Banyan Gold added to GDXJ VanEck Junior Gold Miners ETF

VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / September 14, 2026 / Banyan Gold Corp . (the " Company " or " Banyan ") ( TSX-V:BYN )( OTCQB:BYAGF ) is pleased to announce that it will be added to the MVIS ® Global Junior Gold Miners Index (the "Index"), the underlying index for the VanEck Junior Gold Miners ETF (" GDXJ "), following the Index's September 2026 review and rebalance. The change will be implemented based on closing prices as of Friday, September 18, 2026, and will become effective prior to the market open on Monday, September 21, 2026.

The GDXJ is one of the most widely followed exchange-traded funds (" ETF ") in the precious metals sector, offering investors access to a diverse collection of junior and mid-tier gold and silver producers, developers, and explorers on a global scale.

"Inclusion in the GDXJ represents a significant milestone for Banyan and highlights the scale of AurMac and the district opportunity associated with our Nitra project," stated Tara Christie, President and CEO. "We anticipate our addition to the GDXJ will enhance our profile and broaden our investor base, particularly among passive and ETF markets. This aligns with our ongoing momentum as we implement our strategic plan and work towards creating value for our shareholders."

For more information on the GDXJ, please visit: https://www.vaneck.com/us/en/investments/junior-gold-miners-etf-gdxj .

Qualified Persons

Duncan Mackay, M.Sc., P.Geo., is a " Qualified Person" as ‎defined under National Instrument 43-101, Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects (" NI 43-101 "), and has reviewed and approved the content of this news release in respect of all disclosure other than the MRE.‎ Mr. Mackay is Vice President Exploration for Banyan.

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