Blossom Gold Taps IR Veteran, Eyes US Listing in Major Growth Push

TORONTO, ON – March 30, 2026 – In a series of moves signaling aggressive growth intentions, newly-listed Blossom Gold Inc. (TSX: BGAU) has appointed a seasoned capital markets professional to lead its investor relations and is actively pursuing a dual listing in the United States. The strategic hires and market initiatives coincide with the launch of a major drilling campaign at its flagship Rosebud Project in Nevada, as the company aims to rapidly advance the asset and broaden its investor base.

Blossom Gold announced the appointment of Brandon Throop as Vice President, Investor Relations. This key executive hire comes as the company lays the groundwork for what it hopes will be a pivotal year, packed with operational milestones and a significant push for market visibility.

Bolstering the Team for Broader Markets

The appointment of Brandon Throop is a clear signal of Blossom Gold's strategy to professionalize its engagement with the investment community. Mr. Throop brings over 15 years of experience, moving from a background in equity research covering the mining sector to senior investor relations roles.

Most recently, he served as Director of Investor Relations at New Gold Inc., where he was instrumental in communications through the company's successful acquisition by Coeur Mining, Inc. earlier this month. His resume also includes a tenure at Lundin Mining Corporation, a period during which the IR team was recognized for its excellence. This background in both bull-pen analysis and senior corporate communications gives him a unique perspective that is highly valued in the junior mining sector, where storytelling must be backed by solid data.

This move is about more than just filling a senior role; it's a strategic component of the company's plan to enhance its liquidity and market presence. Blossom is in the process of applying for a dual listing on the OTCQX Best Market in the United States. For a Canadian-listed junior like Blossom, an OTCQX listing provides a cost-effective gateway to the world's largest capital market, allowing U.S. investors to trade its shares more easily without the company undertaking the more arduous process of a full NYSE or Nasdaq listing.

CEO Rick Winters commented on the strategic importance of the hire in the company's press release. "Brandon's extensive capital markets experience will be an important asset in advancing the Rosebud story with the investment community," he stated. "Brandon will be key in making a success of the dual listing effort."

Unearthing Rosebud's Potential

The focus of this enhanced communication strategy is the Rosebud Project in Pershing County, Nevada. The project has a rich history, having been operated as a high-grade underground mine from 1997 to 2000 by a joint venture between giants Newmont and Hecla. During that time, with gold prices hovering between US$250 and US$350 per ounce, the mine produced approximately 400,000 ounces of gold at impressive grades.

Blossom Gold's vision for Rosebud is different and reflects the modern realities of gold mining and higher metal prices. The company is evaluating the potential for a large-scale, open-pit operation that would target not only the remaining high-grade veins but also the surrounding halo of lower-grade mineralization. This approach would involve on-site, heap-leach processing, a common and cost-effective method for deposits of this type in Nevada.

The project currently holds a substantial Inferred Mineral Resource of 70.755 million tons, estimated to contain 1.28 million ounces of gold and 13.4 million ounces of silver. Crucially, the technical report notes the deposit remains open for expansion in all directions.

To that end, Blossom has launched an aggressive 80,000-foot (24,384-meter) core drilling program. Two rigs are already turning on site, focused on priority metallurgical holes, with two additional rigs scheduled to arrive by mid-April. The program is designed to achieve several key objectives: de-risk the project, upgrade the Inferred resources to a higher-confidence Indicated category, and gather essential data for future engineering and economic studies.

Winters noted the rapid progress, stating, "The work to de-risk Rosebud is well underway and a number of near-term key catalysts lie ahead of us. We expect to begin seeing drill results in the coming weeks that will continue regularly through Q3 2026."

Navigating a New Golden Age

Blossom Gold's assertive strategy is well-timed within the broader market context. Despite recent volatility that saw gold prices dip in March, the metal is still trading significantly higher than a year ago, fueled by geopolitical uncertainty, persistent inflation, and strong central bank buying. This has created what some analysts call a "New Golden Age" for the junior mining sector.

The VanEck Junior Gold Miners ETF (GDXJ) has delivered stellar returns over the past year, and a wave of mergers and acquisitions is anticipated as major producers look to replenish their dwindling reserves by acquiring promising juniors. In this environment, companies that can demonstrate a clear path to development, a robust resource, and a strong management team are attracting significant investor interest.

However, the landscape is also highly competitive. Capital flows to companies that can effectively communicate their value proposition and consistently meet their stated milestones. The combination of bringing in a proven IR professional like Throop, pursuing enhanced trading liquidity via the OTCQX, and executing a large, systematic drill program positions Blossom Gold to stand out from the pack.

As the company's senior leadership team continues to take shape and drill rigs work around the clock in Nevada, the market will be watching for the delivery of key catalysts. The upcoming drill results, progress on the U.S. listing, and metallurgical test work will be critical indicators of whether the Rosebud Project can blossom into Nevada's next significant gold mine.