

Results from the second 2026 core hole continue to reinforce the significance of mapped high-angle structures as controls on gold mineralization at the SSD Target Gold mineralization is open in all directions, especially down-dip into promising structural and stratigraphic settings that have never been drill-tested

The first 2026 core hole at SSD confirmed that the observed controls on gold mineralization – as interpreted from recent trenching – are compelling target vectors T2601 encountered significant zones of hydrothermal alteration coincident with high-grade Carlin-style gold, including pervasive decalcification, clay, breccia, and pyrite

Vancouver, British Columbia, August 6, 2026 - TheNewswire – Westward Gold Inc. (CSE: WG, OTCQB: WGLIF, FSE: IM50) (“Westward” or the “Company”) announces the appointment of Davidson & Company LLP, Chartered Professional Accountants (“Davidson”), as the Company's new auditor. On August 5, 2026, Smythe LLP, Chartered Professional Accountants (“Smythe”) resigned at the request of the Company and the Company's Board of Directors resolved to appoint Davidson as the Company's successor auditor (the “Change of Auditor”). Smythe's resignation did not occur due to any reportable disagreement or unresolved issue involving the Company – or any consultation with Davidson – and was considered, approved and recommended by the Audit Committee of the Board along with the decision to appoint Davidson as successor auditor. In the opinion of the Company, there have been no modified opinions expressed in Smythe's auditor reports on any of the Company's financial statements relating to the “relevant period” or any “reportable event” as such terms are defined in Section 4.11 of National Instrument 51-102 – Continuous Disclosure Obligations (“NI 51-102”). All documents relating to the Change of Auditor have been filed under Westward's profile at www.sedarplus.com. About Westward Gold

Assay results confirm several laterally-significant gold zones in the first of three trenches excavated at the SSD Target, with individual samples grading up to 17.90 g Au/t Anaconda-style mapping has been completed to improve modeling of structural controls on gold mineralization in the area, and upcoming drilling will test these relationships at depth

Following 2 years of detailed target development, the El Segundo area is primed for Phase 1 drilling in 2026 El Segundo is underpinned by robust Carlin-suite surface geochemistry, strong sub-surface alteration zones identified via geophysical surveys, and favourable surface alteration and structural settings recognized through mapping

Vancouver, British Columbia, July 3, 2026 – TheNewswire – Westward Gold Inc. (CSE: WG, OTCQB: WGLIF, FSE: IM50) (“Westward” or the “Company”) announces that its Compensation and Corporate Governance Committee has approved and granted an aggregate of 3,750,000 stock options (the “Options”) and 3,750,000 restricted share units (“RSUs”) to Westward's Board of Directors and management. The Options, which vest immediately, are exercisable at a price of C$0.12 per common share of the Company for a period of five (5) years from the date of grant. Any common shares issued upon exercise are subject to a four-month hold period from the date of grant, if applicable, pursuant to the policies of the Canadian Securities Exchange. The RSUs granted will vest over a period of 24 months, with 50% vesting on the 12-month anniversary of the date of grant, and the remaining 50% vesting on the 24-month anniversary. About Westward Gold

The first of three drill rigs has now begun drilling at the Property, following completion of a 468-metre trenching program at the SSD Target 1:5000-scale Anaconda-style mapping is ongoing across the Property and has already significantly expanded the alteration footprint at the SSD Target

SSD is one of three high-priority target areas to be tested with RC and core drilling in 2026 on the Company's 84-square-kilometre Property Systematic exploration has expanded the SSD Target's plan dimensions and improved the Company's understanding of mineralization controls
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