Stellar AfricaGold - Regolith Mapping and Lidar Survey Commenced at Zuenoula Gold Project, Cote d'ivoire

Executive Summary

• Stellar AfricaGold announced the commencement of an integrated regolith mapping, rock‑chip sampling and UAV‑LiDAR survey program at its Zuénoula Gold Project in Côte d’Ivoire.
• The LiDAR survey will cover ~21 km² using a DJI Matrise 300 RTK drone with Zenmuse L2 sensor, delivering ~94 points/m² density and sub‑5 cm horizontal/4 cm vertical accuracy.
• The combined datasets are intended to refine structural interpretation, improve understanding of regolith development and gold dispersion, and prioritize future drilling targets; the program is slated for completion by end‑March 2026 (weather permitting).

Key Details

• Contractor: SEMS Exploration Côte d’Ivoire SARL engaged for integrated mapping and LiDAR work.
• Regolith Mapping Program
• Systematic geological traverses, rock‑chip sampling, soil geochemistry integration.
• Utilises RED/FRED regolith classification system (Relict Erosional Depositional / Ferruginous Relict Erosional Depositional).
• Led by a West African regolith specialist with >30 years Birimian experience.
• UAV LiDAR Survey
• Coverage: ~21 km² of priority areas within the Zuénoula permit.
• Platform: DJI Matrice 300 RTK drone equipped with Zenmuse L2 LiDAR sensor, flown at ~150 m AGL.
• Technical specs: ~94 points/m² point‑cloud density; horizontal accuracy ≈5 cm; vertical accuracy ≈4 cm; orthophoto resolution 1–3 cm.
• Survey to require ~38–42 flights and is expected to be completed within a week, subject to weather/site access.
• Program Objectives
• Enhance understanding of structural architecture, subtle topographic features, regolith development, and gold dispersion pathways.
• Generate high‑resolution Digital Terrain Models (DTM) and orthophoto imagery for target generation and future drill planning.
• Joint Venture Context
• Zuénoula Project is a 395.78 km² early‑stage exploration permit jointly held by Stellar’s subsidiary Aucrest SARL and MetalsGrove Mining Ltd.’s subsidiary MetalsGrove CDI Pty Ltd.
• MetalsGrove may earn up to 50 % interest with US$3 M of exploration spend, or up to 80 % with US$6 M spend (per JV agreement disclosed Dec 9 2025).
• Management Commentary
• CEO J. François Lalonde highlighted the importance of the datasets for advancing the exploration strategy and unlocking gold potential in central Côte d’Ivoire.

Notable Quotes

“These programs will provide critical datasets to better understand regolith development, structural controls and gold dispersion patterns across the project area.” – J. François Lalonde, President & CEO, Stellar AfricaGold Inc.