TORONTO, Dec. 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rocky Shore Gold Ltd. (“Rocky Shore” or the “Company”) (CSE: RSG) is pleased to announce that ongoing data compilation at its recently optioned Mosquito Hill and recently acquired Reid gold deposits (see news releases dated December 12, 2025 and December 2, 2025) has identified thick, higher-grade gold intervals within both deposits’ mineralized envelopes from historical drill logs. Both porphyry-controlled gold deposits are at surface and are open along strike and ...

Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - December 16, 2025) - Exploits Discovery Corp. (CSE: NFLD) (OTCQB: NFLDF) (FSE: 634) is pleased to report results from its Phase 1 exploration program and outline plans for an initial diamond drill program at its fully permitted Fenton gold project in Québec. "Phase 1 work at Fenton has exceeded our expectations. It confirmed high-grade gold at surface and in resampled historic core, gave us a clearer understanding of the mineralized system, and identified multiple drill- ...

Results from hole LADD033 reported multiple gold intersections including 26.36 metres grading 4.19 g/t gold, 6.87 metres grading 2.13 g/t gold, 15.49 metres grading 6.92 g/t gold, 16.40 metres grading 3.24 g/t gold and 1.36 metres grading 298 g/t goldToronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - December 15, 2025) - Loncor Gold Inc. (TSX: LN) (OTCQX: LONCF) (FSE: LO5) ("Loncor" or the "Company") is pleased to announce further multiple, mineralised intersections from its deep drilling program at the Company's 3.66 mi ...

Core Insights - Wesdome Gold Mines Ltd. has reported positive developments in its exploration activities at the Eagle River mine, indicating significant potential for gold deposits in the region [2][6][10] Exploration Updates - The company has identified a new interpretation at the Mishi and Magnacon zones, which opens up 10 kilometers of potential strike length for exploration along the Mishibishu Deformation Zone [2][11] - A comprehensive drilling program in 2025 has confirmed the expansion potential of the Mishi deposit, with initial results indicating near-surface mineralization extending nearly one kilometer to the west of the current pit boundary [8][9] - Drilling at the Dorset Zone has exceeded 14,000 meters in 2025, supporting the development of a new mineral resource estimate, with final resource numbers expected in 2026 [18] Drilling Results - Significant drilling results include hole MSH-2025-024, which intersected 8.3 g/t Au over 4.7 meters core length, indicating potential extensions to the mineralized system at depth [4][9] - The Falcon 720 Zone continues to show high-grade assays, with notable intersections such as 17.3 g/t Au over 1.5 meters core length [19] - The Cameron Lake Iron Formation drilling supports previous work and confirms the deposit remains open at depth and along strike, with intersections of 88.6 meters at 1.0 g/t Au [22] Future Exploration Plans - The company plans to expand its regional exploration program in 2026, focusing on high-priority targets such as the Eagle River Splay-North Diorite and Abbey Lake, which have shown promising geological features [23][24] - An IP ground geophysical survey is scheduled for early 2026 over the north diorite, which is expected to refine drill targets based on recent soil sampling results [23] - The Abbey Lake target, located within a largely untested structural corridor, will be a major focus for the company's 2026 exploration efforts, with historical samples returning values up to 32.0 g/t Au [24][32]

Core Insights - Founders Metals Inc. has reported significant gold mineralization results from its ongoing drilling program at the Antino Gold Project in Suriname, particularly at the Parbo, Da Vinci, and Maria Geralda targets [1][3][12] Drilling Results - At the Parbo target, the inaugural drilling revealed broad, intrusion-hosted gold mineralization, including 72.0 meters of 1.01 grams per tonne (g/t) gold, with a high-grade interval of 4.0 meters at 11.97 g/t in hole PB003 [2][4][7] - The Da Vinci target showed continued extension of shear-hosted gold mineralization, with notable results including 19.5 meters of 2.31 g/t gold in hole DV016 [2][10] - At Maria Geralda, drilling has expanded mineralization 400 meters southeast of the initial discovery, with results such as 53.0 meters of 0.41 g/t gold in hole MG006 [2][11] Geological Context - The Parbo target is characterized by a historical gold-in-auger anomaly measuring 1.2 km by 0.6 km, with local samples grading up to 51.42 g/t gold. The current mineralized corridor measures approximately 800 meters by 400 meters and extends down to 250 meters depth [9][12] - The Da Vinci target has confirmed multiple stacked shears within a sedimentary rock package, with a newly identified parallel structure returning 22.5 meters of 0.24 g/t gold [10][12] - At Maria Geralda, the high-grade zone may represent a sub-horizontal shoot or rod-like body, with additional drilling needed to understand the nature of the mineralization [11][12] Future Exploration Plans - The company is preparing a 2026 exploration plan that will incorporate drill-ready targets from newly acquired areas and high-resolution airborne geophysics [13][14] - The ongoing exploration efforts at Antino are expected to continue demonstrating the presence of multiple mineralizing centers across a regional structural framework [12][13]

Core Insights - Valkea Resources Corp. has announced positive drill results from its 2025 fall exploration program at the Paana project in Finland, specifically targeting the Koivu Zone, indicating substantial bulk-tonnage gold potential [1][3][4] Drill Program Overview - The fall 2025 drill program consisted of 2,454 meters of core drilling across seven holes, focusing on the up-dip and strike extent of disseminated gold mineralization [4][7] - The program aimed to expand the footprint of bulk-tonnage style mineralization and refine the geological and structural model for the target area [8][9] Key Findings - Drilling confirmed continuity of bulk-tonnage style gold mineralization over a 200-meter dip extent and at least a 100-meter strike extent, remaining open for further exploration [4][9] - Significant intersections included: - 10.4 meters of 0.54 g/t gold at 193.95 meters downhole in drill hole AW-25-010 - 12.77 meters of 0.77 g/t gold including 6.0 meters of 1.15 g/t gold at 331.8 meters downhole in the same hole [4][10] - 5.6 meters of 1.13 g/t gold at 92.45 meters downhole in drill hole AW-25-007 [4][10] Geological Context - The Aarnivalkea West target is located in a highly prospective area of the Central Lapland Greenstone Belt, with potential for both high-grade and disseminated mineralization [5][6] - The geological model indicates that gold mineralization is associated with quartz-carbonate-pyrite veins and broad zones of alteration in deformed volcanic rocks and diorite porphyries [6][8] Future Exploration Plans - Further drilling is warranted to explore the extent of the mineralization, particularly towards the southern Honka Zone, which is known for high-grade mineralization [4][11] - Results are pending from a Phase 1, 300-hole base of till program designed to identify high-priority drill targets across the Paana Project [12]

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]

Core Viewpoint - Hamelin Gold has initiated on-ground exploration at its Venus gold project in Western Australia, following the acquisition of a second exploration license, positioning the company as one of the largest tenement holders in the Cue region with a total of 300 km² of granted tenure [1][3]. Group 1: Project Details - The Venus gold project is located approximately 15 km south-east of Cue and 10 km east of Caprice Resources' Island Gold discovery [1]. - The project lies south-west of the Comet and Tuckabianna gold corridors, which each host deposits exceeding one million ounces of gold [2]. - The majority of the tenements are covered by lake sediments and have seen limited historical exploration [2]. Group 2: Exploration Activities - The initial exploration program includes surface soil sampling across the western and southern extensions of the +1 million ounce Comet gold deposit [4]. - A surface soil sampling program has recently been completed, targeting the interpreted western margin and southern extension of the Comet mine sequence [4]. - Exploration license E58/644 was granted on December 3, 2025, covering the interpreted southern extension of the Tuckabianna shear zone [5]. Group 3: Future Plans - The company is finalizing plans for a heritage survey across multiple targets within the project area, with the survey scheduled for completion in February 2026, followed by the commencement of drilling [5]. - A detailed aeromagnetic survey over the recently granted southern tenement is planned for January 2026 [6]. - The Venus gold project represents a significant opportunity for exploration beneath Lake Austin, an area that has not been previously explored [6].

Core Insights - Wesdome Gold Mines Ltd. has reported promising high-grade results from its Kiena Mine Complex in Val-d'Or, Québec, particularly from the Dubuisson North Zone, which returned two distinct thick, high-grade intercepts within the same drillhole [1][2] Dubuisson Zone - The Dubuisson North Zone has shown exceptional grade and thickness with significant intercepts, indicating strong potential for growth and resource upgrade [2][12] - A total of 10,500 meters of drilling was completed in 2025, primarily as an infill campaign, with a focus on near-deposit exploration targets [11] - Notable intercepts include 8.1 g/t Au over 9.3 meters and 10.7 g/t Au over another 9.3 meters, highlighting the opportunity to enhance resource estimates [12][14] Northwest Zone - The Northwest Zone drilling program completed approximately 7,300 meters, revealing a high-grade intercept of 203.0 g/t Au over 1.2 meters, suggesting the potential for a new lens of mineralization [4][15] - The mineralization remains open to the west and at depth, with plans for further exploration in 2026 to expand the known extent of the zone [16][17] 134 Zone - The 134 Zone, which has not been explored since 2010, returned a highlight intercept of 56.8 g/t Au over 1.8 meters, indicating significant potential for future resource growth [5][18] - The 2026 drilling campaign will focus on advancing understanding of this underexplored area [19] Wesdome Zone - The Wesdome Zone underwent its first drilling campaign since 2010, confirming the geological model and identifying new mineralized envelopes [20][21] - The zone is classified as inferred, with a resource of 1.3 million tonnes grading 4.9 g/t Au, indicating substantial growth potential if the resource base is expanded [21][22] Future Exploration Plans - The company plans to dedicate approximately 55,000 meters to drilling in 2026, focusing on advancing existing targets and testing new ones identified from a recent drone magnetic survey [2][14] - The Dubuisson Zone will be a key focus for systematic drilling in 2026, particularly at depth, to refine geological interpretations and assess the potential for resource growth [14][19]

Core Insights - Benz Mining Corp has confirmed significant high-grade gold extensions at Zone 126 and the discovery of a new Lens 5 at the Glenburgh Gold Project in Western Australia, with the deepest intercept recorded at over 150 grams per meter [1][3][10]. Group 1: Zone 126 Developments - Ongoing drilling at Zone 126 has revealed a major down-dip extension, with hole 25GLR117 returning 15 meters at 12.7 grams per ton (g/t) gold from 850 meters, marking a 200-meter step-out from previous drilling [5][10]. - Lens 4 has shown significant growth, with a new intercept of 20 meters at 5 g/t gold from 676 meters, extending the lens further to the west [5][11]. - All lenses from 1 to 5 remain open at depth, indicating substantial potential for further high-grade gold additions [7][14]. Group 2: New Discoveries and Future Targets - The new Lens 5 discovery has been confirmed with an intercept of 2 meters at 16.8 g/t gold from 528 meters, suggesting thicker and higher-grade mineralization may be found down-dip [5][13]. - The NE3 and Hurricane targets have been identified as the next high-grade discovery corridors, with NE3 interpreted as an opposing fold limb to Zone 126 and Hurricane presenting a 1 km long gold-in-soil anomaly [8][16]. - Both targets have shown potential for discoveries comparable in size and scale to the Zone 126 trend, with historical drilling intersecting high-grade mineralization near the surface [9][17]. Group 3: Geological Insights and Project Potential - The Glenburgh Gold Project is emerging as a new frontier gold district with multi-million-ounce potential, featuring a mineralized corridor of 18-20 kilometers [36][37]. - The combination of thick, bulk-style gold mineralization and multiple high-grade underground lenses positions Glenburgh as a unique opportunity in the Australian gold sector [37][41]. - The project is supported by advanced geological techniques and a deep understanding of the geological framework, which is expected to enhance exploration success [42][34].