Contango Webinar Scheduled for Thursday February 12, 2026
FAIRBANKS, AK -- (February 12, 2026) --Contango ORE, Inc. (“Contango” or the “Company”) (NYSE American:CTGO) will host a conference call and webcast on February 12th, 2026beginning at 12:00 pm Pacific Time / 3:00 pm Eastern Time to discuss the recentfinancing with proceeds directed toward reducing the Company’s hedge book.
Participants may jointhe webcast using the following login details:
https://6ix.com/event/contango-ore-update-on-feb-2026-financing
ABOUT CONTANGO
Contango is a NYSE American listedcompany that engages in exploration for and development of gold and associatedminerals in Alaska. Contango holds a 30% interest in Peak Gold, LLC (the “PeakGold JV”), which leases approximately 675,000 acres of land for exploration anddevelopment on the Manh Choh project, with the remaining 70% owned by KG Mining(Alaska), Inc., an indirect subsidiary of Kinross Gold Corporation, operator ofthe Peak Gold JV. The Company and its subsidiaries also have (i) a lease on theJohnson Tract project from the underlying owner, Cook Inlet Region, Inc.; (ii)a lease on the Lucky Shot project from the underlying owner, Alaska HardrockInc.; (iii) a 100% interests held through it wholly owned subsidiary ContangoMinerals Alaska, LLC in approximately 145,280 acres of State of Alaska miningclaims; and (iv) a 100% interest held through its wholly owned subsidiaryAvidian Gold Alaska Inc. in approximately 11,711 acres of State of Alaskamining claims and leases, including a lease of approximately 3,380 acres atAmanita. Additional information can be found on our web page at www.contangoore.com.
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This press release containsforward-looking statements regarding Contango that are intended to be coveredby the safe harbor for “forward-looking statements” provided by the PrivateSecurities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, based on Contango’s current expectationsand includes statements regarding future results of operations, quality andnature of the asset base, the assumptions upon which estimates are based andother expectations, beliefs, plans, objectives, assumptions, strategies orstatements about future events or performance (often, but not always, usingwords such as “expects”, “projects”, “anticipates”, “plans”, “estimates”,“potential”, “possible”, “probable”, or “intends”, or stating that certainactions, events or results “may”, “will”, “should”, or “could” be taken, occuror be achieved). Forward-looking statements are based on current expectations,estimates and projections that involve a number of risks and uncertainties,which could cause actual results to differ materially from those reflected inthe statements. These risks include, but are not limited to: the risks of theexploration and the mining industry (for example, operational risks inexploring for and developing mineral reserves; risks and uncertaintiesinvolving geology; the speculative nature of the mining industry; theuncertainty of estimates and projections relating to future production, costsand expenses; the volatility of natural resources prices, including prices ofgold and associated minerals; the existence and extent of commerciallyexploitable minerals in properties acquired by Contango or the Peak Gold JV;ability to realize the anticipated benefits of the Peak Gold JV; potentialdelays or changes in plans with respect to exploration or development projectsor capital expenditures; the interpretation of exploration results and theestimation of mineral resources; the loss of key employees or consultants;health, safety and environmental risks and risks related to weather and othernatural disasters); uncertainties as to the availability and cost of financing;Contango’s inability to retain or maintain its relative ownership interest inthe Peak Gold JV; inability to realize expected value from acquisitions;inability of our management team to execute its plans to meet its goals; theextent of disruptions caused by an outbreak of disease, such as the COVID-19pandemic; and the possibility that government policies may change, politicaldevelopments may occur or governmental approvals may be delayed or withheld,including as a result of presidential and congressional elections in the U.S.or the inability to obtain mining permits. Additional information on these andother factors which could affect Contango’s exploration program or financialresults are included in Contango’s other reports on file with the U.S.Securities and Exchange Commission. Investors are cautioned that anyforward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and actualresults or developments may differ materially from the projections in the forward-lookingstatements. Forward-looking statements are based on the estimates and opinionsof management at the time the statements are made. Contango does not assume anyobligation to update forward-looking statements should circumstances or management’sestimates or opinions change.
CONTACTS:
Contango ORE, Inc.
Rick VanNieuwenhuyse
(907) 388-7770
www.contangoore.com