Western Exploration Provides Doby George Development Update

Reno, Nevada--(Newsfile Corp. - May 5, 2026) - Western Exploration Inc. (TSXV: WEX) ("Western" or the "Company") is pleased to provide an update on the continued advancement of its 100%-owned Doby George gold project ("Doby George" or the "Project"), part of the broader Aura property in Elko County, Nevada. The ongoing activities outlined below will ultimately advance the Company's Mine Plan of Operations ("MPO") for submission to the U.S. Forest Service ("USFS") and continue to de-risk Doby George toward a future construction decision.