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Vancouver, BC – TheNewswire - Aug 17 th , 2026 - Gold Orogen Resources Corp. (CSE:OROG) (the “Company” or “Gold Orogen”), is pleased to announce that it has received approval for its Class 1 Exploration Notification from the Government of Yukon for its Golden Culvert and WIN claim blocks.  Additionally, Ross River Dena Council (“RRDC”) has given conditional consent to the project - and the Company is negotiating an Exploration Agreement (EA). The approved notification authorizes the Company to carry out an exploration program on the claims during the 2026 operating season ending October 31, 2026.

The Golden Culvert / WIN gold projects are situated southern end of the Tombstone Belt, 200km south of Snowline Gold, directly adjacent and north-east of 3 Aces (Seabridge Gold). The Company has identified several Reduced Intrusion Related Gold System (RIRGS) and sedimentary hosted orogenic targets. The plan is to focus attention on three of the targets.

Specifically:

1/ Border  - RIRGS
2/Stingray – RIRGS
3/ Spine – Sedimentary hosted mineralization with sheeted quartz vein

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

• Up to 10 diamond drill holes planned, each targeting approximately 400 m depth  

• Helicopter-supported access only — minimal surface disturbance, zero new roads or trails  

• Program includes rock and soil sampling and geological mapping  

• Drill pads to be constructed above ground in low-vegetation areas  

About the Approved Exploration Program

The next drill program represents the Company's third work season on the Golden Culvert and WIN gold projects and is designed as a targeted, low-impact reconnaissance and drill-testing initiative. All site access will be via helicopter, with no roads, trails, or mechanized ground vehicles involved. This approach minimizes environmental disturbance while maximizing geological data collection in what the Company believes to be a highly prospective area.

The approved activities include rock and soil sampling, geological mapping, and helicopter-supported diamond drilling of up to 10 holes at approximately 400 metres depth per hole. The drill program is specifically designed to test high potential RIRGS and sedimentary-hosted orogenic gold targets.

Why This Permit Is Significant

Receiving Class 1 approval from the Yukon Government is a key milestone for the Company, as it represents the regulatory green light required to advance from grassroots exploration into systematic drill testing. The permit covers a wide range of exploration activities under Schedule 1 of the Quartz Mining Land Use Regulation, providing the Company with the flexibility to adapt its field program as geological understanding evolves during the season.

Ross River Dena Council (“RRDC”) has provided conditional consent pending negotiation of an EA . The low-impact nature of the approved program  reflects the Company's commitment to responsible mineral exploration and positions the Company favourably with respect to future regulatory approvals as the project advances.

Wendy T. Chan, CEO of Gold Orogen states "The upcoming drill program represents Gold Orogen's first systematic drill test of its RIRGS targets on the Golden Culvert and WIN properties. These targets have been validated through surface work but remain undrilled, presenting what the Company believes to be a significant discovery opportunity. Intrusion-related gold systems in the Yukon have been responsible for substantial gold discoveries in recent years (over 20 million ounces), underscoring the prospectivity of the region. With the drill permit in hand, Gold Orogen is positioned to unlock value for shareholders.

ABOUT GOLD OROGEN

As the Resulting Issuer of the February 2026 reverse-take-over of Great Republic Mining (CSE:GRM) by Gold Orogen Exploration Corp (formerly named 1475039 B.C. Ltd. and a subsidiary of Lode Gold (TSXV:LOD), Gold Orogen is an early-stage exploration pure play with quality assets in the Yukon and New Brunswick, Canada. Optionality exists as assets are diversified on two mineral belts that are known to have prolific gold endowment. 

New Brunswick Assets - During late 2024, a joint venture was formed between subsidiary company 1475039 and the Company’s 19.9% strategic investor to create one of the largest land packages in New Brunswick, consisting of an area spanning 445 km 2  with a 44 km strike. The McIntyre Brook and Riley Brook properties sit on a highly prospective belt that has seen many exciting discoveries including Dalradian, New Found Gold and Calibre Mining. The Kinross-Puma joint venture project surrounds McIntyre Brook.

Yukon Assets - The Golden Culvert / WIN properties sit on the southern end of the Tombstone Belt which in recent years has seen extensive exploration success. It has Reduced Intrusion-Related Gold Systems (RIRGS) targets and sedimentary hosted orogenic mineralization. Over 4,500 m has been drilled with 50 gram meter intercepts. *Cautionary note: This is not a true width calculation as the true attitude of the mineralized body is unknown at this time.

ON BEHALF OF THE COMPANY

Wendy T. Chan
CEO & Director
info@goldorogen.com

www.goldorogen.com
+1 (604) 735-OROG (6764)

Kevin Shum
Investor Relations
kevin@goldorogen.com
+1 (604) 735-OROG (6764)

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Information

Neither the Canadian Securities Exchange (CSE) nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the CSE) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

This news release includes “forward-looking statements” and “forward-looking information” within the meaning of Canadian securities legislation. All statements included in this news release, other than statements of historical fact, are forward-looking statements including, without limitation, statements with respect to the use of proceeds, advancement and completion of resource calculation, feasibility studies, and exploration plans and targets. Forward-looking statements include predictions, projections and forecasts and are often, but not always, identified by the use of words such as “anticipate”, “believe”, “plan”, “estimate”, “expect”, “potential”, “target”, “budget” and “intend” and statements that an event or result “may”, “will”, “should”, “could” or “might” occur or be achieved and other similar expressions and includes the negatives thereof.

Forward-looking statements are based on a number of assumptions and estimates that, while considered reasonable by management based on the business and markets in which the Company operates, are inherently subject to significant operational, economic, and competitive uncertainties, risks and contingencies. These include assumptions regarding, among other things: the status of community relations and the security situation on site; general business and economic conditions; the availability of additional exploration and mineral project financing; the supply and demand for, inventories of, and the level and volatility of the prices of metals; relationships with strategic partners; the timing and receipt of governmental permits and approvals; the timing and receipt of community and landowner approvals; changes in regulations; political factors; the accuracy of the Company’s interpretation of drill results; the geology, grade and continuity of the Company’s mineral deposits; the availability of equipment, skilled labour and services needed for the exploration and development of mineral properties; and currency fluctuations.

There can be no assurance that forward-looking statements will prove to be accurate and actual results, and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the Company’s expectations include a deterioration of security on site or actions by the local community that inhibits access and/or the ability to productively work on site, Previous actual exploration results, interpretation of metallurgical characteristics of the mineralization, changes in project parameters as plans continue to be refined, future metal prices, availability of capital and financing on acceptable terms, general economic, market or business conditions, uninsured risks, regulatory changes, delays or inability to receive required approvals, business disruptions, and other exploration or other risks detailed herein and from time to time in the filings made by the Company with securities regulators, including those described under the heading “Risks and Uncertainties” in the Company’s most recently filed MD&A. The Company does not undertake to update or revise any forward-looking statements, except in accordance with applicable law.

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