Kalo to begin geophysics, lidar survey at Vatu Aurum

Mr. Terry Tucker reports KALO GOLD LAUNCHES MAJOR DISTRICT-SCALE AIRBORNE GEOPHYSICS AND LIDAR SURVEY AT VATU AURUM PROJECT, FIJI Kalo Gold Corp. has committed to a district-scale, helicopter-borne airborne geophysics and lidar survey across its 100-per-cent-owned Vatu Aurum project in Fiji, to be executed by Pioneer Exploration Consultants Ltd., with acquisition scheduled to commence in late January, 2026, subject only to final aviation and regulatory clearances. The program will acquire high-resolution magnetic, radiometric and lidar data over approximately 5,700 line kilometres and is designed to directly refine structural interpretation and prioritize drill targets for the company's 2026 drilling program. "This project-wide airborne geophysics and lidar survey will provide the structural, geological and alteration framework required to support the prioritization of drill targets as well as identify new targets in this highly prospective terrain ahead of our 2026 drilling program," said Terry L. Tucker, president and chief executive officer of Kalo Gold. Survey scope and objectives The airborne program will comprise a high-resolution magnetic and radiometric survey, together with lidar and orthophotography, over the Vatu Aurum project. The survey is designed to: Define regional- and district-scale structural architecture; Refine lithological and alteration domains; Identify and prioritize structural corridors and feeder zones; Support drill targeting across the Vatu Aurum project; Identify new targets. Execution, data integration and next steps The airborne surveys will be executed by Pioneer Exploration Consultants, a Canada-based geophysical and remote sensing consultancy with extensive experience delivering helicopter-borne airborne geophysics and lidar programs for major and mid-tier mining companies globally. Data will be processed and reviewed during acquisition to enable real-time geological interpretation and, upon completion, will be integrated into Kalo's district-scale geological model to prioritize drill targets and guide the company's 2026 drilling program. Updates will be provided as acquisition and interpretation milestones are reached. Qualified person The technical information in this news release was prepared, reviewed and approved by Andrew Randell, PGeo, principal of SGDS Hive, a qualified person as defined by National Instrument 43-101 of the Canadian Securities Administrators. Mr. Randell is independent of the company and has verified the data disclosed, having conducted multiple site visits and direct supervision of the exploration program. About Kalo Gold Corp. Kalo Gold is a discovery-focused gold exploration company advancing the 367-square-kilometre Vatu Aurum project on Vanua Levu, Fiji. The project covers a large, preserved epithermal gold district within a volcanic back-arc setting, where systematic exploration has defined multiple priority targets across structurally controlled corridors. Kalo holds a 100-per-cent interest in two special prospecting licences and is focused on applying disciplined, data-driven exploration to advance drill-ready targets. We seek Safe Harbor.