Westward Gold Appoints New Auditor Following Resignation

Vancouver, British Columbia — August 6, 2026 — Leads & Copy — Westward Gold Inc. has appointed Davidson & Company LLP as its new auditor, effective August 5, 2026. The move follows the resignation of Smythe LLP at the company's request. Westward's Board of Directors approved the change, with the Audit Committee also recommending Davidson as the successor auditor. Smythe's resignation was not attributed to any disagreements or unresolved issues with Westward. The company confirmed that Smythe's auditor reports did not contain any modified opinions regarding the financial statements during the relevant period or any reportable events as defined by National Instrument 51-102. Documentation pertaining to this change of auditor has been filed under Westward's profile on www.sedarplus.com.

Westward Gold is a mineral exploration company with a focus on developing the Toiyabe Hills Project in Nevada's Cortez Trend area and the Coyote and Rossi Projects situated along the Carlin Trend in Elko County, Nevada. The company also periodically assesses opportunities to acquire other mineral exploration assets.

Source: Westward Gold Inc.