WESTERN EXPL INC VTG - WEXPF STOCK NEWS

Western Exploration Inc. (WEX) intersects high-grade AU-AG veins in the Jarbidge Rhyolite up to 250 meters north-east of the current Gravel Creek resource, reporting individual assays up to 34.9 g/t Au and 2800.0 g/t Ag. The company's 2023 core drilling program highlights multiple quartz-pyrite-marcasite bearing veins, stockwork, and hydrothermal breccias, supporting further exploration drilling. The CEO, Darcy Marud, emphasizes the potential to greatly expand resources within the Wood Gulch/Gravel Creek mineralized system, with the ultimate goal of expanding the project resource base.

The Power Play by The Market Herald has released new interviews with E-Power Resources, Nextech3D.ai, Empower Clinics, Western Exploration, and Decade Resources discussing their latest news. Key highlights include:

- E-Power Resources (CSE:EPR) is starting a drilling program on its Tetepisca flake graphite property in Quebec.
- Nextech3D.ai (OTCQX:NEXCF)(CSE:NTAR) reports record preliminary Q2 revenue up 155% to $1.4 million and guides towards Q3 revenue of $1.7-$1.9 million, up 200%.
- Empower Clinics (CSE:EPW) signs new agreements to advance research and clinical trials.
- Western Exploration (TSXV:WEX) begins IP geophysics and a 2,000-meter diamond core drill program at its Aura project in Nevada.
- Decade Resources (TSXV:DEC) receives a drill permit for its Nobody Knows claim group in the Terrace BC area.

Western Exploration Inc. announces positive results from its metallurgical heap leach test program at Doby George. Gold extraction of oxide mineralization averaged 69.3% with low reagent consumption. The results support the preparation of a Pre-Feasibility Study on the Doby George deposit in 2024.

Western Exploration Inc. (TSXV: WEX; OTCQX: WEXPF) announced positive results from its surface exploration program at the Aura Project's Gravel Creek resource area. The program highlighted high-grade intercepts of up to 40.05 g/t Au and 1,951 g/t Ag, supporting further drilling in NE-trending structural zones. The geochemical data indicates significant exploration potential, extending 2 km NE of Gravel Creek. CEO Darcy Marud expressed strong confidence in expanding the resource base, particularly as the data enhances understanding of high-grade vein controls. The integration of structural alteration and geochemical data will help target additional mineralization.

Western Exploration Inc. (TSXV: WEX, OTCQX: WEXPF) announced the engagement of Nichole Cowles as director of investor relations. Ms. Cowles has 10 years of experience in mining-related investor relations and aims to enhance the company's communication with investors. Her monthly compensation is approximately C$10,500, with no performance-related incentives. Ms. Cowles holds 5,100 variable voting shares and 41,000 options to purchase shares. Western Exploration focuses on precious metals exploration in Nevada, with its key asset being the Aura gold-silver project, which includes three gold and silver deposits.

Western Exploration (TSXV:WEX) (OTCQX:WEXPF) announced assay results from its Phase I drill program at Doby George, Nevada, revealing high-grade gold and silver deposits. Notably, Hole DGC794 reported 26.06 meters of 6.93 g/t gold, highlighting the project's significant potential. The Aura Project contains extensive resources, including 652,271 gold equivalent ounces in the Indicated category and 665,357 ounces in the Inferred category. The company has successfully completed 836 drill holes with favorable metallurgy for cyanide heap leach processing. Recently, it raised approximately $1,140,000, with shares trading at $1.90.