Au Gold files NI 43-101 report for Havelock

Executive Summary

• Au Gold Corp. filed an NI 43-101 technical report and announced conditional TSX Venture Exchange approval for the 100% acquisition of the 11,663-hectare Havelock gold-antimony project in Victoria, Australia, from Leviathan Gold Australia.
• Initial rock sampling conducted during the technical report preparation returned assays up to 12.20 g/t gold and 0.18% antimony, with the company planning follow-up exploration once the acquisition closes.
• The company engaged two investor relations firms to handle communications and market research, with combined monthly fees under $5,000.

Key Details

• Acquisition Target: 100% interest in the 11,663-hectare Havelock gold-antimony project, situated in the Victorian goldfields between Bendigo and Ballarat, Australia.
• Counterparty: Leviathan Gold Australia, a wholly owned subsidiary of Leviathan Metals Corp.
• Regulatory Status & Timeline: Received conditional approval from the TSX Venture Exchange; expected closing on or around March 4, 2026.
• Technical Report: NI 43-101 compliant report filed on SEDAR+ in connection with the acquisition.
• Rock Sample Assays: Seven select rock samples collected along the northern half of the Shaw-McFarlane trend and west of historic workings returned gold values ranging from below detection to 12.20 g/t Au.
• Highlight Sample: A milky white quartz float with disseminated stibnite and phyllically altered sediment selvages returned 12.20 g/t gold and 0.18% antimony, located approximately 1,300 metres northwest of the historic McFarlane shaft.
• IR Contract 1 (David Jan Consulting): Retained for investor relations services on an hourly, month-to-month basis. Contract dated Feb. 24, 2026. Monthly invoicing anticipated to be <$3,000. Consultant is arm's length, holds no current interest, and is eligible for stock options per TSXV policies.
• IR Contract 2 (Northern Venture Group Inc.): Retained for investor relations, market research, and digital marketing. Six-month term expiring July 31, 2026, with a monthly fee of $2,000. Contract dated Jan. 27, 2026, subject to TSXV approval. Principal Richard Mills and the firm are arm's length and own <2% of issued share capital.
• Qualified Person: William Wengzynowski, PEng, Au Gold's exploration manager, supervised the preparation of the technical information.
• Consideration: Specific purchase price or consideration terms were not disclosed in this release. (Refer to the company's Jan. 15, 2026 press release for full agreement details.)