Lake Victoria GOLD Reports Continued Barrick Exploration Success at Tembo-Area Licences
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LAKE VICTORIA GOLD REPORTS CONTINUED BARRICK EXPLORATION
SUCCESS AT TEMBO-AREA LICENCES
Vancouver, British Columbia – October 24, 2025 – Lake Victoria Gold Ltd. (TSXV: LVG | OTCQB: LVGLF |
FSE: E1K) ("LVG" or the "Company") is pleased to provide an update on the Q2 2025 exploration activities
conducted on the licenses LVG sold to Bulyanhulu Gold Mine Limited (“Buly”) (“the Project”) . Buly
acquired six licences from LVG under an Asset Purchase Agreement in 2022. Buly is owned by Twiga
Minerals Corporation, a joint venture between Barrick Mining Corporation (“Barrick”) and the
Government of Tanzania.
Exploration during Q2 2025 was focussed on testing with reverse circulation (RC) drilling the granite -
greenstone contact in the northwest, interpreted to be prospective, and developing and planning an
aircore (AC) drilling plan aimed at testing prospective areas considered to have a similar stratigraphic
sequence to Bulyanhulu Mine, and a RC drilling program to test geochemical anomalies identified in
previous AC drilling programs.
Q2 2025 Highlights
• 12 reverse- circulation (RC) holes drilled totaling 1,380 metres . Drilling tested the granite
greenstone contact which had been identified in the previous AC drilling and was considered to
be structurally favorable with possible dilation zones, and which returned anomalous Au in
associated favorable geology.
• Favourable geology confirmed - The drilling along the northwest trending contact intersected
mafic metavolcanics (greenstone) and quartz porphyry dykes, which display weak to moderate
deformation and have associated silica-sericite alteration, and localized disseminated pyrite and
quartz veining, promising for gold mineralization.
• Rock-chip samples from artisanal workings near zones of strong chlorite -sericite alteration,
indicate the presence of potentially mineralized structures.
The results to date reinforce the geological continuity between the Bulyanhulu Mine and the Tembo
Project area, validating LVG’s long-standing interpretation of the belt’s broader potential.
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Strategic Context
Under the Asset Purchase Agreement executed in 2022, LVG may receive up to US $45 million in
contingent payments from Barrick, subject to future discoveries or defined resource thresholds on these
licences.
Management Comments
Simon Benstead, Executive Chairman & CFO, stated: “ We are encouraged to see Barrick’s sustained
exploration momentum and technical validation across the Tembo-area licences. Their work continues to
confirm the fertility of this part of the Lake Victoria Goldfields, where LVG remains a significant stakeholder
through both our adjacent 100% -owned Tembo Project and the contingent upside tied to future
discoveries.”
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Marc Cernovitch, President & CEO, added: “Barrick’s methodical exploration is confirming the geological
architecture we’ve interpreted on our licence area. As they advance, LVG benefits from both the direct
geological insights and the potential for substantial contingent payments—creating a rare opportunity of
value addition through a combination of near-term potential production development at Imwelo and the
Tembo project, and discovery leverage through the Buly exploration.”
Next Steps
Barrick’s Q3 2025 program is focusing on ranking and prioritizing follow -up drill targets along the most
prospective structural corridors defined by the Q2 results and earlier geochemical anomalies.
Qualified Person
The scientific and technical information in this news release has been reviewed and approved by David
Scott, Pr. Sci. Nat., who is a Qualified Person as defined by National Instrument 43 -101 – Standards of
Disclosure for Mineral Projects. Mr. Scott is a Director and Officer of the Company.
Investor Relations Agreements
As previously announced on October 9, 2025, the Company has engaged SIDIS & Market IQ for investor
relations and capital market advisory services, and has made filings with the Exchange regarding its
investor relations contracts with SIDIS and Market IQ. The SIDIS contract is for a term of six months with
a fee of $ 100,000 to be paid $ 50,000 on TSX.v approval and $10,000 each month thereafter. This contract
is not renewable. The Market IQ contract is for a term of six months and is renewable on a month to
basis. The fee for this contract is $100,000 payable on TSX.v approval of the contract.
About Lake Victoria Gold (LVG):
Lake Victoria Gold is a rapidly growing gold exploration and development company listed on the TSX
Venture Exchange under the symbol LVG. Leveraging our unique position and experience, the Company
is principally focused on growth and consolidation in the h ighly prolific and prospective Lake Victoria
Goldfield in Tanzania.
The Company has a 100% interest in the Tembo project which has over 50 thousand meters of drilling and
is located adjacent to Barrick’s Bulyanhulu Mine. The Company also holds a 100% interest in the Imwelo
Project which is a fully permitted gold project west of AngloGold Ashanti’s Geita Gold Mine. With historical
resource estimates and a 2021 pre -feasibility study, the project is fully permitted for mine construction
and production, positioning it as a near-term development opportunity.
LVG has assembled a highly experienced team with a track record of developing, financing, and operating
mining projects in Africa with management, directors and partners owning more than 60% of the shares.
Notably, the Company is grateful for the validatio n that comes with the support and equity investment
from Barrick and recent strategic partnership with Taifa Group.
On Behalf of the Board of Directors of the Company,
Simon Benstead
Executive Chairman & CFO
Phone: +1 604-685-9316
Email: [email protected]
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For more information please contact:
Simon Benstead
Executive Chairman & CFO
Phone:+ 1 604-685-9316
Email: [email protected]
Marc Cernovitch
CEO & Director
Phone: +1 604-685-9316
Email: [email protected]
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Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Information
This news release includes certain “forward- looking information” within the meaning of applicable
Canadian securities legislation, including: future exploration and development plans with respect to the
Imwelo Project, contract work on the Imwelo Project by Taifa Mining, securing additional financing for the
development costs of the Imwelo project, the closing of the a cquisition of the Imwelo Project and the
concurrent financing, including the satisfaction of the closing conditions thereunder , and receipt of all
regulatory approvals, including the approval of the TSX Venture Exchange for the a cquisition and
financing. All statements in this news release that address events or developments that we expect to occur
in the future are forward- looking statements. Forward- looking statements are statements that are not
historical facts and are generally, although not always, identified by words such as “expect”, “plan”,
“anticipate”, “proj ect”, “target”, “potential”, “schedule”, “forecast”, “budget”, “estimate”, “intend” or
“believe” and similar expressions or their negative connotations, or that events or conditions “will”,
“would”, “may”, “could”, “should” or “might” occur. All such forward-looking statements are based on the
opinions and estimates of management as of the date such statements are made.
Forward-looking statements necessarily involve assumptions, risks and uncertainties, certain of which are
beyond LVG’s control, including risks associated with or related to: the completion of the acquisition of the
Imwelo project , the concurrent f inancing and related transactions, including receipt of all regulatory
approvals and third-party consents, the volatility of metal prices and LVG’s common shares; changes in tax
laws; the dangers inherent in exploration, development and mining activities; the unce rtainty of reserve
and resource estimates; not achieving development or production, cost or other estimates; actual
exploration or development plans and costs differing materially from the Company’s estimates; the ability
to obtain and maintain any necessa ry permits, consents or authorizations required for mining activities;
environmental regulations or hazards and compliance with complex regulations associated with mining
activities; climate change and climate change regulations; fluctuations in exchange rates; the availability
of financing; financing and debt activities; operations in foreign and developing countries and the
compliance with foreign laws, including those associated with operations in Tanzania and including risks
related to changes in foreign laws and changing policies related to mining and local ownership
requirements or resource nationalization generally, including in response to the COVID -19 outbreak;
remote operations and the availability of adequate infrastructure; fluctuations in price and availability of
energy and other inputs necessary for mining operations; shortages or cost increases in necessary
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equipment, supplies and labour; regulatory, political and country risks, including local instability or acts of
terrorism and the effects thereof; the reliance upon contractors, third parties and joint venture partners;
challenges to title or surface rights; the dependence on key personnel and the ability to attract and retain
skilled personnel; the risk of an uninsurable or uninsured loss; adverse climate and weather conditions;
litigation risk; competition with other mining companies; community support fo r LVG’s operations,
including risks related to strikes and the halting of such operations from time to time; conflicts with small
scale miners; failures of information systems or information security threats; the ability to maintain
adequate internal contr ols over financial reporting as required by law; compliance with anti -corruption
laws, and sanctions or other similar measures; social media and LVG’s reputation; and other risks disclosed
in the Company’s public filings.
LVG’s forward-looking statements are based on the opinions and estimates of management and reflect
their current expectations regarding future events and operating performance and speak only as of the
date hereof. LVG does not assume any obligation to update forward -looking statements if circumstances
or management’s beliefs, expectations or opinions should change other than as required by applicable law.
There can be no assurance that forward-looking statements will prove to be accurate, and actual results,
performance or achievements could differ materially from those expressed in, or implied by, these forward-
looking statements. Accordingly, no assurance can be given that any events anticipated by the forward-
looking statements will transpire or occur, or if any of them do, what benefits or liabilities LVG will derive
therefrom. For the reasons set forth above, undue reliance should not be placed on forward- looking
statements.