Val-d'Or, Québec--(Newsfile Corp. - October 26, 2026) - Val-d'Or Mining Corporation (TSXV: VZZ) ("Val-d'Or Mining" or the "Company") announces that Jimmy S.H. Lee, a director of Val-d'Or Mining, has acquired ownership of additional common shares of the Company, increasing his holdings to 27,965,999 common shares representing approximately 24.4% of the issued and outstanding common shares of the Company, such that he has become a "Control Person" of Val-d'Or Mining in accordance with TSX Venture Exchange (the "Exchange") policy and applicable securities legislation. The acquisition of shares by Mr. Lee also resulted in a "Change of Control" in accordance with the policies of the Exchange. The creation of Mr. Lee as a Control Person is subject to final Exchange acceptance.

As required by the policies of the Exchange, Val-d'Or Mining sought and received disinterested shareholder approval of the creation of Mr. Lee as a Control Person at the Annual General and Special Meeting of Shareholders held by Val-d'Or Mining on October 3, 2025.

Further detail with respect to the share acquisition by Mr. Lee is included in the Early Warning Report and press release filed by Mr. Lee with securities regulators in accordance with early warning reporting obligations under applicable securities legislation.

About Val-d'Or Mining Corporation

Val-d'Or Mining Corporation is a junior natural resource issuer involved in the process of acquiring and exploring its diverse mineral property assets, most of which are situated in the Abitibi Greenstone Belt of NE Ontario and NW Québec. To complement its current property interests, the Company regularly evaluates new opportunities for staking and/or acquisitions. Outside of its principal regional focus in the Abitibi Greenstone Belt, the Company holds several other properties in Northern Québec (Nunavik) covering different geological environments and commodities (Ni-Cu-PGE's).

The Company has expertise in the identification and generation of new projects, and in early-stage exploration. The mineral commodities of interest are broad, and range from gold, copper-zinc-silver, nickel-copper-PGE to industrial and energy minerals. After the initial value creation in the 100%-owned, or majority-owned properties, the Company seeks option/joint venture partners with technical expertise and financial capacity to conduct more advanced exploration projects.

Forward-Looking Statements:

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Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this news release.

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Source: Val-D'Or Mining Corporation