Gladiator Discovers New Zone in First Drilling Below 200m at Cowley

Core Insights - Gladiator Metals Corp. has successfully extended high-grade copper mineralization at Cowley Park, with new drilling results indicating significant potential for further resource definition and exploration [1][5][6] Drilling Results - The ongoing phase 2 drill program at Cowley Park has involved 40 holes totaling 8,121 meters, targeting extensions of previously identified high-grade copper skarn mineralization [1][7] - Notable drill results include: - CPG-092: 55m @ 0.70% Cu from 176m, including 21.90m @ 1.27% Cu from 199.1m [4][8] - CPG-094: 70.5m @ 1.13% Cu from 95.5m, including 14.0m @ 2.05% Cu from 101m [4][16] - CPG-080D2: 14.5m @ 1.01% Cu from 31.5m [4][13] - CPG-091: 24.5m @ 1.06% Cu from 71.5m, plus additional significant intercepts [4][16] New Mineralization Zone - The first drill hole targeting mineralization below 200m has encountered a previously unobserved style of mineralization, with disseminated bornite and chalcopyrite within a 180m wide zone in altered granodiorite [2][5][9] - This new mineralization style indicates the potential for further exploration and resource expansion at Cowley Park [5][6] Exploration Strategy - Gladiator plans to complete at least 20,000 meters of diamond drilling in 2025, with three rigs currently operating [26] - The exploration strategy includes targeting high-grade copper skarns throughout the Whitehorse Copper Belt, with a focus on resource definition and expansion [18][20] Project Background - The Whitehorse Copper Project is an advanced-stage exploration project in Yukon Territory, Canada, with a history of copper production dating back to 1897 [20][21] - The project area includes over 30 copper-related occurrences and is accessible via existing infrastructure [21][24]