Trident Resources Commences 5,000 Metre Inaugural Drilling Program at Contact Lake Gold Project, La Ronge Gold Belt, Saskatchewan

Core Viewpoint - Trident Resources Corp. has initiated its first diamond drilling program at the Contact Lake Gold Project, marking a significant milestone in exploring the potential of this underexplored gold project in the La Ronge Gold Belt of Saskatchewan [1][3][7]. Drilling Program Overview - The inaugural drill program will consist of 5,000 metres, focusing on high-priority zones and confirming historical mineralization data [4][8]. - This is the first drilling campaign at Contact Lake in nearly 30 years, aimed at validating historical results and expanding known gold zones [3][7]. Expansion Potential - The Contact Lake Gold Project has a history of gold exploration but remains largely underexplored using modern methods. The La Ronge Gold Belt is known for several past-producing mines, indicating strong potential for Contact Lake to evolve into a significant asset with district-scale growth opportunities [6][10]. Historical Drill Intercepts - Historical high-grade intercepts from the Contact Lake Mine include: - Hole TU89-125: 20.5m at 12.81 g/t Au - Hole TU89-127: 18.3m at 10.41 g/t Au - Hole TU90-146: 0.6m at 2,616.00 g/t Au - Hole TU92-316: 0.5m at 94.06 g/t Au - These results highlight the potential for significant gold mineralization at the site [8]. Next Steps - Drilling is expected to continue through fall 2025, with the first assay results anticipated later this year. The company will provide updates as results become available [8].