Mr. David Russell reports

GALLEON GOLD COMPLETES BOX CUT EXCAVATION AT WEST CACHE PROJECT

Galleon Gold Corp. has successfully completed the box cut excavation at its 100-per-cent-owned West Cache gold project in Timmins, Ont.

"We are very pleased with the progress achieved to date," said David Russell, chief executive officer. "I want to recognize our team and contractors for their strong performance and commitment to safe work practices, particularly during an abnormally challenging winter season. Achieving this milestone reflects their focus, discipline and execution on site."

Milestone -- box cut excavation

The excavation has progressed as planned, with the bedrock face now fully exposed, marking a significant milestone in advancing the project toward the next phase of development.

The excavation walls have been constructed at a 4:1 slope ratio, in accordance with design specifications, and the company has commenced armoring of the walls to further stabilize and secure the area. With access to competent bedrock established, preparation for construction and blasting for the box cut is under way.

The company's geologists have initiated a mapping and sampling program over the exposed bedrock area to assess the westward extension of mineralized zones that are modelled in the current mineral resource estimate.

Why this matters

Completion of the overburden excavation enables the start of the box cut which is required to safely begin the decline into the planned bulk sampling area. Construction of the box cut signals the project is transitioning into underground development.

The company has identified a series of measurable milestones to track progress, and deliver transparency for both management, stakeholders and shareholders while executing its strategy to systematically derisk the project. To date the company has: completed a rigorous permitting process required to commence development for the bulk sample program. Structured and secured a comprehensive financing package to fully finance surface and underground development. Advanced initial site preparation and development planning with surface and haul roads near completion, temporary water treatment plant operational, new hydro line built, and energized.

What is next

The company will provide regular updates as it achieves the remaining surface and site development milestones. Upcoming announcements are expected to include completion of surface works for the administration complex, construction of the water treatment ponds, and advancement of the box cut and portal.

Upon commencement of ramp development, the company will provide further updates outlining key underground milestones, including timelines for stope extraction and processing.

Technical content and qualified person

The technical content of this news release has been reviewed and approved by Leah Page, PGeo, vice-president, exploration, and a qualified person (QP) as defined in National Instrument 43-101 -- Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects.

About the West Cache gold project

The West Cache gold project is an advanced-stage gold exploration project covering approximately 11,600 hectares located 13 kilometres west of Timmins, Ont., on Provincial Highway 101. It is situated in the Western Porcupine gold camp along the Destor-Porcupine fault zone within the Abitibi greenstone belt, approximately seven km northeast of Pan American Silver's Timmins West mine. The mining lease area hosts the current mineral resource estimate near the centre, with additional exploration targets to the north and south. The mineral resource estimate is contained within the Porcupine sedimentary basin, a favourable litho-structural corridor with over five km of strike length on the property. Mineralization is open in all directions and at depth.

About Galleon Gold Corp.

Galleon Gold is advancing the West Cache gold project with a disciplined, derisking strategy centered on resource growth and an upcoming 86,500-tonne bulk sample program, positioning the company to unlock long-term shareholder value.

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