Stakeholder Begins Ballarat Exploration, 2025

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Stakeholder Gold Corp. (TSXV: SRC) (OTC: SKHRF) has launched its 2025 exploration program at the Ballarat Gold-Copper Project in Yukon Territory's White Gold District. The program includes 1,600 meters of maiden diamond drilling across 8 drill holes, targeting two mineralization zones:

The Skye Gold Zone will see 1,200 meters of drilling across 6 holes, focusing on two subparallel gold soil trends spanning 1.9 km and 1.3 km. The Loki Copper Zone, located 7.5 km southeast, will undergo 400 meters of drilling across 2 holes, targeting a 2.3 km x 530 m copper anomaly.

Both zones are strategically positioned along the planned Resource Gateway Road route through the company's 18,741-hectare property, which is situated near Newmont's Coffee Gold Project and Western Copper and Gold's Casino Project.

Positive

• Strategic location near major mining projects and planned Resource Gateway Road
• Two distinct mineralization targets (gold and copper) within the property
• Comprehensive exploration program with 1,600 meters of maiden diamond drilling
• Similar structural setting to known successful deposits in the region

Negative

• Early-stage exploration with no confirmed mineralization or grade yet
• Results and potential discoveries remain speculative

Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - July 15, 2025) - Stakeholder Gold Corp. (TSXV: SRC) (OTC Pink: SKHRF) ("Stakeholder" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that the Company has initiated it's 2025 exploration program on the Ballarat Gold-Copper Project located in the heart of the White Gold District of the Yukon Territory, Canada. The exploration program this year will include maiden diamond drilling on both the Skye Gold Zone and the Loki Copper Zone targets.

Ballarat Exploration Program 2025

The Company is planning to drill 1,600 meters over 8 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 on either side of the planned route for the Resource Gateway Road. The Company expects to drill approximately 1,200 meters on the Skye Gold Zone and 400 meters on the Loki Copper Zone. For both targets the purpose of this initial drilling is to confirm structural controls, mineralization, and grade. In addition to the drilling, 2025 exploration activities will include further geologic mapping and prospecting.

Skye Gold Zone

The Skye Gold Zone is located in the north-center section of the Ballarat Gold-Copper Project claims and consists of two, subparallel, 1.9 km and 1.3 km gold in soil trends associated with ENE oriented structures. These subparallel structures are found to be coincident with low-resistivity zones outlined in the 2024 VLF-EM surveys. These low resistivity zones appear to dip moderately to steeply northwest and are interpreted as primary structural controls for gold mineralization in the district. This structural setting is very similar to other known zones of gold mineralization in the area, including the Golden Saddle deposit, which is located some 30 km to the northwest.

Drilling on the Skye Gold Zone will focus initially on the strongest gold in soil anomalies identified along the northern portion of the trend. This program will include up to 6 holes (1,200 m) testing a combined strike length of 200 m.

Loki Copper Zone

The Loki Copper Zone is located approximately 7.5 km SE of the Skye Gold Zone and consists of a 2.3 km x 530 m anomalous copper in soils signature associated with a WNW trending Jurassic aged intrusive unit. This intrusive unit is assigned to the Minto suite which indicates potential for mineralization similar to the Minto Cu-Ag-Au mine which is located some 92 km SE of the Ballarat Project area. The Loki Copper Zone is situated east of Ballarat Creek within the southeast sector of the Company's contiguous claim holdings, and approximately 1 km east of the route proposed for the Northern Gateway Road where it traverses the southern section of the Company's claim holdings.

Initial drilling on the Loki Copper Zone will consist of 2 drill holes (400 m) designed to cross through the copper in soil anomaly and contact the associated intrusive unit.

Figure 1: Ballarat Project, Skye Gold Zone & Loki Copper Zone.

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Figure 2: Ballarat Property regional location.

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"Our objective in 2025 is to be able to announce results confirming two new discoveries, one for each of the Skye Gold Zone and the Loki Copper Zone, on the Ballarat Gold-Copper Project in the heart of the White Gold District of the Yukon Territory. We have worked progressively towards this objective over several exploration seasons. This year is expected to be a pivotal year for Stakeholder and for our understanding of the mineralogical potential of the gold and copper trends, respectively, that we have identified and outlined on Ballarat," stated Christopher Berlet, CEO and Director of Stakeholder.

"If results of drilling confirm mineralization and grade as we expect them to, then we have the potential to identify two new discoveries which are separated by some 8 km and which are located on either side of the planned route for the Resource Gateway Road which is expected to traverse almost 17 km through the center of company claims. The locational advantages of these geological targets, when combined with our understanding of structure and footprint, can lead us quickly to an estimation of size and potential."

Ballarat Property

The Company's 100% owned; 18,741-hectare, contiguous claim position covers key ground features in the center of the rapidly evolving White Gold Mining & Exploration District. Stakeholder's claims are located in the relative center of the White Gold District, north and northeast of Newmont's Coffee Gold Project, due north of Western Copper and Gold Corporation's Casino Project and west, south, and east of White Gold's regional exploration initiatives.

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.

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FAQ

What is the scope of Stakeholder Gold's 2025 Ballarat exploration program?

The program includes 1,600 meters of maiden diamond drilling across 8 holes, with 1,200 meters planned for the Skye Gold Zone and 400 meters for the Loki Copper Zone, plus additional geologic mapping and prospecting.

Where is the Ballarat Gold-Copper Project located and how large is it?

The project is located in the White Gold District of Yukon Territory, Canada, comprising 18,741 hectares of contiguous claims, positioned near Newmont's Coffee Gold Project and Western Copper and Gold's Casino Project.

What are the two main mineralization zones being explored at SKHRF's Ballarat project?

The two zones are the Skye Gold Zone, featuring two subparallel gold soil trends of 1.9 km and 1.3 km, and the Loki Copper Zone, which contains a 2.3 km x 530 m copper anomaly, separated by approximately 8-10 km.

How does the Skye Gold Zone's structure compare to other deposits in the region?

The Skye Gold Zone's structural setting, with moderately to steeply northwest-dipping low-resistivity zones, is similar to the Golden Saddle deposit located 30 km northwest of the property.

What is the significance of the Resource Gateway Road for SKHRF's Ballarat project?

The planned Resource Gateway Road will traverse approximately 17 km through the center of company claims, with both the Skye Gold Zone and Loki Copper Zone situated on either side, providing strategic access to the exploration targets.