Recent Discovery at Froome Mine Expands Along Strike and Down-Dip; Drilling at Depth Shows Potential to Extend Mine Life: 7.7 gpt gold over 20.4 m & 23.5 gpt gold over 3.7 m (true widths)

Core Insights - McEwen Inc. has announced new drill results from its Froome Mine, indicating significant geological potential and active drilling to expand results [1][2] Group 1: Drill Results and Mineralization - The recent drill results have extended high-grade gold mineralization by 100 meters vertically, marking a 45% increase since July 2025 [2] - Gold mineralization has been extended up to 50 meters west, which may increase the number of defined ounces per vertical meter, thereby lowering future production costs [5] - Some of the deepest intersections confirm that gold mineralization remains open at depth, suggesting additional resources exist below the current planned limit of the mine [4] Group 2: Economic Implications - The potential to extend Froome's mine life and improve economics is highlighted, with mining expected to commence in H1 2026 in areas near recently completed underground infrastructure [6][9] - Greater mining flexibility is anticipated, enabling higher production and lower costs, with mill feed from multiple sources expected from H2 2026 [9] Group 3: Future Plans - Surface diamond drilling will continue into Q1 2026 to further define the mineralization that remains open to the west and at depth [17] - An updated resource estimate for Froome West is planned for publication at the end of February 2026 [17]