Independence Gold summarizes 3Ts metallurgical results

Executive Summary

• Independence Gold released updated metallurgical recovery results for the 3Ts project, showing program‑level average recoveries of ~92% gold and ~90% silver across gravity, flotation, and cyanide leaching stages.
• The tests were performed on composite samples from three veins (Tommy, Johnny, Larry), including high‑grade intervals up to 20.36 g/t Au and 333 g/t Ag.
• Results are comparable to or exceed historical recoveries reported in 2021, reinforcing the processability of the 3Ts mineralized material and supporting future resource growth.

Key Details

• Project Overview: 3Ts project comprises 31 mineral claims (~35,486 ha) on the Nechako plateau, ~185 km SW of Prince George, BC; located 16 km SW of Artemis Gold’s Blackwater mine.
• Sample Selection: Composite samples taken from drill core (2024‑2025 program) targeting deep Tommy vein and newly intersected Johnny and Larry veins.
• Tommy vein (3TS‑24‑27): 361.39–429.96 m, up to 13.46 g/t Au, 119 g/t Ag.
• Johnny vein (3TS‑25‑05): 13.59–85.50 m, up to 19.95 g/t Au, 176 g/t Ag.
• Larry vein (3TS‑27‑07): 179.00–198.40 m, up to 20.36 g/t Au, 333 g/t Ag.
• Testing Process: Three‑stage flow sheet – gravity concentration; gravity + flotation; gravity + flotation + cyanide leaching. Conducted by Base Metallurgical Laboratories Ltd., Kamloops, BC.
• Recovery Results (average across composites):
• Gold: ~92% recovery.
• Silver: ~90% recovery.
• Historical Comparison: Prior 2021 recoveries were 93.9% Au / 92.4% Ag for Tommy vein and up to 97.9% Au / 95.5% Ag for Ted‑Mint vein, indicating current results are consistent with or approach those benchmarks.
• CEO Quote: “These results give further confidence… strengthen the viability of the 3Ts project to support future resource growth and potential economic development.” – Randy Turner, President & CEO.
• Wildfire Update: Wildfire G41658 continues uncontrolled; evacuation order remains for 3Ts camp; fire‑breaks and structure protection measures in place.

Notable Quotes

“We are pleased to receive the latest results from the metallurgical testing… These results strengthen the viability of the 3Ts project to support future resource growth and potential economic development.” – Randy Turner, President & CEO, Independence Gold Corp.