January 6, 2026 – Vancouver, British Columbia – Daura Gold Corp. (TSXV:DGC) (the “Company” or “Daura”) is pleased to announce further high-grade surface sampling results from the previously announced vein extensions in the northern zone of the Company’s flagship Antonella Project (“Antonella” or the “Project”) in Ancash, Peru.
Antonella is adjacent to Highlander Silver Corp’s Bonita Project, located in a prolific metallogenic belt hosting significant deposits such as Antamina and Barrick’s past producing Pierina gold mine. The Project’s vein system is hosted in Tertiary volcanic rocks of the Calipuy Group and controlled by NW-SE trending faults, with silicification and argillic alteration halos up to 40 meters wide.
“These additional high-grade results from the northern vein extensions at Antonella, build on our recent discoveries and underscore the expanding mineralization footprint of the Antonella Project,” said Mark Sumner, CEO of Daura. “The northern veins at Antonella clearly warrant more attention as we work towards tying these zones together and advance SE towards Highlander’s Bonita project.”
Highlights of the Sampling Program:
- 18 rock chip samples were collected approximately 1km north of the Antonella main zone.
- Standout samples of
- 55.83 g/t Au & 220 g/t Ag; and
- 12.33 g/t Au & 99.1 g/t Ag.
- Additional high grade gold samples include:
- 2.81 g/t Au & 17.5 g/t Ag; and
- 1.36 g/t Au & 8 g/t Ag.
Figure 1(below) shows the recent sampling results with respect to previous sampling at Antonella North, together with highlighted sampling from Antonella Main.
The mineralization north of Antonella is associated with vein-type structures ranging from 0.3 to 1.0 m widths trending:
- N15° in the northern sector, where they outcrop over an approximate length of 90 m and contain high gold and silver grades;
- N348° in the southern sector, where the vein widths outcrops over a length of approximately 150 m and the mineralization is characterized by high gold and silver grades with the presence of lead, zinc, and copper; and
- N300° in the northeastern area, where the vein-type structures outcrop over approximately 120 m.
Next Steps
Daura will continue geological mapping and sampling across the Antonella concessions, when the community's permission is obtained. Geophysical surveys using magnetometry are planned to further define structures associated with mineralization. The results will guide drill target definition for upcoming exploration programs.
Technical Information and Quality Control / Quality Assurance
Grab samples were collected by the Company’s geologists and the individual samples, bagged, sealed and placed into sealed dispatch bags under the direct supervision of the company’s staff before being dispatched to Actlabs Skyline Peru, an arms-length laboratory, for preparation and analysis. The entire sample was dried and crushed to 75% passing 2mm, with splits pulverized to 95% passing 106 microns.
Gold was analyzed by 30g charge Fire Assay, with an Atomic Adsorption finish. Multi-element analysis was carried out on a 4-acid digest aliquot by Inductively Coupled Plasma Optical Emission Spectroscopy (ICP-OES) and over-range samples were subsequently determined by appropriate single element analyses, in accordance with Actlabs standard procedures.
The internal QA/QC program included the submission of 10% quality control materials including field duplicates, blanks and Certified Reference Material (CRM) standards. Coarse rejects and pulps are retained in secure storage for future verification or testing as required. QA/QC results were reviewed by the Company’s technical team, led by Martin Zegarra, and were found to be within acceptable limits.
Readers are cautioned that that grab samples are selective by nature and not necessarily indicative of similar mineralization on the Project.
Qualified Person
Stuart Mills QP, is the Company's qualified person as defined by NI 43-101 and has reviewed the scientific and technical information that forms the basis for portions of this news release. He has approved the disclosure herein. Mr. Mills is not independent of the Company, as he is the Company’s Vice President of Exploration.
About Daura Gold Corp.
Listed on the TSX Venture Exchange, Daura is advancing high-impact exploration projects in Peru’s renowned Ancash region. Daura owns a 100% undivided interest in over 15,900 hectares of exploration concessions in Ancash, including the 900-hectare Antonella target and the 2,900-hectares of contiguous concessions at Libelulas, which is the primary focus of Daura’s current exploration efforts.
For further information please contact:
Daura Gold Corp.
543 Granville, Suite 501
Vancouver BC V6C 1X8
William T.P. Tsang CFO and Secretary
(604) 669-0660
Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward Looking Information:
Information set forth in this news release contains forward-looking statements. These statements reflect management's current estimates, beliefs, intentions and expectations; they are not guarantees of future performance. Daura cautions that all forward-looking statements are inherently uncertain and that actual performance may be affected by a number of material factors, many of which are beyond Daura's control. Such factors include, among other things: future prices and the supply of gold and other precious and other metals; future demand for gold and other valuable metals; inability to raise the money necessary to incur the expenditures required to retain and advance the property; environmental liabilities (known and unknown); general business, economic, competitive, political and social uncertainties; results of exploration programs; risks of the mineral exploration industry; delays in obtaining governmental approvals; adverse weather conditions and failure to obtain necessary regulatory or shareholder approvals. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. Daura disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.
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