Westward Gold Announces Final 2025 Drilling Results, Expansion of Land Position, and 2026 Plans at the Toiyabe Hills Property, Nevada
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.
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Other holes reported no significant gold intercepts or were not assayed.
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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.
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Geological Highlights:
- Vertically extensive decalcification and Carlin‑type alteration logged in all holes reaching the Lower Plate (Wenban Formation).
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Presence of quartz/ dolomite veined silty limestone, shear zones, lamprophyre dikes, and hornfels indicative of Carlin‑type systems.
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Land Expansion:
- Added 110 unpatented BLM claims, bringing total to 847 claims (~70 km²) with a 13 km strike length along the Hilltop Corridor.
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No underlying royalties; only annual BLM and county maintenance fees apply.
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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.
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Trenching at SSD prior to drilling; step‑out framework holes north/east of Campfire.
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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 %.
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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.