Blue Lagoon Resources Inc. (CSE: BLLG; OTCQB: BLAGF; FSE: 7BL) has been chosen to receive the Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) 2026 Sustainability Award, marking a significant acknowledgment of the company's commitment to environmental stewardship and Indigenous partnership at its Dome Mountain Gold Project in British Columbia. The award, which will be presented at PDAC's Awards Celebration & Nite Cap during the PDAC Convention in Toronto on March 3, 2026, places Blue Lagoon among a prestigious list of past recipients including Teck Resources, The Lundin Foundation, and B2Gold.
The recognition is particularly notable as Blue Lagoon becomes the first B.C. project to receive the Sustainability Award in the past decade, underscoring the company's success in transitioning from exploration to mining while maintaining rigorous environmental standards and respect for Indigenous values. The company's nomination was sponsored by Chief Wilfred Adam of the Lake Babine Nation, who highlighted the relationship built on "listening, learning, and acting with integrity."
Rana Vig, President & CEO of Blue Lagoon Resources, stated: "Being recognized by PDAC for sustainability affirms the approach we’ve taken at Dome Mountain: protect the environment, engage early and often, and build long-term partnerships with local communities. We’re grateful to the Lake Babine Nation for their trust and collaboration, and proud of our team for embedding these values into daily operations."
The company's sustainability efforts are centered at the Dome Mountain Gold Project, where Blue Lagoon achieved a major milestone in February 2025 with the granting of a full mining permit—one of only nine issued in British Columbia since 2015—and has since commenced underground mining operations. Mineralized material from Dome Mountain will be processed under a long-term toll milling agreement with Nicola Mining, with first gold sales targeted for Q4 2025. Beginning in H1 2026, the company plans to reinvest internally generated cash flow into near-mine and regional exploration to further expand its resource base.
The PDAC Sustainability Award, established in 1977, recognizes leadership in environmental stewardship and meaningful community relations in mining. Past honorees include industry leaders such as Teck Resources, The Lundin Foundation, and B2Gold, highlighting the caliber of this recognition. Blue Lagoon's receipt of the award in a jurisdiction known for rigorous permitting reinforces its position as a responsible mining operator.
Blue Lagoon Resources is a Canadian-based, well-funded, growth-oriented mining company focused on advancing its 100% owned Dome Mountain Gold Project. Led by a team with deep mining and finance experience, the company operates in one of the world’s most attractive mining jurisdictions. The company's objective is to become a profitable, cash-flowing gold producer while creating lasting value for shareholders and stakeholders, with a strong commitment to sustainability, community, and First Nation engagement.
It is important to note that the company is not basing its production decision at Dome Mountain on a feasibility study of mineral reserves demonstrating economic and technical viability. The production decision is based on having existing mining infrastructure, past bulk sampling and processing activity, and the established mineral resource. The company understands that there is increased uncertainty and consequently a higher risk of failure when production is undertaken in advance of a feasibility study.
