Angkor Resources Corp. has completed a trenching and sampling program at the CZ Gold Prospect in Ratanakiri Province, Cambodia. The program, designed to determine the geology, structure and orientation of a quartz stockwork zone, involved excavating twelve trenches across the prospect area.
Each trench measured approximately five meters in length, two meters in width, and five meters in depth. Due to the steep slope and required depth, the company utilized excavation equipment to safely complete the work. The field team entered each trench after excavation to collect samples directly from exposed geology, including veining and stockwork visible in trench walls.
The company collected 298 samples of veins, side walls, and cross sections from the twelve trenches. Each sample will be split into three parts for different analytical methods: panning in the adjacent creek, portable X-ray fluorescence analysis, and fire assay. This multi-method approach aims to provide comprehensive geochemical characterization of the stockwork zone and evaluate gold content across the target area.
Sampling was completed recently, and analysis has begun, which will require several weeks before data interpretation can be finalized. The technical disclosure was reviewed and approved by Dennis Ouellette, the company's VP Exploration and a Qualified Person as defined by National Instrument 43-101.
This exploration work follows previous announcements about advancing exploration on the CZ Gold and Wild Boar prospects. The CZ Gold Prospect is located on the west side of the Canada Wall prospect within the company's Andong Meas license area. The company's mineral subsidiary, Angkor Gold Corp., holds two mineral exploration licenses in Cambodia with multiple prospects in copper and gold, both currently in their first two-year renewal term.
The significance of this development lies in Cambodia's emerging mineral exploration sector and the potential economic implications for the region. Successful exploration could lead to resource development that creates employment opportunities and contributes to Cambodia's economic diversification beyond traditional sectors. For the mining industry, Cambodia represents a relatively underexplored jurisdiction with geological potential, particularly in gold and copper systems.
Angkor Resources also maintains energy interests through its subsidiary EnerCam Resources, which holds an onshore oil and gas license covering over 4,095 square kilometers in southwest Cambodia. The company completed seismic work in 2025 and has identified drill targets for what could become Cambodia's first onshore oil and gas exploratory wells.
The completion of this trenching program represents a methodical step in mineral exploration that could have broader implications for understanding Cambodia's mineral potential. As global demand for gold continues across jewelry, investment, and industrial applications, new discoveries in emerging regions could contribute to global supply. The company's systematic approach to exploration, including the multi-method analytical strategy, reflects industry standards for responsible resource evaluation.
For investors and stakeholders, this work represents progress in the company's stated objective of advancing resource development in Cambodia. The technical data gathered through this program will inform future exploration decisions and potentially guide drilling programs if results warrant further investigation. The company's work occurs within the regulatory framework of Cambodia's developing mining sector and under the oversight of qualified professionals adhering to industry standards.
