A2GOLD COMMENCES 30,000-METRE DRILL PROGRAM AT EASTSIDE GOLD-SILVER PROJECT

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A2Gold (OTCQX: AUXXF) has commenced a fully funded 30,000-metre reverse circulation drill program at its Eastside gold-silver project in Nevada, expanding the previously announced 18,000-metre campaign. The program will use multiple RC rigs to pursue step-out and infill drilling along known mineralization and test new high-priority targets derived from mapping, geophysics and reinterpretation of historical data. Drilling is planned to continue through 2026 subject to results and operational conditions. Assay results will be released as received and validated. The technical work was reviewed and approved by a NI 43-101 qualified person.

Positive

• Drill program expanded to 30,000 metres from prior 18,000 metres
• Program is fully funded, indicating available financing for 2026 campaign
• Multiple RC rigs to ensure continuous drilling and steady progress
• Focus on both step-out and infill drilling to grow and upgrade resource

Negative

• Drilling schedule is subject to results and operational conditions, creating timing uncertainty for outcomes

DRILLING WILL TEST MULTIPLE HIGH PRIORITY TARGETS INCLUDING CONTINUITY OF MINERALIZATION BETWEEN THE MCINTOSH AND CASTLE DEPOSITS

TONOPAH, Nev., Jan. 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - A2Gold Corp. ("A2Gold" or the "Company") (TSXV: AUAU) (OTCQX: AUXXF) (FRA: RR7) is pleased to announce the commencement of its fully funded 30,000-metre reverse circulation ("RC") drill program at its flagship Eastside Gold Project, located in Nevada, USA.

The drill program represents a significant expansion from the Company's previously announced 18,000-metre program and is designed to systematically advance and grow the existing resources while testing multiple high-priority targets across the broader Eastside land package. Drilling is expected to continue throughout the year, subject to results and operational conditions.

The 2026 drill campaign will focus on step-out and infill drilling in areas of known mineralization, as well as exploration drilling aimed at testing new targets generated through geological mapping, geophysics, and recent reinterpretation of historical data. The expanded program reflects A2 Gold's strong technical conviction in the Eastside project and the Company's robust financial position.

Peter Gianulis, CEO of A2Gold, commented: "The start of this 30,000-metre drill program marks an important milestone for A2 Gold and underscores our commitment to aggressively advance Eastside. With a strong balance sheet and the program fully funded, we expect to be drilling consistently throughout the year. Our objective is clear: to continue expanding and upgrading the resource while unlocking the broader exploration potential of this highly prospective district-scale asset."

The drill program is being overseen by A2 Gold's technical team and will be executed using multiple RC rigs to ensure steady progress and efficient delivery of results. Assay results will be released as they are received, analyzed, and validated.

QUALIFIED PERSON

John Marma is a Certified Professional Geologist (CPG) with the American Institute of Professional Geologists and is the Qualified Person under NI 43-101, Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects, who has reviewed and approved the scientific and technical content of this press release. 

ABOUT EASTSIDE

The Eastside Gold-Silver Project is located in Esmeralda County, Nevada, approximately 20+ miles northwest of Tonopah, within the prolific Walker Lane Trend. The project hosts a current inferred resource of 1.4 million ounces of gold and 8.8 million ounces of silver, with mineralization open in all directions. Eastside covers a 92 km² land package that includes multiple high-priority zones such as McIntosh, Castle, and other exploration targets yet to be named.

*Source: "Updated Resource Estimate and NI 43-101 Technical Report, Eastside and Castle Gold-Silver Project Technical Report, Esmeralda County, Nevada" conducted by Mine Development Associates of Reno, Nevada, with an effective date of July 30, 2021.  Pit-constrained Inferred Resources (cut-off grade of 0.15 g/t Au) of 61,730,000 tonnes grading 0.55 g/t Au and 4.4 g/t Ag at the Original Pit Zone (1,090,000 ounces gold and 8,700,000 ounces silver) and 19,986,000 tonnes grading 0.49 g/t Au at the Castle Area (314,000 ounces gold) with a gold price of $1,725/ounce.  A copy of the Eastside Technical Report can be found on SEDAR at www.sedar.com.

ABOUT A2GOLD CORP

A2Gold Corp. owns three highly prospective gold projects in the United States all of which are in the mining-friendly jurisdiction of Nevada. A2Gold's flagship, district-scale Eastside Gold-Silver Project hosts a large and expanding gold and silver resource and is in an area of excellent infrastructure. Preliminary metallurgical testing indicates that both oxide and sulphide gold mineralization at Eastside is amenable to heap leaching.

ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD

Peter Gianulis, CEO

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FAQ

How large is A2Gold's 2026 Eastside drill program for AUXXF?

A2Gold has launched a 30,000-metre reverse circulation drill program at Eastside in 2026.

What changed from the prior A2Gold drill plan for Eastside (AUXXF)?

The program was expanded from an earlier 18,000-metre plan to 30,000 metres and is fully funded.

When will A2Gold (AUXXF) release assay results from the Eastside drilling?

Assay results will be released as they are received, analyzed and validated during the 2026 program.

What are the drilling priorities for A2Gold's Eastside program (AUXXF)?

The campaign targets step-out and infill drilling on known mineralization and exploration of new high-priority targets.

Is the Eastside 30,000-metre drill program financed for AUXXF?

Yes, the announcement states the 30,000-metre program is fully funded for execution.