Fortuna(US:FSM) Globenewswire·2026-02-12 10:00Core Viewpoint - Fortuna Mining Corp. has reported successful exploration drilling results at the Sunbird deposit in Côte d'Ivoire, indicating significant potential for resource growth due to high-grade mineralization being extended at depth and the discovery of a second high-grade mineralized shoot [1][2]. Drilling Highlights - Recent drill results include: - SGRD2473: 15.4 g/t Au over an estimated true width of 4.2 meters from 478 meters, with a peak of 26.2 g/t Au over 2.1 meters from 480 meters [2] - SGRD2475: 4.1 g/t Au over 13.3 meters from 504 meters, including 13.6 g/t Au over 0.7 meters [2] - SGRD2477: 10.9 g/t Au over 2.1 meters from 483 meters, with a peak of 23.5 g/t Au over 0.7 meters [2] - SGDD148: 73.5 g/t Au over 0.7 meters from 530 meters [2] - SGDD149: 13.0 g/t Au over 4.2 meters from 686 meters, including 31.1 g/t Au over 1.4 meters [2] Exploration Program - A total of 22 drill holes, amounting to 9,816 meters, have been completed as part of the underground resource confidence infill and extension drilling program [2][3] - Drilling has successfully delineated high-grade gold mineralization approximately 400 meters beyond the existing Mineral Resource and Mineral Reserves envelopes [2] Future Plans - Mineralization at the Sunbird deposit remains open at depth and along strike, with drilling expected to continue throughout 2026 [3]