Scottie Commences 2025 Drilling Program to Expand and Further De-Risk Existing Resources to Inform PEA

Core Viewpoint - Scottie Resources Corp. has commenced a drilling program at its Scottie Gold Mine Project to expand and de-risk existing resources, aiming to inform a Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA) scheduled for October 2025 [1][2]. Group 1: Drilling Program Highlights - The drilling program includes three diamond drill rigs actively working on site, focusing on both the Scottie Gold Mine and the adjacent Blueberry Contact Zone [1]. - The program is designed to address key development milestones identified during winter desktop work, with drilling being a cornerstone to gather essential technical data for mine design [2]. - The company aims to deliver a low-capex PEA on a Direct Shipment Ore scenario, highlighting the untapped value of the Scottie Gold Mine Project [2]. Group 2: Technical Studies - In addition to drilling, Scottie has initiated several technical studies, including Baseline Environmental Studies to support a mine permit amendment process [3][5]. - Geotechnical studies have been launched to assess rock characteristics and pit slope stability, which will inform pit design and underground mining methods for the upcoming PEA [7]. Group 3: Resource Upgrade and Expansion - The drilling program will focus on upgrading resources from inferred to indicated status and expanding the Blueberry Contact Zone, particularly targeting the open pit and upper portions of the underground resource [4]. - Detailed testing will be conducted on the siltstone side of the contact zone, which is expected to add ounces to the current pit shell and underground stope shapes [4]. - Continued drilling will also take place on the Scottie Gold Mine P-Zone and the Wolf Zone target, which was discovered in 2024 [4]. Group 4: Company Overview - Scottie Resources Corp. owns a 100% interest in the Scottie Gold Mine Property, which includes the Blueberry Contact Zone and the past-producing Scottie Gold Mine [8]. - The company also holds interests in other projects, including the Georgia Project and the Cambria Project, totaling approximately 58,500 hectares of mineral claims in the Stewart Mining Camp, part of British Columbia's Golden Triangle [9].