Sorrento Resources Announces Drilling Contract and Receives Permit to Drill Bottom Brook Project

Executive Summary

• Sorrento Resources Ltd. has entered into a drilling agreement with Gladiator Drilling to commence core drilling at its flagship Rodgers Cove and Bottom Brook projects.
• The contract requires a minimum of 3,000 m of core drilling on high‑priority target zones identified through mapping, sampling, and historic work.
• A permit to drill the Bottom Brook Project has been received, enabling mobilization by the end of January.

Key Details

• Drilling Partner: Gladiator Drilling will provide mobilization, equipment, and crew for the program.
• Scope of Work: Minimum 3,000 m of core drilling across both Rodgers Cove and Bottom Brook properties.
• Target Selection: High‑priority zones to be defined by Sorrento’s mapping, sampling results, and historic data.
• Timeline: Mobilization expected by the end of January 2026; drilling commencement to follow shortly thereafter.
• Permit Status: Permit for drilling at Bottom Brook has been secured.
• Management Commentary: Alex Bugden, President & CEO, highlighted the rapid progress toward the first phase of drilling and emphasized Gladiator Drilling’s local expertise.

Notable Quotes

“We are quickly advancing towards our first phase of drilling at the Bottom Brook and Rodgers Cove Properties with the support of Gladiator Drilling… We look forward to taking aim at verifying and expanding on the significant rare earth mineralization previously defined and will provide more updates as mobilization and drilling commences.” – Alex Bugden, President & CEO, Sorrento Resources Ltd.