Gold Hunter receives VTEM data for Great Northern

Mr. Sean Kingsley reports GOLD HUNTER RECEIVES FINAL DISTRICT-SCALE VTEM DATA Gold Hunter Resources Inc. has received the final Geotech Ltd. data set from the full district-scale VTEM (versatile time-domain electromagnetic) Plus airborne geophysical survey on its flagship Great Northern project (GNP) in Newfoundland. Geophysicist Sean Walker of Campbell & Walker Geophysics is currently finalizing the detailed analysis and interpretation of the VTEM data, with final results expected in the coming weeks. This marks the first-ever high-resolution VTEM survey across the entire consolidated district-scale project. "The final VTEM interpretation is the last critical piece of data required to design a systematic and aggressive drill campaign at the GNP," commented Sean Kingsley, president and chief executive officer. "Our immediate priority is to refine first-priority drill targets utilizing the VTEM data interpretation, with a focus to launch a preliminary drill program before year-end. The GNP is accessible year-round, with some drill targets benefiting from winter access. Subject to financing, we are planning for a two-phase drill program that should ensure ongoing news and catalyst opportunities for our shareholders well into 2026." Resource base and district upside potential The Great Northern project is a large, district-scale, consolidated advanced gold exploration project in Newfoundland, encompassing 49 kilometres of strike along a major, gold-hosting crustal structure that is open at depth, which includes: The Thor deposit with an indicated resource of 817,000 tonnes at 1.70 grams per tonne gold and 1.97 grams per tonne silver, containing 51,000 ounces of gold and 4,200 ounces of silver (see Gold Hunter's news release dated May 29, 2025); A historical estimate of 255,000 ounces of gold at the Rattling Brook deposit (Magna Terra Minerals, effective date of Jan. 23, 2019; see National Instrument 43-101 technical report and updated mineral resource estimate on the Rattling Brook gold deposit, White Bay area, Newfoundland, Canada); More than 500 historical drill holes across the property as well as the past-producing Browning gold mine. Cautionary note regarding historical estimates The historical estimate was prepared in accordance with NI 43-101 and the CIM (Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum) Standards (2014) and categorized as inferred under that methodology. Tonnages have been rounded to the nearest 10,000 and ounces have been rounded to the nearest 1,000. Totals may not sum due to rounding. The historical estimate was interpolated using ordinary kriging from 1.5-metre assay composites. An average bulk density of 2.70 grams per cubic metre has been applied. The historical estimate was reported within a maximum depth of 200 metres. The Rattling Brook historical estimate is relevant because it is the culmination of previous work conducted on the property and demonstrates the three-dimensional continuity of gold mineralization. A qualified person has not conducted sufficient work to classify these estimates as current mineral resources or mineral reserves. The company is not treating the historical estimates as current mineral resources or reserves. Additional drilling, metallurgical studies, assessment of reasonable prospects for eventual economic extraction and consideration of drilling completed since the effective dates may be required to verify the estimates as current mineral resources. Both the Thor and Rattling Brook start near surface, with mineralization currently only defined to depths of approximately 130 metres. The VTEM data may assist in defining targets at depth. The company's extensive data compilation program identified at least 18 distinct mineralized trends that are up to 15 kilometres in length, with gold mineralization already present on the surface. Crucially, the vast majority of these structural targets have never been drilled. Bridge loan financing The company has secured a bridge loan from a non-arm's-length third party in the amount of $400,000. This financing is interest-free and provides a crucial buffer to complete technical and assessment work to define first-priority drill targets for the company's phase 1 drill program. In connection with the loan, the lender has been granted one million warrants to purchase common shares of Gold Hunter at a strike price of 10 cents per share for a period of two years. Investor road show events Gold Hunter will be participating in the Canadian Coast to Coast Gold Roadshow, hosting a series of exclusive investor luncheons across major Canadian cities. These events provide an opportunity for investors to meet with management and gain insight into the company's latest technical milestones and upcoming catalysts: Vancouver, B.C.: Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2025; Calgary, Alta.: Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025; Toronto, Ont.: Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025. Interested investors are invited to register to attend by contacting Investor.Events chief executive officer Neil Lock at 604-380-4888 or [email protected]. M&A (merger and acquisition) validation and strategic positioning in a Tier 1 jurisdiction With the gold spot price establishing new all-time highs, Gold Hunter is uniquely positioned within a high-growth, M&A-driven gold district: Valentine analogue: The company's structural setting is a direct analogue to the Valentine gold mine, a cornerstone asset now in production and managed by Equinox Gold following its merger with Calibre Mining. Firefly validation: Gold Hunter successfully demonstrated its strategic model last year by selling a previous consolidated play to Firefly Metals. Firefly has since conducted an airborne survey on its ground starting just five kilometres away from GNP, announcing the discovery of more than 300 conductive geophysical targets that show geological similarities to its main focus, validating the prospectivity directly adjacent to the Great Northern project. Regional consolidation: The New Found Gold acquisition of nearby Maritime Resources and the entrance of major producer Eldorado Gold (financing into Tru Precious Metals) underscore the aggressive corporate appetite for established gold projects and infrastructure in Newfoundland. Disclaimer: The historical estimate of 255,000 ounces of gold at Rattling Brook is not current and is not to be relied upon. About Gold Hunter Resources Inc. Gold Hunter Resources is a Canadian mineral exploration company dedicated to acquiring and advancing high-potential precious and base metal projects. The company employs a data-driven exploration strategy, merging modern techniques with historical data to unlock district-scale opportunities. The Great Northern project, covering 26,237 hectares and nearly 50 kilometres of strike length along the prospective Doucers Valley fault structure, is the company's flagship asset. Gold Hunter is committed to responsible exploration, stakeholder engagement and creating long-term shareholder value. Qualified person and technical disclosure This news release, along with all scientific and technical information, has been reviewed and approved by Rory Kutluoglu, BSc, PGeo, a qualified person as defined under National Instrument 43-101, Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects, and is the consulting technical lead for Gold Hunter. We seek Safe Harbor.