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‍Watch on BNN Bloomberg national: Wednesday, September 16 at 7:30 PM EST, Saturday, September 19 at 8 PM EST. Tune into BTV and Discover Investment Opportunities. Learn what it takes to identify potential opportunities in mining with strategic investor Michael Gentile. BTV – Business Television explores the key factors investors should consider—including grade, scale, infrastructure, and jurisdiction—with his top picks including Big Ridge Gold, McFarlane Lake Mining, Astra Exploration, Silver Crown Royalties, Cascadia Minerals, and Maple Gold Mines.  Big Ridge Gold Corp. (TSX.V: BRAU, OTCQB: ALVLF) – Big Ridge Gold is advancing a past-producing Newfoundland gold project with approximately 1.5 million ounces of gold and significant existing infrastructure. Backed by a $7 million financing, the company is pursuing resource growth through drilling while advancing a PEA - preliminary economic assessment.  McFarlane Lake Mining Ltd. (CSE: MLM, OTCQB: MLMLF) – McFarlane Lake Mining is advancing a 4.2-million-ounce gold resource in Ontario, supported by ongoing drilling and a significantly strengthened balance sheet. The company is focused on expanding its resource as it evaluates the larger potential of its flagship Canadian gold asset.  Astra Exploration (TSX.V: ASTR, OTCQX: ATEPF) – Astra Exploration is advancing high-grade gold-silver exploration in Argentina’s prolific area. With more than 12,500 meters recently drilled and mineralization remaining open in all directions, the company is focused on demonstrating the scale of its emerging discovery.  Silver Crown Royalties (CBOE: SCRI, OTCQX: SLCRF) – Silver Crown Royalties is building a pure-play silver royalty portfolio focused only on producing and near-production assets. With six royalties and positive operating cash flow achieved in 2026, the company is focused on disciplined growth and generating long-term shareholder value.  Cascadia Minerals Ltd. (TSX.V: CAM, OTCQB: CAMNF) – Cascadia Minerals is advancing a high-grade copper-gold project in Yukon with 650 million pounds of copper and significant exploration upside. Backed by strategic mining investors, the company is pursuing resource growth through an active drilling program.  Maple Gold Mines Ltd. (TSX.V: MGM, OTCQX: MGMLF) – Maple Gold Mines is advancing a 5.2-million-ounce gold resource in Quebec, backed by mining giant, Agnico Eagle and a fully funded 25,000-metre drill program. The company is focused on expanding and upgrading its resource while progressing toward a planned 2027 economic assessment.  About BTV – Business Television / BTV The Agency: For 28 years, BTV – Business Television has been the go-to half-hour investment show for savvy investors, delivering exclusive on-location interviews and actionable insights with emerging companies, industry leaders, and market experts. Hosted by Taylor Thoen and Jessica Katrichak, BTV provides investors with direct access to executive teams and unique compelling investment opportunities. Discover Investment Opportunities. Watch BTV Episode; BROADCAST NETWORKS and TIMES: CANADA:   Airing on BNN Bloomberg! Wednesday, September 16 @ 7:30pm ET Saturday, September 19 @ 8:00pm ET   US National TV:   Biz Television Network Sun, September 20 @ 1:00pm ET Mon, September 21 @ 8:30am ET Tues, September 22 @ 8:30pm ET & 11:30pm ET Friday, September 25 @ 6:30am ET BTV The Agency is a capital markets–focused TV production and digital marketing agency serving publicly traded and financial companies. Through strategic content creation and extensive distribution across top-tier networks including Bloomberg, CNBC, FOX Business News, and leading financial platforms, the agency helps companies reach investors, advisors, and institutions—building brand credibility and driving national retail and institutional investor awareness.

Astra Exploration is advancing a high-grade gold-silver discovery in Argentina’s prolific Deseado Massif, backed by an experienced discovery team and more than 12,500m of recent drilling. Some of the strongest exploration opportunities begin in regions where major discoveries have already proven the geology. Astra Exploration is targeting high-grade gold and silver in South America, with its flagship La Manchuria project located in Santa Cruz, Argentina—within one of the continent’s most established epithermal gold-silver districts. The project sits within the Deseado Massif, a mineral-rich region that hosts several significant gold and silver deposits. Approximately 150km to the north is Cerro Negro, while Cerro Vanguardia is roughly 100km to the east. According to Astra, both have total known endowments exceeding 10 million gold-equivalent ounces, demonstrating the scale of mineral systems found throughout the region. For an early-stage exploration company, however, location is only part of the equation. Astra’s management and technical team brings previous experience discovering and advancing major gold and silver systems. Team members have been directly involved with discoveries including El Peñón in Chile, Mercedes and Napoleon, both in Mexico, and Pingüino in Argentina, providing experience with the same types of high-grade epithermal systems Astra is now targeting. The company is well-capitalized and actively working to demonstrate the size and scalability of its flagship discovery. More than 12,500m have been drilled over the past year, yet management says the mineralized system remains open in every direction. That leaves the central question for investors: how large could the system ultimately become? With high-grade gold-silver mineralization, a location within a proven mining district, an experienced discovery team, and significant room for additional exploration, Astra Exploration is entering an important stage as drilling works to establish the broader scale of its Argentine gold-silver opportunity. For more information on Astra Exploration, (TSX.V: ASTR) please click the request investor info button.