KO Gold Announces Stock Option Grant

Company Overview - KO Gold Inc. is a Canadian junior exploration company listed on the CSE under the ticker "KOG" [2] - The company's strategy focuses on acquiring and exploring highly prospective gold properties within the Otago Gold District in New Zealand [2] - KO Gold currently holds four 100%-owned prospecting and exploration permits in the Otago Gold District, covering a total land area of 400 km² [2] - The Smylers, Hyde, and Glenpark exploration permits are located adjacent to OceanaGold's Macraes Gold Mine, while the Carrick EP hosts the historic Carrick Goldfield, which is considered a promising gold deposit [2] - The company has invested over C$3 million in exploration and drilling activities on its permits in the Otago Gold District over the past five years [2] Stock Options Announcement - KO Gold has granted stock options to purchase up to 2,335,000 common shares to certain directors, officers, and consultants [1] - The options are exercisable for a period of three years from the date of grant at a price of $0.35 per share [1] - The options will vest immediately and are subject to a hold period of four months and one day from the date of grant [1]