President & CEO Charles Ross and VP Exploration David Flint to present August 20 at 2:20 p.m. ET as drilling advances at Hayden Hill and the Company enters an active period of exploration catalysts

VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / August 18, 2026 / Four Nines Gold Inc. (CSE:FNAU)(OTCQB:FNAUF)(FWB:F8NA) ("Four Nines" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that President & CEO Charles Ross and Vice President of Exploration David Flint will present at the Emerging Growth Conference 95 on Thursday, August 20, 2026, from 2:20 p.m. to 2:50 p.m. Eastern Time.

The presentation comes at an important time for Four Nines as the Company's maiden drill program advances at the Hayden Hill Gold Project in northern California. Ross and Flint will provide investors with an overview of Hayden Hill, the modern geological thesis guiding the current drill campaign, and the series of exploration catalysts expected as the Company progresses through drilling, geophysical interpretation and ultimately assay results.

Emerging Growth Conference Details

Event: Emerging Growth Conference 95
Date: Thursday, August 20, 2026
Time: 2:20 p.m. to 2:50 p.m. Eastern Time
Presenters: Charles Ross, President & CEO, and David Flint, Vice President of Exploration

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The conference is open to investors, who may register in advance and submit questions for management. A replay is expected to be made available following the event.

Management Comment

Charles Ross, President & CEO of Four Nines Gold, commented:

"With drilling now underway at Hayden Hill, we're entering the stage where years of geological work are being put to the test. David and I look forward to walking investors through the Hayden Hill thesis, what we're targeting with the drill bit, and the catalysts ahead as this next chapter begins to unfold."

Why this Matters for Investors

Four Nines has moved from geological interpretation to active exploration at Hayden Hill, with its maiden drill program now testing priority targets generated through extensive historical data, modern 3D geological modelling, fieldwork and geophysics.

The Emerging Growth Conference provides investors with an opportunity to hear directly from both the Company's corporate and technical leadership as Four Nines enters an active period of news flow. Management will discuss the current drill program, ongoing interpretation of geophysical data, the Company's evolving understanding of the Hayden Hill system, and the milestones investors can expect as exploration progresses.

Qualified Person

David Flint, MSc, AIPG-CPG, Vice President of Exploration and a Qualified Person as defined in National Instrument 43-101, has reviewed and approved the technical information contained in this news release.

About Four Nines Gold Inc.

Four Nines Gold Inc. is a North American gold exploration company focused on unlocking high-grade potential at past-producing assets. The Company's flagship Hayden Hill Gold Project in northern California produced 480,000 ounces of gold and 1.3 million ounces of silver and has not been drilled in nearly three decades. Leveraging a modern 3D geological model, Four Nines has identified multiple untested high-grade feeder zones beneath and adjacent to historic workings targets missed by previous operators due to shallow drilling and outdated interpretations.

Four Nines is fully funded for its maiden drill program, with 10 approved drill locations and field activities underway as of June 2026. Led by a technical team with a strong discovery record and deep experience in epithermal gold systems, the Company is preparing a high-impact drill campaign designed to evaluate deeper structural corridors and expand the project. Four Nines continues to assess additional opportunities in stable jurisdictions and is committed to responsible exploration, transparent communication, and long-term value creation for shareholders.

Four Nines has a right to acquire 100% of the Hayden Hill Gold Project from a subsidiary of Kinross Gold U.S.A., Inc. The Hayden Hill Gold Project is a former producing gold mine that was explored by Amax Gold Inc. through 99,862 meters of drilling in 742 holes and for which there has been no systematic exploration since the mine closed in 1997. Kinross acquired Amax Gold Inc in 1998. The Hayden Hill Gold Project is located on private land, for which drill permits for the initial exploration program have been received from Lassen County.

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For more information, please contact the Company at info@fourninesgold.ca or visit our website at www.fourninesgold.ca for project updates and related background information or call 604.977.1999

ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

FOUR NINES GOLD INC.
Charles Ross
President
1600 - 409 Granville Street
Vancouver, BC, V6C 1T2
Tel: 604.977.1999

Forward-looking statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements and forward-looking information within the meaning of Canadian securities laws (collectively, "forward-looking statements"). Statements and information that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are frequently, but not always, identified by words such as "expects", "anticipates", "believes", "intends", "estimates", "potential", "possible" and similar expressions, or statements that events, conditions or results "will", "may", "could" or "should" occur or be achieved. Forward-looking statements and the assumptions made in respect thereof involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors beyond the Company's control. Forward-looking statements in this press release include statements regarding the proposed geophysical survey, proposed drilling program, the anticipation that the proposed survey will positively refine and prioritize drill targets, such exploration activities will further delineate and identify new mineralized areas and additional high-priority targets. Mineral exploration is highly speculative and characterized by significant risk, including risks related to mineral exploration in general, industry risks, risks that anticipated results may not occur as intended, as well as general risks related to the economy, fluctuating gold prices, capital markets and mining stocks in particular which even a combination of careful evaluation, experience and knowledge may not eliminate. Forward-looking statements in this press release are made as of the date herein. Although the Company believes that the assumptions and factors used in preparing the forward-looking statements in this press release are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on such statements. The Company undertakes no obligation to update publicly or otherwise revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information or future events or otherwise, except as may be required by law.

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