Solstice Gold Defines Extension of IP Anomaly at Red Cedar Discovery, Strathy Gold Project
2,750m diamond drill program to commence by mid February
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Figure 1: Slice of the 3D chargeability model 50 m below surface showing the new Red Cedar anomaly. Note also that known mineralization at the
Highlights and Interpretation of the 2025 IP survey:
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Expanded and Refined IP Coverage
The 2025 IP survey was designed to complement the 2024 program by adding multi-directional lines over the Red Cedar area, improving confidence in 3D modeling and extending coverage to the eastern property boundary. Data from both surveys were merged to produce updated 2D and 3D inversion models prepared bySimcoe 1.
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Strong, Extensive Chargeability Anomaly
The combined datasets define a very strong chargeability anomaly (approximately 25 mV/V to >60 mV/V, 3D model) over an area of at least 1,000 m x 600 m (the “Red Cedar anomaly”, see Figure 1). The anomaly remains open to the east and was a key driver behind Solstice’s recent acquisition of adjacent patented claims. (Figure 1; see news release datedJanuary 26, 2026 for details of the acquisition)
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IP trends may be related to regional faulting
Two dominant anomaly trends, striking NE-SW and E-W, are interpreted from both 3D and 2D models. These trends show a close spatial association with a regional fault interpreted by theOntario Geological Survey 2, which is likely a splay of the nearby regionalLink Lake Deformation Zone . ThisDeformation Zone may be related to both the Red Cedar anomaly and gold mineralization. Additional faulting has been interpreted in mapping by Solstice in 2024 in the vicinity of the regional fault.
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Strong IP responses increase to depth
At the Red Cedar discovery section, the high-grade intercept occurs approximately 75 m below surface within a strong chargeability zone (~35 mV/V), which increases to >65 mV/V at depths exceeding 400 m (see Figure 2). This section is therefore a prime exploration target for additional drilling.
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IP response associated with sulfide mineralization
Downhole electromagnetic data and geochemistry from the Red Cedar discovery hole indicate that the elevated chargeability at Red Cedar is associated with 2–4% pyrite, accompanied by quartz-carbonate veining. Modeling suggests this mineralized system continues to depth and may intensify.
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Strong chargeability consistently continues to depth across the Red Cedar anomaly
Multiple sections across the Red Cedar anomaly closely mirror the discovery section. Strong near-surface anomalies (Figure 1) therefore continue to depth on all sections throughout the 1,000 m x 600 m anomaly, which remains open to the east.
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IP detects the nearby
Leckie Gold Zone
The nearby sulfide-bearingLeckie Gold Zone (“LGZ”), which contains historical intercepts including 5.00 g/t Au over 17.28m (see Figure 1), is also associated with elevated chargeabilities2. Notably, chargeabilities in the essentially unexplored Red Cedar anomaly are generally higher than those in the LGZ area, underscoring the exploration potential at Red Cedar.
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References:
- Interpretations of IP data are those of Solstice
- OGS Map M2323
- OGS Assessment file No. 31M04SW0088
- Wabana Exploration Assessment Report, file No. 31M04SE2005
Historical Sampling and Drilling Data and Information
The sampling and drilling data and information presented in this news release (the “Historical Exploration Information”) is historical in nature. The reader is cautioned that the Historical Exploration Information is based on prior data and reports previously prepared by third parties without the involvement of Solstice. Solstice has not undertaken any independent investigation, nor has it independently analyzed the results of the Historical Exploration Information in order to verify the results. The reader is cautioned not to treat Historical Exploration Information, or any part of it, as current and that a qualified person has not done sufficient work to verify the results and that they may not form a reliable guide to future results. No independent quality assurance/quality control protocols are known for these historic samples and drill holes and therefore the Historical Exploration Information may be unreliable. Solstice considers these historical drill results relevant as the Company will use this data as a guide to plan future exploration and drilling programs. Solstice considers the data to be reliable for these purposes, however, the Company's future exploration work will include verification of the data through drilling.
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Forward-Looking Statements and Additional Cautionary Language
This news release contains certain forward-looking statements (“FLS”) including, but not limited to the Company’s 2025 and 2024 IP programs, interpretation of the IP data, and the Company’s Q1 2026 drill program. FLS can often be identified by forward-looking words such as “approximate or (~)”, “emerging”, “goal”, “plan”, “intent”, “estimate”, “expects”, “potential”, “scheduled”, “may” and “will” or similar words suggesting future outcomes or other expectations, beliefs, plans, objectives, assumptions, intentions or statements about future events or performance. The Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, save and except as may be required by applicable securities laws.
Since forward-looking information address future events and conditions, by their very nature they involve inherent risks and uncertainties. Actual results could differ materially from those currently anticipated due to a number of factors and risks. These risks include, but are not limited to, risks generally related to the acquisition and interpretation of IP data, its use in drill targeting, and general risks relating to the Company’s business including there is no guarantee that continued exploration at Solstice exploration projects, all of which are at an early stage of exploration, will lead to the discovery of an economic gold deposit, the ability of the Company to continue exploration at its projects and the risk of future lack of access to the projects as a result thereof, delays in obtaining or failures to obtain required governmental, environmental or other project approvals, inability to locate source rocks, inflation, changes in exchange rates, fluctuations in commodity prices, delays in the development of projects, regulatory approvals and other factors. FLS are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from expected results.
All forward-looking statements are based on the Company’s current beliefs as well as various assumptions made by Company management and information currently available to them including that the Company will be able to complete the two acquisitions and commence its Q1 2026 drilling program as and when anticipated. There can be no assurance that such assumptions will prove to be accurate and actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such. Forward looking statements reflect the beliefs, opinions and projections on the date the statements are made and are based upon a number of assumptions and estimates that, while considered reasonable, are inherently subject to significant business, economic, competitive, political and social uncertainties and contingencies.
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