TORONTO, Ontario, February 12, 2026 – STLLR Gold Inc. (TSX: STLR) (OTCQX: STLRF) (FSE: 09D) (“STLLR” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that the Hollinger Tailings Project (“Hollinger” or “Project”), located in the heart of Timmins, Ontario, is the first project to receive a permit under Ontario’s new provincial Recovery of Minerals regime, marking a major milestone in the Company’s efforts to advance and remediate Hollinger.
The Recovery of Minerals regime, enacted in July 2025, intends to streamline and accelerate the permitting process for responsible mineral recovery and environmental remediation outcomes of historical mine sites, including from tailings and other legacy materials, in Ontario, Canada. The new framework is intended to accelerate responsible mineral recovery while supporting environmental remediation outcomes across the province. The authorization from the Ontario Ministry of Energy and Mines (the “ministry”) enables STLLR to proceed with additional technical work, bringing the Company closer to reprocessing and remediating a long-standing legacy site.
Honourable Stephen Lecce, Minister of Energy and Mines, stated, “Ontario is leading the way in responsible resource development, with one mission: to create jobs and strengthen our economy from global uncertainty. Our government is moving with speed to build mines faster and accelerate permitting to grow our economy. We are delivering on this mission as we issue Ontario’s first-ever Recovery of Minerals permit, adding value to Canada’s economy, environment, and supply chain. Our new framework cuts red tape and turns legacy mine sites into engines of economic growth and stewardship.”
”The Hollinger Tailings Project shows how we can recover valuable minerals, remediate a century-old tailings facility, and create good-paying jobs in Timmins and across the North — all at the same time. By moving faster and smarter, Ontario will strengthen our economy and remain at the forefront of innovation and responsible resource development for generations to come.”
“Timmins has been a mining town for generations, and initiatives like the Hollinger Tailings Project show how we’re building the next chapter of that legacy,” said George Pirie, MPP for Timmins and Minister of Northern Economic Development and Growth. “Through proactive policies, our government is strengthening the economy, creating good-paying jobs, and streamlining permitting to facilitate innovation in the mining industry.”
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