Noble Mineral Exploration Announces Diamond Drill Program in Timmins Area

Noble Mineral Exploration Inc. has signed a drill contract for 1,000 meters in two holes located in Carnegie Township near Timmins, Ontario, Canada. The two 500-meter holes have been positioned to follow up on drilling conducted in 2022 and to further define the geology and mineralization of the area. An additional 1,000 meters across two holes have been scheduled for Southwest Carnegie Township in early 2026, after freeze-up, due to swampy conditions at the proposed drill site.

The technical content of this announcement has been reviewed and approved by Wayne Holmstead, P.Geo., an independent Qualified Person as defined by National Instrument 43-101 - Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects. Noble Mineral Exploration Inc. is a Canadian-based junior exploration company with extensive mineral holdings across Northern Ontario and Quebec. The company holds mineral and/or exploration rights in approximately 70,000 hectares in Northern Ontario and about 24,000 hectares elsewhere in Quebec, where it plans to generate option and joint venture exploration programs.

Specifically in the Timmins-Cochrane areas of Northern Ontario, Noble holds mineral rights and/or exploration rights in approximately 18,000 hectares known as Project 81, which hosts diversified drill-ready gold, nickel-cobalt and base metal exploration targets at various stages of exploration. The company also maintains approximately 2,215 hectares in Thomas Township/Timmins, plus an additional 20% interest in about 38,700 hectares in the Timmins area and approximately 175 hectares of mining claims in Central Newfoundland.

Beyond the Timmins region, Noble's portfolio includes approximately 4,600 hectares in the Nagagami Carbonatite Complex and about 3,200 hectares in the Boulder Project, both near Hearst, Ontario. In Quebec, the company holds approximately 3,700 hectares in the Buckingham Graphite Property, about 10,152 hectares in the Havre St Pierre Nickel, Copper, PGM property, and roughly 1,573 hectares in the Cere-Villebon Nickel, Copper, PGM property. Additional Quebec holdings include approximately 569 hectares in the Chateau Uranium/Rare Earth property, about 461 hectares in the Taser North Uranium/Molybdenum property, roughly 4,465 hectares in the REE Mehmet Property, and approximately 3,300 hectares in the Gull Lake REE Property. More information about the company's activities can be found at https://www.noblemineralexploration.com.

This drilling initiative represents a strategic step in advancing exploration in a historically significant mining region. The Timmins area has long been recognized as one of Canada's most productive gold districts, and continued exploration by companies like Noble contributes to the ongoing assessment of mineral potential. For investors and industry observers, such drilling programs provide tangible progress in resource definition, potentially leading to future resource estimates and development decisions. The planned 2026 drilling in Southwest Carnegie Township demonstrates a methodical approach to exploration, accounting for environmental conditions while maintaining project momentum.

The implications of this announcement extend beyond immediate exploration activities. Successful results from this drilling could enhance understanding of the geological framework in the Carnegie Township area, potentially identifying new mineralization trends. For the mining industry, junior exploration companies like Noble play a crucial role in early-stage discovery, often preceding larger-scale development by major mining operators. The company's diverse portfolio across multiple commodities and jurisdictions reflects a strategic approach to mineral exploration in an era of growing demand for critical minerals including nickel, cobalt, and rare earth elements.