Mr. Rod Husband reports

EPIC GOLD ANNOUNCES A NON-BROKERED PRIVATE PLACEMENT

Epic Gold Corp. has arranged a non-brokered private placement of up to $3.15-million through the issuance of up to 22.5 million units at a price of 14 cents per unit. Each unit will be composed of one common share and one common share purchase warrant. Each warrant is exercisable to purchase one common share at a price of 20 cents per share for a period of 42 months from the date of the close of the private placement.

The company intends to pay finders' fees in accordance with the policies of the Canadian Securities Exchange. The offering is subject to approval by the CSE, and all securities are subject to a four-month hold period.

Proceeds raised from the issuance of the units will be used by Epic Gold for exploration on its Canadian mineral properties and general working capital.

About Epic Gold Corp.

Epic Gold is a well-financed gold exploration company anchored by historical gold resources across its four projects (see news releases dated May 13, 2025, June 3, 2025, Oct. 8, 2025, and Dec. 16, 2025). Epic provides a combination of a proven management team, a strong cash position (approximately $7-million in cash and equivalents), Tier 1 jurisdiction exposure, and multiple potential discovery and transaction-driven catalysts.

We seek Safe Harbor.