Morocco Strategic Minerals Corporation (TSXV: MCC) announced new surface sampling results from its Tamdghoust research permit in Morocco's western High Atlas, extending a known mineralised trend approximately 2,800 metres north of the historic Aït Zekri mine. The 48-sample programme returned gold values up to 2.57 g/t Au alongside notable copper and silver results, broadening the company's exploration targets. Separately, the company announced the grant of 4,920,000 stock options effective September 15, 2026. Investors may be watching closely as MCC advances drilling preparations across its High Atlas portfolio.

Key Points

  • Morocco Strategic Minerals Corporation (TSXV: MCC)
  • 48-sample surface programme at Tamdghoust extended the mineralised trend approximately 2,800 metres north of Aït Zekri, returning gold results up to 2.57 g/t Au
  • 4,920,000 stock options granted at an exercise price of C$0.25, exercisable over five years from September 15, 2026
  • First drilling anticipated before end of 2026, subject to permits, site preparation, and contractor availability

Tamdghoust Surface Sampling Extends Aït Zekri Gold Trend Northward

The 48-point surface sampling programme at Tamdghoust, conducted on the permit situated north of the historic Aït Zekri mine, extended the known mineralised trend by approximately 2,800 metres along strike. The top gold results included 2.57 g/t Au in sample TM-GB-0006, 2.33 g/t Au in TM-GB-0016, 1.68 g/t Au in TM-GB-0010, and 1.37 g/t Au in TM-GB-0021. Fourteen of the 48 samples returned values above 0.20 g/t Au. The company states that newly identified occurrences display geological characteristics similar to those observed at the Aït Zekri mine, supporting the interpretation of a broader northward-extending mineralised trend.

Copper and Silver Results Add Multi-Metal Dimension at Tamdghoust

In addition to gold, the programme revealed meaningful copper and silver values at several locations within the permit. Standout results included 4.27% Cu and 193 g/t Ag in sample TM-GB-0049, and 2.57% Cu and 88 g/t Ag in TM-GB-0048. Silver-only highlights reached 143 g/t Ag in TM-GB-0008 and 121 g/t Ag in TM-GB-0050. The company states that these multi-metal results provide additional follow-up exploration targets and support continued geological and structural evaluation of the Tamdghoust vein system. The release notes that further mapping, systematic sampling, and drilling will be required to establish continuity, geometry, and extent of mineralisation.

Historic Aït Zekri Drilling Context and Advancing Drill Preparations

A compilation by GoldMinds Geoservices collated 18 historic diamond drill holes totalling approximately 2,018.6 metres at Aït Zekri, with assay data available for a significant portion. Historic intercepts included 2.85 g/t Au over 2.00 metres in SAZ-17 and 1.99 g/t Au over 6.00 metres in SAZ-13. Mineralisation has been identified to approximately 180 metres below surface and remains open at depth. Across its western High Atlas portfolio, MCC states it is accelerating drill-readiness activities including site clearing, access road establishment, permit applications, and contractor coordination, with first drilling targeted before end of 2026.

Stock Option Grant Details for Directors, Officers, and Team Members

Concurrent with the exploration update, MCC announced the grant of 4,920,000 stock options to directors, officers, and team members, effective September 15, 2026. Each option entitles the holder to acquire one common share at an exercise price of C$0.25 for a period of five years. The grants were made under the company's existing stock option plan. The immediate share price impact was not clear from available public information. The scientific and technical content of the release was approved by Merouane Rachidi, Ph.D., P.Geo., an independent qualified person under National Instrument 43-101.