K2 Gold Corporation Recognized as a Top 50 TSX Venture Company

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K2 Gold (OTCQB: KTGDF) was named a Top 50 TSX Venture Exchange performer for 2025 after delivering 515% share price appreciation and 847% market capitalization growth in 2025. The TSXV 50 group recorded average share gains of 431% and a combined market cap > $21.5B.

According to the company, K2 completed an upsized $25M capital raise and holds > $33M in treasury to fund its Si2 drill program in Nevada and the planned work program at its Mojave flagship.

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• Share price +515% in 2025
• Market cap +847% in 2025
• Completed an upsized $25M capital raise
• $33M+ treasury available to fund Si2 drilling and Mojave program
• Named among Top 50 of 1,600+ TSXV issuers

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Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - February 18, 2026) - K2 Gold Corporation (TSXV: KTO) (OTCQB: KTGDF) (FSE: 23K) ("K2" or the "Company") today announced that it has been recognized as one of the top 50 performers on the TSX Venture Exchange ("TSXV") in 2025, based on an outstanding 515% share price appreciation and 847% market capitalization growth in 2025.

The 50 companies on the 2026 list delivered an average share price appreciation of 431% to investors, significantly outpacing the 207% recorded the year prior. In addition, this select group of companies hold a combined market capitalization of more than $21.5 billion — an unprecedented $17.9 billion increase over the course of 2025, with companies growing their market value by an average of 775% year-over-year.

The 2025 TSX Venture 50 showcases the top 50 of over 1,600 TSXV issuers. Eligible listed issuers are ranked based on three equally weighted criteria of one-year share price appreciation, market capitalization increase, and Canadian consolidated trading value as of December 31, 2025. More details can be found at the following link: www.tsx.com/venture50.

"We are very proud to be recognized as a Top 50 TSX Venture Exchange Company for 2025. This award is a testament to our team's experience and capabilities in exploration and capital markets execution, as we achieved 515% in share price appreciation and 847% in market cap growth in 2025. After recently closing an upsized $25 million capital raise, we are sitting on more than $33M in our treasury to execute our ongoing drill program at the Si2 Project in Nevada, and fully prepared to commence our transformative work program at K2's flagship Mojave Project. We remain focused on continuing to de-risk and grow our assets while continuing to create value for shareholders," commented Anthony Margarit, President & CEO of K2 Gold.

About K2 Gold Corporation

K2 is led by a team that has delivered over $2.6 billion worth of gold transactions, including Great Bear Resources' CDN$1.8 billion sale to Kinross and Kaminak Gold's sale to Goldcorp for approximately CDN$520 million. In addition, K2 is part of Discovery Group, an alliance of companies individually managed and focused on the advancement of global mineral exploration and mining projects with a proven track record of generating shareholder value, and responsible for the discovery of over 10 million ounces of gold.

K2 is committed to responsible exploration, safety, Indigenous and community engagement, and advancing high-quality projects through a collaborative and technically disciplined approach.

On behalf of the Board of Directors,

"Anthony Margarit"
President and CEO K2 Gold Corporation.

For further information about K2 Gold Corporation or this news release, please visit our website at k2gold.com or contact our Office in Canada at 778-266-1456 or by email at info@k2gold.com.

Cautionary Statement on Forward-Looking Statements
This news release contains forward-looking statements that are not historical facts. Forward-looking statements involve risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results, performance, prospects, and opportunities to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements, including statements regarding the intended use of proceeds of the LIFE Offering, the receipt of any regulatory approvals, including the final approval of the TSX Venture Exchange, with respect to the LIFE Offering and the finders fees paid in connection with the closing of the LIFE Offering, as well as any future plans, objectives and expectations of K2. These forward-looking statements and information reflect the Company's current views with respect to future events and are necessarily based upon a number of assumptions that, while considered reasonable by the Company, are inherently subject to significant operational, business, economic, regulatory, or other unforeseen uncertainties and contingencies. These assumptions include, without limitation: success of the Company's projects, prices for metals remaining as estimated, currency exchange rates remaining as estimated, availability of funds for the Company's projects, capital, decommissioning and reclamation estimates, prices for energy inputs, labour, materials, supplies and services (including transportation), no labour-related disruptions, no unplanned delays or interruptions in scheduled exploration, all necessary permits, licenses and regulatory approvals are received in a timely manner, and the ability to comply with environmental, health and safety laws. The foregoing list of assumptions is not exhaustive.

The Company cautions the reader that forward-looking statements and information involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results and developments to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements or information contained in this news release and the Company has made assumptions and estimates based on or related to many of these factors. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking information. Such factors include, without limitation: fluctuations in the prices of precious metals, fluctuations in prices for energy inputs, labour, materials, supplies and services (including transportation), fluctuations in currency markets (such as the Canadian dollar versus the U.S. dollar), operational risks and hazards inherent with the business of mineral exploration, inadequate insurance or inability to obtain insurance to cover these risks and hazards, the Company's ability to obtain all necessary permits, licenses and regulatory approvals in a timely manner, changes in laws, regulations and government practices, including environmental, export and import laws and regulations, legal restrictions relating to mineral exploration, increased competition in the mining industry for equipment and qualified personnel, the availability of additional capital, title matters and the additional risks identified in the Company's filings with Canadian securities regulators on SEDAR+ (www.sedarplus.ca). Although the Company believes that the assumptions and factors used in preparing the forward-looking statements are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on these statements, which only apply as of the date of this news release, and no assurance can be given that such events will occur in the disclosed time frames or at all. Except as required by securities laws and the policies of the TSXV, the Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

NEITHER 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

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FAQ

What did K2 Gold (KTGDF) announce on February 18, 2026 about TSXV recognition?

K2 Gold said it was recognized as a Top 50 TSX Venture Exchange performer for 2025. According to the company, the recognition reflects 515% share price appreciation and 847% market capitalization growth during 2025 among over 1,600 TSXV issuers.

How significant is the 515% share price appreciation for KTGDF investors in 2025?

A 515% gain indicates substantial investor returns for 2025. According to the company, this performance placed K2 among the TSXV's top performers and contributed to the sector's average of 431% share appreciation for the TSXV 50 group.

What does the upsized $25M capital raise mean for K2 Gold (KTGDF) operations?

The upsized $25M raise strengthened K2's balance sheet for exploration and drilling. According to the company, it has more than $33M in treasury to execute the Si2 drill program in Nevada and start the Mojave flagship work program.

How will K2 Gold (KTGDF) use its >$33M treasury for Si2 and Mojave projects?

K2 plans to fund ongoing drilling and a transformative work program at Mojave using treasury resources. According to the company, the funds are earmarked to de-risk and advance exploration across Si2 in Nevada and the Mojave flagship.

How is the TSX Venture 50 ranking determined and why does KTGDF qualify?

The TSXV 50 ranks issuers by one-year share appreciation, market cap increase, and Canadian consolidated trading value. According to the company, K2 qualified based on its 515% share gain, 847% market cap growth, and trading metrics as of Dec 31, 2025.

What does inclusion in the TSXV Top 50 mean for K2 Gold (KTGDF) shareholders?

Inclusion signals notable market recognition and strong 2025 performance relative to peers. According to the company, being a Top 50 issuer highlights K2's exploration progress and capital markets execution that supported significant investor returns.