XAU Resources signs option to buy 100% of Matthews Ridge gold project in Guyana, subject to 2% NSR

• XAU Resources entered an option agreement on Aug. 18, 2026 to acquire 100% of the Matthews Ridge Gold Project in Guyana.
• Deal structure includes a 2% net smelter return royalty retained by the vendor.
• Option maintenance payments total USD 2.01 million over four years, starting with USD 10,000 on signing.
• Work commitment set at USD 5 million over the initial term; option can be extended up to two years with USD 500,000 per year.
• Exercising the option requires a USD 5 million cash payment, with the operator role held exclusively during the option period.

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