Sorrento begins RC26-007 drilling at Rodgers Cove

Executive Summary

• Sorrento Resources provided an update on drilling at its 100%-owned Rodgers Cove gold project in Newfoundland and Labrador, confirming progress on the SG1 soil anomaly and the commencement of drilling at a new target, NG.
• Visible gold was identified in drill hole RC26-004 at 72.41 metres, and all logged holes at SG1 showed significant sulphide mineralization (1-10%), including chalcopyrite, pyrite, and arsenopyrite.
• The company expanded the drill program at Rodgers Cove from 1,500 metres to approximately 2,500 metres due to encouraging early observations, while also submitting core samples from the Bottom Brook project for assay.

Key Details

• Rodgers Cove - SG1 Anomaly:
  • Six drill holes completed for a total of 1,048 metres.
  • Four holes have been logged and sampled; assay results are anticipated in the coming days.
  • Visible Gold: Observed in hole RC26-004 at a depth of 72.41 metres (RC26-001 was previously reported).
  • Mineralization: All four logged holes contain intervals of significant sulphide mineralization estimated at 1 to 10 per cent. Minerals identified include chalcopyrite, pyrite, sphalerite, arsenopyrite, pyrrhotite, and boulangerite.
• Rodgers Cove - NG Anomaly:
  • Drill rig mobilized to the NG soil anomaly, located ~1.25 km northeast of SG1.
  • Drilling of hole RC26-007 has commenced.
  • Seven holes are planned at the NG target.
  • Program Expansion: The total drill program expanded from 1,500 metres to approximately 2,500 metres.
• Bottom Brook Project:
  • 377 core samples (including QA/QC samples) from four of 10 completed drill holes submitted to Activation Laboratories Ltd.
  • Samples saw-cut at Bugden exploration facility in Gander, Nfld., and shipped via Midland Transport.
  • Assay results expected within four to six weeks.
  • QA/QC Protocol: Rigorous program including certified reference materials, blanks, and duplicates at a rate of ~1 per 10 core samples.
  • Analytical Methods: Lithium metaborate/tetraborate fusion followed by ICP and ICP-MS analysis; mass balance checks; fluorine analysis via fusion and ion selective electrode.
• Project Context:
  • Rodgers Cove consists of two mineral licences totaling 6,500 hectares (260 claims) in the central Newfoundland gold belt, near Gander.

Notable Quotes

• "We are very encouraged by the continued presence of visible gold and consistent sulphide mineralization encountered in our initial drill holes at Rodgers Cove. Expanding the program to 2,500 metres and advancing drilling at a second target area reflects our growing confidence in the project's potential. We look forward to receiving assay results in the coming weeks, which will provide further insight into the scale and grade of mineralization." — Management Commentary