Gladiator Continues to Deliver Near-Surface High-Grade Copper-Gold Intercepts at Cowley Park with 14m @ 2.36% Copper and 2.78 g/t Gold

Core Insights - Gladiator Metals Corp. has reported significant assay results from its ongoing phase 2 drilling program at Cowley Park, confirming high-grade copper and gold mineralization [1][3][4] - The drilling has confirmed continuity of high-grade mineralization over more than 400 meters and extended it by over 150 meters to the east on the Southern Limb [3][4][10] - The Yukon Environmental and Socio-economic Assessment Board has issued a positive recommendation for the Class 3 Licence for the Whitehorse Copper Project, marking a key regulatory milestone [19][20] Drilling Results - Recent drilling results include 14.0 meters at 2.36% copper and 2.78 g/t gold from a depth of 33 meters (CPG-102D3) [4][11] - Additional notable results include: - CPG-099: 20.0 meters at 1.72% copper from 136.0 meters, including 14.0 meters at 2.21% copper [4][17] - CPG-097: 47.1 meters at 0.69% copper from 126.5 meters, including 5.2 meters at 1.88% copper [4][25] - The ongoing drilling program aims to define future high-grade copper resources and assess the economic potential of co-products such as molybdenum, gold, and silver [10][18] Project Development - Gladiator currently operates four rigs at the Whitehorse Copper Project, with two focused on Cowley Park and others exploring regional targets [8][19] - The company plans to complete a total of 29,000 meters of drilling by the end of Q4 2025, with a maiden resource estimate for Cowley Park expected in Q2 2026 [26][30] - The Class 3 permit will allow for infill drilling and testing of lateral extents of the mineralized bodies, enhancing resource definition [18][19] Exploration Strategy - The exploration strategy includes advancing Cowley Park to resource definition and targeting further copper-skarn mineralization in the surrounding areas [26][30] - Geophysical programs, including Induced Polarization, are planned to refine drill targeting and highlight undiscovered areas of exploration potential [27][30] Historical Context - The Whitehorse Copper Project has a rich history, with significant production occurring between 1967 and 1982, totaling 267.5 million pounds of copper and substantial amounts of gold and silver [31][30] - The project area is well-accessible, with existing infrastructure and historical exploration roads facilitating current drilling activities [31][30]