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Drill Results

West Point hopes for potential in Tyro Main target

By The Northwire Desk — AI Analysis Sep 04, 2025 · 17:31 WPG · 0.385 West Point Gold Corp.
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Executive Summary

  • West Point Gold updated its Tyro Main zone exploration target to 19.5‑31.2 Mt grading 2.0‑3.0 g/t Au, based on 6,227 m of drilling and additional geological work.
  • The company announced a forthcoming 10,000‑m drill program beginning in early September to extend depth, infill the zone, and test step‑out targets such as the Sunset vein and Frisco graben.
  • Detailed drilling and sampling activities to date (4,963 m RC, 1,264 m diamond core, trenching, chip samples) have refined the target’s geometry and support a near‑continuous tabular gold body.

Key Details

  • Updated Exploration Target: 19.5 Mt – 31.2 Mt at 2.0 g/t – 3.0 g/t Au for the Tyro Main zone (conceptual, not yet a mineral resource).
  • Drilling Completed to Date: 4,963 m reverse‑circulation, 1,264 m diamond core, plus 348 m surface trench sampling and extensive chip sampling.
  • Geological Work: Detailed mapping of historic mine workings, patented claims, and surrounding BLM lands; wire‑frame modelling of the Tyro vein envelope capturing most known gold intercepts.
  • Target Geometry: Approximately 1 km strike length, 40‑60 m width, 250‑300 m depth; continuous tabular body surrounded by quartz stockwork.
  • Planned 2024 Drill Campaign: 10,000 m total, with an initial ~1,200 m phase in September focusing on the upper Tyro Main zone, followed by deeper and strike extensions.
  • Step‑out Targets: Sunset vein, Sheep Trail mine, Black Dyke mine, Gold Chain hill, Lower Union Pass corridor, and follow‑up at Frisco graben.
  • Future Exploration Timeline: Additional mapping and sampling of non‑drill‑ready areas slated for late 2025.
  • Qualified Persons: Robert Johansing, VP Exploration (NI 43‑101), and M. Antonio Celis C., principal geologist, Motherlode Consulting (independent NI 43‑101 qualified).

Notable Quotes

“Our drill campaigns at the Tyro Main zone have delivered an improvement of the exploration target, particularly with respect to gold grade… Our improved understanding of project geology has us well positioned to test multiple stepout targets on the project this year with our drill program starting in early September.” – Quentin Mai, CEO

Materiality Assessment: Non‑Material – Positive (provides material operational update but does not yet constitute a resource or financial impact).

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