In order to keep costs down and maximize spending on the properties, WFE draws on a wide network
of professionals to contribute to capacity that are making for important contributions to the state of
knowledge, especially with regard to the new discovery at Maun Lake.

•  In 2019, Chief Dorothy Towedo was elected for a third term at Aroland. Mining co-ordinators, EDO and
   other Band members have also helped make the consultation process more meaningful. Megweetch.

•  Two years ago, Raymond Ferris, who signed Aroland’s interim Mining Protocols, accompanied WFE
    founder Fred Strong to the first meeting with EMND. We have since lost touch but encourage contact.

•   Lakehead University in Thunder Bay cut and polished nine thin sections from Maun for lab study (see Thin
    Sections). Thank you.

•   At last year’s NW Ontario Prospector Exhibition in Thunder Bay, a top geologist and a professor from
    Lakehead University tentatively identified gold-bearing breccia samples from Maun as “fault breccias”,
    quite possibly related to the regional Hurd Lake fault.

•   A resident of Nakina has a long history of exploration around Aroland. His father was an early prospector.
    He is said to be buried “right where the gold is”. He may well have been right. Megweetch.

•   The Ontario Exploration Corporation (“OEC”) has been approached to consider the proposed Atikameg JV.      OEC personnel know both main properties and are briefed on the ground-breaking Atikameg JV.

•   EMND Thunder Bay has been supportive. In 2019, after reviewing data from the discovery zone at Maun,
    EMND tried a field visit. Weather forced them to reschedule for 2020. The discovery will be noted in the
    2019 Annual Report, which is due for release just before PDAC.

•   Finally, a family in Nakina provided local leadership and support for the Company’s early efforts in the
    field. Despite a falling out, WFE appreciates the enthusiasm and energy. Thank you all.

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•   The The City of Thunder Bay very kindly allowed the use of their Economic Development map to illustrate

    the location of the three Whitefish properties. WFE looks forward to making a significant contribution to

    local and regional economic development. Megweetch.

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•   As is the case for all start-up companies, Whitefish has benefited from advice from people who know a

    great deal about the mining business and WFE's specific properties. Their insights and encouragement

    have been invaluable. Thank you.