Getchell Gold Corp. Initiates Field Surveys for Plan of Operation Permitting at the Fondaway Canyon Gold Project, NV

Executive Summary

• Getchell Gold Corp. has engaged WestLand Engineering & Environmental Services to prepare and submit a comprehensive Plan of Operations/Nevada Reclamation Permit Application for the Fondaway Canyon gold project.
• Baseline biological and cultural resource surveys have been initiated this field season, with completion expected before year‑end, after which the permit plan will be filed with BLM and NDEP.
• The permitting effort is intended to secure a larger disturbance allowance that will enable accelerated exploration, drilling, hydrogeological, geochemical and geotechnical programs, supporting future development of the project.

Key Details

• Engagement: WestLand Engineering & Environmental Services (a Trinity Consultants team) based in Reno, NV, retained to prepare the Plan of Operations/Nevada Reclamation Permit Application.
• Regulatory Targets: Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and Nevada Division of Environmental Protection – Bureau of Mining Regulation and Reclamation (NDEP‑BMRR).
• Scope of Plan: Covers the entire Fondaway Canyon project, providing a disturbance allowance sufficient for multi‑year exploration activities through feasibility.
• Baseline Studies: Biological surveys and cultural resources inventory have commenced; field work to be completed this season with reports due before year‑end.
• Submission Timeline: Full permit plan submission targeted prior to the end of 2026.
• Strategic Value: The approved Plan will accelerate exploration and drilling, and support hydrogeological, geochemical, and geotechnical programs needed for potential future development permitting.
• Qualified Person: Patrick McLaughlin, P.Geo., reviewed and approved the scientific and technical content per NI 43‑101 standards.

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