Vancouver, British Columbia – TheNewswire - November 6, 2025 – Nordique Resources Inc. (“Nordique” or the “Company”) (CSE: NORD; OTCQB: NORDF; FSE: V0U) is pleased to report initial assay results from its ongoing Base-of-Till (BOT) drilling program at the Isoneva Gold Project in central Finland, under option from Gemdale Gold Inc. The program is successfully delineating gold-bearing dispersion trains and identifying new, near-source mineralized zones, validating the Company’s targeting model.

BOT drilling and bedrock sampling continue to define multiple gold and pathfinder element anomalies that correlate closely with induced polarization (IP) chargeability highs and magnetic lows, highlighting areas of potential gold-bearing sulfide mineralization at shallow depth.

Highlights

• BOT drilling complete at Korpisalo: Over 225 holes have been completed to date, including infill drilling based on initial assay results to refine gold anomalies. The rig will now mobilize to the next high priority target, Tiaskuru. 

• Strong multi-element signatures: Elevated gold and pathfinder elements in till and bedrock define several broad anomalies that exceed regional background levels. 

• Multiple source zones emerging: Pathfinder elements (Cu, As, Sb, Bi, Te) define strong multi-element trends that suggest proximity to multiple mineralized shear and vein systems feeding historic gold-bearing boulder trains. 

• Diamond drilling planned for Q1 2026: Initial testing of priority targets at Korpisalo and Uunikangas is scheduled for the upcoming winter diamond drill program. 

“We’re very encouraged by the early results from Isoneva,” stated Sharyn Alexander, CEO of Nordique Resources. “The combination of strong gold and pathfinder anomalies, far above background values, coinciding with chargeability highs and quartz–sulfide mineralization confirms that our exploration model is effective. Each round of results is narrowing the search toward the source of multiple gold-bearing boulder trains, and we’re now at the stage where these geochemical and geophysical vectors are converging on clear drill targets.”

Program Overview

Initial assays from Phase 1 BOT drilling at Korpisalo have returned highly encouraging results. To date, 78 base-of-till and 123 bedrock samples have been processed, with additional batches currently in the lab. Because bedrock exposure in the project area is minimal due to glacial cover, BOT drilling remains essential for subsurface mapping and target definition.

 

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Figure 1. Till geochemistry showing multi-element anomalies at the Korpisalo target

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Figure 2. Bedrock geochemistry showing multi-element anomalies at the Korpisalo target

Geological Interpretation

Recent mapping and drone magnetic data have refined the geological model at Isoneva, further validating the Company’s exploration approach. Highly magnetic zones correspond to mafic volcanic units (MVU) and related intrusive rocks, while a large, low-magnetic area west of the MVU has been confirmed as tonalite (Figures 1 & 2).

Importantly, new geological logging indicates that tonalite and quartz diorite dykes are more prevalent within the MVU than previously recognized, introducing additional structural and lithological traps for gold mineralization. Gold-bearing boulders and veining identified within both the MVU and volcano-sedimentary units (VSU) demonstrate that mineralization extends beyond the weakly mineralised tonalite host rocks historically tested by drilling >1 km to the SE at Uunikangas.

The presence of gold-bearing veins within the underexplored mafic volcanic units represents a compelling new target style for follow up exploration, expanding the project’s potential to host multiple mineralized settings across the property.

Geochemical Results

BOT drilling continues to return encouraging results from the Korpisalo grid, defining multiple gold and pathfinder element anomalies and refining the Company’s understanding of mineralization controls within the mafic volcanic sequence and adjacent intrusive contacts.

Zone A – Gold–Copper–Antimony Anomaly (South Korpisalo)

Along the southwestern margin of the Korpisalo grid near Uunikangas, a new multi-element anomaly has been identified within the MVU, marking a previously untested discovery zone. Rock chip assays from bedrock samples returned up to 0.08 g/t Au, defining a 200 metre wide bedrock anomaly with several consecutive samples exceeding 0.005 g/t Au, considered significant for this sampling methodology (Figure 2). Bedrock assays approaching 0.1 g/t Au are noteworthy given the small rock chip sample size and reconnaissance nature of the program, indicating potential proximity to mineralized structures.

This new anomaly occurs within an area where historical drilling by Gemdale in 2021 intersected 17.9 metres of 4.3 g/t Au, including 2.1 metres of 24.8 g/t Au (see May 22, 2025, news release) within west dipping shear zones. Future diamond drilling in this area will be oriented from the west to better test these structures and evaluate the continuity of the Au–Cu–Sb system at depth.

Zone B – Gold–Copper–Arsenic Anomaly (Central Korpisalo)

A broad, >200 metre wide Au–Cu–As anomaly occurs within the MVU in the central portion of the Korpisalo grid. A strong > 600 metre multi-element till train detected in previous programs aligns with elevated chargeability in the underlying IP data, confirming the association of sulfide mineralization with magnetic and geochemical anomalies (Figure 1).

The dispersion pattern suggests a proximal up-ice source located within an untested 400 metre corridor immediately north of current drilling. Bedrock assays show elevated copper and arsenic (up to 0.1% Cu and 430 ppm As) with weak gold, consistent with proximity to source of the till anomaly (Figure 2). The correlation between high-Cu and high-As in bedrock with the gold bearing till anomaly, and shallow IP chargeability anomalies are all suggestive of mineralized structures close to surface. Infill BOT lines at 100–200 metre spacing have been completed to narrow the anomaly and pinpoint gold-bearing source zones.

These results confirm the effectiveness of BOT sampling in detecting near source mineralization, as the highest chargeability and base-of-till gold anomalies coincide spatially with sulfide-rich zones. This systematic approach is refining Nordique’s understanding of mineralization geometry and vectoring toward the core of the gold-bearing system.

Zone C – Gold–Arsenic–Bismuth–Tellurium ± Copper Anomaly (North Korpisalo)

To the north, a > 300 metre strike of anomalous bedrock samples defines a third multi-element anomaly characterized by Au, As, Bi, and Te ± Cu enrichment near the contact between the MVU and VSU (Figure 2). This anomaly coincides with magnetic lows adjacent to shallow chargeability highs, interpreted as narrow, structurally controlled intrusive contacts between mafic volcanic sequences.

Geochemical and geophysical relationships indicate two principal mineralization styles at Isoneva:

1. Antimony-rich shear zone mineralization along the western margin of the tonalite intrusives, associated with ductile quartz-sulfide vein systems dominated by pyrrhotite and arsenopyrite with accessory chalcopyrite. 

2. Arsenic-rich quartz-carbonate-sulfide veining, typical of the vein and shear systems yielding most mineralized intersections to date. 

Higher grade boulder samples collected further north, including those up to 462 g/t Au (see May 22, 2025, news release), are interpreted to represent a lower temperature, retrograde quartz-carbonate vein system associated with sphalerite and galena, potentially representing a distinct mineralizing phase.

Together, these datasets highlight multiple overlapping mineralization styles and confirm that gold mineralization at Isoneva is not restricted to tonalite intrusives but also occurs within mafic volcanic sequences and their structural and lithological contacts, significantly expanding the project’s discovery potential.

Geophysical Interpretation

Historic geophysical data have proven highly effective in detecting near surface chargeability zones now being used to guide bedrock targeting. Geophysics has delineated chargeability and resistive anomalies confirmed by bedrock drilling beneath the till cover and is proving invaluable in locating near surface chargeability zones in previously unexplored areas.

IP chargeability highs correlate with copper-arsenic rich bedrock samples containing visible sulfides (chalcopyrite, arsenopyrite), while low magnetic corridors flanked by chargeability highs are interpreted as structurally controlled zones along intrusive contacts. These are now considered high priority infill targets. One of the strongest IP responses lies between existing BOT lines, where a short infill line was added to test the untested near surface anomaly.

Integration of BOT geochemistry, reinterpreted geophysics, and structural mapping into a 3D model is underway to support final drill targeting. Reprocessing of IP and magnetic data is ongoing, with final deliverables expected shortly to aid in structural interpretation and target refinement.

Next Steps

The ongoing BOT program continues to validate Nordique’s exploration approach. Geochemical and geophysical datasets are defining clear, near source anomalies, reinforcing confidence in the project’s discovery potential.

• Mobilize BOT rig to Tiaskuru to initiate the next phase of drilling. 

• Continue sample submission, with assay results expected in the coming weeks. 

• Finalize 3D integration of geophysical and geochemical datasets to refine diamond drill targets for Q1 2026. 

• Maintain ongoing engagement with the Municipality of Reisjärvi and local stakeholders. 

Qualified Person and NI 43-101 Disclosure

Dr. Toby Strauss (CGeol.; EurGeol.), Director of Gemdale Gold Inc, is a Qualified Person as defined by National Instrument 43-101. Dr Strauss has supervised the preparation and is responsible for the accuracy of and has approved the technical information contained in this news release. For the exploration information relating to the drillholes, verification has included: checking a proportion of the reported assays against the issued laboratory certificates; reviewing the QA/QC results of the assay workorders; reviewing drill logs and visually verifying sample depths against drill core photographs for drill core for the ISONxxx drillholes. For additional information relating to the drilling results discussed in this news release, including information regarding QA/QC and core sampling protocols, refer to the Company’s news release dated May 22, 2025 and to the Gemdale Gold Inc news release dated November 10, 2021 (https://gemdalegold.com).  

For the BOT programme, the Qualified Person has verified the sample collection procedures (both rock chip and till samples), the assays and QA/QC results. Verification includes sample handling and numbering, and the manual checking of assay results against the laboratory reports. The QA/QC protocols for the rock chips includes the submission of Certified Reference Materials (CRMs) along with the samples. The QP has reviewed the QA/QC results, and no significant discrepancies in the results were observed.

Boulder samples have been compiled from two sources: 1) Gemdale File = Boulder samples collected by Gemdale Gold Inc or previous operators that were sent for assay, and laboratory reports are available; and 2) Online, freely accessible data file provided the Geological Survey of Finland relating to Layman Samples that have been submitted for assay. Verification for the Gemdale boulder files includes checking a proportion of the reported assays in the Company database against the issued laboratory assay certificates. No verification has been conducted on the Layman Sample database. Readers are cautioned that boulder sampling is selective by nature and are not necessarily representative of mineralization hosted at the Isoneva Property.

About Nordique Resources

Nordique Resources Inc. (CSE: NORD; OTCQB: NORDF; FSE: V0U) is a Canadian mineral exploration company focused on discovering and advancing high potential opportunities in tier one jurisdictions. The Company’s flagship asset is the Isoneva Project in central Finland under option from Gemdale Gold Inc., and it also holds the early stage Fairview Project in British Columbia. By pairing modern, data-driven exploration with strong local partnerships, Nordique aims to deliver significant shareholder value through new discoveries and the advancement of quality exploration assets.

For more information, investors are encouraged to review the Company’s public filings available at www.sedarplus.ca.

For further information, please contact:

Sharyn Alexander, Chief Executive Officer & Director

 

investors@nordiqueresources.com

Telephone: +1 (778) 650-3003

Forward-Looking Statements

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