Western Exploration Submits Mine Plan of Operations for the Doby George Project Submission to the U.S. Forest Service Follows July Multi-Agency Site Visit and Incorporates Agency FeedbackArticle content Reno, Nevada–(Newsfile Corp. – August 5, 2026) – Western Exploration Inc. (TSXV: WEX) (OTCQX: WEXPF) (“Western” or the “Company“) announces that it has submitted its Mine Plan of Operations (“MPO“) to the United States Forest Service (“USFS“) for its 100%-owned Doby George gold project, located in the Aura district in northeastern Nevada (the “Doby George Project” or the “Project“). The MPO submission is a required step in advancing the Doby George Project through federal permitting, with the USFS serving as lead agency. Darcy Marud, President & CEO of Western Exploration, commented: “Submitting the MPO is the milestone this team has been building toward all year. About Western Exploration Inc. Western Exploration Inc. is a Nevada-focused gold and silver developer advancing its 100%-owned Aura project, located approximately 120 kilometres north of Elko, Nevada. Article content Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Information This news release may contain “forward-looking information” and “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of applicable Canadian and United States securities legislation (collectively, “forward-looking statements”).