West Red Lake Gold Confirms High-Grade Continuity at Rowan with Infill Drilling Results
West Red Lake Gold Mines Ltd. has released the first round of results from its infill and conversion drilling program at the Rowan Project, located in the Red Lake Mining District of Northwestern Ontario. The company is reporting significant high-grade gold intercepts, confirming the continuity of mineralization at the site.
Drilling Program Overview
The current drilling program at Rowan involves a total of thirty-eight holes, covering approximately 6,000 meters. To date, thirty-three holes have been completed, with five remaining. Fire assay gold results have been received for seven holes, while results are pending for thirteen others. An additional thirteen holes are currently being logged and prepared for sample shipment.
Key Drilling Highlights
The assay results reveal several high-grade intercepts, complemented by visible gold observations:
- Hole RLG-25-192b intersected Vein 013 with 1 meter at 141.5 grams per tonne gold (g/t Au) from 76.1 to 77.1 meters. This intercept also showed visible gold associated with quartz veining and strong silicification. The same hole intercepted Vein 011 with 1 meter at 17.55 g/t Au from 27.6 to 28.6 meters.
- Hole RLG-25-190 intersected Vein 006 with 1 meter at 55.8 g/t Au from 109.5 to 110.5 meters, along with visible gold. It also intercepted Vein 013 with 1 meter at 12.5 g/t Au from 75 to 76 meters.
- Hole RLG-25-187 intersected Vein 013 with 1 meter at 28.5 g/t Au from 116.25 to 117.25 meters, again accompanied by visible gold and silicification.
Exploration Insights and Future Plans
Will Robinson, Vice President of Exploration at West Red Lake Gold, expressed enthusiasm about the results. "It's great to be back drilling at Rowan, and we are very encouraged with the results from this first batch of assays," he stated. Robinson noted that the updated mineralized domain model from April 2024 has been accurate, with veins and mineralized zones intercepted as expected.
The main targets for this program include Veins 001, 004, 006b, and 013, but mineralization has also been found along trends of other modeled veins in the system. These intercepts are expected to provide valuable data for an updated Mineral Resource Estimate (MRE) planned for the second quarter of 2026.
Additionally, the use of larger diameter HQ drill core in this program has improved grade representation and sample volume, with visible gold frequently observed by core logging geologists. Due to the early success and clear expansion potential at Rowan, the company has added an extra 1,000 meters of drilling to extend the Vein 001 zone along strike to the west into previously undrilled areas.
Project Background
The Rowan Project is 100% owned by West Red Lake Gold Mines Ltd. and is situated in a prolific mining district known for its rich gold deposits. The company's ongoing efforts aim to enhance resource confidence and explore expansion opportunities, positioning Rowan as a key asset in Canada's mining sector.
