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Technical Study

Vanguard Mining Engages Hardline Exploration for NI 43-101 Technical Report Update at Brussels Creek Gold-Copper-Palladium Project, Kamloops, BC

By The Northwire Desk — AI Analysis Dec 19, 2025 · 03:05 UUU · 0.135 Vanguard Mining Corp.
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Executive Summary

  • Vanguard Mining retained Hardline Exploration Ltd. to prepare an NI 43‑101 Technical Report for the 100% owned Brussels Creek Gold‑Copper‑Palladium Project, with completion expected by end‑January 2026.
  • The company finished its 2025 surface rock and soil sampling program (21 rock samples, 127 soil samples) that follows up on a historic near‑surface drill intercept of 5.08 g/t Au over 3.5 m reported in 2023.
  • Assay results are pending; once received they will be used to prioritize targets for a potential 2026 drilling campaign and incorporated into the forthcoming technical report.

Key Details

  • Consultant Engagement: Hardline Exploration Ltd., an independent geological consulting firm, appointed as Qualified Person (J.T. Shearer, M.Sc., D.I.C., P.Geo.) to complete the NI 43‑101 Technical Report.
  • Sampling Program Scope: Conducted June 10 2025 – 2025; 21 rock samples from mineralized zones and structural features; 127 systematic grid soil samples to delineate geochemical anomalies.
  • Laboratory Analysis: All samples sent to SGS Canada Inc.; rock samples analyzed by four‑acid ICP and fire assay for Au, Pt, Pd; soil samples via aqua regia digestion with fire assay where warranted.
  • Historical Context: Program follows a 2023 near‑surface drill intercept of 5.08 g/t Au from 25.75 m to 29.25 m (3.5 m). Historical grab samples (2019) returned up to 11.5 g/t Au with associated Pd.
  • Assay Results: Pending receipt and review; results will be compiled, QA/QC‑checked, and interpreted by Vanguard and Hardline’s Qualified Person before inclusion in the technical report.
  • Future Exploration Plans: Upon assay interpretation, Vanguard will prioritize high‑potential drill targets for a 2026 drilling program and integrate findings into the NI 43‑101 report.
  • Regional Significance: Brussels Creek lies adjacent to New Gold Inc.’s New Afton Mine; recent industry consolidation (Coeur Mining’s $7 B acquisition of New Gold) underscores strategic importance of the Kamloops district.
  • Indigenous Collaboration: Project located on Secwépemc Nation territory; Vanguard commits to ongoing consultation, local employment, procurement from Indigenous‑owned businesses, and environmental stewardship.
  • Regulatory & QA/QC: Samples handled under chain‑of‑custody protocols; SGS accredited to ISO/IEC 17025:2017 and ISO 9001:2015. Vanguard’s internal QA/QC program includes blanks, standards, and duplicates; no issues identified by the Qualified Person.

Notable Quotes

  • David Greenway, President & CEO: “The near‑surface gold intercept reported in 2023 delivered a compelling proof‑of‑concept for the Brussels Creek Project… The results will directly support the advancement of an updated NI 43‑101 Technical Report, representing an important step in de‑risking and systematically advancing this highly prospective project.”
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