Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - June 10, 2026) - Thistle Resources Inc. (TSXV: TRCG) (OTC Pink: TRCGF) (the "Company" or "Thistle") is pleased to announce they have received certified assay results from ALS Canada Ltd of North Vancouver, BC., for drill hole 21TRC-AU007. The drill hole was collared in the northeast extension of the mineralized folds trend (Figure 4), at an azimuth of 150 degrees and a dip of - 45 degrees, The hole had a depth of 74 meters. The certified assay results are summarized in Table 1 with individual intervals in Figure 2. The results are of true width.
Figure 1: Down-Hole Gold Grade Profile, Drill Hole 21TRC-AU007
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Table 1: Assay Summary, Drill Hole 21TRC-AU007
| DRILL HOLE # | From | To | Width | Au | |
| 21TRC-AU007 | (m.) | (m.) | (m.) | g/t | |
| Overall | 35.00 | 55.71 | 20.71 | 1.65 | |
| includes | 35.00 | 48.82 | 13.82 | 2.24 | |
| includes | 36.00 | 43.82 | 7.82 | 3.36 | |
| includes | 41.00 | 43.82 | 2.82 | 4.65 |
Table 2: Assay Table, Drill Hole 21TRC-AU007
| From | To | Width | Sample | Au | As |
| (m.) | (m.) | (m.) | # | g/t | ppm |
| 35.00 | 36.00 | 1.00 | 2306007 | 0.34 | 908 |
| 36.00 | 36.64 | 0.64 | 2306008 | 5.38 | >10000 |
| 36.64 | 37.64 | 1.00 | 2306009 | 1.61 | 3250 |
| 37.64 | 38.36 | 0.72 | 2306010 | 3.48 | 5220 |
| 38.36 | 39.36 | 1.00 | 2306011 | 1.76 | 3880 |
| 39.36 | 40.00 | 0.64 | 2306012 | 2.58 | 7490 |
| 40.00 | 41.00 | 1.00 | 2306013 | 2.19 | 5800 |
| 41.00 | 42.00 | 1.00 | 2306014 | 4.67 | 8460 |
| 42.00 | 43.00 | 1.00 | 2306015 | 5.07 | >10000 |
| 43.00 | 43.82 | 0.82 | 2306016 | 4.12 | 9950 |
| 43.82 | 44.82 | 1.00 | 2306017 | 0.4 | 614 |
| 44.82 | 45.82 | 1.00 | 2306018 | 1.14 | 3080 |
| 45.82 | 46.82 | 1.00 | 2306019 | 0.08 | 111 |
| 46.82 | 47.82 | 1.00 | 2306020 | 0.25 | 986 |
| 47.82 | 48.82 | 1.00 | 2306021 | 2.44 | 20 |
| 48.82 | 49.71 | 0.89 | 2306022 | 0.25 | 54 |
| 49.71 | 50.71 | 1.00 | 2306023 | 0.25 | 31 |
| 50.71 | 51.71 | 1.00 | 2306024 | 0.25 | 45 |
| 51.71 | 52.71 | 1.00 | 2306025 | 0.25 | 46 |
| 52.71 | 53.71 | 1.00 | 2306026 | 0.42 | 888 |
| 53.71 | 54.71 | 1.00 | 2306027 | 1.58 | 4790 |
| 54.71 | 55.71 | 1.00 | 2306028 | 0.4 | 1245 |
The Middle River Gold Project is Thistle's flagship asset, anchored by a 7-kilometre mineralized "S-Trend" of folded stratigraphy that two independent geophysical firms - EarthEx Geophysical Solutions and Abitibi Geophysics - identified and confirmed using separate proprietary technologies. The current deposit represents only approximately 400 metres of strike within that 7-kilometre mineralized fold trend, leaving the substantial majority of the system untested. The Middle River Gold Project hosts structurally controlled Au mineralization within a package of sediments and volcanics of the Canoe Landing Lake Formation. Mineralization occurs in association with quartz veining and arsenopyrite - pyrite developed locally within a broad zone of alteration characterized by quartz, sericite, chlorite, fuchsite, and carbonate (Figure 2 and 3 below).
The drilling to date has identified a mineralized zone from surface to a depth of 130 meters. Independent proprietary geophysical surveying conducted in 2021 by EarthEx Geophysical Solutions Inc. and Abitibi Geophysics both defined stronger, High Chargeability zones at 400 metres and below - among the strongest chargeability readings in the Bathurst Mining Camp - representing a high priority deeper lower zone that has never been drill-tested. The Abitibi 3D-IP survey (Figure 4) also identified 7 km of untested mineralized folds, the cluster of previous drilling noted by the blue drill collars in the north central portion of Figure 3. Two completed drill programs have returned consistent high-grade, broad gold intersections - confirming both grade and width across the deposit. Together, EarthEx and Abitibi have outlined more than 50 high-priority drill target centers along the trend, representing hundreds of potential drill holes, with permits in hand. Thistle's stated objective is to define more than 2,000,000 ounces of gold across the 7-kilometre trend. Drilling in 2026 will focus on expanding the mineralized footprint and testing the deeper, high chargeability targets defined by EarthEx Geoscience Solutions and Abitibi Geophysics.
Figure 2: Sample #230615. (5.07 g/t Au)
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Figure 3: Sample #230616. (4.12 g/t Au)
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Gary Lohman, P.Geo., COO & VP Exploration, stated: "Drill hole 21TRC-AU007 again confirms the consistency of this system - strong grades over meaningful widths in a shallow, 74-metre hole. What excites our technical team is scale: the current deposit covers only about 400 metres of a 7-kilometre trend that EarthEx and Abitibi independently confirmed, and we have over 50 high-priority targets and permits in hand. Our 2026 program will expand the deposit along strike and down-dip while we begin testing the deeper, high-chargeability lower zone that has never seen a drill bit."
Figure 4: Abitibi Geophysics Orion - 3D IP Analysis showing 7km of Mineralized Folds
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Figure 5: Drill Hole Locations, Middle River Gold
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Patrick J. Cruickshank, MBA, President & CEO, Director, stated: "This hole is another example of the robust deposit we have at Middle River Gold - strong gold results over this shallow 74-metre drill hole, exactly the kind of result that keeps impressing us as we drill our mineralized ribbons. We look forward to our 2026 upcoming Drill Program at Middle River Gold to extend the footprint of this Gold Deposit along the identified 7kms of mineralized fold ribbons. We have received our 2026 Phase 3 Drill Program permits and look forward to testing our high priority targets."
Figure 6: Environmentally Friendly Track Mounted Rig used to Drill 21TRC-AU007, Middle River Gold
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Analysis and QAQC
All samples were submitted to and analyzed at ALS Canada Ltd. (ALS), an independent commercial laboratory for both the sample preparation and assaying. ALS is a commercial laboratory independent of Thistle Resources Inc. Samples submitted through ALS are run through standard preparation methods and analysed using Code ME-ICP41A which is an Aqua Regia leach followed by ICP+AES analysis. Gold analysis is done by standard fire assay (GRA22) using a 50-gram sample. Overlimit assays are done by gravimetric analysis. ALS undertakes their own QA/QC protocols including coarse and pulp duplicate analysis to ensure proper sample preparation and equipment calibration.
Thistle's QAQC program includes regular insertion of CRM standards, duplicates, and blanks into the sample stream with a stringent review of all results. QAQC and data validation was performed, and no material errors were observed.
Qualified Person The technical and scientific information in this news release has been reviewed and approved by Gary Lohman, P.Geo., COO & VP Exploration of Thistle Resources Inc. and a Qualified Person as defined by National Instrument 43-101. Mr. Lohman is not independent of the Company.
About Thistle Resources Inc.
Thistle Resources Inc. is a Canadian public mineral exploration company focused on Precious Metals & Critical Minerals (Cu, Pb, Zn, Ag and Au) exploration in the world-famous Bathurst Mining Camp, New Brunswick, Canada. The Company's primary business objective is to explore its five Projects: Middle River Gold Project, Brunswick Antimony Project, Middle River VMS Project, Alba Forks Gold Project, in the World-Famous Bathurst Mining Camp & Celtic Highland Gold, located in Cape Breton Nova Scotia, Canada. The Company is focused on Precious Metals and Critical Minerals Exploration (CME).
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