Wesdome Intersects New Zone at Kiena's Dubuisson Deposit

Core Insights - Wesdome Gold Mines Ltd. has announced the discovery of a new mineralized zone at the Dubuisson deposit, which is part of the Kiena Mine Complex in Val-d'Or, Québec, indicating significant resource expansion potential [1][2][3] Exploration and Drilling Results - Drill hole DB-25-068 intersected 4.1 g/t Au over 25.8 metres, with a notable inclusion of 6.1 g/t Au over 6.1 metres, highlighting the potential for bulk-tonnage mineralization at Kiena [2][3][20] - The new zone is located approximately 100 metres below and laterally to the Dubuisson North Zone, interpreted to be situated between the Dubuisson North and South zones, suggesting a promising opportunity for depth expansion [2][3] - The 2025 drilling campaign has completed 41 holes totaling 11,361 metres, significantly more than the 53 holes drilled in the previous three years, indicating the underexplored nature of the Dubuisson deposit [3][4] Geological Characteristics - The Dubuisson deposit features a stacked system of quartz-tourmaline veins within altered diorite intrusive units, differing from the Kiena Deep deposit, and is characterized by steeply dipping units trending east-west [5][6] - Structural observations suggest that the veins dip shallowly to the north, although true width estimates remain uncertain due to the limited number of drill holes completed [6][7] Resource Estimates - Current estimates for the Dubuisson deposit include a probable reserve of 36,400 ounces at 5.8 g/t Au, an indicated resource of 18,000 ounces at 4.6 g/t Au, and an inferred resource of 55,600 ounces at 5.4 g/t Au [4][8] Future Plans - The company plans to conduct at least one follow-up hole before the end of the current barge drilling season, with a larger barge-based drilling program scheduled to commence in summer 2026 [3][13]