Yukon Metals Samples Up to 250 G/T Gold in Rock and Expands Land Position at Carter Gulch, Yukon

Executive Summary

• High‑grade gold discovered in a 2025 rock sampling program at the Carter Gulch Property, including a peak assay of 250 g/t Au from a float sample.
• Yukon Metals staked 68 new quartz claims, expanding its land position to 70 claims (≈1,462 ha) surrounding the historic Carter Gulch and Peppy showings.
• The company plans follow‑up surface sampling, detailed geological mapping, and target definition to advance early‑stage exploration.

Key Details

• Sampling Highlights
• 27 rock samples collected; 9 samples > 1 g/t Au, average 17.8 g/t Au.
• Highest assay: Sample 325933 – 250 g/t Au, 41.9 ppm Ag, 2,130 ppm Cu, 29.6 % Pb (float sample).
• Additional notable high‑grade float assays: 118.5 g/t Au, 19.15 g/t Au, 20.60 g/t Au.

• Multi‑element association observed with elevated Pb (up to 2.96 %), Zn, Cu, As, Sb.

• Land Position

• New staking of 68 quartz claims plus two existing claims = 70 total claims, ~1,462 ha.
• Claims surround the Carter Gulch Showing (CG) and extend to the Peppy Showing (~1.5 km SE).

• Staking performed by Vision Quest Drilling (Kluane First Nation‑owned) with helicopter support from Capital Helicopters.

• Historical Context

• Prior work identified visible gold in quartz veins; historic rock samples returned up to 142 g/t Au, 1.3 % Pb, 1.1 % Cu.

• Soil geochemistry indicated gold anomalies extending hundreds of metres beyond known showings.

• Next Exploration Steps

• Additional surface sampling and detailed geological mapping.

• Definition and prioritisation of drill targets based on historic data and 2025 results.

• QA/QC Procedures

• Samples analysed by ALS Minerals (prep in Whitehorse, analysis in North Vancouver).

• Gold measured by Au‑NANO51; samples >250 ppb fire‑assayed with ICP‑AES finish; >10 ppm fire‑assayed with gravimetric finish.

• Qualified Person

• Helena Kuikka, P.Geo., VP Exploration, Yukon Metals (NI 43‑101 Qualified Person).

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,” – Jim Coates, Interim CEO, Yukon Metals.

The release contains forward‑looking statements regarding future exploration activities and the potential economic significance of the mineralization.