Golden Ridge Resources Ltd. Announces Auditor Change

July 10, 2026 — Leads & Copy — GOLDEN RIDGE RESOURCES LTD. (TSX-V: GLDN) announced a change in its auditor, with Smythe LLP resigning and DMCL LLP appointed as the successor auditor. The change is effective July 10, 2026, and DMCL LLP will serve until the company's next annual general meeting. The board of directors has approved the change, and the company has notified the relevant securities commissions in Alberta and British Columbia. Both the former and successor auditors have confirmed agreement with the information provided in the Notice of Change of Auditor. These documents are publicly available on the SEDAR+ website. The company stated there were no disagreements or unresolved issues with Smythe LLP regarding audit procedures, accounting principles, or financial statement disclosures. Golden Ridge believes there were no reportable events with the former auditor, and Smythe LLP did not issue a modified opinion on the financial statements for the fiscal years ending June 30, 2025, and June 30, 2024. Golden Ridge Resources Ltd. is an exploration company focused on acquiring and advancing mineral properties in British Columbia and Newfoundland. The company holds a 100% interest in the Hank copper-gold-silver-lead-zinc property in British Columbia's Golden Triangle district. It also owns a 100% interest in the Williams gold property in Newfoundland, which is adjacent to New Found Gold Corp.'s Queensway South Gold Property. Source: Golden Ridge Resources Ltd.