Stellar Africagold Updates Drilling Activities at the Tichka Est Gold Project, Morocco

Core Viewpoint - Stellar AfricaGold Inc. provides an update on the exploration and drilling program at the Tichka Est Gold Project in Morocco, highlighting progress and challenges due to adverse weather conditions [1][10]. Drilling Program Progress - A total of 8 diamond drill holes have been completed, amounting to 1,311.9 meters, with an average drilling rate of 11 meters per operating day [2]. - Drilling operations have been suspended since December 12, 2025, due to heavy rains and snow, which have impaired access to the project site [2][5]. - Five drill holes have been fully sampled and assayed, with significant gold-bearing intervals reported, including 13 meters of 6.12 g/t Au and 2 meters of 22.28 g/t Au [3]. - One drill hole is currently being analyzed at Afrilab, while cores from two additional drill holes are pending transport for analysis [3]. - Two final drill holes remain to be drilled to complete the planned 1,500 meters drill program [3]. Weather-Related Delays - The adverse weather conditions are unusual for the Tichka Est Gold Project, located at an elevation of 2,500 meters, and have led to degraded access roads, interrupting safe access for personnel and equipment [5][6]. - The Stellar field team is actively working to rehabilitate the road network, but progress has been hindered by ongoing weather issues [6]. Next Steps - The company plans to resume drilling as soon as weather conditions improve and access roads are rehabilitated [9]. - Integration of all drill assays and structural measurements will continue [9]. - The company will update lithological and alteration models and prioritize targets for the next drill campaign [18]. Company Overview - Stellar AfricaGold Inc. is a Canadian precious metal exploration company focused on projects in North and West Africa, with significant activities in Morocco and Côte d'Ivoire [15]. - The Tichka Est Gold Project covers an area of 82 km² and is located approximately 90 km south of Marrakech [11]. - The company can earn an 85% interest in the project after incurring exploration expenditures of US$2.39 million (C$3.5 million) over three years [11].