Mr. Sean Kingsley reports

GOLD HUNTER RESOURCES AWARDS DRILLING AND INFRASTRUCTURE CONTRACT TO MCL DRILLING OF DEER LAKE, NEWFOUNDLAND

Gold Hunter Resources Inc. has awarded another key contract for its 2026 inaugural drill program at the Great Northern project, Newfoundland.

MCL Drilling will provide diamond drilling services and infrastructure construction support for the company's inaugural 2026 drill program, which is designed to be up to 10,000 metres of diamond drilling. MCL is based out of Deer Lake, Nfld., which is approximately 85 kilometres south (one-hour drive) of the centre of the project by road.

The company is well equipped to provide the support required for the planned program, with equipment depth exceeding project needs; experienced crews for drilling, drill pad construction, infrastructure works (roads, bridges, trail clearing), and in-house mechanical support, with its main workshop located in Deer Lake.

Sean Kingsley, president and chief executive officer of Gold Hunter, commented:

"We are looking forward to working with Desmond Major and his team, we're particularly keen on their depth of talents and local knowledge and experience they will bring to our operations with their multiple drill rigs and capable crews. What also stands out to us is their commitment to environmental stewardship and best practices in all the tasks they take on. They are involved in mineral exploration, forestry, industrial and road construction, as well as bridge and wharf work. Their abilities exceed our current needs and will be a great addition to our team."

About the 2026 exploration program

The company is planning to conduct an extensive drill program across the Great Northern project, conducting up to 10,000 metres of diamond drill core. Equity Exploration Consultants Ltd. has been engaged to manage all exploration activities. Program commencement is anticipated in the coming weeks, with permits already in place to commence drilling once crews and equipment are mobilized to site.

Exploration management: Equity Exploration Consultants Ltd.

Equity is a senior geological consulting firm based in Vancouver, B.C., with nearly 40 years of experience managing large, complex drill programs for both junior and major mining companies across North America. This engagement gives Gold Hunter immediate access to a highly experienced exploration team.

Drilling and infrastructure support: MCL Drilling

MCL Drilling is a division of Majors Contracting Ltd., a privately owned, family business with more than 35 years of experience in timber harvesting and forest biomass production; transmission line clearing; support for transmission line construction; forest road and bridge construction; road maintenance and snow clearing; highway bridge construction and maintenance; and trucking.

The company operates to guidelines that meet the ISO 14001 Environmental Management System Standard, the CSA Z809 Sustainable Forest Management Standard and the Forest Stewardship Council's (FSC) Boreal Forest Standard.

Qualified person

The scientific and technical information contained in this news release has been reviewed and approved by Rory Kutluoglu, BSc, PGeo, vice-president of exploration for Gold Hunter Resources, and a qualified person as defined under National Instrument 43-101 -- Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects. Mr. Kutluoglu is a professional geologist registered with Engineers and Geoscientists British Columbia (EGBC) and a fellow of both the Society of Economic Geologists and Geological Society of London.

About Gold Hunter Resources Inc.

Gold Hunter Resources is a Canadian mineral exploration company focused on acquiring and advancing high-potential precious and base metal projects. The company employs a data-driven approach to exploration, combining modern techniques with historical data sets to identify and develop district-scale opportunities.

Following the successful divestiture of its first consolidated district to FireFly Metals Ltd., Gold Hunter has assembled the Great Northern project, covering 26,237 hectares and over 35 kilometres of strike length along the prospective Doucers Valley Fault structure in Newfoundland. Within the Doucers Valley fault, over 50 kilometres of potential splays and secondary faults with known mineralization and potential for additional mineralization have been identified. The company is committed to responsible exploration, meaningful stakeholder engagement and delivering long-term value to shareholders.

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