Golden Cariboo Resources Ltd. has initiated field activities for its 2026 exploration program at the Quesnelle Gold Quartz Mine Property northeast of Hixon, British Columbia. The program builds on technical successes from previous seasons, with crews currently opening access roads and preparing water systems to support drilling operations.
The company will conduct a 7,500-meter surface diamond drilling program targeting priority zones identified through geological mapping, sampling, and structural interpretation studies. Initial drilling will continue within QGQ25-28, currently drilled to 354.19 meters depth and representing the northernmost drill string within the Halo zone. This follows significant results from QGQ24-20, which returned 137.17 meters of 1.55 g/t gold and 16.05 g/t silver, including higher-grade intervals reported in an August 12, 2025 news release available at https://www.newmediawire.com.
In anticipation of deeper targets, Golden Cariboo is preparing to transition from NQ to HQ-sized core drilling, which is expected to improve core recovery and provide enhanced geological information from key structural and mineralized zones. Additional exploration activities will include over 1 kilometer of trenching, mapping, prospecting, geochemical sampling, and ground and airborne geophysical studies.
‘Our team is energized as we begin the 2026 exploration season at the Quesnelle Gold Quartz Mine Property,’ said Frank Callaghan, President and CEO of Golden Cariboo Resources Ltd. ‘With road access now opened and drilling set to advance north of the Halo zone from QGQ25-28, we are well positioned for continued success. The planned 7,500 metre drill program, along with trenching and other geological studies, represents our most comprehensive exploration efforts to date.’
The technical information has been reviewed and approved by independent consultant Jean Pautler, a Professional Geoscientist registered with the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of British Columbia. The property is located along a favorable geological corridor adjacent to the Spanish and Eureka thrust faults, with historical gold production dating back to 1865. For additional company information, visit https://www.goldencariboo.com.
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