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RUA GOLD Reports Further High-Grade Drill Results and Mineral Continuity at its Auld Creek Gold-Antimony Project
Resource drilling at the Auld Creek gold-antimony project in Reefton, New Zealand returned ACDDH123A: 2.2m @ 34.6 g/t AuEq (10.3 g/t Au & 11.3% Sb) from 228m, ACDDH127: 6.6m @ 24.9 g/t AuEq (10.5 g/t Au & 6.7% Sb) from 359m including 0.3m @ 43.6 g/t Au and 33.3% Sb, ACDDH130: 6.3m @ 14.4 g/t AuEq from 208m including 0.3m @ 69.2 g/t Au, and ACDDH121: 11.7m @ 5.0 g/t AuEq from 365m. Four rigs are drilling ahead of an updated Mineral Resource Estimate targeted for Q4 2026, a Fast-Track Approvals application in October 2026 and a Pre-Feasibility Study in December 2026.
Drill resultsRua Gold ($RUA | $NZAUF): Unlocking Reefton’s Historic Goldfield
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NewsRUA GOLD Reports Highest-Grade Drill Results to Date at the Auld Creek Gold-Antimony Project
Drilling at the Auld Creek gold-antimony project in Reefton, New Zealand returned 0.6m @ 136.2 g/t AuEq (82.9 g/t Au & 24.8% Sb) from 237.6m in ACDDH119, 2.9m @ 38.8 g/t AuEq from 226m in ACDDH112, and 32.0m @ 2.4 g/t AuEq from 332m in ACDDH104. Rua Gold completed 19,600m of resource drilling, with assays from 18 holes pending for an updated Mineral Resource estimate in Q4 2026. A Fast-Track Approvals application is planned for October 2026 and a PFS in December 2026. Darren Prins was appointed Interim CFO and Corporate Secretary.
Drill resultsRUA GOLD Appoints Tristan Kingcott to the Board of Directors
Tristan Kingcott has been appointed as an independent director of Rua Gold, nominated by Siren Gold Limited as its board nominee. Kingcott is Managing Director and Portfolio Manager, Zeta Resources within ICM Limited, holds a Bachelor of Commerce in Finance from the University of Alberta and is a CFA Charterholder. Brian Rodan has resigned from the Board of Directors.
ManagementRUA GOLD Files the Preliminary Economic Assessment for the Auld Creek Project
A Preliminary Economic Assessment technical report has been filed on SEDAR+ for the Auld Creek gold-antimony project in the Reefton Goldfield, West Coast of New Zealand. The final Mineable Stope Optimiser set in Table 14-21 of the PEA differs materially from the Mineral Resource Estimate released 5 May 2026, showing a -22–27% change in AuEq ounces due to additional geotechnical, engineering and economic factors, including partial extraction of a crown pillar, to meet reasonable prospects for eventual economic extraction at the PEA level.
Study resultsRUA GOLD Reports Strong Drill Results and Advances Pre-Feasibility Study at the Auld Creek Gold-Antimony Project
Drilling at the Auld Creek Gold-Antimony Project in New Zealand's Reefton Goldfield returned 2.7m @ 7.6 g/t AuEq (1.8 g/t Au & 2.7% Sb) from 269m and 0.9m @ 6.4 g/t Au from 77m in ACDDH073, 10.1m @ 2.2 g/t AuEq from 331m in ACDDH075, and 2.9m @ 5.6 g/t Au (incl 0.9m @ 15.9 Au) from 194m in ACDDH078. About 10,000 metres of the planned 19,000-metre program is complete, with the Pre-Feasibility Study due Q4 2026 and a Fast-Track Referral decision expected July 2026.
Drill resultsRUA GOLD Announces Positive PEA for the Auld Creek Gold-Antimony Project in Reefton, New Zealand
A preliminary economic assessment for the 100%-owned Auld Creek gold-antimony project in the Reefton Goldfield, New Zealand, shows an after-tax NPV5% of US$42 million and 17% IRR with 3.3-year payback at US$3,300/oz gold and US$27,000/t antimony, rising to US$113 million and 36% at US$4,700/oz gold. Initial capital is US$133 million, with average annual production of ~27koz AuEq over 5.5 years, LOM 147koz AuEq, cash costs US$1,400/oz and AISC US$1,850/oz. A 19,000m drill program is underway, a Fast-Track Referral Application has been submitted, and a prefeasibility study is targeted for Q4 2026.
Study resultsRUA GOLD Submits Fast-Track Referral Application for Auld Creek Project in the Reefton Goldfield, New Zealand
A Fast-Track Referral application has been submitted for the Auld Creek Project in the Reefton Goldfield, New Zealand, seeking approval as a starter mine under New Zealand's Fast-Track Approvals regime, which would cover mining permits, resource consents, water use permissions and wildlife approvals; a decision is anticipated over the coming three months. Auld Creek is proposed as an underground operation with an initial mine life of up to eight years, about 200 employees and an estimated NZ$240 million regional economic contribution. A Preliminary Economic Assessment is expected in May 2026, with a Preliminary Feasibility Study targeted for Q4 2026.
CorporateRUA GOLD Reports High-Grade Gold Results from Supreme and Caledonian in the Reefton Goldfield, New Zealand
Drilling at the Supreme prospect in the Reefton Goldfield, New Zealand returned 0.9m @ 26.9g/t Au from 178m in SPDDH003 and 3.1m @ 3.2g/t Au from 202m plus 7.0m @ 1.2g/t Au from 230m in SPDDH002, extending the down-plunge extent of the resource from 250m to 400m and to roughly 230m depth. Supreme holds an Inferred Mineral Resource of 1.46Mt @ 1.96g/t, containing 92koz Au. At Caledonian, 1,579m of diamond drilling returned 4.0m @ 6.9g/t Au from 265m, including 1m @ 11.5g/t Au.
Drill resultsRUA GOLD Reports Extensions Along Strike and at Depth at the Auld Creek Gold-Antimony Project, Reefton Goldfield
Drilling at the Auld Creek gold-antimony project in New Zealand's Reefton Goldfield extended mineralization 400m north of the resource envelope in hole ACDDH064, taking strike length beyond 1,060 metres from 870m, while ACDDH065 intersected mineralization 550m downhole, showing continuity to 540m below surface versus 300m previously; assays for both are pending. Reported assays include ACDDH058 at 1.4m @ 29.1 g/t AuEq (25.5 g/t Au, 1.6% Sb) from 173m and ACDDH059 at 1.2m @ 14.3 g/t AuEq from 270m. A Fast-track referral application is targeted for month-end.
Drill resultsRUA GOLD Receives Approval to Commence Exploration Drilling at the Glamorgan Project on New Zealand’s North Island
Regulatory approval has been received to begin exploration drilling at the Glamorgan epithermal gold project in the Hauraki Goldfield on New Zealand's North Island, covering nine drill pads to test three targets: Sutcliff, Wires Ridge and Tairua. A fully funded initial program of approximately 9,000m is planned, with drilling expected to commence in Q4 2026. Construction of protective fencing, exploration camps and drill pads will begin immediately following ecological checks. Glamorgan adjoins OceanaGold's Wharekirauponga deposit.
Drill resultsRUA GOLD Files 43-101 Technical Reports for the Reefton and Glamorgan Projects in New Zealand
NI 43-101 technical reports for the Reefton Project (South Island) and Glamorgan Project (North Island), New Zealand, both with effective dates of February 27, 2026 and prepared by RSC Consulting Ltd., have been filed on SEDAR+. The updated Auld Creek mineral resource estimate comprises an Indicated Resource of 0.3Mt @ 3.18g/t Au and 1.2% Sb (31koz Au, 3kt Sb; 54koz AuEq) and an Inferred Resource of 1.25Mt @ 2.0g/t Au and 0.8% Sb (79koz Au, 10kt Sb). A 19,000-metre, four-rig drill program began 2 March 2026, with a PEA in H1 2026 and PFS in H2 2026.
Study resultsRUA GOLD’s Auld Creek Project Qualifies for New Zealand’s 6-Month Fast-Track Approvals Process
The Auld Creek Project in the Reefton Goldfield, New Zealand has been approved for referral to the process under New Zealand's Fast-Track Approvals Act 2024, a one-stop-shop covering mining permits, resource consents, water-use permissions and wildlife approvals. Rua Gold expects to submit its substantive Fast-Track application in Q4 2026, with full permitting by mid-2027 if successful. A PEA was completed in early 2026 and a PFS by Mining One and Pitch Black is targeted for Q4 2026. The proposed underground operation has an initial eight-year mine life, about 200 employees and an estimated NZ$240 million regional economic contribution.
CorporateRUA GOLD Approved to List on the New Zealand Stock Exchange
Approval has been received for a secondary listing on the NZX Main Board, with trading to commence at 10.00am New Zealand time on February 23, 2026 under the symbol RGI. RUA GOLD's primary listing remains on the TSX under "RUA" and on the OTCQB under "NZAUF", and existing shareholders need take no action. The company holds over 120,000 hectares in New Zealand's Reefton Goldfield and the Glamorgan Project in the Hauraki district.
CorporateRUA GOLD Announces Uplisting to Toronto Stock Exchange
Rua Gold's common shares will be voluntarily delisted from the TSX Venture Exchange effective at the close of market on Friday, February 13, 2026, and will begin trading on the Toronto Stock Exchange at the opening of market on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, under the existing ticker symbol RUA. The shares remain listed on the OTCQB under NZAUF, and shareholders need take no action. The company's projects are Reefton and Glamorgan in New Zealand.
CorporateRUA GOLD Provides Outlook and Growth Catalysts for 2026
A 2026 plan outlines four drill rigs at the Reefton Project on New Zealand's South Island, with three at the Auld Creek target for step-out resource expansion and one testing other targets, plus an updated NI 43-101 Technical Report expected by the end of February. Following an upsized January 2026 financing, the Company has approximately C$38 million in cash. A Fast-track referral application for Reefton is targeted for Q1 2026, with a decision anticipated in Q2 2026 and a mining permit application by end-2026. At Glamorgan on the North Island, an initial 5,000-metre, two-rig drill program is planned over six months, with drill permits anticipated in Q2 2026.
CorporateRUA GOLD Closes C$33 million Financing
An upsized private placement closed for aggregate gross proceeds of approximately $33,000,720 through the issuance of 30,000,654 common shares at $1.10 each, comprising a 22,727,200-share LIFE Offering for $24,999,920 and a concurrent 7,273,454-share offering for approximately $8,000,800. Raymond James Ltd. and Cormark Securities Inc. were co-lead agents, receiving cash fees of about $1,359,800 and 1,236,182 compensation warrants. Net proceeds are for exploration and development at the Reefton and Glamorgan projects in New Zealand and working capital. The company also granted 1,375,000 options at $1.43 and 100,000 DSUs.
FinancingRUA GOLD Announces Upsizing of Brokered Offering
A previously announced brokered private placement has been upsized to gross proceeds of up to $24,999,920, consisting of 22,727,200 common shares at $1.10 per share, with Raymond James Ltd. and Cormark Securities Inc. as joint bookrunners and co-lead agents alongside Beacon Securities Ltd. The agents' option to sell up to an additional 15% of shares has been removed. Net proceeds are for exploration and development at the Reefton and Glamorgan projects in New Zealand and working capital, with closing expected on or about January 28, 2026.
FinancingRUA GOLD Announces $25 Million Financing
A brokered and non-brokered private placement for up to $25 million has been launched at $1.10 per common share: 18,190,000 shares for up to $20,009,000 through Raymond James Ltd. and Cormark Securities Inc. as joint bookrunners, plus up to 4,550,000 shares for up to $5 million non-brokered. Both offerings are expected to close on or about January 28, 2026, subject to TSXV approval. Proceeds are for exploration and development at the Reefton and Glamorgan projects in New Zealand and working capital.
FinancingRUA GOLD Engages ICP Securities Inc. For Automated Market Making Services
ICP Securities Inc. has been engaged to provide automated market making services using its ICP Premium™ algorithm, for a monthly fee of C$7,500 plus applicable taxes. The agreement commenced November 1, 2025 with an initial term of four months, automatically renewing for one-month terms; there are no performance-based factors and no options or other compensation are being issued. Separately, 200,000 options were granted to Simon Delander at an exercise price of $1.02, exercisable for five years, vesting 100,000 on October 20, 2026 and 100,000 on October 20, 2027.
CorporateRUA GOLD Bolsters Executive Team with Appointment of Simon Delander, Vice President, Risk, Stakeholder & Regulatory Affairs
Simon Delander has been appointed Vice President, Risk, Stakeholder & Regulatory Affairs at Rua Gold, a newly created role leading permitting of the Reefton Project in New Zealand along with regulatory compliance, government and community relations, and ESG risk management. He was most recently Vice President at Endura Mining (formerly Federation Mining) and previously held senior roles at Evolution Mining and MMG. The Company also agreed to pay Capital Gain Media Inc. an additional aggregate cash fee of US$120,000 under its August 4, 2025 investor relations agreement.
ManagementRUA GOLD Strengthens Management Team with Appointment of VP, Exploration
Emmett D'Urso has been appointed Vice President, Exploration at Rua Gold, working with COO Simon Henderson; he has more than 13 years of mineral exploration experience, including orogenic gold work in the Victorian Goldfields and roles at Global Ore Discovery and De Grey Mining. He was granted 100,000 options at $0.78 exercisable for five years, vesting in thirds on October 1, 2026, 2027 and 2028, and 140,778 DSUs were granted to non-executive directors at a deemed price of $0.70. The company engaged Global One Media Group Pte. Ltd. for digital marketing from October 1, 2025 to March 31, 2026 at USD$5,500 monthly.
ManagementRUA GOLD reports High-Grade Intercepts at Auld Creek, Including 17m @ 9.8g/t AuEq and 8m @ 8.9g/t AuEq, Extending Strike of Current Resource
Drilling at the Auld Creek target, part of the Reefton Project on New Zealand's South Island, returned 17m @ 9.8g/t AuEq (3.6g/t Au & 1.5% Sb) from 155m in ACDDH039, including 10m @ 15.3g/t AuEq, and 8m @ 8.9g/t AuEq (6.2g/t Au & 0.6% Sb) from 158m in ACDDH037. Seven holes extended the resource to 300m vertical depth and 620m strike, ahead of a planned NI 43-101 resource update at year-end. Drilling at Cumberland's Gallant lode has paused after 16 holes for 2,370m, while rock chips at Bell Hill, 34km south of Reefton, returned 14.2 g/t and 14.3 g/t Au.
Drill resultsRUA GOLD Expands Reefton Drill Program and Provides Strategic Outlook
An expanded, fully funded 12-month exploration program has begun at the Reefton Project on New Zealand's South Island, with a third drill rig being mobilized and 4,000 metres of diamond drilling planned at Auld Creek over the next four months using two rigs, targeting the Bonanza and Fraternal ore shoots and an Auld Creek resource of over 300,000 gold-equivalent ounces by end-2025. The third rig will test high-grade shoots at Cumberland, and Glamorgan drilling is expected in Q4 2025.
Drill resultsRUA GOLD Announces the Grant of Deferred Share Units
145,417 deferred share units have been granted to non-executive directors of RUA GOLD at a deemed price of $0.68 per DSU, under the Company's DSU Plan dated July 24, 2024. The DSUs are subject to a one-year vesting period, with each DSU entitling the holder to one Common Share when the holder ceases to be a director.
CorporateRUA GOLD Provides Exploration Update and 2026 Outlook for the Auld Creek Gold-Antimony Project, Reefton Goldfield
Drilling at the Auld Creek gold-antimony project in New Zealand's Reefton Goldfield returned 3.0m @ 21.27 g/t AuEq (4.5 g/t Au and 3.9% Sb) from 137m in ACDDH050, 3.4m @ 4.18 g/t AuEq from 152.7m in ACDDH055 and 5.1m @ 7.27 g/t AuEq from 240.4m in ACDDH056, extending the deposit strike by 250m to 870m. Three rigs operate from January 2026, with an updated NI 43-101 Reefton technical report due February 2026, PEA work being tendered, and a Fast Track referral application targeted for the first half of 2026.
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