LAURION Provides Strategic Update for 2026: Advancing Ishkōday through Disciplined Execution

Toronto, Ontario – On January 20, 2026, LAURION Mineral Exploration Inc. (“LAURION” or the “Company”) shared a comprehensive strategic update outlining its priorities and operational strategy for the year ahead. Following a recent strategic planning session with its Board of Directors, the Company reaffirmed its commitment to advancing its flagship Ishkōday Project while maintaining disciplined execution focused on creating long-term shareholder value.

Strategic Focus for 2026

The Company’s core objective for 2026 centers on advancing technical development at the Ishkōday Project, a district-scale gold-polymetallic asset in Ontario. LAURION’s leadership emphasized that technical progress – rather than market speculation – will be the primary driver for unlocking value at Ishkōday.

According to Cynthia Le Sueur-Aquin, President and CEO of LAURION, the Company’s disciplined, milestone-driven execution strategy reflects a steadfast belief in the long-term potential of the asset. As the Company’s largest shareholder, she highlighted her personal alignment with this approach, noting that disciplined technical advancement is designed to translate directly into measurable project value.

Clarity in Strategy: Balanced Execution and Strategic Alternatives

LAURION clarified that its strategic plan considers both ongoing technical advancement and the evaluation of strategic alternatives as complementary priorities. This dual emphasis is intended to avoid sending mixed signals to the market and to ensure that both factors work together to enhance overall value.

The Company has established a structured strategic review process, including a Special Committee supported by a network of financial and strategic advisors. This process explores potential options including interest from potential acquirers and institutional investors that align with LAURION’s long-term vision.

Technical Priorities Recommended by Advisors

External advisors have recommended prioritizing the completion of two critical technical milestones for the Ishkōday Project in 2026:

• Mineral Resource Estimate (MRE) – a detailed NI 43-101 technical report outlining estimated quantities of gold and other minerals.
• Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA) – a study that evaluates the potential economics of the project under various scenarios.

These milestones aim to further define the value of Ishkōday and strengthen its positioning for future strategic opportunities.

From Broad Exploration to Structured Value Definition

LAURION has built an extensive geological dataset at Ishkōday through deliberate and structured exploration programs. In 2026, the Company plans to refine this dataset to define coherent mineralized corridors and support mineral resource growth.

Discipline in drilling and modeling is central to this process. LAURION plans to integrate its geological data to identify structurally favorable zones and execute targeted drilling designed to build a robust understanding of the project’s mineral systems. Each drill hole will be planned to test specific geological hypotheses, feeding into refined 3D geological models.

Objectives for Technical Execution

• Testing Defined Geological Targets – to ensure that drilling advances understanding of mineral continuity and structure.
• Building Confidence Through Data Quality – emphasizing the accuracy and integrity of geological models to support future resource estimates.
• Enhanced Project Visibility – through improved technical clarity that can strengthen Ishkōday’s profile with investors and potential partners.

This structured approach ensures that technical development is systematic, defensible, and aligned with industry standards.

LAURION’s Commitment to Shareholder Value

LAURION is focused on building project value before monetization. Rather than timing any potential transaction, the Company’s leadership reiterated that advancement of the Ishkōday Project will be prioritized to ensure reduced execution risk and demonstrated technical merit.

While the Company’s infrastructure for evaluating strategic alternatives remains in place, day-to-day management will be dedicated to advancing Ishkōday’s technical development and progressing toward targeted milestones.

Industry Engagement and Visibility

As part of its investor engagement strategy, LAURION announced its planned attendance at the Vancouver Resource Investment Conference (VRIC) 2026 on January 25-26 in Vancouver, British Columbia. Management plans to engage with investors and industry participants to discuss Ishkōday’s progress and the Company’s disciplined execution plan.

About LAURION Mineral Exploration Inc.

LAURION Mineral Exploration Inc. is a mineral exploration company listed on multiple stock exchanges, including the TSX Venture Exchange and OTCQB. The Company’s flagship asset is the 57 km² Ishkōday Gold-Polymetallic Project in Ontario, which hosts gold-rich mineralization. LAURION’s strategy is built around systematic exploration, geological modeling, and the definition of structural continuity that supports the advancement of the project toward significant milestones.

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