Drilling Proves Continuity of Hanging Wall Gold Mineralization – 2.64 g/t Au over 25.61 metres including 34.64 g/t gold over 1.75 metres in the Sadowski Vein Network

TORONTO, Aug. 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Red Pine Exploration Inc. (TSXV: RPX, OTCQB: RDEXF) (“Red Pine” or the “Company”) reports new drilling results from its ongoing exploration program. The new results validate the presence and continuity of gold mineralization in the Sadowski Vein Network (Figure 1).

There is confirmation of significant gold mineralization continuity in the Sadowski Vein Network located above the Jubilee and the Minto Mine shears (Figures 2 and 3):

• Near-surface intersection of 2.64 g/t gold over 25.61 metres in SD-23-437 that includes 34.64 g/t Au over 1.75 metres (Figure 3) approximately 40 metres down-dip of the intersection of 52.12 g/t gold over 2.29 metres in SD-22-350 (see press release May 16, 2022)
• Adjacent near-surface intersection contains 1.36 g/t gold over 11.02 metres including 27.1 g/t gold over 0.50 m in SD-23-436 (Figure 3)

The Sadowski Vein Network and the presence of near-surface gold mineralization is further confirmed with diamond drilling over a strike length of 150 metres with the intersection of 4.95 g/t gold over 1.00 metres in SD-23-438 (Figure 2).

Surface grab samples acquitted in the 1990s from Van Ollie Exploration containing between 2.06 g/t Au and 13.38 g/t Au indicate the presence of mineralization associated with quartz veins up to 160 metres east of the currently drill-tested footprints of the Sadowski Vein Network (AFRI 41N15NE0011) This suggests a potential strike length exceeding 300 metres for the Sadowski Vein Network (Figure 2). Mineralization is now known to extend between surface and approximately 90 m vertical depth in the Sadowski Vein Network.

The reader is cautioned that the results are historical in nature and that the Qualified Person has not done enough to verify the historical results and that grab samples are selective by nature and are not representative of the actual grade of the tested mineralization.

Quentin Yarie, President, and CEO of Red Pine Exploration comments:

“The latest results from the testing of the Sadowski Vein Network confirms the potential to add further mineralization in the hanging wall of the Minto Mine and Surluga Deposits. Our drilling also continues to extend the vein system to the east and illustrates the additional potential of the extensional vein networks forming significant zones of mineralization around our two deposits.”

Table 1 – Highlights from drilling in the Sadowski Vein Network (Figure 1)

Hole	From (m)	To	Length (m)*	Visible Gold	Gold (g/t)	Zone
		(m)
SD-23-436	6.18	17.20	11.02	VG	1.36	Sadowski Vein Network
	Including
	16.7	17.2	0.50	VG	27.50
SD-23-437	10.62	36.23	25.61	VG	2.64
	Including
	16.74	17.48	0.74	VG	50.70
	17.48	18.49	1.01	VG	22.70
	42.53	45.05	2.52		0.54
SD-23-438	40.64	41.64	1.00		4.95
	65.62	66.97	1.35		0.64
SD-23-439	44.00	45.00	1.00	VG	0.49
	57.78	59.00	1.22		0.66
SD-23-440	N.S.R.
Assay results presented over core length. True width for the intersections varies between 40 to 75%.

Quality Assurance/Quality Control ("QA/QC") Measures

Drill core samples were transported in security sealed bags for analyses to Actlabs in Ancaster, Ontario. Individual samples were labelled, placed in plastic sample bags and sealed. Groups of samples were then placed into durable rice bags and shipped. The residual coarse reject portions of the samples remain in storage if further work or verification is needed.

Red Pine has implemented a quality-control program to comply with best practices in the sampling and analysis of drill core. As part of its QA/QC program, Red Pine inserts external gold standards (low to high grade) and blanks every 20 samples in addition to random standards, blanks, and duplicates.

Qualified Person

Quentin Yarie, P.Geo. and Chief Executive Officer of Red Pine and the Qualified Person, as defined by National Instrument 43-101, has reviewed, and approved the news release’s technical information.

About Red Pine Exploration Inc.

Red Pine Exploration Inc. is a gold exploration company headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The Company's shares trade on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol "RPX" and on the OTCQB Markets under the symbol “RDEXF”.

The Wawa Gold Project is in the Michipicoten Greenstone Belt of Ontario, a region that has seen major investment by several producers in the last five years. Its land package hosts numerous historic gold mines and is over 6,900 hectares in size. Led by Quentin Yarie, CEO, who has over 25 years of experience in mineral exploration, Red Pine is strengthening its position as a major mineral exploration and development player in the Michipicoten region.

For more information about the Company, visit www.redpineexp.com

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Quentin Yarie, President and CEO, [phone], [e-mail]

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Carrie Howes, Director Corporate Communications, [phone], [e-mail]

1 National Instrument 43-101 Technical Report for the Wawa Gold Project, Brian Thomas P.Geo. Golder Associates Ltd, report effective August 18, 2021.

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This news release contains statements which constitute “forward-looking information” within the meaning of applicable securities laws, including statements regarding the plans, intentions, beliefs and current expectations of the Company with respect to future business activities and operating performance.

Forward-looking information is often identified by the words “may”, “would”, “could”, “should”, “will”, “intend”, “plan”, “anticipate”, “believe”, “estimate”, “expect” or similar expressions. Forward-looking information contained in this news release includes but may not be limited to:” the potential for a hybrid pit and underground project”. Investors are cautioned that forward-looking information is not based on historical facts but instead reflect management’s expectations, estimates or projections concerning future results or events based on the opinions, assumptions and estimates of management considered reasonable at the date the statements are made. Such opinions, assumptions and estimates are inherently subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual events or results to differ materially from those projected and undue reliance should not be placed on such information, as unknown or unpredictable factors could have material adverse effects on future results, performance or achievements. Among the key factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking information are the following: the Company's expectations in connection with the projects and exploration programs being met, the impact of general business and economic conditions, global liquidity and credit availability on the timing of cash flows and the values of assets and liabilities based on projected future conditions, fluctuating gold prices, currency exchange rates (such as the Canadian dollar versus the United States Dollar), variations in ore grade or recovery rates, changes in accounting policies, changes in the Company's mineral reserves and resources, changes in project parameters as plans continue to be refined, changes in project development, construction, production and commissioning time frames, the possibility of project cost overruns or unanticipated costs and expenses, higher prices for fuel, power, labour and other consumables contributing to higher costs and general risks of the mining industry, failure of plant, equipment or processes to operate as anticipated, unexpected changes in mine life, seasonality and weather, costs and timing of the development of new deposits, success of exploration activities, permitting time lines, government regulation of mining operations, environmental risks, unanticipated reclamation expenses, title disputes or claims, and limitations on insurance.

This information is qualified in its entirety by cautionary statements and risk factor disclosure contained in filings made by the Company, including the Company’s annual information form, financial statements and related MD&A for the year ended July 31, 2022, and the interim financial reports and related MD&A for the period ended April 30, 2023, filed with the securities’ regulatory authorities in certain provinces of Canada and available at www.sedar.com.

Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should assumptions underlying the forward-looking information prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those described herein as intended, planned, anticipated, believed, estimated or expected. Although the Company has attempted to identify important risks, uncertainties and factors which could cause actual results to differ materially, there may be others that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. The Company does not intend, and does not assume any obligation, to update this forward-looking information except as otherwise required by applicable law.

Figure 1 - Mineralized Zones on the Wawa Gold Project, showing the location of the current drill results

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Figure 2 - Sadowski Vein Network drilling results up to 50.7 g/t Au from 2023 with 1990 Van Ollie Exploration

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Figure 3 - Cross-Section of the 2023 Sadowski Vein Network drilling in the Hanging Wall of the Surluga Deposit

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