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Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO,NYSE:RIO,LSE:RIO) and privately owned Hancock Prospecting said on Tuesday (June 24) that they will invest US$1.6 billion to develop the Hope Downs 2 iron ore project in Pilbara, Western Australia.

According to Rio Tinto, Hope Downs 2 has received all necessary approvals and is set to sustain production from the Hope Downs joint venture, in which Rio Tinto and Hancock are equal partners.

Each company will shell out US$0.8 billion for the project.

Hope Downs 2 holds the Hope Downs 2 and Bedded Hilltop deposits, which will have a combined total annual production capacity of 31 million tonnes.

“Approval of Hope Downs 2 is a key milestone for Rio Tinto, as we invest in the next generation of iron ore mines in the Pilbara,” said Rio Iron Ore Chief Executive Simon Trott in the company’s press release.

“These projects are part of our strategy to continue investing in Australian iron ore and to sustain Pilbara production for decades to come, supporting jobs, local businesses and the state and national economies.”

Pilbara is one of Australia’s key mining regions and has been critical to global steel supply for more than six decades.

The joint venture between Rio Tinto and Hancock was established in 2006. Production at Hope Downs 1 began in 2007.

In 2018, the joint venture opened Baby Hope, a new deposit at Hope Downs that was developed to help sustain existing capacity at the Hope 1 operation and support ongoing jobs at Hope Downs.

According to Rio Tinto, an average of 950 jobs will be created during construction of Hope Downs 2, and approximately 1,000 jobs will be sustained at Greater Hope Downs once operational.

The company expects to invest more than US$13 billion on new mines, plant and equipment from 2025 to 2027.

Rio Tinto and Hancock said ore from the new deposits will be processed at Hope Downs 1, with first ore expected and associated infrastructure planned to be operational by 2027.

Other Rio Tinto developments

Earlier this month, Rio Tinto opened the US$3.1 billion Western Range iron ore mine in Western Australia.

Western Range is a joint venture between Rio Tinto and China Baowu Group, a state-owned iron and steel Chinese company. The operation is projected to produce up to 25 million tonnes of iron ore annually.

Rio also recently announced a leadership shakeup after Chief Executive Jakob Stausholm stepped down.

Hancock to unite Roy Hill and Atlas Iron

In a separate development, Hancock said it is uniting its Roy Hill and Atlas Iron operations under a new banner called Hancock Iron Ore. The major operational realignment is set to take effect on July 1.

Executive Chair Gina Rinehart said that the world of iron ore is evolving, so Hancock follows.

“We are not just rebranding. We are building on the exceptional legacy and remarkable achievements of Roy Hill, Atlas Iron and Hancock,’ Australian Mining quotes her as saying.

Roy Hill is among Australia’s leading iron ore miners, delivering approximately 64 million tonnes annually to steelmaking markets in nearby Asia. Atlas Iron exports 10 million tonnes a year.

The latter was acquired by Hancock in 2018 and has since undergone ‘a successful operational turnaround.’

Hancock and Rinehart have a long history of investing in Australian iron ore and other commodities.

Securities Disclosure: I, Gabrielle de la Cruz, hold no direct investment interest in any company mentioned in this article.

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Company: 1911 Gold Corporation

TSX-Venture Symbol: AUMB

All Issues: Yes

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1911 Gold Corporation (‘ 1911 Gold ‘ or the ‘ Company ‘) (TSXV: AUMB; FRA: 2KY) is pleased to announce that it has entered into an agreement with Haywood Securities Inc. (‘ Haywood ‘), as lead underwriter and sole bookrunner, on its own behalf and on behalf of a syndicate of underwriters (together with Haywood, the ‘ Underwriters ‘), pursuant to which the Underwriters have agreed to purchase, on a ‘bought deal’ basis: (i) 2,500,000 common shares of the Company (the ‘ Non-FT Shares ‘) at a price of C$0.20 per Non-FT Share (the ‘ Non-FT Issue Price ‘); (ii) 2,924,000 common shares which qualify as ‘flow-through shares’ (within the meaning of subsection 66(15) of the Income Tax Act (Canada) (the ‘ Tax Act ‘)) and qualify as ‘Canadian exploration expenses’ and ‘flow through mining expenditures’ as defined in the Tax Act and that are incurred in the province of Manitoba and qualify for the Manitoba Mineral Exploration Tax Credit (the ‘ Tranche 1 CEE Shares ‘) at a price of C$0.342 per Tranche 1 CEE Share (the ‘ Tranche 1 CEE Issue Price ‘); (iii) 26,042,000 common shares which qualify as ‘flow-through shares’ (within the meaning of the Tax Act) and qualify as ‘Canadian exploration expenses’ as defined in the Tax Act (the ‘ Tranche 2 CEE Shares ‘ and together with the Tranche 1 CEE Shares, the ‘ CEE Offered Shares ‘) at a price of C$0.288 per Tranche 2 CEE Share (the ‘ Tranche 2 CEE Issue Price ‘); and (iv) 10,163,000 common shares which qualify as ‘flow-through shares’ (within the meaning of the Tax Act) and qualify as ‘accelerated Canadian development expenses’ as defined in the Tax Act (the ‘ CDE Offered Shares ‘ and, together with the Non-FT Shares and CEE Offered Shares, the ‘ Offered Shares ‘) at a price of C$0.246 per CDE Offered Share (the ‘ CDE Issue Price ‘) for aggregate gross proceeds to the Company of C$11,500,202 (the ‘ Underwritten Offering ‘).

The Company has granted the Underwriters an option to purchase up to an additional 15% of the Underwritten Offering in any combination of (i) Non-FT Shares at the Non-FT Issue Price; (ii) CDE Offered Shares at the CDE Issue Price, and (iii) CEE Offered Shares at the respective Tranche 1 CEE Issue Price and/or Tranche 2 CEE Issue Price (the ‘ Underwriters’ Option ‘, and together with the Underwritten Offering, the ‘ Offering ‘), exercisable in whole or in part at any time up to 48 hours prior to the closing date of the Offering.

The CEE Offered Shares will be offered and sold to eligible substituted purchasers pursuant to: (i) the available ‘accredited investor’, ‘minimum amount investment’ and ‘family, friends and business associates’ private placement exemptions in accordance with National Instrument 45-106 – Prospectus Exemptions in each of the Provinces of Canada (the ‘ CEE PP Shares ‘); and/or (ii) the listed issuer financing prospectus exemption under Part 5A of NI 45-106 and Coordinated Blanker Order 45-935 – Exemptions from Certain Conditions of the Listed Issuer Financing Exemption (the ‘ LIFE Exemption ‘) in each of the Provinces of Canada, except Quebec, (the ‘ CEE LIFE Shares ‘), in any combination thereof. The Non-FT Shares and CDE Offered Shares will be offered and sold to eligible substituted purchasers pursuant to the LIFE Exemption in each of Provinces of Canada, except Quebec. The Non-FT Shares will be offered and sold to eligible substituted purchasers pursuant to the LIFE Exemption in each of Provinces of Canada, except Quebec, the United States and in certain offshore foreign jurisdictions. The Non-FT Shares sold to purchasers in the United States will be made on a private placement basis pursuant to one or more exemptions from registration requirements of the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

For the CEE Offered Shares, the Company, pursuant to the provisions in the Tax Act shall use an amount equal to the gross proceeds of the sale of the CEE Offered Shares to incur qualifying expenditures after the Closing Date and prior to December 31, 2026 in the aggregate amount of not less than the total amount of the gross proceeds raised from the issue of CEE Offered Shares. The Company shall renounce the qualifying expenditures so incurred to the purchasers of the CEE Offered Shares effective on or before December 31, 2025.

For the CDE Offered Shares, the Company, pursuant to the provisions in the Tax Act shall use an amount equal to the gross proceeds of the sale of the CEE Offered Shares to incur ‘accelerated Canadian development expenses’ after the Closing Date and prior to March 31, 2026 in the aggregate amount of not less than the total amount of the gross proceeds raised from the issue of CDE Offered Shares. The Company shall renounce the qualifying expenditures so incurred to the purchasers of the CDE Offered Shares effective on or before March 31, 2026.

The net proceeds from the sale of the Non-FT Shares shall be used for general corporate and working capital purposes.

The Non-FT Shares, CEE LIFE Shares and CDE Offered Shares to be issued under the Offering will not be subject to resale restrictions pursuant to applicable Canadian securities laws.

The CEE PP Shares to be issued under the Offering will be subject to a hold period in Canada expiring four months and one day from the closing date of the Offering.

There is an offering document (the ‘ Offering Document ‘) related to the Offering of Non-FT Shares, CEE LIFE Shares and CDE Offered Shares that can be accessed under the Company’s profile on SEDAR+ at https://www.sedarplus.ca and on the Company’s website at www.1911gold.com. Prospective investors of the Non-FT Shares, CEE LIFE Shares and CDE Offered Shares should read the Offering Document before making an investment decision.

The Offering is expected to close on or about July 17, 2025 or such other date as the Company and the Underwriters may agree, and is subject to certain closing conditions including, but not limited to, the receipt of all necessary approvals including the conditional listing approval of the TSX Venture Exchange (‘ TSXV ‘) and the applicable securities regulatory authorities. The Offering is subject to final acceptance of the TSXV.

In consideration for its services, the Company has agreed to pay the Underwriters a cash commission equal to 6.0% of the gross proceeds from the Offering (subject to reduction to 3.0% on certain president’s list purchases) and that number of non-transferable compensation options (the ‘ Compensation Options ‘) as is equal to 6.0% of the aggregate number of Offered Shares sold under the Offering (subject to reduction to 3.0% on certain president’s list purchases). Each Compensation Option is exercisable to acquire one common share of the Company at a price of C$0.22 for a period of 24 months from the closing date of the Offering, except Compensation Options issued with respect to president’s list purchasers, with such Compensation Options to be exercisable at a price of C$0.22 for a period of nine months from the closing date.

The Offered Shares have not been registered 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 in the United States or to U.S. Persons absent registration or an applicable exemption from the registration requirements. This press 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 any State in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful.

About 1911 Gold Corporation

1911 Gold is a junior explorer that holds a highly prospective, consolidated land package totaling more than 61,647 hectares within and adjacent to the Archean Rice Lake greenstone belt in Manitoba, and also owns the True North mine and mill complex at Bissett, Manitoba. 1911 Gold believes its land package is a prime exploration opportunity, with the potential to develop a mining district centred on the True North complex. The Company also owns the Apex project near Snow Lake, Manitoba and the Denton-Keefer project near Timmins, Ontario, and intends to focus on organic growth and accretive acquisition opportunities in North America.

1911 Gold’s True North complex and exploration land package are located within the traditional territory of the Hollow Water First Nation, signatory to Treaty No. 5 (1875-76). 1911 Gold looks forward to maintaining open, co-operative and respectful communication with the Hollow Water First Nation, and all local stakeholders, in order to build mutually beneficial working relationships.

ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Shaun Heinrichs

President and CEO

For further information, please contact:

Shaun Heinrichs

Chief Executive Officer

(604) 674-1293

sheinrichs@1911gold.com

www.1911gold.com

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This news release may contain forward-looking statements. Often, but not always, forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of words such as ‘plans’, ‘expects’ or ‘does not expect’, ‘is expected’, ‘budget’, ‘scheduled’, ‘estimates’, ‘forecasts’, ‘intends’, ‘anticipates’ or ‘does not anticipate’, or ‘believes’, or describes a ‘goal’, or variation of such words and phrases or state that certain actions, events or results ‘may’, ‘could’, ‘would’, ‘might’ or ‘will’ be taken, occur or be achieved.

All forward-looking statements reflect the Company’s beliefs and assumptions based on information available at the time the statements were made. Actual results or events may differ from those predicted in these forward-looking statements. All of the Company’s forward-looking statements are qualified by the assumptions that are stated or inherent in such forward-looking statements, including the assumptions listed below. Although the Company believes that these assumptions are reasonable, this list is not exhaustive of factors that may affect any of the forward-looking statements.

Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, future events, conditions, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, prediction, projection, forecast, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. All statements that address expectations or projections about the future, including, but not limited to, statements with respect to the terms of the Offering, the use of proceeds of the Offering, the timing and ability of the Company to close the Offering, the timing and ability of the Company to receive necessary regulatory approvals, the tax treatment of the securities issued under the Offering, the timing for the qualifying expenditures to be incurred and to be renounced in favour of the subscribers, and the plans, operations and prospects of the Company, are forward-looking statements.

In making the forward-looking statements included in this news release, the Company have applied several material assumptions, including that the Offering will close on the anticipated terms; that the Company will use the net proceeds of the Offering as anticipated; that the Company will receive all necessary approvals in respect of the Offering; the Company´s financial condition and development plans do not change because of unforeseen events, and management’s ability to execute its business strategy and no unexpected or adverse regulatory changes with respect to the Company mineral projects, and that the specific proposals to amend the Tax Act publicly announced on March 3, 2025 by the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources on behalf of the Minister of Finance proposing an amendment to extend the mineral exploration tax credit for investors in flow-through shares until March 31, 2027 will be enacted. Forward-looking statements and information are subject to various known and unknown risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the ability of the Company to control or predict, that may cause the Company’s actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from those expressed or implied thereby, and are developed based on assumptions about such risks, uncertainties and other factors set out herein. Although 1911 Gold 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 not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. 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, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements.

All forward-looking statements contained in this news release are given as of the date hereof. The Company 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 in accordance with applicable securities laws.

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.

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Investor Insight

With a sharp focus on discovery and resource growth, NevGold presents a compelling investment opportunity as an undervalued gold and critical metals explorer with projects in Nevada and Idaho—two of the world’s top mining jurisdictions.

Overview

NevGold (TSXV:NAU,OTCQX:NAUFF,FSE:5E50) is focused on discovering and growing a multi-million-ounce gold-equivalent resource base across Nevada and Idaho in the US. With a lean market capitalization of under C$50 million and a pipeline of highly prospective oxide and porphyry assets, the company is positioned for a significant valuation re-rate over the next 12 to 18 months as it executes on its resource growth and de-risking strategy.

The company is rapidly advancing toward its goal of defining a 5 Moz+ gold-equivalent resource base by Q4 2025, anchored by its flagship Limo Butte project – one of North America’s rare oxide gold-antimony systems – and its gold resource at Nutmeg Mountain, along with early-stage copper potential at Zeus.

The Limo Butte project is a high-grade oxide gold-antimony system in Nevada with strong analogues to Carlin-style mineralization and excellent near-surface drill results. Nutmeg Mountain in Idaho is an advanced-stage, heap-leach gold project with 1.3 Moz in defined resources and favorable metallurgy. Zeus, an early-stage copper project staked in 2023, provides blue-sky porphyry exploration potential in a district that has already attracted major interest, including a C$30 million investment by Barrick Gold in a neighboring property.

NevGold is actively executing on drill programs, metallurgical studies, and resource updates across all three projects, fully funded through its recent capital raise. The company is well positioned to benefit from rising gold and copper prices, increasing strategic demand for antimony, and a growing appetite among major mining companies for high-quality, undervalued juniors – all under the leadership of a proven team with deep expertise in mine development and M&A.

Company Highlights

  • Multi-million-ounce Target: NevGold is on track to define 5+ Moz gold equivalent in combined resources at Limo Butte and Nutmeg Mountain by Q4 2025.
  • Gold+Antimony Critical Metals Advantage: Limo Butte is emerging as a significant near-surface oxide gold-antimony system – one of only two of its kind in the United States.
  • Substantial Resource Base: Nutmeg Mountain contains a 2023 NI 43-101 compliant oxide gold resource of 1.28 Moz (indicated + inferred), with strong exploration upside and favorable heap-leach characteristics.
  • District-scale Copper Exposure: Zeus offers early-stage copper-gold-molybdenum potential in a highly active porphyry belt, adjacent to a Barrick-backed discovery.
  • Strategic Location, Strategic Commodities: All projects are located in mining-friendly jurisdictions with excellent infrastructure, low geopolitical risk, and growing US demand for domestic gold and critical mineral supply.
  • Fully Funded Growth: Recent C$6 million financing supports 2025 drill campaigns, metallurgical testwork, and updated NI 43-101 estimates across the portfolio.
  • Tight Capital Structure & Strong Support: Backed by strategic shareholders including GoldMining and McEwen Mining.
  • Significant Valuation Gap: Trading at a fraction of peers such as Perpetua Resources (~C$1.7 billion), despite similar resource and jurisdictional advantages.

Key Projects

Limo Butte Project

The Limo Butte Project is NevGold’s cornerstone development asset, located in eastern Nevada within a prolific Carlin-style geological setting. The project encompasses 1,724 hectares consisting of 210 unpatented claims, 12 patented claims and private land leases. Historically explored in the 2000s, a 2009 non-43-101-compliant resource estimate outlined 241 koz of gold in the measured and indicated category (0.78 g/t gold) and 51 koz in the inferred category (0.70 g/t gold).

In 2025, NevGold re-assayed approximately 50 legacy drillholes and completed more than 5,000 meters of new RC drilling across the Resurrection Ridge and Cadillac Valley zones, revealing a substantial near-surface gold-antimony mineralized footprint.

Notably, recent drill intercepts returned thick oxide intervals, including:

  • 1.11 g/t gold and 0.30 percent antimony (2.46 g/t gold equivalent) over 86.9 m, including 1.83 g/t gold and 0.87 percent antimony (5.75 g/t gold equivalent) over 12.8 m
  • 2.26 g/t gold and 0.32 percent antimony (3.69 g/t gold equivalent) over 22.3 m
  • 1.20 g/t gold and 0.64 percent antimony (4.07 g/t gold equivalent) over 54.9 m

These results confirm strong grade continuity and a positive spatial correlation between gold and antimony mineralization. Importantly, historical assays had a detection limit of 1 percent antimony, meaning actual antimony content in several zones is likely underreported.

Mineralization begins within 20 meters of surface, supporting low-strip, open-pit mining scenarios.

Metallurgical test work is underway, evaluating flowsheet options for gold and antimony recovery. A conceptual flowsheet includes gravity concentration, flotation and leaching stages to produce marketable gold and antimony products, including potential for antimony metal recovery via roasting.

NevGold aims to complete a maiden NI 43-101 compliant gold-antimony resource estimate by Q4 2025, setting the foundation for future economic studies.

Nutmeg Mountain Project

Nutmeg Mountain is an advanced oxide gold project located 80 km northwest of Boise, Idaho. The project benefits from exceptional infrastructure, road access and proximity to water and power. NevGold’s 2023 NI 43-101-compliant mineral resource estimate defined 1.01 Moz of gold in the indicated category (51.7 Mt @ 0.61 g/t gold) and 275 koz inferred (17.9 Mt @ 0.48 g/t gold), using a 0.30 g/t cut-off.

Mineralization starts at surface and exhibits strong lateral and vertical continuity. The deposit is hosted in volcanic and sedimentary units, with mineralization controlled by both lithological and structural features. The pit-constrained resource has a strip ratio of less than 1:1, highlighting the project’s potential for low-cost, bulk tonnage heap leach development. Additional drilling has confirmed the presence of higher-grade core zones (1 to 2 g/t gold), as well as potential feeder structures below the 2023 pit shell.

Current work comprises approximately 2,500 meters of RC drilling, metallurgical test work and an updated MRE planned for late 2025. Exploration targets include untested lateral extensions and high-grade feeder structures at depth. Nutmeg Mountain compares favorably to peer heap-leach projects across the Western US in terms of grade and strip ratio. It offers near-term development optionality in a mining-friendly jurisdiction and is a key contributor to NevGold’s goal of surpassing 5 Moz in gold-equivalent resources.

Zeus Copper Project

Zeus is an early-stage copper-gold-molybdenum exploration asset located on the Hercules Copper Trend in western Idaho. The project spans 29 sq km and shares similar geologic features with Hercules Metals’ Hercules Project (TSXV:BIG), which received a C$30 million strategic investment from Barrick Gold in 2023.

Zeus sits at the structural intersection of the Olds Ferry and Izee terranes, and hosts Triassic to Jurassic intrusives associated with porphyry-style mineralization. Geological mapping and surface sampling have revealed two priority targets:

  • Poseidon: 2.4+ km copper-gold-molybdenum soil anomaly with coincident structural and rock chip indicators
  • Thorn Springs: 1+ km copper-gold-molybdenum soil anomaly with interpreted intrusive-hosted alteration

Soil surveys were completed in early 2025, and geophysical work is ongoing to refine drill targeting. Initial drilling is anticipated by late 2025. With no prior modern exploration, Zeus offers blue-sky potential for a significant copper discovery in a highly prospective but underexplored belt. Zeus enhances NevGold’s exposure to critical minerals and provides optionality in the copper sector – particularly relevant given tightening global copper supply and increasing US strategic interest in domestic copper sources.

Management Team

Brandon Bonifacio – President, CEO and Director

Brandon Bonifacio is a mining executive with over a decade of experience in project development and M&A. Previously served as finance director of the Norte Abierto JV (Cerro Casale/Caspiche) for Goldcorp (now Newmont), and a senior member of Goldcorp’s Corporate Development group. He holds an MASc in mining engineering and MBA from the University of Nevada, Reno.

Greg French – VP Exploration and Director

Greg French is a professional geologist with over 35 years of exploration and development experience in the US and Canada. He has held leadership roles in Nevada Copper, Homestake and Atlas Precious Metals, and has guided multiple projects through feasibility and into production.

Bob McKnight – EVP, CFO and Corporate Development

Bob Knight is a professional engineer with an MBA and more than 40 years of mining experience. He was involved in over $1.5 billion in debt, equity and M&A deals. Knight brings strategic and financial depth to NevGold’s growth trajectory.

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Lahontan Gold Corp. (TSXV:LG)(OTCQB:LGCXF)(FSE:Y2F) (the ‘Company‘ or ‘Lahontan‘) is pleased to announce that the Company has commenced metallurgical test work on gold and silver mineralization from the transition metallurgical domain (mixed minor sulfide and oxide mineralization) in the Santa Fe deposit. Lahontan is focusing on dramatically improving CN leach gold recoveries for transition material from the 49% recovery utilized in the recent Preliminary Economic Assessment (‘PEA’) of the Santa Fe Mine project*, unlocking the full potential of transition domain mineralization. Similtaneously, the Company is evaluating methodologies to more accurately define the boundaries between the different metallurgical domains within the Santa Fe deposit. These steps have the potential to profoundly impact project economics and significantly expand the gold and silver production profile from that reported in the PEA. The metallurgical testing will include column leach tests; results are expected later this year.

Kimberly Ann, Lahontan Gold Corp CEO, Executive Chair, and Founder commented: ‘We are excited to begin this new program of metallurgical testing on the Santa Fe deposit. A significant portion of the minable gold ounces at Santa Fe lie in the transition metallurgical domain, therefore improved gold and silver recoveries will have an immediate and important impact on project economics. New heap leaching methods, including reagents, have shown dramatic increases in recoveries from transition material; we intend to find out if these new processing methods can work at Santa Fe. In addition, once assay results are received from the recent drilling at Slab, we will begin additional test work on the bulk rejects, looking for ways to optimize gold and silver recoveries at Slab as well’.

About Lahontan Gold Corp.

Lahontan Gold Corp. is a Canadian mine development and mineral exploration company that holds, through its US subsidiaries, four top-tier gold and silver exploration properties in the Walker Lane of mining friendly Nevada. Lahontan’s flagship property, the 26.4 km2 Santa Fe Mine project, had past production of 359,202 ounces of gold and 702,067 ounces of silver between 1988 and 1995 from open pit mines utilizing heap-leach processing. The Santa Fe Mine has a Canadian National Instrument 43-101 compliant Indicated Mineral Resource of 1,539,000 oz Au Eq(48,393,000 tonnes grading 0.92 g/t Au and 7.18 g/t Ag, together grading 0.99 g/t Au Eq) and an Inferred Mineral Resource of 411,000 oz Au Eq (16,760,000 grading 0.74 g/t Au and 3.25 g/t Ag, together grading 0.76 g/t Au Eq), all pit constrained (Au Eq is inclusive of recovery, please see Santa Fe Project Technical Report and note below*). The Company plans to continue advancing the Santa Fe Mine project towards production, update the Santa Fe Preliminary Economic Assessment, and drill test its satellite West Santa Fe project during 2025. The technical content of this news release and the Company’s technical disclosure has been reviewed and approved by Michael Lindholm, CPG, Independent Consulting Geologist to Lahontan Gold Corp., who is a Qualified Person as defined in National Instrument 43-101 — Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects. Mr. Lindholm was not an author for the Technical Report* and does not take responsibility for the resource calculation but can confirm that the grade and ounces in this press release are the same as those given in the Technical Report. For more information, please visit our website: www.lahontangoldcorp.com

* Please see the ‘Preliminary Economic Assessment, NI 43-101 Technical Report, Santa Fe Project’, Authors: Kenji Umeno, P. Eng., Thomas Dyer, PE, Kyle Murphy, PE, Trevor Rabb, P. Geo, Darcy Baker, PhD, P. Geo., and John M. Young, SME-RM; Effective Date: December 10, 2024, Report Date: January 24, 2025. The Technical Report is available on the Company’s website and SEDAR+. Mineral resources are reported using a cut-off grade of 0.15 g/t AuEq for oxide resources and 0.60 g/t AuEq for non-oxide resources. AuEq for the purpose of cut-off grade and reporting the Mineral Resources is based on the following assumptions gold price of US$1,950/oz gold, silver price of US$23.50/oz silver, and oxide gold recoveries ranging from 28% to 79%, oxide silver recoveries ranging from 8% to 30%, and non-oxide gold and silver recoveries of 71%.

On behalf of the Board of Directors
Kimberly Ann
Founder, CEO, President, and Executive Chair

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:
Lahontan Gold Corp.
Kimberly Ann
Founder, Chief Executive Officer, President, and Executive Chair
Phone: 1-530-414-4400
Email: Kimberly.ann@lahontangoldcorp.com
Website: www.lahontangoldcorp.com

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements:

Neither TSX Venture Exchange(‘TSXV’) 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. Except for statements of historical fact, this news release contains certain ‘forward-looking information’ within the meaning of applicable securities law. Forward-looking information is frequently characterized by words such as ‘plan’, ‘expect’, ‘project’, ‘intend’, ‘believe’, ‘anticipate’, ‘estimate’ and other similar words, or statements that certain events or conditions ‘may’ or ‘will’ occur. Forward-looking statements are based on the opinions and estimates at the date the statements are made and are subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual events or results to differ materially from those anticipated in the forward-looking statements including, but not limited to delays or uncertainties with regulatory approvals, including that of the TSXV. There are uncertainties inherent in forward-looking information, including factors beyond the Company’s control. The Company undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking information if circumstances or management’s estimates or opinions should change except as required by law. The reader is cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. Additional information identifying risks and uncertainties that could affect financial results is contained in the Company’s filings with Canadian securities regulators, which filings are available at www.sedarplus.com

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FinEx Metals (TSXV:FINX) is a Canadian exploration company dedicated to unlocking the untapped gold potential of Finland’s Central Lapland Greenstone Belt—one of the world’s most prospective yet underexplored gold terrains. Backed by the resource-focused NewQuest Capital Group, FinEx is advancing early-stage discoveries just 25 kilometers from Agnico Eagle’s world-class Kittilä Mine, Europe’s largest gold producer.

The company has outlined a 2.7-kilometer-long gold anomaly through trenching, rock sampling, and top-of-bedrock (ToB) drilling. Initial ToB results returned gold values ranging from 0.1 to 4.2 g/t across 29 samples, alongside strong pathfinder elements including tellurium, bismuth, silver, and arsenic—indicators of a potential orogenic gold system and a compelling vector for further exploration.

Map of Finnish mining projects in Lapland

The Ruoppa Project is FinEx Metals’ flagship asset, located just 17 kilometers from Agnico Eagle’s Kittilä Mine — Europe’s largest primary gold producer. Situated within Finland’s highly prospective Central Lapland Greenstone Belt (CLGB), Ruoppa lies along the same structural corridor that hosts major discoveries such as Rupert Resources’ Ikkari deposit. Fully permitted and drill-ready, the project is set to launch its maiden diamond drill program in Q3 2025, targeting high-grade gold potential in one of Europe’s most underexplored gold districts.

Company Highlights

  • High-grade Gold Focus in a Tier-one Address: Flagship Ruoppa project lies within 17 km of Agnico Eagle’s Kittilä Mine, the largest gold-producing mine in Europe.
  • Large, 100 percent Owned Land Package: FinEx controls a 100 percent owned, royalty-free portfolio of projects across the Central and Eastern Lapland greenstone belts.
  • Drill-ready Flagship Asset: The Ruoppa project is fully permitted and will commence its maiden diamond drill program in Q3 2025.
  • Exceptional Gold Grades: Rock grab samples from Ruoppa returned up to 95.1 g/t gold, with 52 samples over 1 g/t gold and 19 samples exceeding 10 g/t gold.
  • Strong Local Technical Team: Deep exploration experience in Finland with former Agnico Eagle, FQM and Anglo-American personnel leading geological efforts.

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Via InvestorWire — LaFleur Minerals Inc. (CSE: LFLR) (OTCQB: LFLRF) (FSE: 3WK0) today announces its placement in an editorial published by NetworkNewsWire (‘NNW’), one of 70+ brands within the Dynamic Brand Portfolio at IBN a specialized communications platform with a focus on financial news and content distribution for private and public companies and the investment community.

To view the full publication please visit: ‘ From Exploration to Execution: New Gold Player Emerges in One of Canada’s Premier Mining Districts ‘

Gold’s meteoric rally, fueled by waning confidence in U.S. fiscal policy and soaring inflation, has not only pushed prices past the historic US$3,300 per ounce mark in early 2025 but also opened the door to even more ambitious forecasts. Some analysts now predict a climb to US$4,000 within the next 12 to 18 months. With this in mind, gold-focused equities and Canadian gold producers are gaining renewed attention for offering high leverage to rising bullion prices within a stable jurisdiction known for quality deposits and operational reliability.

Among these, LaFleur Minerals Inc. stands out with its fully permitted gold mill situated in Canada’s most prolific gold-producing region — a combination that aligns perfectly with today’s market demands, providing investors both near-term production potential and exposure to the upside of surging gold. LaFleur Minerals is laser focused on positioning itself as a strong contender in a space known for quality gold-mining operations.

About LaFleur Minerals Inc.

LaFleur Minerals Inc. (CSE: LFLR) (OTCQB: LFLRF) (FSE: 3WK0) is focused on the development of district-scale gold projects in the Abitibi Gold Belt near Val-d’Or, Québec. Our mission is to advance mining projects with a laser focus on our resource-stage Swanson Gold Project and the Beacon Gold Mill, which have significant potential to deliver long-term value. The Swanson Gold Project is approximately 16,600 hectares (166 km 2 ) in size and includes several prospects rich in gold and critical metals previously held by Monarch Mining, Abcourt Mines, and Globex Mining. LaFleur has recently consolidated a large land package along a major structural break that hosts the Swanson, Bartec, and Jolin gold deposits and several other showings that make up the Swanson Gold Project. The Swanson Gold Project is easily accessible by road with a rail line running through the property allowing direct access to several nearby gold mills, further enhancing its development potential. LaFleur Minerals’ fully refurbished and permitted Beacon Gold Mill is capable of processing more than 750 tonnes per day and is being considered for processing mineralized material at Swanson and for custom milling operations for other nearby gold projects.

For more information about LaFleur Minerals, visit LaFleur Minerals Inc. (CSE: LFLR) (OTCQB: LFLRF) (FSE: 3WK0)

NOTE TO INVESTORS: The latest news and updates relating to LaFleur Minerals are available in the company’s newsroom at https://ibn.fm/LFLRF

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RAD 402 preclinical data package complete; demonstrates safety and promising biodistribution profile

Ethics approval and Phase 1 clinical trial start in prostate cancer anticipated in 2H 2025

Radiopharm Theranostics (ASX: RAD, Nasdaq: RADX, ‘Radiopharm’ or the ‘Company’), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing innovative oncology radiopharmaceuticals for areas of high unmet medical need, today announced the signing of a supply agreement with Cyclotek to radiolabel RAD 402 with Terbium-161 ( 161 Tb) in Australia, which supports the initiation of a Phase 1 clinical trial. RAD 402 is an anti-Kallikrein Related Peptidase 3 (KLK3) monoclonal antibody radiotherapeutic labelled with the radionuclide 161 Tb for treatment of prostate cancer.

‘This agreement is an important milestone for the development of RAD 402 and is the last step needed to submit for ethics approval and begin our Phase 1 clinical trial in prostate cancer,’ said Riccardo Canevari, CEO and Managing Director of Radiopharm Theranostics. ‘We are very appreciative of the entire team at Cyclotek for their support as we work together to bring an innovative new treatment option to patients battling prostate cancer.’

RAD 402 has been designed to target KLK3, which is highly expressed in the prostate, with very limited/no expression in other tissues and organs. Compared to 177 Lu, 161 Tb emits additional Auger and conversion electrons alongside its β-radiation, which can lead to potentially improved antitumoral therapeutic efficacy. 161 Tb-RAD 402 is the first company-sponsored Phase I trial in prostate cancer using 161 Tb.

Under the agreement, Cyclotek will produce and provide doses of 161 Tb-labeled RAD 402 to support Radiopharm’s upcoming Phase 1 clinical trial in prostate cancer in Australia. The Phase 1 trial is anticipated to start in the second half of 2025.

‘We are pleased to partner with Radiopharm to facilitate the development of their innovative radiotherapeutic, RAD 402, for the treatment of prostate cancer,’ stated Greg Santamaria, CEO of Cyclotek. ‘Our mission at Cyclotek is to improve the accessibility of radiopharmaceuticals to enhance patient outcomes. As we support the Radiopharm Theranostics team, we look forward to RAD402 advancing toward market approval while demonstrating the value radiotherapeutics can bring to patients.’

About Radiopharm Theranostics

Radiopharm Theranostics is a clinical stage radiotherapeutics company developing a world-class platform of innovative radiopharmaceutical products for diagnostic and therapeutic applications in areas of high unmet medical need. Radiopharm is listed on ASX (RAD) and on NASDAQ (RADX). The company has a pipeline of distinct and highly differentiated platform technologies spanning peptides, small molecules and monoclonal antibodies for use in cancer. The clinical program includes one Phase 2 and three Phase 1 trials in a variety of solid tumor cancers including lung, breast, and brain. Learn more at radiopharmtheranostics.com .

About Cyclotek

Cyclotek is the leading radiopharmaceutical manufacturer in Australia and New Zealand. We manufacture diagnostic and therapeutic radiopharmaceuticals for supply into clinical trials and for clinical use.

At Cyclotek, we are committed to improving patient outcomes by making diagnostic and therapeutic radiopharmaceuticals accessible. PET tracers provide patient specific insights into their disease state, leading to earlier diagnosis, more accurate assessment of disease extent, and improved treatment planning and monitoring. Paired with radionuclide therapies, these products offer a comprehensive, non-invasive disease management option.

Our dedication to innovation drives our continuous development of new radiopharmaceuticals.
This helps provide our customers a growing range of tools that enhance the understanding of each patient’s health, contributing to more cost-effective healthcare solutions.

At Cyclotek, we are not just a manufacturer, we are a hub of innovation. Our commitment to quality, safety, supply and customer service ensures that healthcare providers have the best tools available for precise diagnostics and therapies, fostering improved patient care.
Through our unwavering focus on excellence, we aim to make a lasting, positive impact on healthcare.

Authorized on behalf of the Radiopharm Theranostics Board of Directors by Executive Chairman Paul Hopper.

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Investors:
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CEO & Managing Director
P: +1 862 309 0293
E: rc@radiopharmtheranostics.com

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Precision AQ (formerly Stern IR)
E: annemarie.fields@precisionaq.com

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Bold Ventures Inc. (TSXV: BOL) (the ‘Company’ or ‘Bold’) is pleased to announce the fourth and final closing of its non-brokered private placement offering first announced on April 11th and increased on May 26th and June 5th, of up to 9,000,000 working capital units (the ‘WC Units’) of the Company at a price of $0.05 per WC Unit for up to $450,000, and up to 10,314,666 Flow Through Units (the ‘FT Units’) at a price of $0.06 per FT Unit for up to $618,900, both of which constitute the ‘Offering’. The Offering was fully subscribed for gross proceeds of $1,068,900.

The Company closed the fourth and final tranche of the Offering on June 23, 2025, with subscriptions for 2,283,333 FT Units for gross proceeds of $137,000 and 3,000,000 WC Units for gross proceeds of $150,000.

For the fourth tranche the Company paid cash finder’s fees of $5,250 and issued 105,000 compensation warrants (the ‘Compensation Warrants‘) to an eligible finder. Each Compensation Warrant entitles the holder to acquire one common share of the Company at $0.08 until December 23, 2026.

The securities issued in the third tranche are subject to a hold period expiring on October 24, 2025.

The Offering

Each WC Unit comprises one (1) common share of the Company priced at $0.05 and one full common share purchase warrant (a ‘WC Warrant‘) entitling the holder to acquire one (1) common share at a price of $0.06 until two years (24 months) following the closing of the Offering. The proceeds from the WC Units will be used for general working capital, property maintenance, exploration and expenses of the offering.

Each FT Unit comprises one common share of the Company priced at $0.06 and one half (1/2) of a common share purchase warrant. One full common share purchase warrant (a ‘FT Warrant’) and $0.08 will acquire an additional common share until eighteen (18) months following the closing of the Offering. The proceeds from the sale of the FT Units will be used for exploration work that qualifies for Canadian Exploration Expenses (CEE).

Ring of Fire News

The Company would also like to draw attention to developments in the Ring of Fire, Ontario. Webequie First Nation has released a draft environmental assessment (EA) and impact statement for one of three different stretches of a road link to planned mining operations in the region.

This news comes at a time when economic development is at the forefront of Canadian discourse. Bill C-5, the One Canadian Economy Act, was recently passed, with Prime Minister Mark Carney commenting:

‘Today’s passing of Bill C-5, One Canadian Economy Act, will remove trade barriers, expedite nation-building projects, and unleash economic growth, with Indigenous partnership at the centre of this growth. It’s time to build big, build bold, and build now. As Canadians, we can give ourselves more than any foreign nation can ever take away.’

About Bold’s Koper Lake Project in the Ring of Fire

Bold has a vested 10% carried interest (through to production) in the Black Horse Chromite NI-43-101 Inferred Resource of 85.9 Mt @ 34.5% Cr2O3 at a cutoff grade of 20% Cr2O3 (KWG/CACR Website 2023). Bold has a 40% working interest in all other metals found within the claims and is the All Other Metals’ Project Operator. Bold also owns a right of first refusal on a 1% Net Smelter Royalty covering all metals produced from the property. The Koper Lake Property is located adjacent to and contiguous with Wyloo Ring of Fire’s (formerly Noront Resources Ltd.) Blackbird Chromite deposit and within 300 m of the Eagles Nest Nickel-Copper Massive Sulphide Deposit in the permit stage.

The Ring of Fire access and infrastructure development continues within the environmental permitting process. Two of the closest First Nations are acting as proponents for the all-weather access and supply roads. Information about Bold’s Ring of Fire projects, the Ring of Fire infrastructure development and various critical mineral articles can be accessed on the Bold Critical and Battery Minerals page.

Bold Ventures management believes our suite of Battery, Critical and Precious Metals exploration projects are an ideal combination of exploration potential meeting future demand. Our target commodities are comprised of: Copper (Cu), Nickel (Ni), Lead (Pb), Zinc (Zn), Gold (Au), Silver (Ag), Platinum (Pt), Palladium (Pd) and Chromium (Cr). The Critical Metals list and a description of the Provincial and Federal electrification plans are posted on the Bold website here.

About Bold Ventures Inc.

The Company explores for Precious, Battery and Critical Metals in Canada. Bold is exploring properties located in active gold and battery metals camps in the Thunder Bay and Wawa regions of Ontario. Bold also holds significant assets located within and around the emerging multi-metals district dubbed the Ring of Fire region, located in the James Bay Lowlands of Northern Ontario.

For additional information about Bold Ventures and our projects, please visit boldventuresinc.com or contact us at 416-864-1456 or email us at info@boldventuresinc.com.

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Bruce MacLachlan
President and COO
‘David B Graham’
David Graham
CEO

Direct line: (705) 266-0847
Email: bruce@boldventuresinc.com

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