Exploits Discovery to change name to Epic Gold

Executive Summary

• Exploits Discovery Corp. announced a name change to Epic Gold Corp. with a new stock symbol (EPG).
• CEO Rod Husband outlined the 2026 strategic roadmap, focusing on technical evaluation, execution speed, and budget discipline.
• The company announced an extension of its winter drill program at the Fenton project in Quebec by up to 2,000 metres, bringing total drilling to approximately 3,000 metres.

Key Details

• Name Change: Exploits Discovery Corp. is changing its name to Epic Gold Corp. and its stock symbol to EPG; common shares will commence trading under the new name upon completion.
• Leadership Transition: Follows a previously announced leadership transition on Jan. 26, 2026.
• 2026 Strategic Priorities:
  • Technical evaluation and prioritization of the portfolio.
  • Speed of execution to shorten turnaround times.
  • Budget discipline and capital allocation for risk-adjusted returns.
  • Transparent communication with clear milestones.
• Fenton Project Exploration Update:
  • Approximately 3,000 metres drilled to date.
  • Decision made to extend the winter drill program by up to an additional 2,000 metres.
  • Objectives include confirming/expanding high-grade mineralization outside the Fenton main zone, testing sulphide-rich geophysical targets, and following up on surface anomalies.
• Other Project Evaluations:
  • Phase 1 evaluation continuing at Wilson, Benoist, and Hawkins projects using updated geological models and historical/current data.
  • Active evaluation of other potential acquisition/investment opportunities.
• Conference Attendance:
  • Red Cloud Pre-PDAC Mining Showcase (Toronto, Feb. 26-27, 2026).
  • Metals Investor Forum (Toronto, Feb. 27-28, 2026).
  • PDAC Convention (Toronto, March 1-4, 2026).
• Stock Option Grant:
  • Granted to CEO Rod Husband incentive stock options to purchase 1,000,000 common shares.
  • Exercise price: 7.5 cents per share.
  • Expiry date: February 10, 2029.
• Financial Position: Company reports a strong cash position of approximately $15 million in cash and equivalents.

Notable Quotes

• "Our immediate team priorities are clear: Technical evaluation and prioritization across the portfolio... Speed of execution... Budget discipline and capital allocation... Transparent communication."
• "This transition is about aligning leadership with the company's next phase -- where technical experience, execution pace and disciplined capital allocation matter most."