FOUND - Ninth Regional Treasure in The Great Canadian Treasure Hunt Revealed in Nova Scotia

Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - June 24, 2026) - EarthLabs Inc. (TSXV: SPOT) (OTCQX: SPOFF) (FSE: 8EK0).

*IMPORTANT - the Nova Scotia regional prize has been found at the time of this news release*

The Great Canadian Treasure Hunt heads to the Maritimes for this month's regional prize. Organized by The Northern Miner, the treasure hunt encourages hunters and the public alike to explore Canada's rich mining history. Six one-ounce gold coins valued at over $35,000 have been claimed by a hunter in Nova Scotia. As one of the earliest mining jurisdictions in Canada, Nova Scotia has contributed to the development of the mining industry on both the economic and labour fronts. While the Nova Scotia prize was found by an enterprising hunter ahead of time, the Grand Prize, Quebec, and Saskatchewan all remain active.

As the landing place for so many of Canada's early settlers, it didn't take long for Nova Scotia's mineral wealth to be uncovered. Nova Scotia's rich coal deposits helped power Britain's hunger for energy during industrialization - and were the backbone of the province's economy for decades. While the economic impacts were positive, these early miners learned many lessons the hardest way. Disasters, like Springhill, saw many miners pay the ultimate price. These conditions spurred labour into action, and improvements in safety, labour standards, and regulatory protections are thanks to these efforts. In many ways, Nova Scotia set the foundation for Canada to become the global gold standard for responsible mining.

"The Sydney Coal Field is a remarkable part of Nova Scotia's geological heritage. Created from ancient Carboniferous forests hundreds of millions of years ago, it became one of Canada's most important coal deposits. The coal mined here helped power industry, support communities, and shape Nova Scotia's economic development for generations." - Anthony Vaccaro, President, The Northern Miner Group.

Tens of thousands of hunters continue their search for the grand prize, alongside the two active regional bonus prizes - Quebec, and Saskatchewan. With the summer months upon us, The Great Canadian Treasure Hunt looks to inspire adventures across mining history in the Maritimes, and beyond.

Participants can join the hunt and view the Nova Scotia clue here.

Watch the Nova Scotia reveal video here:

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This campaign is proudly presented with the support of industry sponsors including Agnico Eagle Mines Limited, Sprott Money, EarthLabs Inc., IAMGOLD Corporation, Kinross Gold Corporation, The World Gold Council, McEwen Inc., Alamos Gold Inc., Ernst & Young LLP, Mining Matters, MINING.COM, CEO.CA and The Canadian Mining Journal.

For more information, including full contest rules, FAQs and updates, visit treasure.northernminer.com.

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About The Northern Miner

The Northern Miner is a one-of-a-kind information resource. With over 110 years of experience serving the mining and exploration industry, crucial reports by The Northern Miner writing staff inform the decision-making process of thousands of high-performing mining professionals.

Founded in 1915, The Northern Miner remains the industry's most respected mining news authority, known for its on-the-ground journalism, editorial independence, and deep sector expertise. Now owned by EarthLabs Inc., it operates alongside platforms like MINING.COM, CEO.CA, and Canadian Mining Journal, delivering critical insight and trusted intelligence to the global mining community.

About EarthLabs Inc.

EarthLabs Inc. (TSXV: SPOT) (OTCQX: SPOFF) (FSE: 8EK0) is a mining investment, technology, and media company that aims to provide strategic leverage to the metals and mining sector through investments, royalties and a full suite of data-driven media SaaS tools and services including CEO.CA, The Northern Miner, MINING.COM, Canadian Mining Journal and DigiGeoData.

Disclaimer18+. No purchase necessary. Open to residents of Canada only. All prize valuations are in Canadian dollars (CAD) and based on the spot gold prices as of January 29, 2026, and may fluctuate with market prices. Full contest rules, eligibility criteria, and redemption process available at treasure.northernminer.com.

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