Sankamap Advances Toward Inaugural Drilling at Kuma Property in the Solomon Islands

Executive Summary

• Sankamap Metals Inc. announced the preparation and mobilization for its inaugural drill program at the 4,500‑ha Kuma property in the Solomon Islands, with drilling slated to start in February 2026.
• Field activities have completed initial drill pad construction, camp set‑up, and rock sampling (44 samples shipped for analysis) to refine target selection.
• Historical surface sampling on Kuma has returned high‑grade values up to 13.5 g/t Au and 11.7 % Cu, underscoring the property's strong exploration potential.

Key Details

• Property Overview: Kuma property (4,500 ha) located ~37 km SE of Honiara; situated on a trend that hosts Lihir (71 Moz Au) and Panguna (19.3 Moz Au + 5.3 Mt Cu).
• Field Mobilization:
• Drill pad construction completed.
• Camp construction underway, expected completion in coming weeks.
• Field crew mobilized for rock sampling and prospecting.
• Sampling Program:
• 44 surface rock samples collected (Nov 2025) and shipped to ALS Global (Brisbane) for geochemical analysis and hyperspectral characterization.
• Sampling aimed at refining geological models, targeting alteration, Cu‑Au anomalies, and geophysical responses.
• Historical High‑Grade Results:
• Boulder/soil grab samples up to 13.5 g/t Au and 11.7 % Cu reported from Kuma.
• Drilling Timeline: Program expected to commence in February 2026 once drill rig arrives on Guadalcanal.
• Quality Assurance: Samples processed under ISO/IEC 17025‑compliant procedures at ALS Global; fire assay (50 g) for Au and multi‑acid digestion for 34 elements performed.
• Strategic Context: Kuma lies ~15 km south of the operating Goldridge Mine (8.4 Moz Au), providing established in‑country support and infrastructure.

Notable Quotes

• “We are excited to launch our inaugural drill program at Kuma… drilling on track to begin in February 2026.” – John Florek, CEO
• “Historical sampling has returned values of up to 13.5 g/t Au and 11.7 % Cu, underscoring the exceptional exploration potential.” – John Florek, CEO