LAURION Launches 1,700-Metre Follow-Up Drill Program to Delineate and Expand Near-Surface Gold and Base-Metal Zones at Ishkoday

Core Viewpoint - LAURION Mineral Exploration Inc. has initiated a 1,700-metre diamond drill program at its 100%-owned Ishkōday Project, aiming to explore previously reported gold and base metal zones, enhancing resource definition and valuation growth [1][6]. Exploration Program - The current drill program is designed to follow up on gold and base metal-bearing zones identified in the A-Zone and McLeod Zones, which are part of a broader mineralization corridor [2][5]. - The A-Zone and McLeod Zone are noted as under-explored areas with consistent gold and zinc-rich mineralization [3][4]. Previous Drill Highlights - Significant gold intercepts from previous drill programs include: - 7.50 m @ 0.90 g/t Au, 35 g/t Ag, 0.53% Cu, and 5.71% Zn - 12.84 m @ 3.31 g/t Au - 2.62 m @ 11.98 g/t Au [3][4]. Future Plans - LAURION plans to expand its drilling campaign to 7,000 – 10,000 metres in 2026, focusing on near-surface resource definition and deeper extensions beneath the Sturgeon River and Brenbar mine areas [7][8]. - The upcoming drilling will support the technical foundation for future resource growth and valuation enhancement strategies [8]. Company Overview - LAURION is a mid-stage junior mineral exploration and development company, primarily focused on the Ishkōday Project, which spans 57 km² and is rich in gold and base metals [10][11]. - The company aims to maximize shareholder value through its exploration activities and has become a potential acquisition target due to its advancements [12].