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Ashley Gold Corp. Receives Permit for the High-Grade Alto-Gardnar Project, Dryden, Ontario

Ashley Gold Rigs Up for Tak Patents Drilling as Capital and Permits Align

By The Northwire Desk — AI Analysis Mar 25, 2026 · 08:30 ASHL · 0.06 Ashley Gold Corp.

Executive Summary

Ashley Gold Corp. announced the completion of mobilization to the Tak Patents, located adjacent to NexGold Mining Corp.'s Goliath-Gold Project.
Drill trail clearing and preparation of ten drill pads at approximately 50-meter spacing along a 1-kilometer resistive surface trend are complete.
A timberjack skidder and a diamond drill rig capable of drilling holes exceeding 500 meters have been staged on-site and will remain available for at least one year.
Drilling is anticipated to commence in mid-to-late April, pending crew availability following the Easter long weekend.
The 2D IP survey (19.5 km of lines) identified a resistive trend that aligns with historic drill hole TAK-99-10, which reported 2.08 g/t Au over 31.8 meters.
The company is partnering with 518 Drilling Ltd. for the program.
The Tak Patents carry a 5% NSR held by Royal Gold Inc., with a 2.5% buy-back option for $1 million. The main Burnthut block and Howie project have 0% NSRs following a January 2026 transaction.

Material Impact

The announcement is an expected operational milestone that follows the March 11, 2026 closing of the LIFE financing and the March 16, 2026 release of interim IP data.
It removes near-term execution risk regarding equipment delivery and site preparation, but does not alter the fundamental geological thesis or valuation until assay results are returned.
The news confirms management's stated timeline and capital allocation strategy, but the modest $807,565 raise must fund multiple projects, keeping capital constraints tight.
Market impact is likely muted as the information was largely telegraphed in prior releases. The stock is expected to trade in a narrow range until drill results provide new data.

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Company Overview

Ashley Gold Corp. is a junior exploration company focused on gold and polymetallic assets in Ontario's Dryden area and British Columbia.
The flagship project is the Burnthut/Tak Patents property in Ontario, comprising 83 claims, 6 patents, and 1 mining license across approximately 1,900 hectares.
The Tak Patents feature a historic quartz-feldspar porphyry body with stockwork-style gold mineralization, previously explored by Lac Minerals (Barrick) and Triex Resources.
The project is strategically positioned adjacent to NexGold's Goliath-Gold Complex, offering potential infrastructure synergies and district-scale exploration upside.
Secondary assets include the Howie Project (maiden drilling completed), Alto-Gardnar (high-grade surface channeling), and Gold Mountain, BC (polymetallic grab samples).

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