A2Gold Corp. Kicks Off Ambitious 30,000-Meter Drill Program at Flagship Eastside Gold Project
TONOPAH, Nev. – January 26, 2026 – A2Gold Corp. (TSXV: AUAU) (OTCQX: AUXXF) (FRA: RR7) has officially launched a comprehensive 30,000-meter reverse circulation drilling program at its Eastside Gold Project in Nevada. This significant undertaking represents a substantial increase from the company’s previously planned 18,000 meters and signals a strategic push to aggressively expand and de-risk its resource base while simultaneously exploring new, high-potential targets across the expansive project area. Drilling is slated to continue throughout 2026, contingent on ongoing results and operational efficiencies.
The Eastside project, strategically located within Nevada’s prolific Walker Lane Trend, has already established a substantial inferred resource of 1.4 million ounces of gold and 8.8 million ounces of silver, with mineralization remaining open in all directions. This 92-square-kilometer land package is a district-scale asset, encompassing key zones like McIntosh and Castle, alongside numerous yet-to-be-defined exploration prospects. The current inferred resource estimate, as detailed in the July 30, 2021, technical report by Mine Development Associates, includes 61.7 million tonnes grading 0.55 g/t gold and 4.4 g/t silver in the Original Pit Zone (yielding approximately 1.09 million ounces of gold and 8.7 million ounces of silver), and an additional 19.9 million tonnes at 0.49 g/t gold in the Castle Area (approximately 314,000 ounces of gold), based on a gold price of $1,725 per ounce.
This expanded drill campaign is meticulously designed to integrate both infill and step-out drilling within known mineralized areas to enhance resource confidence and continuity. Concurrently, a significant component will focus on greenfield exploration, targeting new prospects identified through advanced geological mapping, geophysical surveys, and a critical re-evaluation of historical data. This dual approach underscores A2Gold’s robust technical conviction in Eastside’s potential and is supported by the company’s solid financial standing.
“The commencement of this 30,000-meter drill program is a pivotal moment for A2Gold, reflecting our unwavering commitment to unlocking the full value of the Eastside project,” stated Peter Gianulis, CEO of A2Gold. “With our balance sheet in excellent shape and the program fully funded, we are positioned for consistent, year-round drilling. Our primary objective remains clear: to continue expanding and upgrading the existing resource while aggressively pursuing the broader exploration upside inherent in this exceptional, district-scale asset.”
The program will be executed with efficiency and precision, employing multiple reverse circulation rigs under the close supervision of A2Gold’s experienced technical team. Assay results will be disseminated promptly following receipt, analysis, and validation.
John Marma, a Certified Professional Geologist (CPG) with the American Institute of Professional Geologists, serves as the Qualified Person for this project, ensuring all scientific and technical disclosures adhere to NI 43-101 standards.
A2Gold Corp. currently holds three highly prospective gold projects in the United States, all situated within the mining-friendly jurisdiction of Nevada. The flagship Eastside Gold-Silver Project is distinguished by its substantial and growing resource base and benefits from excellent existing infrastructure. Preliminary metallurgical assessments indicate that both oxide and sulfide gold mineralization at Eastside are amenable to heap-leaching processes, a crucial factor for potential economic viability.
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