Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - August 24, 2023) - HighGold Mining Inc. (TSXV: HIGH) (OTCQX: HGMIF) ("HighGold" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that the Company has commenced trading again on the US OTCQX platform under the new ticker HGMIF. The Company's listing on the OTCQX platform had been temporarily suspended in June 2023 pending US regulatory approval for HighGold shares trading under new CUSIP number 42984X109, which has now been received.

The new CUSIP number was a result of the completion of the plan of arrangement and spin-out of Onyx Gold Corp ("Onyx Gold") that included the cancellation of all old HighGold shares for the issuance of one new HighGold share and 0.25 of an Onyx Gold share on June 6, 2023.

Management Changes

Nicole Hoeller has joined the Company as Vice-President, Corporate Communications. Ms. Hoeller, is very well versed in investor and stakeholder relations, and brings with her a wealth of experience in the mineral exploration and developer industry, having served in an executive role with public companies for more than two decades. In addition to her communications background, Ms. Hoeller has significant experience in capital markets, corporate finance, and M&A.

Ms. Hoeller was previously Vice-President, Communications and Corporate Secretary for Sabina Gold & Silver Corp. (recently acquired by B2Gold Corp. for US$824M), and prior to that, served in a similar role in Miramar Mining Corp. Through her involvement with both Sabina and Miramar, Ms. Hoeller has travelled extensively in the Canadian north, liaising and consulting with communities, indigenous organizations and all levels of government about the benefits and impacts of mining. Ms. Hoeller also serves as Vice-President, Corporate Communications for Onyx Gold enabling synergies for both companies as we build up our Vancouver based team.

"We are very pleased to welcome Nicole to the Company," said CEO Darwin Green. "Her extensive experience in investor relations along with an exceptional network of industry contacts will be a tremendous asset to the Company and we are excited for her to join the team."

"I am very excited to join the HighGold team as we advance our stellar Johnson Tract asset in Alaska," said Nicole Hoeller. "It is thrilling to be joining the Company at this relatively early stage to support our outstanding leadership and technical team as we move this Project forward. This is a great opportunity to be part of a coveted trifecta in our industry: a great asset, in a great jurisdiction in the right hands."

Nicole replaces Naomi Nemeth, who has served the Company for the past four years as Vice-President, Investor Relations. Both the Board and management thank Ms. Nemeth for her significant contributions to the Company and wish her the best in her future endeavors.

About HighGold

HighGold is a mineral exploration company focused on advancing the high-grade Johnson Tract Gold-Zinc-Copper Project located in accessible Southcentral Alaska, USA. The Company also holds 5 million shares of Onyx Gold Corp. following the spin-out of Yukon and Ontario exploration assets formerly held by HighGold. HighGold's experienced Board and senior management team, are committed to creating shareholder value through the discovery process, careful allocation of capital, and environmentally/socially responsible mineral exploration.

On Behalf of HighGold Mining Inc.

"Darwin Green"

President & CEO

For further information, please visit the HighGold Mining Inc. website at , or contact:

Darwin Green, President & CEO or Nicole Hoeller, VP Corporate Communications
Phone: 1-604-629-1165 or North American toll-free 1-855-629-1165
Email: information@highgoldmining.com.
Website:
Twitter : @HighgoldMining

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Forward looking statements: This news release includes certain "forward-looking information" within the meaning of Canadian securities legislation and "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (collectively "forward looking statements"). Forward-looking statements include predictions, projections and forecasts and are often, but not always, identified by the use of words such as "seek", "anticipate", "believe", "plan", "estimate", "forecast", "expect", "potential", "project", "target", "schedule", "budget" and "intend" and statements that an event or result "may", "will", "should", "could" or "might" occur or be achieved and other similar expressions and includes the negatives thereof. All statements other than statements of historical fact included in this release, are forward-looking statements that involve various risks and uncertainties. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate and actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Forward-looking statements are based on a number of material factors and assumptions. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from Company's expectations include actual exploration results, the ability of the Company to obtain requisite approvals for the Offering, changes in project parameters as plans continue to be refined, results of future resource estimates, future metal prices, availability of capital and financing on acceptable terms, general economic, market or business conditions, uninsured risks, regulatory changes, defects in title, availability of personnel, materials and equipment on a timely basis, accidents or equipment breakdowns, delays in receiving government approvals, unanticipated environmental impacts on operations and costs to remedy same, and other exploration or other risks detailed herein and from time to time in the filings made by the Company with securities regulators. Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual actions, events or results to differ from those described in forward-looking statements, there may be other factors that cause such actions, events or results to differ materially from those anticipated. There can be no assurance that forward-looking statements will prove to be accurate and accordingly readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements.

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