Midland Begins Drilling Program on the Willbob Gold Project in the Labrador Trough
Midland launches a 3,500m drill program at its Willbob gold project.
Midland Exploration Inc. has launched a 24-hole, 3,500-meter diamond drilling program at its wholly owned Willbob Gold Project in Quebec’s Labrador Trough. The campaign targets five specific zones: Ants, Ferricrete, Pump Pad Ridge, Canyon, and Didgeridoo. This initiative marks the first-ever drill testing of the Canyon and Didgeridoo zones, while also re-testing previously identified showings in the Ants, Ferricrete, and Pump Pad Ridge areas.
Historical context for the project includes channel sampling and drilling data, notably 2.30 g/t Au over 8.95 m in the Didgeridoo Zone and 1.81 g/t Au over 12.06 m in the Ants Zone. Fieldwork and sample collection occurred in June 2026, with samples sent to Actlab for fire assay and ICP-OES analysis under strict QA/QC protocols.
Midland Exploration Inc. (MD) has announced a 3,500-meter drilling program, marking a routine progression in its 2026 exploration roadmap. This move follows the company’s historical trajectory of identifying historical gold showings and acquiring the Kan project in 2025, now advancing to the drill-testing phase.
The scope of the new program aligns with the company’s stated 2026 budget of approximately $12 million and its plan for roughly 15,000 meters of drilling across its portfolio. The announcement serves as an incremental operational update consistent with prior management guidance, validating the exploration thesis without altering the company's risk profile or capital requirements.
Midland Exploration Inc. (MD) operates as a junior prospect generator and joint-venture explorer focused on gold and critical metals in Quebec. The company leverages a partnership model, sharing exploration costs and upside with major miners and institutional investors. Management emphasizes a low-cost, high-upside model by retaining 100% ownership on core properties while optioning or JV-ing advanced targets to majors.
Flagship projects include Willbob (gold), Caniapisc (gold), Malaco Mountain (Cu-Au-REE), and Galinée (Li-Cs). The portfolio spans the prolific Abitibi gold belt, the Labrador Trough, and the Baie-James lithium corridor.