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K2 GOLD APPOINTS JESSICA VAN DEN AKKER AS CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER AND CORPORATE SECRETARY

K2 Gold Corp. has appointed Jessica Van Den Akker as chief financial officer (CFO) and corporate secretary, effective immediately.

Jessica Van Den Akker, CPA, CA, brings more than 20 years of financial leadership experience across the mining, energy and emerging technology sectors. She has held senior executive roles with both private and public companies, including CFO and corporate secretary positions at Kore Mining, Hive Blockchain, Globalblock and Fiore Management.

Her expertise spans corporate finance, capital markets, mergers and acquisitions, governance, and regulatory compliance. She has successfully executed complex financings, cross-border tax planning, corporate restructurings and major transactions, including over $200-million in financings and the spinout of Karus Gold.

In addition to her executive roles, Ms. Van Den Akker is an active corporate director, currently serving as chair of the audit committee at Kenorland Minerals, Tristar Gold and GR Silver Mining, and chair of the customer experience committee at the Parking Corp. of Vancouver.

She is also engaged in the industry and community, having served as interim chief executive officer of the Association for Mineral Exploration and Tristar Gold as well as a director and treasurer for several non-profit organizations.

Her record of disciplined capital allocation, transparent reporting and strong governance will provide a solid foundation for K2 Gold as it advances exploration and permitting activities at its flagship Mojave project.

"As K2 prepares to launch its most comprehensive exploration program in the company's history, the company's fiscal and administration needs have grown significantly. Ms. Van Den Akker's experience in capital markets and finance will be a welcome addition to the company," stated John Robins, executive chairman.

K2 Gold would like to extend its sincere gratitude to Robert Scott, who has served as the company's chief financial officer, and to Jeff Dare, who has served as corporate secretary. Both have played important roles in guiding K2's financial stewardship and governance through a critical period of growth and development.

Corporate update

Incentive stock options: The company has granted 500,000 stock options to Ms. Van Den Akker, chief financial officer and corporate secretary, at an exercise price of 42 cents per common share, for a term of five years. The options were granted in accordance with and are subject to the terms of the company's stock option plan and the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange. The options will vest in accordance with the company's stock option plan.

About K2 Gold Corp.

K2 Gold is a member of Discovery Group and is focused on advancing gold exploration projects in mining-friendly jurisdictions across the Western United States and Canada. The company's flagship Mojave project covers 5,830 hectares and includes multiple previously drilled oxide gold targets. Since acquiring the project, K2 has advanced exploration through geochemical, geophysical and remote sensing surveys, as well as RC (reverse circulation) drilling. Notable past drill highlights include 4.0 grams per tonne gold over 86.9 metres from surface at the Dragonfly zone and 1.69 grams per tonne gold over 41.15 metres at the Newmont zone.

K2 also holds the Si2 gold project in Nevada and the Wels project in Yukon, Canada. K2 Gold is committed to responsible exploration, indigenous and community engagement, and advancing high-quality projects through a collaborative and technically disciplined approach.

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