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LAR 9.05 +8.4% LSTR 0.070 +0.0% NTH 0.165 +3.1% BVA 0.830 −1.2% OTMC 0.350 −7.9% GPAC 0.310 +10.7% LEGY 0.940 +1.1% CVB 0.150 +7.1% SCZ 10.19 +13.0% ODV 3.41 +1.2% AMX 4.00 +4.7% YARR 0.215 −2.3% EXN 0.305 +3.4% WPG 1.34 +9.8% ASE 0.740 +4.2% IE 14.98 +19.8% LAR 9.05 +8.4% LSTR 0.070 +0.0% NTH 0.165 +3.1% BVA 0.830 −1.2% OTMC 0.350 −7.9% GPAC 0.310 +10.7% LEGY 0.940 +1.1% CVB 0.150 +7.1% SCZ 10.19 +13.0% ODV 3.41 +1.2% AMX 4.00 +4.7% YARR 0.215 −2.3% EXN 0.305 +3.4% WPG 1.34 +9.8% ASE 0.740 +4.2% IE 14.98 +19.8%
Drill Results

West Point Gold Delivers Multiple High-Grade Intercepts at Northeast Tyro, Including 27.4m of 9.56 g/t Au from 71.6m

West Point Gold Shatters Grade Expectations at NE Tyro as Flagship Project Scales Toward 2026 Resource Milestone

By The Northwire Desk — AI Analysis Jan 06, 2026 · 07:02 WPG · 1.45 West Point Gold Corp.
Executive Summary

The most recent news release (January 6, 2026) reports high-grade diamond drilling results from the Northeast (NE) Tyro zone of the Gold Chain Project in Arizona. Key intercepts include 27.4m of 9.56 g/t Au (GC25-87) and 44.2m of 5.46 g/t Au (GC25-88). The drilling has successfully expanded the high-grade mineralized zone along strike to the northeast and down-dip. True widths are estimated at 50-90% of reported intervals. Currently, the company is operating two drill rigs, one at NE Tyro and one at Tyro South, as part of an expanded 15,000-meter program.

Material Impact

The impact is Material - Positive for the following reasons: - Grade Outperformance: The reported grades (5.24 g/t to 9.56 g/t Au) significantly exceed the conceptual exploration target grade of 2.0 to 3.0 g/t Au established in September 2025. - Scale and Continuity: Results from hole GC25-88 expand the zone along strike to the northeast, while other holes confirm continuity 80m to 140m down-dip. This suggests the high-grade core is larger than previously modeled. - Resource Implications: These results are expected to materially improve the grade profile of the maiden mineral resource estimate slated for 2026. - Operational Momentum: The company successfully transitioned from 9,000m drilled in 2025 to a 15,000m program for 2026, funded by $13M in capital inflows (financings and warrant exercises) during 2025.

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Company Overview

West Point Gold Corp. (formerly Gold79 Mines) is focused on gold discovery along the Walker Lane Trend in Arizona and Nevada. - Flagship Project: Gold Chain (Arizona). It features low-sulfidation epithermal mineralization. The "Tyro" system is the primary focus, consisting of a 1km "Main Zone" and the newer "NE Tyro" high-grade zone. - Other Projects: Baxter Spring (Nevada) - 100% owned; Jefferson Canyon (Nevada) - under option to Kinross (Kinross can earn up to 80%).

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More from West Point Gold Corp.

Aug 05, 2026 · 07:02

West Point Gold Drills 30.4 m of 2.31 g/t Au at Tyro Main Zone

Drill Results Jul 29, 2026 · 07:01

West Point confirms continuity with 195 g*m Au, though grades cool compared to prior bonanza results at the Tyro project.

Drill Results Jul 14, 2026 · 07:01

West Point’s NE Tyro resource deepens to 350 metres, though new drill holes lack the high-grade punch of recent bonanza-scale intersections.

Drill Results Jul 09, 2026 · 07:01

West Point’s broad, high-grade intercepts at depth validate vein widening and keep the NE Tyro deposit open for a maiden resource.

Drill Results Jun 23, 2026 · 07:01

West Point Gold’s NE Tyro step-out reinforces high-grade continuity ahead of its maiden resource.

Drill Results Jun 09, 2026 · 07:01

West Point Gold’s NE Tyro step-out validates high-grade continuity, though a maiden resource and going concern warning cap upside.

Drill Results