Maple Gold Extends High-Grade Gold at Douay with 4.87 g/t Gold over 15 Metres, Including 11.25 g/t Gold over 5 Metres, in the 531 Zone and 2.21 g/t Gold over 31 Metres, Including 5.54 g/t Gold over 7 Metres, in the Nika Zone

Core Insights - Maple Gold Mines Ltd. has reported significant high-grade gold mineralization at its Douay Gold Project, with notable results from the 531 Zone and Nika Zone, indicating potential for bulk tonnage underground gold mineralization at depth [1][2][3] Group 1: Drilling Results - In the 531 Zone, drill hole DO-25-351 intersected 4.87 g/t Au over 15.0 m, including 11.25 g/t Au over 5.0 m [2] - Drill hole DO-25-352 returned 3.66 g/t Au over 11.4 m, including 11.04 g/t Au over 2.85 m, within a broader mineralized envelope of 1.41 g/t Au over 49.5 m [2] - In the Nika Zone, drill hole DO-25-54Ext intersected 2.21 g/t Au over 31 m, including 5.54 g/t Au over 7 m, within a broader mineralized envelope of 1.26 g/t Au over 60 m [2][3] Group 2: Program Overview - The 2025 winter drill campaign consisted of 21 diamond drill holes totaling 12,240 m, with a focus on expanding the Douay mineral resource estimate (MRE) [4][5] - The program was completed on time and under budget, with all-in direct drilling costs at $300/m compared to a budgeted $400/m [6] - The drilling aimed to de-risk and expand the Douay MRE, focusing on understanding the controls and demonstrating continuity of high-grade mineralization [4][6] Group 3: Future Plans - The company plans additional step-out drilling in the 531 Zone and Nika Zone later this year, with an updated MRE expected in H2 2025 [3][33] - A summer surface exploration program has commenced, including geological mapping, prospecting, geochemical sampling, and ground geophysical surveys [33] - The company is also preparing for a 3,000-m drill program at its Joutel Gold Project planned for Fall 2025 [34]