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Doubleview Gold Clarifies Preliminary Economic Assessment Results for the Hat Project; Updated Scenario B NPV Increased to C$7.27 Billion

March 23, 2026 4:33 PM

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - March 23, 2026) - Doubleview Gold Corp. (TSXV: DBG) (OTCQB: DBLVF) (FSE: 1D4) ("Doubleview" or the "Company") provides clarification to its news release dated March 2, 2026, announcing the Preliminary Economic Assessment ("PEA") for the Company's 100% owned Hat Project in northwestern British Columbia.

Following publication of the March 2, 2026 news release, Mineit Consulting Inc., the independent engineering firm responsible for the PEA, completed a further review of the application of certain processing cost assumptions relating to the scandium recovery circuit in Scenario B. As a result of this review, the after-tax NPV(5%) for Scenario B at consensus metal prices has been updated to C$7.27 billion from C$6.94 billion and IRR of 19%. The update also results in an increase in Scenario B after-tax NPV(5%) at spot metal prices to C$14.85 billion from C$14.52 billion and IRR of 32%.

The updated Scenario B results further demonstrate the economic contribution of the scandium recovery circuit and increase the difference in after-tax NPV between the base case (Scenario A2) and Scenario B to C$547 million.

The cobalt grade reported in Table 1 of the Company's March 2, 2026 news release was inadvertently shown as 0.78 g/t Co. The correct value is 78 g/t Co, consistent with Table 5 of the release. This discrepancy was limited to the summary table presentation and does not affect the PEA results or conclusions.

These clarifications do not change the overall conclusions of the PEA and further highlight the strong economics of the Hat Project, including the potential value contribution from scandium recovery.

Corrected highlights of the PEA reflecting the updated Scenario B economics are presented below.

NPV:

NPV Including scandium and the associated processing circuit:

Three processing scenarios were evaluated-Scenario A1 (A1) a Cu-Au-Ag-Co flotation base case using current testwork recoveries1, Scenario A2 (A2), the same base case using expected recoveries1, and Scenario B (B), a Cu-Au-Ag-Co flowsheet with an added hydrometallurgical circuit and scandium recovery circuit, with results indicating the Project is financially attractive even without the scandium component.

Highlights:

Farshad Shirvani, President and CEO of Doubleview Gold Corp., commented, "The results of this PEA confirm the scale, strength and long-term potential of the Hat Project. Delivering a post-tax NPV(5%) of up to C$6.73 billion and IRR of up to 23% at consensus prices, and even stronger metrics at spot prices, validates years of disciplined exploration and technical work by our team. Hat is demonstrating Tier 1 characteristics with a 25-year mine life, strong annual production profile and meaningful free cash flow generation. Importantly, the Project stands on its own without reliance on scandium, while still preserving significant upside from critical minerals as markets mature. We are excited to advance Hat to Pre-Feasibility and continue building a major Canadian critical metals project."

Doubleview acknowledges that the Project is located on the traditional territories of the Tahltan Nation and the Taku River Tlingit First Nation, and recognizes their enduring relationship to and stewardship of the land and waters. Doubleview is committed to respectful, transparent, and ongoing engagement with First Nations and local communities whose territories overlap the Project area and access routes, with a focus on protecting water and the environment and advancing responsible development.

PEA OVERVIEW

The PEA contemplates a conventional open-pit mine and processing operation with a 25-year mine life at a 120,000 t/d (42 Mt/a) plant throughput. Two processing pathways were evaluated, A1 and its alternative, A2, and B: the first alternative, A, is a Cu-Au-Ag-Co flotation concentrator with two recovery cases based on current metallurgical testwork, and A2, reflecting expected performance (Figure 1); and B, a full circuit that retains the base flowsheet and adds a downstream hydrometallurgical scandium recovery circuit (Figure 2).

The tailings storage facility is a centreline-raised facility built with compacted cycloned sand from tailings underflow, and engineered drainage for stability, with site-contact waters (including seepage and pit dewatering) recycled to the process plant and final closure involving pond drainage and reclamation. The Project is expected to rely on grid power via an extended transmission line.

Tables 1 to 3 summarize the key results of the PEA, including production, operating costs, capital expenditures, and the principal financial metrics; the sections that follow provide additional detail on the underlying assumptions, project design, and study outcomes.

Table 1: PEA Study Summary-Production

Metric UnitScenario A1Scenario A2Scenario B
Mining Summary
Strip ratiot:t1.60
Production Summary LOM
Average Annual ThroughputMt42
CuEq Head Grade6, 7%0.42
Cu Head Grade%0.19
Au Head Gradeg/t0.19
Ag Head Gradeg/t0.51
Co Head Gradeg/t77.73
Sc Head Grade6g/t28.35
Cu Recovery %8089858
Au Recovery %6675898
Ag Recovery %5353688
Co Recovery %3030788
Sc Recovery %N/A728
Overall Mass of Tailings to Process9%N/A12.5
Year of Production Start of Sc2O38yearN/A4
Average Annual Cu Productionkt63.670.867.6
Total Cu Productionkt1,590.51,769.41,689.9
Average Annual Payable Cukt61.768.765.7
Total Payable Cu kt1,542.81,716.31,642.2
Average Annual Au Productionkoz161.1183.1217.3
Total Au Productionkoz4,028.24,577.55,432.0
Average Annual Payable Aukoz153.1173.9207.5
Total Payable Aukoz3,826.84,348.75,188.6
Average Annual Ag Productionkoz271.3271.3348.0
Total Ag Productionkoz6781.66,781.68,700.9
Average Annual Payable Agkoz244.1244.1318.6
Total Payable Agkoz6,103.46,103.47,965.3
Average Annual Co Productionkt1.01.02.5
Total Co Productionkt23.923.962.2
Average Annual Payable Cokt0.80.82.3
Total Payable Cokt19.119.156.3
Average Annual Sc2O3 ProductiontN/A128.4
Total Sc2O3 ProductiontN/A3,209.5
Total Sc2O3 PayabletN/A3,049.0

Table 2: PEA Study Summary-Operating Cost

MetricUnitScenario A1Scenario A2Scenario B
Operating Cost
Average Mine Operating CostsC$/t-moved2.32
Average Mine Operating CostsC$/t-milled6.03
Processing Operating Cost10C$/t-milled7.937.9310.84
Sc2O3 Processing Cost11C$/kg Sc2O3N/A939.55
General & AdministrativeC$/t-milled2.562.562.56
Total Operating CostsC$/t-milled16.2216.2221.92

Table 3: PEA Study Summary-Capital Expenditure and Financial Metrics

MetricUnitScenario A1Scenario A2Scenario B
Capital Expenditure
Initial Capital CostsC$M3,5523,6013,828
Sustaining Capital CostsC$M2,7552,7554,006
Closure and Reclamation CostC$M503
Financial Metrics
Exchange RateCAD/USD1.37
Long Term Copper Price US$/lb4.88
Long Term Gold PriceUS$/oz3,272.60
Long Term Silver PriceUS$/oz50.22
Long Term Cobalt PriceUS$/lb19.57
Long Term Scandium Oxide PriceUS$/kg N/A1,500
Average Annual EBITDAC$M8861,0711,284
Total EBITDAC$M22,16226,77032,101
Average Annual Free Cash Flow (Pre-tax)C$M7569401,104
Free Cash Flow (Pre-tax)12C$M18,90423,51127,592
Total Provincial Tax (inc. BC Mineral Tax)C$M(4,029)(5,090)(6,019)
Total Federal TaxC$M(1,274)(1,859)(2,308)
Total TaxesC$M(5,303)(6,949)(8,327)
Average Annual Free Cash Flow (Post-tax)C$M544662771
Free Cash Flow (Post-tax)12C$M13,60116,56219,265
Total Free Cash Flow (Pre-tax)13C$M15,35219,91023,764
Total Free Cash Flow (Post-tax)12C$M10,05012,96115,437
NPV 5% (Pre-tax)C$M7,88310,57611,567
NPV 5% (Pre-tax)US$M5,7547,7208,443
IRR (Pre-tax)%242923
Payback (Pre-tax)yearsYear 5Year 4Year 6
NPV 5% (Post-tax)C$M4,9636,7277,274
NPV 5% (Post-tax)US$M3,6234,9115,309
IRR (Post-tax)%192319
Payback (Post-tax)YearsYear 6Year 5Year 7

Table 4 shows the Sensitivity analysis using after-tax NPV(5%) and after-tax IRR.

Table 4: Sensitivity Analysis

VariableCase
(%)
Metal PriceScenario A1Scenario A2Scenario B
NPV (5%)
C$M
IRR
(%)
NPV (5%)
C$M
IRR
(%)
NPV (5%)
C$M
IRR
(%)
Base Case
Consensus forecast4,963196,727237,27419
Copper Price-20US$3.90/lb Cu3,218154,807195,43316
Copper Price+20US$5.86/lb Cu6,688238,632289,09922
Gold Price-20US$2,618.08/oz3,625165,223195,53916
Gold Price+20US$3,927.12/oz6,289228,222278,99622
Metal Prices-20All metal prices1,708103,165142,99311
Metal Prices+20All metal prices8,1182710,2333211,44426
Initial CAPEX+20Variable per Scenario4,448166,222196,73216
OPEX+20Variable per Scenario3,660165,438205,59116
Scandium Oxide Price-40US$900/kg Sc2O3



6,49618
Scandium Oxide Price+40US$2,100/kg Sc2O3



8,05020

MINERAL RESOURCE ESTIMATE

Doubleview Gold Corp announced an update of the Mineral Resource estimate (MRE). This estimate followed the Micon International Ltd. (Micon) Mineral Resource estimate with an effective date of July 17, 2024. This MRE incorporates significant new data from the 2024 and 2025 exploration campaigns, with an effective date of February 4, 2026, and superseded the 2024 Micon estimate.

Table 5: Hat MRE at a 0.2% CuEq Cut-Off Effective February 4, 2026

Mineral
Resource
Classification
Tonnage
(Mt)
Average GradeMetal Content
CuEq
(%)
Cu
(%)
Au
(g/t)
Co
(g/t)
Ag
(g/t)
CuEq
(Blb)
Cu
(Blb)
Au
(Moz)
Co
(Mlb)
Ag
(Moz)
Measured2720.440.220.1876.260.372.611.111.4135.62.17
Indicated3370.430.210.1976.810.393.211.311.8144.52.88
Total M+I6090.430.210.1876.570.385.822.423.2280.15.05
Inferred5030.410.180.1976.620.384.571.722.7766.24.19

Table 6: Hat MRE at a 0.2% CuEq Cut-Off as of February 4, 2026, Scandium Oxide Resources

Mineral Resource
Classification
Tonnage
(Mt)
Sc Tonnage1
(Mt)
Average Grade
Sc (g/t)
Metal Content
Sc2O3 2 (t)
Measured2723428.791,081
Indicated3374228.761,334
Total M+I6097628.772,415
Inferred5036328.691,996

Notes:

1 Scandium tonnages represent 12.5% of the mineralized material by category, reflecting the proportion of tailings expected to be processed through a dedicated scandium leach circuit under current metallurgical design constraints.
2 Scandium oxide metal content have been calculated using the metallurgical recovery of 72% and conversion factor from Sc to Sc2O3 of 1.534.

PROCESSING SCENARIOS

The PEA evaluates two processing scenarios: (A) a conventional Cu-Au-Ag-Co flotation concentrator at 120,000 t/d (42 Mt/a) with two recovery cases-A1 based on metallurgical testwork completed by Sepro Laboratories (Langley, BC) and A2 reflecting target/expected performance-and (B) a full circuit that retains the base flowsheet and adds a downstream hydrometallurgical scandium recovery circuit.

The concentrator consists of crushing, grinding, flotation, concentrate handling, and tailings management, producing both a saleable approximately 25% Cu concentrate with co-product gold and by-product silver-cobalt credits and a pyrite concentrate enriched in cobalt; in the full-circuit case, the pyrite concentrate is roasted to generate sulphuric acid and a calcine that is then processed to recover cobalt, gold, silver, and copper; after stripping it will be precipitated as a sulphide to be admixed to the copper concentrate to improve grade, with the acid used to leach flotation tailings for scandium recovery, noting that the scandium circuit is a newer chemical process compared with the otherwise industry-standard flowsheet.

Under A1 or A2 (Figure 1), the flowsheet produces a single saleable product-a copper concentrate with payable gold credits; the pyrite concentrate is not treated or marketed in this case and is only processed in B where the hydrometallurgical circuit enables recovery of cobalt (and additional Au-Ag) and supports the scandium circuit (Figure 2), which is planned to be constructed in a phased approach commencing in Year 3 of operations.

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Figure 1: Grinding and Flotation Flowsheet; Scenarios A1/A2 Report Copper Concentrate Only, while the Cobalt-Pyrite Flotation Stream Shown Is Included Only in Scenario B

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Figure 2: Scenario B Hydrometallurgical Plant Block Flow Diagram, Showing Downstream Treatment of the Cobalt-Pyrite Stream and Flotation of Tailings to Recover Cobalt (and Au-Ag) and Scandium, Including Sulphuric Acid Generation to Support the Scandium Circuit

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Table 7 summarizes the head grades, concentrate grades, and overall metallurgical recoveries from early testwork for the full circuit; A1 assumes only the reported recoveries to the Cu-Au concentrate, while the cobalt-pyrite concentrate and downstream recoveries are considered only in B.

Table 7: Attainable Recovery from Testwork

ProductGradeRecovery
Copper
(%)
Cobalt
(g/t)
Gold
(g/t)
Silver
(g/t)
Copper
(%)
Cobalt
(%)
Gold
(%)
Silver
(%)
Head Grade0.211320.342.9----
Copper-Gold Concentrate251160126880306653
Cobalt-Pyrite Concentrate0.301605285482315
Combined Concentrates----85788968
Tailings0.05400.051.015221132

Early metallurgical testwork comprised metallurgical characterization studies under standard laboratory conditions to demonstrate metals recoverability for inclusion in the estimate of CuEq. No attempt was made to optimize flotation conditions, and more advanced flotation testwork was not undertaken. Consequently, the reported metallurgical recoveries are considered conservative, and it is reasonable to expect improvement with further testwork.

A2, assumes improved copper and gold recoveries of 89% and 75%, respectively, reflecting expected performance from comparable Cu-Au porphyry flotation circuits following further optimization and testwork.

Table 8 summarizes the recoveries assumption on each scenario.

Table 8: Net Recovery for Each Scenario

Net Recovery Scenario A1Scenario A2Scenario B
Cu Recovery 80%89%85%
Au Recovery 66%75%89%
Ag Recovery 53%53%68%
Co Recovery30%30%78%

CAPITAL COST SUMMARY

Table 9 presents the estimated capital cost breakdown for the three evaluated scenarios, separating initial CAPEX from sustaining CAPEX and reporting costs in C$M by major cost area (processing plant, mining, pre-stripping, infrastructure, tailings and water management, Indirects/EPCM, and contingency).

Total initial CAPEX is estimated at C$3,552 million (A1), C$3,601 million (A2), and C$3,828 million (B), reflecting the higher processing plant scope and associated indirects/contingency in Scenario B.

Total sustaining CAPEX is estimated at C$2,755 million (A1/A2) and C$4,006 million (B), with the increase in B driven primarily by the inclusion of the hydrometallurgical plant and scandium recovery circuit within sustaining capital, while mining, infrastructure, and tailings sustaining components remain broadly consistent across scenarios.

Table 9: Capital Cost Summary

Capital Cost Summary UnitScenario A1Scenario A2Scenario B
Initial Capex



Processing Plant (Excl. Hydrometallurgical Plant)C$M1,6091,6451,810
Mining CAPEXC$M394394394
Mining Pre-StrippingC$M979797
Infrastructure (Power/Water/Roads/Camp)14C$M326326326
Tailings And Water ManagementC$M157157157
Indirects + EPCMC$M258262278
Contingency (25%)C$M710720766
Total initial CAPEXC$M3,5523,6013,828
Sustaining CAPEX



Processing Plant (Inc. Hydrometallurgical Plant)C$M2852851,194
Mining CAPEXC$M811811811
Infrastructure (Power/Water/Roads/Camp)C$M636363
Tailings and Water ManagementC$M1,0651,0651,065
Indirects + EPCMC$M142142233
Contingency (25%)C$M390390640
Total Sustaining CAPEXC$M2,7552,7554,006
Closure and ReclamationC$M503503503

OPERATING COST SUMMARY

Table 10 summarizes the key operating cost and selling terms used in the PEA, reporting unit costs in C$/t moved, C$/t milled, and (where applicable) C$/kg of scandium oxide, together with concentrate transport and selling costs, TC/RC, and payability assumptions.

Average site operating costs are estimated at C$16.22/t milled for Scenario A (concentrate-only) and C$21.92/t milled for B, with the increase in B driven by the addition of hydrometallurgical processing and acid generation (C$3.09/t milled) and scandium oxide processing costs (C$939.55/kg Sc�O�).

On a payable metal basis, the study reports C1 cash costs of C$2.4/lb CuEq (A1), C$2.39/lb CuEq (A2), and C$2.89/lb CuEq (B) and AISC of C$2.79/lb CuEq (A1), C$2.78/lb CuEq (A2), and C$3.39/lb CuEq (B), reflecting the combined effects of recoveries, co-product/by-product credits, and the additional operating requirements of the full circuit.

Table 10: Operating Cost Summary15

Operating Cost Summary Units Value
Average Mining Cost C$/t-moved2.32
Processing Cost - Up to Concentrate production (Scenario A)C$/t-milled7.93
Hydrometallurgical + Acid Generation (Scenario B)C$/t-milled3.08
Scandium Oxide processing (Scenario B)C$/Kg Sc2O3939.55
G&AC$/t-milled2.56
Total Operating CostC$/t-milled21.92
Cu-Au concentrate product

Transport and sellingC$/DMT95.90
TC Cu-Au ConcentrateC$/DMT77.00
Refining Cost- CuC$/lb0.11
Refining Cost- AuC$/oz6.85
Refining Cost- AgC$/oz0.48
Refining Cost- CoC$/lb0.16
Payable - Cu%97
Payable - Au%95
Payable - Ag%90
Payable - Co%80
Metal Production on-site (Scenario B)

Payable - Au%97
Payable - Ag%97
Payable - Co%97
C1 / cash cost (Scenario A1/A2/B)US$/lb CuEq payable1.75 / 1.74 / 2.11
AISC (Scenario A1/A2/B)US$/lb CuEq payable 2.04 / 2.03 / 2.47

ECONOMIC RESULTS

Table 11 summarizes the key economic assumptions and resulting financial metrics for Scenarios A1, A2, B, including the long-term price deck, cash flow generation, taxation, and discounted valuation at a 5% discount rate. Using an exchange rate of 1.37 CAD: 1.00 USD and long-term prices of US$4.88/lb Cu, US$3,272.60/oz Au, US$50.22/oz Ag, and US$19.57/lb Co (and US$1,500/kg Sc�O� for B), the Project generates average annual EBITDA of C$886 million (A1), C$1,071 million (A2), and C$1,284 million (B). On a post-tax basis, NPV(5%) is estimated at C$4,963 million (A1), C$6,727 million (A2), and C$7,274 million (B) with corresponding post-tax IRRs of 19%, 23%, and 19%, and post-tax payback in Year 6 (A1), Year 5 (A2), and Year 7 (B). Total post-tax free cash flow is estimated at C$10,050 million (A1), C$12,961 million (A2), and C$15,437 million (B), reflecting the higher cash generation under the improved recovery case (A2) and the additional revenue streams in Scenario B, partially offset by the added capital and operating requirements of the hydrometallurgical and scandium circuits.

Table 11: Financial Metrics Consensus Metal Prices

Metric UnitScenario A1Scenario A2Scenario B
Financial Metrics
Exchange RateCAD/USD1.37
Long Term Copper Price US$/lb4.88
Long Term Gold PriceUS$/oz3,272.60
Long Term Silver PriceUS$/oz50.22
Long Term Cobalt PriceUS$/lb19.57
Long Term Scandium Oxide PriceUS$/kgN/A1,500
Average Annual EBITDAC$M8861,0711,284
Total EBITDAC$M22,16226,77032,101
Average Annual Free Cash Flow (Pre-tax)C$M7569401,104
Free Cash Flow (Pre-tax)16C$M18,90423,51127,592
Total Provincial Tax (Including BC Mineral Tax)C$M(4,029)(5,090)(6,019)
Total Federal TaxC$M(1,274)(1,859)(2,308)
Total TaxesC$M(5,303)(6,949)(8,327)
Average Annual Free Cash Flow (Post-tax)C$M544662771
Free Cash Flow (Post-tax)16 C$M13,60116,56219,265
Total Free Cash Flow (Pre-tax)17C$M15,35219,91023,764
Total Free Cash Flow (Post-tax)17C$M10,05012,96115,437
NPV 5% (Pre-Tax)C$M7,88310,57611,567
NPV 5% (Pre-Tax)US$M5,7547,7208,443
IRR (Pre-Tax)%242923
Payback (Pre-Tax)yearsYear 5Year 4Year 6
NPV 5% (Post-Tax)C$M4,9636,7277,274
NPV 5% (Post-Tax)US$M3,6234,9115,309
IRR (Post-Tax)%192319
Payback (Post-Tax)yearsYear 6Year 5Year 7

Table 12 summarizes the key economic assumptions and resulting financial metrics for A1, A2, B, using spot metal prices.

Table 12: Financial Metrics, Spot Metal Prices

MetricUnitScenario A1Scenario A2Scenario B
Financial Metrics
Exchange RateCAD/USD1.37
Long Term Copper Price US$/lb6.00
Long Term Gold PriceUS$/oz5,200.00
Long Term Silver PriceUS$/oz90.00
Long Term Cobalt PriceUS$/lb25.54
Long Term Scandium Oxide PriceUS$/kgN/A1,500
Average Annual EBITDAC$M1,5141,7752,096
Total EBITDAC$M37,84344,37652,391
Average Annual Free Cash Flow (Pre-Tax)C$M1,3831,6451,915
Free Cash Flow (Pre-Tax)16C$M34,58541,11847,882
Total Provincial Tax (Includes BC Mineral Tax)C$M(7,657)(9,163)(10,732)
Total Federal TaxC$M(3,328)(4,166)(4,963)
Total TaxesC$M(10,985)(13,329)(15,696)
Average Annual Free Cash Flow (Post-Tax)C$M9441,1121,287
Free Cash Flow (Post-Tax)16C$M23,60027,78932,187
Total Free Cash Flow (Pre-Tax)17C$M31,03337,51744,054
Total Free Cash Flow (Post-Tax)17C$M20,04824,18828,358
NPV 5% (Pre-Tax)C$M17,23021,07323,258
NPV 5% (Pre-Tax)US$M12,57715,38216,977
IRR (Pre-Tax)%435040
Payback (Pre-Tax)yearsYear 3Year 3Year 3
NPV 5% (Post-Tax)C$M11,04713,52614,848
NPV 5% (Post-Tax)US$M8,0649,87310,838
IRR (Post-Tax)%343932
Payback (Post-Tax)yearsYear 3Year 3Year 4

SENSITIVITY ANALYSIS

Sensitivity cases were evaluated for the key value drivers using after-tax NPV (5%) and after-tax IRR, including �20% copper and gold prices, +20% initial capital, +20% operating costs and, for B, a �40% scandium price sensitivity.

Table 13: Sensitivity Summary (After-Tax NPV(5%) and IRR)

VariableCase
(%)
Metal PriceScenario A1Scenario A2Scenario B
NPV (5%)
(C$M)
IRR
(%)
NPV (5%)
(C$M)
IRR
(%)
NPV (5%)
(C$M)
IRR
(%)
Base Case
Consensus forecast4,963196,727237,27419
Copper Price-20US$3.90/lb Cu3,218154,807195,43316
Copper Price+20US$5.86/lb Cu6,688238,632289,09922
Gold Price-20US$2,618.08/oz3,625165,223195,53916
Gold Price+20US$3,927.12/oz6,289228,222278,99622
Metal Prices-20All metal prices1,708103,165142,99311
Metal Prices+20All metal prices8,1182710,2333211,44426
Initial CAPEX+20Variable per Scenario4,448166,222196,73216
OPEX+20Variable per Scenario3,660165,438205,59116
Scandium Oxide Price-40US$900/kg Sc2O3



6,49618
Scandium Oxide Price+40US$2,100/kg Sc2O3



8,05020

Overall, the sensitivity analysis demonstrates that the Project's after-tax economics remain positive across the tested ranges, with the greatest variability in after-tax NPV(5%) and IRR driven by simultaneous changes in the overall metal price deck. Changes to copper and gold prices individually have a meaningful but smaller effect, while +20% initial CAPEX and +20% OPEX reduce value but do not eliminate Project attractiveness in any of the evaluated scenarios. Scenario B shows additional exposure to scandium oxide price, with after-tax NPV(5%) varying within a narrower range relative to the broader multi-metal price cases, indicating that scandium provides incremental upside while the base-case Cu-Au Project remains financially robust on its own.

PERMITTING, RISKS, AND NEXT STEPS

Permitting and Environmental

Permitting Status

The permitting process will be supported by the continuation of environmental baseline studies, progression of engineering designs, and the initiation of socio-economic and cultural baseline studies.

Due to the anticipated rate of resource extraction, it is expected that the Hat Project will be subject to both federal and provincial impact assessment pathways, so submission to both the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (IAAC) and British Columbia Environmental Assessment Office (B.C. EAO) for their review is currently anticipated. Agency determination will decide the appropriate level of agency collaboration under the existing cooperation agreement for the Hat Project to acquire a provincial Environmental Assessment Certificate (EAC) and/or federal Decision Statement.

The company will also submit a Joint Mines Act and Environmental Management Act Application through the B.C. Major Mines Office. Additional federal authorizations, including Fisheries Act approvals and compliance with Metal and Diamond Mines Effluent Regulations (MDMER), and applicable provincial permits will be obtained concurrently with other assessment and permitting steps. This will not only support protection of the immediate environment through the life of the Project but also respect the rights of First Nations and promote social and economic wellbeing for local communities.

Tailings and Water Management

The Tailings Storage Facility (TSF) includes a perimeter dyke primarily constructed from compacted cycloned sand. This material will be sourced from the coarse underflow of tailings processed through an on-site cyclone plant. Using the centreline raise method, the dam is designed to be free-draining, lowering the phreatic surface to facilitate geotechnical stability. During operations, seepage from the TSF will be directed to the process plant as reclaim water. Upon closure, the supernatant pond will be drained, and the tailings and dam surfaces will be reclaimed with a granular trafficability layer, followed by a growth medium and native revegetation.

The water management strategy prioritizes the reuse of site-impacted water, directing TSF water, contact water from the waste rock storage facilities, and open-pit dewatering to the process plant for use as make-up water.

Key Risks and Opportunities

Project-wide

Next Steps

NI 43-101 DISCLOSURE, QUALIFIED PERSONS, AND CAUTIONARY STATEMENTS

Qualified Persons

The scientific and technical information in this news release has been reviewed and approved by the following Qualified Persons, each with respect to the matters within their area of expertise, (as defined under NI 43-101):

Qualified Person Review

The scientific and technical information contained in this news release has been reviewed and approved by Shervin Teymouri, P.Eng., a Qualified Person as defined under National Instrument 43-101. Mr. Teymouri is a mining engineer and is independent of the Company.

Preliminary Economic Assessment Cautionary Statement

The Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA) for the Hat Project is preliminary in nature and includes Inferred Mineral Resources that are considered too speculative geologically to have economic considerations applied to them that would enable them to be categorized as Mineral Reserves. Mineral Resources that are not Mineral Reserves do not have demonstrated economic viability. The PEA provides a conceptual mine plan and is based on low-level technical and economic assessments that are insufficient to support an evaluation of the economic viability of the Project or to establish Mineral Reserves. There is no certainty that the results of the PEA will be realized. Further exploration and site-specific engineering studies are required before a higher level of confidence can be established for the Project's economics.

The economic analysis in the PEA is based on several assumptions including, but not limited to, long-term metal prices, foreign exchange rates, metallurgical recoveries, and capital and operating cost estimates. These assumptions are subject to significant risks and uncertainties, and actual results may differ materially from those projected. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on the PEA or the forward-looking information contained in this release.

Forward-Looking Information

Certain of the statements made and information contained herein may constitute "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws. Often, these forward-looking statements can be identified using words such as "anticipates," "believes," "continue," "estimates," "expects," "forecasts," "intends," "plans," "projected," or the negatives thereof or variations of such words and phrases. Forward-looking statements in this news release include, but are not limited to, statements with respect to: the results of the Preliminary Economic Assessment for the Hat Project; the estimation of mineral resources; anticipated annual production of copper, gold, cobalt, and scandium; the after-tax NPV and IRR of the Project; forecasted AISC and Total Cash Costs; estimated initial and sustaining capital costs; the timing of a Pre-Feasibility Study; the timeline for permitting milestones and construction decisions; planned early works and infrastructure upgrades; and the Company's ability to maintain strong community and First Nations partnerships.

Forward-looking statements are based on a number of assumptions that management considers reasonable at the time they are made, including assumptions regarding: the future prices of copper, gold, cobalt, and scandium; foreign exchange rates; metallurgical recoveries; the cost of essential consumables; and the geopolitical and regulatory climate in British Columbia. However, such statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties which may cause actual results to differ materially. These risks include but are not limited to inaccurate estimation of mineral resources; volatility in metal prices; the results of future exploration and development activities; liquidity and financing risks; failure to obtain necessary permits; geotechnical conditions; and changes in applicable mining laws. The PEA is preliminary in nature and includes Inferred mineral resources that are considered too speculative geologically to have economic considerations applied to them that would enable them to be categorized as mineral reserves. Except as required by law, the Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise forward-looking information as conditions change.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

The Company has included certain performance measures in this news release that are not specified, defined, or determined under Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). These non-GAAP measures are common in the mining industry but do not have standardized definitions and may not be comparable to similar measures presented by other issuers. Readers should not consider these measures in isolation or as a substitute for performance measures prepared in accordance with GAAP.

About Doubleview Gold Corp.

Doubleview Gold Corp., a mineral resource exploration and development company based in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, is publicly traded on the TSX Venture Exchange (TSXV: DBG), the OTCQB (DBLVF), the Berlin Stock Exchange (GER: A1W038), and the Frankfurt Stock Exchange (1D4). Doubleview identifies, acquires, and finances precious and base metal exploration projects in North America, particularly in British Columbia. The Company increases shareholder value through the acquisition and exploration of quality gold, copper, cobalt, scandium, and silver properties-collectively critical minerals-and through the application of advanced, state-of-the-art exploration methods. Doubleview's portfolio of strategic properties provides diversification and mitigates investment risk.

About Mineit Consulting Inc.

Mineit Consulting Inc. (Mineit) is an independent mining engineering consulting company providing specialized expertise in project management, geological modelling, Mineral Resource estimation, mining engineering, metallurgical, and process engineering. Mineit led and prepared the Hat Project MRE and PEA, with assistance from other engineering firms, for the Hat Project in accordance with the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum (CIM) Definition Standards on Mineral Resources and Reserves.

For further information, please contact:

Doubleview Gold Corp
Vancouver, BC

Farshad Shirvani
President & CEO

Institutional Line: (604) 607-5470
T: (604) 678-9587
E: [email protected]

NEITHER TSX VENTURE EXCHANGE NOR ITS REGULATION SERVICES PROVIDER (AS THAT TERM IS DEFINED IN THE POLICIES OF THE TSX VENTURE EXCHANGE) ACCEPTS RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE ADEQUACY OR ACCURACY OF THIS RELEASE.

Certain of the statements made and information contained herein may constitute "forward-looking information." In particular references to the Mineral Resource Estimate and future work programs or expectations on the quality or results of such work programs are subject to risks associated with operations on the property, exploration activity generally, equipment limitations and availability, as well as other risks that we may not be currently aware of. Accordingly, readers are advised not to place undue reliance on forward-looking information. Except as required under applicable securities legislation, the Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.


Notes:

1Early metallurgical testwork comprised metallurgical characterization studies under standard laboratory condition to demonstrate metals recoverability for inclusion in the estimate of Cu(eq). No attempt was made to optimize flotation conditions and more advanced flotation testwork was not undertaken. Consequently, the reported metallurgical recoveries are considered conservative and it's reasonable to expect improvement with further testwork.
2Analyst consensus prices as of February 20, 2026: Au US$3.272/oz; Cu US$4.88/lb; Ag US$50.22/oz; Co US$19.57/lb; Sc2O3 US$1,500/kg.
3Spot prices as of February 25, 2026: Au US$5,200/oz; Cu US$6.00/lb; Ag US$90.00/oz; Co US$25.50/lb; Sc2O3 US$1,500/kg.
4CuEq calculations do not include scandium.
5Scandium tonnages represent 12.5% of the mineralized material by category, reflecting the proportion of tailings expected to be processed through a dedicated scandium leach circuit under current metallurgical design constraints. Scandium oxide metal content has been calculated using the metallurgical recovery of 72% and conversion factor from Sc to Sc2O3 of 1.534. The full scandium content has not been taken into economic evaluation at this time, as current market pricing for scandium lacks sufficient transparency and firmness to support a reliable valuation. Additional scandium in future assessments is considerable upon receipt of binding purchase commitments that establish a defined price. Until such time, scandium reporting to tailings may be preserved for potential recovery when market conditions in North America or Europe provide clearer price visibility.
6Scandium not used for CuEq calculation.
7CuEq grade calculation assumes metal process of Copper US$4.80/lb, Gold US$3200/troy oz, Silver US$46/troy oz, Cobalt US$20/lb. The CuEq formula is: CuEq = [(((Ag � 46.0 � 0.68)/31.1035) + ((Au � 3200 � 0.89)/31.1035) + 0.0001 � (Co � 20.0 � 0.78 � 22.0462) + 0.0001 � (Cu � 4.8 � 22.0462 � 0.85))/(4.8 � 22.0462 � 0.85)].
8Hydrometallurgical and Scandium circuit to be constructed after production of copper concentrate starts. Recovery reported consider the complete processing circuit is operational.
9Scandium tonnages represent 12.5% of the mineralized material by category, reflecting the proportion of tailings expected to be processed through a dedicated scandium leach circuit under current metallurgical design constraints
10Processing cost of C$7.93/t-milled for up to concentrate production, and additional C$3.08/t-milled for hydrometallurgical and acid generation plant for Scandium processing. Energy price C$0.07/kWh assuming grid power.
11Treatment cost to produce Scandium Oxide from the tailings, without considering acid cost (produced on site).
12Free Cash Flow during production periods only.
13Total life of mine Free Cash Flow, including initial capital costs and closure.
14Capital cost estimate Infrastructure includes the required power infrastructure include the extension of the transmission line (~150 km), switching stations and mine main substations (~C$140 million).
15Energy price C$0.07/kWh assuming grid power.
16Free Cash Flow during production periods only.
17Total life of mine Free Cash Flow, including initial capital costs and closure.

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