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Drill Results

Westward Gold Announces Final 2025 Drilling Results, Expansion of Land Position, and 2026 Plans at the Toiyabe Hills Property, Nevada

By The Northwire Desk — AI Analysis Mar 18, 2026 · 07:30 WG · 0.095 Westward Gold Inc.
WG · Price

Executive Summary

  • Phase I RC drilling at the Campfire target intersected a new gold zone (10.7 m @ 0.94 g/t Au, including 3.1 m @ 2.50 g/t Au) and confirmed extensive Carlin‑type alteration and hydrothermal system.
  • Westward expanded its Toiyabe Hills land package by 110 unpatented claims to a total of 847 claims (~70 km²) covering a 13 km strike length along the Hilltop Corridor.
  • The company outlined an ambitious 2026 field program targeting three zones (Campfire, SSD, El Segundo) with RC and core drilling, geophysical surveys, and extensive soil/rock‑chip sampling.

Key Details

  • Drill Hole Results (2025 Phase I – Campfire):
  • CF25‑04: 10.7 m @ 0.94 g/t Au (incl. 3.1 m @ 2.50 g/t Au) from 463.3–474.0 m depth.
  • CF25‑03: 3.1 m @ 0.67 g/t Au (602.0–605.0 m).
  • CF25‑07: 3.1 m @ 0.80 g/t Au (245.4–248.4 m) and additional intervals of lower grade mineralization.

  • Other holes reported no significant gold intercepts or were not assayed.

  • Assay Cutoffs: Gold intervals calculated using a 0.14 g/t cutoff; higher‑grade intervals used a 1.00 g/t cutoff. True thicknesses estimated at ~70‑90 % of reported lengths.

  • Geological Highlights:

  • Vertically extensive decalcification and Carlin‑type alteration logged in all holes reaching the Lower Plate (Wenban Formation).

  • Presence of quartz/ dolomite veined silty limestone, shear zones, lamprophyre dikes, and hornfels indicative of Carlin‑type systems.

  • Land Expansion:

  • Added 110 unpatented BLM claims, bringing total to 847 claims (~70 km²) with a 13 km strike length along the Hilltop Corridor.

  • No underlying royalties; only annual BLM and county maintenance fees apply.

  • 2026 Exploration Plan:

  • RC and core drilling at Campfire, SSD, and El Segundo zones (targeting both footwall and hanging‑wall of the Hilltop Corridor).
  • Soil and rock‑chip sampling across newly acquired southern ground; expanded gravity survey to integrate with existing geophysics.
  • Two RC rigs secured; core rig selection in progress.

  • Trenching at SSD prior to drilling; step‑out framework holes north/east of Campfire.

  • QA/QC Program: Samples processed by Paragon (Sparks, NV) with fire assay for Au and aqua regia/ICP analysis for multi‑elements; standards/blanks every 13 samples (>8 % frequency); duplicate sampling >6 %.

  • Digital Marketing Services Agreement: Engaged GRA Enterprises LLC (“National Inflation Association”) for investor relations services – US$60,000 fee for an initial six‑month term.

Notable Quotes

“I’m proud of what the team accomplished last year; not only did this campaign represent a successful proof of concept on the operational side – sinking 900‑metre RC holes into an undrilled Nevada target is no small feat… Phase II drilling will begin vectoring into discrete targets with grade potential.” – Dr. Quinton Hennigh, Chairman

All forward‑looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties detailed in the company’s SEDAR filings.

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