A2 GOLD Drills 2.9 G/T GOLD over 20 Metres at Mcintosh Zone Adds 70 Metres of Mineralization at Depth Tonopah, NEV. ,
A2 GOLD DRILLS 2.9 G/T GOLD OVER 20 METRES AT
MCINTOSH ZONE
ADDS 70 METRES OF MINERALIZATION AT DEPTH
TONOPAH, Nev.
,
Jan. 13, 2026
/CNW/ -
A2Gold Corp. ("A2Gold" or the "Company")
(TSXV: AUAU) (OTCQX:
AUXXF) is pleased to report assay results from three recently completed core drill holes at its 100%-owned Eastside
Gold–Silver Project located near the town of
Tonopah, Nevada
. The results continue to demonstrate the scale,
continuity, and resource growth potential of the Eastside mineral system, strengthening confidence as the Company
finalizes targets for its 18,000-metre RC drill program, set to begin on or around
January 19
.
MAP 1: DRILLING MAP (CNW Group/A2 Gold Corp)
SELECTIVE DRILLING HIGHLIGHTS (0.15 g/t cut-off)
Hole ES-331 intersected
2.9 g/t Au
and
9.8 g/t Ag
over
20 metres
(starting at
430m
), including
4.9 g/t Au
and
12.1 g/t Ag
over
10.7 metres
(from 439 meters). In addition,
2.3 g/t Au
and
6.3 g/t Ag
over
4.6 metres
(from 458
metres) and
3.2 g/t Au
over
4.6 metres
(from 474 metres)
Hole ES-337 deviated by approximately 70 metres from the target and intersected
1.9 g/t Au
over
3.0 metres
(from 426.7 metres).
Hole ES-338 intersected
1.14 g/t Au
and
16.3 g/t Ag
over
16.8 metres
(from 352 metres), including
5.0 g/t Au
and
26.4 g/t Ag
over
3.1 metres
(from 358 metres).
Gold and silver mineralization was extended down to 480 metres vertical depth (approximately 70 metres deeper than
previously known mineralization in the 2021 program) with
3.25 g/t Au
and
3.37 g/t Ag over
4.6m
ending at
478m
from
surface. ES-331 was drilled vertical, ES-337 was drilled with a 65-degree angle and ES-338 was drilled with a 60-
degree angle. True thickness and widths are not known at this stage.
MAP 2a: X-Section (ES-331) (CNW Group/A2 Gold Corp)
MAP 2b: X-Section (ES-337) (CNW Group/A2 Gold Corp)
MAP 2c: X-Section (ES-338) (CNW Group/A2 Gold Corp)
GEOLOGICAL INTERPRETATION
The drill holes were designed to test mineralization continuity and grade distribution within the Eastside structural
corridor. Broad mineralized intervals with internal higher-grade zones reinforce the interpretation of a laterally
extensive and vertically continuous gold–silver system. These results will continue to de-risk the project and further
support the Company's strategy of resource expansion through systematic in-fill and step-out drilling.
Peter Gianulis
, CEO of A2Gold, commented:
"These drill results represent another important step in demonstrating
the scale and quality of the Eastside system. The drill program was to test the vertical extensions beyond the 2021
drill program. Hole ES-331 was an exceptional hole and deepened known mineralization down a further 70 metres
from our previously deepest hole.
We continue to see strong gold and silver mineralization across multiple zones,
with thicknesses and grades that are highly supportive of future resource growth. These results will be a key input into
our upcoming NI 43-101 mineral resource update expected in early 2026 and have significantly improved our
confidence as we finalize targets for our upcoming 18,000-metre RC drill program scheduled to commence on or
around
January 19, 2026
.
The upcoming RC program will focus on three core objectives: in-fill drilling at McIntosh and Castle to connect and
strengthen existing sub-zones; step-out drilling at both areas to expand the mineralized footprint; and testing high-
priority exploration targets generated from our recently completed, project-wide geophysics program. We believe this
work positions Eastside as a compelling resource growth story with meaningful upside for shareholders."
QA/QC AND ASSAY INFORMATION
All drill core samples were logged, split, and securely transported to American Assay Labs preparation facility in
Sparks, Nevada
. Gold analyses were completed using standard fire assay with atomic absorption finish, with samples
returning over 10 g/t Au re-assayed using gravimetric methods. Silver and multi-element analyses were completed using
ICP methods. A rigorous quality assurance and quality control program was employed, including the insertion of certified
reference materials, blanks, and field duplicates at regular intervals. The Company believes the analytical results to be
accurate and reliable.
QUALIFIED PERSON
Andy Wallace
is a Certified Professional Geologist (CPG) with the American Institute of Professional Geologists and is
the Qualified Person under NI 43-101, Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects, who has reviewed and approved
the scientific and technical content of this press release. Mr. Wallace is a consultant to the Company.
ABOUT EASTSIDE
The Eastside Gold-Silver Project is located in
Esmeralda County, Nevada
, approximately 20+ miles northwest of
Tonopah
, within the prolific
Walker Lane Trend
. The project hosts a current inferred resource of 1.4 million ounces of
gold and 8.8 million ounces of silver, with mineralization open in all directions. Eastside covers a 92 km² land package
that includes multiple high-priority zones such as McIntosh, Castle, and other exploration targets yet to be named.
*Source: "Updated Resource Estimate and NI 43-101 Technical Report, Eastside and Castle Gold-Silver Project
Technical Report,
Esmeralda County, Nevada
" conducted by Mine Development Associates of
Reno, Nevada
, with an
effective date of
July 30
, 2021. Pit-constrained Inferred Resources (cut-off grade of 0.15 g/t Au) of 61,730,000 tonnes
grading 0.55 g/t Au and 4.4 g/t Ag at the Original Pit Zone (1,090,000 ounces gold and 8,700,000 ounces silver) and
19,986,000 tonnes grading 0.49 g/t Au at the Castle Area (314,000 ounces gold) with a gold price of
$1,725
/ounce. A
copy of the Eastside Technical Report can be found on SEDAR at
www.sedar.com
.
ABOUT A2GOLD CORP
A2Gold Corp. owns three highly prospective gold projects in
the United States
all of which are in the mining-friendly
jurisdiction of
Nevada
. A2Gold's flagship, district-scale Eastside Gold-Silver Project hosts a large and expanding gold
and silver resource and is in an area of excellent infrastructure. Preliminary metallurgical testing indicates that both oxide
and sulphide gold mineralization at Eastside is amenable to heap leaching.
ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD
Peter Gianulis
, CEO
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