Kalo Gold Completes First Phase Drilling and Continues Field Program at Vatu Aurum Project, Fiji

Executive Summary

• Kalo Gold Corp. completed Phase 1 of its drilling program at the 100%‑owned Vatu Aurum Project in Fiji, testing 4 of more than 25 high‑priority targets.
• A total of 2,436.7 m (11 holes) of diamond drilling, 2,453 m of trenching (21 trenches), and 14,573 soil samples were completed across the Aurum Epithermal Field.
• Assay results are pending and expected in mid‑October 2025; these will be the first material test of gold grade and continuity for the project’s two identified mineralization styles.

Key Details

• Phase 1 Drilling: 2,436.7 m drilled in 11 holes targeting Dua and Rua epithermal upwelling zones (Namalau Trend) and QC1 & QC3 diatreme targets (Qiriyaga Complex).
• Trenching: 2,453 m across 21 trenches testing surface anomalies on Namalau, Buca, Loma Trends and the Qiriyaga Complex.
• Soil Sampling: 14,573 samples collected covering Aurum Prime, Wainikoro, and Coqeloa areas.
• Assay Timeline: Initial assay results from Phase 1 drilling expected mid‑October 2025; trench and soil sample results to follow shortly thereafter.
• Future Work: Planned follow‑up drilling on Namalau Trend feeder structures, expansion into untested Loma & Buca corridors, additional breccia‑hosted targets at Qiriyaga, and systematic testing of the remaining 25+ high‑priority targets.
• Operational Safety: Zero lost‑time incidents recorded year‑to‑date for field activities.
• Technical Oversight: Technical information reviewed and approved by Andrew Randell, P.Geo., qualified person (NI 43‑101).

Notable Quotes

“Our exploration to date supports the interpretation of two mineralization styles at Vatu Aurum… With assays pending and additional drilling planned, we are well‑positioned to create meaningful value for our shareholders.” – Terry L. Tucker, President & CEO.