Austral Gold contractor employee dies at Guanaco

Mr. Stabro Kasaneva reports AUSTRAL GOLD ANNOUNCES WORKPLACE FATALITY AT GUANACO PLANT Austral Gold Ltd. has seen a fatal incident at its Guanaco mine in Chile, resulting in the death of an employee from a contractor company that provides plant service support at the operation. Emergency protocols were immediately initiated to assist those on site, support employees and contractors, and notify the relevant authorities to commence an investigation. The company extends its deepest condolences to the employee's family, colleagues and friends during this difficult time. The safety and health of everyone involved in the company's operations have always been and shall remain Austral Gold's paramount priority. The company is committed to working closely with the relevant authorities to determine the cause of this tragic incident and to ensure the continued safety of its work force. About Austral Gold Ltd. Austral Gold is a growing gold and silver mining producer building a portfolio of quality assets in the Americas based on three strategic pillars: production, exploration and equity investments. Austral continues to lay the foundation for its growth strategy by advancing its attractive portfolio of producing and exploration assets. We seek Safe Harbor.