Stakeholder Submits Class 1 Drilling Notification for Ballarat

Rhea-AI Summary

Stakeholder Gold Corp (TSXV: SRC) (OTC Pink: SKHRF) has submitted a Class 1 Notification for its 2025 exploration program at the Ballarat Gold-Copper Project. The company plans to conduct maiden drilling operations, targeting:

- Skye Gold Zone: 2,000 meters across multiple drill holes
- Loki Copper Zone: 500 meters of drilling

The two zones, separated by 8-10 km, are positioned on either side of the proposed Northern Gateway Road. The total drilling program encompasses 2,500 meters over 8-10 drill holes. Additional exploration activities will include expanded soil grid surveys, geologic mapping and prospecting, and a LiDAR survey.

The primary objective is to confirm structural controls, mineralization, and grade at both sites. CEO Christopher Berlet expects 2025 to be a pivotal year, with results potentially catalyzing a robust follow-up program for definition drilling on both targets.

Positive

• First-ever drilling program to confirm mineralization potential
• Strategic location along proposed Northern Gateway Road route
• Comprehensive exploration approach combining drilling with soil surveys and LiDAR

Negative

• Early-stage exploration with no confirmed mineralization yet
• initial drilling scope (only 2,500 meters)
• Results and potential commercial viability uncertain

Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - March 11, 2025) - Stakeholder Gold Corp. (TSXV: SRC) (OTC Pink: SKHRF)  ("Stakeholder" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that the Company has submitted a Class 1 Notification for 2025 exploration on the Ballarat Gold-Copper Project; including maiden drilling on the Skye Gold Zone and the Loki Copper Zone.

Ballarat Exploration Program 2025

The Company is planning to drill 2,500 meters over 8 - 10 drill holes targeting two previously identified and documented zones of mineralization, the Skye Gold Zone and the Loki Copper Zone. The Skye Gold Zone and the Loki Copper Zone are separated by approximately 8 - 10 km and the targets are situated either side of the proposed route for the Northern Gateway Road. The Company expects to drill approximately 2,000 meters on the Skye Gold Zone and 500 meters on the Loki Copper Zone. For both targets the purpose of the initial drilling is to confirm structural controls, mineralization, and grade. In addition to the drilling, 2025 exploration activities will include expanded soil grid surveys, geologic mapping and prospecting, and a LiDAR survey.

Figure 1: Ballarat Property target areas with gold in soils.

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Figure 2: Ballarat Property regional location.

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"Our objective is to be able to announce results confirming new discoveries for both the Skye Gold Zone and the Loki Copper Zone on the Ballarat Gold-Copper Project in the Heart of the White Gold District during the 2025 summer exploration season. We have worked progressively towards this objective over several exploration seasons. 2025 is expected to be a pivotal year for Stakeholder and for our understanding of the mineralogical potential of the gold and copper structures, respectively, that we have identified on either side of the proposed route for the Northern Gateway Road where it is expected to traverse almost 17 km of company claims," stated Christopher Berlet, CEO and Director of Stakeholder.

"If results of drilling confirm mineralization and grade as we expect them to, then our current understanding of structure and footprint will combine quickly for an estimation of size and potential. This may catalyze a robust follow up program for definition drilling on both the Skye gold and Loki copper targets respectively. "

QP Statement

Jodie Gibson, M.Sc., P.Geo. is the Qualified Person for the Company, as defined by NI 43-101, and has reviewed and approved the contents of this press release.

For further information please contact:

Stakeholder Gold Corporation
cberlet@stakeholdergold.com
416 525 - 6869

Forward-Looking Information

This news release contains forward-looking information. All information, other than information of historical fact, constitute "forward-looking statements" and includes any information that addresses activities, events or developments that the Corporation believes, expects or anticipates will or may occur in the future including the Corporation's strategy, plans or future financial or operating performance.

When used in this news release, the words "estimate", "project", "anticipate", "expect", "intend", "believe", "hope", "may" and similar expressions, as well as "will", "shall" and other indications of future tense, are intended to identify forward-looking information. The forward-looking information is based on current expectations and applies only as of the date on which they were made. The factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated in such forward-looking information include, but are not limited to, the ability of the Corporation to fund the exploration expenditures required under the Agreement. Other factors such as uncertainties regarding government regulations could also affect the results. Other risks may be set out in the Corporation's annual financial statements, MD&A and other publicly filed documents.

The Corporation cautions that there can be no assurance that forward-looking information will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such information. Accordingly, investors should not place undue reliance on forward-looking information. Except as required by law, the Corporation does not assume any obligation to release publicly any revisions to forward-looking information contained in this press release to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof.

Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Service Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

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FAQ

What is the scope of Stakeholder Gold's (SKHRF) 2025 Ballarat drilling program?

The program includes 2,500 meters of drilling across 8-10 holes, with 2,000 meters at Skye Gold Zone and 500 meters at Loki Copper Zone.

Where are the Skye Gold and Loki Copper zones located within SKHRF's Ballarat project?

The zones are separated by 8-10 km and are situated on either side of the proposed Northern Gateway Road route.

What additional exploration activities will SKHRF conduct at Ballarat in 2025?

Additional activities include expanded soil grid surveys, geologic mapping and prospecting, and a LiDAR survey.

What is the main objective of SKHRF's 2025 Ballarat drilling program?

The main objective is to confirm structural controls, mineralization, and grade at both the Skye Gold Zone and Loki Copper Zone.