentially tens of thousands of Individual and Institutional investors, as well as Investment advisors and analysts.

All sessions will be conducted through video webcasts and will take place in the Eastern time zone.

About Nord Precious Metals Mining Inc.

The Company's 63 sq. km flagship Castle property, including 225 hectares of leases, hosts three of the five most productive past-producing silver mines in the Gowganda Camp (Siscoe-O'Brien, Castle and Millerett) along with the Castle East discovery. Castle East hosts a historical estimate reported in 2020 as an Inferred Mineral Resource of 7.56 million ounces of silver grading 8,582 g/t Ag (250.2 oz/ton) in 27,400 tonnes across two sections (1A and 1B) of the Robinson Zone, beginning at a vertical depth of approximately 400 metres (NI 43-101 Technical Report, effective May 28, 2020).

The Company considers the estimate reliable for historical-context purposes because it was prepared by an independent Qualified Person from drill data the author considered suitable, and relevant because it informs ongoing Castle East exploration. Key parameters included a 1.3-metre minimum horizontal width including dilution, uncapped 0.5-metre composites, 1-metre cubic blocks, 3.4 t/m3 specific gravity and two-pass inverse-distance-squared interpolation within search ellipsoids. It was reported in situ without mining dilution at a US$125 mineable-shape cut-off (258 g/t AgEq), including mining, shipping and smelting costs and 95% recovery.

The Inferred Mineral Resource category is directly comparable to the category of the same name under current CIM Definition Standards; no non-CIM category was used. No more recent mineral resource estimate exists. The independent technical report effective December 3, 2025 reviewed subsequent data but reported no current mineral resource estimate, and later drilling remains unincorporated. Verification or upgrading requires Qualified Person validation of the drill, QA/QC and geological data; further drilling and analytical work as required; specific-gravity work; updated assumptions; geological modelling; and a new NI 43-101 mineral resource estimate. A Qualified Person has not done sufficient work to classify the historical estimate as a current mineral resource, and the Company is not treating it as a current mineral resource.

More information is available at www.nordpreciousmetals.com

For further information please contact:

Frank J. Basa, P.Eng.

Chief Executive Officer

416-625-2342

Wayne Cheveldayoff

Corporate Communications

P: 416-710-2410

E: waynecheveldayoff@gmail.com

Forward-Looking Statements

This news release contains statements that constitute “forward-looking statements.” Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the Company’s actual results, performance or achievements, or developments in the industry to differ materially from the anticipated results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements.

Forward-looking statements are statements that are not historical facts and are generally, but not always, identified by the words “expects,” “plans,” “anticipates,” “believes,” “intends,” “estimates,” “projects,” “potential” and similar expressions, or that events or conditions “will,” “would,” “may,” “could” or “should” occur.

Forward-looking statements in this document include statements regarding: the interpretation of regional structures, including the possible extension of the Ridout-Tyrrell deformation zone through the Gowganda area; the potential for gold mineralization on the Company’s properties and any relationship between Archean gold systems and the silver-cobalt vein systems; the planned compilation, surface work, and follow-up drilling, and their sequencing within the Company’s drilling program; the anticipated resource update; the potential for silver and critical minerals recovery from tailings and the priority of the tailings recovery program; and the Company’s processing capabilities and integrated strategy.

Examples of such assumptions, risks and uncertainties include, without limitation, assumptions, risks and uncertainties associated with: general economic conditions; adverse industry events; future legislative and regulatory developments; the Company’s ability to access sufficient capital from internal and external sources; inability to access sufficient capital on favourable terms; the ability of the Company to implement its business strategies; competition; the ability of the Company to obtain and retain all applicable regulatory and other approvals; commodity price fluctuations; and other assumptions, risks and uncertainties.

Rackla Begins First Drilling At Lentung In 44 Years - 10,000 Metre Drill Program Underway

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 05:00:00 MDT

Vancouver, British Columbia – August 17, 2026 – TheNewswire - Rackla Metals Inc. (TSX-V: RAK) (“Rackla” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that drilling has commenced at its Lentung tungsten project in the Northwest Territories, marking the first new drilling on the property since 1982.

Rackla plans to complete approximately 10,000 metres of drilling during the 2026 program, comprising approximately 4,000 metres of diamond drilling and 6,000 metres of reverse circulation (“RC”) drilling.

The diamond drill crew arrived at Lentung on August 14 and collared the first hole. The 4,000-metre diamond drill program is focused on confirming historic Union Carbide results and establishing the geological and assay database required to support preparation of a modern NI 43-101 technical report and mineral resource estimate.

Diamond drilling will initially test the grade, continuity and geometry of known tungsten mineralization to validate the historic work and support re-establishment of the resource using modern exploration standards. The program will also target extensions of known mineralization and deeper high-grade tungsten zones identified by historic scout drilling elsewhere along the 15-kilometre-long tungsten belt.

The Company also plans to complete approximately 6,000 metres of RC drilling, with the drill scheduled to mobilize to Lentung on August 18. The RC program will focus on infilling and expanding tungsten mineralization within the Central Zone. The self-propelled RC drill is expected to provide a rapid and cost-effective means of testing multiple targets utilizing the recently re-established trail network.

Simon Ridgway, CEO of Rackla, commented: “Getting the drills turning at Lentung is an important milestone for Rackla. This is the first drilling on the property in more than four decades and gives us the opportunity to test a substantial body of excellent historic work with modern drilling, assaying and geological techniques.

Our first objective is to confirm the historic mineralization and create the technical foundation required to re-establish the resource through a current mineral resource estimate. From there, the program transitions into expansion and exploration drilling. Union Carbide identified significant tungsten mineralization at Lentung, but much of the property remains lightly explored by modern standards.

With approximately 10,000 metres of drilling planned, we expect to provide a substantial amount of new information on the scale, grade and continuity of the Lentung tungsten system in the coming months.”

In preparation for drilling, Rackla has completed a number of supporting exploration programs during the summer, including ground-based gravity and drone-based magnetic surveys covering the Central Zone, Far West Zone and CAC Valley. Processing and 3D inversion modelling of the data are underway and will be used to refine existing drill targets and identify potential extensions or additional mineralized bodies.

The Company is also continuing the recovery, over-boxing and cataloguing of the extensive historic Union Carbide drill core stored at Lentung. Re-logging and selective re-sampling of this core will provide additional geological and analytical information to complement the 2026 drilling program.

Rackla is targeting completion of a modern NI 43-101 technical report in Q1 2027.

Initial engineering and archaeological studies associated with the proposed Lentung access road have also been completed, while SKS Environmental Inc. has reviewed available historic environmental information in preparation for recommencing baseline environmental studies.

On August 6, Rackla hosted council members, elders and youth from the Nahæâ Dehé Dene Band of Nahanni Butte on a tour of the Lentung property. The Company will continue engagement with Indigenous rightsholders, local communities, regulators and government as exploration advances.

About Lentung

The Lentung project is located within the Tombstone Tungsten Belt of the western Northwest Territories, approximately 127 kilometres south of the Mactung tungsten deposit and approximately 60 kilometres by road north of the past-producing Cantung tungsten mine.

Between 1977 and 1982, Union Carbide Exploration Corporation completed approximately 26,900 metres of diamond drilling at Lentung, together with geological mapping, geochemical and geophysical surveys, trenching, metallurgical testing, engineering studies and environmental baseline work.

Rackla’s 2026 program is designed to systematically validate this historic work, define the known tungsten mineralization using modern exploration standards and begin testing the broader exploration potential of the property.

Qualified Person

Scott Casselman, B.Sc., P.Geo., Vice-President Exploration of the Company, is a member of the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of British Columbia and the Northwest Territories and Nunavut Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists and is the Company’s Qualified Person as defined by National Instrument 43-101. Mr. Casselman has reviewed and approved the technical information contained in this news release.

About Rackla

Rackla Metals Inc. (TSX-V: RAK) is a Vancouver-based junior exploration company focused on tungsten, gold and rare earth mineral exploration in the Tombstone Gold-Tungsten Belt of eastern Yukon and western Northwest Territories, a region hosting world class gold and tungsten deposits.

ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD

Simon Ridgway
CEO and Director

Tel: (604) 801-5432
Email: info@racklametals.com
Website: www.racklametals.com

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Certain statements contained in this news release constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of Canadian securities legislation. All statements included herein, other than statements of historical fact, are forward- looking statements and include, without limitation, statements about the Company’s exploration plans at its Lentung property; and general business and economic conditions. Often, but not always, these forward looking statements can be identified by the use of words such as “estimate”, “estimates”, “estimated”, “potential”, “open”, “future”, “assumed”, “projected”, “used”, “detailed”, “has been”, “gain”, “upgraded”, “offset”, “limited”, “contained”, “reflecting”, “containing”, “remaining”, “to be”, “periodically”, or statements that events, “could” or “should” occur or be achieved and similar expressions, including negative variations.

Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of the Company to be materially different from any results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by forward-looking statements. Such uncertainties and factors include, among others, whether the Company’s planned exploration at the Lentung property will be completed as intended; changes in general economic conditions and financial markets; the Company or any joint venture partner not having the financial ability to meet its exploration and development goals; risks associated with the results of exploration and development activities, estimation of mineral resources and the geology, grade and continuity of mineral deposits; unanticipated costs and expenses; and such other risks detailed from time to time in the Company’s quarterly and annual filings with securities regulators and available under the Company’s profile on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca. Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual actions, events or results to differ materially from those described in forward-looking statements, there may be other factors that cause actions, events or results to differ from those anticipated, estimated or intended.

Forward-looking statements contained herein are based on the assumptions, beliefs, expectations and opinions of management, including but not limited to: that the Company’s stated goals and planned exploration activities at its properties will be achieved; that there will be no material adverse change affecting the Company, its properties or its securities; assumptions about future prices of gold and other metal prices; and such other assumptions as set out herein. Forward-looking statements are made as of the date hereof and the Company disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or results or otherwise, except as required by law. There can be no assurance that forward-looking statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, investors should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements.

Viva Gold Accelerates Permitting Program at Tonopah Gold Project in Nevada

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 05:00:00 MDT

Second BLM baseline review completed; Company to initiate the formal NEPA Mining Plan of Operations review in 2027; pre-feasibility study nears fourth quarter completion

VANCOUVER, BC – August 17, 2026 – TheNewswire – Viva Gold Corp (TSXV: VAU; OTCQB: VAUCF) (the “Company” or “Viva”) is pleased to advise that it has taken steps to accelerate the mine permitting program at its 100% owned Tonopah Gold Project (“Tonopah,” or the “Project”). Tonopah is located on the prolific Walker Lane Mineral Trend in western Nevada, approximately a 30-minute drive south of Kinross Gold’s Round Mountain Mine.

Highlights:

• Viva held its second environmental baseline study review meeting with the U.S. Bureau of Land Management (“BLM”) on August 6, 2026, advancing the federal permitting process for Tonopah.

• Advised the BLM of its intention to commence the formal NEPA Mining Plan of Operations (“MPoO”) review process in 2027 – a key step toward a construction and development decision.

• Pre-feasibility study (“PFS”) remains on track for completion in the fourth quarter of 2026 and will define the operational basis for the MPoO.

• Expanding the project’s groundwater monitoring network with additional monitoring wells and vibrating wire piezometers (“VWP’s”) ahead of aquifer pump-down testing and hydrologic groundwater modelling – a major remaining baseline study.

• Planning follow-up drilling at the new Midway Hills gold discovery in the western portion of the project.

Viva is currently in the mine planning stage of its previously announced PFS for Tonopah, which is scheduled for completion in the fourth quarter of 2026. On a parallel track, Viva held its second baseline study review meeting with the BLM on August 6, 2026. This meeting included representatives from Viva, it’s environmental study consultants, and BLM representatives from the Tonopah Field Office and Battle Mountain District Office. During the meeting the Company advised the BLM of its intention to commence the formal MPoO review process in 2027 as defined under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). The PFS study will be used to provide operational footprints, facility descriptions, volumes, locations and magnitude of disturbances which will be combined with completed and ongoing environmental baseline study results to generate a MPoO for Tonopah. The MPoO is submitted to the BLM to initiate the required NEPA process for mine permitting. The BLM will determine whether an Environmental Assessment, or an Environmental Impact Statement will provide the necessary level of environmental review for mine operations on Federal lands.

“The NEPA process is a well codified process that brings together all environmental and operational impact studies required for Federal mine permit review together under one umbrella. Viva has now taken the required steps to put Tonopah solidly on track for moving into and completing this process. Successfully permitting a gold project in Nevada is one of the most significant value-creating and de-risking milestones a developer can achieve, and clearing this path is an important catalyst for Viva and its shareholders. Besides working on the MPoO and baseline study work, Viva is also planning follow-up drilling at its new Midway Hills gold discovery in the western portion of the project,” stated James Hesketh, President & CEO.

In 2021, Viva held its first baseline study review meeting with the BLM. As a result of that meeting the BLM completed a Baseline Needs Assessment Form (BNAF) that outlined required baseline environmental studies for the project. The BNAF detailed a list of over 30 baseline studies on all topics including ground water and air pollution impacts, wildlife and cultural resource studies, and studies on a host of other required topics. A number of the required studies were deemed not required for this site or are substantially complete. Since that time Viva has completed and submitted other studies as required under the BNAF that have been accepted or are waiting for acceptance by the BLM. This is an ongoing process.

A major remaining required baseline study for Tonopah is hydrologic groundwater modelling to determine groundwater impacts of the proposed mine as detailed in the PFS. In preparation for this modelling, Viva has conducted groundwater sampling on a quarterly or biannual basis over the last seven years. Both Viva and its predecessors at Tonopah have invested in installing hydrologic study infrastructure in the project location including the installation of 22 groundwater monitoring wells and 12 VWP’s for continuous measurement of groundwater levels. Aquifer pump-down and water reinfiltration tests have also been performed using this infrastructure for data collection. Over the next few months, Viva will complete the installation of four additional downstream monitoring wells, additional VWP’s, and one more pump test well needed to conduct aquifer pump-down testing. In addition, the Company is waiting for final permit approval to conduct aquifer pump-down testing, and additional reinfiltration studies for potential excess water disposal on the project. This work will provide key information required in the NEPA review process.

Qualified Person

James Hesketh, MMSA-QP, has approved the scientific and technical disclosure contained in this press release. Mr. Hesketh is not independent of the Company; he is an Officer and Director.

About Viva Gold Corp:

Viva Gold’s 100%-owned Tonopah Gold Project is located within a large land position in established gold-mining country on the prolific Walker Lane Structural Trend in western Nevada, approximately a 30-minute drive south of Kinross Gold’s Round Mountain Mine. Viva has defined a high-confidence gold mineral resource and has demonstrated the potential for an economically viable open-pit, heap leach/mill gold project through its 2025 preliminary economic assessment (PEA). PFS has been initiated on the project with a final report due in fourth quarter of 2026. Viva Gold is committed to advancing the Tonopah Gold Project in an environmentally and socially responsible manner, consistent with management’s core values.

Viva Gold trades on the TSX Venture Exchange (VAU), the OTCQB (VAUCF), and the Frankfurt Exchange (7PB). Viva currently has approximately 172 million shares outstanding. The Company is advancing its Tonopah Gold Project in mining-friendly Nevada with the support of institutional shareholders. More information is available on https://www.sedar.com and at www.vivagoldcorp.com.

For further information please contact:

James Hesketh, President & CEO

(720) 291-1775

jhesketh@vivagoldcorp.com

Graham Farrell, Investor Relations

(416) 842-9003

graham.farrell@vivagoldcorp.com

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Harvest Gold Announces Drilling Delay At Mosseau

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 04:30:00 MDT

Vancouver, British Columbia / August 17, 2026 – TheNewswire - Harvest Gold Corporation (TSXV: HVG) (“Harvest Gold” or the “Company”) provides an update to its news release of July 15, 2026, in which the Company announced that its second Mosseau drill program was scheduled to begin the following weekend. The driller arrived on site as planned on Friday, July 17, 2026, and was ready to begin drilling on Monday, July 20, 2026.

The Company holds a three-year Authorization to Initiate Work (“ATI”) permit, granted by the government of Quebec in 2025, and a follow-up forestry permit issued in June 2026. All planned drill targets are located in the central area of the Mosseau Property, near the Company’s 2025 high-grade discovery hole and within the area drilled that year.

On July 20, 2026, the Company received a letter from the Lac Simon First Nation requesting that it delay the start of drilling and attend a meeting with Band Council representatives on July 23, 2026. The Company agreed to both requests.

At that meeting, Band Council representatives asked that two agreements currently under negotiation be finalized before drilling began. In response, the Company committed in writing to an accelerated negotiating timeline, proposing to complete one agreement by mid-August and the other by mid-September, and requested Lac Simon’s support to begin drilling in the interim.

The Company was encouraged when a meeting with the full Band Council was scheduled for August 4, 2026, and kept its drill contractor on site in anticipation. That meeting ultimately took place on August 10, 2026, followed by a second meeting on August 12, 2026.

Following these two meetings, negotiations are well advanced and relations remain positive. However, the Lac Simon First Nation has maintained its preference that drilling not commence until both agreements are finalized. In good faith, Harvest Gold has agreed to honour this request and looks forward to building a long-term, mutually beneficial relationship with the Lac Simon First Nation.

On August 12, 2026, the Company notified its drilling contractor, a company approved by Lac Simon, that the program would not proceed at this time and instructed it to demobilize from the project site.

The Company’s preferred new start date is October 5, 2026, the day after the two-week hunting season in the central Mosseau area ends. This timeline would provide the 30 to 40 consecutive days needed to complete the drilling program by mid-November.

The Company remains fully funded for the upcoming drilling program. Drill targets have been selected, and additional details will be shared with the market in the coming weeks.

About Harvest Gold Corporation

Harvest Gold is focused on exploring for near-surface gold deposits and copper-gold porphyry deposits in politically stable mining jurisdictions. Harvest Gold’s board of directors, management team and technical advisors have collective geological and financing experience exceeding 400 years.

Harvest Gold has three active gold projects focused in the Urban Barry area, totalling 443 claims covering 23,740 ha, located approximately 45–70 km west of Gold Fields’ Windfall Deposit.

Harvest Gold acknowledges that the LaBelle Gold Project straddles the Eeyou Istchee-James Bay and Abitibi territories. Harvest Gold is committed to developing positive and mutually beneficial relationships based on respect and transparency with local Indigenous communities.

Harvest Gold’s three properties, Mosseau, Urban-Barry and LaBelle, together cover over 50 km of favourable strike along mineralized shear zones.

On Behalf of the Board of Directors

“Rick Mark”

Rick Mark, President and CEO

For further information, please contact:

Rick Mark or Jan Urata

Tel: 604.737.2303

Email: info@harvestgoldcorp.com

Forward-Looking Statements

This news release includes certain statements that may be deemed “forward-looking statements.” All statements in this news release, other than statements of historical fact, that address events or developments that Harvest Gold expects to occur, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are statements that are not historical facts and are generally, but not always, identified by words such as “expects,” “plans,” “anticipates,” “believes,” “intends,” “estimates,” “projects,” “potential” and similar expressions, or that events or conditions “will,” “would,” “may,” “could” or “should” occur. Although Harvest Gold believes the expectations expressed in such forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, such statements are not guarantees of future performance and actual results may differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from these forward-looking statements include the results of the drill and field exploration programs, weather and logistical conditions affecting the timing of field work, the availability of drilling and other contractor services, assay turnaround times, fluctuations in the price of gold and other commodities, and other risks detailed from time to time in the Company’s filings with Canadian securities regulatory authorities. Harvest Gold does not undertake any obligation to update forward-looking statements, other than as required by applicable law.