Auranova Announces Grant of Options

AURANOVA ANNOUNCES GRANT OF OPTIONS

Vancouver, British Columbia – May 1, 2026 – Auranova Resources Inc. (TSXV: AURA) (“Auranova” or the

“Company”) is pleased to announce that it has granted an aggregate of 1,000,000 stock options to

purchase common shares in the capital of the Company to a consultant of the Company in accordance

with the omnibus long term incentive plan of the Company. The stock options are exercisable at a price of

$0.43 per common share for a period of five (5) years. The common shares issuable upon exercise of the

stock options will be subject to a hold period of four months plus a day from the date of issuance and the

resale rules of applicable securities legislation.

About Auranova Resources

Auranova Resources Inc. is a mineral exploration company focused on the discovery of new gold systems

within the Birch -Uchi Greenstone Belt of Ontario. The Company is advancing its South Uchi Project in

partnership with Kenorland Minerals Ltd., while continuing to evaluate and expand its presence across

prospective greenstone belts in Ontario.

For further information, please visit the Company’s website at www.auranovaresources.com.

On behalf of the Board of Directors of Auranova Resources Inc.

Thomas Obradovich

Chief Executive Officer

Tel: +1 416 985 7140

Email: [email protected]

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward Looking Statements

This news release contains certain “forward- looking information” within the meaning of applicable securities law.

Forward looking information is frequently characterized by words such as “plan”, “expect”, “project”, “intend”,

“believe”, “anticipate”, “esti mate”, “may”, “will”, “would”, “potential”, “proposed” and other similar words, or

statements that certain events or conditions “may” or “will” occur. These statements are only predictions. Forward-

looking information is based on the opinions and estimates of management at the date the information is provided,

and is subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual events or results to

differ materially from those projected in the forward -looking information. For a description of the risks and

uncertainties facing the Company and its business and affairs, readers should refer to the Company’s Management’s

Discussion and Analysis. The Company undertakes no obligation to update forward- looking information if

circumstances or management’s estimates or opinions should change, unless required by law. The reader is cautioned

not to place undue reliance on forward-looking information.

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the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.