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TSX Venture: RCT

Frankfurt: R5I

Suite 1305-1090 W. Georgia St., Vancouver, BC, V6E 3V7 t Phone: 604.685.9316t Fax: 604.683.1585

News Release

ROCHESTER GRANTS STOCK OPTIONS

Vancouver, British Columbia - February 21, 2025: - Rochester Resources Ltd. (the "Company" or "Rochester") (TSXV: RCT) announces the granting of stock options to officers and directors of the Company for the purchase of up to 2,520,000 common shares, at an exercise price of $0.05 per share, for a period of four years.

ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD

"Nick DeMare"

CEO and Director

Tel: 604.685.9316

Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.