Guardian Exploration Concludes 2025 Field Work at Sundog Gold Project; Reports Preliminary High Grade Gold Results

Core Insights - Guardian Exploration Inc. has successfully completed its 2025 field program at the Sundog Gold Project, reporting significant gold assay results [1][30] - The Sundog property is located within a highly prospective geological region known for its gold deposits, including the world-class Meliadine mine [2][3] - The 2025 field program confirmed multiple gold-bearing structures and expanded the known mineralization footprint [6][27] Geological Context - The Sundog property spans 94.15 km² and is situated in the central Ennadai–Rankin Archean greenstone belt, which is a major gold metallotect [2] - The region has a history of significant gold production, including approximately 200,000 ounces from the historic Cullaton Lake mine [4] - The geological architecture of the Sundog project is typical of productive gold-bearing greenstone terranes across the Canadian Shield [5] Field Program Details - The 2025 field program was conducted from September 1 to October 7, involving geological mapping, trenching, and sampling [6] - A total of 248 rock samples were collected, including 86 cut channel samples from historic trenches [6] - Notable results included numerous samples returning over 10 g/t Au, with peak values reaching 34.45 g/t Au [11] Sampling and Results - Significant grab and channel sampling results were reported, confirming and extending previous findings [21][27] - The strike length of vein-hosted gold mineralization in Trench 10 was extended from 15.5m to at least 40m [27] - Trench 17 showed potential for lower-grade larger targets, with fine gold panned from weathered bedrock and soil [27] Future Exploration Plans - The company plans to expand the exploration area and conduct additional geological mapping, soil sampling, and diamond drilling in 2026 [30] - The 2026 field work will also include drone geophysics and further trenching to enhance understanding of the mineralization [30] Quality Assurance and Analytical Procedures - All samples collected during the 2025 program were sent to Paragon Analytical Ltd., an ISO-accredited laboratory, for analysis using the PhotonAssay™ method [34] - The company has implemented a QA/QC program to ensure the reliability of the analytical results [31][32]