KALO GOLD Unveils High-Potential Epithermal GOLD System at Vatu Aurum Project, Fiji, with Geological and Geochemical Signatures Comparable to Major Pacific Rim GOLD Deposits
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Kalo Gold Corp.
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Vancouver, British Columbia
V6E 2Y3, Canada
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(TSX.V: KALO)
KALO GOLD UNVEILS HIGH-POTENTIAL EPITHERMAL GOLD SYSTEM AT
VATU AURUM PROJECT, FIJI, WITH GEOLOGICAL AND GEOCHEMICAL SIGNATURES
COMPARABLE TO MAJOR PACIFIC RIM GOLD DEPOSITS
VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA: 12 FEBRUARY 2025, KALO GOLD CORP. (“Kalo”, “Kalo Gold” or the
“Company”) is pleased to announce sampling results from its Vatu Aurum Project in Fiji, showcasing the discovery of an
extensive epithermal gold system along the >2-kilometre (“km”) district scale exploration target - Namalau Trend located
within Aurum Prime. These promising results reinforce the Vatu Aurum Project’s potential as a significant, district-scale gold
target with geological hallmarks reminiscent of major Pacific Rim gold deposits.
Highlights:
Gold Values: Trench sampling along the Namalau Trend returned gold values up to 2.06 grams per tonne (g/t),
confirming a fertile gold-bearing system across multiple upwelling zones (Dua, Rua, Tolu and Va) over 2 km.
Geological Textures : Presence of spheroidal silica sinters, opalin e quartz, and bladed/agatized quartz textures
mirrors those found in major Pacific Rim gold deposits such as Lihir (PNG) and Hauraki / Martha (NZ) 2.
Favourable Geochemical Signature: Soil results include critical epitherm al system pathfinder elements selenium
(up to 10.2 parts per million (ppm), me rcury (up to 135.8 ppm), arsenic (up to 730.5 ppm), antimony (up to 100
ppm), thallium (up to 9.7 ppm), locally tellurium (up to 320 ppm) and bismut h (up to 25.6 ppm) th at indicate the
upper-level of an epithermal system with potentially active and long lived fluid pathways, pointing to intact
mineralization at depth3. See geological model presented in Figure 1.
Extensive Alteration Footprint: Widespread kaolinite (adv anced argillic) and illite/smec tite (argillic) alteration
suggest proximity to hydrothermal conduits, reinforcing the potential for vertically extensive gold systems4.
“The Vatu Aurum Project is emerging as a standout exploration opportunity in the Pacific Rim. The scale, geological features,
and geochemical indicators observed to date are remarkably sim ilar to prolific gold deposits like the >7 Moz (produced to
date) Vatukoula Mine in Fiji and >8 Moz (produced to date) Martha Mine, Waihi District in New Zealand. Our systematic
exploration is revealing a district-scale system with th e potential for significant gold mineralization at depth. ” said Terry L.
Tucker, P.Geo., President, and CEO of Kalo Gold Corp.
Exploration Details:
Following the Company’s 20 January 2025 release, an additional 29 rock samples from silicified ridges and breccias in the
Namalau Trend were fire assayed with an ICP-MS finish at ALS Labs, Brisbane. Gold values ranged from trace amounts to
2.06 g/t (Figures 2, 3 and 4) accompanied by key pathfinder elements (Se, Hg, As, Sb, Tl, Te and Bi), confirmed the presence
of an upper epithermal environment with potential high-grade gold zones at depth. For comparative purposes only, ‘high-
grade’ refers to mineralization with gold values exceeding 5 g/t gold as observed in analagous epithermal systems such as
the Martha Mine (New Zealand). Economic thresholds for Vatu Aurum will depend on drilling to determine the potential of
these targets and confirm if there is continuity, grade, and economic potential of zones at depth.
Observed geological textures, including spheroidal silica sinters and opaline qua rtz, complemented by robust selenium,
antimony, and arsenic anomalies, are typical of the Chalcedo nic Superzone (CSz), the uppermost part of an epithermal
system formed in low-temperature, near-surface conditions (< 200°C) Illustrated in Figure 1. The CSz represents the paleo-
surface or shallow boiling environment that can cap deeper zones where precious me tals like gold and silver concentrate.
These features are classic indicators of strong, vertically intact upwelling zones with long -lived, active fluid pathways—
robust conduits transporting volatile-rich fluids that favor precious metal deposition.
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Figure 1 - Aurum Prime – Geological Model
Strategic Comparisons with Major Pacific Rim Gold Deposits:
The geological and geochemical signatures observed at the Vatu Aurum Project a lign closely with gl obally significant
epithermal gold deposits across the Pacific Rim. Comparisons with deposits such as the Haur aki Goldfield (including the
Martha Mine) in New Zealand 5, Vatukoula Gold Mine in Fiji 6, and Lihir Gold Mine in Papua New Guinea 7 underscore the
Project’s potential. While geological and geochemical similarities exist, these comparisons do not imply that the Vatu Aurum
Project will achieve similar mineral resources or production ou tcomes and these comparisons are for illustrative purposes
only and geological context.
Hauraki Goldfield5 (including Martha Mine, New Zealand): Martha Mine’s extensive history and similar epithermal
textures underscore the potential scale and continuity of mineralization.
Vatukoula Gold Mine 6 (Fiji): Over 7 million ounces of historical gold production from epithermal veins with
geochemical signatures matching those at Vatu Aurum.
Lihir Gold Mine7 (Papua New Guinea): Deep hydrothermal systems with alteration halos analogous to Vatu Aurum,
highlighting potential for large, vertically extensive gold zones.
Next Steps:
The Company is currently finalizing the pr ocessing and XRF analysis of 13,677 rock, soil, and trench sa mples, alongside
compiling 3,632 TerraSpec analyses. These efforts are critical for refining the geological model and planning the next phase
of exploration, including diamond drillin g designed to explore deeper zones—wher e, based on comparative geological
models, richer gold deposits can sometimes be found in sim ilar epithermal systems. Thes e alteration assemblages are
spatially associated with feeder structures, suggesting potential for the presence of deeper precious metal zones, consistent
with vertical zonation that can be inferred from surface geochemistry, surface geology and analogies to known Pacific Rim
epithermal systems.
If confirmed through drilling, these findings could indicate po tential for significant mineralization; however, there is no
certainty that further exploration will lead to the discover y of economically viable mineral resources. The technical
information related to exploration targets has been reviewed and approved by the Company’s Qualified Person, as required
under NI 43-101. While the success of exploration programs is subject to various risks and uncertainties, the Company
remains committed to systematically evaluating the Vatu Aurum Project through diligen t exploration and technical
assessment.
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Figure 2- Vatu Aurum Project, Vanua Levu, Fiji
Figure 3 - Aurum Prime – Primary Target Map identifying the Namalau Trend Location
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Figure 4 - Namalau Trend – Plan Map
ABOUT KALO GOLD CORP.
Kalo Gold Corp., a gold exploration company, focused on ep ithermal gold deposits on the Company’s Vatu Aurum Project,
located on Vanua Levu (North Island). Kalo holds 100% of two Special Prospecting Licenses covering 367 km², encompassing
a regional back-arc basin with volcanic calderas. Historical and ongoing explor ation has identified numerous priority
epithermal gold targets.
Qualified Person
The technical information in this news release was prepared, reviewed, and approved by Andrew Randell, P. Geo, principal
of SGDS Hive, a qualified person as defined by National Inst rument 43-101 of the Canadian Securities Administrators. Mr.
Randell is independent of the Company an d has verified the data disclosed havi ng conducted two site visits, direct
supervision of the exploration program, completed review of field data collection protocols, including sampling procedures,
direct observation of trenching operations, review of core samples, soil sampling methods, analytical methods, and quality
assurance/quality control protocols, where applicable.
On behalf of the Board of Directors of Kalo Gold Corp.
Terry L. Tucker, P.Geo.
President and Chief Executive Officer
Kevin Ma, CPA, CA
Executive Vice President, Capital Markets and Director
For more information, please write to [email protected].
Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the
Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this press release.
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Forward Looking Statements Disclaimer
Certain statements in this release are forward-looking stat ements, which are statements that are not purely historical,
including any statements regarding beliefs, plans, expectat ions, or intentions regarding the future. Forward looking
statements in this news release include statements relati ng to the Company’s proposed drilling timeline and the proposed
expansion of the exploration program, and the Company’s plans for future exploration on the Vatu Aurum Gold Project.
Specifically, there are risks associated with geological inte rpretations, uncertainties in resource estimation, and the
speculative nature of mineral exploration activities. Actual results may differ materially from those anticipated due to these
factors. Forward-looking statements are of ten identified by terms su ch as “will”, “may”, “should”, “anticipate”, “expects”
and similar expressions. All statements included in this news re lease, other than statements of historical fact, are forward-
looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Expl oration results discussed herein are based on limited surface
sampling and trenching, which may not be representative of subsurface mineralization. Further drilling is required to confirm
continuity and grade of mineralization. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate and actual
results, and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Important factors that could
cause actual results to differ materially from the Company’s expectations include quality and quantity of any mineral deposits
that may be located, the Com pany’s inability to obtain any ne cessary permits, consents or authorizations required for its
activities, the Company’s inability to rais e the necessary capital to be fully able to implement its business strategies, and
other risks and uncertainties disclosed in the Company’s filing statement dated February 9, 2021 and latest interim
Management Discussion and Analysis filed with certain securities commissions in Canada.
The reader is cautioned that assumptions used in the preparation of any forward-looking statements herein may prove to be
incorrect. Events or circumstances may cause actual results to differ materially from those predicted, as a result of numerous
known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors, many of which are beyond the control of the Company. The
reader is cautioned not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking information. Such information, although considered
reasonable by management at the time of preparation, may prov e to be incorrect, and actual results may differ materially
from those anticipated. Forward-looking statements contained in this news release are expressly qualified by this cautionary
statement. The forward-looking statements contained in this news release are made as of the date of this news release and
the Company will update or revise publicly any of the included forward-looking statements as expressly required by Canadian
securities law.
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