Mr. John Power reports

ATHENA GOLD ANNOUNCES RESIGNATION OF DIRECTOR

Athena Gold Corp.'s Markus Janser has resigned from the board of directors, effective immediately, due to demands of his full-time commitments. Mr. Janser joined the board in 2021, and served as an independent director and member of the audit committee. Mr. Janser has been a key figure in guiding the company's growth and success, and the board of directors expresses deep gratitude for his invaluable contributions. The board is actively engaged in identifying and evaluating alternatives with respect to the appointment of a new independent director to fill the vacancy left by Mr. Janser's departure. John Power, the company's chief executive officer, will replace Mr. Janser on the audit committee until such time as a successor can be found.

About Athena Gold Corp.

Athena is engaged in the business of exploring its 100-per-cent-owned Excelsior Springs project located approximately 45 miles southwest of Goldfield, Nev., and the acquisition of addition mineral properties of merit.

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