K92 Mining Inc., a prominent mining company listed on the TSX and OTCQX, has announced a series of high-grade results from its ongoing underground diamond drilling program at the Kainantu Gold Mine in Papua New Guinea. The latest findings highlight significant expansions in near-mine infrastructure and depth extensions from deep drilling targets, underscoring the mine's robust mineral potential.
Expansion of Near-Mine Infrastructure Dilatant Zone
The company reported multiple high-grade intercepts at the K2 vein within the Twin Incline Mining Front, located approximately 50 meters from existing underground development. This area is part of a dilatant zone that has now been defined to extend about 100 meters along strike and 200 meters vertically, building on previous interpretations from a June 2025 press release.
This expansion is expected to enhance near-term mining productivity, particularly with the introduction of pastefill, which will enable bulk transverse long-hole open stoping methods. Key intersection highlights from the K2 vein include:
- KMDD0915: 20.50 meters at 14.04 g/t gold equivalent, comprising 13.00 g/t gold, 16 g/t silver, and 0.84% copper.
- KMDD0914: 10.70 meters at 10.83 g/t gold equivalent, with 9.97 g/t gold, 41 g/t silver, and 0.36% copper.
Previously reported results from this zone also show impressive figures, such as KMDD0844 with 12.80 meters at 31.89 g/t gold equivalent, reinforcing the zone's high-grade nature.
Significant Depth Extensions from Deep Drilling Program
The first set of results from the Kora Deeps and Judd Deeps targets has delivered notable depth extensions, with thick, high-grade mineralization extending up to 350 meters below the Twin Incline and 250 meters below the 2023 mineral resource estimate. At Kora Deeps, mineralization along the K1 Vein spans approximately 400 meters in strike length and remains open at depth and along strike, featuring elevated copper grades in some intersections.
Highlights from Kora Deeps include:
- KMDD0909: 8.00 meters at 10.16 g/t gold equivalent, containing 5.43 g/t gold, 80 g/t silver, and 3.79% copper.
- KMDD0880A: 17.20 meters at 5.04 g/t gold equivalent, with 4.41 g/t gold, 18 g/t silver, and 0.41% copper.
Similarly, Judd Deeps along the J1 Vein has shown high-grade intercepts up to 300 meters below the Twin Incline, with a strike length of 450 meters that remains open. Notable results here include:
- KMDD0896: 8.50 meters at 8.64 g/t gold equivalent, featuring 8.02 g/t gold, 11 g/t silver, and 0.49% copper.
- KMDD0944: 6.80 meters at 6.21 g/t gold equivalent, with 5.28 g/t gold, 42 g/t silver, and 0.43% copper.
Implications for Future Mining Operations
These results indicate a substantial expansion of mineral resources at the Kainantu Gold Mine, potentially leading to increased ore reserves and enhanced operational efficiency. The dilatant zone's development near existing infrastructure could streamline mining processes, while the deep extensions suggest untapped potential at greater depths, supporting long-term project sustainability.
K92 Mining continues to advance its exploration efforts, with ongoing drilling aimed at further defining these zones and unlocking additional value from the Kora, Kora South, Judd, and Judd South deposits. The company's focus on high-grade intersections and strategic infrastructure expansions positions it favorably in the competitive gold mining sector.
