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 located east of the Kiena Deep deposit in the Kiena Mine Complex, Val-d'Or, Québec [1][2][3] Exploration Results - Drill hole DB-25-068 intersected 4.1 g/t Au over 25.8 metres (core length), indicating significant resource expansion potential [2][3] - The new zone is approximately 100 metres below and lateral to the Dubuisson North Zone, interpreted to be between the Dubuisson North and South zones, suggesting a compelling opportunity for depth expansion [2][3] - The intercept includes higher-grade intervals, such as 6.1 g/t Au over 6.1 metres, highlighting the potential for future bulk-tonnage mineralization at Kiena [3][4] Company Statements - Anthea Bath, President and CEO, emphasized the strong potential for expansion at the Dubuisson deposit, noting the intercept's grade, width, and proximity to existing infrastructure [3] - Jono Lawrence, Senior VP Exploration and Resources, mentioned that the 2025 drilling campaign has completed 41 holes totaling 11,361 metres, indicating the underexplored nature of the Dubuisson deposit [3][4] Technical Details - The Dubuisson deposit currently hosts 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] - The mineralization style at Dubuisson is characterized by quartz-tourmaline veins within diorite intrusive units, distinct from the Kiena Deep deposit [5][6] Future Plans - A follow-up hole is planned before the end of the current barge drilling season, with a larger barge-based drilling program scheduled to commence in summer 2026 [3][4]