A2 GOLD CORP. ANNOUNCES APPOINTMENT OF GABE KASSOS AS CHIEF GEOLOGIST

TONOPAH, Nev., Feb. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ – A2Gold Corp. („A2Gold“ or the „Company“) (TSXV: AUAU) (OTCQX: AUXXF) (FRA: RR7) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Gabe Kassos as Chief Geologist effective immediately. 

Mr. Kassos is a geologist with over 20 years of experience in mineral exploration and mining, with deep expertise in Nevada-style gold systems and a proven track record of generating value through brownfields exploration, resource growth, and mine life extension. His experience spans multiple gold deposit types including Carlin-type, disseminated- and vein-type epithermal, orogenic, and skarn deposits, with project experience across the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Brazil.