West Point Gold Appoints Anthony Paterson as Executive Chairman

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Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - August 4, 2026) - West Point Gold Corp. (TSXV: WPG) (OTCQX: WPGCF) (FSE: LRA0) ("West Point Gold" or the "Company") is pleased to announce the appointment of Anthony Paterson as Executive Chairman, expanding the Company's executive leadership team as it advances the Gold Chain Project toward a maiden mineral resource estimate and its next phase of corporate growth. Mr. Paterson previously served as Chairman of the Board. In his expanded role, he will continue working closely with management to advance the Company's corporate strategy, capital markets initiatives and long-term growth objectives. The appointment reflects West Point Gold's commitment to continue executing its strategy as the Company advances the Gold Chain Project while positioning itself for its next phase of development and shareholder value creation. Derek Macpherson, Chief Executive Officer of West Point Gold, commented, "Anthony has been a valuable contributor to West Point Gold since joining the Board and has provided exceptional leadership as Chair. He has taken an active role beyond that of a typical Director, and this appointment reflects his ongoing commitment to the Company and creating shareholder value. His experience in capital markets, corporate strategy and investor engagement will further strengthen the Company as we execute our strategy, broaden our relationship with investors, and continue creating long-term value for our shareholders." Anthony Paterson, Executive Chairman, stated, "West Point Gold is approaching what I believe is a real inflection point. I've been privileged to work alongside a team that continues to execute with discipline. What sets Gold Chain apart is its rare combination of consistently strong grades with open-pit potential. It's a geological combination that is increasingly rare in the Lower 48. In our business, success ultimately comes down to three things: people, asset quality, and jurisdiction. I believe West Point Gold is exceptionally well positioned on all three fronts. What is particularly exciting is that we are still in the early stages of unlocking the full potential of the district. Gold Chain continues to demonstrate the characteristics of a significant gold system, while our prospective Nevada portfolio provides additional opportunities for discovery and value creation. We're building a com...

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