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Drill Results Routine +

Multiple Geophysical Datasets Support Increased Target Dimensions at Hank Copper-Gold Discovery, HWY 37 Project, Golden Triangle

Kingfisher transitions from discovery to definition as geophysical data confirms multi-kilometer porphyry footprint at Hank

Executive Summary

The most recent news (April 2, 2026) provides an integrated geophysical and petrographic update for the Hank Cu-Au discovery. Key findings include a 3.5 x 4.4 km low-resistivity zone interpreted as a hydrothermal clay alteration blanket and a >2 km wide chargeability anomaly coincident with a potassic alteration core. Petrographic analysis of hole HW-25-011 confirmed high-fertility indicators (bornite, tennantite) and electrum grains. Additionally, the company granted 4.375M stock options at $0.66 and hired Adelaide Capital for investor relations.

Material Impact

The news is Routine - Positive. While the geophysical footprint is massive and confirms the scale of the system, it is an incremental follow-up to the "Material - Positive" discovery announcement of hole HW-25-011 in late 2025. - Technical Validation: The data provides the "road map" for the 2026 drill program, reducing the risk of "blind" step-outs. - Scale: The 3.5 x 4.4 km footprint suggests a system of significant regional scale, typical of major Golden Triangle porphyries. - Market Readiness: The hiring of IR and the option grants at $0.66 (significantly higher than 2025 levels of $0.17-$0.32) indicate management's shift toward aggressive marketing and a higher valuation floor following the $30M raise.

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Company Overview

Kingfisher is a BC-based explorer focused on the HWY 37 Project in the Golden Triangle. The project has evolved from an epithermal gold target (Hank) to a major porphyry Cu-Au discovery. The Williams and Hank targets are the primary focus, with 2025 drilling proving that high-grade copper-gold mineralization extends significantly to depth (e.g., 234m of 1% CuEq).

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