Distributed on behalf of K2 Gold Corporation
Gold surged past $4,600 an ounce, hitting all-time highs. Central banks are buying at a record pace. Analyst calls for $5,000, even $6,000 gold – or higher no longer seems far-fetched. Ed Yardeni of Yardeni Research says there’s a strong possibility we could see $10,000 gold over the next four years, thanks to massive government deficits, geopolitical stress, and inflationary issues. And not only will those catalysts continue to boost the price of gold, but also related stocks, like K2 Gold Corporation (TSXV: KTO) (OTCQB: KTGDF), Newmont Corporation (NYSE: NEM) (TSX: NGT), AngloGold Ashanti (NYSE: AU), B2Gold (NYSE: BTG) (TSX: BTO), and Alamos Gold (NYSE: AGI) (TSX: AGI).
Plus, demand from investors and central banks remains near record highs.
According to the World Gold Council, as gold prices shattered records about 53 times in 2025, annual inflows into physically backed gold ETFs rocketed to $89 billion, “the largest on record as the gold price delivered its strongest performance since 1979. In turn, global gold ETFs’ assets under management (AUM) doubled to an all-time high of US$559 billion, with holdings reaching a historic peak of 4,025t, up from 3,224t in 2024.”
Plus, in the third quarter of 2025, global central banks pushed their net purchases to 220 tonnes, a 10% year over jump, and a 28% jump quarter over quarter, with no clear signs of slowing demand.
One of the Beneficiaries is K2 Gold Corporation (TSXV: KTO) (OTCQB: KTGDF)
K2 Gold Corporation just announced its plan to commence drilling at the Company's Si2 Project, located near Tonopah, Nevada, on or about January 21, 2026.
The drill program will test a series of high-priority structural and geochemical targets generated through comprehensive geological studies completed in 2025, along with recently acquired geophysical information, including fluid-inclusion analysis, alteration mineralogy, age dating, an integrated structural interpretation, and IP survey. These studies collectively indicate that Si2 represents the upper levels of a large, intact low-sulphidation epithermal system proven to carry gold, with strong potential for higher-grade gold mineralization preserved at depth.
Highlights
· The drill program is fully funded and will consist of up to 2000 metres over 4-6 drill holes. Drilling is expected to commence on January 21, 2026.
· In 2023, K2 drilled 4 holes at the Si2 Project. Drilling demonstrated increasing gold values with depth; however, the holes were terminated in anomalous but sub-economic gold grades. Subsequent alteration and fluid inclusion studies indicate that the 2023 drill holes were within 50-100 meters of the interpreted boiling zone of the epithermal system.
· The 2026 program will test priority structural corridors at greater depths, targeting the interpreted optimal boiling-zone horizon of the epithermal system.
· Geological characteristics observed at Si2 are considered analogous to AngloGold Ashanti's nearby 16.3Moz Au Silicon Project[i] which has emerged as one of the most significant new epithermal gold discoveries in the Walker Lane Trend.
"Based on new results and interpretations, Si2 is now a highly compelling project, from a technical perspective," stated Anthony Margarit, President & CEO of K2 Gold. "The fluid-inclusion work was a true turning point - it told us unequivocally that the system is intact, preserved, and that K2's 2023 drilling came close, but was not deep enough to test the boiling zone - the critical horizon where significant amounts of gold can be deposited in similar systems. When you combine that with our newly completed alteration studies, age dating, geophysical information and the striking similarities to AngloGold Ashanti's Silicon discovery, we believe we are about to drill one of the most exciting new epithermal targets in the Walker Lane."
Compelling Analogue to AngloGold Ashanti's Silicon Project
The Si2 Project shares multiple geological and structural characteristics with AngloGold Ashanti's Silicon Project (renamed the Arthur Gold Project):
· Volcanic-hosted, low-sulphidation epithermal systems in Nevada - both located within a highly endowed gold belt that favours structurally controlled deposits.
· Steam-heated alteration "cap" at surface - a classic upper-level feature that can mask stronger gold zones at depth in intact epithermal systems.
· Fault-controlled plumbing systems - mineralizing fluids in both districts are focused along major structures that control higher-grade targets.
· Zoned epithermal architecture - alteration patterns at Si2 are consistent with being above the productive gold horizon, similar to early-stage interpretations at Arthur.
· Depth as the primary opportunity - both systems rely on drilling beneath shallow, surficial alteration to test the projected boiling zone where grades commonly improve.
Program Overview
The drill program will comprise 4-6 reverse circulation holes totaling up to 2,000 metres, designed to systematically test the interpreted boiling-zone horizon at depth along the highest-priority structures defined by the Company's integrated geological model.
Other related developments from around the markets include:
Newmont announced third quarter 2025 results and declared a dividend of $0.25 per share. "Newmont delivered a robust third quarter performance, producing approximately 1.4 million attributable gold ounces and generating a third-quarter record of $1.6 billion in free cash flow, marking the fourth consecutive quarter with over $1 billion in free cash flow," said Tom Palmer, Newmont's Chief Executive Officer. "We are making significant progress on the cost savings initiatives announced at the beginning of the year, enabling us to meaningfully improve our 2025 guidance for several cost metrics, while maintaining our outlook for production and unit costs in a rising gold price environment. As I prepare to retire at year-end, I am confident that Newmont is well positioned to continue delivering strong performance under Natascha Viljoen's leadership, as she assumes the role of Chief Executive Officer at the beginning of 2026."
AngloGold Ashanti and certain of its affiliates have entered into a definitive with Augusta Gold Corp. to acquire all issued and outstanding shares of common stock of Augusta Gold at a price of C$1.70 per share of common stock in cash. The Price implies a fully-diluted equity value for Augusta Gold of approximately C$152 million (approximately US$111 million). The Price represents a premium of approximately 28% to the closing price of Augusta Gold’s common stock on the Toronto Stock Exchange on 15 July 2025, the day prior to the announcement of the Transaction and 37% to the volume-weighted average share price over the 20 days prior to announcement of the Transaction. Additionally, in connection with the Transaction, AngloGold Ashanti will provide funds for the repayment of certain stockholder loans (which amounted to approximately US$32.6 million at 31 March 2025). The Transaction allows AngloGold Ashanti to further consolidate its footprint in the Beatty District by acquiring Reward, a permitted, feasibility stage project, the Bullfrog deposit, and all tenements surrounding each of these properties. The acquired properties are adjacent to AngloGold Ashanti’s claims in the Beatty District and will provide additional Mineral Resources to AngloGold Ashanti’s inventory.
B2Gold announced that operations at the Fekola Complex in Mali continue to operate uninterrupted, and all permits and licenses remain in good standing with the State of Mali. Milling and mining activities at the Fekola Mine are operating at full capacity and the Company reiterates its 2025 gold production guidance for the Fekola Complex of 515,000 to 550,000 ounces. In addition, the Company confirms all exploration and exploitation permits are valid and in good standing and have not been impacted by the recent permit revocations in Mali, which were largely a result of inactivity and failure to comply with the provisions of the 2023 Mali Mining Code. Issuance of the Fekola Regional exploitation permit is in the final stages of approval and is anticipated to be received shortly. B2Gold remains focused on ensuring the Fekola Complex continues its track record of safe and reliable gold production, providing economic benefits and jobs to the surrounding communities and to the State of Mali.
Alamos Gold Inc. reported fourth quarter and annual 2025 production. The Company expects to provide updated three-year production and operating guidance in February 2026, coinciding with the completion of the Expansion Study for the Island Gold District. “Our fourth quarter production totaled 141,500 ounces, consistent with the third quarter but below guidance due to lower than planned production from our Canadian operations. Mining and processing rates were lower than expected due to severe winter weather late in December which impacted access to the sites, as well as other operational challenges. Despite these challenges, we delivered a record quarter and year financially and made significant progress on our growth initiatives,” said John A. McCluskey, President and Chief Executive Officer. “From an operational perspective, this past year was not reflective of our long-term track record, nor our strong outlook. We expect a substantial improvement from our operations in 2026 and low-cost growth from the Island Gold District to drive production significantly higher over the next several years. As we will be outlining in the Island Gold District Expansion Study next month, we expect this growth to continue with a clear path to one million ounces of annual production by the end of the decade.”
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