Mr. Peter Gianulis reports

A2 GOLD DRILLS 2.9 G/T GOLD OVER 20 METRES AT MCINTOSH ZONE

A2 Gold Corp. has released assay results from three recently completed core drill holes at its 100-per-cent-owned Eastside gold-silver project, located near the town of Tonopah, Nevada. The results continue to demonstrate the scale, continuity and resource growth potential of the Eastside mineral system, strengthening confidence as the company finalizes targets for its 18,000-metre (m) RC (reverse circulation) drill program, set to begin on or around Jan. 19.

Selective drilling highlights (cut-off of 0.15 gram per tonne (g/t)):

• Hole ES-331 intersected 2.9 g/t gold (Au) and 9.8 g/t silver (Ag) over 20 metres (starting at 430 metres), including 4.9 g/t Au and 12.1 g/t Ag over 10.7 metres (from 439 metres). In addition, 2.3 g/t Au and 6.3 g/t Ag over 4.6 metres (from 458 metres) and 3.2 g/t Au over 4.6 metres (from 474 metres).
• Hole ES-337 deviated by approximately 70 metres from the target and intersected 1.9 g/t Au over 3.0 metres (from 426.7 metres).
• Hole ES-338 intersected 1.14 g/t Au and 16.3 g/t Ag over 16.8 metres (from 352 metres), including 5.0 g/t Au and 26.4 g/t Ag over 3.1 metres (from 358 metres).

Gold and silver mineralization was extended down to a vertical depth of 480 metres (approximately 70 metres deeper than previously known mineralization in the 2021 program), with 3.25 g/t Au and 3.37 g/t Ag over 4.6 metres, ending at 478 metres from surface. ES-331 was drilled vertical, ES-337 was drilled with a 65-degree angle and ES-338 was drilled with a 60-degree angle. True thickness and widths are not known at this stage.

Geological interpretation

The drill holes were designed to test mineralization continuity and grade distribution within the Eastside structural corridor. Broad mineralized intervals with internal higher-grade zones reinforce the interpretation of a laterally extensive and vertically continuous gold-silver system. These results will continue to derisk the project and further support the company's strategy of resource expansion through systematic infill and stepout drilling.

Peter Gianulis, chief executive officer of A2 Gold, commented: "These drill results represent another important step in demonstrating the scale and quality of the Eastside system. The drill program was to test the vertical extensions beyond the 2021 drill program. Hole ES-331 was an exceptional hole and deepened known mineralization down a further 70 metres from our previously deepest hole. We continue to see strong gold and silver mineralization across multiple zones, with thicknesses and grades that are highly supportive of future resource growth. These results will be a key input into our upcoming NI 43-101 mineral resource update expected in early 2026 and have significantly improved our confidence as we finalize targets for our upcoming 18,000-metre RC drill program scheduled to commence on or around Jan. 19, 2026.

"The upcoming RC program will focus on three core objectives: infill drilling at McIntosh and Castle to connect and strengthen existing subzones; stepout drilling at both areas to expand the mineralized footprint; and testing high-priority exploration targets generated from our recently completed, project-wide geophysics program. We believe this work positions Eastside as a compelling resource growth story with meaningful upside for shareholders."

QA/QC (quality assurance/quality control) and assay information

All drill core samples were logged, split and securely transported to American Assay Labs preparation facility in Sparks, Nev. Gold analyses were completed using standard fire assay with atomic absorption finish, with samples returning over 10 g/t Au reassayed using gravimetric methods. Silver and multielement analyses were completed using ICP (inductively coupled plasma) methods. A rigorous quality assurance and quality control program was employed, including the insertion of certified reference materials, blanks and field duplicates at regular intervals. The company believes the analytical results to be accurate and reliable.

Qualified person

Andy Wallace is a certified professional geologist (CPG) with the American Institute of Professional Geologists and is the qualified person under National Instrument 43-101, Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects, who has reviewed and approved the scientific and technical content of this news release. Mr. Wallace is a consultant to the company.

About Eastside

The Eastside gold-silver project is located in Esmeralda county, Nevada, approximately 20-plus miles northwest of Tonopah, within the prolific Walker Lane trend. The project hosts a current inferred resource of 1.4 million ounces of gold and 8.8 million ounces of silver, with mineralization open in all directions. Eastside covers a 92-square-kilometre land package that includes multiple high-priority zones such as McIntosh, Castle and other exploration targets yet to be named.

About A2 Gold Corp.

A2 Gold owns three highly prospective gold projects in the United States, all of which are in the mining-friendly jurisdiction of Nevada. A2 Gold's flagship, district-scale Eastside gold-silver project hosts a large and expanding gold and silver resource, and is in an area of excellent infrastructure. Preliminary metallurgical testing indicates that both oxide and sulphide gold mineralization at Eastside is amenable to heap leaching.

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