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Scorpio Gold Completes Sale of Mineral Ridge Project

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Scorpio Gold (OTCQB: SRCRF) has completed the sale of its Mineral Ridge Gold subsidiary and project in Esmeralda County, Nevada, to an undisclosed purchaser for US$7.5 million. The transaction structure includes: US$5 million upfront payment, US$1.5 million in escrow to be released in two equal installments (November 2025 and May 2026), and a final payment of US$1 million due August 2026.

The deal includes the transfer of reclamation bond obligations to the purchaser, while Scorpio retained certain project assets through its subsidiary. The company plans to use the proceeds to advance its flagship Manhattan District project, with CEO Zayn Kalyan highlighting the transaction's strategic importance in strengthening the company's balance sheet and eliminating ongoing holding costs.

[ "Non-dilutive cash injection of US$7.5 million strengthens balance sheet", "Elimination of ongoing holding costs associated with Mineral Ridge project", "Strategic focus on flagship Manhattan District project", "Transfer of reclamation bond obligations to the purchaser reduces liabilities" ]

Scorpio Gold (OTCQB: SRCRF) ha completato la cessione della sua controllata Mineral Ridge Gold e del relativo progetto nella Contea di Esmeralda, Nevada, a un acquirente non divulgato per US$7,5 milioni. La struttura dell'operazione prevede: un pagamento iniziale di US$5 milioni, US$1,5 milioni in escrow che saranno rilasciati in due rate uguali (novembre 2025 e maggio 2026) e un pagamento finale di US$1 milione previsto per agosto 2026.

L'accordo trasferisce all'acquirente gli obblighi relativi alle cauzioni di bonifica, mentre Scorpio ha mantenuto alcuni asset del progetto tramite la sua controllata. La società intende utilizzare i proventi per portare avanti il suo progetto di punta Manhattan District; l'amministratore delegato Zayn Kalyan ha sottolineato l'importanza strategica dell'operazione nel rafforzare il bilancio e nell'eliminare i costi di mantenimento ricorrenti.

  • Iniezione di liquidità non diluitiva di US$7,5 milioni che rafforza il bilancio
  • Eliminazione dei costi di mantenimento continui legati al progetto Mineral Ridge
  • Focalizzazione strategica sul progetto principale Manhattan District
  • Trasferimento degli obblighi di cauzione di bonifica riduce le passività

Scorpio Gold (OTCQB: SRCRF) ha completado la venta de su filial Mineral Ridge Gold y del proyecto en el Condado de Esmeralda, Nevada, a un comprador no revelado por US$7,5 millones. La estructura de la transacción incluye: un pago inicial de US$5 millones, US$1,5 millones en depósito en garantía que se liberarán en dos cuotas iguales (noviembre de 2025 y mayo de 2026) y un pago final de US$1 millón previsto para agosto de 2026.

El acuerdo contempla la transferencia de las obligaciones de los bonos de restauración al comprador, mientras que Scorpio retuvo ciertos activos del proyecto a través de su filial. La compañía planea usar los ingresos para avanzar su proyecto emblemático Manhattan District; el CEO Zayn Kalyan destacó la importancia estratégica de la operación para fortalecer el balance y eliminar los costos de mantenimiento continuos.

  • Inyección de efectivo no dilutiva de US$7,5 millones que fortalece el balance
  • Eliminación de los costos de mantenimiento continuos asociados al proyecto Mineral Ridge
  • Enfoque estratégico en el proyecto emblemático Manhattan District
  • La transferencia de las obligaciones de los bonos de restauración al comprador reduce pasivos

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  • Mineral Ridge 프로ì íЏ ê´€ë � ì§€ì†ì  유지비용 제거
  • 주력 프로ì íЏ Manhattan Districtì—� 대í•� ì „ëžµì � 집중
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Scorpio Gold (OTCQB: SRCRF) a finalisé la vente de sa filiale Mineral Ridge Gold et du projet situé dans le comté d'Esmeralda, Nevada, à un acheteur non divulgué pour 7,5 M$ US. La structure de la transaction comprend : un paiement initial de 5 M$ US, 1,5 M$ US en séquestre qui seront libérés en deux versements égaux (novembre 2025 et mai 2026), et un paiement final de 1 M$ US dû en août 2026.

L'accord inclut le transfert des obligations liées aux cautions de remise en état à l'acheteur, tandis que Scorpio a conservé certains actifs du projet via sa filiale. La société prévoit d'utiliser les produits pour faire progresser son projet phare Manhattan District ; le PDG Zayn Kalyan a souligné l'importance stratégique de l'opération pour renforcer le bilan et éliminer les coûts de détention récurrents.

  • Apport de liquidités non dilutif de 7,5 M$ US renforçant le bilan
  • Élimination des coûts de détention récurrents associés au projet Mineral Ridge
  • Concentration stratégique sur le projet phare Manhattan District
  • Transfert des obligations de caution de remise en état à l'acheteur réduisant les passifs

Scorpio Gold (OTCQB: SRCRF) hat den Verkauf seiner Tochtergesellschaft Mineral Ridge Gold und des Projekts im Esmeralda County, Nevada, an einen nicht genannten Käufer für US$7,5 Millionen abgeschlossen. Die Transaktionsstruktur umfasst: eine Vorauszahlung von US$5 Millionen, US$1,5 Millionen in Treuhand, die in zwei gleichen Raten freigegeben werden (November 2025 und Mai 2026), sowie eine Schlusszahlung von US$1 Million fällig im August 2026.

Der Deal sieht die Übertragung der Verpflichtungen aus Rekultivierungsbürgschaften auf den Käufer vor, während Scorpio über seine Tochtergesellschaft bestimmte Projektvermögen behalten hat. Das Unternehmen plant, die Erlöse zur Weiterentwicklung seines Flaggschiff-Projekts Manhattan District zu verwenden; CEO Zayn Kalyan hob die strategische Bedeutung der Transaktion zur Stärkung der Bilanz und zur Beseitigung laufender Haltekosten hervor.

  • Nicht verwässernde Kapitaleinlage von US$7,5 Millionen stärkt die Bilanz
  • Wegfall laufender Haltekosten für das Mineral Ridge-Projekt
  • Strategische Konzentration auf das Flaggschiff-Projekt Manhattan District
  • Übertragung der Rekultivierungsbürgschaften an den Käufer reduziert Verbindlichkeiten
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  • Divestment of significant mining asset from company portfolio
  • Deferred payment structure with US$2.5 million subject to future payment dates

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - August 25, 2025) - Scorpio Gold Corporation (TSXV: SGN) (OTCQB: SRCRF) (FSE: RY9) ("Scorpio Gold", or the "Company") is pleased to announce that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Scorpio Gold (US) Corporation ("Scorpio US"), has completed its sale of Mineral Ridge Gold, LLC ("MRG"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Scorpio US, to an arm's length third party (the "Purchaser").

Under the terms of the Agreement, the Purchaser acquired all membership interests in MRG, along with the related unpatented mining claims comprising MRG's Mineral Ridge project located in Esmeralda County, Nevada (the "Project"), for an aggregate cash purchase price of US$7,500,000, of which (i) US$5,000,000 has been advanced by the Purchaser to the Company, (ii) a further US$1,500,000 has been paid into escrow as an indemnification holdback, with such funds to be released to the Company on November 25, 2025 (as to 50%) and May 25, 2026 (as to 50%), and (iii) a further US$1,000,000 will be paid on August 25, 2026 to the Company. The Purchaser has also assumed the reclamation bond obligations of the Company and Scorpio US related to the Project. Certain assets associated with the Project were retained by the Company and transferred to its subsidiary, Scorpio US, in advance of closing. No finder's fee was paid in connection with the transaction.

"The successful closing of the Mineral Ridge sale marks a pivotal milestone for Scorpio Gold. By divesting this non-core asset, we have significantly strengthened our balance sheet, eliminated ongoing holding costs, and secured meaningful, non-dilutive capital to advance our flagship Manhattan District project. With a stronger financial foundation and a focused strategy, we are well positioned to unlock the full potential of what we believe is one of Nevada's most exciting, underexplored gold districts," said Zayn Kalyan, CEO of Scorpio Gold.

About Scorpio Gold Corp.

Scorpio Gold holds a 100% interest in the Manhattan District project, a past producing project located in the Walker Lane Trend of Nevada, USA. Scorpio Gold's Manhattan District is ~4,780-hectares and comprises the advanced exploration-stage Goldwedge Mine, with a 400 ton per day maximum capacity gravity mill, and four past-producing pits that were acquired from Kinross in 2021 (see March 25, 2021 news release). The consolidated Manhattan District presents an exciting late-stage exploration opportunity, with over 100,000 metres of historical drilling, significant resource potential, and valuable permitting and water rights.

ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF SCORPIO GOLD CORPORATION,

Zayn Kalyan, Chief Executive Officer and Director
Tel: (604)-252-2672
Email: [email protected]

Investor Relations Contact:
Kin Communications Inc.
Tel: (604) 684-6730
Email: [email protected]

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Forward-Looking Statements

The Company relies on litigation protection for forward-looking statements. This news release contains forward-looking statements that are based on the Company's current expectations and estimates. Forward-looking statements are frequently characterized by words such as "plan", "expect", "project", "intend", "believe", "anticipate", "estimate", "suggest", "indicate" and other similar words or statements that certain events or conditions "may" or "will" occur, and include, without limitation, statements regarding: the release of funds retained in escrow as an indemnification holdback; the payment of the final tranche of consideration by the Purchaser; closing marking a pivotal milestone for the Company; the Company's plan to use the proceeds from the sale to advance its flagship Manhattan District project; the Company having a stronger financial foundation and focused strategy and being well positioned to unlock the full potential of what the Company believes is one of Nevada's most exciting underexplored gold districts. There is significant risk that the forward-looking statements will not prove to be accurate, that the management's assumptions may not be correct and that actual results may differ materially from such forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual events or results to differ materially from estimated or anticipated events or results implied or expressed in such forward-looking statements, including those risk factors outlined in the Company's Management Discussion and Analysis as filed on SEDAR+. Any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date on which it is made and, except as may be required by applicable securities laws, the Company disclaims any intent or obligation to update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or results or otherwise. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and accordingly undue reliance should not be put on such statements due to the inherent uncertainty thereof.

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FAQ

How much did Scorpio Gold (SRCRF) sell its Mineral Ridge project for?

Scorpio Gold sold the Mineral Ridge project for US$7.5 million, with payments structured as US$5 million upfront, US$1.5 million in escrow, and US$1 million due in August 2026.

What are the payment terms for Scorpio Gold's Mineral Ridge sale?

The payment terms include US$5 million advanced upfront, US$1.5 million in escrow (released 50% in November 2025 and 50% in May 2026), and US$1 million due on August 25, 2026.

What will Scorpio Gold do with the proceeds from the Mineral Ridge sale?

Scorpio Gold plans to use the proceeds to advance its flagship Manhattan District project and strengthen its balance sheet.

Where is the Mineral Ridge project that Scorpio Gold sold located?

The Mineral Ridge project is located in Esmeralda County, Nevada.

What assets did Scorpio Gold retain from the Mineral Ridge sale?

While specific assets were not detailed, the company retained certain assets associated with the Project which were transferred to its subsidiary, Scorpio US, before closing.
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