Yukon Metals samples 250 g/t Au at Carter Gulch

Executive Summary

• Yukon Metals Corp. reported high-grade gold results from a 2025 rock sampling program at its Carter Gulch property in the Yukon, with samples returning up to 250 g/t gold.
• The company expanded its land position by staking 68 new claims, bringing the total to 70 claims covering approximately 1,462 hectares around the Carter Gulch and Peppy showings.
• Exploration next steps include additional surface sampling, detailed geological mapping, and target definition to advance the early-stage project.

Key Details

• Sampling Results:
  • Peak result: 250 g/t gold (Au) from a float sample of oxidized quartz vein material.
  • Average sample grade: 17.8 g/t Au.
  • Range: 0.00 g/t Au to 250 g/t Au.
  • Total samples: 27 rock samples collected; 9 samples graded over 1 g/t Au.
  • Pathfinders: Elevated concentrations of lead (up to 2.96% Pb), zinc, copper, arsenic, and antimony identified.
• Land Position:
  • New staking: 68 quartz claims.
  • Total claims: 70 claims (including 2 existing claims).
  • Total area: Approximately 1,462 hectares.
  • Location: Carter Gulch property, 40 km southwest of Whitehorse, Yukon; 10 km from the Alaska Highway.
  • Key showings covered: Carter Gulch (CG) showing and Peppy showing (1.5 km southeast of CG).
• Historical Context:
  • CG showing identified in 1993 following 1980s Geological Survey of Canada stream sediment surveys.
  • Historical rock sampling previously returned gold values up to 142 g/t Au, 1.3% Pb, and 1.1% Cu.
• QA/QC:
  • Samples sent to ALS Minerals (prep in Whitehorse, analysis in North Vancouver).
  • Preparation: Crush to 70% passing 2mm; 250g split pulverized >85% passing 75 micrometres.
  • Analysis: 48 elements by four-acid digestion and ICP-MS (ME-MS61L).
  • Gold Analysis: Au-NANO51; samples >250 ppb assayed with 30g fire assay and ICP-AES finish (Au-ICP21); samples >10 ppm further assayed with gravimetric finish (Au-GRA21).
• Next Steps:
  • Additional surface sampling.
  • Detailed geological mapping.
  • Evaluation of priority targets defined by historical work and 2025 sampling.

Notable Quotes

• "These high-grade gold samples collected from our Carter Gulch property are an exciting start to early stage exploration on an easily accessible property," commented Jim Coates, interim chief executive officer of Yukon Metals. "Additional staking has allowed us to secure the core areas of known mineralization at the property while expanding our footprint to include nearby showings. Information gathered during the sampling program will help inform our next steps at the property, which will include additional surface sampling, detailed geological mapping and target definition."