Northwire Canada EditionMonday, August 10, 2026
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Drill Results

Golden Cariboo begins fall drill program at Quesnelle

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Executive Summary

  • Golden Cariboo Resources has commenced its autumn surface‑drilling program at the Quesnelle Gold Quartz mine property in British Columbia, aiming to extend the Halo and Main gold zones from ~600 m to ~2 km.
  • The company announced the addition of two experienced professional geoscientists, Cheryl Reid and Catherine Banfield, to its technical team to support exploration and data‑management activities.
  • The campaign builds on prior successful programs and targets additional strike length adjacent to the black argillite–greenstone contact.

Key Details

  • Drilling Objective: Extend gold‑bearing Halo and Main zones from ~600 m (1,969 ft) to ~2 km (1.24 mi) along the black argillite‑greenstone contact.
  • Location: Quesnelle Gold Quartz mine property, ≈4 km NE of Hixon, B.C., road‑accessible.
  • Program Type: Surface drilling (autumn campaign).
  • Previous Reference: Builds on results disclosed in a September 9 2025 news release.
  • New Technical Team Members:
  • Cheryl Reid, PGeo – 20 years exploration experience; expertise in VMS and Archean greenstone‑belt gold projects, drill supervision, QA/QC, database management, field mapping.
  • Catherine Banfield, PGeo – 20 years polymetallic exploration/mining experience; strong background in structural interpretation and geological modelling.
  • CEO Quote: “We are thrilled to kick off our autumn drilling campaign and to welcome Cheryl and Catherine to our team… Their combined experience and technical acumen will be invaluable as we continue to expand the gold‑bearing zones and define new targets.” – J. Frank Callaghan, President & CEO.

Notable Quotes

  • “We are thrilled to kick off our autumn drilling campaign and to welcome Cheryl and Catherine to our team,” said J. Frank Callaghan, president and chief executive officer of Golden Cariboo Resources. “Their combined experience and technical acumen will be invaluable as we continue to expand the gold‑bearing zones and define new targets.”
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