Auriginal Receives Permit Approvals to Commence Roger Project Drilling

Executive Summary

• Auriginal Mining Corp. has received all required work permits and begun drill site preparation for a 5,200 m diamond drilling program at the Roger Project, slated to start on March 5, 2026.
• The program targets a newly interpreted volcanogenic massive sulphide (VMS) system beneath the existing gold‑copper resource, with downhole EM surveys in every new hole to improve vectoring.
• A preliminary 3D resource model highlights strong potential for expansion of both VMS and the historic porphyry Cu‑Au deposit, supporting a high‑grade base‑metal discovery objective.

Key Details

• Permits & Preparation: All necessary exploration work permits (ATI) have been received; drill sites are being prepared.
• Program Start Date: Anticipated commencement of drilling on March 5, 2026.
• Drill Length: Minimum 5,200 m of diamond drilling planned for the Roger mineralized system.
• Target Depth & Strike: Conductive plates at the 500 m vertical level will be tested across a 1.5 km strike length.
• Survey Methodology: Downhole electromagnetic (EM) surveys will be conducted in every new hole to refine targeting of the VMS horizon.
• Exploration Rationale: Recent reinterpretation suggests a deeper, gold‑rich VMS system underlies the historic porphyry Cu‑Au deposit; EM surveys on nine historical holes identified strong off‑hole conductors beneath existing drilling.
• Geological Context: A continuous sulphide‑bearing marker horizon extends ≥1.5 km within altered felsic to intermediate volcanic rocks, analogous to Agnico Eagle’s LaRonde 20N massive sulphide deposit.
• 3D Modeling: Preliminary Leapfrog® model validates historical drill data and indicates thickening of mineralization consistent with a volcanic dome/cryptodome heat source for VMS formation.
• Historical Intersections: Prior historic drilling intersected significant base‑metal sulphides on the NE and SW flanks of the interpreted dome, supporting the VMS hypothesis.
• Qualified Person: Technical information reviewed and approved by Charles Beaudry, P.Geo (1202) and géo. (311), Director & Qualified Person under NI 43‑101.

Notable Quotes

• “We believe this is a strong indication that the Roger porphyry mineralization remains open towards the NE and at depth, and our BHEM survey has identified conductors likely related to massive base‑metal sulphide mineralization.” – Peter Cashin, CEO, Auriginal Mining Corp.