Drill Results
Playfair hires Lantech for Mount Uniacke drilling
Nova Scotia Drilling Execution Validates Financing, Dilution Risks Remain

Executive Summary
- Playfair Mining Ltd. has signed a drilling contract with Lantech Drilling Ltd. for its Mount Uniacke project within the Golden Circle district in Nova Scotia.
- The program consists of 2,950 metres across three drill holes targeting high-grade gold and bulk tonnage gold near historical surface workings.
- The program is fully financed and expected to commence around June 15, 2026.
- This marks the first core drilling at Mount Uniacke since 1995, supervised by Qualified Persons Greg Davison and Perry MacKinnon.
- CEO Don Moore highlighted excitement regarding Nova Scotia's "new gold era" and confirmed readiness for the program.
Material Impact
- The news represents operational execution of a previously announced plan rather than new strategic information.
- The financing required to fund this specific drilling program ($2.48 million) was closed in March 2026, meaning capital needs are already met.
- Hiring the contractor confirms management is adhering to the timeline established during the private placement closure.
- There is no immediate material change to valuation or risk profile compared to the financing announcement; it is a procedural milestone.
- The lack of drilling for 30 years introduces geological uncertainty, but the fully funded status mitigates immediate liquidity concerns.
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Company Overview
- Flagship Project: Golden Circle Project in Nova Scotia, comprising eight historic properties including Mount Uniacke.
- Strategy: Re-evaluating historic gold districts using modern exploration techniques to unlock bulk-tonnage resources.
- Other Assets: Touquoy (completed mine), 15-Mile & Beaver Dam (positive pre-feasibility), Cochrane Hill (resource definition), Goldboro Long Section (advanced feasibility).
- Historical Context: Nova Scotia has a history of ~1.2M oz production across 350 mines, providing geological confidence in the region.
- Current Status: Exploration stage with no recent drilling on Mount Uniacke since 1995 prior to this program.
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