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Montage Gold expects further resource growth at its Koné mine where the plant is already operating above nameplate

Drilling has confirmed mineralization at all 25 targets tested this year, while an updated mine plan and year-end resources are upcoming.

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Montage Gold (MAUTF) reported Koné production of approximately 23,460 ounces in October as drilling identified mineralization beyond existing deposit boundaries. The oxide circuit processed approximately 880,000 tonnes at an average gold grade of 0.82 grams per tonne and approximately 95% recovery. Throughput averaged over 90% of its 11-million-tonne annual nameplate capacity, reaching 104% in October’s final week. Montage expects commercial production in Q4-2026 and higher-grade Gbongogo Main mining to ramp up late that quarter.

The $18.0 million, 130,000-meter exploration program completed 122,651 meters in the first nine months, confirming mineralization at all 25 targets drilled this year. Twelve deposits are now delineated, versus two in the 2024 feasibility study. Montage expects further resource growth, with year-end reserves and resources and an updated mine plan upcoming. Hard-rock circuit completion is targeted for Q2-2027.

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  • Moderate pointOctober gold production totaled approximately 23,460 ounces following the first gold pour on September 26, 2026.
  • Moderate pointOxide throughput averaged over 90% of nameplate capacity in October, reaching 104% in its final week.
  • Moderate point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.Commercial production remains expected in Q4-2026, with higher-grade Gbongogo Main mining expected to ramp up late Q4-2026.
  • Minor pointOctober processing reached approximately 880,000 tonnes, averaging 0.82 grams of gold per tonne and approximately 95% recovery.
  • Minor pointExploration delineated 12 deposits, compared with two in the 2024 feasibility study.
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  • Minor pointFirst-nine-month drilling totaled 122,651 meters, confirming mineralization at all 25 exploration targets drilled this year.
  • Minor pointGbongogo Main drilling identified mineralization below the current pit shell, with mineralization remaining open down-dip northwest.
  • Minor pointGbongogo South drilling identified mineralized extensions outside the current resource pit shell.
  • Minor pointSoman drilling confirmed mineralized-lens continuity and identified extensions outside the current pit shell.
  • Minor pointPetit Yao drilling confirmed southeast mineralized extensions outside the current pit shell.
  • Minor pointANV drilling confirmed northeast mineralization beyond the current pit shell across two parallel lineaments.
  • Minor point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.ANV North initial drilling identified mineralized intercepts; further drilling is planned.
  • Minor point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.Montage plans year-end 2026 reserves and resources alongside an updated life-of-mine plan.
  • Minor point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.Hard-rock comminution circuit completion is targeted for Q2-2027.
  • Minor point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.Didievi’s ongoing 85,000-meter drilling program is expected to yield an updated resource estimate.
  • Minor point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.Wendé’s 9,000-meter drill program is completed, with further results expected in Q4-2026.
  • Minor pointMauritania properties have early-stage exploration activities ongoing.

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  • Moderate point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.Koné’s 2026 exploration program carries a $18.0 million budget for 130,000 meters of drilling.

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ABIDJAN, Côte d’Ivoire, Nov. 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Montage Gold Corp. (“Montage” or the “Company”) (TSX: MAU, OTCQX: MAUTF) is pleased to announce that the drill results received from its ongoing 2026 exploration program at its Koné mine, in Côte d’Ivoire, provide increased confidence in the potential to continue expanding resources at the previously delineated higher-grade satellite deposits, while also discovering new deposits.

In addition, the Company is pleased to announce that following the first gold pour at the Koné mine, which was achieved on September 26, 2026, activities have rapidly ramped up with commercial production well on track to be declared in Q4-2026. A total of approximately 880,000 tonnes were processed from the oxide circuit during the month of October, with the plant operating at an average of over 90% of its 11Mtpa nameplate capacity during the month, with 104% of nameplate achieved during the last week of October. Mining activities are currently focused on the Koné deposit with mining at the higher-grade Gbongogo Main deposit expected to ramp up in late Q4-2026. The average processed head grade for the month of October was 0.82 g/t Au with an average gold recovery of approximately 95%, yielding approximately 23,460 ounces of production over the month.

Martino De Ciccio, CEO of Montage, commented: “We continue to be very pleased with the rapid progress being made to unlock value through our exploration efforts at our Koné mine, which has recently entered production. Since the publication of the 2024 Feasibility Study, we have drilled over 375,000 meters across the Koné mine, identified 10 new higher-grade satellite deposits which continue to grow in scale, while many more targets are being generated and drill tested. As such, we expect to quickly benefit from our investments in exploration given that the higher-grade satellite deposits have the potential to enhance the short- and longer-term production profile of the operation.”

“Ramp-up activities at the Koné mine are progressing very well as we are already operating above the 11Mtpa nameplate capacity on the oxide circuit, with commercial production well on track to be declared during Q4-2026. We look forward to generating strong cash flows to support our strategy of creating a premier multi-asset African gold producer and delivering value for all our stakeholders,” added Martino De Ciccio.

Silvia Bottero, Chief Exploration Officer of Montage, commented: “Our exploration program continues to demonstrate the significant potential of the Koné property, as we aggressively pursue resource growth across our higher-grade satellite deposits.

With over 120,000 meters drilled year-to-date, bringing the total to more than 375,000 meters since the 2024 Feasibility Study, we have now delineated 12 deposits, compared to just 2 in the Feasibility Study, while intersecting mineralization at over 50 targets across 7 mineralized trends. Encouraging step-out and infill drilling results at previously delineated deposits have further strengthened our confidence in the potential to significantly expand our resource base by year-end, with the objective of supplementing production from the onset of operations.

In parallel, we are excited by the continued generation and testing of new targets, which offer significant potential for further discoveries of higher-grade satellite deposits.”

Figure 1: Koné mine exploration trends, target map and mineral deposits

Figure 1

EXPLORATION PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Since the publication of the 2024 Feasibility Study (“2024 FS”), a total of approximately 375,000 meters1 has been drilled in addition to the 118,525 meters completed prior, focused on discovering higher-grade satellite deposits with the objective of boosting production from the onset. As shown in Figure 1, 12 deposits have now been delineated compared to 2 in the 2024 FS, while mineralization has been intercepted at over 50 targets drilled since 2024 with a growing number of exploration targets remaining to be drill tested, across 7 mineralized trends.

Exploration in 2026 encompasses a 130,000-meter drilling program, amounting to $18.0 million, focusing on three parallel tracks:

  • In-fill and extension drilling of the Koné and Gbongogo Main deposits as well as at previously delineated starter deposits, including the Gbongogo South, Soman, Sena, Petit Yao and ANV deposits;
  • Advancing pre-resource targets toward maiden resource definition, such as at ANV North and ANIII; and
  • Testing new targets across the mine’s extensive land package, based on systematic auger drilling of best selected soil geochemical targets to confirm their potential before undertaking larger drilling campaigns.

As detailed in Table 1 below, a total of 4,245 holes have been drilled over the first nine months of 2026 at Koné, comprising 122,651 meters across all 7 mineralized trends, inclusive of 747 holes of reverse circulation (“RC”) drilling for 86,076 meters, 64 holes of diamond drilling (“DD”) for 11,064 meters, and 3,434 holes of auger drilling for 25,511 meters. A major focus of the exploration program remains on the Koné (32%) and Gbongogo-Koroutou (43%) trends given the proximity to existing plant infrastructure, alongside the Sissédougou trend (11%), where strong exploration results continue to highlight the potential for further discoveries. Positive mineralization has been confirmed at all 25 exploration targets drilled this year.

1 Includes 81,815 meters of exploration drilling in 2024, 114,699 meters of exploration drilling and 56,000 meters of grade control and advanced grade control drilling in 2025, and 122,651 meters out of the 130,000-meter drill budget for 2026.

Table 1: 2026 exploration program for the first 9 months of the year

Trend NameTarget Name (Targets in bold represent those with existing mineral resource estimates)Drilling (%)
KonéKoné; Petit Yao; Petit Yao North39,856 m32%
Gbongogo-KoroutouGbongogo Main; Gbongogo South; Sena; Soman; Matiko; Koroutou Southeast; Yaya; Malibu52,569 m43%
LokoloLokolo Main; Lokolo NW; Lokolo South; Lokolo South 2; Lokolo Main North--
Bafretou-NiondjéBafretou South; Bafretou Southeast5,296 m4%
SissédougouANV; ANV North; ANV West; Kagon A213,987 m11%
YeréYeré North6,963 m6%
TZTZ2; TZ43,979 m3%
Total Meters Drilled 122,651 m100%


DETAILS BY SELECTED EXPLORATION TARGETS

Gbongogo-Koroutou Trend
Drilling along the Gbongogo-Koroutou trend has focused on step-out and in-fill drilling on existing deposits while testing new targets along the 15km trend. More than 20 targets have been identified, either directly associated with the main 15km north-south trend (such as Gbongogo Main, Gbongogo South, Sena and Diouma North deposits) or on sub-parallel northeast-trending splays (such as Soman and Koban North deposits) with 6 deposits already delineated. The trend remains a key focus for exploration given the significant exploration potential and the presence of existing infrastructure already developed by Montage for the Gbongogo Main deposit, including the haul road, mining services area, Marahoué bridge and camps.

Figure 2: Gbongogo-Koroutou trend exploration targets and recent selected intercepts

Figure 2

Exploration results have also indicated multiple ‘gap zones’ along the Gbongogo-Koroutou trend which remain poorly tested through exploration drilling, as shown in Figure 3. Further exploration will seek to test the extensions of the existing deposits along the trend, as well as the continuity of mineralization along the trend.

Figure 3: Gbongogo-Koroutou trend highlighting existing deposits and gap zones to be tested

Figure 3

At the Gbongogo Main deposit, deeper drilling has targeted the down-plunge extension of the main quartz-diorite ore body toward the northeast of the deposit. As shown in Figure 4 below, significant intercepts have been identified across the quartz-diorite body below the current pit shell and into rhyolite tuffs. The intercepts provide strong potential for further resource growth at the Gbongogo Main deposit, with mineralization remaining open down-dip to the northwest.

Figure 4: Gbongogo Main cross section showing extension of the main quartz-diorite body beneath the current pit shell

Figure 4

Drilling at the Gbongogo South deposit has targeted in-fill and down-dip continuation of mineralized lenses outside of the current resource pit shell. The intersections highlighted in Figure 5, together with step-out drilling across the deposit’s c.1km long known surface strike, continue to provide potential for further resource additions toward the south where the mineralized corridor remains incompletely tested. Additionally, further drilling will focus on testing the continuity of mineralization between the Gbongogo Main and Gbongogo South deposits, as shown above in Figure 3, offering the opportunity for further mineralization between the two deposits.

Figure 5: Gbongogo South cross section showing identification of mineralized extensions beneath the current pit shell through recent drilling

Figure 5

Drilling at all other deposits along the trend continues to target mineralized extensions alongside in-fill drilling to improve resource confidence. Notably, at the Soman deposit, in-fill drilling confirmed the continuity of stacked mineralized lenses, while step-out drilling identified mineralization extending down-dip and toward the northeast outside of the current pit shell. Drilling is ongoing to test potential for further resource growth along these extensions.

Petit Yao
The Petit Yao deposit lies approximately 7km from the Koné processing plant. Ongoing exploration seeks to convert a portion of the deposit’s Inferred Resource to Indicated status, while testing extensions of the stacked mineralized lenses for their potential for resource additions. The shallow intersections dipping toward the southwest remain priorities for in-fill and step-out drilling, with such extensions currently outside of the current resource pit shell. Additionally, mineralized extensions outside of the current pit shell toward the southeast have been confirmed, as shown in Figure 6 below.

Figure 6: Petit Yao best intercepts map

Figure 6

At the Petit Yao North target, auger drilling has tested the previously identified gold-in-soil anomaly, with samples extending the distribution of the anomaly over a strike of approximately 0.5km. The results provide additional encouragement for further targets to be identified in the vicinity of Petit Yao.

Sissédougou Trend
Drilling at the ANV deposit and ANV North target on the Sissédougou trend continues to yield encouraging results demonstrating the emergence of a broader mineralized system. As shown in Figure 7 below, step-out drilling at the ANV deposit has tested and confirmed the presence of mineralization toward the northeast of the current pit shell, across two parallel lineaments. The cross section in Figure 8 demonstrates the continued presence of stacked mineralized lenses toward the northeast, providing potential for further resource growth.

The Company has also begun testing the large gold-in-saprolite anomaly (approximately 3.0km in strike length) discovered in late 2025, located north of the ANV deposit, named the ANV North target. As shown in Figures 7 and 9, initial results have demonstrated thick intercepts supporting high grades which will become a focus for further drilling.

Figure 7: Regional ANV and north area map with all drill results

Figure 7

Figure 8: ANV cross section through A-A’ showing Northeast mineralization extensions

Figure 8

Figure 9: ANV North cross section through B-B’

Figure 9

Regional Exploration

The Company completed a series of auger programs over the course of 2026, following the previous identification of multiple gold-in-soil anomalies along the Yeré, Sissédougou, Gbongogo-Koroutou and Bafretou-Niondjé trends, as well as on the recently obtained Gbatosso permit. Results are being integrated alongside geological and regolith mapping data to define priority targets for further drilling, with initial interpretations highlighting broad geochemical footprints beyond the established deposits on each trend. The Company expects these results to support further exploration target generation.

Table 2: Regional exploration and soil-anomaly identification

TrendTargetComment
Yeré TrendYeréMafic and andesitic volcanic rocks cut by intrusive units, with intrusive contacts and northeast-trending structures identified as priority areas for follow-up drilling
Sissédougou Trend
ANV NorthExtended geochemical coverage around the ANV targets, identifying multiple targets, with RC drilling intersecting several mineralized lenses subject to follow-up drilling
Kagon A2Metasediments returning heightened gold anomalies
Gbongogo-Koroutou TrendKoroutou Southeast
Matiko
Yaya
Malibu
Programs ongoing to evaluate multiple anomalies
Bafretou Trend
Bafretou SoutheastLithological contacts associated with elevated soil anomalies, reinforcing the prospectivity of the target area and highlighting the potential for a broader mineralized system. Subject to follow-up drilling.
Petit YaoElevated gold anomalies identifying potential extensions to Petit Yao over a further 0.5km+
Gbatosso Permit

Lokolo Trend ExtensionMaiden auger program underway
Yeré Trend ExtensionMaiden auger program underway
Gbatosso SoutheastInitial sampling has identified widespread anomalies over six areas which will be subject to follow-up mapping and auger drilling


NEXT STEPS

Key upcoming catalysts by asset across the Company include:

Table 3: Key upcoming catalysts by asset

PropertyCatalyst
Koné mine
  • Regular exploration updates on the ongoing 130,000-meter drill program for 2026
  • Updated life of mine plan along with 2026 year-end reserves and resources
  • Ramp-up to commercial production on the oxide circuit during Q4-2026
  • Completion of the hard-rock comminution circuit in Q2-2027
Didievi project
  • Exploration results from the ongoing 85,000-meter drilling program, which is expected to yield an updated resource estimate
Wendé property
  • Further exploration results from the recently completed 9,000-meter drill program in Q4-2026
Mauritania greenfield properties
  • Early-stage exploration activities ongoing


ABOUT MONTAGE GOLD 

Montage Gold Corp. (TSX: MAU) is a Canadian-listed company focused on becoming a premier multi-asset African gold producer, with its flagship Koné mine, located in Côte d’Ivoire, at the forefront. Based on the Updated Feasibility Study published in 2024 (the “UFS”), the Koné mine has an estimated 16-year mine life and sizable annual production of +300koz of gold over the first 8 years and entered production in Q3-2026. The Company has also built a high-quality, multi-asset growth pipeline including the Didievi and Wendé properties in Côte d’Ivoire, and a portfolio of prospective exploration tenements in Mauritania.

CONTACT INFORMATION

For Investor Relations Inquiries:
Jake Cain
Strategy & Investor Relations Manager
jcain@montagegold.com
+44-7788-687-567
For Media Inquiries:
John Vincic
Oakstrom Advisors
john@oakstrom.com 
+1-647-402-6375
For Regulatory Inquiries:
Kathy Love
Corporate Secretary
klove@montagegold.com
+1-604-512-2959


QUALIFIED PERSONS STATEMENT
The scientific and technical contents of this press release have been verified and approved by Silvia Bottero, BSc, MSc, a Qualified Person pursuant to National Instrument 43-101. Ms. Bottero, Chief Exploration Officer of Montage, is a registered Professional Natural Scientist with the South African Council for Natural Scientific Professions (SACNASP), a member of the Geological Society of South Africa and a member of AusIMM.

TECHNICAL DISCLOSURE
Sampling & Assaying - QA/QC
All exploration activities on the Koné mine are designed and carried out under the supervision of Silvia Bottero, Chief Exploration Officer, who conducted multiple site visits throughout 2025 and 2026. Ms. Bottero is a Professional Natural Scientist (SACNASP) and a Qualified Person as defined under NI 43-101.

Samples used for the Updated Mineral Resource Estimate comprise diamond drilling (DD) and reverse circulation (RC) drilling, which form the basis of the resource estimation. Aircore (AC) drilling was used to support the interpretation of near-surface mineralization continuity but was not included in the estimation. All samples were collected, handled and prepared in accordance with industry-standard protocols, ensuring that assay results are representative, reliable and suitable for Mineral Resource estimation. DD core samples were collected as 1-meter downhole composites, consistent with geological logging and sampling protocols. Core was cut longitudinally in half using a diamond saw at the field camp facilities, with one half submitted for assay and the remaining half retained for reference.

RC and AC samples were collected at nominal 1-meter downhole intervals from the cyclone and discharged into sample bags. The bulk sample was passed through a riffle splitter and/or a three-tier riffle splitter (1/3 splitter) to obtain a representative analytical sub-sample, while the remaining material was retained as a coarse reject. Sample weights were monitored to ensure consistency and representativity, with typical analytical sample masses on the order of 2–3 kg, depending on drilling conditions and sample characteristics. Strict sampling protocols were applied, including routine cleaning of the cyclone and splitter, to minimize contamination and ensure sample integrity. All samples were securely transported under chain-of-custody procedures to the Bureau Veritas (BV) laboratory in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, for preparation and analysis. All samples underwent the following preparation and analytical procedures:
› Crushing to 2 mm (≥ 80% passing)
› Splitting to obtain a 1 kg representative sub-sample
› Pulverization to 75 μm (≥ 85% passing)
› Analysis by 50 g fire assay with Atomic Absorption Spectrometry (AAS) finish
The analytical method has a lower detection limit of 0.01 ppm Au, which is appropriate for the grade range encountered at the Koné mine.

A robust and systematic in-house QA/QC program was implemented and actively managed by Montage to ensure continuous monitoring of analytical accuracy, precision, and potential contamination throughout the entire sampling, preparation, and analytical workflow. Batch-level QA/QC performance is reviewed systematically, allowing rapid identification and resolution of any analytical issues. To further validate analytical accuracy and laboratory performance, an independent umpire laboratory program is implemented. Approximately 5% of selected pulp samples are routinely submitted to an external laboratory (MSALABS) for check assaying using internationally recognized analytical methods and QA/QC protocols. The submitted samples include a mix of routine samples, blanks, CRMs, and duplicates to ensure comprehensive verification of results. QA/QC has been designed to be in line with industry best standards and the results reviewed by the Qualified Person. Individual batches are monitored for standard and blank failure during import to the database, while longer term QA/QC trends are monitored on a periodic basis by Jonathan Hunt, an independent consultant to Montage and a Chartered Geologist of the Geological Society of London.

Results from the primary laboratory (BV) and the umpire laboratory (MSALABS) are systematically compared using statistical methods (e.g., scatter plots, QQ plots, bias analysis), with no material bias typically identified. In addition, longer-term QA/QC performance trends are reviewed on a periodic basis by an independent consultant, ensuring an objective assessment of laboratory performance and data quality.

Auger drilling: Sampling & Assaying - QA/QC  
Auger holes ranged from 0 to 16 meters in depth. Drilled material from each meter was retrieved as the auger was lifted and deposited in plastic containers aligned on the ground. For each hole, two 1-meter interval samples were collected: one at the base of the laterite and one on top of the saprolite. Usually, color and texture changes were obvious indicators of laterite vs saprolite material. The sampled material was mixed and homogenized by shaking the plastic container. An average 2-kilogram sample was collected by pouring the homogenized material from the container into a labeled sampling plastic bag placed on a weighing scale. Field duplicates were prepared in the field at the same time as the parent sample. A representative chip sample is selected and stored in a plastic chip tray. The remaining homogenized material of the container is poured into another plastic bag having the same label. Both are stored in the camp for geological logging and future reference.

Auger samples were shipped by road to the Bureau Veritas facility in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. All samples, including standards, blanks and duplicates, were crushed to 2mm (70% passing) with 1 kilogram split out for pulverization to 75μm (85% passing) then analyzed by fire assay solvent extraction, AAS finish, using a 50-gram charge (2 ppb lower detection limit). Field duplicates, blanks and standards are inserted by Montage geologists into the sample sequence at a rate of one of each sample type per 25 samples. This ensures that there is a minimum 4% QA/QC sample insertion rate applied to each fire assay batch. QA/QC has been designed to be in line with industry best standards and to follow NI 43-101 standards and the interpretation reviewed by the Qualified Person. Individual batches are monitored for standard and blank failure during import to the database, while longer term QA/QC trends are monitored on a periodic basis by Jonathan Hunt, a consultant independent of Montage and a Chartered Geologist of the Geological Society of London.

Data Verification
Data verification for all satellite deposits was carried out by Rolly Wasonga, a full-time employee as Mineral Resource Manager of Montage Gold, and a Qualified Person as defined under NI 43-101 who conducted multiple site visits throughout 2025 and 2026. Mr. Rolly Wasonga considers that the sample preparation, security, and analytical procedures adopted for drilling informing this release are an adequate basis for the statistical analysis. Procedures implemented to monitor the representativity of field sampling, as well as the reproducibility and accuracy of sample preparation and analytical results for the Koné mine (AC, RC and DD drilling), are consistent with industry best practices and the experience of the Qualified Person (QP). Data supporting sample representativity include sample condition logs for RC, aircore and diamond drilling, recovered sample weights, core recovery measurements, and assay results from field duplicates. These controls confirm that sampling is conducted in a manner that is representative of the mineralized material. The reliability of sample preparation and analytical results is supported through the routine insertion and monitoring of quality control samples, including coarse blanks, certified reference materials (standards), and duplicates, demonstrating acceptable levels of accuracy and precision.

In addition, an independent site visit and technical review was conducted by Arethuse Geology in November 2025. Dr. Gregory Zhang visited the site in April 2026. Both confirmed that the sampling methodologies, QA/QC procedures, and data management systems are robust, well implemented, and fit for purpose for Mineral Resource estimation.

These independent assessments are complemented by ongoing internal verification by the Company’s Qualified Person, including database validation, QA/QC monitoring, and periodic site reviews. Data verification checks undertaken by Mr. Rolly Wasonga included checking for internal consistency between and within database tables and comparisons between database entries and selected laboratory reports and selected original field records.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This press release contains certain forward-looking information and forward-looking statements within the meaning of Canadian securities legislation (collectively, “Forward-looking Statements”). All statements, other than statements of historical fact, constitute Forward-looking Statements. Words such as “will”, “intends”, “proposed” and “expects” or similar expressions are intended to identify Forward-looking Statements. Forward-looking Statements in this press release include statements related to the Company’s objectives of achieving commercial production through the oxide circuit in Q4-2026, and remaining on schedule for completion of the hard-rock comminution circuit in the second quarter of 2027; generating strong cash flows from the Koné mine; the items listed under the table in “Key upcoming catalysts by asset” and similar statements elsewhere in this press release; the Company’s mineral reserve and resource estimates; results of ongoing and planned exploration and drill programs; timing in respect of the commencement and completion of construction of various components of the Koné mine, the length of construction and of the mining operations at the Koné mine; the timing and amount of future production from the Koné mine; the publication of maiden or new resource estimates for the Company’s properties, the publication of year end resource and reserve estimates, and an updated LOM plan; the award of new permits; and further information related to exploration programs, exploration results and timing thereof at the Didievi project, the Wendé property and the Company’s exploration properties in Mauritania.

Forward-looking Statements involve various risks and uncertainties and are based on certain factors and assumptions. There can be no assurance that any Forward-looking Statements will prove to be accurate, and actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements, including that the returns from the Koné mine will be lower than estimated, that additions to the mineral resources or viable additional deposits will not be achieved or that the remaining cost of construction of the Koné mine will be higher than estimated, and that the updated LOM plan will indicate lower financial returns or production. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially include uncertainties inherent in the preparation of mineral reserve and resource estimates and definitive feasibility studies, and economic assessments of mines, and in delineating new mineral reserve and resource estimates, including, but not limited to, assumptions underlying the production estimates not being realized, incorrect cost assumptions, decreases in the price of gold, unexpected variations in quantity of mineralized material, mineralization being less continuous than modelled, grade or recovery rates being lower than expected, unexpected adverse changes to geotechnical or hydrogeological considerations, or expectations in that regard not being met, adverse variability in the material processed at the plant, unexpected failures of plant, equipment or processes (including construction equipment), water storage and tailings facilities), suspension of or slowdowns in, mining or processing, delays in or increased costs for the delivery of construction equipment and services, unexpected changes to availability of power or increases in the cost of the power, unexpected changes to availability of labour (including as a result of work stoppages) or increases in the cost of labour, failure to maintain permits and licenses, higher than expected interest or tax rates, adverse changes in project parameters, unanticipated delays and costs of consulting and accommodating rights of local communities, environmental, climate and weather related risks inherent in Côte d’Ivoire, title risks, including failure to renew concessions, unanticipated commodity price and exchange rate fluctuations, delays in or failure to receive access agreements or amended permits, and other risk factors set forth in the Company’s Annual Information Form available at www.sedarplus.ca, under the heading “Risk Factors”. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any Forward-looking Statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as may be required by law. New factors emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for Montage to predict all of them, or assess the impact of each such factor or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause results to differ materially from those contained in any Forward-looking Statement. Any Forward-looking Statements contained in this press release are expressly qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement.

APPENDIX A: KONÉ MINE BEST INTERCEPTS – NEW RESULTS

Target
Hole ID
Drill Type
Collar LocationOrientation
Hole Length (m)
From (m)
To (m)
Apparent Width1Grade UncutComments
(UTM Zone 29N)
m Em NmRLDipAzim
ANV
SDRC0281RC-DD782,8841,014,637427-55125170.3134.2139.45.22.70 
SDRC0302RC-DD783,0131,015,146438-55125180.212714215.01.54 
SDRC0348RC783,1331,015,310423-5512593405515.02.64 
SDRC0364RC783,1991,015,382435-5512590132815.00.70 
SDRC0364RC783,1991,015,382435-551259033407.01.62 
SDRC0364RC783,1991,015,382435-5512590456217.01.66 
ANV North
SDRC0325RC783,8291,017,111411-55909015172.01.36 
SDRC0325RC783,8291,017,111411-559090276336.01.41Incl. 1m @ 10.21 g/t from 40m
SDRC0326RC783,7791,017,111411-559010236426.00.85 
SDRC0326RC783,7791,017,111411-559010253552.02.33 
SDRC0326RC783,7791,017,111411-5590102588527.01.15 
SDRC0330RC782,2921,018,391447-559010231376.02.98 
SDRC0330RC782,2921,018,391447-559010246482.01.65 
SDRC0336RC782,2771,017,991447-55909826293.03.28 
SDRC0336RC782,2771,017,991447-55909845516.01.35 
SDRC0337RC782,2271,017,991447-559010223263.02.03 
SDRC0337RC782,2271,017,991447-559010257625.01.91 
SDRC0337RC782,2271,017,991447-559010267692.03.14 
SDRC0337RC782,2271,017,991447-559010293952.04.63 
SDRC0351RC782,2151,018,592447-559017010612519.04.10Incl. 1m @ 22.09 g/t from 112m; Incl. 1m @ 20.98 g/t from 115m
SDRC0356RC782,3821,018,690449-55906021276.02.25 
SDRC0358RC782,2801,018,689445-55909925305.04.09Incl. 1m @ 12.33 g/t from 28m
SDRC0358RC782,2801,018,689445-559099516413.01.40 
SDRC0358RC782,2801,018,689445-55909967714.03.47 
SDRC0358RC782,2801,018,689445-559099758914.00.87 
SDRC0358RC782,2801,018,689445-55909994962.02.09 
ANV West
SDRC0313RC782,1811,015,516437-559012227325.01.11 
SDRC0313RC782,1811,015,516437-559012241443.01.56 
Gbongogo Main
GBMDD0102Core769,147993,928349-55140486312.153163.90.63 
GBMDD0102Core769,147993,928349-55140486342.43474.61.72 
GBMDD0102Core769,147993,928349-55140486381.4389.68.21.83 
GBMDD0102Core769,147993,928349-55140486401.3420.819.53.59Incl. 0.8m @ 45.45 g/t from 414m
GBMDD0102Core769,147993,928349-55140486424.143914.90.83 
GBMDD0102Core769,147993,928349-55140486446.545710.51.20 
GBMRC0086RC769,158993,255350-5514096396.03.47Incl. 1m @ 15.58 g/t from 7m
GBMRC0086RC769,158993,255350-5514096123119.01.18 
GBMRD0075RC-DD769,087993,882349-55140488.662686.01.18 
GBMRD0075RC-DD769,087993,882349-55140488.671765.00.57 
GBMRD0075RC-DD769,087993,882349-55140488.634636014.01.13 
GBMRD0075RC-DD769,087993,882349-55140488.6402.54129.50.92 
GBMRD0075RC-DD769,087993,882349-55140488.641843012.01.18 
GBMRD0075RC-DD769,087993,882349-55140488.6432.8482.649.81.22 
GBMRD0077RC-DD769,173994,007348-55140569.5400.5428.227.71.19 
GBMRD0077RC-DD769,173994,007348-55140569.5431.2436.95.71.30 
GBMRD0077RC-DD769,173994,007348-55140569.5441462.121.11.95Incl. 1.1m @ 16.31 g/t from 447m
GBMRD0077RC-DD769,173994,007348-55140569.5465.24737.81.06 
GBMRD0077RC-DD769,173994,007348-55140569.5475.7478.42.70.77 
GBMRD0077RC-DD769,173994,007348-55140569.5481489.98.92.39Incl. 1.1m @ 10.58 g/t from 488.8m
GBMRD0077RC-DD769,173994,007348-55140569.5493504.6511.70.69 
GBMRD0080RC-DD769,008993,860353-55140254.51021097.01.05 
Gbongogo South
GBRC440RC769,085992,523332-55902281261315.01.11 
GBRC440RC769,085992,523332-55902281992034.02.28 
GBRC482RC769,047992,472331-559021616017414.02.41Incl. 1m @ 10.77 g/t from 163m
GBSRC0522RC769,078993,120349-5590143788810.01.52 
GBSRC0525RC769,253992,445329-559013285927.01.49 
GBSRC0527RC769,102992,447330-55901761271336.03.22Incl. 1m @ 16.46 g/t from 128m
GBSRC0539RC769,031993,070347-55902061361437.01.10 
GBSRC0540RC769,063993,022346-55901981661715.03.41Incl. 1m @ 12.47 g/t from 168m
GBSRC0547RC769,219992,500332-559015836426.01.14 
GBSRC0547RC769,219992,500332-559015872753.03.74 
GBSRC0547RC769,219992,500332-55901581071136.02.05 
GBSRC0550RC769,145992,472331-559021187958.01.18 
GBSRC0552RC769,258992,522332-559012894984.04.54Incl. 1m @ 12.31 g/t from 96m
GBSRC0554RC769,117992,499332-559022723263.01.45 
GBSRC0554RC769,117992,499332-5590227415110.01.21 
GBSRC0555RC769,031992,501330-559029574839.02.18 
GBSRC0555RC769,031992,501330-55902951381402.00.80 
GBSRC0555RC769,031992,501330-55902951481524.00.60 
GBSRC0555RC769,031992,501330-55902951791845.00.81 
GBSRC0555RC769,031992,501330-55902951951983.00.88 
GBSRC0555RC769,031992,501330-55902952022064.01.13 
GBSRC0555RC769,031992,501330-55902952252327.01.00 
GBSRC0555RC769,031992,501330-55902952382413.02.44 
GBSRD0516RC-DD768,947992,672335-5590347.4192.1194.12.01.01 
GBSRD0516RC-DD768,947992,672335-5590347.4301.6303.82.22.67 
GBSRD0516RC-DD768,947992,672335-5590347.4316.3318.72.41.99 
GBSRD0516RC-DD768,947992,672335-5590347.4320.83254.21.13 
GBSRD0516RC-DD768,947992,672335-5590347.4333.6337.74.11.05 
GBSRD0518RC-DD769,017992,773339-5590290.41401444.01.70 
GBSRD0518RC-DD769,017992,773339-5590290.4229.82333.22.51 
GBSRD0518RC-DD769,017992,773339-5590290.4236.5243.57.02.43 
GBSRD0519RC-DD769,012992,599333-5590284.417718912.05.38Incl. 1m @ 13.04 g/t from 183m; Incl. 1m @ 34.33 g/t from 184m
GBSRD0519RC-DD769,012992,599333-5590284.42182202.02.19 
GBSRD0519RC-DD769,012992,599333-5590284.4226.4230.44.01.90 
GBSRD0533RC-DD769,059992,875342-5590251.230322.03.19 
GBSRD0533RC-DD769,059992,875342-5590251.2364812.02.12 
GBSRD0533RC-DD769,059992,875342-5590251.21201222.01.49 
GBSRD0542RC-DD768,955992,717337-5590332.4839512.01.44 
GBSRD0543RC-DD768,957992,744338-5590347.52362426.04.18Incl. 1m @ 13.57 g/t from 237m
GBSRD0543RC-DD768,957992,744338-5590347.5292.5295.53.016.62Incl. 1m @ 41.10 g/t from 294.5m
GBSRD0543RC-DD768,957992,744338-5590347.5307.6309.62.00.89 
GBSRD0543RC-DD768,957992,744338-5590347.5312.7316.253.63.31Incl. 0.85m @ 10.23 g/t from 313.6m
GBSRD0543RC-DD768,957992,744338-5590347.532733912.01.93 
GBSRD0543RC-DD768,957992,744338-5590347.5617211.01.52 
Petit Yao
PYRC0203RC765,110963,917348-6040195508030.01.18 
PYRC0203RC765,110963,917348-604019583852.00.90 
PYRC0207RC765,220963,933352-604020041509.02.22 
PYDD0005Core765,208964,041343-6040140.47085.815.80.63 
PYDD0005Core765,208964,041343-6040140.488.8798.39.40.58 
PYDD0005Core765,208964,041343-6040140.4113.6117.754.23.07Incl. 0.75m @ 13.93 g/t from 117m
PYDD0006Core765,323964,014345-6040111.558084.44.41.51 
PYDD0007Core765,028964,289338-6040176.520.729.18.41.83 
PYDD0007Core765,028964,289338-6040176.595.4102.57.10.58 
PYDD0007Core765,028964,289338-6040176.5144.41527.61.29 
PYRC0129RC-DD765,001964,328340-6040180.321614.00.75 
PYRC0129RC-DD765,001964,328340-6040180.3991067.01.44 
PYRC0137RC764,909964,388342-604017018235.08.82Incl. 1m @ 34.85 g/t from 20m
PYRC0137RC764,909964,388342-60401701221242.01.04 
PYRC0138RC764,854964,391340-604018082842.00.96 
PYRC0138RC764,854964,391340-604018014415612.00.87 
PYRC0138RC764,854964,391340-60401801591645.01.22 
PYRC0138RC764,854964,391340-60401801781802.03.42 
PYRC0152RC764,717964,850358-60401561391434.02.83 
PYRC0159RC765,186964,166337-604015058668.01.61 
PYRC0160RC765,156964,130336-604015293996.01.44 
PYRC0160RC765,156964,130336-60401521481524.01.08 
PYRC0171RC764,662964,635350-6040180991012.02.05 
PYRC0171RC764,662964,635350-60401801481546.01.55 
PYRC0174RC764,932964,254341-604016222297.01.50 
PYRC0177RC764,876964,355343-60401781631718.01.18 
PYRC0198RC765,363964,140343-60406431376.04.58Incl. 1m @ 13.29 g/t from 33m
Sena
SENRC0020RC769,571997,448360-551404323274.01.19 
SENRC0021RC769,562997,503359-551105426282.01.05 
SENRC0022RC769,606997,437365-55110889167.02.41 
SENRC0023RC769,632997,428364-551105411154.01.48 
SENRC0026RC769,656997,472368-551105028324.01.05 
SENRC0026RC769,656997,472368-551105043474.02.41 
SENRC0027RC769,625997,480365-551108055583.01.99 
SENRC0037RC769,682997,566368-55110366126.02.13 
SENRC0042RC769,839997,568370-551107018257.01.71 
SENRC0043RC769,809997,578369-551107318246.02.48 
SENRC0043RC769,809997,578369-551107336393.01.31 
SENRC0043RC769,809997,578369-551107347503.01.07 
SENRC0044RC769,750997,600374-5511052572.01.24 
SENRC0045RC769,723997,610374-551107228324.01.56 
SENRC0045RC769,723997,610374-551107257614.01.86 
SENRC0047RC769,621997,639371-55110847125.02.05 
SENRC0056RC769,762997,647364-55110805138.01.93 
SENRC0056RC769,762997,647364-551108018257.01.64 
SENRC0062RC769,644997,715364-551108012142.02.14 
SENRC0062RC769,644997,715364-551108017225.00.71 
SENRC0068RC769,752997,862369-551101441061104.03.58 
SENRC0069RC769,761997,912371-551101591301333.02.17 
SENRC0070RC769,822997,942377-551101321071125.01.19 
Soman 1
GBRC333RC770,208993,985341-551401721061115.01.64 
GBRC333RC770,208993,985341-551401721381402.01.20 
GBRC333RC770,208993,985341-551401721631652.02.45 
SORC0076RC770,273993,870336-551408028335.03.69Incl. 1m @ 11.99 g/t from 29m
SORC0076RC770,273993,870336-551408055616.02.19 
SORC0187RC770,435994,085341-551409048546.01.75 
SORC0188RC770,402994,120342-551401201081124.01.10 
SORC0193RC770,314993,984340-5514050112312.01.19 
SORC0193RC770,314993,984340-551405026293.02.46 
SORC0193RC770,314993,984340-551405036448.03.33Incl. 1m @ 13.27 g/t from 42m
SORC0194RC770,220994,093343-55140150233613.01.47 
SORC0194RC770,220994,093343-5514015060622.01.91 
SORC0194RC770,220994,093343-551401501121153.03.97Incl. 1m @ 11.04 g/t from 112m
SORC0199RC770,231993,849336-551409031365.02.46 
SORC0202RC770,143993,875338-5514012916259.01.10 
SORC0202RC770,143993,875338-5514012936404.01.39 
SORC0202RC770,143993,875338-5514012947514.01.12 
SORC0202RC770,143993,875338-5514012994962.02.19 
SORC0202RC770,143993,875338-551401291011065.01.04 
SORC0203RC770,227993,814346-5514069055.03.17Incl. 1m @ 11.5 g/t from 1m
SORC0204RC770,246993,830336-5514084264418.01.40Incl. 1m @ 14.5 g/t from 34m
SORC0210RC770,344993,912340-551405427358.02.27 
SORC0211RC770,309993,951343-5514092088.01.14 
SORC0214RC770,340994,030342-551407934395.02.86 
SORC0214RC770,340994,030342-551407945494.06.11Incl. 1m @ 17.44 g/t from 46m
SORC0214RC770,340994,030342-551407965683.01.06 
SORC0216RC770,391994,086341-5514012081911.01.53 
SORC0216RC770,391994,086341-5514012044473.01.95 
SORC0216RC770,391994,086341-551401201121164.01.63 
SORC0218RC770,139994,074312-5514019885949.04.88Incl. 1m @ 14.10 g/t from 89m; Incl. 1m @ 16.69 g/t from 90m
SORC0218RC770,139994,074312-551401981201222.01.03 
SORC0222RC770,126994,126342-551402451711754.01.28 
SORC0222RC770,126994,126342-551402451901966.01.18 
SORC0222RC770,126994,126342-551402452042062.01.22 
SORC0222RC770,126994,126342-551402452292367.01.65 
Soman 2
SORC0228RC770,089994,599347-551401911321408.01.62 
SORC0229RC770,206994,661351-5514016811212614.01.39 
SORC0240RC770,172994,699354-551401861571658.01.10 
SORC0240RC770,172994,699354-551401861721764.01.07 
SORC0240RC770,172994,699354-551401861831852.01.78 
SORC0243RC770,148994,645356-5514024369745.01.36 
SORC0243RC770,148994,645356-5514024388924.01.32 
SORC0243RC770,148994,645356-551402431781879.01.09 
SORC0247RC770,117994,651356-55140252667812.01.12 
TZ4
TZ4RC0007RC765,5621,013,159424-559010045483.01.09 
TZ4RC0009RC765,4621,013,159424-55909035394.02.68 
TZ4RC0010RC765,4121,013,159424-55909067714.01.56 
TZ4RC0042RC766,1781,014,965442-55909013207.01.07 
TZ4RC0043RC766,1291,014,964426-559090485810.01.00 


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All intercepts are apparent width. Based upon current interpretation it is estimated that true thickness ranges between 70% and 90% of the drilled intersections.

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FAQ

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How much gold did Montage Gold’s Koné mine produce in October 2026?

Koné produced approximately 23,460 ounces in October 2026. Its oxide circuit processed approximately 880,000 tonnes at an average gold grade of 0.82 grams per tonne and an average recovery of approximately 95%.

When does Montage Gold expect commercial production at Koné?

Montage expects to declare commercial production in Q4-2026. Mining is currently focused on the Koné deposit, with mining at the higher-grade Gbongogo Main deposit expected to ramp up in late Q4-2026.

What is Montage Gold testing next at Petit Yao?

Exploration at Petit Yao seeks to convert part of its Inferred Resource to Indicated status, a higher-confidence resource classification, while testing mineralized extensions. At Petit Yao North, auger drilling extended the identified gold-in-soil anomaly over a strike of approximately 0.5 kilometers.

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