Intel(US:INTC) Thenewswire·2025-12-03 15:55Core Insights - LAURION Mineral Exploration Inc. has announced positive assay results from its 2025 exploration drilling program at the Ishkōday Project, confirming the presence of high-grade orogenic gold veins in the Marge–Allard multi-vein corridor [1][3][4] Exploration Program Overview - The 2025 drill program included 15 drill holes totaling 7,586 meters, bringing cumulative drilling at Ishkōday to 99,834 meters across 470 drill holes [2] - The final 1,716 meters of drilling results from holes LME25-067 to LME25-070 have been reported, completing the disclosures for the year's program [2] Assay Results Highlights - The four drill holes reported the highest grade intercepts of the season, demonstrating strong continuity of near-surface veins and consistent high-grade mineralization across multiple stacked gold-bearing structures [3][4] - Specific assay results include: - LME25-069: 0.5 m @ 15.35 g/t Au, 3.0 m @ 1.09 g/t Au, and 1.1 m @ 4.14 g/t Au [5] - LME25-067: 0.7 m @ 11.40 g/t Au, within 1.3 m @ 5.64 g/t Au [5] - LME25-068: 0.5 m @ 1.04 g/t Au [5] Geological Context - The drill holes targeted the eastern extension of the Marge–Allard vein system, located approximately 700 meters north of the historic Sturgeon River Mine, which hosts a network of gold-bearing quartz veins [4][6] - Historical work has shown significant gold presence in the area, with previous sampling yielding high-grade assays [4][6] Future Plans - LAURION plans to integrate the new data into its 3D geological and structural model for Ishkōday, focusing on the Sturgeon River–Brenbar Corridor and the A-Zone-CRK corridor as part of its 2026–2027 Strategic Operating Plan [7] - The upcoming work will include structural consolidation and plunge-oriented drilling to evaluate the continuity of high-grade shoots identified in previous drill programs [7]