McFarlane Initiates Environmental Baseline Study Work for Juby

Executive Summary

• McFarlane Lake Mining Limited has engaged Pinchin Ltd. to conduct comprehensive baseline environmental studies at its flagship Juby Gold Project in Ontario.
• The studies will cover hydrogeology, hydrology, geochemical testing for acid rock drainage potential, terrestrial vegetation and wildlife assessments, and aquatic habitat surveys, providing data essential for permitting and responsible project development.
• The engagement supports the company’s forward‑looking plans to advance engineering design, secure permits, and proceed with future drilling and development activities.

Key Details

• Consultant Engagement: Pinchin Ltd., a leading environmental consulting firm, retained to perform baseline environmental work at Juby Gold Project.
• Scope of Work – Hydrogeology & Hydrology: Characterization of groundwater flow systems, aquifer conditions, and surface water–groundwater interactions in compliance with the Ontario Mine Rehabilitation Code.
• Geochemical Testing: Evaluation of acid rock drainage (ARD) and metal leaching potential from mine rock, tailings, and overburden materials.
• Terrestrial Baseline Program: Survey of existing vegetation communities, wildlife habitat, and identification of any species‑at‑risk occurrences within the project area.
• Aquatic Baseline Program: Documentation of surface water bodies, wetlands, and riparian conditions both on‑site and downstream of the footprint.
• Purpose: Generate a detailed environmental baseline to inform engineering design, permitting strategies, and long‑term development planning while ensuring regulatory compliance and community engagement.
• CEO Comment: Mark Trevisiol emphasized that establishing a strong environmental baseline is critical for responsible advancement of the Juby Project and for transparent collaboration with First Nations and local communities.
• Resource Context: The Juby Gold Project currently holds a NI 43‑101 compliant Mineral Resource Estimate of 1.01 M oz (Indicated) and 3.17 M oz (Inferred) at an average grade of ~0.9 g/t Au, underscoring the strategic importance of advancing permitting work.

Notable Quotes

“Launching these vital environmental studies is an important step forward for the Juby Gold Project… Establishing a strong environmental baseline now helps ensure we move the project forward responsibly while continuing to demonstrate the quality and potential scale of this asset.” – Mark Trevisiol, CEO & President