Big Ridge Announces Award of Stock Options

Big Ridge Gold Corp. (TSXV: BRAU) (OTCQB: ALVLF) (" Big Ridge " or the " Company ") has awarded share-based compensation to officers and non-executive directors, with all awards effective July 1, 2026. Big Ridge awarded a total of 4,300,000 options to its officers under the terms of the Company's Amended and Restated Option Plan. These options are exercisable at a price of $0.45 per share, expire on July 1, 2031, and vested immediately upon grant. About Big Ridge Big Ridge Gold Corp. is an exploration and development company managed by a disciplined and experienced team of officers and directors. The Company is committed to the development of advanced stage mining projects using industry best practices combined with strong social licence from local communities. Big Ridge owns a 100% interest in its flagship Hope Brook Gold Project, located in Newfoundland and Labrador. Big Ridge also owns a 100% interest in the highly prospective Oxford Gold Project located in Manitoba and the Destiny Gold Project in Quebec. Acknowledgement Big Ridge acknowledges and appreciates the Newfoundland and Labrador Ministry of Natural Resources' financial support of the Company's 2023 exploration programs through the Junior Exploration Assistance (JEA) Program. For more details regarding the Company's projects, please visit our website at www.bigridgegold.com ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD, Mike Bandrowski, President & CEO BIG RIDGE GOLD CORP. 18 King St. East, Suite 1400 Toronto, ON, M5C 1C4 Tel: 416-540-5480 Email: [email protected]