Westward Gold Inc. (CSE: WG, OTCQB: WGLIF, FSE: IM50) ('Westward' or the 'Company') is pleased to announce that it has completed an expansive rock chip and soil sampling program at its Toiyabe, Turquoise Canyon and East Saddle Projects in Lander County, Nevada.

The program was initially described in press releases dated September 7 and October 10, 2023, and was led by Mr. Robert Edie, Westward's Vice President Exploration, over the course of several weeks in the field.

Toiyabe Project: 29 samples collected

Turquoise Canyon Project: 182 samples collected

East Saddle Project: 142 samples collected

Corporate Update

In addition to ongoing modeling work and new target delineationfollowing the 2023 field season, which is now coming to a close, the Company continues to evaluate several external growth opportunities via mergers and acquisitions. These opportunities may include both asset-level and corporate-level transactions, with the goal of delivering long-term upside to shareholders.

Company representatives will also be in Sparks, Nevada for the upcoming American Exploration & Mining Association ('AEMA') Annual Meeting, held at the Nugget Casino Resort from December 3rd-8th. Westward welcomes the opportunity to meet with shareholders and other company representatives - please contact Andrew@westwardgold.com if you would like to arrange a meeting.

Option & Restricted Share Unit Grant

In addition, the Company announces that its Compensation and Corporate Governance Committee has approved and granted an aggregate of 2,400,000 stock options (the 'Options'), and 2,200,000 restricted share units ('RSUs') to Westward management and its Board of Directors. The Options, which vest immediately, are exercisable at a price of C$0.15 per common share of the Company for a period of five (5) years from the date of grant, being November 24, 2023. The RSUs granted will vest over a period of 24 months, with 50% vesting on November 24, 2024, and the remaining 50% vesting on November 24, 2025.

About Westward Gold

Westward Gold is a mineral exploration company focused on developing the Toiyabe, Turquoise Canyon, and East Saddle Projects located in the Cortez Hills area of Lander County, Nevada, and the Coyote and Rossi Projects located along the Carlin Trend in Elko County, Nevada. From time to time, the Company may also evaluate the acquisition of other mineral exploration assets and opportunities.

Contact:

Colin Moore

President, CEO & Director

Westward Gold Inc.

Email: colin@westwardgold.com

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