Valkea Provides Update from Its Fall Exploration Drill Program at the Paana Project, Northern Finland

Core Insights - Valkea Resources Corp. is advancing its exploration drill program at the Paana Project in Northern Finland, focusing on disseminated gold mineralization at the Koivu Zone [1][3] - The company has completed five drill holes at the Koivu Zone and is optimistic about the observed mineralization, which will inform a Phase 2 program [3][6] - The ongoing exploration is set against a backdrop of high gold prices and increasing interest in the Central Lapland Greenstone Belt, which is recognized as a top mining jurisdiction [3][4] Exploration Program - The fall 2025 exploration program aims to systematically evaluate the Aarnivalkea West target and develop new high-priority target areas within the Paana Project [4][6] - The Aarnivalkea West target is located approximately 24 km from Agnico Eagle's Kittilä mine and is underlain by highly prospective rocks [4][6] - The target is considered prospective for both Kittila-style high-grade mineralization and Ikkari-style disseminated mineralization [4] Drilling Update - Over 2,000 meters of diamond drilling have been completed across five holes, with samples from the first two holes submitted for analysis [6][7] - Notable results from previous drilling include 55.48 meters of 1.63 g/t gold and 36.45 meters of 1.50 g/t gold, indicating significant gold mineralization [6][7] - The drilling strategy involves systematic testing of the Koivu Zone to evaluate the continuity of gold mineralization [7][8] Target Generation - A base of till (BoT) drilling program is set to commence, focusing on evaluating high-priority gold anomalies and the broader Aarnivalkea West anomaly [8][6] - Results from the BoT program will help refine new drill targets for future exploration efforts [8]