1. Strong financial and strategic position ◆ Fully funded 2025 program: $5.8M CAD exploration budget expanded to 15,000 meters of drilling at the Dryden area projects. ◆ Strategic partnerships: » Alamos Gold option completed: Dryden Gold now owns 100% of the Dryden land package.» Centerra Gold investment: maintains a 9.9% equity stake with top-up rights, signaling continued institutional confidence.