Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - July 14, 2026) - Zodiac Gold Inc. (TSXV: ZAU) (OTCQB: ZAUIF) (FSE: K19) ("Zodiac Gold" or the "Company"), a West-African gold exploration company, is pleased to announce the commencement of a new diamond drilling program at its flagship Arthington discovery, a cornerstone of the Company's district-scale 2026 exploration strategy along the highly prospective 16-kilometre Monterra Trend (Map 1) at the Todi Gold Project in Liberia.
Key Objectives:
The program is expected to comprise a minimum of 3,000 metres of drilling, with scope to expand to as much as 5,000 metres depending on assay results and the continuity of mineralization encountered.
Exploration will be completed using a diamond drill rig, with the possibility of adding a second rig in Q4 2026 to accelerate drilling and turnaround of results.
Drilling at Arthington will run concurrently with the Company's ongoing exploration activities at the Ben Ben to Youth Camp targets located along strike to the southeast.
This program is designed to:
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aggressively expand known mineralization both along strike and at depth (Map 1),
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sharpen geological confidence through materially increased drill density, and
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drive the Company toward a planned mineral resource estimate.
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Critically, drilling is also intended to demonstrate the broader scale potential of the Arthington discovery and, together with the ongoing exploration at the Ben Ben and Youth Camp targets, unlock the substantial district-scale opportunity across the Monterra Trend.
"We are extremely excited to commence this next phase of drilling at our flagship Arthington discovery," stated David Kol, President & CEO of Zodiac Gold. "Following three highly successful drilling campaigns totaling more than 6,800 metres and an exceptional mineralization hit rate, we believe Arthington is evolving into a significant gold system with substantial growth potential. This 3,000-metre program is designed to materially expand the known mineralized footprint along strike and at depth while increasing drill density in support of our planned mineral resource estimate, and we are prepared to increase the program to as much as 5,000 metres should results continue to warrant it.
Importantly, we believe this new drill campaign has the potential to significantly increase our resource base and further demonstrate the district-scale nature of the Monterra Trend. With more than 16 kilometres of highly prospective strike length and multiple mineralized targets already identified, we are only beginning to unlock the value of the Monterra Trend. As we continue to advance Arthington and simultaneously explore the Ben Ben to Youth Camp corridor, as well as our ongoing regional exploration programs, we believe Zodiac is positioning itself to define a substantial gold district capable of supporting long-term growth and creating significant value for our shareholders."