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Looking ahead to the balance of 2026, I remain confident in our team’s ability to continue delivering strong execution across development work, mining activities and operational readiness as we advance through ramp up. This includes ongoing work to advance access into both the 904 mining complex and Fork deposit, which represent important non remanent mining areas within the broader mine plan.”
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Financial Results
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Financial results during the quarter reflected the early-stage nature of the ramp up phase with the allocation of fixed operating costs across lower ounces produced, together with continued investment in underground development and infrastructure associated with post commercial production ramp up.
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The Company ended the quarter with $35.9 million in cash and continues to maintain financial flexibility as ramp up activities advance.
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Operational Update
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During the quarter, mining activities were primarily focused on sill development within the South Austin area and the 4447 mining complex while the Company continued advancing development and infrastructure activities across the operation.
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As previously disclosed in the Company’s 2026 guidance news release (see news release dated April 23, 2026), access to the 4447 mining complex was re-sequenced from mid Q1 2026 into the second quarter of 2026 as part of a broader operational prioritization focused on long term mine flexibility and development advancement.
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The Company continues to advance development toward additional mining areas including Austin 904, Fork and the eastern connection drift toward the Derlak complex. Concurrently, work related to Phase 1 of the shaft refurbishment program remains on track for H2 2026.
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Webcast Details
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The Company will host a webcast on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at 8:00 am PT / 11:00 am ET to discuss the results. Registration will open 20 minutes prior to the event start time.
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Annual General Meeting Details
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WRLG will hold its annual general meeting of shareholders (“Annual Meeting”) on Wednesday, June 10, 2026 commencing at 10:00 am PT. Information regarding how to participate in the Annual Meeting has been distributed to shareholders and is also available for download at Annual General Meeting – West Red Lake Gold. Shareholders who cannot attend the Annual Meeting in person are invited to join online for listening purposes only.
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Suite 3123 – 595 Burrard Street, Three Bentall Centre, Vancouver, BC V7X 1J1 Canada
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Qualified Persons
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The technical information presented in this news release has been reviewed and approved by Will Robinson, P.Geo., Vice President of Exploration for West Red Lake Gold and the Qualified Person for exploration at the West Red Lake Project, and by Hayley Halsall-Whitney, P.Eng., Vice President of Operations for West Red Lake Gold and the Qualified Person for technical services at the West Red Lake Project, as defined by National Instrument 43-101 – Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects.
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About West Red Lake Gold Mines
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West Red Lake Gold Mines Ltd. is a Canadian gold producer and developer advancing a high-grade, district scale opportunity in the Red Lake district of Ontario. The Company’s flagship Madsen Mine has recently achieved commercial production and is positioned as the central hub of a growing multi asset platform. The Company controls a 47 km² land package in one of the world’s most prolific mining districts, which has historically produced over 20 million ounces of gold from high grade systems1. West Red Lake also owns the Rowan Property in Red Lake, covering 31 km² that includes three past producing mines (Rowan, Mount Jamie and Red Summit) and represents a key source of future production growth.
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