Gold assay

iMetal Resources finished its 2025 Phase I drill program at the Gowganda West project, completing 2,640 m in six holes (exceeding the planned 2,500 m). The drilling targeted the 2023 discovery that intersected 48.5 m of 0.85 g/t Au, cutting through Indin Lake Group conglomerates, mafic/felsic dykes and alteration zones. Core samples have been sent to ALS Minerals Val D’Or for Au‑AA24 fire‑assay and selected multi‑element ICP testing, with a rigorous QA/QC protocol in place. Results are pending; positive assays could elevate the project toward a bulk‑tonnage resource amid strong gold prices.