Mr. Rod Husband reports

EXPLOITS DISCOVERY ANNOUNCES NAME CHANGE AND CORPORATE UPDATE

Exploits Discovery Corp. intends change its name to Epic Gold Corp. and its stock symbol to EPG. Upon completion, the common shares of the company will commence trading under the company's new name.

2026 plans

Further to the company' previously announced leadership transition on Jan. 26, 2026, Rod Husband, president and chief executive officer, outlines the company's strategic road map and priorities for 2026:

"Our immediate team priorities are clear:

1. Technical evaluation and prioritization across the portfolio -- what we advance first and why;
2. Speed of execution -- shortening turnaround times from data to decisions;
3. Budget discipline and capital allocation -- deploying the treasury only where we see compelling, risk-adjusted return potential;
4. Transparent communication -- clear milestones and timely, disciplined disclosure (no noise).

"Near-term work is focused on:

• Advancing the highest-priority exploration and resource catalysts;
• Refining targets using a disciplined technical approach;
• Evaluating additional opportunities that fit our strategy - -without stretching our team or our treasury.

"Where we've already disclosed specific programs, budgets or timelines, those remain the reference points we will build on. Any material updates will be communicated through formal news release and updated investor materials.

"We appreciate the continued support of our shareholders and stakeholders. This transition is about aligning leadership with the company's next phase -- where technical experience, execution pace and disciplined capital allocation matter most.

"The company is updating its corporate presentation and communications materials, and investors can continue to find the latest information on the company's website and through its news releases."

Exploration update

Approximately 3,000 metres have been drilled to date at the company's Fenton project in Quebec and the company has made the decision to extend the winter drill program by up to an additional 2,000 metres. This program was following up a successful phase 1 field program and is designed to:

• Confirm and expand high-grade mineralization identified on surface outside of the Fenton main zone;
• Test strong sulphide-rich geophysical targets with a similar footprint to that at the Fenton main zone;
• Follow up on newly identified surface anomalies.

In parallel, the company is continuing its phase 1 evaluation at Wilson, Benoist and Hawkins using updated geological models, historical and current geophysical, geochemical and geological data, all in the context of current gold prices to study the potential scale and potential of these projects. Once this work is complete, the company will use the information to guide follow-up programs on each project.

The company continues its active evaluation of other potential acquisition/investment opportunities where capital investment offers the highest possible returns.

With a strong balance sheet, an expanding project pipeline and multiple exploration and resource catalysts ahead, the company is well positioned to deliver meaningful value creation in 2026.

Meet the team

Exploits will attend key industry conferences as part of its continued commitment to enhancing market visibility and shareholder engagement. Exploits will participate in the following investment conferences and invites everyone to drop by the company's booth to meet team members and listen to its presentations to learn more about the company:

• Red Cloud Pre-PDAC Mining Showcase, Toronto, Feb. 26, 2026, to Feb. 27, 2026;
• Metals Investor Forum, Toronto, Feb. 27, 2026, to Feb. 28, 2026;
• Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada Convention (PDAC), Toronto, March 1, 2026, to March 4, 2026.

In addition, the company will host a series of webinars, investor events and one-on-one meetings in various cities in the coming weeks. Full details on these events will be posted to che Company's website. To request an invitation, send an e-mail to investors@exploits.gold.

Stock option grant

The company also announces that, in accordance with the company's omnibus long-term incentive plan, it has granted to Mr. Husband incentive stock options to purchase one million common shares at a price of 7.5 cents per share, exercisable on or before Feb. 10, 2029.

Qualified person

The scientific and technical information contained in this news release has been reviewed and approved by Mark Richardson, PGeo (OGQ permit No. 10929), a qualified person as defined by National Instrument 43-101. He is a non-independent technical consultant to Exploits and overseeing the gold exploration programs in Quebec.

About Exploits Discovery Corp.

Exploits is a well-financed gold exploration company, anchored historical gold resources across its four projects (see news releases dated May 13, 2025, June 3, 2025, Oct. 8, 2025, and Dec. 16, 2025). Exploits provides a combination of a proven management team, a strong cash position (approximately $15-million in cash and equivalents), Tier 1 jurisdiction exposure, and multiple potential discovery- and transaction-driven catalysts.

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