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Kalo Gold Launches Major District-Scale Airborne Geophysics And Lidar Survey at Vatu Aurum Project, Fiji
VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / January 7, 2026 / Kalo Gold Corp. (TSXV:KALO) ("Kalo" or t...
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[{"type":"text","content":"Kalo Gold Launches Major District-Scale Airborne Geophysics And Lidar Survey at Vatu Aurum Project, FijiVANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / January 7, 2026 / Kalo Gold Corp. (TSXV:KALO) (\"Kalo\" or the \"Company\") announces that it has committed to a district-scale, helicopter-borne airborne geophysics and LiDAR survey across its 100%-owned Vatu Aurum Project in Fiji, to be executed by Pioneer Exploration Consultants Ltd., with acquisition scheduled to commence in late January 2026, subject only to final aviation and regulatory clearances. The program will acquire high-resolution magnetic, radiometric and LiDAR data over approximately 5,700 line-kilometres and is designed to directly refine structural interpretation and prioritise drill targets for the Company's 2026 drilling program.\"This project wide airborne geophysics and LiDAR survey will provide the structural, geological and alteration framework required to support the prioritisation of drill targets, as well as identify new targets in this highly prospective terrain ahead of our 2026 drilling program,\" said Terry L. Tucker, President and Chief Executive Officer of Kalo Gold Corp.Survey Scope and ObjectivesThe airborne program will comprise a high-resolution magnetic and radiometric survey together with LiDAR and orthophotography over the Vatu Aurum Project (Figure 1).The survey is designed to:define regional and district-scale structural architecturerefine lithological and alteration domainsidentify and prioritise structural corridors and feeder zonessupport drill targeting across the Vatu Aurum ProjectIdentify new targetsExecution, Data Integration and Next StepsThe airborne surveys will be executed by Pioneer Exploration Consultants Ltd., a Canada-based geophysical and remote sensing consultancy with extensive experience delivering helicopter-borne airborne geophysics and LiDAR programs for major and mid-tier mining companies globally. Data will be processed and reviewed during acquisition to enable real-time geological interpretation and, upon completion, will be integrated into Kalo's district-scale geological model to prioritise drill targets and guide the Company's 2026 drilling program. Updates will be provided as acquisition and interpretation milestones are reached.QUALIFIED PERSONThe technical information in this news release was prepared, reviewed, and appro...