Angkor Resources Announces Further Field Research For Cambodia's Oil And Gas With Mentorship For ITC Graduate Geoscientists

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GRANDE PRAIRIE, ALBERTA (March 23, 2026)– TheNewswire - ANGKOR RESOURCES CORP. (TSXV: ANK)("ANGKOR" OR "THE COMPANY") announces a collaborative program between itsenergy subsidiary, EnerCamResources Cambodia Co. Ltd. ("EnerCam"), and graduatestudents at the Cambodian Institute of Technology (ITC). The program will providehands-on geological and geophysical training tied directlyto EnerCam's BlockVIII oil and gas exploration program in Cambodia.

The program brings togetherAngkor's technical team and ITC students in a combination offield-based geologicalwork and analytical seismic interpretation. Justin Snelling and Dr.David Johnson are leadingstudents through geological field work, including structural andstratigraphic characterization of selected outcrop sites, rocksampling and laboratory analysis, and integrating that data into theevolving geologic framework.  In tandem, Keith Edwards, Geophysicistfor EnerCam, is guiding students through geophysicalsoftware training and practical seismicinterpretation in a ‘real world’ environment.  

As the EnerCam team collects additionaldata prior to drilling and while an Environmental Impact Assessment isbeing completed on the drill target areas, this program also supportsEnerCam’s ESG and CSR commitment to mentor and develop a strongnational team of Khmer geoscientists.

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    Figure 1:  ITC and EnerCamgeoscientists undertaking field work on Block VIII.

FIELD GEOLOGYPROGRAM:

Dr. Johnson identified three fundamentalobjectives for the field program, each tied to advancing theCompany's understanding of Block VIII geology ahead ofexploratory drilling.

First, the students will collectstructural geological data at surface - mapping faults, fractures,fold orientations, and bedding attitudes - that will be directlyuseful when interpreting subsurface structural data acquired duringdrilling. EnerCam's seismic interpretation has identified largeanticline structures in the Bokor subbasins, found in a north-southtrend of multiple large, elongated anticlines along the leading edgeof a fold belt. Four-way closures covering tens of square kilometreshave been seismically mapped across South Bokor, Central Bokor, andNorth Bokor. Understanding how these fold belt structures expressthemselves at surface is critical to predicting their behaviourat depth, and the surfacestructural data collected by students will complement the subsurfacepicture as the Company advances toward drilling.

Second, the students will examinereservoir rocks present at surface to characterize their properties,including porosity and permeability. Surface analogs provide animportant window into what the Company can expect at the depths beingtargeted for drilling. With exploratory wells on Block VIIIpotentially exceeding 3,000 metres in the Bokor subbasins, andshallower targets in the Kirirom subbasin where reservoir porosity maybe higher due to less compaction, understanding rock properties atsurface helps calibrate expectations for subsurface reservoir quality.The primary traps across the Bokor structures are expected to be foundin gently folded seals and reservoirs adjacent to angularunconformities, and each well has the potential to encounter multiplegas or oil accumulations.

Third, Dr. Johnson noted the distinctvalue of involving students in both the geologic and seismicinterpretation. "There is real value in having fresh eyes on thedata," said Dr. Johnson. "Experienced interpreters cansometimes carry expectations that may obscure nuances. Students bringa learning perspective that can pick up on subtleties others mightoverlook."

Mr. Snelling, who brings extensive fieldexperience across diverse geological settings internationally, isworking directly with students on practical field structural geologyand optical microscoperock identification techniques used in typical oilfield operations.His ability to read outcrops and recognize common sedimentary geologythemes in the field provides a practical dimension that complementsmore academic training. Dr. Johnson emphasized the value of time spentin the field together, noting that conversations during field work - when experiencedgeoscientists can explain what they are seeing and why it matters -builds understanding in ways that classroom instruction alone cannotachieve.

GEOPHYSICALINTERPRETATION PROGRAM:

Keith Edwards, Geophysicist for EnerCam,is leading a parallel program in seismic interpretation andgeophysical analysis. Edwards is establishing Seisware softwarelicenses and preparing a structured training curriculum for ITCstudents who will work directly with EnerCam's 350-line kilometre2D seismic dataset acquired over Block VIII in 2025.

Edwards commented, "For my twostudents, we will be doing some training first so they can becomefamiliar with the software and the concepts of seismic interpretationand seismic attributes. After they are up to speed, we will try to putsome 'meat on the bone' of our interpretation so far."Edwards noted that there are many interesting features visible on theseismic data that need to be identified and mapped. The seismicprogram covered four subbasins - South, Central, and North Bokor onthe west side of Block VIII, and the Kirirom subbasin in the northeastcorner of the 4,095 square kilometre license area. The data hasrevealed structural and stratigraphic features including angularunconformities, four-way closures, and potential stratigraphic trapsthat require detailed mapping and characterization.

The final goal will be for the studentsto prepare and present this work as their thesis. Edwards noted thatthe fact the students will be working on seismic data that EnerCamshot in Cambodia makes the program especially relevant to theirdevelopment as geoscientists and to the country's emerging oiland gas sector. Their interpretation work will contribute to refiningthe Company's understanding of drill target stratigraphy andsubsurface architecture ahead of exploratory drilling.

BLOCK VIII EXPLORATIONCONTEXT:

The student program advances alongsideEnerCam's broader exploration efforts on Block VIII. TheCompany's seismic interpretation has identified four drilltargets across the license area, with the Bokor subbasin structuresbearing a striking resemblance to traps of the Khorat Basin inThailand, where the Nam Phong and Sinphuhorn fields producedsignificant amounts of gas over the past 20 years. The next step inadvancing the project is to complete an Environmental Impact Assessment on the areastargeted for drilling, with the Company planning to follow withdrilling Cambodia's first onshore oil and gas exploratory wells.

Dr. Johnson, Qualified Professional forAngkor Resources and member of the Company's Board of Directors,has previously commented on the significance of the Block VIIIgeology, noting that to find an undrilled fold belt with multipleanticlines of significant size, each with four-way closures, isexceptionally rare.

BUILDINGCAMBODIA'S GEOSCIENCE CAPACITY:

David Johnson commented, "We wantto help develop geological and geophysical expertise that will helpCambodia find its own resources. These students represent the futureof earth sciences in this country, and we are proud to bring themalong on that journey. This is a natural extension of our commitmentto building capacity in Cambodia - not just in communities through oursocial programs, but in the technical workforce that will drive thecountry's resource sector forward."

Angkor has reached several thousandstudents through its community training sessions to date, and the ITCprogram extends the Company's educational commitment intouniversity-level and post graduate technical training. By integratingpost-secondary graduates into active exploration programs on BlockVIII, the Company is investing in Cambodia's long-term capacityto develop and manage its own natural resources.

ABOUT ANGKOR RESOURCESCORPORATION:

ANGKOR Resources Corp. is a publiccompany, listed on the TSX-Venture Exchange, and is a leading resourceoptimizer in Cambodia working towards mineral and energy solutionsacross Cambodia.  

The company’s mineral subsidiary,Angkor Gold Corp. in Cambodia holds two mineral exploration licensesin Cambodia with multiple prospects in copper and gold.  Bothlicenses are in their first two-year renewal term.    

Its Cambodian energy subsidiary, EnerCamResources, was granted an onshore oil and gas license of 7300 squarekilometres in the southwest quadrant of Cambodia called Block VIII.  The company then removed all parks and protected areas and added 220square kilometres, making the license area just over 4095 squarekilometres.  EnerCam is actively advancing oil and gas explorationactivities onshore to meet its mission to prove Cambodia as an oil andgas producing Nation.  Having completed seismic in 2025, the Companyhas identified multiple drill targets and advances an EnvironmentalImpact Assessment and drilling plans to drill Cambodia’s firstonshore oil & gas exploratory wells.

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