First Au Expands WA Gold Footprint with Barlee Project Acquisition

• Acquisition of 100% of Barlee Gold Project covering ~300km in Marda–Evanston Greenstone Belt
• Project located near Evanston Gold Camp with historical production exceeding 2 million ounces
• Historical drilling revealed gold, nickel, lithium, and tin anomalies beneath salt lake sediments
• Consideration includes $1 million cash and $1.25 million in shares, pending shareholder approval