Opus One begins drilling at Noyell gold project in Quebec, Canada

Core Insights - Opus One Gold has initiated a drilling program at its Noyell gold project in Quebec, Canada, utilizing two drill rigs with the potential for a third by February 2026 [1][5] - The current diamond drilling campaign aims to cover approximately 14,000 meters over 26 holes, building on the successful exploration of Zone 1 in 2025 [1][4] Drilling Program Details - The drilling program seeks to enhance and expand Zone 1 by targeting various identified drilling points for development [2] - A new target area approximately 3 kilometers west of Zone 1 will also be investigated, which has historical indications of gold from previous drilling records dating back to the 1980s and 1990s [2][3] - Initial exploration in the new area will involve drilling five shallow holes [3] Strategic Context - The N2 Project, located to the west, is currently defining a significant historical gold resource and undergoing extensive drilling [3] - Opus One's CEO expressed enthusiasm for the new drill program, highlighting the successful completion of 9,000 meters of drilling on Zone 1 in 2025 and ongoing mineral characterization efforts [4][5] - The company is focused on developing new quality gold targets and expanding its main mineralized zone, aiming for new discoveries along favorable geological structures [5]