Daura Gold Announces Grant of Options

Rhea-AI Summary

Daura Gold (DGCOF) announced the grant of 3,355,000 incentive stock options to certain executive officers, directors and key consultants under the company stock option plan. Each option is exercisable into one common share at $0.35 per share, equal to the closing price on the TSX Venture Exchange on December 2, 2025.

The options vest in equal quarterly tranches every three months from the grant date and expire on December 2, 2030.

News Market Reaction – DGCOF

+60.87%

+60.87% Session close to close

In the Dec 3 session, DGCOF gained 60.87%, reflecting a significant positive market reaction.

Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.

Market Context

The stock surged +60.9% in the session following this news. A strong positive reaction aligns with p...

Analysis

The stock surged +60.9% in the session following this news. A strong positive reaction aligns with prior patterns, where Daura Gold news, including exploration updates and an earlier option grant, was followed by moves of up to 60.87%. Such strength could reflect traders focusing on recent project results rather than dilution concerns. However, past sharp gains have limited historical context, so position sizing and attention to subsequent corporate actions and news flow would have been important considerations.

Key Figures

Incentive stock options: 3,355,000 options Exercise price: $0.35 per share Vesting schedule: Every 3 months +1 more

4 metrics

Incentive stock options 3,355,000 options Granted to executives, directors and key consultants

Exercise price $0.35 per share Equal to TSX Venture closing price on December 2, 2025

Vesting schedule Every 3 months Equal quarterly tranches from grant date

Option expiry December 2, 2030 Expiry date for granted stock options

Historical Context

2 past events · Latest: Dec 03 (Neutral)

Pattern 2 events

Date	Event	Sentiment	24h Move	Catalyst
Dec 03	Option grant	Neutral	+60.9%	Grant of 3,355,000 incentive stock options at $0.35 to insiders.
Dec 02	Exploration results	Positive	+7.8%	High-grade surface sampling and vein extensions reported at Antonella project.

24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.

Pattern Detected

Limited history shows recent Daura Gold news, including the prior option grant and high-grade sampling update, were followed by positive price reactions, with one move of 60.87%.

Recent Company History

Over the last few days, Daura Gold reported high-grade surface sampling results at Antonella on December 2, 2025, with notable gold and silver assays, followed by the grant of 3,355,000 incentive stock options announced on December 3, 2025. Both events saw positive price reactions of 7.78% and 60.87% respectively. Today’s option-grant news fits into this sequence of corporate and project updates closely spaced in early December 2025.

Key Terms

incentive stock options, stock option plan

2 terms

incentive stock options financial

"it has granted a total of 3,355,000 incentive stock options to certain"

Incentive stock options are a type of employee stock option that gives eligible workers the right to buy company shares at a fixed price later on, often below future market value. They matter to investors because they align employee incentives with company performance, can dilute existing ownership when exercised, and create potential tax advantages for option holders if certain holding-time rules are met — think of them as a coupon to buy stock at today’s price with extra tax rules attached.

stock option plan financial

"in accordance with the Company's stock option plan."

A stock option plan is a company program that gives employees the right to buy company shares at a preset price after a certain time, like a coupon allowing purchase later at a fixed rate. It matters to investors because these options can increase the number of shares outstanding — reducing each existing share’s ownership slice and potentially changing per-share results — while also aligning employee incentives with boosting the company’s value.

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Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - December 3, 2025) - Daura Gold Corp. (TSXV: DGC) (the "Company" or "Daura") announced today that it has granted a total of 3,355,000 incentive stock options to certain of its executive officers, directors and key consultants, in accordance with the Company's stock option plan. Each option is exercisable into one common share of the Company at a price of $0.35 per share, being the closing price of the Company's common shares on the TSX Venture Exchange on December 2, 2025. The options will vest and become exercisable in equal quarterly tranches every 3 months from the grant date, and will expire on December 2, 2030.

ABOUT DAURA GOLD CORP.

Listed on the TSX Venture Exchange, Daura is advancing high-impact exploration projects in Peru's renowned Ancash region. Daura owns a 100% undivided interest in over 15,900 hectares of exploration concessions in Ancash, including the 900-hectare Antonella target and the 2,900-hectares of contiguous concessions at Libelulas, which is the primary focus of Daura's current exploration efforts.

For further information, please contact:

Daura Gold Corp.
543 Granville, Suite 501
Vancouver BC V6C 1X8
William T.P. Tsang CFO and Secretary
(604) 669-0660
btsang@seabordservices.com

CAUTIONARY STATEMENT REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION:

Information set forth in this news release contains forward-looking statements. These statements reflect management's current estimates, beliefs, intentions and expectations; they are not guarantees of future performance. Daura cautions that all forward-looking statements are inherently uncertain and that actual performance may be affected by a number of material factors, many of which are beyond Daura's control. Such factors include, among other things: future prices and the supply of gold and other precious and other metals; future demand for gold and other valuable metals; inability to raise the money necessary to incur the expenditures required to retain and advance the property; environmental liabilities (known and unknown); general business, economic, competitive, political and social uncertainties; results of exploration programs; risks of the mineral exploration industry; delays in obtaining governmental approvals; adverse weather conditions and failure to obtain necessary regulatory or shareholder approvals. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. Daura disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.

NEITHER THE TSX VENTURE EXCHANGE NOR ITS REGULATION SERVICES PROVIDER (AS THAT TERM IS DEFINED IN POLICIES OF THE TSX VENTURE EXCHANGE) ACCEPTS RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE ADEQUACY OR ACCURACY OF THIS RELEASE.

To view the source version of this press release, please visit https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/276737

FAQ

How many stock options did Daura Gold (DGCOF) grant on December 3, 2025?

Daura Gold granted 3,355,000 incentive stock options on December 3, 2025.

What is the exercise price of the Daura Gold (DGCOF) options granted December 3, 2025?

Each option is exercisable at $0.35 per share, the closing price on December 2, 2025.

When do the Daura Gold (DGCOF) options vest and expire?

Options vest in equal quarterly tranches every 3 months from grant and expire on December 2, 2030.

Who received the Daura Gold (DGCOF) option grants on December 3, 2025?

The options were granted to certain of the company's executive officers, directors and key consultants.

How many shares does each Daura Gold (DGCOF) option convert into upon exercise?

Each option is exercisable into one common share of the company.