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Desert Gold Advances Barani Gravity Plant Installation and Confirms July 19th, 2026 Commissioning Target at SMSZ Project, Western Mali
Delta, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - May 5, 2026) - Desert Gold Ventures Inc. (TSXV: DAU) (FSE: QXR2) (OTCQB: DAUGF) (the "Company") is pleased to
About this update from Desert Gold Ventures Inc.
[{"type":"text","content":"Delta, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - May 5, 2026) - Desert Gold Ventures Inc. (TSXV: DAU) (FSE: QXR2) (OTCQB: DAUGF) (the \"Company\") is pleased to provide an update on development activities at its Barani East site gravity plant and associated site infrastructure within the Company's 100% owned Senegal Mali Shear Zone (\"SMSZ\") Gold Project in western Mali.Updated Ground Developments at BaraniDevelopment activities at Barani are now advancing, transitioning from initial mobilization into active enabling works. During this period, the Company completed broad-scale site clearing, surveying, initial foundation excavation, and ancillary infrastructure preparation, significantly improving overall site readiness ahead of plant delivery (Figure 1). A total footprint of approximately 52,000 square meters has been cleared across key operational areas, including the process plant site, workshop, and stockpile zones. Survey control has been established, and initial foundation excavation has commenced, positioning the site for construction activities upon arrival of the processing equipment. Supporting works, including perimeter fencing, access control infrastructure, and fabrication of ancillary steel components, are also progressing.Desert Gold's CEO Jared Scharf commented \"Site preparations at Barani East are progressing well. With the gravity plant now on its way to the port in Dakar, the company is closer than ever to achieving our goal of gold production. I look forward to providing the market with additional guidance as major milestones are achieved.\"Figure 1. A) Ongoing Surveying and field staking for site layout; B and C) Earthworks and initial footing within the proposed plant area; D) Area fencing and steel preparation staged on site.Water supply development continues to advance as a critical parallel workstream. The company commissioned AGR-Consulting to complete a geophysical targeting program utilizing electromagnetic profiling and conductivity contrast interpretation across 15 survey lines. The program identified 13 priority borehole targets, exceeding initial expectations. Drilling of the first borehole is currently underway, with favorable hydrogeological conditions interpreted between 60 and 90 meters depth (Figure 2).Figure 2. Initial groundwater borehole drilling to support plant operability and site...