Blossom Gold Reports Initial Metallurgical Results and Engagement of Metallurgical Advisor for the Rosebud Open-Pit, Heap-Leach Project

TORONTO, Aug. 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Blossom Gold Inc. (formerly, 1290448 B.C. Ltd.) (“Blossom” or the “Company”) (TSX: BGAU) is pleased to announce initial bottle roll test results for multiple host rock types and alteration styles from both oxidized and fresh rock at the Rosebud Open-Pit Heap-Leach Project ("Rosebud" or the "Project") in Pershing County, Nevada. The results represent the beginning of a metallurgical test program to define the recovery characteristics of the major host rocks in the Rosebud deposit for the purpose of mine planning and feasibility studies. Kappes, Cassiday and Associates of Reno (“KCA”) is conducting the test work program.