Mr. Cole McClay reports

FORGE RESOURCES CORP ANNOUNCES PORTAL GROUNDBREAKING AND STRATEGIC APPOINTMENTS TO STRENGTHEN PROJECT DEVELOPMENT TEAM AT FULLY PERMITTED COAL PROJECT, COLOMBIA

Forge Resources Corp. has hit a significant milestone in the development of its mining operations, highlighted by the successful groundbreaking of the decline portal at Aion Mining Corp.'s La Estrella coal project in Colombia.

This marks the beginning of an exciting new phase in the company's strategic growth. In addition, Forge is pleased to welcome two highly experienced mining professionals to its leadership team: Guillermo Leon, who has been appointed as mine manager, and Mario Alonso Alzate Ferrer as senior mining engineer responsible for mine plan development and continuing project oversight.

Groundbreaking marks key milestone

Forge's executive team, along with key stakeholders, recently visited the La Estrella site to witness the groundbreaking of the mine portal. This pivotal moment underscores the company's commitment to advancing its project toward advancing its underground exploration and bulk sampling initiatives and creating significant value for shareholders. The establishment of the mine portal marks a critical step in the development timeline and lays the foundation for future exploration and extraction efforts at the site.

Cole McClay, chief executive officer of Forge Resources, states: "We are thrilled to reach this important milestone. The groundbreaking of the mine portal is a tangible representation of the progress we are making towards developing its underground operations. It signals the beginning of what we believe will be a highly productive phase for Forge as we move forward with our development strategy."

Strategic appointments strengthen development team

Forge is also excited to announce the addition of two accomplished mining engineers to its team, further strengthening its operational and engineering capabilities.

• Guillermo Leon is a bilingual mining and metallurgy engineer with over 25 years of experience in the mining industry, specializing in coal mine planning, production and operational management. He has held leadership roles in multinational mining companies, such as Glencore, BHP Billiton and Prodeco Group, and in the Colombian National Mining Agency. Notable qualifications include, establishing organizational structures for mining operations and serving as a certified qualified person for coal reserve estimation under Colombian and international standards. His career demonstrates a commitment to safety, efficiency and process improvement, with a proven record of leadership. Mr. Leon holds advanced management and engineering qualifications and has significant experience in environmental and regulatory compliance within the mining field.
• Mario Alonso Alzate Ferrer is a highly experienced mining and metallurgy engineer with 50 years in the coal mining industry. A graduate of the National University of Colombia and certified as a qualified person by the Colombian Commission of Resources and Reserves. His career includes roles in mine planning, resource and reserve estimation, operations management, and project implementation. Highlights of his qualifications include implementing advanced long-wall mining methods in coal operations, and conducting specialized studies in hydrogeology, ventilation and mining subsidence. Currently an independent consultant, he has contributed to strategic mining plans, resource categorization and infrastructure design for various mining projects across Colombia.

P.J. Murphy, chairman of Forge Resources, states: "We are excited to have Guillermo and Mario on the technical team. Their combined expertise and leadership will be invaluable as we continue to develop the La Estrella coal project. Both bring a wealth of experience and a proven track record in the mining sector, which will be instrumental in helping us execute our plans and achieve our objectives."

About Forge Resources Corp.

Forge Resources is a Canadian-listed junior exploration company focused on exploring and advancing the Alotta project, a prospective porphyry copper-gold-molybdenum project located 50 kilometres southeast of the Casino porphyry deposit in the unglaciated portion of the Dawson Range porphyry/epithermal belt in the Yukon Territory of Canada. The company holds a 40-per-cent interest, with an LOI (letter of intent) in place to acquire up to 60-per-cent interest in Aion Mining, a company that is developing the fully permitted La Estrella coal project in Santander, Colombia. The project contains eight known seams of metallurgical and thermal coal.

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