Maiden drilling to test 4.7km Trunkey gold corridor

• Regulatory approvals received for maiden drilling at Trunkey Creek Gold Project
• Drilling to commence in early September 2026, targeting a 4.7km gold-mineralised corridor
• High-grade surface gold results up to 1,930g/t Au provide compelling targets for the drill campaign

Argent Minerals Ltd has received regulatory approvals to commence its maiden drilling campaign at the 100%-owned Trunkey Creek Gold Project, located approximately 9km southeast of the Kempfield Project in New South Wales. The drilling, scheduled to begin in early September 2026, will systematically test a 4.7km gold-mineralised structural corridor identified through historical workings, surface geochemistry, and structural mapping. Trunkey has previously yielded exceptional high-grade surface gold results, including rock chip assays of up to 1,930g/t Au. The Phase 1 drill program will consist of approximately 1,000m of drilling in 10 holes, with the potential to expand based on initial results. Orange-based Chief Drilling has been appointed as the drilling contractor.