A2 GOLD DRILLS 2.9 G/T GOLD OVER 20 METRES AT MCINTOSH ZONE

Core Insights - The recent drill results from A2Gold's Eastside Gold-Silver Project indicate significant extensions of gold and silver mineralization down to 480 meters, which is approximately 70 meters deeper than previously known mineralization from the 2021 program, with notable grades of 3.25 g/t Au and 3.37 g/t Ag over 4.6 meters [1][3] Geological Interpretation - The drill holes were strategically designed to assess the continuity and grade distribution of mineralization within the Eastside structural corridor, revealing broad mineralized intervals with higher-grade zones, which supports the interpretation of a laterally extensive and vertically continuous gold-silver system [2] Company Strategy and Future Plans - A2Gold's CEO highlighted that these drill results are crucial for demonstrating the scale and quality of the Eastside system, with the upcoming NI 43-101 mineral resource update expected in early 2026, which will incorporate these findings [3] - The company plans an 18,000-meter RC drill program starting around January 19, 2026, focusing on in-fill drilling at McIntosh and Castle, step-out drilling to expand the mineralized footprint, and testing high-priority exploration targets identified from a recent geophysics program [4] Resource Overview - The Eastside Gold-Silver Project currently hosts an inferred resource of 1.4 million ounces of gold and 8.8 million ounces of silver, with mineralization open in all directions, covering a land package of 92 km² [6][7] - The project includes multiple high-priority zones such as McIntosh and Castle, which are expected to contribute to resource growth [6][9] Assay and Quality Control - All drill core samples underwent rigorous logging, splitting, and secure transportation to a preparation facility, with gold analyses conducted using standard fire assay methods, and a quality assurance program was implemented to ensure the accuracy and reliability of the analytical results [4]