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