Aircraft Incident Near Prince George, British Columbia

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Evergold (OTC:EVGUF, TSXV:EVER) reported that two members of its exploration team were aboard an aircraft that made an emergency landing on Foothills Boulevard in Prince George, British Columbia, on August 20, 2026. The aircraft, operated by Sekani Air, struck several vehicles, and Evergold has been informed that a person in one of those vehicles has died.

The aircraft was transporting Evergold personnel south for a scheduled break from work at the Golden Lion Project. According to the company, both Evergold crew members and other passengers, including personnel from several other mineral exploration companies and the pilot, are safe and uninjured. Evergold emphasized its commitment to safety and said it will support its project crew members and their families and provide updates as the accident investigation progresses.

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TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / August 21, 2026 / Evergold Corp. (TSXV:EVER) ("Evergold" or the "Company") confirms that two members of its exploration team were aboard the aircraft involved in an emergency landing on Foothills Boulevard in Prince George, B.C., on the afternoon of August 20, 2026.

Unfortunately, the aircraft struck several vehicles as the pilot was forced to make an emergency landing on a busy public road. Tragically, the Company has learned that a person in one of those vehicles has since passed away. On behalf of Evergold Corp. and all our associated contractors, we extend our most sincere condolences to the family, friends, and loved ones of the deceased during this difficult time.

The aircraft involved in the accident, operated by Sekani Air Ltd., was transporting the Company's personnel south on a scheduled break from work on Evergold's Golden Lion Project. We can confirm that both Golden Lion Project crew members aboard the aircraft are safe and uninjured.

In addition to Evergold's personnel, other passengers on board included personnel from several other mineral exploration companies as well as the pilot; they too are safe and uninjured.

The Company would like to re-emphasize its strong commitment to the safety of our employees, contractors, and the public. We will support our project's crew members and their families as needed following this incident, and we will provide updates as appropriate while the investigation into this tragic accident progresses.

On Behalf of the Board of Directors

Alex Walcott, P.Geo
President ,CEO & Director

For additional information, please contact:

Alex Walcott, P.Geo
President ,CEO & Director
Tel: (604) 891-6200
E: alex.walcott@evergoldcorp.ca

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Information

This news release includes certain "forward-looking statements" which are not comprised of historical facts. Forward-looking statements include estimates and statements that describe the Company's future plans, objectives or goals, including words to the effect that the Company or management expects a stated condition or result to occur. Forward-looking statements may be identified by such terms as "believes", "anticipates", "expects", "estimates", "may", "could", "would", "will", or "plan". Since forward-looking statements are based on assumptions and address future events and conditions, by their very nature they involve inherent risks and uncertainties. Although these statements are based on information currently available to the Company, the Company provides no assurance that actual results will meet management's expectations. Risks, uncertainties and other factors involved with forward-looking information could cause actual events, results, performance, prospects and opportunities to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking information. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from such forward-looking information include, but are not limited to, risks related to the failure to identify mineral resources, delays in obtaining or failures to obtain required governmental, environmental or other project approvals, political risks, inability to fulfill the duty to accommodate First Nations, uncertainties relating to the availability and costs of financing needed in the future, changes in equity markets, inflation, changes in exchange rates, fluctuations in commodity prices, delays in the development of projects, capital and operating costs varying significantly from estimates and the other risks involved in the mineral exploration and development industry, and those risks set out in the Company's public documents filed on SEDAR. Although the Company believes that the assumptions and factors used in preparing the forward-looking information in this news release are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on such information, which only applies as of the date of this news release, and no assurance can be given that such events will occur in the disclosed time frames or at all. The Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, other than as required by law.

SOURCE: Evergold Corp.

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FAQ

What happened in the Evergold (EVGUF) aircraft incident near Prince George on August 20, 2026?

An aircraft carrying Evergold personnel made an emergency landing on Foothills Boulevard in Prince George, striking several vehicles. According to Evergold, its two Golden Lion Project crew members and other passengers, including the pilot, were reported safe and uninjured after the incident.

Were any Evergold (EVGUF) employees injured in the Prince George aircraft emergency landing?

No Evergold employees were injured in the incident. According to Evergold, both Golden Lion Project crew members aboard the Sekani Air aircraft are safe and uninjured, as are other passengers from several mineral exploration companies and the pilot involved in the emergency landing.

Was there a fatality connected to the Evergold (EVGUF) related aircraft accident in British Columbia?

Yes, one person in a vehicle struck by the aircraft has died. According to Evergold, the aircraft hit several vehicles during the emergency landing, and the company has learned that a person in one of those vehicles has since passed away, extending condolences to their family and loved ones.

Where were Evergold (EVGUF) personnel traveling from in the aircraft incident near Prince George?

They were traveling from work at the Golden Lion Project. According to Evergold, the Sekani Air aircraft was transporting the company’s personnel south on a scheduled break from duties at its Golden Lion mineral exploration project when the emergency landing on Foothills Boulevard occurred.

How is Evergold (EVGUF) responding to the aircraft incident involving its Golden Lion Project crew?

Evergold stated it is committed to safety and supporting its staff. According to Evergold, the company will support its Golden Lion Project crew members and their families as needed and will provide updates as the investigation into the tragic aircraft accident progresses.

Which airline operated the aircraft involved in the Evergold (EVGUF) incident near Prince George?

The aircraft was operated by Sekani Air. According to Evergold, the Sekani Air aircraft was carrying its Golden Lion Project personnel and other mineral exploration company staff, along with the pilot, when the emergency landing on Foothills Boulevard in Prince George occurred on August 20, 2026.