Yukon Metals Announces 2025 Exploration Plans Including Inaugural Drill Campaign at Star River
Yukon Metals Corp (OTC: YMMCF) has unveiled its 2025 exploration plans for the 720-hectare Star River Project near Ross River, Yukon. The program includes a 4,000-meter diamond drilling campaign focusing on the F2 zone, targeting high-grade silver and gold surface samples that align with strong gravity and electromagnetic anomalies.
The exploration strategy encompasses three main components: the diamond drilling program, a geophysical gravity infill survey with rock-chip sampling, and a high-resolution UAV magnetic survey. Previous sampling in 2024 yielded impressive results, with multiple samples exceeding 1,000 g/t silver and gold up to 101 g/t. Notable surface samples reached as high as 10,936 g/t silver.
The primary drilling focus will be on a high-priority target in the southern section, where a strong gravity anomaly extends approximately 800 meters north-south, coinciding with a Time-Domain Electromagnetic high near the historic F2 and Canyon showings.
Yukon Metals Corp (OTC: YMMCF) ha svelato i suoi piani di esplorazione per il 2025 relativi al progetto di Star River di 720 ettari vicino a Ross River, Yukon. Il programma include una campagna di perforazione a diamante di 4.000 metri concentrata sulla zona F2, mirata a campioni superficiali di argento e oro ad alta legge che si allineano con forti anomalie gravitazionali ed elettromagnetiche.
La strategia di esplorazione comprende tre componenti principali: il programma di perforazione a diamante, un'indagine geofisica di riempimento gravitazionale con campionamento di rocce, e un'indagine magnetica UAV ad alta risoluzione. I precedenti campionamenti del 2024 hanno fornito risultati impressionanti, con più campioni che superano 1.000 g/t di argento e oro fino a 101 g/t. Campioni superficiali notevoli hanno raggiunto un massimo di 10.936 g/t di argento.
Il principale obiettivo di perforazione sarà un target ad alta priorità nella sezione meridionale, dove un'anomalia gravitazionale forte si estende per circa 800 metri in direzione nord-sud, coincidente con un'alta elettromagnetica a dominio temporale vicino ai storici affioramenti F2 e Canyon.
Yukon Metals Corp (OTC: YMMCF) ha revelado sus planes de exploración para 2025 para el proyecto de Star River de 720 hectáreas cerca de Ross River, Yukon. El programa incluye una campaña de perforación de diamante de 4,000 metros centrada en la zona F2, con el objetivo de muestras superficiales de plata y oro de alta ley que se alinean con fuertes anomalías gravitacionales y electromagnéticas.
La estrategia de exploración abarca tres componentes principales: el programa de perforación de diamante, un estudio geofísico de relleno gravitacional con muestreo de rocas, y un estudio magnético UAV de alta resolución. Los muestreos previos en 2024 arrojaron resultados impresionantes, con múltiples muestras que superan 1,000 g/t de plata y oro de hasta 101 g/t. Muestras superficiales notables alcanzaron hasta 10,936 g/t de plata.
El enfoque principal de perforación será un objetivo de alta prioridad en la sección sur, donde una fuerte anomalía gravitacional se extiende aproximadamente 800 metros de norte a sur, coincidiendo con un alto electromagnético de dominio temporal cerca de las muestras históricas F2 y Canyon.
유콘 메탈스 코프 (OTC: YMMCF)는 유콘의 로스 리버 근처에 있는 720헥타르 규모의 스타 리버 프로젝트에 대한 2025년 탐사 계획을 발표했습니다. 이 프로그램에는 F2 구역에 집중된 4,000미터 다이아몬드 시추 캠페인이 포함되어 있으며, 강한 중력 및 전자기 이상과 일치하는 고품질의 은과 금 표면 샘플을 목표로 하고 있습니다.
탐사 전략은 다이아몬드 시추 프로그램, 암석 샘플링을 포함한 지구물리학적 중력 보충 조사, 고해상도 UAV 자기 조사라는 세 가지 주요 구성 요소로 구성됩니다. 2024년의 이전 샘플링에서는 1,000 g/t 은과 101 g/t까지의 금을 초과하는 여러 샘플이 인상적인 결과를 나타냈습니다. 주목할 만한 표면 샘플은 10,936 g/t 은에 이르렀습니다.
주요 시추 초점은 남쪽 구역의 고우선 순위 목표에 있으며, 여기서 강한 중력 이상이 북남 방향으로 약 800미터 뻗어 있으며, 역사적인 F2 및 캐니언 노출 근처의 시간 영역 전자기 고와 일치합니다.
Yukon Metals Corp (OTC: YMMCF) a dévoilé ses plans d'exploration pour 2025 concernant le projet de Star River de 720 hectares près de Ross River, Yukon. Le programme comprend une campagne de forage au diamant de 4 000 mètres axée sur la zone F2, ciblant des échantillons de surface d'argent et d'or de haute teneur qui correspondent à de fortes anomalies gravitationnelles et électromagnétiques.
La stratégie d'exploration comprend trois composants principaux : le programme de forage au diamant, une enquête géophysique de remplissage gravitationnel avec échantillonnage de roche, et une enquête magnétique UAV à haute résolution. Les échantillons précédents de 2024 ont donné des résultats impressionnants, avec plusieurs échantillons dépassant 1 000 g/t d'argent et de l'or jusqu'à 101 g/t. Des échantillons de surface notables ont atteint jusqu'à 10 936 g/t d'argent.
Le principal objectif de forage sera une cible de haute priorité dans la section sud, où une forte anomalie gravitationnelle s'étend sur environ 800 mètres du nord au sud, coïncidant avec un haut électromagnétique à domaine temporel près des affleurements historiques F2 et Canyon.
Yukon Metals Corp (OTC: YMMCF) hat seine Explorationspläne für 2025 für das 720 Hektar große Star River Projekt in der Nähe von Ross River, Yukon, vorgestellt. Das Programm umfasst eine 4.000 Meter lange Diamantbohrkampagne, die sich auf die F2-Zone konzentriert und hochgradige Silber- und Goldoberflächenproben anvisiert, die mit starken Schwere- und elektromagnetischen Anomalien übereinstimmen.
Die Explorationsstrategie umfasst drei Hauptkomponenten: das Diamantbohrprogramm, eine geophysikalische Schwerefülluntersuchung mit Gesteinsprobenahme und eine hochauflösende UAV-Magnetuntersuchung. Frühere Probenahmen im Jahr 2024 ergaben beeindruckende Ergebnisse, wobei mehrere Proben 1.000 g/t Silber und Gold bis zu 101 g/t überstiegen. Bemerkenswerte Oberflächenproben erreichten bis zu 10.936 g/t Silber.
Der Hauptfokus der Bohrungen wird auf einem hochpriorisierten Ziel im südlichen Abschnitt liegen, wo eine starke Schwereanomalie sich über etwa 800 Meter in Nord-Süd-Richtung erstreckt und mit einem Zeitbereichs-Elektromagnetik-Hoch in der Nähe der historischen F2- und Canyon-Afflorungen übereinstimmt.
- High-grade surface samples: >1,000 g/t silver and up to 101 g/t gold
- Peak silver values of 10,936 g/t from 2024 sampling
- All-weather road accessible property
- Strong correlation between geophysical anomalies and surface mineralization
- No proven mineral resources yet
- Early-stage exploration project with no production
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Feb. 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Yukon Metals Corp. (CSE: YMC, FSE: E770, OTC: YMMCF – (“Yukon Metals” or the “Company”), is pleased to announce details of its upcoming exploration program on the all-weather, road-accessible 720-hectare Star River Project located near Ross River, Yukon.
Highlights of the 2025 planned exploration:
- 4,000 meters of diamond drilling around the F2 zone targeting high-grade silver and gold surface samples aligned with strong gravity and electromagnetic geophysical anomalies (Figure 1).
- Geophysical gravity infill survey and rock-chip sampling program to refine multiple potential drill targets across the property.
- Geophysical magnetic high-resolution UAV survey to outline previously identified surface lineaments that may delineate mineralized structures.
Rory Quinn, President & CEO, stated, “Work at Star River in 2024 delivered superb drill targets, and we are excited to advance our understanding of the scale of the property's mineral potential. With a strong correlation between geophysical anomalies and surface mineralization, the upcoming drill program is a critical next step to test these compelling targets. Additionally, the UAV magnetic and gravity infill surveys will provide valuable structural and geological insights to further refine our exploration strategy. We look forward to commencing our 2025 drill season and to unlocking new discoveries.”
Building on the strong geophysical results and the success of the previous seasons’ rock-chip sampling, which returned multiple samples over 1000 g/t silver and gold up to 101 g/t, the company is set to begin a 4,000-meter drill program. The primary focus will be on a high-priority target in the southern section of the property where a strong gravity anomaly extends for approximately 800 meters north-south. This coincides with a Time-Domain Electromagnetic (TDEM) high near the historic F2 and Canyon showings. The overlap suggests a significant geological feature, and drilling will test whether it represents a favorable host rock or structural control on mineralization. Drilling will target the continuation of mineralization identified at surface for depth and extent.
In addition, a high-resolution UAV drone magnetic survey will be conducted across the property. This survey, along with mapping and rock geochemical sampling, will provide detailed data on structural features that may influence mineralization and will follow up on anomalous 2024 rock-chip samples that identified up to 10,936 g/t silver. In the northern part of the property, the magnetic survey will also be used to help delineate geology and improve the understanding of how identified gravity anomalies relate to potential mineralized systems.
To further refine exploration targets, a gravity infill survey will be conducted over areas where high gravity anomalies were previously identified. This additional data will improve resolution in key zones and refine additional drill targets.
Figure 1- An oblique view looking at the southern part of the Star River property showing Gravity and TDEM anomaly targets with significant 2024 Gold and Silver samples.
Initial drilling will be focused on the F2 zone.
The upcoming drill program, geophysical surveys, sampling program and gravity infill work are designed to identify mineralization and test its scale across the property. Drilling will directly target high-priority anomalies to confirm the presence of mineralized zones, while the UAV magnetic survey, prospecting and mapping, and gravity infill will refine structural controls and improve target definition. These exploration efforts aim to expand on last season’s results and assess the grade and continuity of the mineralizing system.
About the Star River Project
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The 2024 exploration program at Star River has confirmed multiple historic mineralized showings as well as identified new areas of interest, with rock-chip sampling revealing high-grade silver and gold values. These findings have been instrumental in guiding subsequent geophysical surveys. Recently gravity and TDEM surveys have delineated several strong anomalies, some aligning with known mineralization and others indicating new, untested targets (YMC NR issued December 3, 2024). Additionally, a high-resolution LiDAR survey has been conducted to enhance structural interpretation, mapping key geological features that may control mineralization. These integrated exploration efforts continue to refine drill targets and advance the understanding of the property's geological framework.
Rock samples taken while prospecting referenced in this release are selective in nature and collected to determine the presence or absence of mineralization and may not be representative of the mineralization hosted on the project.
Figure 2- Star River Project Location Map
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The technical content of this news release has been reviewed and approved by Helena Kuikka, P.Geo., VP Exploration for Yukon Metals and a Qualified Person (as defined by National Instrument 43-101).
About Yukon Metals Corp.
Yukon Metals is well financed and represents a property portfolio built on over 30 years of prospecting by the Berdahl family, the prospecting team behind Snowline Gold’s portfolio of primary gold assets. The Yukon Metals portfolio consists primarily of copper-gold and silver-lead-zinc assets, with a substantial gold and silver component. The Company is led by an experienced Board of Directors and Management Team across technical and finance disciplines.
Yukon Metals is focused on fostering sustainable growth and prosperity within Yukon's local communities, while simultaneously enhancing stakeholder value. Our strategy centers around inclusivity and shared prosperity, offering both community members and investors the chance to contribute to, and benefit from, our ventures.
The Yukon
The Yukon ranks 10th most prospective for mineral potential across global jurisdictions according to the Fraser Institute’s 2023 Survey of Mining Companies and is host to a highly experienced and conscientious local workforce, fostered by a long culture of exploration coupled with deep respect for the land. Recent major discoveries with local roots such as Snowline Gold’s Rogue Project - Valley Discovery, demonstrate the Yukon’s potential to generate fresh district-scale mining opportunities.
“ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF YUKON METALS CORP.”
“Rory Quinn”
Rory Quinn, President & CEO
Email: roryquinn@yukonmetals.com
Phone: 604-366-4408
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Kaeli Gattens
Vice President, Investor Relations & Communications
Yukon Metals Corp.
Email: kaeligattens@yukonmetals.com
Website: www.yukonmetals.com
CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION
This news release contains certain forward-looking information, including information about the metal association and geology of the prospect area at Star River, strong electromagnetic responses coincident with gold and silver sampling pointing to gold and silver deposits, the accuracy of the completed plate modelling and geophysical surveys, the potential for economic grades of silver and gold, Yukon’s potential to generate fresh district-scale mining opportunities, and the Company’s future plans and intentions. Wherever possible, words such as “may”, “will”, “should”, “could”, “expect”, “plan”, “intend”, “anticipate”, “believe”, “estimate”, “predict” or “potential” or the negative or other variations of these words, or similar words or phrases, have been used to identify the forward-looking information. These statements reflect management’s current beliefs and are based on information currently available to management as at the date hereof.
Forward-looking information involves significant risks, uncertainties and assumptions. Many factors could cause actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from those discussed or implied in the forward-looking information. Such factors include, among other things: risks and uncertainties relating to Star River not being a prospective gold-rich or silver-rich geological system; rock samples analysed not being representative of overall mineralization; the required assumptions of completed plate modelling results; not having significant scale and a lack of economic grade minerals; the Yukon not having the potential to generate fresh district-scale mining opportunities; and other risks and uncertainties. See the section entitled “Risk Factors” in the Company’s listing statement dated May 30, 2024, available under the Company’s profile on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca for additional risk factors. These factors should be considered carefully, and readers should not place undue reliance on the forward-looking information. Although the forward-looking information contained in this news release is based upon what management believes to be reasonable assumptions, the Company cannot assure readers that actual results will be consistent with the forward-looking information. The forward-looking information is made as of the date of this news release, and the Company assumes no obligation to update or revise the information to reflect new events or circumstances, except as required by law.
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