Toronto, Ontario – March 23, 2026 – KO Gold Inc. (CSE:KOG) (OTCQB:KOGDF) (“KO Gold” or the “Company“) is pleased to announce, following its news release dated March 16, 2026, that its common shares commenced trading on the OTCQB Venture Market at the open of trading on March 20, 2026 under the symbol “KOGDF”. The OTCQB listing marks an important milestone for the Company as it advances its district-scale land position in the Otago Gold District on New Zealand’s South Island and prepares for an active 2026 exploration and drilling season.
“Listing on the OTCQB marks a key milestone for KO Gold as we expand our market presence and improve accessibility for U.S. investors,” said Greg Isenor, President and CEO of KO Gold. “We believe this broader North American exposure will help grow our shareholder base and enhance the Company’s profile at a pivotal time, as we advance exploration in the Otago Gold District in New Zealand and maintain a steady flow of news.”
The OTCQB, operated by OTC Markets Group Inc., is a recognized U.S. public market for entrepreneurial and development-stage companies that meet current reporting standards. Trading on the OTCQB is expected to enhance the Company’s visibility among U.S. investors and provide greater accessibility for trading in U.S. dollars during U.S. market hours. Real-time quotes and market information will be available on the OTC Markets website under the ticker “KOGDF”, supporting increased liquidity and broader investor engagement.
The Company’s common shares will continue to trade on the Canadian Securities Exchange under the symbol “KOG”.
Qualified Person Statement
All scientific and technical information contained in this news release was prepared and approved by Paul Ténière, P.Geo., Vice President of Exploration and Director of KO Gold Inc. who is a Qualified Person as defined by NI 43-101.
About KO Gold Inc.
KO Gold is a Canadian junior exploration company listed on the CSE under “KOG”. The Company’s strategy is to acquire and explore highly prospective gold properties within the Otago Gold District in New Zealand. KO Gold presently has four 100%-owned exploration permits within the Otago Gold District for a combined land package of 400 km2 (including the Carrick Range exploration permit application). The Company’s Smylers Gold, Hyde, and Glenpark EPs are located adjacent to OceanaGold’s Macraes Gold Mine and the Carrick EP hosts the historic Carrick Goldfield which holds promise as a significant gold deposit near Santana Minerals’ Bendigo-Ophir Gold Project. The Company also has an NSR on three additional permits, Garibaldi, Raggedy Range, and Rough Ridge South totaling 340 km2. KO Gold has spent over C$3M in exploration and drilling on its permits in the Otago Gold District over the past five years including RC and diamond drilling on its Smylers Gold EP.
For further information, please contact:
Greg Isenor, President and CEO, Director
Tel: (902) 832-5555
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.kogoldnz.com
KO Gold Inc.
Suite 802 – Sun Tower, 1550 Bedford Highway
Bedford, Nova Scotia
B4A 1E6 Canada
The CSE has neither approved nor disapproved the contents of this news release. Neither the CSE nor its Market Regulator (as that term is defined in the policies of the CSE) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this news release.
Forward-Looking Information
Forward-looking statements in this news release include, but are not limited to, statements regarding: the completion of the balance of the Private Placement; the receipt of shareholder approval by written consent and other required regulatory approvals; the anticipated timing of such approvals and any additional closings; the intended use of proceeds of the Private Placement; and the payment of finder’s fees and issuance of finder’s warrants, if any.
Forward-looking statements are based on the reasonable assumptions, estimates and opinions of management as of the date of this news release and are subject to a number of known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results or events to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include, without limitation: the risk that shareholder approval may not be obtained or may be delayed; the risk that required regulatory or exchange approvals may not be obtained on a timely basis or at all; changes in market conditions; the Company’s ability to complete the Private Placement on the terms announced or at all; and the risk that the proceeds of the Private Placement may not be used as currently anticipated.
Although the Company believes that the assumptions and expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, there can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate, and actual results may differ materially from those anticipated. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. The Company expressly disclaims any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by applicable law.
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