Goldera Exploration Ltd. has appointed Mahendra G. Naik, a founding director of IAMGOLD Corp., to its Board of Directors and transitioned Mark Billings from the board to Executive Vice President of Corporate Development.

The changes take effect immediately alongside a grant of 214,286 deferred share units to a director under the company's Omnibus Equity Incentive Compensation Plan. Those units vest on August 14, 2027.

Goldera also retained Integral Wealth Securities Limited to provide market-making services on the TSX Venture Exchange starting August 20, 2026, under a three-month agreement costing $5,000 per month.

The company is advancing its flagship Egan Gold Project located in Ontario’s Abitibi Greenstone Belt alongside its Acadian Gold Corp. joint venture in New Brunswick.

“We are delighted to welcome Mr. Naik to Goldera’s Board,” said Rajesh Sharma, Executive Chairman of Goldera. “His experience as a founding Director of IAMGOLD and his extensive background in building and financing resource companies will be invaluable as Goldera pursues its growth strategy. Together with Mr. Billings’ transition to corporate development, these appointments position the Company strongly for the future.”

— Rajesh Sharma, Executive Chairman

“Goldera is at an important stage in its development, with a strong treasury and prospective gold and copper assets in established Canadian mining jurisdictions, which represents a compelling opportunity to build a focused growth platform,” said Mahendra Naik. “I look forward to working with the Board and management team to help advance the Company’s strategy, evaluate growth opportunities and create long-term value for shareholders.”

— Mahendra Naik

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