Kairos Gold Inc. (TSXV: KIRO) has completed its Phase Three drilling program at the Oro Brillante target within its 100%-owned Las Garillas property in Chile's Coquimbo Region, and is advancing with a 10-hole, approximately 3,200-metre Phase Four expansion program expected to commence within approximately 20 days. Phase Three comprised 11 drill holes, with a final hole added based on geological observations during drilling. The announcement signals a continued acceleration of the company's district-scale exploration strategy, which investors may be watching closely as assay results from multiple holes remain pending.

Key Points

  • Kairos Gold Inc. (TSXV: KIRO) is a Calgary-based mineral explorer focused on Chilean gold, silver, and copper projects
  • Phase Three drilling at Oro Brillante was completed September 26, 2026, encompassing 11 drill holes
  • Phase Four will consist of approximately 3,200 metres across 10 expansion-focused holes, targeting open mineralised zones
  • Investors should watch for assay results from Holes 1 through 11, which are being released in batches as laboratory analysis is completed

Phase Three Wrap-Up and Geological Rationale for Phase Four at Oro Brillante

Phase Three drilling commenced June 15, 2026, originally designed as a 10-hole, approximately 3,100-metre infill program intended to delineate the known mineralised system and support a future resource evaluation. Geological observations during drilling prompted Kairos to add an eleventh hole, OB-26-11, to better define continuity and geometry between existing holes on Platform IV. Following demobilisation of equipment on September 26, 2026, a restoration team began reclamation activities at areas affected by a significant weather event in August. Core logging, cutting, and sampling remain ongoing as results are integrated with data from earlier campaigns.

Phase Four Expansion Strategy Targets Open Mineralised Zones

With positive core observations from Phase Three indicating open mineralised zones, Phase Four will shift emphasis from infill drilling to expansion. The 10-hole, approximately 3,200-metre program is designed to extend known zones and identify new mineralisation. Kairos' technical team is refining the Phase Four plan to support an improved three-dimensional geological model for future resource calculations. The company's existing exploration permit authorises up to 21 drill holes, providing the regulatory flexibility needed to execute the expanded program. CEO Michelle DeCecco noted that upon Phase Four completion, the company expects to have drilled a total of 31 holes exceeding 9,500 metres in aggregate.

Assay Results Pending as New Field Station Supports District Operations

Complete assay results for Holes 1 and 2 remain outstanding after the laboratory identified 36 samples with copper values above 0.5% requiring additional analytical methods, extending the timeline. Approximately 330 samples from Holes 3, 4, and 5 were dispatched to Santiago on September 25, 2026, while Holes 6 through 11 are still being processed. Separately, Kairos has established a field operations base, named Estación La Higuera, in the La Higuera de Rapel area under a land-use agreement, providing centralised core processing, equipment storage, and logistical support across its growing exploration portfolio.

Maiden Drilling Program Planned for Nearby Carmona Property

Management is advancing planning for an inaugural drilling program at the Carmona property, located approximately 7 km from Las Garillas. The release states this program is expected to commence following the completion of Phase Four at Oro Brillante. Kairos holds a portfolio of 17,201 hectares across three Chilean projects positioned within the Chilean mega-porphyry belt. The scientific and technical content in the announcement was reviewed and approved by Rodrigo Vásquez Amin, P.Geo., acting as Qualified Person under National Instrument 43-101.