Ridgeline Minerals Corp. (TSX-V: RDG) (OTCQB: RDGMF) (FSE: 0GC0) is pleased to announce that it has entered into a purchase and sale agreement dated August 3, 2026 with Nevada Gold Mines LLC, a joint venture between Barrick and Newmont, pursuant to which NGM has acquired all of Ridgeline’s interests in the Swift, Black Ridge, Bell Creek and Atlas gold exploration projects  (Figure 1) in an all-cash transaction totaling US$23,150,000 (or C$32,706,320¹).

The Transaction was completed effective August 3, 2026, wherein NGM acquired a 100% ownership interest in the Projects for a one-time US$23,150,000 cash payment on closing.

Chad Peters, Ridgeline’s President, CEO & Director commented, “I’m very proud to announce today’s transaction with our longtime partners at Nevada Gold Mines, which crystallizes significant value for Ridgeline shareholders. This deal further validates our hybrid prospect generator business model, representing a 26% premium to our 20-day VWAP and a more than 350% return on invested capital across the four transacted Projects.”

Mr. Peters continued, “With the closing of this Transaction, Ridgeline retains a robust treasury of C$33.0 million in cash and C$3.0 million in marketable securities. Notably, shareholders will also retain direct exposure to our 97km² exploration portfolio in Nevada; including the Company’s flagship CRD discovery at the Selena project, which is actively being drilled and funded by our partners at South32.”

Transaction Highlights

For cash consideration of US$23,150,000 (or C$32,706,320¹), NGM acquired on closing of the Transaction:

• 100% of Ridgeline’s interest in the Swift (see September 21, 2021, press release HERE) and Black Ridge (see July 17, 2023, press release HERE) earn-in agreements
• 100% ownership of the Bell Creek and Atlas gold exploration Projects (Figure 1)

Ridgeline retains:

• Ridgeline’s interest in the Selena project earn-in agreement with South32 Limited (see August 22, 2024, press release HERE), including the 2025 Chinchilla Sulfide CRD discovery (Figure 1)
• US$23.15 million in cash (or C$32.7 million) and C$3.0 million in marketable securities (5.2M common shares) of Spartan Metals (TSXV: W)
• The Big Blue porphyry copper and CRD project, where Ridgeline drilled 0.6 meters grading 3,297 g/t silver (“Ag”), 0.7% copper (“Cu”) and 2.6% tungsten (“W”) in 2025
• The Coyote gold project, which is located on-trend and adjacent to the Black Ridge project
• A 1% Net Smelter Royalty (“NSR”) on the high-grade Eagle tungsten project (Spartan Metals)

Growth Strategy

The Ridgeline team will continue to execute on its proven track record of success in generating new projects and making discoveries in Nevada, including:

• Staking new precious and base metal exploration projects in Nevada
• Pursuing new joint ventures and partnerships, which will remain a key component to the Company’s hybrid exploration business model
• Utilizing its considerable treasury to assess new opportunities, including but not limited to acquisitions, M&A, and share or cash dividends to continue increasing value per share for shareholders

Figure 1: Map of the gold exploration projects acquired by NGM (white) in the Carlin and Cortez trends with projects retained by Ridgeline shown in dark blue

The Transaction is an arm’s length transaction and no finder’s fees are payable in connection therewith. The Transaction remains subject to final approval of the TSX Venture Exchange.

Technical information contained in this news release has been prepared under the supervision of, and approved by, Michael T. Harp, CPG, the Company’s Vice President, Exploration. Mr. Harp is a “qualified person” under National Instrument 43-101 – Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects.

About Ridgeline Minerals Corp.

Ridgeline Minerals is a discovery focused precious and base metal hybrid explorer with a proven management team and a track record of discovery in Nevada. The Company is fully financed and controls a 97km² exploration portfolio across three highly prospective projects in Nevada, USA. Ridgeline’s hybrid exploration model includes a US$20 million earn-in agreement with South32 Limited at the Company’s flagship Selena CRD discovery as well as a mix of 100%-owned exploration assets (Big Blue & Coyote), royalties and marketable securities.