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GLDN 0.055 +0.0% BRON 0.040 +0.0% BTO 5.43 −0.7% ESK 0.365 −2.7% AUMN 0.275 +0.0% GGX 0.040 +0.0% S 0.155 +29.2% NNX 0.035 +0.0% ABX 51.90 −0.6% TTS 2.40 −4.0% FCI 0.400 −9.1% GR 0.075 +0.0% AII 23.38 +12.4% TUNG 1.72 +1.8% LGO 1.01 −2.9% EMM 0.080 +0.0% GLDN 0.055 +0.0% BRON 0.040 +0.0% BTO 5.43 −0.7% ESK 0.365 −2.7% AUMN 0.275 +0.0% GGX 0.040 +0.0% S 0.155 +29.2% NNX 0.035 +0.0% ABX 51.90 −0.6% TTS 2.40 −4.0% FCI 0.400 −9.1% GR 0.075 +0.0% AII 23.38 +12.4% TUNG 1.72 +1.8% LGO 1.01 −2.9% EMM 0.080 +0.0%
Drill Results Routine +

Kirkland Lake Discoveries Intersects 2.46 g/t Au Over 14.7 m in New Fault Zone; 180 m Step-Out Expands Mirado South Mineralization

Mirado Expansion Validates Acquisition Thesis as KLDC Consolidates Gains

By The Northwire Desk — AI Analysis May 25, 2026 · 07:01 KLDC · 0.485 Kirkland Lake Discoveries Corp.
Executive Summary
  • Kirkland Lake Discoveries Corp. announced drill results from its 2026 diamond drilling program at the Mirado property on May 25, 2026.
  • Key intercepts include 2.46 g/t Au over 14.7 m in a new fault zone and visible gold observed in hole KLM26-010.
  • The results represent an 180 m step-out from historical resource limits, validating the updated geological model for the South Zone.
  • The drilling program has been expanded to 30,000 meters total due to cost efficiencies ($200/m all-in) achieved during the winter program.
  • Assays were completed using Chrysos PhotonAssay™ technology at Paragon Geochemical to mitigate the nugget effect and improve precision.
Material Impact
  • The news is consistent with the progression of the Mirado acquisition narrative established in March 2026, where the company secured a 100% interest for ~19.9% equity dilution.
  • While positive, this release falls under Routine - Positive as it confirms expectations set by previous drill results (April and May 4 releases) rather than introducing a fundamentally new resource category or economic study.
  • The market has already priced in the Mirado acquisition and drilling program success, evidenced by the stock price rally from $0.18 in April to over $0.60 in May 2026.
  • No material change to the company's financial position is disclosed; capital remains funded for exploration without immediate need for additional equity raises.
KLDC · Price
Company Overview
  • Company Strategy: Leveraging modern technology in historic camps (Kirkland Lake) to unlock overlooked value through acquisition and efficient exploration.
  • Flagship Project: Mirado Gold Project (KL South). Acquired fully in March 2026, featuring historical inferred resources of ~442,000 oz Au at 1.29 g/t.
  • Secondary Projects: KL West/Winnie Lake (polymetallic copper-gold system), KL East, and Horne/Laronde/Upper Beaver (untargeted historic assets).
  • Land Package: Approximately 400 km² consolidated block in the Abitibi Greenstone Belt, including the entire 17-km Winnie Pluton contact zone.
Read the original news release →

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