Upside Gold Corp. Finalizes Acquisition of Strategic High-Grade Gold Claims Adjacent to the Kena Project

CALGARY, Alberta – TheNewswire - May 13, 2026 – Upside Gold Corp. (“ Upside ” or the “ Company ”) (CSE: UG) (FSE: 47I) (OTCQB: UGODF)  is pleased to announce, further to its news release dated April, 27 th , 2026, it has signed a Claims Acquisition Agreement (the "Agreement") with a local prospector to acquire 100% interest in seven mineral claims totalling approximately 273 hectares located on the northwest side of the Company's Kena Gold-Copper Property ("Kena" or the "Property") in southeastern British Columbia. “Finalizing this acquisition is an important step in strengthening the continuity of the Kena Project,” said Sophy Cesar, CEO and Director of Upside Gold. “The historical high-grade production associated with these claims complements our broader district-scale exploration strategy and adds additional upside potential as we continue advancing the Kena.”