<div id="readability-page-1"><div>(TheNewswire)<ul><ul></ul></ul>April 9, 2026 – TheNewswire - Montreal, Quebec - Beauce Gold Fields (Champs d’Or enBeauce) (TSX Venture: BGF), referred to as“BGF” or the “Company,” is pleased toannounce that diamond drilling has commenced atthe Grondin Zone, located within its Beauce Gold Project inBeauceville, Québec.This program follows the Company’s February 9, 2026announcement outlining a planned drill campaign of up to 1,500 metrestargeting the Saddle Reef antiform structure.The 2026 drill campaign will be conducted in twophases. Phase 1 consists of five diamond drill holes totalingapproximately 500 metres. Phase 2 will follow to test of the inducedpolarization (IP) Grondin Zone anomaly PP-2, incorporating resultsfrom Phase 1 and additional geophysical work to refine targeting alongstrike and identify new zones.Patrick Levasseur,President and CEO of Beauce Gold Fields, commented:“Having the drill now on site marks animportant step forward in advancing the Saddle Reef discovery. Phase 1is designed to test depth extensions and validate continuity ofmineralization, while Phase 2 will allow us to refine and expand ourtargeting based on real-time results and additionalgeophysics.”Phase 1 Drill Program – Grondin Zone The initial Phase 1 program is designed to test the down-dip continuity of known mineralized zones and evaluate new geophysical targets. <ul><li>HoleGR-26-01This 100-metre hole will test the mineralized zone approximately 100metres southwest and at greater depth (approximately 60 metresvertical) compared to hole GR-25-08 (approximately 30 metresvertical). </li><li>Hole GR-26-02is planned to 75 metres at -50°, targeting approximately 60 metresvertical depth to test NW flange of the antifoamand under the hole GR-25-02 </li><li>Holes GR-26-03 andGR-26-04These holes of aproximatly 130 meters are designed to test the GrondinZone at depth, stepping back from previous holes GR-25-05 andGR-25-06. Depending on results, the holes may be extended to greaterdepth (up to 300 metres), These holes aim to determine whether the mineralized zone widens orpersists at depth and to test for additional zones beneath the Grondinshowing. </li><li>HoleGR-26-05Planned to a depth of approximately 55 metres, this hole will test theinduced polarization (IP) anomaly PP-1. In addition, this will be thenortheasternmost hole in the Grondin Zone and will help determinewhether the mineralized zone extends further to thenortheast. </li></ul> Phase 2 – Follow-Up and Target Expansion Phase 2 of the program will be planned based on: <ul><li>Results from Phase 1; </li><li>Testing of the induced polarization (IP) anomalyPP-2; </li><li>Additional geophysical surveys to be carried outlaterally along the structure toward the northeast. </li></ul> This phase is expected to refine drill targeting and test newly identified zones, further evaluating the scale and continuity of the mineralized system. Grondin Zone – Exploration Background The Grondin Zone has been the focus of systematic exploration by Beauce Gold Fields since 2023, including multiple diamond drill campaigns, geophysical surveys, geological mapping, and limited bulk sampling. Drilling completed in 2023 and 2025 confirmed structurally controlled gold mineralization associated with a Saddle Reef antiform geometry, with mineralization traced over several hundred metres and remaining open both along strike and at depth. The Grondin Zone forms part of the Company’s broader exploration strategy aimed at identifying the bedrock sources of the historic Beauce placer gold deposits. Drilling to date has confirmed gold-bearing mineralization along the Saddle Reef structure over a strike length of approximately 4 kilometres from the Grondin Zone. Subsequent induced polarization (IP) surveys and integrated geological interpretation have outlined an approximately 8-kilometre antiform structural corridor, providing a large-scale framework for ongoing exploration. Based on geological, structural, and geochemical observations, the Company interprets this antiform-hosted structure as one of the likely bedrock sources contributing to the historical placer gold deposits within the Saint-Simon-les-Mines paleoplacer channel. Jean Bernard, BSc, Geo, a qualified independent person as defined by National Instrument 43-101, has reviewed and approved the technical content of this release. About Beauce Gold Fields Beauce Gold Fields is focused on exploring and developing the largest placer gold district in eastern North America. The Company’s objective is the trace old placer gold workings back to a bedrock source to uncover economic lode gold deposits. The Company’s flagship property is the Saint-Simon-les-Mines gold project, site of Canada’s first gold rush that pre-dates the Yukon Klondike. The Beauce region hosted some of the largest historical placer gold mines in Eastern North America that were active from 1860s to the 1960s It produced some of the largest gold nuggets in Canadian mining history (50oz+). (Source Sedar: 43-101 Report - Beauce July 4th 2018, Author B. Violette) Beauce Gold Fields is currently drilling recently discovered antiform systems that is believed to have contributed to the development of extensive auriferous placer deposits in Beauce. The Company’s geological model suggests that placer gold within the Beauce Gold paleochannel, including the renowned large nuggets from the 19th century, formed in stressed quartz pockets within layered domed axis of antiforms, exemplified by Saddle Reef formations. Notable global Saddle Reef formations include the Bendigo gold fields in Australia (over 60 million ounces) and the high-grade Dufferin deposit in Nova Scotia. Beauce Gold Fields website www.beaucegold.comDisclaimers:This press release contains certainforward-looking statements, including, without limitation, statementscontaining the words &#34;may&#34;, &#34;plan&#34;,&#34;will&#34;, &#34;estimate&#34;, &#34;continue&#34;,&#34;anticipate&#34;, &#34;intend&#34;, &#34;expect&#34;,&#34;in the process&#34; and other similar expressions whichconstitute &#34;forward-looking information&#34; within the meaningof applicable securities laws. Forward-looking statements reflect theCompany's current expectation and assumptions, and are subject toa number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results todiffer materially from those anticipated. These forward-lookingstatements involve risks and uncertainties including, but not limitedto, our expectations regarding mineral exploration. Such statementsreflect the current views of the Company with respect to future eventsand are subject to certain risks and uncertainties and other risksdetailed from time-to-time in the Company's on-going filings withthe securities regulatory authorities, which filings can be found atwww.sedar.com. Actual results, events, and performance may differmaterially. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on theseforward-looking statements. The Company undertakes no obligation topublicly update or revise any forward-looking statements either as aresult of new information, future events or otherwise, except asrequired by applicable securities laws. Neither the TSX Venture Exchange norits Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in thepolicies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for theadequacy or accuracy of this release. For further informationcontactPatrick Levasseur, President and CEO Tel: (514) 262-9239www.beaucegold.comCopyright (c) 2026 TheNewswire - All rights reserved.</div></div>

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Beauce Gold Fields has commenced its 2026 drill program at the Grondin Zone in Quebec, targeting the Saddle Reef antiform structure. The program consists of two phases, with Phase 1 involving five diamond drill holes totaling approximately 500 meters to test mineralized zones and evaluate new geophysical targets. Phase 2 will follow based on Phase 1 results and will focus on refining drill targeting. The Grondin Zone has been under systematic exploration since 2023, confirming gold mineralization over a significant strike length. Beauce Gold Fields aims to trace historic placer gold deposits back to their bedrock sources.

Beauce Gold Fields Commences 2026 Saddle Reef Drill Program at Grondin Zone