Earthwise Approves Spring Drilling at Eagle Plains' Iron Range Project

Eagle Plains Resources Ltd. and Earthwise Minerals Corp. have approved a 2026 exploration program for the Iron Range Project in southeast British Columbia. The program includes a minimum of 1200 meters of diamond drilling, aiming to evaluate the potential for gold-silver and other mineralization. The Iron Range Project, wholly owned by Eagle Plains, spans 20,021 hectares and holds potential for various mineral types. Earthwise has an option to acquire up to an 80% stake in the project.

The 2026 drilling will focus on the Talon Zone, building on past promising results. Previous drilling in 2010 revealed significant mineral intersections, including 14.0m grading 5.1g/t gold and 7.1m grading 8.13g/t gold. Two of three planned drill holes will further explore the Talon Zone, with another probing new areas. The drilling is set to start in mid-May 2026, managed by Terralogic Exploration Inc.

The Iron Range Project benefits from a strategic location with developed infrastructure and has a MYAB permit for site activities. Earth's option entails payments, share issuance, and exploration expenditures to progressively earn up to an 80% project interest. Upon exercising either option, a joint venture will form for further project development.