Star Metro - New Head of Corporate Affairs and Sustainability

ADELAIDE, AU / ACCESS Newswire / May 3, 2026 / Barton Gold Holdings Limited (ASX:BGD)(OTCQB:BGDFF)(FRA:BGD3) (Barton or Company) is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms Sylvia Rapo as Head of Corporate Affairs and Sustainability, effective today.

Sylvia is a corporate affairs executive with over 25 years' experience in corporate communications, government relations and sustainability. She has worked in media, the South Australian Government and across resources, defence and energy industries. Sylvia joins Barton as it accelerates studies for the development of South Australia's largest independent precious metals producer, focused on the State's renowned Gawler Craton.

Sylvia's experience includes senior roles in both the public and private sectors. She was recently an Executive Director for leading environmental consultancy JBS&G where she led its corporate affairs business Consentium. Previously, she was Head of Communications for BAE Systems Australia's Hunter Class Frigate Program, Manager of External Relations for ElectraNet, and Manager of Government and Corporate Affairs for Beach Energy (ASX:BPT), all prominent South Australian enterprises.

In the public sector, Sylvia has been Media Advisor to numerous South Australian Ministers including a former Deputy Premier, Treasurer and Defence Minister, and held media management, strategy and risk management positions in the Department for Environment and Natural Resources. She has also been a reporter for Nine News and Seven News.

Sylvia has previously held board directorships at JBS&G and the Motor Accident Commission, and was Chair of the Board for The Big Zero. She is currently an Executive Member of the Government Communications Advisory Committee for the Department of Premier and Cabinet, and a Board Member of Zoos South Australia.

Based in Adelaide, Sylvia will lead Barton's government, public and investor relations, stakeholder engagement, and sustainability strategies as it works to develop the State's largest independent precious metals producer.

Commenting on Ms. Rapo's appointment, Barton MD Alexander Scanlon said:

"Tunkillia's Optimised Scoping Study highlights a project that, in operation today, would generate nearly $1 billion in revenue and $30 million in State royalties, every year, in South Australia. Together with our Challenger, Tarcoola, and Wudinna Gold Projects, and our new Tolmer Silver discovery, our long-term objectives for the State are even greater.

"As a leading investor in South Australia, we aim to develop the State's largest independent precious metals producer, to be a major contributor to the State's economy, and to create opportunity for the communities in which we operate.

"Sylvia joins our leadership ranks as we enter an exciting new phase for the Company. During 2026 we will continue building out the team that will deliver our vision for the State. We are therefore pleased to welcome another highly experienced South Australian who shares Barton's ambition to make a significant, long-term contribution to the State.

Authorised by the Managing Director of Barton Gold Holdings Limited.

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About Barton Gold

Barton Gold is an ASX, OTCQB and Frankfurt Stock Exchange listed Australian gold developer targeting future gold production of 150,000ozpa with 2.2Moz Au & 3.1Moz Ag JORC Mineral Resources (79.9Mt @ 0.87g/t Au), brownfield mines, and 100% ownership of the region's only gold mill in the renowned Gawler Craton of South Australia.*

Challenger Gold Project 313koz Au + fully permitted Central Gawler Mill (CGM) Tarcoola Gold Project 20koz Au in fully permitted open pit mine near CGM Tolmer discovery grades up to 84g/t Au & 17,600g/t Ag Tunkillia Gold Project 1.6Moz Au & 3.1Moz Ag JORC Mineral Resources Competitive 120kozpa gold & 250kozpa silver project Wudinna Gold Project 279koz Au project located southeast of Tunkillia Significant optionality, adjacent to main highway

Competent Persons Statement & Previously Reported Information

The information in this announcement that relates to the historic Exploration Results and Mineral Resources as listed in the table below is based on, and fairly represents, information and supporting documentation prepared by the Competent Person whose name appears in the same row, who is an employee of or independent consultant to the Company and is a Member or Fellow of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (AusIMM), Australian Institute of Geoscientists (AIG) or a Recognised Professional Organisation (RPO). Each person named in the table below has sufficient experience which is relevant to the style of mineralisation and types of deposits under consideration and to the activity which he has undertaken to qualify as a Competent Person as defined in the JORC Code 2012 (JORC).

The information relating to historic Exploration Results and Mineral Resources in this announcement is extracted from the Company's Prospectus dated 14 May 2021 or as otherwise noted, available from the Company's website at www.bartongold.com.au or on the ASX website www.asx.com.au. The Company confirms that it is not aware of any new information or data that materially affects the Exploration Results and Mineral Resource information included in previous announcements and, in the case of estimates of Mineral Resources, that all material assumptions and technical parameters underpinning the estimates, and any production targets and forecast financial information derived from the production targets, continue to apply and have not materially changed. In accordance with ASX Listing Rule 5.19.2, the Company further confirms that the material assumptions underpinning any production targets and the forecast financial information derived therefrom continue to apply and have not materially changed. The Company confirms that the form and context in which the applicable Competent Persons' findings are presented have not been materially modified from the previous announcements.

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Information

This document may contain forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are often, but not always, identified by the use of words such as "seek", "anticipate", "believe", "plan", "expect", "target" and "intend" and statements than an event or result "may", "will", "should", "would", "could", or "might" occur or be achieved and other similar expressions. Forward-looking information is subject to business, legal and economic risks and uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking statements. Such factors include, among other things, risks relating to property interests, the global economic climate, commodity prices, sovereign and legal risks, and environmental risks. Forward-looking statements are based upon estimates and opinions at the date the statements are made. Barton undertakes no obligation to update these forward-looking statements for events or circumstances that occur subsequent to such dates or to update or keep current any of the information contained herein. Any estimates or projections as to events that may occur in the future (including projections of revenue, expense, net income and performance) are based upon the best judgment of Barton from information available as of the date of this document. There is no guarantee that any of these estimates or projections will be achieved. Actual results will vary from the projections and such variations may be material. Nothing contained herein is, or shall be relied upon as, a promise or representation as to the past or future. Any reliance placed by the reader on this document, or on any forward-looking statement contained in or referred to in this document will be solely at the reader's own risk, and readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements due to the inherent uncertainty thereof.

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M.Anderson--SMC