Galactic Gold Initiates Field Exploration at Hardrock West Project Targeting Key Gold Zones in Ontario

Geophysical Survey Insights Direct Hardrock West Exploration Strategy

Galactic Gold completed extensive airborne geophysical surveys guiding its ongoing field investigations across the Ontario property. The Total Magnetic Intensity and Electromagnetic surveys by Geotech Ltd. highlighted conductive horizons and magnetic bodies correlating with structural features in the Beardmore-Geraldton Greenstone Belt. These findings prioritize exploration along two vital structural zones: the Paint Lake Fault and Bankfield-Tombill Deformation Zone, regarded as key corridors for regional gold mineralization.

The integration of magnetic targets with conductive horizons, a key indicator of gold prospectivity, has enabled Galactic Gold to focus on zones exhibiting multiple favourable geological signals. This strategic layering of new geophysical data with historical geological information allows the company to allocate exploration resources efficiently across the 28,586-hectare land package.

Comprehensive Historic Data Compilation Enhances Mineral System Understanding

Galactic Gold's Phase I historic data compilation involved digitizing data from over 600 historic diamond drill holes, 200 channel samples, and upwards of 2,000 surface grab samples collected during previous exploration efforts. This extensive data assembly aims to deepen understanding of mineralization styles, geochemical trends, and structural frameworks throughout the Hardrock West area. Reviewing past exploration results revealed significant gold assays, base metal occurrences, and pathfinder geochemical elements that underpin the current targeting approach.

The digitized drill hole database was analyzed to prioritize mineralized intervals relevant to the planned 2026 drilling campaign. This systematic archival review helps identify zones with mineralization continuity potential or strike extensions, maximizing prior exploration investments and reducing uncertainties about target geometry and grade distribution.

Sturgeon Bridge Prospect Emerges as Key Focus with Extension Potential

Sturgeon Bridge has become a primary target for Galactic Gold's 2026 field activities, with crews conducting detailed mapping and data verification. Accessed via Kinghorn Road north from Jellicoe, Ontario, the prospect features a known mineralized zone documented by Kodiak Exploration Ltd. from 2007 to 2008, striking approximately 240 degrees and ranging from 6 to 23 metres in width over a 490-metre strike length.

Kodiak's 2008 drilling at Sturgeon Bridge included 9 holes totaling 2,565 metres, returning notable gold grades such as 2.53 g/t over 1.6 metres (SB08-03), 1.75 g/t over 3.8 metres (SB08-05), 66.7 g/t over 0.3 metres (SB08-13), and 1.19 g/t over 4.3 metres (SB08-14). These assays originated from various metavolcanic rock types with quartz veining and brecciation. Galactic Gold believes the mineralized zone could extend beyond 2 kilometres along strike.

Recent Prospecting Reveals Copper-Rich Horizons and Key Geochemical Indicators

Current prospecting at Sturgeon Bridge has uncovered copper-rich horizons with malachite staining from chalcopyrite blebs, indicating a polymetallic mineralization system. Additionally, a sheared gossan feature with pyrite and chalcopyrite and green malachite staining was identified at the southwestern area, signifying oxidized mineralized zones.

The coexistence of copper and gold mineralization suggests a complex hydrothermal system capable of depositing multiple metals. The presence of gossan and secondary copper oxides aids visual identification of mineralized trends during prospecting. These observations are integrated with historical assays and geophysical data to refine the geological model guiding the 2026 drill program.

Geological Context and Rock Types at Hardrock West

The Hardrock West property is underlain by Archean metavolcanic rocks and minor sedimentary units characteristic of the Beardmore-Geraldton Greenstone Belt. At Sturgeon Bridge, dominant host rocks include pillowed and amygdaloidal lava flows representing submarine extrusive igneous activity, interbedded with greywacke, siltstone, and argillite sedimentary layers.

Mineralized corridors are associated with banded iron formations composed of magnetite, hematite, chert, and jasper. This stratigraphy is a known host for orogenic gold deposits common in Archean greenstone belts, supporting Galactic Gold's confidence in the prospectivity of the Hardrock West land package.

Permitting and Exploration Agreement Advancements Underway

Galactic Gold is progressing on permitting and exploration agreement negotiations essential for expanded activities at Hardrock West. Permit approvals and agreement finalization will set the stage for future drilling and development phases. The timing of these processes will influence the transition from current mapping and prospecting to diamond drilling.

CEO Ken Berry highlighted that the summer field program is an opportunity to advance geological models while regulatory and contractual matters proceed. This strategy maximizes fieldwork value by systematically sampling priority areas, building a strong foundation for drill target refinement. The company remains optimistic that ongoing prospecting will confirm the exploration model and demonstrate the exceptional scale and continuity of the Hardrock West property.

Multi-Prospect Exploration Approach Across the Property

Beyond Sturgeon Bridge, fieldwork includes geological mapping at Trench Lake and Missing Link North prospects. This diversified exploration reflects the company's view that multiple mineralization targets exist across the 28,586-hectare project in varied geological and structural settings. Simultaneous evaluation of several prospects enables prioritization of drilling investments based on emerging data and target maturity.

This phased exploration strategy manages capital efficiently by focusing drilling on the most promising targets, recognizing that major discoveries often occur adjacent to known mineralized zones rather than within previously drilled areas.

Qualified Person Review and Technical Validation

Jason Arnold, P.Geo., President of DCX Geological Consulting, has reviewed and approved the technical content of Galactic Gold's announcement in compliance with National Instrument 43-101 standards. Arnold consults for the company and is not independent under NI 43-101 definitions. His involvement ensures professional validation of exploration data and interpretations disclosed to investors.

The company cautions that mineralization on nearby properties does not guarantee similar results at Hardrock West, emphasizing the inherent risks of exploration-stage projects. Historical results from adjacent areas provide context but not certainty regarding Galactic Gold's mineral discoveries.

Project Scale and Strategic Location Within the Beardmore-Geraldton Belt

The Hardrock West Project covers 28,586 hectares in a mineral-rich region of Ontario known for mining infrastructure. Positioned within the Beardmore-Geraldton Greenstone Belt, the property benefits from a well-established mining history, road access, and proximity to skilled labor and support services approximately 250 kilometres northeast of Thunder Bay.

Galactic Gold's land package spans over 57 kilometres of combined strike length along two major gold-bearing structures, representing a significant exploration asset relative to many junior gold companies. The property's location within a proven greenstone belt enhances its competitive position and potentially reduces exploration risk compared to less established geological settings.