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Drill Results

Rockland Resources Announces Gold Sampling Results up to 145 g/t Gold at Cole Gold Mine Property, Red Lake Mining District

By The Northwire Desk — AI Analysis Nov 26, 2025 · 08:00 RKL · 0.08 Rockland Resources Ltd.
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Executive Summary

  • Rockland Resources reported exceptionally high grab‑sample gold assays of up to 145 g/t Au from vein targets at its 100% owned Cole Gold Mine Property in Red Lake, Ontario.
  • The company announced the appointment of Danae Voormeij, P.Geo., as Chief Geologist to lead upcoming 2026 drilling and trenching programs.
  • Plans for early‑2026 include a drill program targeting the 3‑D modelled vein system to a depth of 400 m and additional surface sampling of newly identified veins.

Key Details

  • Assay Results (Fall 2025 prospecting):
  • Sample 489969 – quartz vein grab, massive pyrite/chalcopyrite/pyrrhotite with visible gold: 145 g/t Au.
  • Sample 489968 – similar vein outcrop: 111 g/t Au.
  • Additional grabs returned 2.44 g/t and 1.40 g/t Au.
  • Sampling Program: 37 rock/vein samples collected; 22 results received (remaining 15 pending).
  • Geological Context: Gold mineralization controlled by lithologic contact with ultramafic rocks and NE‑trending strike‑slip faults; multiple visible‑gold veins identified within ~1 km of the historic Cole Mine.
  • Future Exploration Plans (2026):
  • Early‑year drilling to test and verify the 3‑D modelled vein system to a vertical depth of 400 m.
  • Subsequent field season to strip‑sample and channel‑sample additional gold‑bearing veins.
  • Management Appointment: Danae Voormeij, with >20 years exploration experience (Gold & Copper in Africa, South Pacific, Americas), appointed Chief Geologist; also board member of Miata Metals and Sky Gold Corp.
  • CEO Quote: “Her knowledge and experience in orogenic gold systems is an invaluable asset for us… we look forward to advancing our Cole Gold Mines story together as we head into 2026.” – Mike England, CEO.
  • Option Grant: 275,000 stock options issued to directors, officers and consultants at $0.08 per option, exercisable over three years.

Notable Quotes

“I would like to express how grateful we are to have Ms. Voormeij join the Rockland team. Her knowledge and experience in orogenic gold systems is an invaluable asset for us, as is her geological modelling expertise,” – Mike England, CEO of Rockland Resources.

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