Independence GOLD Provides Wildfire Update and Resumption of Exploration at the 3TS Project, BC
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NEWS RELEASE
INDEPENDENCE GOLD PROVIDES WILDFIRE UPDATE AND RESUMPTION OF EXPLORATION AT THE 3TS
PROJECT, BC
Vancouver, B.C. – (September 29, 2025 ) Independence Gold Corp. (TSX -V: IGO) (the “Company” or
“Independence”) is pleased to report that the evacuation order due to the Tsetzi Lake wildfire surrounding
the 3Ts Project has been lifted. The Company has been granted permission for an advanced team to return
to site this week to assess conditions on the property and begin preparations for the resumption of
exploration activities.
Located approximately 185 kilometres southwest of Prince George, British Columbia, the 3Ts Project
comprises thirty-one mineral claims covering approximately 35,486 hectares in the Nechako Plateau region.
The project lies 16 km southwest of Artemis Gold In c.’s Blackwater Mine and hosts a low -sulphidation
epithermal quartz-carbonate vein district within which at least nineteen known mineralized veins, ranging
from 50 to over 1,100 metres in strike length and true widths of up to 32 m have been identified.
The Tsetzi Lake wildfire was first reported on August 27, 2025, following a lightning strike that ignited a
small fire across the lake from the 3Ts camp. Over the following weeks, the Tsetzi Lake fire grew in size and
intensity, eventually merging with the Blackwater Fire to the northeast. Combined, these fires ultimately
covered 9,296 hectares before being brought under control by the BC Wildfire Service.
Camp Status and Fire Protection
Initial reports indicate that fire protection measures and suppression systems implemented by the BC
Wildfire Service successfully protected the 3Ts camp, including core storage facilities, which remain
unaffected by the fire.
The upcoming site visit will focus on:
• Assessing critical infrastructure, including power and water systems.
• Inspecting access roads, some of which were actively used and widened during firefighting efforts.
• Determining readiness for the safe return of crews and equipment.
Acknowledgement of BC Wildfire Service
The Company extends its sincere gratitude to the BC Wildfire Service and all supporting agencies for their
tireless efforts in containing the fire.
“At the height of the Tsetzi Lake fire, there were more than 100 personnel on the ground, supported by aerial
resources, heavy equipment, and specialized structural protection teams. Their coordinated response was
critical to safeguarding both our camp, drill core and the surrounding environment,” stated Randy Turner,
President and CEO of Independence Gold.
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Next Steps for Exploration
With the evacuation order lifted, the Company plans to resume field activities as soon as conditions allow.
Initial exploration work will focus on:
• Completing soil sampling and mapping grids that were interrupted by the wildfire.
• Continuing archaeological studies in collaboration with local First Nations.
• Re-establishing wildlife and water monitoring stations to ensure environmental baselines are
maintained.
Mineral Resource Estimate Update
Due to an unforeseen delay in receiving assay results for the umpire samples submitted for Quality Control
on the mineral resource, an updated mineral resource estimate (“MRE”) is expected to be published in the
fourth quarter of 2025. The current 3Ts resource model was completed in 2022, and contains a total
inferred resource estimate of 4,469,297 tonnes grading 3.64 grams per tonne (“g/t”) gold and 96.26 g/t
silver, at a cut off grade of 0.4 g/t gold equivalent (“AuEq”) in-pit and 2.0 g/t AuEq underground, containing
522,330 ounces of gold and 13,831,415 ounc es of silver, totaling 678,156 AuEq ounces (please see news
release dated August 18 th, 2022 for further details; “Technical Report on the Mineral Resource Estimate
Update for the 3Ts Gold Project, Omineca Mining Division, British Columbia, Canada”, authored by Armitage
and Miller). The Ted-Mint and Tommy Vein Systems form the foundation of the current MRE, however it is
expected that the newly discovered Larry, Johnny and Ian Veins will be included in the updated mineral
resource estimate.
About Independence
Independence Gold Corp. is a well-financed mineral exploration company with holdings ranging from early-
stage grassroots exploration to advanced -stage resource expansion in British Columbia and Yukon. The
Company is positioned to add shareholder value thro ugh systematic project advancement, while
management continues to evaluate additional gold and silver projects for possible acquisition. For
additional information, visit the Company's website www.ingold.ca.
Andy Randell, P.Geo., the Company’s Qualified Person as defined by National Instrument 43-101 and who
is an independent consultant for the Company, has reviewed the technical information in this news release.
ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF INDEPENDENCE GOLD CORP.
“Randy Turner”
Randy Turner, President and CEO
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events or results to differ materially from those described in forward- looking information, there may be other factors that cause
actions, events or results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that such information will prove
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