• Dakota Gold completed a 17,273-meter drill campaign at the Richmond Hill oxide heap-leach gold project, supporting a pre-feasibility study due in Q4 2026.
• The program is expected to underpin an updated resource estimate, a refined metallurgical model, and a single optimized mine plan with sequencing.
• Long-lead power infrastructure moved forward with an electrical substation build slot secured through Black Hills Energy.
• Management cited more than USD 100 million in treasury, including a USD 107 million cash position as of March 31, 2026, to support the construction schedule.

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