Stellar Africagold Intersects Multiple GOLD-Bearing Zones and Confirms Structural Controls at
STELLAR AFRICAGOLD INTERSECTS MULTIPLE GOLD-BEARING ZONES
AND CONFIRMS STRUCTURAL CONTROLS AT
TICHKA EST, MOROCCO – DRILLING RESUMED ON JANUARY 30, 2026
Vancouver, BC – February 3rd, 2026 – Stellar AfricaGold Inc. (“Stellar” or the “Company”) (TSX-V: SPX | FSE: 6YP
| TGAT: 6YP) is pleased to report additional assay results and an updated interpretation from its ongoing diamond
drilling program at the Tichka Est Gold Project, located in the High Atlas Mountains of Morocco.
Results received to date confirm the presence of a structurally controlled orogenic gold system, with gold
mineralization preferentially hosted within fractured diorite sills and associated carbonate-altered zones linked
to secondary shear structures. These results materially advance the Company’s geological understanding of the
project and provide a clear framework for follow-up drilling.
Assay results for two completed drill holes remain pending and will be released once received and validated.
Following a temporary interruption due to unusually severe winter weather, diamond drilling resumed on
January 30th, 2026, with at least two additional drill holes planned.
Highlights – Diamond Drilling
• Multiple gold -bearing zones intersected across several drill holes , confirming the presence and
continuity of mineralization beyond the initial discovery hole TCK_001
• Best new intercept :
o TCK_006: 6.0m @ 3.81g/t Au from 69 m,
o highlights the development of higher-grade mineralization within stacked horizons
• Results support a refined structural model , with gold preferentially concentrated in competent host
rocks affected by secondary shearing
• Drilling resumed on January 30 th, 2026, targeting extensions of known mineralization and additional
near-surface targets identified through mapping and trenching
Gold intercepts from drill hole TCK_001, including 13.0m @ 6.12g/t Au at 0.1g/t Cut-off grade, were reported
previously (see Company news release dated January 8, 2026).
Updated Composite Drill Intercepts (0.20g/t Au Cut-off)
The Company has recalculated composite gold intersections for all drill holes completed to date using a 0.20g/t
Au cut-off, a maximum internal dilution of 3.0 metres, and excluding dilution at interval boundaries. This
compositing approach better reflects the continuity of mineralization observed within fractured diorite and
carbonate-altered zones.
Table 1 below summarizes positive composite intercepts (0.2 g/t Au cut-off) from all drill holes completed to
date.
Table – Summary of Gold Intercepts using 0.2 g/t Au cut-off
Hole ID From (m) To (m) Interval (m) Au (g/t)
TCK_001 76.0 79.0 3.0 0.47
83.0 87.0 4.0 1.07
89.0 90.0 1.0 0.25
93.0 99.0 6.0 3.48
125.0 137.0 12.0 6.62
TCK_002 73.0 74.0 1.0 0.87
79.0 80.0 1.0 0.35
TCK_003 179.0 182.0 3.0 0.22
104.0 205.0 1.0 0.23
207.0 209.0 2.0 0.22
TCK_004 79.0 80.0 1.0 0.96
85.0 86.0 1.0 0.23
89.0 103.0 4.0 2.45
120.0 121.0 1.0 1.06
TCK_006 0.0 3.0 3.0 0.6
35.0 48.0 13.0 0.5
55.0 57.0 2.0 0.51
69.0 75.0 6.0 3.81
87.0 90.0 3.0 0.47
Notes:
• Intervals are downhole lengths; true widths are not yet known.
• Grades are uncut, length-weighted averages.
• Composite intervals were calculated using a 0.20g/t Au cut-off with a maximum internal dilution of
3.0metres; dilution at interval boundaries is excluded.
Geological Interpretation
Drilling completed to date indicates that gold mineralization at Tichka Est is preferentially localized within
competent lithologies, notably fractured diorite sills and adjacent carbonate units affected by secondary shear
structures (cf. TCK_001 and TCK_006).
Figure 1. Cross section of drillhole TCK_001 showing drillhole geology and gold assays.
Figure 2. Cross section of drillhole TCK_006 showing drillhole geology and gold assays.
Drill hole TCK_003 intersected the Tizgui Shear Zone, characterized by intense brecciation and pervasive calcite
veining, but returned limited gold values. This is interpreted to reflect efficient fluid transport along major
regional structures, with gold deposition occurring preferentially in zones of elevated fracture density within
rigid host rocks rather than within the shear zones themselves.
Figure 3. Cross sections of drillholes TCK_003 showing drillhole geology and gold assays.
Drilling and surface observations further indicate that the mineralized diorite bodies occur predominantly as
sub-horizontal sills. This geometry promotes the development of laterally extensive fracture networks within
competent rocks, enhancing fluid–rock interaction and gold precipitation, particularly where these sills are
intersected by secondary shear structures.
Overall, this interpretation is consistent with an orogenic gold system and refines the Company’s exploration
model by delineating high-priority structural–lithological traps.
Next Steps
Now that drilling has resumed, the Company plans to :
- Continue two additional holes on the secondary shear structures interpreted to be linked to the Erdouz
Fault System
- Evaluate structural repetitions and stacked mineralized horizons identified through surface and further
drilling work.
CEO Commentary
Stellar President and CEO J. François Lalonde commented “These results confirm that Tichka Est hosts a
structurally controlled gold system, with mineralization concentrated within fractured diorite and associated
carbonate-altered zones rather than within the main fault zones themselves. The refined geological m odel and
interpretations provide a clear roadmap for the next phase of drilling as operations resume.”
Quality Assurance / Quality Control
All drill core was logged, sampled, and securely transported to Afrilab, an ISO-certified laboratory in Marrakech,
Morocco. Gold analyses were completed using standard fire assay methods. A comprehensive QA/QC program
was implemented, including the insertion of blanks, duplicates, and certified reference materials.
The drilling campaign at Tichka Est is being conducted by two geologists from the African Bureau of Mining
Consultants, under the supervision of Mr. Yassine Belkabir.
Diamond drilling was conducted using HQ diameter core. Core runs were retrieved every 3.0 m or less, with
recovery measured and recorded for each run. Core was oriented with a Reflex ACT III tool, photographed (wet
and dry), and logged for lithology, alteration, mineralization, and structure.
Sampling intervals for assay were typically one meter in length, defined by geological boundaries. Core was cut
with a diamond saw, LHS half-core archived, and RHS half-core submitted for analysis.
Sample preparation and assaying were performed by Afrilab in Marrakech, an ISO -certified laboratory
independent of the Company. Samples were crushed to 70% passing 2 mm, split to 250 g, and pulverized to 85%
passing 75 μm. Gold assays were performed using 50 g fire assay with an atomic absorption spectroscopy (AAS)
finish. Over-limit assays (>5 g/t Au) were re-assayed.
QA/QC program consisted of 26 reference materials (standards), 26 blanks inserted by geologists and 18
duplicates at regular intervals. In addition, Laboratory QA/QC protocols included internal blanks, standards, and
duplicates, with performance reported t o the exploration team for independent review. No material QA/QC
issues were noted in the batches reported.
Qualified Person
The technical information contained in this release has been reviewed and approved by Yassine Belkabir, CEng
MIMMM, a Stellar director and a Qualified Person under National Instrument 43-101
About the Tichka Est Gold Project
The Tichka Est Gold Project comprises seven permits covering an area of 82km2 located in the High Altas region
of Morocco approximately 90km south of Marrakech. Under an earn -in agreement with Morocco’s National
Office for Hydrocarbons and Mining (ONYHM) Stellar can earn an 85% interest after incurring exploration
expenditures totaling US$2.39M (C$3.5M) over three years.
To date early -stage exploration (mapping, sampling, trenching and a small first pass RC drill program ) has
identified three gold-bearing zones: Zone A extending over 450 meters along strike, Zone B: extending over two
kilometers along strike and Zone C extending over two kilometers along strike. Additionally, regional stream
sediment sampling over a 12 km2 are a surrounding the three known gold zones identified numerous other
metal anomalous zones that warrant further mapping and sampling. In total the following anomalies have been
highlighted: 6 zones anomalous for gold, 5 zones anomalous for silver, 2 zones a nomalous for copper and 3
zones anomalous for lead and zinc. Most areas of the seven permits have never received any modern
exploration.
For more detailed information on the Tichka Est Gold Project readers are referred to Stellar’s website at
www.stellarafricagold.com.
About Stellar Africagold Inc.
Stellar AfricaGold Inc. is a Canadian precious metal exploration company focused on precious metals in North
and West Africa, with active programs in Morocco and Côte d’Ivoire. Stellar’s principal exploration projects are
its advancing gold discovery at the Tichka Est Gold Project in Morocco, and its early-stage exploration Zuénoula
Gold Project in Côte d’Ivoire which is now operated in joint venture with MetalsGrove Mining Ltd subsidiary,
MetalsGrove CDI Pty Ltd.
The Company is listed on the TSX Venture Exchange symbol TSX.V: SPX, the Tradegate Exchange TGAT: 6YP and
the Frankfurt Stock Exchange FSX: 6YP.
The Company maintains its head office in Vancouver, BC and has a country office in Marrakech, Morocco.
Stellar’s President and CEO J. François Lalonde can be contacted at +1 514-9940654 or by email at
Additional information is available on the Company’s website at www.stellarafricagold.com.
On Behalf of the Board
J. François Lalonde
President & CEO
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