Mr. Gino Roger reports

MIDLAND, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH BARRICK, COMMENCES AN EXPLORATION PROGRAM FOR GOLD ON THE LEWIS PROJECT

Midland Exploration Inc. has started an exploration program on its Lewis project in the Abitibi region. The Lewis project is subject to an option agreement signed with Barrick Gold Inc. in November, 2025 (see press release by Midland dated Nov. 17, 2025), and consists of 154 exclusive exploration rights covering an area of about 86 square kilometres.

Highlights:

• The 2026 exploration program includes geological mapping combined with structural data measurements to refine the geological understanding of the project;
• Project-scale till sampling survey with a total of 167 planned sample sites.

The exploration program, designed by Barrick as project operator, aims to refine the geological and structural knowledge on the Lewis project to further evaluate its potential for gold mineralization at the project scale. These field data will aid in targeting for orogenic and magmatic-hydrothermal style gold mineralization. Systematic geological mapping traverses are planned to cover the project with an emphasis on the known deformation corridor, with a planned total of about 76 linear kilometres of traverse coverage. The Red Giant and Golden Nest showings will also be revisited (see press releases by Midland dated Oct. 15, 2020, and Aug. 19, 2021).

A second phase of exploration consisting of a till sampling survey is planned for September. A total of 167 till sample sites are planned at a spacing of 300 metres along lines spaced at 1,000 metres and oriented perpendicular to the regional southwest glacial ice flow direction. The till sampling will evaluate the deformation corridor for signatures or dispersal trails for gold mineralization.

Lewis project

The Lewis project covers a position characterized by a regional flexure proximal to the Guercheville-Opawica deformation zone. The project is located approximately 60 kilometres northwest of the Nelligan deposit, which hosts 106.395 million tonnes of inferred resources grading 0.96 gram per tonne gold for 5.16 million ounces of gold and also 102,845,000 tonnes of indicated resources grading 0.85 g/t Au for 3.12 million ounces of gold (see press release by Iamgold Corp. dated Feb. 20, 2025). In addition, approximately 10 kilometres west of the Lewis project lies the former Lac Shortt mine, which historically produced 2.7 million tonnes at a grade of 4.6 g/t Au (source: MRNF-SIGEOM).

Cautionary statements

Mineralization occurring at deposits and former mines mentioned in this press release is not necessarily indicative of mineralization that may be intersected on projects held by Midland described in this press release.

About Midland Exploration Inc.

Midland targets the mineral potential of Quebec to make the discovery of new deposits of gold and critical metals. Midland is proud to count on reputable partners such as Barrick, Rio Tinto Exploration Canada Inc., BHP Canada Inc., Centerra Gold Inc., Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd., Wallbridge Mining Company Ltd., Fresnillo PLC, Electric Elements Mining Corp., Soquem Inc., Nunavik Mineral Exploration Fund and Abcourt Mines Inc. Midland prefers to work in partnership and intends to quickly conclude additional agreements in regard to newly acquired properties. Management is currently reviewing other opportunities and projects to build up Midland's portfolio and generate shareholder value.

Qualified person and chief geologist Jean-Francois Lariviere, PGeo, PhD, prepared, reviewed and approved this press release and verified the project data as Midland's qualified person within the meaning of National Instrument 43-101.

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