A2Gold Doubles Down in Nevada with Major Silver-Gold Acquisition

TONOPAH, NV – March 06, 2026 – A2Gold Corp. has significantly bolstered its presence in America’s premier mining state, announcing a binding agreement to acquire the district-scale Taylor Gold-Silver Project in eastern Nevada. The deal with private explorer White Pine Precious Metals Inc. effectively doubles A2Gold’s prospective land holdings to approximately 230 square kilometers, positioning the company as a formidable player in the prolific Great Basin.

The acquisition, valued at over C$10 million in shares plus US$1 million in cash considerations, provides A2Gold with a 100% interest in a 117-square-kilometer property rich with history and brimming with untapped potential. The Taylor Project is not just another exploration play; it's a drill-ready asset with historical production, established infrastructure, and a diverse portfolio of precious and strategic metals, including a significant, historically-defined silver resource.

A Strategic Expansion in a Tier-1 Jurisdiction

This transaction marks a pivotal move in A2Gold's declared strategy to build a leading Nevada-focused discovery platform. By adding the Taylor Project to its portfolio, the company creates a powerful one-two punch alongside its flagship Eastside Gold-Silver Project. While Eastside is a large, low-sulphidation epithermal system, Taylor introduces a complementary geological setting with different mineralization styles.

"The acquisition of the Taylor Project represents an important step in building A2Gold into a leading Nevada-focused precious metals exploration company," stated Peter Gianulis, CEO of A2Gold, in the official announcement. He emphasized that while Eastside remains the flagship asset, Taylor introduces a second, district-scale project with multifaceted potential. "Projects of this scale and potential in Nevada rarely become available," he added.

Nevada is globally recognized as a Tier-1 mining jurisdiction due to its stable regulatory framework, established infrastructure, and unparalleled geological endowment. The Taylor Project is situated in an active exploration corridor, neighboring operations and exploration projects by industry giants like KGHM, Freeport-McMoRan, and Rio Tinto. This strategic positioning not only validates the region's prospectivity but also ensures access to a skilled labor force and established supply chains.

More Than Just Silver: A Multi-Commodity Treasure Chest

The Taylor Project's immediate appeal lies in a 2018 technical report which outlined a historical resource of approximately 11 million ounces of silver in the Measured and Indicated categories. However, this estimate was calculated using a silver price of just US$17 per ounce. With silver prices recently surging past US$80 per ounce, the economic potential of this known mineralization has been dramatically redefined. The original report's sensitivity analysis suggests that at higher prices, the resource could expand significantly, a prospect A2Gold will surely investigate.

Beyond the historical silver, the project boasts compelling evidence of shallow, oxide gold mineralization. A 3km by 10km gold-in-soil anomaly has been defined, and historical drilling has already hit paydirt. Intercepts like 1.02 g/t gold over 18.3 meters and 0.68 g/t gold over 24.4 meters, both starting at surface, point to the potential for a near-surface, bulk-tonnage gold deposit.

Perhaps the most intriguing strategic element of the acquisition is Taylor's significant antimony potential. Antimony is designated a critical mineral by the United States government, essential for defense, energy, and high-tech applications. With the U.S. heavily reliant on imports from China and Russia, domestic sources are of paramount strategic importance. The Taylor district hosts two historic antimony mines, with past production reporting grades as high as 76%. Recent surface samples have returned values up to 21.6% antimony, and geochemical surveys have outlined a three-kilometer-long anomaly. As the market for this critical metal tightens and prices climb, the antimony at Taylor could evolve from a geological curiosity into a major value driver for A2Gold.

Reviving a Legacy with Modern Technology

The Taylor district is steeped in mining history, with records showing silver production dating back to the 1870s. More recently, from 1981 to 1984, a modern operation produced approximately 3.77 million ounces of silver. This legacy of production is a powerful proof of concept, demonstrating that the mineral system is robust and well-endowed.

Crucially, A2Gold is not starting from scratch. The project is fully permitted for drilling and benefits from substantial existing infrastructure, including water rights, electrical power access, and a network of roads. This allows the company to bypass years of permitting and development hurdles and move directly to aggressive exploration.

Furthermore, the seller, White Pine Precious Metals, invested heavily in modern exploration techniques over the past three years. Extensive geophysical surveys—including gravity, magnetic, and induced polarization—have been completed, creating a rich dataset that has already defined numerous high-priority drill targets. Most historical drilling in the district was shallow, rarely testing below 150 meters. A2Gold now has the opportunity to use this modern data to probe deeper for the potential source of the surface mineralization, targeting theorized Carbonate Replacement Deposits (CRD) and a larger porphyry system at depth.

A Well-Funded Path to Discovery

The structure of the deal involves A2Gold issuing 8.66 million common shares, valued at C$10 million, along with US$1 million in staged cash payments. White Pine will retain a net smelter royalty, aligning the previous owner's interests with A2Gold's future success.

This acquisition comes at a time when A2Gold is in a robust financial position. The company recently reported having approximately C$15 million in cash and maintains a strong balance sheet with minimal debt. This financial strength is critical, as it provides the capital necessary to simultaneously advance its flagship Eastside project while launching an aggressive exploration program at Taylor.

As Peter Gianulis noted, "A2Gold is in a strong financial position with a solid balance sheet and the capital necessary to aggressively advance both Eastside and Taylor." By acquiring a drill-ready, district-scale project with a historical resource, multiple discovery targets, and significant strategic value, A2Gold has firmly established its path toward becoming a major discovery platform in the heart of American mining.