TomaGold Starts Drilling at Berrigan Mine 1,500-metre Phase 2 drilling program aimed at testing the newly-discovered Berrigan Deep Zone
TSXV: LOT OTCPK: TOGOF PRESS RELEASE
TomaGold Starts Drilling at Berrigan Mine
1,500-metre Phase 2 drilling program aimed at testing
the newly-discovered Berrigan Deep Zone
Montréal, Québec, March 31, 2026 ‒ TOMAGOLD CORPORATION (TSXV: LOT; OTCPK: TOGOF)
(“TomaGold” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that drilling has started at its Berrigan Mine
project, located in the Chibougamau Mining Camp, Québec.
The Phase 2 drilling program will consist of approximately 1,500 metres of diamond drilling , with five
extension holes targeting previously completed drill holes TOM-25-009 through TOM-25-013. The program
aims to further evaluate the Berrigan Deep zone at depth (see Figures 1 and 2), while additional drilling will
test new targets generated from ongoing geological and geophysical modeling.
David Grondin, President and CEO of TomaGold, stated: “This next phase will allow us to the test the
potential of the Berrigan Deep zone, where our best intercept to date returned 5.08% ZnEq (1.19 g/t AuEq)
over 98.50 m, including 23.20% ZnEq (5.44 g/t AuEq) over 4.90 m in drill hole TOM-25-015. Through these
five extension holes, we aim to reach the core of the modeled conductive plates, which could significantly
increase the volume of identified mineralization.”
Figure 1: Longitudinal view of the Phase 2 extension drilling program at Berrigan Mine
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3D longitudinal section showing drill holes TOM-25-009 to TOM-25-013 (with TOM-25-009 and TOM-25-010
located between TOM-25-011 and TOM-25-014) and their planned extensions (blue lines) targeting the
modeled conductive plate at depth, along with significant intersections from holes TOM-25-014 and TOM-
25-015 within the Berrigan Deep zone.
Figure 2: Plan view of the Phase 2 extension drilling program at Berrigan Mine
3D plan view showing drill holes TOM-25-009 to TOM-25-013 and their planned extensions (blue lines)
targeting the modeled conductive plate at depth, along with significant intersections from holes TOM-25-
014 and TOM-25-015 within the Berrigan Deep zone.
Table 1: Summary of Phase 1 drilling results at the Berrigan Mine project
Hole ID From
(m)
To
(m)
Length
(m)
ZnEq
(%)
AuEq
(g/t)
Au
(g/t)
Ag
(g/t)
Cu
(%)
Zn
(%)
TOM-25-009 156.70 204.75 48.05 5.82 1.36 1.12 7.55 0.04 1.40
including 156.70 159.60 2.90 33.97 7.96 6.76 40.24 0.19 7.57
including 163.95 169.00 5.05 3.42 0.80 0.41 11.35 0.03 1.43
including 181.70 182.90 1.20 12.25 2.87 2.36 19.50 0.03 2.89
including 189.20 194.60 5.40 19.07 4.47 3.75 16.35 0.08 4.81
including 196.00 198.60 2.60 2.06 0.49 0.43 5.28 0.06 0.11
including 204.00 204.70 0.70 37.71 8.85 8.71 9.20 0.05 6.01
230.35 236.80 6.45 1.23 0.29 0.14 1.23 0.03 0.67
including 235.70 236.80 1.10 5.00 1.17 0.72 2.80 0.04 2.27
244.50 259.70 15.20 4.87 1.14 0.59 7.22 0.04 2.40
including 254.60 257.15 2.55 22.75 5.29 2.24 32.07 0.15 13.42
TOM-25-010 108.00 111.00 3.00 2.18 0.51 0.51 1.53 0.02 0.23
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120.65 125.00 4.35 8.03 1.87 0.95 9.11 0.05 4.26
including 121.95 125.00 3.05 8.30 1.93 0.84 10.56 0.06 4.86
130.70 179.00 48.30 2.38 0.56 0.30 4.11 0.04 1.06
including 135.75 142.00 6.25 11.43 2.66 1.63 16.13 0.09 4.79
including 144.80 149.00 4.20 2.01 0.47 0.12 4.68 0.04 1.31
including 158.30 159.35 1.05 3.73 0.87 0.16 5.93 0.10 2.73
including 175.50 177.70 2.20 4.11 0.96 0.79 3.57 0.04 1.04
TOM-25-011 291.00 309.50 18.50 1.81 0.42 0.31 1.97 0.01 0.60
including 295.90 296.40 0.50 4.83 1.12 0.42 5.40 0.04 3.10
including 307.50 309.50 2.00 16.12 3.77 2.63 9.47 0.05 4.30
341.00 342.00 1.00 2.83 0.65 0.07 1.00 0.02 2.59
344.10 345.00 0.90 4.69 1.09 0.39 3.50 0.04 3.16
TOM-25-012 283.85 285.00 1.15 5.51 1.31 0.71 4.10 0.88 0.02
TOM-25-013 No significant value
TOM-25-014 185.00 187.10 2.10 24.85 5.83 4.94 56.44 0.05 4.55
238.70 239.85 1.15 20.86 4.86 2.63 22.20 0.16 10.40
251.20 252.60 1.40 36.34 8.51 7.44 37.30 0.06 8.04
405.30 406.70 1.40 13.68 3.17 1.13 13.15 0.07 9.25
423.30 426.30 3.00 2.15 0.50 0.07 5.45 0.05 1.57
451.50 457.50 6.00 1.22 0.28 0.08 3.45 0.01 0.79
TOM-25-015 132.55 141.00 8.45 3.73 0.87 0.51 5.51 0.03 1.66
155.70 157.70 2.00 28.08 6.56 4.66 26.90 0.07 10.29
182.10 202.20 20.10 2.20 0.51 0.36 3.20 0.03 0.77
451.20 549.70 98.50 5.08 1.19 0.82 3.21 0.04 1.98
including 452.20 457.10 4.90 23.20 5.44 4.69 18.80 0.29 4.79
and including 500.35 549.70 49.35 6.46 1.51 0.90 3.48 0.03 3.13
including 521.00 535.60 14.60 9.07 2.11 1.34 5.91 0.04 4.12
including 537.85 541.10 3.25 9.00 2.09 0.88 3.85 0.05 5.82
including 542.00 548.20 6.20 13.39 3.12 1.63 5.26 0.05 7.43
Notes:
• The reported widths represent core lengths. True width is estimated to be approximately 80-85% of the core
length, depending on the deviation angles.
• ZnEq and AuEq are calculated using the Company’s standard parameters.
• AuEq calculation was based on US$4,150/oz Au, $51.34/oz Ag, US$5.023/lb Cu and $1.392/lb Zn. AuEq = Au g/t
+ (Ag g/t × 0.01237) + (Cu ppm × 0.000083) + (Zn ppm × 0.000023), applying metallurgical recovery factors of 95%
for zinc, 85% for gold and silver, and 90% for copper, based on a metallurgical report on Berrigan Mine zinc
material prepared by Process Research Associates Ltd. in February 2002 and on recoveries from nearby deposits
for gold, silver and copper.
• ZnEq calculation was based on US$4,047/oz Au, $50.22/oz Ag, US$4.796/lb Cu and $1.390/lb Zn. ZnEq =
Zn ppm + (Ag g/t × 527) + (Au g/t x 42466) + (Cu ppm × 3.45) / 10,000, applying metallurgical recovery factors of
95% for zinc, 85% for gold and silver, and 90% for copper, based on a metallurgical report on Berrigan Mine zinc
material prepared by Process Research Associates Ltd. in February 2002 and on recoveries from nearby deposits
for gold, silver and copper.
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About the Berrigan Mine Project
The Berrigan Mine property consists of 16 claims totalling 483 hectares located 4 km north-northwest of
the town of Chibougamau. TomaGold has an option to acquire 100% of the property from Chibougamau
Independent Mines Inc.
The property has been the subject of more than one historical estimate. Met-Chem Canada Inc. prepared
the most recent of these in April 2001 in a report titled: “Pre-feasibility study: Etude Conceptuelle, Projects
Berrigan and Tortigny” by Chuinard et al. In the report, a resource estimate completed using polygonal
estimation techniques stated 1.39 Mt grading 3.17% Zn and 1.77 g/t Au on the main Berrigan Mine zone.
No resource classifications were given for the resource (GM61359).
The mineral resource estimate presented above is historical in nature and was not prepared in accordance
with National Instrument 43-101 standards. Accordingly, the reader is cautioned not to rely on this
estimate, as the Company is not treating the estimate as a current mineral resource. The qualified person
has not done su^icient work to make the resource current. Substantial data compilation, verification, and,
potentially, additional drilling and resampling would be required by a qualified person before the historical
estimate could be classified as a current mineral resource. There can be no assurance that any portion of
the historical mineral resource will ultimately be confirmed or demonstrated to be economically viable.
For further information regarding the Berrigan Mine Project, please consult the press release dated
September 13, 2023.
Technical Disclosure
The drilling program was managed by Explo-Logik of Val-d’Or, Québec. Drill core was split in half, with one
half submitted to AGAT Laboratories at Val-d’Or for analysis. Gold was analyzed by fire assay (50 g) with
atomic absorption finish, while base metals were analyzed by four-acid digestion with ICP-OES finish.
Samples with gold grades greater than 10 g/t are reprocessed using metallic screening with a 106 µm
cuto^. The processed material is split and analyzed by fire assay with ICP -OES finish to extinction. A
separate split is prepared to independently analyze mineralized intervals with a target grade greater than
1.00% Cu-Zn using a Na₂O₂ fusion with ICP-OES or ICP-MS finish. Sample preparation duplicates, certified
reference standards, and blanks are inserted into the sample stream.
The technical content of this press release has been reviewed and approved by Jean Lafleur, P .Geo., Vice
President of Exploration of the Company, and Suzie Tremblay, P .Geo., Vice President of Operations at Explo-
Logik Inc. and a consultant to TomaGold, each acting as a Qualified Person under National Instrument 43-
101.
About TomaGold
TomaGold Corp. (TSXV: LOT, OTCPK: TOGOF) is a Canadian junior mining company focused on the
acquisition, exploration, and development of high-potential precious and base metal projects, with a
primary focus on gold and copper in Québec and Ontario. The Company’s core assets are located in the
Chibougamau Mining Camp in northern Québec, where it owns the Obalski gold-copper-silver project and
holds options to acquire 12 additional properties, including the Berrigan Mine, Brosnan, Radar and Dufault
projects. TomaGold also holds a 24.5% joint venture interest in the Baird gold property near the Red Lake
Mining Camp in Ontario. In addition, the Company has lithium and rare earth element (REE) projects in the
James Bay region, strategically positioned near significant recent discoveries.
Contact:
David Grondin
President and Chief Executive Officer
(514) 583-3490
www.tomagoldcorp.com
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