• Total Metals has started drilling at its 100%-owned High Lake gold project in northwestern Ontario.
• The program targets structures hosting the Purdex Zone at depths greater than 230 meters below surface.
• The first hole intersected quartz veins associated with targeted structures, reaching a depth of 416 meters.
• A second hole is expected to be completed on October 19, 2026.
• A completed LiDAR survey of the property's western portion will help locate historical exploration work to guide drill planning.

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