Gladiator Metals (TSXV:GLAD) has announced progress in its exploration of the Whitehorse Copper Project in Yukon, Canada, where recent drilling has uncovered promising copper mineralization. This project includes multiple advanced high-grade copper prospects along a 35-kilometer belt of skarn mineralization. Gladiator Metals, a Vancouver-based company, is advancing the project with a 13,000-meter drilling program.

The company has completed drilling at three prospects—Best Chance, Arctic Chief, and Cowley Park. Currently, drilling is underway at Cub Trend, where Gladiator intends to follow up on previous work. Gladiator plans to wrap up operations at Cub Trend and then return to Cowley Park for further drilling, building on positive results announced on October 3, 2024.

At Best Chance, Gladiator concluded a scout drill program on October 10, 2024. This program included seven holes covering a total of 1,295 meters. Two of the holes, ACG-007 and ACG-007D2, encountered substantial copper mineralization in skarn formations, which the company will submit for assaying soon. This mineralization has the potential to expand Gladiator’s understanding of the resource at Best Chance.

Gladiator recently began work at the Cub Trend, conducting an Induced Polarization (IP) Survey over five lines to explore two key prospects: Black Cub South and Gem. This survey targeted both known mineralized zones and unmined areas with potential for further exploration.

At Black Cub South, the survey examined extensions to an existing open pit and adjacent areas. Historical drilling in this area has shown copper mineralization, including a 30.51-meter intersection at 1.2% copper from a depth of 22.16 meters. Gladiator also investigated the Gem prospect, where historic drilling revealed intersections such as 16.61 meters at 2.59% copper from 76.05 meters and 24.99 meters at 1.4% copper from 23.93 meters.

Next Steps in the Drilling Program

Gladiator aims to release assay results for drilling conducted at Cowley Park, Arctic Chief, and Best Chance in the upcoming weeks. The company is prioritizing the analysis of the Best Chance core samples to expedite the availability of results.

This drilling campaign is part of Gladiator’s dual strategy. First, the company is focused on defining resources at Cowley Park, a cornerstone prospect with over 300 drill holes completed to date. This prospect is notable for its high-grade copper-molybdenum mineralization, with grades typically ranging between 1.5% and 2%. The mineralization spans approximately 700 meters and remains open in all directions. Second, the company is exploring additional high-grade prospects, targeting the broader potential of the Whitehorse Copper Project.

The Whitehorse Copper Project

Gladiator’s Whitehorse Copper Project spans a 35-kilometer belt, previously mined for high-grade copper and other minerals. The project area offers advantages, including road access, hydroelectric power, rail transport, and a local labor force. The project contains multiple high-grade copper prospects that have not been extensively explored. The company aims to tap into this under-explored territory to uncover new copper resources.

The main prospects at the Whitehorse Copper Project include Cowley Park, Chiefs Trend, Arctic Chief Trend, and Cub Trend. Cowley Park is the most advanced, with significant historic and current drilling activity. The Arctic Chief Trend, including Best Chance and Grafter, has shown potential for high-grade copper-gold mineralization. Cub Trend contains prospects like Gem and Black Cub South, where recent IP survey work aims to confirm and expand upon historic findings.

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