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Midland Announces the Acquisition of the Kan GOLD Project in the Labrador Trough

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MIDLAND ANNOUNCES THE ACQUISITION OF THE KAN GOLD PROJECT

IN THE LABRADOR TROUGH

Montreal, April 22, 2025. Midland Exploration Inc. (“Midland”) (TSX-V: MD) is pleased to announce the

acquisition of 100% interest in the Kan gold project from a private company ( Ressources Tectonic). The

Kan project is located in the Labrador Trough, some 85 kilometres southwest of Kuujjuaq and comprises

261 mining claims covering 121 km2 (approximately 35 kilometres by 3.5 kilometres).

Highlights:

• Numerous known gold occurrences on the project grading up to 9.8 g/t Au over 13.2 m etres

(channel sample; Ferricrete showing), 8.71 g/t Au over 7.0 metres (channel sample; Pump Pad

Ridge showing), and 5.24 g/t Au over 17.0 metres (channel sample; Winchester showing).

• Gold occurrences hosted in silicate -carbonate-facies iron formation exhibit many similarities to

the world-class Homestake gold deposit.

• The silicate -carbonate-facies iron formation that hosts gold mineralization is traced over

30 kilometres strike length on the project.

• The extensions of several gold -bearing zones defined by drilling or channel sampling remain

open.

• Strong, underexplored potential for gold in black shales and gabbro-diorite sills.

The project hosts several historical high -grade gold occurrences. These gold showings are found in a

regionally extensive silicate -carbonate-facies iron formation that is traced over more than 30 kilometres

strike length on the project. The gold showings and the silicate -carbonate-facies iron formation that hosts

gold mineralization exhibit strong similarities to the world -class Homestake gold deposit. Numerous gold

exploration targets remain untested on the project, including the open extensions of known gold zones

defined by drilling or channel sampling. The project also shows strong potential for gold mineralization in

black shales and gabbro-diorite sills. Including the Willbob gold project, Midland now controls 340 square

kilometers of favorable terrain for gold, representing 90 kilometers long.

Gold potential in silicate- and carbonate-facies iron formation on the Kan project

Gold occurrences on the Kan project are found within a silicate - and carbonate-facies iron formation unit

of regional extent. This iron formation is traced over more than 30 kilometr es strike length on the project.

The best showings are as follows:

• Ferricrete showing: 9.8 g/t Au over 13.2 metres; 8 .9 g/t Au over 8.45 metres (channel samples );

5.07 g/t Au over 6.0 metres; 6.29 g/t Au over 3.0 metres; 4.14 g/t Au over 3.8 metres; 3.64 g/t Au

over 4.0 metres (drill holes)

• Winchester showing: 5.24 g/t Au over 11.0 metres; 2.02 g/t Au over 10.0 metres; 8.33 g/t Au over

4.0 metres (channel samples); 1.99 g/t Au over 21.1 metres; 1.22 g/t Au over 16.0 metres (drill holes)

• Pump Pad Ridge showing: 8.71 g/t Au over 7.0 metres; 11.6 g/t Au over 3.0 metres; 1.22 g/t Au over

8.5 metres; 2.64 g/t Au over 15.0 metres (channel samples); 2.3 g/t Au over 3.0 metres (drill hole)

• Pump Pad Ridge West showing: 4.28 g/t Au over 8.5 metres (channel sample)

• 16-TR-024 showing: 8.57 g/t Au over 3.2 metres (channel sample)

• 16-TR-021 showing: 4.5 g/t Au over 4.0 metres (channel sample)

• 16-TR-023 showing: 1.62 g/t Au over 12.0 metres (channel sample)

• 16-TR-001 showing: 1.4 g/t Au over 25.0 metres (channel sample)

• 16-TR-006 showing: 3.46 g/t Au over 4.5 metres (channel sample)

• 16-TR-017 showing: 0.91 g/t Au over 25.5 metres including 4.77 g/t Au over 4.0 metres (channel

sample)

• KAN-18-016 showing: 3.05 g/t Au over 11.5 metres (drill hole)

• KAN-18-007 showing: 1.8 g/t Au over 7.0 metres (drill hole)

• KAN-18-027 showing: 4.22 g/t Au over 5.0 metres (drill hole)

• FAU-16-009 showing: 1.21 g/t Au over 8.0 metres (drill hole)

• K-94-16 showing: 9.46 g/t Au over 2.0 metres (drill hole)

• K-94-13 showing: 6.72 g/t Au over 2.0 metres (drill hole)

• Noranda-Ridge North showing: 4.64 g/t Au over 1.3 metres (channel sample)

The strike and depth extensions of several of these showings remain open. Historical data from the project

is currently under review to identify the best drilling targets. Historical values from drilling and channels

mentionned previously, and from soil sa mples below, are sourced from: Hébert et al., (2018); report GM -

71136 (Ministère des Ressources Naturelles et de la Faune du Québec (“MRNF“); Hébert et al., (2018);

report GM-70728 (MRNF); Hébert et al., (2017); report GM-70234 (MRNF).

The Pump Pad Ridge and Ferricrete areas show exceptional gold grades in B-horizon soil samples

(Figure 5). Historical soil surveys conducted in the two areas reveal 155 soil samples with grades above

0.25 g/t Au, and 68 soil samples grading more than 1 g/t Au . Anomalous areas can be traced over

hundreds of metres along the iron formation. Gold grades are caused by free gold in the soil that developed

in situ, directly on the iron formation. Free gold grains can be easily observed and extracted by panning

(Figure 8).

The geology and gold occurrences on the project exhibit strong similarities to the world-class Homestake

gold deposit in South Dakota, which historically produced nearly 40 million ounces of gold. Kan and

Homestake are both located in the Trans-Hudson Orogen, more specifically in sedimentary sequences of

the same age (1.9 Ga). Locally, the geological sequence and structural style are also very similar (Figure 9).

Gold at the Homestake mine occurs in a silicate-carbonate-facies iron formation that is very similar to the

iron formation observed on the Kan project.

Gold potential in gabbro-diorite sills and black shales on the Kan project

The Kan project is adjacent to Midland’s existing Willbob project. Several gold -bearing zones hosted in

gabbro-diorite sills are present on the Willbob project, for example the Didgeridoo showing, where channel

samples yielded grades up to 2.30 g/t Au over 8.95 metres in 2017 (Figure 2; see press release by Midland

dated September 18, 2018). This showing is located 6 kilometres southeast of the Kan project. The same

gabbro-diorite sills are present on the Kan project but have been the object of very little previous work,

most of the attention being focused on the gold-bearing iron formation. Midland believes that a similar

potential exists on the Kan project.

Some of the world’s largest gold deposits are found in black shale sequences. One such example is the

Sukhoi Log deposit, which contains more than 61 million ounces of gold. Extensive black shale sequences

are present on the Kan project . The black shales are identified over a strike length of more than 30

kilometres, over an apparent width of up to 2 kilometres. These black shales are underexplored.

Details of the acquisition

Midland will acquire 100% interest in the mining claims held by Ressources Tectonic in consideration of

three payments totalling $125,000, including a $40,000 payment at signing, a $40,000 payment on the first

anniversary, and a f inal payment of $45,000 on the second anniversary. As additional consideration ,

Midland agrees to pay a 2% Net Smelter Return (“NSR”) royalty to Ressources Tectonic if the project goes

into commercial production. The royalty may be repurchased by Midland, in whole or in two 1%

increments, upon payment of $1,500,000 per 1% increment payable to Ressources Tectonic, for a total

amount of $3,000,000.

Cautionary statements

Mineralization occurring at the former Homestake mine and at Sukhoi Log mentioned in this press release

is not necessarily indicative of mineralization that may be observed on the Kan project.

About Midland

Midland targets the excellent mineral potential of Quebec to make the discovery of new world -class

deposits of gold and critical metals. Midland is proud to count on reputable partners such as SOQUEM Inc.,

BHP Canada Inc., Rio Tinto Exploration Canada Inc., Barrick Gold Corporation, Wallbridge Mining

Company Ltd, Probe G old Inc., Agnico Eagle Mines Limited, Electric Elements Mining Corp., Nunavik

Mineral Exploration Fund, and Abcourt Mines Inc. Midland prefers to work in partnership and intends to

quickly conclude additional agreements in regard to newly acquired properti es. Management is currently

reviewing other opportunities and projects to build up the Company portfolio and generate shareholder

value.

This press release was reviewed and approved by Richard St-Cyr, P.Geo., Exploration Director for Midland

and Qualified Person as defined by NI 43-101.

For further information, please consult Midland’s website or contact:

Gino Roger, President and Chief Executive Officer

Tel.: 450 420-5977

Fax: 450 420-5978

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://www.midlandexploration.com/

Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies

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

This press release may contain forwar d-looking statements that are subject to known and unknown risks

and uncertainties that could cause actual results to vary materially from targeted results. Such risks and

uncertainties include those described in Midland’s periodic reports including the an nual report or in the

filings made by Midland from time to time with securities regulatory authorities.

Kan Project Location

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Figure 1

Kan-Willbob gold showings

Alias showing

Up to 72.7 g/t Au Wayne showing

250.11 g/t Au; 40.13 g/t Au;

32.7 g/t Au; 24.8 g/t Au

SP showing

419 g/t Au. 38.3 g/t Au. 21.7 g/t Au

Serpent showing

15.35 g/t Au

Cross Lake showing

Up to 8.82 g/t Au. 39.2 g/t Ag

Ants showing

Up to 1.78 g/t Au / 23.3 meters (channels)

1.81 g/t Au 12.06 meters (ddh)

Didgeridoo gold zone

2.3 g/t Au / 8.95 m (channel)

Nak showing

6.26 g/t Au

New Lac Canyon showings

39.50 g/t Au; 26.50 g/t Au; 9.85 g/t Au

4.66 g/t Au. 3.74 g/t Au. 2.96 g/t Au

Midland Gold Showings

Kan main showings

Midland Willbob Project

Kan nouvelle acquisition

New Kan project 231

titles, 121 km2

Kan Ferricrete showing

Up to 9.8 g/t Au / 13.2

meters (channels)

Kan Pump Pad

Ridge. Up to 8.71

g/t Au / 7.0 m

(channels)

Figures 3, 4, 5

Figure 2

Kan -Pump Pad Ridge area - Gold in channels

Winchester showing

5.24 g/t Au / 11.0 m;

8.33 g/t Au sur 4.0 m;

2.02 g/t Au / 10.0 mPump Pad Ridge showing

8.71 g/t Au sur 7.0 m; 11.6 g/t

Au sur 3.0 m; 1.2 g/t Au sur 8.5

m; 2.64 g/t Au sur 15.0 m

1.77 g/t Au / 4.0 m

1.12 g/t Au / 4.0 m

16-TR-006 showing

3.46 g/t Au / 4.5 m

1.05 g/t Au / 5.1 m

1.02 g/t Au / 2.0 m

0.95 g/t Au / 7.0 m

1.53 g/t Au / 11.0 m

16-TR-001 showing

1.4 g/t Au / 25.0 m2.24 g/t Au / 3.0 m

2.63 g/t Au / 3.6 m

1.33 g/t Au / 4.3 m

3.14 g/t Au / 1.0 m

Pump Pad Ridge

West showing

4.28 g/t Au / 8.5 m

16-TR-024 showing

8.57 g/t Au / 3.2 m

16-TR-021 showing

4.5 g/t Au / 4.0 m

16-TR-023 showing

1.62 g/t Au / 12.0 m

0.85 g/t Au / 7.3 m

3.07 g/t Au / 4.0 m

16-TR-017 showing

0.91 g/t Au / 25.5 m

incl 4.77 g/t Au / 4.0m

3.47 g/t Au / 1.0 m

0.86 g/t Au / 11.0 m

2.32 g/t Au / 3.0 m

1.1 g/t Au / 8.0 m

Figure 3

Kan -Pump Pad Ridge area - Gold in drillholes

Figure 4

0.73 g/t Au / 13.0 m

KAN-18-016

3.05 g/t Au / 11.5 m

1.4 g/t Au / 2.0 m

0.9 g/t Au / 11.0 m

0.55 g/t Au / 5.0 m

1.64 g/t Au / 2.0 m

0.85 g/t Au / 5.0 m

Winchester showing

1.99 g/t Au / 21.1 m

1.22 g/t Au / 16.0 m

Pump Pad Ridge showing

2.3 g/t Au sur 3.0 mètres K-94-13 showing

6.72 g/t Au / 2.0 m

1.6 g/t Au / 2.9 m

3.12 g/t Au / 3.0 m

1.4 g/t Au / 2.0 m

0.55 g/t Au / 17.0 m

K-94-16 showing

9.46 g/t Au / 2.0 m

1.06 g/t Au / 4.0 m

2.72 g/t Au / 3.0 m

2.52 g/t Au / 3.0 m

KAN-18-027 showing

4.22 g/t Au / 5.0 m

FAU-16-009 showing

1.21 g/t Au / 8.0 m

KAN-18-007

1.8 g/t Au / 7.0 m

3.9 g/t Au / 2.0 m

Open

0.61 g/t Au / 4.0 m

0.5 g/t Au / 15.8 m

0.7 g/t Au / 9.0 m

Kan -Pump Pad Ridge area - Gold in soils

Figure 5

25 soil samples Au > 0.25 g/t

Au. 9 samples > 1 g/t Au

36 soil samples Au > 0.25 g/t

Au. 13 samples > 1 g/t Au

49 soil samples Au > 0.25 g/t

Au. 23 samples > 1 g/t Au

500m long

28 soil samples Au > 0.25 g/t

Au. 12 samples > 1 g/t Au

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