VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Feb. 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GoldHaven Resources Corp. (“GoldHaven” or the “Company”) is pleased to report results from four diamond drill holes—COPE-PDH-005, 006, 007, and 008—representing the first-ever drilling completed on the Company’s high-priority West Gold-in-Soil Target at the Copeçal Gold Project, Mato Grosso, Brazil. Most significantly, hole COPE-PDH-008 has confirmed gold mineralization in unweathered bedrock beneath a deep saprolite weathering profile, validati ...

Core Insights - Harvest Gold Corporation has announced significant drilling results from the Mosseau Property, indicating high-grade gold mineralization within the Kiask River Deformation Zone [2][4][6] Drilling Results - The most notable intersection reported is 105.0 g/t gold over 1.15 metres in hole MO-25-25, which also includes 4.3 g/t silver and 464 ppm copper [2][9] - Additional significant intervals from the 2025 drill program include: - 0.50 g/t Au over 16.35 m, including 1.85 g/t Au and 700 ppm Cu over 1.50 m (MO-25-26) - 0.76 g/t Au over 5.85 m, including 2.11 g/t Au and 466 ppm Cu over 1.00 m (MO-25-27) - 0.22 g/t Au over 16.0 m and 2.48 g/t Au and 571 ppm Cu over 0.50 m (MO-25-28) [9] Geological Context - The Kiask River Mineralized Corridor has been traced for over 10 km along strike, indicating a regionally extensive gold-bearing corridor that is up to 16 metres wide [3][6] - Historical exploration in the central part of the Mosseau Property has been limited, with previous drilling by Vior Inc. in 2017 returning 1.13 g/t Au over 16.0 metres [7] Future Exploration Plans - The company plans to conduct additional drilling to further test the Kiask River Mineralized Corridor both along strike and at depth [6][10] - A high-resolution magnetic survey has outlined a potential second dilation zone, which is larger in scale than previously identified structures [8] Company Overview - Harvest Gold Corporation is focused on exploring near-surface gold deposits and copper-gold porphyry deposits in stable mining jurisdictions, with three active gold projects in the Urban Barry area covering a total of 20,016.87 hectares [10][11]

Core Insights - Legacy Gold Mines Ltd. has reported assay results from three new Reverse Circulation drill holes from its 2025 surface exploration program at the Baner Gold Mine Property in Idaho County, USA, indicating multiple intersections in the northern portion of the Main Zone [1][2][3] Exploration Program Overview - A total of 16 RC drill holes were completed, totaling 2,748 meters (9,068 feet), targeting the Orogrande shear structure, with assays reported from eleven holes showing a large near-surface gold plumbing system [2][5] - The drilling program aimed to test for continuity of high-grade and wide low-grade zones of gold mineralization, reflecting a new interpretation of flatter, east-dipping zones [4][5] Drilling Results - Significant intersections include: - LG25-011: 0.79 g/t Au over 19.8 meters (65 feet), including 1.59 g/t Au over 7.6 meters (25 feet) [8][9] - LG25-012: 1.18 g/t Au over 24.4 meters (80 feet), including 4.64 g/t Au over 3.0 meters (10 feet) [8][9] - LG25-013: 1.1 g/t Au over 9.1 meters (30 feet), including 3.7 g/t Au over 1.5 meters (5 feet) [8][9] Geological Context - The Orogrande Shear Zone, where the property is located, is estimated to be 100-200 meters wide and hosts numerous gold mineralization prospects along Riedel shear structures [12] - The predominant host rock is quartzite, with some biotite gneiss present, and historical mining focused on narrow zones of strong alteration and quartz veins [12] Company Background - Legacy Gold Mines Ltd. is a Canadian-based gold exploration and development company listed on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol "LEGY" [18] - The company holds an option to acquire a 100% interest in the mineral claims comprising the Baner Gold Mine Property [18]

Core Viewpoint - Cameo Resources Inc. has initiated its first drilling campaign on the Katoro Gold Property in Tanzania, marking a significant step in its exploration efforts [1][3]. Company Overview - Cameo Resources Inc. is a mineral exploration company focused on discovering and developing valuable mineral deposits, with its Katoro property covering 19.58 square kilometers in the Lake Victoria Goldfield [12]. Drilling Campaign Details - The company has signed a Drilling Services Agreement with HETAMIS Mineral Services Ltd. to conduct the drilling campaign [2]. - The drilling will evaluate 80 targets identified from recent geophysical exploration, with the first phase involving 10-15 drill holes targeting magnetic anomalies [3][4]. - The first phase is set to commence in early February 2026, focusing on areas with high prospectivity for gold mineralization [3][4]. Technical Insights - The Technical Report indicates a strong potential for gold mineralization at the Katoro property, with similarities noted to nearby gold mines [4]. - Drill targets will focus on magnetic anomalies and intersections of geological structures that may indicate mineralized zones [4]. Financial Activities - The company is undertaking a non-brokered private placement of up to $3,000,000, consisting of 10,000,000 units priced at $0.30 each [5]. - Proceeds from the placement will be allocated for exploration expenses and general working capital [7]. Option Grant - The company has granted 2,000,000 stock options to directors, officers, and consultants, exercisable at $0.30 for two years [8].

Core Insights - New Found Gold Corp. announced additional results from grade control drilling at the Keats zone of its Queensway Gold Project, confirming high-grade gold mineralization near the surface [1][2][3] Drilling Program Highlights - The 2025 Keats excavation grade control drill program included 1,230 meters of drilling across 36 diamond drill holes, aimed at enhancing confidence in the distribution of high-grade gold mineralization [3][4] - A total of 84 diamond drill holes are planned for the full program, with 62% of results reported to date [4] Significant Drill Results - Notable drill results include: - 508 g/t Au over 2.20 m from 16.80 m (NFGC-25-GC-024) - 113 g/t Au over 3.75 m from 11.90 m (NFGC-25-GC-025) - 9.29 g/t Au over 37.60 m from 12.00 m (NFGC-25-GC-027) - 27.0 g/t Au over 10.00 m from 0.00 m (NFGC-25-GC-033) [5][7] Geological Context - The Keats and Iceberg zones are located within the Keats-Baseline Fault Zone, a high-grade gold-bearing structure with a defined strike length of 1.9 kilometers [10] - The drilling program is designed to validate resource models and improve confidence in high-grade intersections ahead of a mineral resource estimate update [9] Future Plans - The 2026 drill program is underway, focusing on infill drilling for resource conversion and expanding grade control drilling at the Iceberg and Lotto excavations [15][16] - An updated Technical Report, including a new mineral resource estimate, is expected to be filed in mid-2026 [18]

Core Viewpoint - Alamos Gold Inc. has reported significant advancements in its underground exploration program at the Young-Davidson mine, highlighting the extension of high-grade gold mineralization in multiple zones, particularly in the hanging wall and syenite areas, which presents substantial upside potential for the company. Exploration Results - New high-grade gold mineralization has been identified in the South Syenite Zone, located 285 meters south of the Northgate Shaft, an area with limited historical drilling [2] - The Mid-Mine Hanging Wall Zones have shown extended high-grade gold mineralization, discovered in 2024, near existing infrastructure and south of current Mineral Reserves and Resources [2][12] - Expansion drilling in the Young-Davidson syenite continues to extend gold mineralization beyond existing Mineral Reserves and Resources, with notable intercepts including: - 16.36 g/t Au over 17.90 m, including 116.50 g/t Au over 1.00 m [3][11] - 9.15 g/t Au over 22.00 m, including 44.03 g/t Au over 3.00 m [3][15] - 10.12 g/t Au over 17.30 m, including 143.50 g/t Au over 1.00 m [3][16] Financial and Operational Highlights - The exploration spending at Young-Davidson totaled $13.1 million in 2025, with 34,080 meters of drilling across 81 holes, and 448 meters of underground exploration development completed [7][8] - The company has maintained a Mineral Reserve life of at least 13 years since 2011, indicating strong potential for continued resource availability [17] Future Plans - Drilling will continue in 2026 to further expand high-grade mineralization, particularly where it remains open to the east and up/down dip [10] - The focus will remain on extending mineralization within the Young-Davidson syenite and testing higher-grade gold mineralization in the hanging wall [8][9]

Core Insights - Colibri Resource Corporation has provided an update on its gold exploration drilling and assay progress at the El Plomo Gold Project in Sonora, Mexico, indicating positive developments in their exploration efforts [1][3]. El Plomo Project - Phase 1 Reconnaissance Drilling - The Phase 1 reconnaissance reverse circulation drilling program at the El Plomo Gold Project has been completed, consisting of twenty-two drill holes totaling approximately 1,815 meters [3][4]. - The drilling program aimed to evaluate near-surface gold potential and identify geological vectors for follow-up exploration, focusing on areas with favorable structural and lithological characteristics for gold mineralization [4][8]. - Initial gold assay results have been received for some drill holes, indicating gold mineralization at shallow depths across various geological settings [6][8]. - Additional targeted sampling, referred to as "shoulder sampling," has been initiated to evaluate the continuity and geometry of gold mineralization [7][8]. - A comprehensive update on drilling and assay results will be released once the analytical dataset is complete [7]. Evelyn Project - West Sahuaro Target - Historical drilling at the West Sahuaro target on the Evelyn Project confirmed gold mineralization in all six holes tested during the initial discovery drilling program [11]. - A reconnaissance reverse circulation drill hole was completed at the West Sahuaro target, designed to test for lateral continuity and extend the depth of known mineralization [12]. Quality Assurance / Quality Control - All drill samples were collected and prepared following industry-standard quality assurance and quality control procedures, submitted to an independent accredited laboratory for analysis [13].

Core Insights - Radisson Mining Resources Inc. has announced significant assay results from seven new drill holes at its 100%-owned O'Brien Gold Project, part of a 140,000-metre step-out drill program aimed at exploring gold mineralization [1][2]. Summary by Categories Drill Results - The new drill results include broad mineralized zones with high-grade vein intercepts at "Trend 1," extending mineralization to a vertical depth of 1,450 metres, which is 375 metres below existing mineral resources [2]. - The completion of the final wedges from pilot hole OB-24-337 has delineated new mineralization in multiple veins beneath historic mine workings, achieving a 100% success rate in intercepting vein grades consistent with the Project's mineral resources [2][15]. - The deepest intercept recorded at the Project is from new pilot hole OB-25-378, which reached a vertical depth of 1,620 metres, marking the deepest mineralization yet found [2][15]. Specific Assay Results - Drill hole OB-25-322W3 intersected 23.37 g/t Au over 4.0 metres, including a high-grade intercept of 60.60 g/t Au over 1.5 metres [3][16]. - OB-25-337W15 recorded 5.38 g/t Au over 4.5 metres, with a notable inclusion of 8.86 g/t Au over 1.5 metres [3][17]. - OB-25-378 achieved a high-grade intercept of 15.70 g/t Au over 1.1 metres at a depth of 1,620 metres [15][21]. Project Overview - The O'Brien Gold Project is located in the Bousquet-Cadillac mining camp along the Larder-Lake-Cadillac Break in Abitibi, Québec, with indicated mineral resources estimated at 0.58 million ounces at 8.2 g/t Au and inferred resources at 0.93 million ounces at 4.4 g/t Au [28]. - The ongoing exploration program has shown a high success rate, with 84% of completed drill holes intersecting gold mineralization consistent with the Project's mineral resources [13][14]. Future Plans - The company is actively drilling with six rigs on-site and plans to mobilize two additional rigs shortly to continue exploring the mineralization at the O'Brien Gold Project [2][15].

Core Viewpoint - Founders Metals Inc. has reported significant drill results from the Lower Antino Target at the Antino Gold Project in Suriname, indicating a large-scale gold system with potential for both bulk tonnage and high-grade gold zones [1][3]. Drill Results - Hole LA041 returned 90.0 metres of 1.02 grams per tonne (g/t) gold, including a high-grade interval of 1.0 m at 28.44 g/t Au, marking the highest-grade single drill intercept at Lower Antino to date [1][3][7]. - The mineralization at Lower Antino is characterized by multiple sub-parallel gold zones along approximately 1.9 kilometres of strike, with widths ranging from 15 to over 90 metres [1][4]. Geological Insights - Gold mineralization occurs within altered and sheared tonalite, associated with disseminated pyrite and quartz veining, suggesting a consistent distribution of gold across broad intercepts [4][6]. - The drill-defined system aligns with a geophysical anomaly over 2 km, indicating the potential for further expansion beyond current drilling [4][7]. Expansion Potential - Mineralized intervals appear to be increasing in width as drilling progresses southward, with trenching results showing 29.0 m of 0.51 g/t Au and 10.0 m of 0.68 g/t Au [5][7]. - The system remains open for expansion in all directions, with additional drilling confirming further mineralization 100 m south of the current body [5][7]. High-Grade Zones - Historical sampling has reported grades up to 340 g/t Au in grab samples and 21 g/t Au in channel samples, indicating the presence of high-grade targets within the broader mineralized system [6][7]. - The average saprolite thickness of 50 m across the target area presents a significant opportunity for near-surface oxide gold extraction [6][7]. Company Overview - Founders Metals Inc. is focused on advancing the Antino Gold Project, which spans 56,000 hectares and has produced over 500,000 ounces of gold from historical mining [13]. - The company is committed to responsible exploration and aims to deliver long-term value to shareholders through strategic growth in the Guiana Shield [13].

Core Insights - Miata Metals Corp. has announced final assays from its 2025 drill program, revealing high-grade gold intercepts at the Jons Trend zone and promising results from the Big Berg target [1][2]. Jons Trend - The assays from Jons Trend indicate an expansion of the known mineralization zone, with significant results including 57 m at 1.01 g/t gold and high-grade intervals such as 4.3 m at 12.49 g/t gold [3][5]. - The drilling program at Jons Trend has confirmed continuous gold mineralization across a previously untested corridor of 750 m by 250 m, extending to depths of 200 m [5][8]. - All but one hole in the Jons Trend drilling program yielded multiple mineralized intercepts, enhancing the size and grade of the mineralization [5][8]. Big Berg - Exploration drilling at the Big Berg target has produced results including 8.1 m at 2.21 g/t gold, with mineralization associated with a brittle-ductile fault [4][9]. - The Big Berg target is located approximately 500 meters southeast of Jons Trend and is expected to be a focus for further exploration in 2026 [4][9]. Future Plans - Miata plans to aggressively follow up on the discoveries in 2026 with a drill program targeting 25,000 m, which will include discovery drilling on multiple targets [2][4]. - The company aims to identify the full extent of the Jons Trend's mineralization in terms of strike, width, and depth throughout 2026 [3][4]. Company Overview - Miata Metals Corp. is a Canadian mineral exploration company focused on the acquisition, exploration, and development of mineral properties, holding a 70% interest in the Sela Creek Gold Project and a 70% beneficial interest in the Nassau Gold Project [20].