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Unlocking District-Scale Potential: A Deep Dive into Golden Age Exploration's Thompson Gold-Silver Project

As the mining industry continues to evolve, the importance of meticulous data analysis and strategic asset acquisition cannot be overstated. Golden Age Exploration (GDN: CSE) is leading the charge in this regard, recently announcing significant findings from a comprehensive technical re-evaluation of its newly consolidated Thompson Gold-Silver Project in British Columbia.

A Commitment to Excellence

On December 2025, Golden Age Exploration shared the initial results of its extensive desktop study, which synthesised existing geological, geochemical, and geophysical data to provide sharper insights into the project’s district-scale potential. This rigorous effort not only confirms the Thompson Gold-Silver Project as a “Best In Class Resource Asset” but also highlights its strategic significance within a politically stable and mining-friendly jurisdiction.

 

“Our business plan is globally oriented, as we carefully identify and analyse historic data to unearth the most valuable resource assets,” said Tibor Gajdics, President of Golden Age Exploration. “The Thompson Gold-Silver Project serves as a prime example of our strategy in action, affirming our confidence in its potential.”

Key Highlights of The Thompson Project

The following are some of the essential key highlights of the Thompson Project:

 

  • Located within a prolific mineral belt known for the gold-silver polymetallic systems
  • Land consolidation strengthens the exploration continuity
  • Integration of the multi-decade datasets for a modern geological interpretation
  • Strong structural setting with the potential for multiple discovery zones
  • Alignment with the company strategy focused on stable, mining-friendly jurisdictions.

Technical Review Overview

The insights that are derived from this thorough review provide a roadmap for Golden Age Exploration’s future endeavours.

Some Insights from the Technical Review

The insights drawn from this thorough review provide a roadmap for Golden Age Exploration’s future endeavours:

Regional & Geological Highlights

1) Validated Regional Trends 

The study delineates a promising 2.25-kilometre gold-in-soil anomaly that extends from the Black Hawk Project into the Thompson Claims, showcasing widespread gold mineralisation.

2) Structural Corridor Definition

An analysis of regional geophysical data reveals a significant northwest-trending structural corridor. This feature connects known high-grade occurrences, like those at Black Hawk, to other gold anomalies, including the Irish Showing.

Geological Interpretation & Modelling

1) Integrated Geological Model

The enhanced geological model indicates that the polymetallic mineralisation observed at Black Hawk may be more extensive and structurally complex than previously thought. This understanding opens up the possibility of stratabound mineralisation across wider areas.

2) Refined Targets

The desktop study has successfully identified multiple high-priority drill targets, including extensions of the historically noted Black Hawk showings and new zones within the Thompson Claims where geochemical and geophysical anomalies converge.

Strategic Importance of the Thompson Project

The project’s district-scale potential positions itself as one of the most compelling opportunities in the junior exploration space. Its extensive mineralised trend, coupled with clear structural controls, provides Golden Age Exploration with a robust foundation for future field programs. The integration of legacy and modern data sets also reduces exploration risk by helping narrow in on one of the most meaningful targets.

Market Outlook & Forward Looking Value

With the increasing global demand for gold and silver remaining validated and strong, driven by economic uncertainty, industrial usage, and investment demand, the timing of Golden Age Exploration’s advancement strengthens the project’s strategic relevance. District-scale projects with defined anomalies and structural continuity often attract significant industry attention, particularly as larger producers seek pipeline projects in safe jurisdictions.

A Solid Foundation for Future Exploration

Golden Age Exploration’s re-evaluation not only reaffirms the strategic consolidation of its land package but also lays the groundwork for an aggressive exploration program. Even without active fieldwork, the insights gained are invaluable, ensuring that when exploration resumes, the focus will be on the most promising zones for potential discoveries.

 

“Our comprehensive review process reinforces our selection of the Thompson Gold-Silver Project as a truly ‘Best In Class’ opportunity,” concluded Gajdics. “This meticulous approach will continue to be the foundation for all future acquisitions as we advance our mission to identify the best resource assets in stable jurisdictions worldwide.”

 

As Golden Age Exploration continues to refine its exploration strategies and prepare for future field programs, the spotlight remains on the immense potential nestled within its gold-silver portfolio in British Columbia. With a commitment to excellence and an eye on innovation, Golden Age Exploration is poised for exciting developments ahead.

About Golden Age Exploration

A leading junior resource company, Golden Age Exploration is dedicated to identifying, acquiring, and advancing high-potential mining assets located in stable jurisdictions. Our rigorous approach allows us to effectively capitalise on opportunities within the global mining landscape.

Dave McAdam

Dave McAdam
Chief Financial Officer

GOLDEN AGE EXPLORATION

Mr. David McAdam brings more than 35 years of handson finance and operations experience, having served in senior executive roles including Chief Financial Officer, Vice President of Finance, and Vice President of Operations across public and private companies in North America and South Africa.

Mr. McAdam has held CFO positions with several public and privately held organizations, including multiple mining companies. His experience includes serving as CFO of a Vancouverbased TSXlisted mining company with producing assets in South Africa and public reporting obligations across the TSX, AIM, and JSE exchanges. His background also spans sectors such as EnglishasaSecondLanguage education, where he provided executive advisory and investor relations support, and a Fortune 150 waste management and recycling company, where he served as Vice President of Operations and Director of Finance. In these roles, he regularly reported to public company Audit, Safety, and Risk Committees and delivered full Board presentations within a Fortune 150 environment.

Most recently, Mr. McAdam has focused on providing executive advisory and consulting services to small and mediumsized startup enterprises. He currently serves as CFO advisor to Bathurst Metals Corp. (TSX.V) as well as several private mining companies in Canada.

Mr. McAdam holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of British Columbia and a Securities Institute of Canada Certificate.

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Aziz-Ur Rehman,
Chief Financial Officer

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Aziz-ur Rehman, CPA, CGA, ACCA(UK), BGS
Chief Financial Officer

GOLDEN AGE EXPLORATION

Mr. Rehman is a Chartered Professional Accountant, Certified General Accountant(CPA, CGA) and Chartered Certified Accountant(ACCA) from the United Kingdom. He attended Langara College and then graduated from Athabasca University with a Bachelor of General Studies(BGS). Mr. Rehman has a broad range of financial accounting and management accounting experience and served various private and publicly listed junior mining companies during the last 12 years.

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Ehsan Salmabadi,
Qualified Person (“QP”) / Director

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Ehsan Salmabadi, B.Sc.(Geology), P. Geo. and Qualified Person (“QP”)

Mr. Salmabadi has worked in the mining industry since 2007 and has a broad base of previous experience in not only exploration but also mine development and operation. Mr. Salmabadi began his career working for exploration companies and decided to move to a mine setting to expand his breadth of knowledge. He served as an Underground Mine Geologist, then Senior Geologist at North American Tungsten Corp. at the Cantung Mine in the Northwest Territories where he was involved in increasing mineral resources, reserve development, and long-range planning. Since then, Mr. Salmabadi has taken his mining and exploration experience and applied it as a consultant to exploration projects in Canada and the United States. Mr. Salmabadi holds a Bachelor of Science in geology from the University of British Columbia and is registered as a Professional Geologist (P.Geo.) with the Engineers and Geoscientists of BC. He served as the Vice President of Exploration for Stuhini Exploration Ltd as Senior Geologist at Stuhini from 2019 until 2025 and currently is a senior project Geologist with Fireweed Metals Corp.

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Andrew Wilkins, Project Geologist

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I have balanced work in two professions for over 30 years. During the winter months, I have worked as a ski guide in the helicopter skiing industry since 1986. This included being a business partner with Whistler Heli-Skiing from 1994 to 2006 before selling the company to Whistler/Blackcomb. For the remainder of the year, I have worked in the mining exploration industry as an exploration geologist since 1981. Over the years, I have specialized in working in rugged mountainous environments. More recently, I have managed medium sized exploration projects in Canada, USA, Mexico and Argentina. I am currently QP for Mountain Boy Minerals and Stuhini Exploration.
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Tibor Gajdics,
President / Director

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Licensed to manage investments for individual clients in 1982 at Yorkton Securities, Tibor retired in 1998 and has since established himself as a specialist in corporate governance, project finance, mergers and acquisitions. With over 35 years in the business of raising equity for start ups and mid-tier companies, Tibor specializes in structuring early stage companies and identifying the financial instruments best suited for each venture. He also has extensive experience internationally in mining, focused on gold exploration, development and production. Most recently, as founding member and President of biotech company, KOP Therapeutics Corp, Tibor has raised more than $3M in equity capital for KOP and developed a pathway to commercialization of a new cancer drug platform with a target date for FDA approved human trials in 2024 – 2025. KOP Therapeutics’ mission is to support biomedical scientific research by working closely with lead investigators / scientists to discover leading edge scientific breakthroughs to improve human health.
Kevin Hanson

Kevin Hanson, Director

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Kevin Hanson, B.A.(Commerce), C.P.A, C.A., C.P.A. (Nevada)

Mr. Hanson is a Chartered Accountant, Certified Public Accountant since 1983 and C.P.A. (Nevada) with more than 43 years experience in the financial reporting and 29 years in auditing of publicly traded companies. From January 1991 to December 2007, Mr. Hanson was a partner with Amisano Hanson, a public accounting firm which merged with BDO Dunwoody LLP (predecessor to BDO Canada LLP) in December 2007 and continued as a consultant with BDO Canada LLP, Chartered Accountants until 2011. From 1987 to 1991, Mr. Hanson provided services as a controller of seven reporting public companies. From 1994 until 1998, Mr. Hanson served as a member of the Technical Subcommittee to the British Columbia Securities Commission and the Vancouver Stock Exchange. From 1993 to current, Mr. Hanson has been directly involved with public companies, in both Canadian and US markets, including incorporation, IPO’s, management, financing and project acquisition services. Mr. Hanson was a director of two junior capital pool companies, Pender Capital Corp, from 1993 to 1995, and Commercial Consolidators Corp. (formerly Balmoral Capital Corp.) from May 1998 to October 1999. Mr. Hanson was the President and a director of Petro River Oil Corp., (formerly Brockton Capital Corp.) from February 2000 to December 2007 and a director of Coastal Gold Corp (formerly Ridgemont Capital Corp.) from July, 2008 to November, 2010. Mr. Hanson was also a director and Chief Financial Officer of Taal Distributed Information Technologies Inc. (formerly Squire Mining Ltd.) from August 2014 until March 2018. Mr. Hanson has been a director of Golden Age Exploration Ltd from February 2021 to current and President / CFO from January 11, 2022 to current.
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Kevin Hanson, President

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Mr. Hanson is a Chartered Accountant, Certified Public Accountant since 1983 and C.P.A. (Nevada) with more than 35 years experience in the financial reporting and 25 years in auditing of publicly traded companies. From January 1991 to December 2007, Mr. Hanson was a partner with Amisano Hanson, a public accounting firm which merged with BDO Dunwoody LLP (predecessor to BDO Canada LLP) in December 2007 and continued as a consultant with BDO Canada LLP, Chartered Accountants until 2011. From 1987 to 1991, Mr. Hanson provided services as a controller of seven reporting public companies. From 1994 until 1998, Mr. Hanson served as a member of the Technical Subcommittee to the British Columbia Securities Commission and the Vancouver Stock Exchange. From 1993 to current, Mr. Hanson has been directly involved with public companies, in both Canadian and US markets, including incorporation, IPO’s, management, financing and project acquisition services. Mr. Hanson was a director of two junior capital pool companies, Pender Capital Corp, from 1993 to 1995, and Commercial Consolidators Corp. (formerly Balmoral Capital Corp.) from May 1998 to October 1999. Mr. Hanson was the President and a director of Petro River Oil Corp., (formerly Brockton Capital Corp.) from February 2000 to December 2007 and a director of Coastal Gold Corp (formerly Ridgemont Capital Corp.) from July, 2008 to November, 2010. Mr. Hanson was also a director and Chief Financial Officer of Taal Distributed Information Technologies Inc. (formerly Squire Mining Ltd.) from August 2014 until March 2018. Mr. Hanson is also a director and Chief Financial Officer of Zena Mining Corp. (formerly Zena Capital Corp.), since February 2000, a public industrial minerals company involved in the exploration of barite in British Columbia.