Zodiac Gold completes trenching at Todi project

Executive Summary

• Zodiac Gold completed its initial trenching program at the Ben Ben target (326.8 m total length, 363 samples) and will begin sampling analysis with results expected in October.
• The trenching supports technical understanding and drill targeting for the upcoming maiden drill program on the Todi gold project in Liberia.
• Historical high‑grade channel samples from Ben Ben (up to 71 g/t Au) and strong Arthington intercepts underscore the target’s discovery potential.

Key Details

• Trenching Scope: Four trenches, total length 326.8 m; 363 soil samples collected at 1 m intervals.
• Sampling & QA/QC: Samples taken in channels along trench walls; blanks and duplicates included for quality control.
• Result Timeline: Laboratory assay results to be released in October 2026.
• Technical Rationale: Trenching designed to (i) test continuity of high‑grade mineralization identified in artisanal pits, (ii) evaluate trends from anomalous soil samples, and (iii) enhance structural models for drill targeting.
• Geological Context: Ben Ben lies on the southeastern extension of the Arthington area within the 16‑km gold‑in‑soil anomaly on the Todi shear zone; host rocks are sheared amphibolite and melanocratic gneiss, consistent with known mineralization.
• Historical High‑Grade Channel Samples at Ben Ben:
• 0.65 m @ 53.60 g/t Au
• 0.44 m @ 71.00 g/t Au
• 1.75 m @ 6.23 g/t Au (including 0.7 m @ 15.06 g/t Au)
• 2.50 m @ 2.58 g/t Au (including 1.25 m @ 4.21 g/t Au)
• 0.87 m @ 6.38 g/t Au
• 2.95 m @ 1.80 g/t Au (including 0.52 m @ 5.44 g/t Au)
• Arthington Drill History (for context): 6,836 m of drilling in 37/39 holes with notable intercepts:
• 18 m @ 4.67 g/t Au (incl. 1 m @ 55.9 g/t Au)
• 9.65 m @ 7.50 g/t Au (incl. 3 m @ 20.36 g/t Au)
• 6 m @ 10.60 g/t Au (incl. 3 m @ 20.45 g/t Au)
• 25.9 m @ 2.1 g/t Au (incl. 9.14 m @ 4.2 g/t Au)
• Next Steps: Ongoing detailed geological mapping and additional channel sampling; preparation for the maiden drill program at Ben Ben slated for later in 2026.

Notable Quotes

“The completion of our first trenching program at Ben Ben marks an exciting step forward… High‑grade results from artisanal pits, combined with the continuity already demonstrated at Arthington, give us confidence that Ben Ben could evolve into a significant new discovery.” – David Kol, CEO, Zodiac Gold Inc.