Ardiden Adds 2nd Drill Rig to Accelerate Rouyn Gold Corridor

ARDIDEN ADDS SECOND DRILL RIG TO ACCELERATE ROUYN GOLD CORRIDOR
Expanded drilling capacity to support systematic testing of
multiple targets following recent high-grade results at Astoria

Key Highlights

• Second diamond drill rig secured to accelerate exploration at the Rouyn Gold Project

• Drilling capacity increased to two rigs, enabling faster testing of multiple targets along the ~6km Rouyn gold corridor

• Additional rig provided by Forage MDion, supplementing ongoing drilling by Forage Val d’Or

• Expansion follows recent high-grade drilling results at Astoria, supporting confidence in the Company’s geological model

• Increased drilling capacity supports continued Mineral Resource growth and corridor-scale exploration