Lode Gold repays Fremont Gold Mine secured loan early, clears US$3.6 million debt

• Lode Gold repaid Fremont Gold Mining’s senior secured loan tied to the Fremont Gold Mine property ahead of its 2028 maturity.
• Repayment totaled about US$3.6 million including accrued interest; the Fremont property will be released from security.
• The loan had been amended to mature May 1, 2028; early repayment qualified the company for a rebate on 50% of a 2% extension fee.
• Workstream outlined for the Fremont project includes engineering and drilling in summer/fall 2026, mine planning in late 2026, PFS targeted July 2027.

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