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Drill Results

KO Gold Announces Application for OTCQB Venture Market Listing and Q2 2026 Drilling Plans in the Otago Gold Belt, New Zealand

By The Northwire Desk — AI Analysis Mar 16, 2026 · 08:01 KOG · 0.3 KO Gold Inc.
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Executive Summary

  • KO Gold Inc. has filed an application to have its common shares listed on the OTCQB Venture Market, aiming to increase U.S. investor visibility and trading accessibility.
  • The company plans to commence reverse‑circulation (RC) and diamond drilling in Q2 2026 on its 100% owned Smylers Gold and Carrick exploration permits in New Zealand’s Otago Gold District.
  • KO Gold holds four fully owned permits covering ~400 km² plus NSR interests on three additional permits (~340 km²), with over C$3 million already invested in exploration over the past five years.

Key Details

  • OTCQB Application: Submitted to OTC Markets Group; no new securities will be issued; current CSE trading under “KOG” continues.
  • DTC Eligibility: Company intends to pursue Depository Trust Company clearance for U.S. electronic settlement, subject to DTC approval.
  • Permits Owned: Smylers Gold, Glenpark, Hyde, Carrick (100% owned) – total ~400 km².
  • NSR Royalties: Garibaldi, Raggedy Range, Rough Ridge South – additional ~340 km².
  • Exploration Investment: > C$3 million spent on RC and diamond drilling across permits in the last five years.
  • Drilling Plans Q2 2026:
  • Initiate RC & diamond drilling on Smylers Gold EP to test continuity of historic gold intercepts adjacent to OceanaGold’s Macraes Mine.
  • Commence drilling on Carrick EP targeting historic high‑grade quartz vein zones; twin‑hole and step‑out programs planned.
  • Regulatory Context: Application for access agreement with NZ Department of Conservation (DOC) for Carrick EP drilling; New Zealand’s fast‑track permitting regime cited as favorable.
  • Strategic Rationale: Proximity to emerging Bendigo‑Ophir Gold Project (Santana Minerals) and the broader Otago Gold Belt enhances district‑scale discovery potential.

Notable Quotes

“KO Gold has assembled a highly prospective land position in the Otago Gold Belt, and we are now preparing to test several priority targets through drilling,” said Greg Isenor, CEO of KO Gold. “Our OTCQB listing will also broaden our investor reach as we advance exploration across our Otago gold portfolio.”

All scientific and technical information prepared by Paul Ténière, P.Geo., VP Exploration & Qualified Person (NI 43‑101).

Read the original news release →

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