Vanguard Mining Identifies Two New Gold-Copper Soil Anomalies at Brussels Creek as Gold Trades Higher and Copper Fundamentals Strengthen

Executive Summary

• Vanguard Mining announced the identification of two significant gold‑copper anomalous zones from a 127‑sample soil geochemical survey at its 100 % owned Brussels Creek Project in British Columbia.
• The western anomaly includes samples up to 88 ppb Au, while the eastern anomaly recorded 76 ppb Au; both trends remain open and untested, providing clear vectors for upcoming drill targeting.
• Vanguard will proceed with detailed mapping, IP/resistivity geophysics, integration of historic data, and a 2026 drill program to test these targets.

Key Details

• Survey Scope: 127 systematic soil samples collected across the Brussels Creek claim block; Au values ranged 1–88 ppb, Cu 28–221 ppm.
• Anomalous Zones Identified:
• Western anomaly: Highest sample 88 ppb Au; coherent trend aligned with structural breaks and favorable lithology, open to the west.
• Eastern anomaly: Peak 76 ppb Au at survey edge; potential to extend in multiple directions.
• Additional Findings: Multiple gold anomalies (15–30 ppb, 30–75 ppb, >75 ppb) and copper anomalies persist along strike and north‑south, suggesting broader anomalous footprints.
• Next Exploration Steps:
• Detailed geological mapping and prospecting over both anomalies.
• Follow‑up Induced Polarization (IP) and resistivity surveys to delineate subsurface chargeability and structure.
• Integration of soil data with historic rock geochemistry and alteration maps to refine drill‑ready targets for 2026.
• Planned Drill Program: Target definition and drilling slated for 2026, leveraging the newly identified vectors.
• Technical Review: Hardline Exploration Ltd. will prepare an NI 43‑101 Technical Report on Brussels Creek (previously announced).
• Quality Assurance: Samples handled per industry QA/QC protocols; analysis performed by SGS (ISO‑accredited). No material issues identified with data integrity.
• Strategic Context:
• Project lies within the prolific Quesnel Terrane, adjacent to New Gold’s operating New Afton Mine.
• Current market environment features record‑high gold prices and tight copper inventories, underscoring the project's strategic value.
• Indigenous Collaboration: Ongoing consultation with the Secwépemc Nation; focus on local employment, procurement from Indigenous businesses, and environmental stewardship.

Notable Quotes

“The Fall 2025 soil geochemical results… confirm the presence of robust gold anomalism across multiple structural corridors… These open‑ended trends provide us with clear vectors toward potential mineralized systems and materially enhance our confidence as we move into the next phase of detailed geophysics and drill targeting.” – David Greenway, CEO

“We believe Brussels Creek has the geological ingredients necessary for a meaningful discovery, and these soil results represent a critical step in systematically unlocking that potential.” – David Greenway, CEO