Harfang Announces Submission of Exploration Permit Applications IN Advance of Planned Winter 2027 Drill Programs
NEWS
RELEASE
HARFANG ANNOUNCES SUBMISSION OF EXPLORATION PERMIT
APPLICATIONS IN ADVANCE OF PLANNED WINTER
2027 DRILL PROGRAMS
MONTREAL, September 23, 2026 - Harfang Exploration Inc. (TSXV: HAR) (“Harfang” or the “Company”) is
pleased to announce that it has submitted exploration permit applications for its Sky Lake, Blakelock, and
Menarik West properties (see Figure 1), in anticipation of planned winter 2027 diamond drilling programs at
each project.
The planned programs represent a significant advancement of Harfang’s exploration portfolio and are designed
to follow up on encouraging results generated through the Company’s recent exploration activities, while
testing new high-priority targets identified through ongoing geological work.
“We are very pleased to be moving forward with permitting for three drill programs that collectively represent
some of the most important exploration opportunities in Harfang’s portfolio,” said Rick Breger, President and
CEO of Harfang Exploration. “At Sky Lake, we are looking to build on a successful first phase of drilling and
test the potential for additional high-grade mineralized shoots. Blakelock represents an entirely new drilling
opportunity for Harfang, with a large land position along the Casa Berardi deformation zone and an extensive
body of geological and geophysical data now being integrated into our targeting model. At Menarik West, our
partnership with SOQUEM allows us to advance a series of compelling targets with the upcoming program fully
funded under the terms of our partnership.”
Sky Lake – Follow-up Drilling at the Koval Zone
The Sky Lake Property is located 35 km southwest of Pickle Lake, Ontario. Harfang is planning follow-up drilling
within the Koval Zone, building on the positive results of the Company’s winter 2025 drill program that returned
high-grade gold intercepts, including: 7.0 g/t Au over 18.0 metres; and 4.5 g/t Au over 15.6 metres. The 2025
program also provided important geological and structural information supporting the interpretation of a main
mineralized shoot within the Koval Zone (see news releases dated May 14 and 28, 2025).
The planned winter 2027 program will focus on drilling along strike within the Koval Zone, with the objective of
testing the potential for additional mineralized shoots and expanding the known mineralized system. Harfang
believes that the combination of high-grade gold mineralization, favourable structural controls, and the
significant strike extent of the Koval Zone warrant further systematic drilling.
The Company continues to positively engage with the Mishkeegogamang Ojibway Nation (“MON”) following
completion of the Traditional Knowledge and Land Use Study (“TKLUS”). Harfang is working collaboratively
with MON to formalize the relationship and ensure alignment as the Company advances its planned winter
2027 exploration program.
Blakelock – Maiden Drill Program
At the Blakelock Property, located 50 km west of Orezone’s Casa Berardi Gold Mine and in the Archean Abitibi
region of Ontario, Harfang is planning its maiden diamond drill program. This program represents the next
major phase of exploration on the property since it consolidated the asset through the Company’s acquisition
of NewOrigin Gold Corp. in November 2024.
The Blakelock property encompasses approximately 25 kilometres of prospective ground along the Casa
Berardi deformation zone, a major regional structure that hosts several gold and polymetallic deposits,
including the Casa Berardi Gold Mine.
Since consolidating the property, Harfang has undertaken an extensive compilation and reinterpretation of
historical geological, geochemical, and geophysical data. The Company has also been acquiring and advancing
new induced polarization (“IP”) geophysical information to improve its understanding of the underlying geology
and identify priority drill targets. This work is being incorporated into an updated three-dimensional geologic
model that will guide the selection and prioritization of drill holes for the planned winter 2027 campaign.
Menarik West – SOQUEM-Funded Drill Program
At the Menarik West Property in James Bay, Québec, Harfang is planning a winter 2027 drill program in
partnership with, and fully funded by, SOQUEM, pursuant to the parties’ Option and Joint Venture Agreement
(see news release dated July 29, 2025).
The program will test a series of high-priority targets generated through extensive exploration conducted by
Harfang and SOQUEM. Priority areas include the Cox and Pierre zones, where recent exploration has identified
multiple compelling targets for follow-up drilling.
The planned drilling will be designed to test these priority targets and further evaluate the potential for
additional mineralization across the Menarik West property. As operator of the SOQUEM-funded exploration
program, Harfang will oversee the execution of the winter 2027 drilling campaign.
About Harfang Exploration Inc.
Harfang is a discovery-driven mineral exploration company focused on identifying and advancing high-potential
ore deposits in Québec and Ontario. The Company leverages rigorous geoscience, disciplined capital
deployment, and a partnership-oriented mindset to maximize discovery potential. Harfang is run by a team of
enthusiastic industry professionals with varied experience and a proven track record. In November 2024,
Harfang completed the acquisition of NewOrigin Gold Corp., consolidating high-quality gold assets, including
properties in the Pickle Lake and Abitibi regions. Harfang is committed to sustainable exploration practices,
engaging closely with local stakeholders, and prioritizing environmental stewardship.
Qualified Person
Ludovic Bigot, P.Geo., VP Exploration of Harfang, reviewed and approved the technical information contained
in this news release. Mr. Bigot is a qualified person within the meaning of National Instrument 43 -101 on
standards of disclosure for mineral projects.
For further information, please contact:
Rick Breger, P .Geo., MBA
President, CEO, and Director
Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Information
The information in this news release includes certain information and statements about management’s view of future
events, expectations, plans and prospects that constitute forward-looking statements. These statements are based upon
assumptions that are subject to significant risks and uncertainties. Because of these risks and uncertainties and as a result
of a variety of factors, the actual results, expectations, achievements or performance may differ materially from those
anticipated and indicated by these forward-looking statements. Any number of factors could cause actual results to differ
materially from these forward-looking statements as well as future results. Although Harfang believes that the expectations
reflected in forward-looking statements are reasonable, it can give no assurances that the expectations of any forward-
looking statements will prove to be correct. Except as required by law, Harfang disclaims any intention and assumes no
obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements to reflect actual results, whether as a result of new
information, future events, changes in assumptions, changes in factors affecting such forward-looking statements or
otherwise.
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Figure 1. Location map of Harfang’s projects in Ontario and Eeyou Istchee James Bay, Québec.