Core Drilling Commences At Morondo Permit In Cote d'Ivoire

VANCOUVER, BC - Orca Gold Inc. reported that exploration drilling has resumed at the Block 14 Gold Project in The Sudan and on the Morondo Permit in Cote d'Ivoire.

Orca's ongoing 25,000-meter drill program resumed at Block 14 in early February, with two rigs targeting further expansion of the Mineral Resource announced in late January reporting an Indicated resource of 72.7 Mt grading 1.30g/t Au for 3.05 Moz of gold and an Inferred resource of 19.8 Mt grading 1.2g/t Au for 0.75 Moz of gold.

A parallel program will look to extend mineralization to depth at Wadi Doum, convert Inferred resources to Indicated and follow up high-grade structures identified in previous drilling. Wadi Doum is located 65 km east of Galat Sufar South (GSS).

Following the success of the drill program at Morondo in December 2017, the Company has recently completed two diamond drill holes to provide sample material for detailed metallurgical test work. Initial metallurgical testing demonstrated an average of 96% recovery in fresh rock. This new program will investigate both the heap leach and CIL/CIP potential ahead of a decision to drill out a maiden resource at Morondo.

Rick Clark, CEO and Director said, "In January we announced a significant increase in the Mineral Resource at Block 14. This new Resource provides the base for the Feasibility Study scheduled for completion in May, however it does not represent the full potential at Block 14. Drilling is ongoing at GSS and Wadi Doum adding more ounces to our exciting story. In particular, the high-grade structures at Wadi Doum could represent a significant further expansion opportunity for the Project.

In Cote d'Ivoire, our recent drilling at the Morondo project has confirmed the historical discovery and expanded the area of mineralization. Core samples are now being processed for further metallurgical testing to assess processing options. With positive results from this new test work a resource expansion and conversion program will be commenced at Morondo towards preparation of a Preliminary Economic Assessment study."