Allied Gold Energizes Power Line, Feeds First Ore to the Crushing Circuit as the Kurmuk Mine Progresses Toward Completion of Commissioning and Transitions to Operations

TORONTO, Sept. 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Allied Gold Corporation (TSX: AAUC; NYSE: AAUC) (“Allied” or the “Company”) is pleased to provide an update on the Kurmuk Mine (the “Kurmuk Mine”) in Ethiopia. As the Kurmuk Mine completes commissioning and transitions toward operations, it will become one of the Company’s premier gold mines, generating significant growth in gold production and cash flows. Connection to the national Ethiopian electrical grid, a significant milestone, has been completed, and first ore has been fed through the crushing circuit of the processing facility. Mining continues to advance as planned, with ore stockpiles building to support ramp-up to commercial production.