Thunderstruck Resources Ltd (AWE)

Thunderstruck Appoints Director and Provides Exploration UpdateJune 30, 2026 9:00 AM
NewsfileVancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - June 30, 2026) - Thunderstruck Resources Ltd. (TSXV: AWE) (the "Company") is pleased to announce that in connection with the investor rights agreement dated May 20, 2026 between the Company and Zhaojin International Gold Co. Ltd ("Zhaojin"), Zhaojin has selected Mr. Tang Lei as its initial nominee to the Thunderstruck board effective as at June 15, 2026. Mr. Tang is the Director and Chief Executive Officer of Zhaojin International Gold Co., Ltd. and has over 30 years of experience in mineral exploration, mine development, and mining operations. Prior to his current role, he held several senior leadership positions within Zhaojin Mining Industry Company Limited, including Deputy Manager of the Investment and Development Department, Manager of the Geological Exploration Department, Vice President and concurrently General Manager of Shandong Zhaojin Geological Exploration Co., Ltd. He also served as Deputy General Manager of Qinghe Jindu Mining Development Co., Ltd. and Fuyun Zhaojin Mining Co., Ltd.Mr. Tang is a Professorate Senior Engineer, earning a bachelor's degree in Geological and Mineral Exploration from the Gold College of Northeastern University and a Master's degree in Geochemistry from Guilin Institute of Technology (now Guilin University of Technology).Exploration UpdateHeaded by Mr. Wenbin Chen, Thunderstruck's Vice President of Exploration, the Company's technical team is currently conducting comprehensive field due diligence at the Liwa gold-silver prospect, the final of Thunderstruck's four principal projects to be evaluated. Upon completion of the site review, the team will finalize a comprehensive exploration program for the Company's portfolio.Thunderstruck President and CEO Bryce Bradley commented:"We are pleased to welcome Mr. Tang to our Board of Directors and to have Mr. Chen lead our technical team as we evaluate the full potential of our Fijian portfolio. Their combined leadership and decades of technical and operational experience significantly strengthen Thunderstruck as we complete field due diligence at Liwa and Rama and prepare to launch a disciplined exploration program. We believe this positions the Company to unlock substantial value for our shareholders."The Company has also granted an aggregate of 2,550,000 stock options to directors, officers, employees and consultants at an exercise price $0.13 per share for a period of five years.About ZhaojinZhaojin International Gold Co. Ltd. (SZSE: 000506) is a Shenzhen Stock Exchange-listed mining company headquartered in Jinan City, Shandong Province, People's Republic of China. In Fiji, Zhaojin is the owner and operator of the Vatukoula Gold Mine, a historically significant gold operation that has been in continuous production for over 90 years and currently supports a workforce of more than 1,300 employees and contractors.Zhaojin's controlling shareholder is Zhaojin Group, a vertically integrated gold mining enterprise with operations across mineral exploration, mining, processing, smelting, refining, gold bar production and gold jewelry manufacturing. Zhaojin Group is among China's leading gold producers with reported total consolidated gold production of approximately 600,000-700,000 ounces in 2025.About Thunderstruck ResourcesThunderstruck Resources is a Canadian mineral exploration company focused on the discovery of high value copper-gold porphyry, gold-silver epithermal, and VMS base-metal deposits on the main island of Viti Levu in Fiji.Fiji has a long history of mining with over 75 years of activity at the prolific Vatukoula Gold Mine alongside several other advanced development projects and mines including Tuvatu (Lion One Metals), Indicated Resources of 1.00 Mt @ 8.48 g/t Au (274,600 oz), Inferred Resources of 1.33 Mt @smallcappro-101) and Namosi (Newmont), Proven, Measured and Indicated Resources of 1.8Bt at 0.35% Cu and 0.11 g/t Au (6.4M oz Au and 6.3Mt Cu) (Newcrest Annual Mineral Resources Update, June 2022).The Company provides investors with exposure to a diverse portfolio of exploration stage projects with potential for zinc, copper, gold and silver in a politically safe and stable jurisdiction. Thunderstruck trades on the Toronto Venture Exchange (TSX-V) under the symbol "AWE" and United States OTC under the symbol "THURF."For additional information, please contact:
Bryce Bradley, Chief Executive Officer
Email: bryce @jjaybird
or, visit our website: http://www.thunderstruck.ca Neither the TSX Venture Exchange Inc. nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.This news release contains certain statements that may be deemed "forward-looking statements". Although Thunderstruck believes the expectations expressed in such forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, such statements are not guarantees of future performance and actual results may differ materially from those in forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are based on the beliefs, estimates and opinions of Thunderstruck's management on the date the statements are made. Except as required by law, Thunderstruck undertakes no obligation to update these forward-looking statements in the event that management's beliefs, estimates or opinions, or other factors, should change.To view the source version of this press release, please visit https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/303438 Original: Thunderstruck Appoints Director and Provides Exploration Update

Thunderstruck Granted Exploration License Renewal, Appoints VP ExplorationJune 29, 2026 9:00 AM
NewsfileVancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - June 29, 2026) - Thunderstruck Resources Ltd. (TSXV: AWE) (OTC: THURF) (the "Company") is pleased to announce that its Special Prospecting License 1425 has been renewed for a period of five years, the maximum allowed under Fiji's mineral exploration regulations. SPL 1425 encompasses three of the Company's four highly prospective precious and base metal assets - Liwa, Rama and Nakoro. (For project details, visit www.thunderstruck.ca). Planning for the 2026 exploration program is well underway. To view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit:
https://images.newsfilecorp.com/files/2901/303207_594bf27984eb880a_002full.jpgVice President, Exploration FijiThunderstruck is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Wenbin Chen as VP Exploration for the Company's Fijian asset portfolio.Mr. Wenbin Chen serves as Executive Deputy General Manager of Vatukoula Gold Mines Limited in Fiji and brings more than 40 years of experience in mineral exploration, mine development, and resource expansion.Prior to joining Vatukoula in May 2024, Mr. Chen held senior leadership positions with Zhongrun Resources Investment Corp., the predecessor of Zhaojin International Gold Corp. From 2013 to 2024, he served as Chairman and General Manager of Zhongrun's Pingwu Gold Mine, where he led exploration programs that resulted in the discovery of approximately 1.3 million ounces of additional gold resources.From 2004 to 2013, Mr. Chen was General Manager of the Southern China Exploration Division of Sino Gold Corporation, later acquired by Eldorado Gold Corporation in 2009. Following the acquisition, he continued in the same leadership role with Eldorado Gold. During his tenure, he directed exploration programs that contributed to several significant gold discoveries, including the 2.1million ounce Guizhou Lannigou Gold Mine, the 1.3 million ounce Guizhou Nibao Gold Mine, the 1.4 million ounce Guizhou Jiadi Gold Mine, the 770,000 ounce Guangxi Jinding Gold Mine, and the 289,000 ounce Yunnan Jinshu Gold Mine.Mr. Chen began his career in 1984 with the 105 Geological Brigade of the Guizhou Provincial Geological Bureau, where he served in progressively senior technical and operational roles, including Exploration Team Leader and Mine Manager.Mr. Chen holds a postgraduate diploma in Geology from Beijing University, a Bachelor of Business Administration from China University of Geosciences, and an Associate Degree in Geological Exploration from Guilin Metallurgical Geological Institute.About Thunderstruck ResourcesThunderstruck Resources is a Canadian mineral exploration company focused on the discovery of high value copper-gold porphyry, gold-silver epithermal, and VMS base-metal deposits on the main island of Viti Levu in Fiji.Fiji has a long history of mining with over 75 years of activity at the prolific Vatukoula Gold Mine alongside several other advanced development projects and mines including Tuvatu (Lion One Metals), Indicated Resources of 1.00 Mt @ 8.48 g/t Au (274,600 oz), Inferred Resources of 1.33 Mt @smallcappro-101) and Namosi (Newmont), Proven, Measured and Indicated Resources of 1.8Bt at 0.35% Cu and 0.11 g/t Au (6.4M oz Au and 6.3Mt Cu) (Newcrest Annual Mineral Resources Update, June 2022).The Company provides investors with exposure to a diverse portfolio of exploration stage projects with potential for zinc, copper, gold and silver in a politically safe and stable jurisdiction. Thunderstruck trades on the Toronto Venture Exchange (TSX-V) under the symbol "AWE" and United States OTC under the symbol "THURF."For additional information, please contact:
Bryce Bradley, Chief Executive Officer
Email: bryce @jjaybird
or, visit our website: http://www.thunderstruck.ca Neither the TSX Venture Exchange Inc. nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.This news release contains certain statements that may be deemed "forward-looking statements". Although Thunderstruck believes the expectations expressed in such forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, such statements are not guarantees of future performance and actual results may differ materially from those in forward looking statements. Forward looking statements are based on the beliefs, estimates and opinions of Thunderstruck's management on the date the statements are made. Except as required by law, Thunderstruck undertakes no obligation to update these forward-looking statements in the event that management's beliefs, estimates or opinions, or other factors, should change.To view the source version of this press release, please visit https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/303207 Original: Thunderstruck Granted Exploration License Renewal, Appoints VP Exploration

Thunderstruck Closes $1.5 M Strategic Investment with ZhaojinMay 20, 2026 9:37 AM
NewsfileVancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - May 20, 2026) - Thunderstruck Resources Ltd. (TSXV: AWE) (the "Company") is pleased to announce that it has closed its previously announced non-brokered private placement (the "Placement", see press release dated March 31, 2026). The Placement consisted of an aggregate of 14,532,134 common shares issued at a price of $0.11 per share for aggregate gross proceeds of $1,598,534.74, of which Zhaojin International Gold Co. Ltd ("Zhaojin") acquired, through a wholly owned subsidiary, 14,207,134 shares, representing 19.99% of the Company's issued and outstanding shares. No finder's fees were payable in connection with the Placement. All shares issued pursuant to the Placement are subject to a hold period in Canada expiring on September 21, 2026. The net proceeds from the Placement are expected to be used to fund the Company's 2026 exploration programs on its mineral prospects in Fiji, as well as for general working capital purposes.As previously announced, the completion of the Placement results in the creation of a new insider, being Zhaojin. Prior to the Placement, Zhaojin held no securities of the Company. Following the Placement, Zhaojin indirectly holds through its wholly owned subsidiary, Zhaojin International Mining Co. Ltd., 19.99% of the outstanding shares of the Company. While Zhaojin has no specific plans or intentions with respect to the shares acquired, depending on market conditions, general economic and industry conditions, trading prices of the Company's shares, the Company's business, financial condition and prospects and/or other relevant factors, Zhaojin may develop such plans or intentions in the future and, at such time, may from time to time acquire additional common shares, dispose of some or all of the existing or additional common shares or may continue to hold common shares of the Company.A copy of the early warning reports filed by Zhaojin will be available on the Company's SEDAR profile at www.sedar.com or may be obtained by contacting Zhaojin at zjhjkch@163.com.In connection with this strategic investment, the Company and Zhaojin also entered into an investor rights agreement, whereby, subject to certain conditions, including time and ownership thresholds, Zhaojin will have certain rights, including the right initially to appoint one director of the Company, and following January 1, 2027, such right will increase to two directors. Zhaojin will also have the right to select a Vice President Exploration to be appointed by the Company, provided such appointment is determined within one month following closing.In addition, Zhaojin will have a right to participate in future equity financings to maintain its ownership in the Company.Pursuant to the investor rights agreement, Zhaojin has agreed that, for a two-year period, it will not take certain actions without the Company's prior written consent. They will not (a) commence a take-over bid; (b) acquire the Company's shares, or direct or indirect rights to acquire any of the Company's shares; (c) make, or in any way participate in any solicitation of proxies to vote the Company's shares; (d) make any public announcement with respect to, or submit a proposal for, or offer of (with or without conditions) any business combination, amalgamation or merger or similar transaction involving the Company. A copy of the investor rights agreement is available under the Company's SEDAR profile at www.sedar.com.About ZhaojinZhaojin International Gold Co. Ltd. (SZSE: 000506) is a Shenzhen Stock Exchange-listed mining company headquartered in Jinan City, Shandong Province, People's Republic of China. In Fiji, Zhaojin is the owner and operator of the Vatukoula Gold Mine, a historically significant gold operation that has been in continuous production for over 90 years and currently supports a workforce of more than 1,300 employees and contractors.Zhaojin's controlling shareholder is Zhaojin Group, a vertically integrated gold mining enterprise with operations across mineral exploration, mining, processing, smelting, refining, gold bar production and gold jewelry manufacturing. Zhaojin Group is among China's leading gold producers with reported total consolidated gold production of approximately 600,000-700,000 ounces in 2025.About Thunderstruck ResourcesThunderstruck Resources is a Canadian mineral exploration company focused on the discovery of high value copper-gold porphyry, gold-silver epithermal, and VMS base-metal deposits on the main island of Viti Levu in Fiji.Fiji has a long history of mining with over 75 years of activity at the prolific Vatukoula Gold Mine alongside several other advanced development projects and mines including Tuvatu (Lion One Metals), Indicated Resources of 1.00 Mt @ 8.48 g/t Au (274,600 oz), Inferred Resources of 1.33 Mt @smallcappro-101) and Namosi (Newmont), Proven, Measured and Indicated Resources of 1.8Bt at 0.35% Cu and 0.11 g/t Au (6.4M oz Au and 6.3Mt Cu) (Newcrest Annual Mineral Resources Update, June 2022).The Company provides investors with exposure to a diverse portfolio of exploration stage projects with potential for zinc, copper, gold and silver in a politically safe and stable jurisdiction. Thunderstruck trades on the Toronto Venture Exchange (TSX-V) under the symbol "AWE" and United States OTC under the symbol "THURF."For additional information, please contact: Bryce Bradley, Chief Executive Officer
Email: bryce @jjaybird
or, visit our website: http://www.thunderstruck.caNeither the TSX Venture Exchange Inc. nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.This news release contains certain statements that may be deemed "forward-looking statements". Although Thunderstruck believes the expectations expressed in such forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, such statements are not guarantees of future performance and actual results may differ materially from those in forward looking statements. Forward looking statements are based on the beliefs, estimates and opinions of Thunderstruck's management on the date the statements are made. Except as required by law, Thunderstruck undertakes no obligation to update these forward-looking statements in the event that management's beliefs, estimates or opinions, or other factors, should change.To view the source version of this press release, please visit https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/298198 Original: Thunderstruck Closes $1.5 M Strategic Investment with Zhaojin

Thunderstruck Resources Announces Strategic Investment by Zhaojin International Gold Co. Ltd.March 31, 2026 9:00 AM
NewsfileVancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - March 31, 2026) - Thunderstruck Resources Ltd. (TSXV: AWE) (OTC: THURF) (the "Company" or "Thunderstruck") is pleased to announce that Zhaojin International Gold Co. Ltd. (SZSE: 000506) ("Zhaojin"), a Shenzhen Stock Exchange-listed gold mining company and the owner and operator of Fiji's Vatukoula Gold Mine, intends to make a strategic investment in the Company, marking Zhaojin's first investment in an exploration company. The proposed investment underscores growing strategic interest in Thunderstruck's highly prospective mineral portfolio in Fiji and is expected to strengthen the Company's ability to advance its 2026 exploration priorities through alignment with a well-capitalized and experienced mining group with an established operating presence in the country.Thunderstruck's portfolio includes district-scale exploration opportunities prospective for gold, silver, zinc and copper, and the Company believes Zhaojin's investment represents a significant validation of both its asset base and long-term growth strategy."Thunderstruck is uniquely positioned in Fiji with a portfolio that offers both scale and discovery potential, and this partnership will meaningfully enhance how we move those assets forward." stated Bryce Bradley, Thunderstruck's Chief Executive Officer. "Our objective is to build long-term value through disciplined exploration, strong technical execution and strategic partnerships, and this investment is an important step in that process. Notably, within the first year following Zhaojin's acquisition of the Vatukoula Gold Mine, the mine was successfully restored to profitability, demonstrating the operational capability that we're looking for in a partner." Terms of InvestmentZhaojin, or its affiliates, will, directly or indirectly, enter into a subscription agreement (the "Subscription Agreement") for such number of common shares of the Company that will represent approximately 19.99% of the issued and outstanding common shares of the Company following completion of the investment (the "Offering").The proposed investment will consist of 14,207,134 common shares of the Company at a price of $0.11 per common share, for aggregate gross proceeds of CDN$1,562,784.74.The net proceeds from the Offering are expected to be used to fund the Company's 2026 exploration programs on its mineral prospects in Fiji, as well as for general working capital purposes. No finder's fees are payable in connection with the Offering.The Offering remains subject to the execution of definitive documentation, including the Subscription Agreement, and is also subject to receipt of all required approvals, including approval of the TSX Venture Exchange and applicable Chinese regulatory authorities.In connection with the proposed strategic investment, the Company and Zhaojin also intend to enter into an investor rights agreement, pursuant to which, subject to certain conditions and ownership thresholds, Zhaojin will be granted certain rights, including the right to appoint one director to the Company's board of directors and to designate a Vice President, Exploration for the Company.About ZhaojinZhaojin International Gold Co. Ltd. (SZSE: 000506) is a Shenzhen Stock Exchange-listed mining company headquartered in Jinan City, Shandong Province, People's Republic of China. In Fiji, Zhaojin is the owner and operator of the Vatukoula Gold Mine, a historically significant gold operation that has been in continuous production for over 90 years and currently supports a workforce of more than 1,300 employees and contractors.Zhaojin's controlling shareholder is Zhaojin Group, a vertically integrated gold mining enterprise with operations across mineral exploration, mining, processing, smelting, refining, gold bar production and gold jewelry manufacturing. Zhaojin Group is among China's leading gold producers with reported total consolidated gold production of approximately 600,000-700,000 ounces in 2025.Warrant ExtensionIn other news, the Company announces that it intends to extend the expiry date of an aggregate of 536,666 outstanding share purchase warrants by two years.The warrants were originally issued on July 7, 2023, and currently expire on July 7, 2026. Subject to approval of the TSX Venture Exchange, the Company intends to extend the expiry date of the warrants to July 7, 2028. All other terms of the warrants will remain unchanged, including the original exercise price of $0.20 per warrant.About Thunderstruck ResourcesThunderstruck Resources is a Canadian mineral exploration company focused on the discovery of high value copper-gold porphyry, gold-silver epithermal, and VMS base-metal deposits on the main island of Viti Levu in Fiji.Fiji has a long history of mining with over 90 years of activity at the prolific Vatukoula Gold Mine alongside several other advanced development projects and mines including Tuvatu (Lion One Metals), Indicated Resources of 1.00 Mt @ 8.48 g/t Au (274,600 oz), Inferred Resources of 1.33 Mt @smallcappro-101) and Namosi (Newmont), Proven, Measured and Indicated Resources of 1.8Bt at 0.35% Cu and 0.11 g/t Au (6.4M oz Au and 6.3Mt Cu) (Newcrest Annual Mineral Resources Update, June 2022).The Company provides investors with exposure to a diverse portfolio of exploration stage projects with potential for zinc, copper, gold and silver in a politically safe and stable jurisdiction. Thunderstruck trades on the Toronto Venture Exchange (TSX-V) under the symbol "AWE" and United States OTC under the symbol "THURF."For additional information, please contact: Bryce Bradley, Chief Executive Officer
Email: bryce @jjaybird
or, visit our website: http://www.thunderstruck.ca Neither the TSX Venture Exchange Inc. nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.This news release contains certain statements that may be deemed "forward-looking statements". Although Thunderstruck believes the expectations expressed in such forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, such statements are not guarantees of future performance and actual results may differ materially from those in forward looking statements. Forward looking statements are based on the beliefs, estimates and opinions of Thunderstruck's management on the date the statements are made. Except as required by law, Thunderstruck undertakes no obligation to update these forward-looking statements in the event that management's beliefs, estimates or opinions, or other factors, should change.To view the source version of this press release, please visit https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/290635
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