Rockland samples up to 145 g/t Au at Cole

Executive Summary

• Rockland Resources Ltd. announced initial gold sampling results from its Cole gold mine property in the Red Lake Mining District, with vein grab samples returning up to 145 g/t Au.
• The company appointed Danae Voormeij, PGeo, as its new Chief Geologist, citing her extensive experience in orogenic gold systems and previous discovery work.
• The company outlined its 2026 exploration plan, which includes drilling to test a 3-D-modelled gold vein system to a vertical depth of 400 meters, as well as continued surface sampling.

Key Details

• Sampling Results: Fall 2025 field prospecting program returned gold assays by fire assay of up to 111 g/t Au and 145 g/t Au from vein grab samples.
• Sampling Scope: A total of 37 rock and vein samples were collected during the 2025 season; 22 results have been received, with 15 remaining samples pending lab results.
• Management Appointment: Danae Voormeij, PGeo, appointed as Chief Geologist. She has over 20 years of experience, previously leading the team that discovered a multimillion-ounce gold deposit at Dugbe, Liberia, for Hummingbird Resources.
• Technical Validation: Ms. Voormeij serves as the Qualified Person (QP) under National Instrument 43-101 for this disclosure.
• Future Plans (2026):
  • Early 2026: Drilling program to drill test and verify the 3-D-modelled gold vein system at the Cole gold mine to a vertical depth of 400 m.
  • Next field season: Strip and channel sample multiple gold-bearing veins identified on the property.
• Corporate Action: The company granted 275,000 stock options to directors, officers, and consultants at a price of $0.08 per option, exercisable for a period of three years.

Notable Quotes

• "I would like to express how grateful we are to have Ms. Voormeij join the Rockland team. Her knowledge and experience in orogenic gold systems is an invaluable asset for us as is her geological modelling expertise," stated Mike England, chief executive officer of Rockland. "We look forward to advancing our Cole gold mine's story together as we head into 2026."