Rise Gold Announces Closing of Second Sale of Industrial Land and Paying Off the Secured Debt

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Rise Gold Corp (OTCQB: RYES) has completed the second sale of industrial land for $2.5M, following the first sale of $1.8M announced in November 2024. The total land sale of 66 acres adjacent to the Idaho-Maryland Mine Property amounts to $4.3M. The second transaction includes a 5% annual interest payment until the full amount is paid by May 2027. The company used $680,000 to clear its secured debt, with remaining funds supporting operations and legal claims against Nevada County. Rise maintains an option to repurchase the land if mining operations are approved. The company retains its core 53-acre I-M Mine Property, 56-acre Centennial property, and 2,585 acres of mineral rights. Rise has filed a Writ of Mandamus regarding vested mining rights and may pursue a $400M takings claim if unsuccessful.

Positive

• Successful completion of $4.3M total land sale transactions
• Complete elimination of secured debt with $680,000 payment
• Retention of repurchase option for sold land if mining operations are approved
• Potential $400M takings claim value based on comparable mines and historic yields
• Company maintains ownership of core mining properties and all mineral rights

Negative

• Risk of mineral estate losing all value if Writ of Mandamus is unsuccessful
• Ongoing legal dispute with Nevada County over mining rights
• Second sale payment of $1.25M deferred until May 2027

Grass Valley, California--(Newsfile Corp. - May 29, 2025) - Rise Gold Corp. (CSE: RISE) (OTCQB: RYES) (the "Company") announces it has closed the second sale agreement of land for a sale price of $2.5 million.

On November 27, 2024, Rise announced the sale of 66 acres of industrial land located adjacent to the Company's Idaho-Maryland Mine Property (the "I-M Mine Property") for $4.3 million to an arm's length third party in two transactions. The first of these transactions covered 16 acres of land for total consideration of $1.8 million, including $900,000 at closing, minus certain transaction fees, and an additional $900,000 due on November 27, 2026. Rise negotiated a discounted, accelerated payment with the purchaser whereby the Company received $702,000 on January 15, 2025 in lieu of the payment due in 2026.

The second sale agreement covered 50 acres of land for a total sale price of $2.5 million and this transaction closed on May 27, 2025, with half of the sale price paid on closing and the other half due on May 27, 2027. Commencing on the closing date, the buyer will pay monthly interest at an annual rate of 5% per year on the balance of the purchase price until it is paid in full. A portion of the proceeds totaling $680,000 was allocated to pay off the remaining balance of the Company's secured debt, and the balance of the funds is available to the Company to support operations and its legal claims against Nevada County ("the County").

Rise and the purchaser have also executed an option agreement whereby the Company may repurchase the 66 acres of land being sold for the sale price plus the cost of any capital improvements plus an increase of five percent per year on the condition that Rise acquires final government approval to perform mining operations at the I-M Mine Property.

The Company retains ownership of the I-M Mine Property, which is comprised of 53 acres of land surrounding the New Brunswick shaft, as well as its nearby 56-acre Centennial property, and it retains all of its 2,585 acres of mineral rights.

As previously disclosed in its press release dated May 13, 2024, the Company has submitted a Writ of Mandamus (the "Writ") to the Superior Court of California for the County of Nevada (the "Court") asking the Court to compel the Board of Supervisors of Nevada County to follow applicable law and grant Rise recognition of its constitutionally-protected, grandfathered vested right to operate the Mine.

Rise's litigation attorneys at Cooper & Kirk have advised the Company that should the Writ be unsuccessful, Rise's mineral estate will lose all value, which will allow Rise to bring a takings action in federal court against the County under the Fifth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. The remedy for an unconstitutional taking is the payment of just compensation, which is the fair market value of the property taken. Based on comparable mines and historic yields at the I-M Mine, management believes the fair market value of Rise's mineral estate is at least $400 million.

About Rise Gold Corp.

Rise Gold is an exploration-stage mining company incorporated in Nevada, USA. The Company's principal asset is the historic past-producing Idaho-Maryland Gold Mine located in Nevada County, California, USA.

On behalf of the Board of Directors:

Joseph Mullin
President and CEO
Rise Gold Corp.

For further information, please contact:

RISE GOLD CORP.
345 Crown Point Circle, Suite 600
Grass Valley, CA 95945
T: 917.349.0060
jmullin@risegoldcorp.com
www.risegoldcorp.com

The CSE has not reviewed, approved or disapproved the contents of this news release.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of applicable securities laws. Forward-looking statements are frequently characterized by words such as "plan", "expect", "project", "intend", "believe", "anticipate", "estimate" and other similar words or statements that certain events or conditions "may" or "will" occur.

Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, there can be no assurance that such expectations will prove to be correct. Such forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions related to certain factors including, without limitation, obtaining all necessary approvals, meeting expenditure and financing requirements, compliance with environmental regulations, title matters, operating hazards, metal prices, political and economic factors, competitive factors, general economic conditions, relationships with vendors and strategic partners, governmental regulation and supervision, seasonality, technological change, industry practices, and one-time events that may cause actual results, performance or developments to differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements and information contained in this release. Rise undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statements or information except as required by law.

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FAQ

What is the total value of Rise Gold's (RYES) recent land sales?

Rise Gold's total land sales amount to $4.3M, comprising two transactions: a $1.8M sale for 16 acres and a $2.5M sale for 50 acres of industrial land adjacent to the Idaho-Maryland Mine Property.

How did Rise Gold (RYES) use the proceeds from its recent land sale?

Rise Gold used $680,000 from the land sale proceeds to pay off its remaining secured debt, with the balance allocated to support operations and legal claims against Nevada County.

What mining properties does Rise Gold (RYES) still own after the land sales?

Rise Gold retains ownership of the 53-acre I-M Mine Property around the New Brunswick shaft, the 56-acre Centennial property, and 2,585 acres of mineral rights.

What is the potential value of Rise Gold's (RYES) takings claim against Nevada County?

Based on comparable mines and historic yields, management estimates the fair market value of Rise's mineral estate at approximately $400 million for the potential takings claim.

What are the terms of Rise Gold's (RYES) option to repurchase the sold land?

Rise Gold can repurchase the 66 acres for the sale price plus capital improvements cost plus 5% per year, conditional on obtaining final government approval for mining operations at the I-M Mine Property.