West Red Lake Gold Reports High-Grade Drill Results at Rowan Project in Ontario

VANCOUVER, British Columbia – West Red Lake Gold Mines Ltd. has announced impressive drill results from its fully funded infill and conversion drilling program at the 100% owned Rowan Project, located in the Red Lake Mining District of Northwestern Ontario, Canada. The company, trading under TSXV: WRLG and OTCQB: WRLGF, revealed multiple high-grade gold intercepts that underscore the potential of this satellite deposit.

Key Drill Intercepts Highlight Significant Gold Mineralization

The latest results feature notable intercepts from the Rowan vein system, including 84.3 grams per tonne gold over 1 metre, 14.4 g/t Au over 5.5 metres, and 24.4 g/t Au over 1.5 metres. These findings build upon previous announcements from January 29, 2026, which highlighted intercepts such as 141.5 g/t Au over 1m. A total of thirty-eight holes, amounting to approximately 6,300 metres, have been completed in the current drilling program, with fire assay results reported for fourteen holes and nineteen still pending.

CEO Expresses Confidence in Rowan's Role in District-Scale Vision

Shane Williams, President and CEO of West Red Lake Gold, emphasized the importance of Rowan in the company's strategic plans. "We continue to view Rowan as a key piece in our vision for creating a district-scale hub and spoke operation in Red Lake," Williams stated. "The assay results received to date from the current drilling program are further reinforcing our confidence in this high-grade satellite deposit." He added that while the current program focuses on infill drilling for an upcoming Pre-Feasibility Study, there is excellent potential for expansion along strike and at depth, given the deep-rooted nature of Red Lake gold systems.

Detailed Drill Highlights and Visible Gold Observations

The drilling campaign has yielded specific highlights that demonstrate the richness of the mineralization:

Hole RLG-25-198 intersected Vein 006b footwall with 1m @ 84.3 g/t Au from 67.35m to 68.35m, accompanied by visible gold associated with quartz veining and strong silicification.
Hole RLG-25-201 intersected Vein 006b with 5.5m @ 14.42 g/t Au from 102.25m to 107.75m, including a higher-grade zone of 2m @ 32.93 g/t Au, also featuring visible gold within sheared smoky quartz veins.

These intercepts are complemented by multiple instances of visible gold observed in drill cores, associated with minerals like pyrrhotite and pyrite, indicating robust mineralization processes.

Strategic Implications and Future Outlook

West Red Lake Gold is leveraging its portfolio of 100% owned assets in a premier mining jurisdiction to advance its goal of becoming a 100,000-ounce per year gold producer in Red Lake by 2028. The Rowan Project's results not only enhance the resource base but also support ongoing exploration efforts aimed at expanding the deposit. With results still pending for a significant number of holes, the company anticipates further positive updates as the drilling program progresses, potentially unlocking additional value in this high-potential area.