FOUND - Ninth Regional Treasure in The Great Canadian Treasure Hunt Revealed in Nova Scotia

Executive Summary

• The Nova Scotia regional prize for The Northern Miner's "Great Canadian Treasure Hunt" has been claimed by a participant.
• The contest remains active for the Grand Prize and regional prizes in Quebec and Saskatchewan.
• The release functions as a routine promotional update highlighting contest progress and Nova Scotia's mining heritage, with no material corporate or financial implications for EarthLabs Inc.

Key Details

• Nova Scotia regional prize (one of six one-ounce gold coins valued at over $35,000) has been found ahead of schedule.
• Grand Prize, Quebec, and Saskatchewan regional prizes remain active for ongoing participant searches.
• The contest is organized by The Northern Miner, a media platform owned by EarthLabs Inc.
• Campaign sponsors include Agnico Eagle Mines Limited, Sprott Money, EarthLabs Inc., IAMGOLD Corporation, Kinross Gold Corporation, The World Gold Council, McEwen Inc., Alamos Gold Inc., Ernst & Young LLP, Mining Matters, MINING.COM, CEO.CA, and The Canadian Mining Journal.
• Full contest rules, eligibility criteria, FAQs, and updates are available at treasure.northernminer.com.
• Prize valuations are based on Canadian dollars and spot gold prices as of January 29, 2026, with eligibility restricted to Canadian residents.

Notable Quotes

• "The Sydney Coal Field is a remarkable part of Nova Scotia's geological heritage. Created from ancient Carboniferous forests hundreds of millions of years ago, it became one of Canada's most important coal deposits. The coal mined here helped power industry, support communities, and shape Nova Scotia's economic development for generations." - Anthony Vaccaro, President, The Northern Miner Group.