New Found Gold's Upcoming Participation in Major North American Conferences Focused on Metals and Mining

New Found Gold to Participate in Key Conferences

New Found Gold Corp. is gearing up for an exciting month as it prepares to participate in multiple prominent conferences across North America. The Company will be engaging with both existing shareholders and potential new investors at these important events. This is part of their ongoing strategy to enhance visibility in the metals and mining sector.

Canaccord Genuity Global Metals and Mining Conference

One of the key events on their calendar is the 4th Annual Canaccord Genuity Global Metals and Mining Conference scheduled to take place from May 20 to 22, 2025, in Henderson, Nevada. Keith Boyle, the CEO, alongside Fiona Childe, the VP of Communications and Corporate Development, will represent New Found Gold at this prestigious gathering, participating in one-on-one meetings with shareholders and potential investors. As part of the conference programming, Mr. Boyle will join the Advanced Exploration/Early-Stage Developers Panel on May 22 at 10:45 AM in the Casablanca Ballroom F/G, where he will share insights on the company's strategic direction and growth plans.

Central MinEx Conference

Additionally, New Found Gold will attend the 3rd Annual Central MinEx Conference in Gander, Newfoundland and Labrador, from May 13 to 15, 2025. This event provides a platform for industry professionals to discuss exploration and development activities. Keith Boyle will present during the Public Information Session and Career Fair on May 13 from 6 PM to 9 PM. Moreover, Melissa Render, the President, will lead a session on exploring for gold and other metals on May 14 at 1:45 PM. Alongside them, Jared Saunders, the VP of Sustainability, will engage in a Panel Discussion focused on Social License to Operate Through Community Engagement on the same day at 10:00 AM. New Found Gold is proud to be a Patron Level Sponsor of the MinEx conference, underlining its commitment to industry engagement and community involvement.

THE Mining Investment Event

Following the MinEx, the Company will also participate in THE Mining Investment Event in Quebec City, Quebec, from June 3 to 5, 2025. Similar to previous events, Keith Boyle and Fiona Childe will attend to hold one-on-one meetings with shareholders and prospective investors. Throughout the event, Mr. Boyle will give a presentation on June 3 at 1:15 PM and take part in the Newfoundland and Labrador Spotlight panel discussion on June 5 at 11:45 AM. To further illustrate their advancements, New Found Gold will showcase drill core from its Queensway Gold Project, highlighting its significant developments and future potential.

Grant of Stock Options

In addition to their conference participation, New Found Gold has also announced that it has granted incentive stock options to various directors and officers. This initiative allows them to acquire a total of 3,770,000 common shares at an exercise price of $1.67, in line with the Company’s 10% rolling incentive stock option plan. The options are set to be vested over a period of 13 to 33 months and are valid for five years, expiring on May 13, 2030. Such measures are indicative of the Company’s intent to align interests with its leadership team, fostering growth and value creation.

About New Found Gold

New Found Gold holds a wholly-owned interest in the Queensway Gold Project, situated in Newfoundland and Labrador, a jurisdiction well-regarded for its infrastructure and skilled workforce. They have completed an initial mineral resource estimate and are currently working on a fully funded preliminary economic assessment slated for completion by late Q2 2025. Continuous drilling operations at the Queensway site are yielding promising discoveries along the known gold zones, further supporting the project's vast potential.

In summary, New Found Gold's upcoming participation in these conferences and their proactive approach in granting stock options demonstrate a strong commitment to stakeholder engagement and strategic growth. For more details, stakeholders can refer to the Company’s official website or its profile on SEDAR+.