Core Insights - Gladiator Metals Corp. has identified new copper-gold mineralization at the Valerie and Little Chief prospects through initial drilling targeting gravity anomalies [1][3] - The drilling results indicate multiple zones of mineralization associated with intrusive systems, suggesting the presence of copper-porphyry systems within the Whitehorse Copper Belt [4][8] Drilling Results - The first drilling at Valerie intersected significant copper mineralization, including 15.8m at 0.85% Cu in a chalcopyrite-veined intrusive [8][19] - At Little Chief, notable gold mineralization was found, with results including 1m at 13.35 g/t Au and 1m at 7.64 g/t Au [8][25] - Drilling has confirmed high levels of chalcopyrite mineralization in a brecciated section of the intrusive at Little Chief, with assays pending [8][23] Exploration Strategy - An additional rig is being mobilized to expedite exploration in the Valerie and Little Chief areas, increasing the total to four rigs [5] - The company is fully funded for significant exploration activities until the end of 2026, following a recent financing of $22.5 million and an existing treasury of $8 million [5] Historical Context - The Little Chief area was historically significant, producing 10.5 million tons at 1.5% Cu and 0.75 g/t Au from 1967 to 1982 [9][36] - The Valerie trend lies approximately 500m west of Little Chief and has been confirmed and extended by geophysical surveys [9] Future Plans - Gladiator plans to establish a framework for further drilling to map alteration and geochemical vectors indicative of potential porphyry-style mineralization [31][32] - The ongoing drilling program at Cowley Park has been extended to 48,000m, targeting high-grade copper skarns throughout the Whitehorse Copper Belt [33][42]