Austral Gold Announces Change of Auditor

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Austral Gold (ASX: AGD) (TSXV: AGLD) (OTCQB: AGLDF), an established gold producer, has announced a change in its external auditor. BDO Audit Pty has been appointed as the company's new auditor, replacing KPMG who served since 2016. The appointment follows ASIC's consent in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001. The formal confirmation of BDO's appointment will be proposed at the company's next Annual General Meeting (AGM).

Sydney, Australia--(Newsfile Corp. - April 14, 2025) - Established gold producer Austral Gold Limited (ASX: AGD) (TSXV: AGLD) (OTCQB: AGLDF) ("Austral" or the "Company") announces that in accordance with Listing Rule 3.16.3, that BDO Audit Pty Ltd has been appointed as auditor of the Company, replacing KPMG. The appointment follows ASIC's consent to the change of auditor, in accordance with s329(5) of the Corporations Act 2001 (Act).

In accordance with s327C of the Act, a resolution will be proposed at the Company's next Annual General Meeting (AGM) to confirm the appointment of the Company's auditor.

The Board would like to take this opportunity to thank KPMG for their professional service as the Company's auditor over the past eight years, since their appointment in 2016.

About Austral Gold

Austral Gold is a growing gold and silver mining producer building a portfolio of quality assets in the Americas based on three strategic pillars: production, exploration and equity investments. Austral continues to lay the foundation for its growth strategy by advancing its attractive portfolio of producing and exploration assets.

For more information, please visit the Company's website at www.australgold.com.

Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

Release approved by the Joint Company Secretary.

For additional information please contact:

David Hwang	Jose Bordogna
Joint Company Secretary	Chief Financial Officer and Joint Company Secretary
Austral Gold Limited	Austral Gold Limited
david@confidantpartners.com	jose.bordogna@australgold.com
+61 433 292 290	+61 466 892 307

 

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FAQ

When did Austral Gold (AGLDF) change its auditor to BDO?

Austral Gold announced the change to BDO Audit Pty on April 14, 2025.

How long was KPMG the auditor for Austral Gold (AGLDF)?

KPMG served as Austral Gold's auditor for eight years, from 2016 to 2025.

What regulatory approval was needed for Austral Gold's (AGLDF) auditor change?

ASIC's consent was required under section 329(5) of the Corporations Act 2001.

When will Austral Gold (AGLDF) formally confirm BDO as their new auditor?

The appointment will be formally confirmed through a resolution at the next Annual General Meeting (AGM).