Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - February 24, 2026) - Dryden Gold Corp. (TSXV: DRY) (OTCQX: DRYGF) (FSE: X7W) ("Dryden Gold" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that the Company has qualified to be upgraded to the OTCQX from the OTCQB. Dryden Gold's shares begin trading today on OTCQX with the same symbol "DRYGF." U.S. investors can find current financial disclosure and Real-Time Level 2 quotes for the company on www.otcmarkets.com.OTC Markets Group Inc. (OTCQX: OTCM) is the operator of ...

NEW YORK, Feb. 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- OTC Markets Group Inc. (OTCQX: OTCM), operator of regulated markets for trading 12,000 U.S. and international securities, today announced Dryden Gold Corp. (TSX-V: DRY; FSE: X7W; OTCQX: DRYGF), a junior gold exploration company, has qualified to trade on the OTCQX® Best Market. Dryden Gold Corp. upgraded to OTCQX from the OTCQB® Venture Market. Dryden Gold Corp. begins trading today on OTCQX under the symbol “DRYGF.” U.S. investors can find current financial discl ...

NEW YORK, Feb. 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- OTC Markets Group Inc. (OTCQX:OTCM), operator of regulated markets for trading 12,000 U.S. and international securities, today announced Dryden Gold Corp. (TSXV:DRY, FSE: X7W, OTCQX:DRYGF), a junior gold exploration company, has qualified to trade on the OTCQX® Best Market. Dryden Gold Corp. upgraded to OTCQX from the OTCQB® Venture Market.Dryden Gold Corp. begins trading today on OTCQX under the symbol "DRYGF." U.S. investors can find current financial disclosure ...

Core Viewpoint - Dryden Gold Corp. has successfully fulfilled its expenditure obligations under the Option Agreement and will make its final payment to acquire a 100% interest in the Tremblay Property, enhancing its strategic land position in Northwestern Ontario [1][3]. Financial Summary - The total cash paid to the Optionors under the Option Agreement amounts to $212,500, with an additional final payment of $62,500 in cash and 514,685 common shares at a deemed price of $0.3643 per share [2]. - The total firm work commitments completed on the Tremblay Property reached $1,200,000, solidifying the company's ownership [3]. Shareholder Impact - Prior to the final share issuance, the Optionors held 1,080,000 common shares, which will increase to 1,594,885 shares post-issuance, representing less than 1% of the outstanding shares of the company [4]. - The final share issuance is subject to TSX Venture Exchange approval and will have a hold period of four months and one day from the date of issuance [2]. Stock Options - The company has granted 2,900,000 incentive stock options to management, board members, employees, and consultants, exercisable at $0.40 per share for a period of 10 years, with a vesting schedule of 20% on the grant date and 20% every six months thereafter for management [5]. Company Overview - Dryden Gold Corp. is focused on discovering high-grade gold mineralization and controls a strategic land position in the Dryden District of Northwestern Ontario, which includes historic gold mines with limited modern exploration [7]. - The property hosts high-grade gold mineralization over a potential strike length of 50 km along the Manitou-Dinorwic deformation zone and benefits from strong infrastructure and relationships with First Nations communities [7].

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - February 4, 2026) - Dryden Gold Corp. (TSXV: DRY) (OTCQB: DRYGF) (FSE: X7W) ("Dryden Gold" or the "Company") is pleased announce new drill results which tested the Pearl zone in the Gold Rock Target Area. Results show continued expansion of the mineralization at Gold Rock with the discovery of two new footwall zones parallel to the main Elora shear structure at Pearl. (Figure 1). This is the first significant mineralization discovered in the footwall of the El ...

Company Overview - Dryden Gold Corp. is an exploration company focused on discovering high-grade gold mineralization in Northwestern Ontario, listed on TSX Venture Exchange (DRY), OTCQB (DRYGF), and FSE (X7W) [4] - The company controls a 100% interest in a strategic land position in the Dryden District, which includes historic gold mines with limited modern exploration [4] - The property features high-grade gold mineralization over a potential strike length of 50 km along the Manitou-Dinorwic deformation zone [4] - Dryden Gold has a strong management team and Board of Directors with a proven track record in building shareholder value through property acquisition, exploration success, and mergers and acquisitions [4] Upcoming Events - Maura Kolb, P. Geo., President of Dryden Gold, will present live at the Precious Metals & Critical Minerals Virtual Investor Conference on February 10th, 2026 [1] - The conference will be held at 10:30 am ET/8:30 am PT, and investors can register for 1x1 meetings on February 10th and 17th [2] - An archived webcast will be available for those unable to attend the live event [2] Event Details - The Virtual Investor Conferences (VIC) series provides an interactive platform for publicly traded companies to present directly to investors [6] - VIC aims to enhance investor engagement by offering companies efficient access to investors, scheduling targeted one-on-one meetings, and utilizing dynamic video content [7]

Core Viewpoint - Dryden Gold Corp. has successfully closed an upsized non-brokered equity financing, raising a total of $1,848,750 through the issuance of 4,350,000 charity flow-through common shares at a price of $0.425 per share [1][2]. Financing Details - The Upsized Offering consists of 4,350,000 charity flow-through common shares priced at $0.425 each, resulting in gross proceeds of $1,848,750 [1]. - The shares qualify as "flow-through shares" under Canadian tax legislation, allowing for certain tax benefits for investors [2]. Use of Proceeds - The gross proceeds from the issuance of the CFT Shares will be allocated to eligible resource exploration expenses, which may qualify as Canadian exploration expenses and flow-through mining expenditures, contingent on legislative approval [3]. Company Overview - Dryden Gold Corp. is focused on gold exploration in the Dryden District of Northwestern Ontario, controlling a 100% interest in a strategic land position that includes historic gold mines [5]. - The company has a strong management team with a proven track record in property acquisition, exploration success, and mergers and acquisitions [5]. - The property has high-grade gold mineralization over a potential strike length of 50 kilometers along the Manitou-Dinorwic deformation zone, with good infrastructure and relationships with First Nations communities [5].

Core Viewpoint - Dryden Gold Corp. is increasing its non-brokered equity financing, issuing 4,350,000 charity flow-through common shares at a price of $0.425 per share, resulting in gross proceeds of $1,849,185 [1]. Financing Details - The charity flow-through shares (CFT Shares) will qualify as "flow-through shares" under Canadian tax law and "Ontario focused flow-through shares" as defined in the Ontario Tax Act [2]. - No finders' fees will be paid in connection with the offering, which is subject to approval from the TSX Venture Exchange [2]. Use of Proceeds - The gross proceeds from the issuance of CFT Shares will be allocated to eligible resource exploration expenses, qualifying as Canadian exploration expenses and flow-through mining expenditures [3]. - All qualifying expenditures will be renounced in favor of the subscribers for the CFT Shares effective on or before December 31, 2026 [3]. Company Overview - Dryden Gold Corp. is focused on discovering high-grade gold mineralization and is listed on the TSX Venture Exchange, OTCQB, and FSE [6]. - The company controls a 100% interest in a strategic land position in the Dryden District of Northwestern Ontario, which includes historic gold mines with limited modern exploration [6]. - The property hosts high-grade gold mineralization over a potential strike length of 50 km along the Manitou-Dinorwic deformation zone and benefits from excellent infrastructure and relationships with First Nations communities [6].

Core Viewpoint - Dryden Gold Corp. announces significant developments including a top-up right exercise by Centerra Gold and a non-brokered private placement aimed at funding exploration activities in 2026 [1][3]. Group 1: Centerra Gold's Top-Up Right - Centerra Gold intends to exercise its 'top-up right' to maintain a 9.99% interest in Dryden Gold, subject to TSX Venture Exchange approval [1]. - This action is in accordance with the investor rights agreement dated December 17, 2024, between Dryden Gold and Centerra Gold [1]. Group 2: Private Placement Offering - Dryden Gold is conducting a non-brokered private placement of 2,350,000 charity flow-through common shares at a price of $0.425 per share, aiming for gross proceeds of $998,985 [3]. - The proceeds will be allocated to eligible resource exploration expenses qualifying under Canadian tax regulations [4]. Group 3: Exploration Plans for 2026 - The company plans to significantly expand its exploration program in 2026, with drilling estimated at 23,000 to 25,000 meters and a budget increase of 75-100% [5][6]. - The exploration efforts will focus on expanding the district-scale potential of its 70,000-hectare land package in northwest Ontario [6]. Group 4: Company Overview - Dryden Gold Corp. is focused on discovering high-grade gold mineralization and controls a strategic land position in the Dryden District of Northwestern Ontario [9]. - The property includes historic gold mines and has potential for high-grade mineralization along a 50 km strike length [9].

Core Viewpoint - Dryden Gold Corp. has successfully exercised 19,708,569 of its 2023 Warrants, raising gross proceeds of $5,912,570, which will enhance its treasury for future exploration activities [1][3]. Group 1: Warrant Exercise Details - A total of 19,708,569 out of 38,489,148 (51%) of the 2023 Warrants were exercised, generating gross proceeds of $5,912,570 [1]. - The 2023 Warrants were exercisable at $0.30 and expired on December 28, 2025 [1]. - Major shareholders EuroPac Gold Fund and Delbrook Capital Advisors participated in the warrant exercises, gaining control over 5.79% and 11.05% of the outstanding shares, respectively [2]. Group 2: Financial Position and Future Plans - Following the warrant exercises, the company has 213,134,590 common shares outstanding and $9,750,000 in cash on hand [1]. - The company plans to significantly expand its exploration program for 2026, with drilling already commenced at Gold Rock, Sherridon, and Hyndman, expecting initial results by mid-January [3]. Group 3: Company Overview - Dryden Gold Corp. is focused on discovering high-grade gold mineralization and is listed on the TSX Venture Exchange, OTCQB, and Frankfurt Exchange [4]. - The company holds a 100% interest in a strategic land position in the Dryden District of Northwestern Ontario, which includes historic gold mines with limited modern exploration [4]. - The property features high-grade gold mineralization over a potential strike length of 50 km along the Manitou-Dinorwic deformation zone and benefits from strong infrastructure and relationships with First Nations communities [4].