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Drill Results

Western Gold Provides Initial Data on Caledonian Gold Joint Venture Areas, Currently Under Application, Where Multiple High-Grade Gold Veins Have Been Recorded

By The Northwire Desk — AI Analysis Dec 03, 2025 · 07:46 WGLD · 0.19 Western Gold Exploration Ltd.
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Executive Summary

  • Western Gold Exploration announced further details on its newly created joint‑venture with Acrux Gold to explore the Caledonian Gold Project in central Scotland.
  • Historic exploration data highlight several high‑grade gold intercepts from surface and shallow “winky drill” samples (e.g., 7.5 m @ 4.1 g/t Au, 0.5 m @ 19.2 g/t Au, grab samples up to 383.2 g/t Au).
  • The JV has applied for two Crown Estate Mines Royal Option Agreements covering ~500 km² (Glen Orchy and Lyon areas) and secured a ~130 km² surface‑rights agreement, positioning it for near‑term exclusive exploration rights.

Key Details

  • Joint Venture Structure – Western Gold Exploration Ltd. (TSXV: WGLD) partners with Acrux Gold Limited; Acrux is the new owner of the nearby Cononish Gold Mine.
  • Historical Assay Highlights
  • Beinn Udlaidh Vein: 7.5 m @ 4.1 g/t Au (surface), 0.5 m @ 19.2 g/t Au, rock‑chip grab up to 73.2 g/t Au.
  • River Vein: Grab samples > 100 g/t Au, max 383.2 g/t Au.
  • Coire a’Ghabhalach Vein (Lyon area): 1.0 m @ 25.5 g/t Au and 2.1 m @ 15.3 g/t Au (surface).
  • Creag Sheileach: 1.0 m @ 25.46 g/t Au (surface).
  • Data Sources – Historical datasets supplied by Acrux Gold, covering public‑file information dating back to the 1980s.
  • Crown License Applications – Two Mines Royal Option Agreements filed for Glen Orchy and Lyon areas; exclusive rights expected soon as JV is sole applicant.
  • Surface‑Rights Agreement – Approximately 130 km² secured, providing immediate operational footprint for early exploration.
  • Geographic Context – Licence areas lie ~40 km NE of Western Gold’s Lorne Cu‑Au Porphyry Project (Lagalochan & Ardlochan prospects).
  • Qualified Person Review – David Pym (CGeol) acted as QP for the technical disclosure; historic data not independently verified but locations were cross‑checked.

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