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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

By The Northwire Desk — AI Analysis May 08, 2026 · 07:00 ABM · 0.175 Aben Gold Corp.
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).
Read the original news release →

More from Aben Gold Corp.

Sep 16, 2026 · 07:00

Aben concludes its Justin drill program while assays remain pending as the stock consolidates near support levels.

Drill Results Sep 01, 2026 · 07:00

Aben reports drill logs and UV glow at its project, confirming no assays or discovery has been made.

Drill Results Aug 10, 2026 · 07:00

Aben has commenced drilling ahead of schedule and is fully funded for its 2026 campaign.

Drill Results Jul 07, 2026 · 07:00

Aben advances its fully permitted Yukon gold-tungsten drill program ahead of expected fall results.

Drill Results Jun 26, 2026 · 17:00

Aben collected a second option payment to fund Yukon drilling, though dilution and execution risks limit potential upside.

M&A / Property Jun 19, 2026 · 07:00

Aben secured $1.3m in flow-through capital to fund drilling at its Yukon project, despite near-term risks from dilution and cash burn.

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