Blossom Gold Further Strengthens its Management Team with the Appointment of Alan Haslam as Vice President, Permitting

Executive Summary

• Blossom Gold Inc. announced the appointment of Alan Haslam as Vice President, Permitting, effective April 6, 2026.
• Haslam brings 37 years of mining and permitting experience, most recently from Perpetua Resources Idaho Inc.
• The company highlighted ongoing drilling activities at the Rosebud Project and indicated further senior leadership hires are expected in the coming weeks.

Key Details

• Appointment: Alan Haslam appointed Vice President, Permitting.
• Effective Date: April 6, 2026.
• Background: Former VP, Permitting at Perpetua Resources Idaho Inc.; previously Director of Mining for Agrium Inc.; extensive experience with NEPA and state permitting processes.
• Education: B.S. in Geology, Idaho State University.
• Professional Memberships: Society for Mining, Metallurgy and Exploration; American Exploration and Mining Association.
• Company Comment (CEO Rick Winters): Emphasized Haslam’s permitting expertise as an asset for advancing the Rosebud Project; noted drilling ramp‑up with a third drill rig arriving, core logging underway, and upcoming assay results. Mentioned plans to finalize senior leadership hires and proceed with an 80,000‑foot core drilling program and underground rehabilitation later in the year.

Notable Quotes

• “The Blossom team and I are thrilled to have Alan joining the Company. His extensive permitting experience, success, and the strong relationships he has built within these agencies will be an important asset as we continue to rapidly advance the Rosebud Project.” – Rick Winters, CEO, Blossom Gold Inc.