Kestrel Gold – Appoints New CFO and Secretary

NEWS RELEASE

Kestrel Gold – Appoints New CFO and Secretary

Calgary, AB, April 21, 2026: Kestrel Gold Inc. (“Kestrel” or the “Corporation”, TSX -V: KGC)

announces that Jean Sharp has resigned as Corporate Secretary and Chief Financial Officer of the

Corporation and that Ikay Deol has been appointed as Corporate Secretary and Chief Financial

Officer.

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Ikay Deol, CPA has over seven years experience working with publicly listed Canadian and Australian

junior mining companies, providing comprehensive accounting, financial reporting, and regulatory

compliance services. She also acts as Chief Financial Officer of other publicly listed exploration stage

companies listed on the CSE and TSX-V

Gordon Aldcorn, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Corporation states: “On behalf of the

Corporation we wish to thank Jean for her contribution and service to the Corporation. We are pleased

to welcome Ms. Deol in joining Kestrel in her new position as Corporate Secretary and Chief Financial

Officer.”

About Kestrel Gold

Kestrel Gold Inc. is an exploration company headquartered in western Canada and focused on the

Canadian Cordillera. Kestrel has earned a 100% interest in the QCM Property which is an orogenic

gold target located in the Manson-Germanson placer district. Kestrel also owns a 100% interest in

the KSD Property which is an orogenic gold target located in the Yukon portion of the Tintina

Gold Belt. Kestrel is listed on the TSX Venture exchange under the symbol KGC. Readers are

encouraged to refer to the Corporation’s website “www.kestrelgold.com” for further information.

NEITHER THE 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.

For further information contact:

Gordon Aldcorn, President and Chief Executive Officer

Office: (403) 618-6507

Email: [email protected]