Dakota Gold Corp. appointed Brian G. Iverson as a director to its Board of Directors. The appointment is effective as of March 1, 2026. Mr. Iverson will stand for election by stockholders at the company's 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. He will participate in the non-employee director compensation program, as described in the company's proxy statement for the 2025 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. There are no arrangements or understandings between Mr. Iverson and any other persons regarding his appointment. Mr. Iverson has no family relationships with any of the company's directors or executive officers. He also has no direct or indirect material interest in any transaction or proposed transaction requiring disclosure under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K.