Harfang and SOQUEM Expand Gold Footprint at Menarik West, Québec

Core Insights - Harfang Exploration Inc. and SOQUEM Inc. announced high-grade gold results from the Fall 2025 exploration program at the Menarik West Property, indicating significant advancements in gold discovery [1][3][4] Exploration Results - The Fall 2025 program identified a 250-meter-long ENE-trending mineralized shear corridor at the Cox Zone, with notable grab sample results of 19.20 g/t Au, 7.44 g/t Au, and 3.93 g/t Au [5][8] - A total of 72 samples were analyzed, with 11 samples returning gold grades above 1.0 g/t Au and 10 samples between 1.0 g/t Au and 0.1 g/t Au [4][10] - Additional mineralization was confirmed near the Adrian showing, with grab samples returning up to 1.21 g/t Au [7][8] Geological Insights - The mineralization at the Cox Zone is characterized by a replacement-style setting, distinct from previously identified intrusion-related and vein-type gold mineralization [3][5] - The mineralized footprint has expanded to include high-grade results from the Cox Zone and additional vein-type mineralization at the Jorge and Gill showings, with grades of 2.15 g/t Au, 2.08 g/t Au, and 1.76 g/t Au [8][9] Future Plans - Harfang and SOQUEM are developing a detailed lithostructural and alteration model to identify priority drill targets for the next phase of exploration, which will be fully funded by SOQUEM [12] - The ongoing partnership aims to advance the project strategically, with a focus on targeted exploration into 2026 [3][12] Property Overview - The Menarik West Property covers 171 km² and is accessible via the Billy-Diamond Highway, with significant exploration potential remaining due to prior focus primarily on the Pierre Zone [13][14] - The property has been intermittently explored since the early 2000s, with recent drilling demonstrating the presence of low-grade mineralized envelopes [14]