Vancouver, British Columbia - TheNewswire - October 22, 2025: Headwater Gold Inc. (CSE: HWG) (OTCQB: HWAUF) (the "Company" or "Headwater") is pleased to announce the commencement of drilling on the TJ project, located in northeastern Nevada. The program is expected to total approximately 1,500 metres of core drilling, fully funded through an earn-in agreement with OceanaGold Corporation (TSX: OGC, OTCQX: OCANF) (“OceanaGold”) announced on October 15, 2025.Highlights: Approximately 1,500 metres of core dri ...

Core Insights - Headwater Gold Inc. has commenced drilling at the Lodestar project in Nevada, with a total program of up to 3,500 meters of core and reverse circulation drilling, fully funded through an agreement with Newmont Corporation [1][3][5] - The initial focus will be on the Zodiac sinter target, which is believed to have significant discovery potential due to its geological and geophysical characteristics [2][5] - The drilling program aims to test structural feeders beneath the sinter and various geophysical anomalies for high-grade epithermal veins at depth [2][3] Drilling Program Details - The drilling program will consist of 10 to 15 holes targeting multiple gold prospects on the Lodestar property [3] - The program is fully funded by a minimum expenditure commitment of US$2 million from Newmont [3] - The first systematic test will focus on the Zodiac sinter ridge target, with drilling planned to reach depths greater than 100 meters [3][5] Geological Context - The Lodestar project is located in the Aurora Mining District, near Hecla Mining Company's past-producing Aurora mine complex, which has existing infrastructure [11] - The Zodiac target has approximately 700 meters of exposed strike length and is expected to extend under volcanic cover [5] - The drilling aims to intersect an inferred boiling horizon 150 to 250 meters below the surface, where gold-silver deposition is anticipated [5][11] Exploration Strategy - The drill program is designed to adapt based on geological findings and analytical results, allowing for flexibility in targeting mineralized structures [5] - Additional drilling will target concealed structures using geophysical data, including CSAMT resistivity and induced polarization [8] - The exploration model is based on successful findings at the Spring Peak project, with expectations of high-grade mineralization in steeply dipping feeder faults at depth [11]