MONTRÉAL–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Mar 31, 2026–

TOMAGOLD CORPORATION (TSXV: LOT; OTCPK: TOGOF) (“ TomaGold ” or the “ Company ”) is pleased to announce that drilling has started at its Berrigan Mine project, located in the Chibougamau Mining Camp, Québec.

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