| Leviathan Gold Update  on Proposed Transaction to Acquire Cura Botswana Corp. and its 100%  Interest in Kalahari Copper and Uranium Exploration Portfolios, Botswana 
 Cura Botswana Corp. Obtains Shareholder Approval for Proposed Transaction
 
 Leviathan Gold Announces name change to “Leviathan Metals Corp.”
 
 globenewswire.com
 
 October 20, 2025 19:24 ET                                 | Source:                                Leviathan Gold Ltd.
 
 VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Oct.  20, 2025  (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Leviathan Gold Ltd. (“Leviathan” or the “Company”)  (LVX – TSXV, LVXFF – OTC, 0GP – FSE) wishes to provide an update with  respect to the previously announced proposed acquisition (the “Proposed Transaction”) of all of the issued and outstanding securities of Cura Exploration Botswana Corp. (“Cura”), further to its previous announcements on June 19, 2025, July 16, 2025, August 18, 2025 and September 11, 2025.
 
 Shareholders  of Cura have approved the Proposed Transaction at a special meeting of  shareholders of Cura held on September 23, 2025. Additionally, the  amalgamation agreement governing the Proposed Transaction has been  signed and the Company has submitted all documentation to the TSX  Venture Exchange (“TSXV”) in accordance with Policy  5.3. The Proposed Transaction remains subject to review and receipt of  conditional approval by the TSXV.
 
 Additionally,  the Company announces that it intends to change its name to “Leviathan  Metals Corp.” to better reflect the activities of the Company. It is  anticipated that the name change will take effect concurrent with or  immediately prior to closing of the Proposed Transaction. Completion of  the name change is subject to all required regulatory approvals,  including approval from the TSXV. Pursuant to the provisions of the Business Corporations Act (British Columbia) and the articles of the company, shareholder approval is not required for the name change.
 
 About Leviathan Gold Ltd.
 
 Leviathan Gold Ltd. is a Canadian-based mineral exploration company listed on the TSXV (LVX) and Germany (0GP).
 
 On behalf of the Company
 Luke Norman, Chief Executive Officer and Director
 
 For further information, please visit the Company website  www.leviathangold.com, the Company’s profile on SEDAR+ at  www.sedarplus.com, or contact:
 
 Luke Norman,
 Direct: (604) 802 4447
 Email:  info@leviathangold.com
 
 Neither  the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that  term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts  responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release. No  securities regulatory authority has either approval or disapproved of  the contents of this press release.
 
 Forward-Looking Statements
 
 Information  set forth in this news release contains forward-looking statements that  are based on assumptions as of the date of this news release, including  but not limited to statements regarding the approval of the Proposed  Transaction or the name change by the TSXV and the completion and timing  of the Proposed Transaction or the name change. These statements  reflect management's current estimates, beliefs, intentions and  expectations. They are not guarantees of future performance. Leviathan  cautions that all forward looking statements are inherently uncertain  and that actual performance may be affected by many material factors,  many of which are beyond Leviathan’s control. Such factors include,  among other things: risks and uncertainties relating to whether  exploration activities of the Company’s properties will result in  commercially viable quantities of mineralized materials; the possibility  of changes to project parameters as plans continue to be refined; the  ability to execute planned exploration and future drilling programs; the  ability to obtain qualified workers, financing, permits, approvals, and  equipment in a timely manner or at all and on reasonable terms; changes  in the commodity and securities markets; non-performance by contractual  counterparties; and general business and economic conditions,  Accordingly, actual and future events, conditions and results may differ  materially from the estimates, beliefs, intentions and expectations  expressed or implied in the forward-looking information. Although  Leviathan has attempted to identify important risks and factors that  could cause actual actions, events or results to differ materially from  those described in forward-looking statements, there may be other  factors and risks that cause actions, events or results not to be as  anticipated, estimated or intended. Consequently, undue reliance should  not be placed on such forward-looking statements. In addition, all  forward-looking statements in this press release are given as of the  date hereof. Leviathan disclaims any intention or obligation to update  or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new  information, future events or otherwise, save and except as may be  required by applicable securities laws. The forward-looking statements  contained herein are expressly qualified by this disclaimer.
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