VANCOUVER, BC, Aug. 21, 2026 /CNW/ -- Finlay Minerals Ltd. (TSXV: FYL) (OTCQB: FYMNF) ("Finlay" or the "Company") confirms that three individuals associated with its PIL Property exploration programs were aboard the aircraft involved in an emergency landing on Foothills Boulevard in Prince George, BC, on the afternoon of August 20, 2026.

Unfortunately, the aircraft struck several vehicles as the pilot was forced to make an emergency landing on a busy public road. Tragically, the Company has learned that a person in one of those vehicles has since passed away. On behalf of Finlay Minerals and all our associated contractors, we extend our most sincere condolences to the family, friends, and loved ones of the deceased during this difficult time.

The aircraft involved in the accident, operated by Sekani Air Ltd., was transporting three Company-related personnel south on a scheduled break from work on our PIL Project. We can confirm that all Finlay related personnel are safe and at home.

In addition to Finlay's personnel, other passengers on board included personnel from several other mineral exploration companies as well as the pilot; they too, are safe and uninjured. 

Transport Canada is investigating this aviation incident. The Company would like to re-emphasize its strong commitment to the safety of our employees, contractors, and the public. We will support our project's crew members and their families, as needed, following this incident, and we will provide updates, as appropriate, while the investigation into this tragic accident progresses.

On behalf of the Board of Directors,

Robert F. Brown,
Executive Chairman of the Board

Neither the TSXV nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSXV) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

Forward-Looking Information: This news release includes certain "forward-looking information" and "forward-looking statements" (collectively, "forward-looking statements") within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation. All statements in this news release that address events or developments that we expect to occur in the future are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are statements that are not historical facts and are generally, although not always, identified by words such as "expect", "plan", "anticipate", "project", "target", "potential", "schedule", "forecast", "budget", "estimate", "intend" or "believe" and similar expressions or their negative connotations, or that events or conditions "will", "would", "may", "could", "should" or "might" occur. All such forward-looking statements are based on the opinions and estimates of management as of the date such statements are made. Forward-looking statements in this news release include statements regarding, among others, corporate plans. Although Finlay believes the expectations expressed in such forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, such statements are not guarantees of future performance and actual results or developments may differ materially from those forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in forward-looking statements include market prices, exploration successes, and continued availability of capital and financing and general economic, market or business conditions. These forward-looking statements are based on a number of assumptions including, among other things, assumptions regarding general business and economic conditions, the timing and receipt of regulatory and governmental approvals, the ability of Finlay and other parties to satisfy stock exchange and other regulatory requirements in a timely manner, the availability of financing for Finlay's proposed transactions and programs on reasonable terms, and the ability of third-party service providers to deliver services in a timely manner. Investors are cautioned that any such statements are not guarantees of future performance and actual results or developments may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements, and accordingly undue reliance should not be put on such statements due to the inherent uncertainty therein. Finlay does not assume any obligation to update or revise its forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future or otherwise, except as required by applicable law. 

SOURCE Finlay Minerals Ltd.