Halifax, Nova Scotia – January 6, 2026 – TheNewswire  – Zonte Metals Inc. (“Zonte” or the “Company”) (TSXV:ZON) (OTC:EREPF) is pleased to provide a review of the past year and a look ahead into 2026.  Dear Shareholders,We would like to begin by sincerely thanking you for your continued patience and support. The past several years has required discipline, perseverance, and belief in the long-term value of our assets and strategy. Your commitment has not gone unnoticed.We are now entering one of the stronges ...

Core Viewpoint - Mayo Lake Minerals Inc. has successfully sold its Trail-Minto Property for $1,000,000 to Banyan Gold Ltd, which will enhance its financial position and allow for an aggressive exploration program in 2026 on its remaining properties in the Mayo-Keno area [2][8]. Financial Transactions - The sale of the Trail-Minto Property will provide Mayo with $1,000,000 in cash, which is intended to be used for debt repayment and general working capital [2][4]. - Mayo has closed the first tranche of a private placement totaling $300,000, consisting of common share units and flow-through units priced at $0.05 each [6][10]. Exploration Plans - The company plans to initiate an exploration program in 2026, focusing on defining gold targets within the Anderson Gold Trend and trenching the Carlin West and AJ targets [11]. - Mayo retains 100% ownership of three highly prospective properties totaling 145.6 sq. km in the Mayo-Keno area, which is known for its Intrusion Related Gold Systems [3][4]. Property Details - The Trail-Minto Property sale includes a 2% Net Smelter Return (NSR), with Banyan having the option to buy back 1% of the NSR for $1,000,000 [2][8]. - The Mayo-Keno area has seen increased exploration activity, with significant resources reported by other companies in the region, including Banyan Gold and Sitka Gold [3][8]. Future Opportunities - The financial relief from the sale allows Mayo to pursue additional advanced properties in the northern Yukon and Alaska, which were previously unattainable due to financial constraints [4][8]. - The company aims to leverage the funds from the private placement and property sale to enhance its exploration capabilities and potentially acquire more valuable projects [8][11].

Core Viewpoint - White Gold Corp is raising C$20 million ($14.5 million) through a brokered private placement to fund exploration activities in the Yukon Territory of Canada [1] Group 1: Offering Details - Clarus Securities will act as the lead agent, issuing premium flow-through units at C$1.17 per unit, flow-through common shares at C$1.00 per share, and non-premium units at C$0.85 per unit [2] - Each premium unit consists of one flow-through share and one-half of a common share purchase warrant, while the non-premium unit includes one common share and one-half of a warrant, with each whole warrant exercisable at C$1.15 for 24 months [2] Group 2: Shareholder Participation - Agnico Eagle Mines, holding a 19.8% stake in White Gold, plans to participate in the offering to maintain its interest on a partially diluted basis [3] Group 3: Company Overview - White Gold owns a portfolio of 21 properties covering 3,051 km², representing 40% of the Yukon’s White Gold district, with its flagship project hosting four near-surface gold deposits [4] - The updated resource estimate indicates 1.73 million oz. of gold in indicated resources and 1.27 million oz. in inferred resources, positioning White Gold among the top 3 gold projects in the Yukon [5] Group 4: Future Plans and Exploration - The CEO of White Gold expressed intentions to increase the scale of the project and advance it to a Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA) to demonstrate its economic potential [6] - Ongoing exploration activities aim to unlock additional value across the extensive land package, targeting gold and critical mineral opportunities in the underexplored White Gold district [6] - Recent regional exploration has led to new discoveries and prospective targets, bordering significant gold and copper projects, including Newmont's Coffee project and Western Copper and Gold's Casino project [6]