Production / Operations
Aben Gold Corp. Announces 2026 Exploration Program at Justin Gold Tungsten Project, Yukon
Aben Gold Confirms Yukon Drilling Plan as Shares Consolidate Below Key Resistance

Executive Summary
- Aben Gold Corp. announced its 2026 exploration program for the Justin Gold Tungsten Project in the Yukon Territory on May 8, 2026.
- The program involves approximately 1,500 metres of diamond drilling targeting two high-priority zones: POW Zone and Lost Ace Zone.
- Field activities are scheduled from mid-July through mid-September 2026 using Empire Drilling & Consulting Ltd. and Axiom Exploration.
- Operations will be staged out of Seabridge Gold’s 3 Aces Camp, leveraging established infrastructure.
- Historical data cited includes gold intercepts up to 88.2 g/t Au over 1.0 m in the Lost Ace Zone and tungsten grades up to 1.15% WO₃ in the POW Zone.
- This announcement follows the March 24, 2026 news which initially outlined the scope of the 2026 exploration program.
Material Impact
- The May 8 news is an operational execution update confirming details previously disclosed in the March 24, 2026 release regarding the 2026 exploration plan.
- As the market was already aware of the drilling intent and targets from late March, this announcement does not introduce new fundamental value or unexpected catalysts.
- The stock price has corrected significantly from its January 2026 peak ($0.24) to current levels ($0.18), suggesting prior positive news (such as the December option agreement and January financing) has already been priced in.
- While confirming progress is positive for operational momentum, it lacks the surprise element required for a Material - Positive rating given the recent price consolidation.
- The news validates management's commitment to advancing the flagship project but does not alter the risk profile or valuation materially compared to previous months.
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Company Overview
- Aben Gold Corp. is a Canadian exploration company focused on the Yukon Territory and British Columbia.
- Flagship Project: Justin Gold Tungsten Project (100% owned, ~7,400 hectares) in the Tombstone/Tintina Gold Belt.
- Adjacent to Seabridge Gold’s 3 Aces Project, providing potential infrastructure synergies.
- Secondary Asset: Forrest Kerr Project (~20,197 ha in Golden Triangle, BC), currently under option agreement with Kingfisher Metals Corp.
- Management team includes Riley Trimble (CEO) and Milosz Mielniczuk (VP Exploration).
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