Kirkland Lake Discoveries Begins Fully Funded 25,000-m Drill Program; Appoints VP Exploration & Technical Advisor
Kirkland Lake Discoveries Begins Fully
Funded 25,000-m Drill Program; Appoints VP
Exploration & Technical Advisor
Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - November 25, 2025) -
Kirkland Lake Discoveries (TSXV: KLDC)
(OTCID: KLKLF) ("KLDC" or the "Company")
is pleased to announce the commencement of its
fully funded 25,000-metre diamond drilling program
designed to unlock a system of gold and
polymetallic targets across the Company's extensive land package in the Kirkland Lake region of
Ontario.
Highlights
Fully funded 25,000-metre drill program begins
, with first rig turning at the high-priority Winnie
Lake Stock (WLS) contact corridor; second rig planned for January 2026
Two coexisting mineralizing systems confirmed
— a Copper-Rich Massive Sulphide (CRMS)
system and an Intrusion-Related Gold System (IRGS) — significantly enhancing discovery potential
Technical team expanded
, adding Vice-President Exploration
Ben Cleland, P.Geo.
and
Technical Advisor
Dr. Jean-François Montreuil
to accelerate discovery efforts
AGM results announced
, with all resolutions approved and Board and auditor appointments
confirmed
"The start of this 25,000-metre drill program marks a transformational moment for Kirkland Lake
Discoveries. Over the past two years, our team has built an understanding of the geology around the
Winnie Lake Stock, and the confirmation of two coexisting mineralizing systems has elevated the scale
of what is possible here. With a strengthened technical team and a fully funded program, we are now
positioned to drill with both confidence and purpose. Every hole we put into the ground is designed to
advance our understanding of systems that we believe have the potential to deliver meaningful new
discoveries for our shareholders and for the Kirkland Lake region."
—
Stefan Sklepowicz, CEO, Kirkland Lake Discoveries
KLDC officially commenced drilling on
November 21st
, with the first rig positioned along the c
ontact
corridor
on the margins of the
WLS
(Figure 1)
. The Company anticipates the addition of a
second drill
rig in early 2026
to accelerate systematic testing of high-priority target areas. The company's
exploration is currently focused on KL West and the contact corridor (
Figure 2)
and surrounding
structures associated with the WLS.
Figure 1 - KLDC's KL West and KL East Properties. Agnico Eagle's Macassa Mine and Upper Beaver
Mine (in development) are in close proximity to KLDC's active drilling areas.
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Figure 2 - The newly discovered Wolverine Bend gold/critical metals occurrence, the untested Winnie
West target, and Nine Mile target. The convergence of interpreted structures, soil anomalies (up to 2x
standard deviation), zones of magnetic destruction, and additional proximal gold showings makes
Wolverine Bend a compelling first priority for the 25,000-metre drill program.
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Dual Mineralizing Systems Confirmed
Building on Phase 1 results and an updated geological model, KLDC has confirmed the presence of
two distinct but coexisting mineralizing systems
along the WLS Contact Corridor:
Copper-Rich Massive Sulphide (CRMS) System
Intrusion-Related Gold System (IRGS)
This dual-system framework significantly enhances the Company's discovery potential within the prolific
Archean Abitibi Greenstone Belt
, one of the world's most productive gold camps. Multiple target
zones around the WLS highlight the geological importance of both the
syn-volcanic emplacement
of
the intrusion into mafic volcanic rocks and the subsequent
regional deformation events
that
redistributed gold-bearing hydrothermal fluids. These processes have created a highly prospective
environment for
new gold and polymetallic discoveries
.
The overlap of these two systems suggests a long-lived mineralizing event, increasing the potential for
finding higher-grade and larger-tonnage zones.
Target Areas
Wolverine Bend Showing
KLDC's Phase 2 drilling began at the newly discovered
Wolverine Bend Area
, where August's
inaugural drill program identified a
five-metre mineralized interval within the intrusive WLS
(drillhole
KLD25-32, see October 27
th
, 2025
news release
). The current drilling aims to:
Determine the
orientation and depth extent
of this mineralized zone
Evaluate potential extensions of mineralization into the
southern mafic volcanics
Test
northwest-trending structures
related to the
Amikougami Lake Shear Zone
to the east
Winnie West
Drilling is following up on the newly discovered Au-Ag-Cu-Bi quartz vein within the WLS contact corridor
intersected in drillhole
KLD25-31
(see October 27
th
, 2025
news release
) and the recent MobileMT
conductivity anomaly. Drilling will focus on the western extension of the massive sulphide mineralization
in mafic volcanics and proximal quartz vein-hosted gold in syenites (0.035 g/t Au, 12.75 g/t Ag, 1395
ppm Cu and 1235 ppm Bi) at contact margins sampled in May 2025.
Nine Mile Area
KLDC will drill-test a 1.5km
2
intrusion-related gold soil anomaly
characterized by elevated
Au-Bi-
Cu-Mo-W
values along the northwestern margin of the WLS. Recent geophysical datasets including
electromagnetic (EM) and magnetic surveys, have demonstrated a coincident EM response paired with
a zone of
magnetic destruction
, a signature commonly associated with hydrothermal alteration
surrounding mineralized intrusive systems.
Expanded Exploration Team
The Company is pleased to announce the addition to its technical team of two key members: Ben
Cleland, P.Geo, as Vice-President Exploration, and Dr. Jean-François Montreuil, as Technical Advisor.
Ben Cleland, P.Geo - Vice-President Exploration
Mr. Cleland previously held senior roles at Vior Inc. and Greenstone Gold Mines, where he led technical
teams, oversaw district-scale exploration programs, and contributed to capital-raising initiatives. He is a
registered Professional Geoscientist (P.Geo. Ontario) with more than 15 years of experience advancing
mineral projects across Canada.
Ben brings a strong track record in exploration strategy, operational oversight, and stakeholder
engagement, with recognized expertise in greenstone belt geology, structural controls on gold
mineralization, and integrating multi-disciplinary datasets to guide discovery-focused exploration.
As VP Exploration, Mr. Cleland will oversee exploration strategy, technical governance, and program
execution across KLDC's projects, working closely with the CEO, executive team, and Board to drive
long-term value creation.
In connection with his appointment as VP Exploration, Mr. Cleland has been granted 1,000,000 stock
options at an exercise price of $0.40 ("
Options
") in accordance with the Company's Stock Option Plan.
The Options are exercisable for a 5-year term expiring November 24, 2030, and subject to vesting
provisions.
Dr. Jean-François Montreuil, P. Geo - Technical Advisor
Dr. Montreuil has more than a decade of experience exploring and characterizing complex hydrothermal
systems associated with precious and critical metals. He contributed significantly to the advancement of
Red Pine's Wawa Gold Project, including the discovery of the Minto Mine Deposit.
He holds a Ph.D. in Earth Sciences from INRS-ETE in Quebec City and continues to pursue active
scientific research. His collaborations include work with the Geological Survey of Canada, BRGM, the
Geological Survey of South Australia, BHP-Olympic Dam, the University of Windsor, and Laurentian
University. Dr. Montreuil has authored multiple peer-reviewed publications in international geology
journals.
The addition of Mr. Cleland and Dr. Montreuil meaningfully strengthens the technical team's depth upon
which KLDC can rely. Their combined expertise will help ensure that this significant drill program is
executed efficiently, guided by strong geological discipline, and strategically aligned to deliver impactful
results.
Inside Look at KLDC's Targeting Process
KLDC continues its commitment to
industry-leading transparency
through
Season 2
of its YouTube
exploration series, KLDC Treasure Hunters. In the latest episode, Executive Chairman
Denis
Laviolette
, CEO
Stefan Sklepowicz
, and members of the technical team provide a detailed
walkthrough of key targeting areas across KL West
.
This episode introduces KLDC's strengthened exploration team and outlines the
early stages of the
Company's 2025-2026 exploration plan
, including the work underway to:
Build and refine critical baseline datasets
Integrate
geophysics, geochemistry, and historical and new core data
Consolidate multiple geological layers into a cohesive, district-scale exploration model
Highlight priority drill targets informed by this integrated framework.
Investors are given a front-row view of how KLDC is assembling and interpreting the data that forms the
foundation of its targeting decisions and discovery strategy.
The newest episode is available on the Company's
website
, on its official
YouTube
channel, and using
this direct link:
https://youtu.be/DCzc5-31FFc
Annual General and Special Meeting Results
The Company is also pleased to report the results of its annual general and special meeting (the
"Meeting") of shareholders held on November 18, 2025, in Toronto, Ontario.
Shareholders approved all resolutions detailed in the Company's management information circular,
including:
Setting the number of directors at four (4)
Electing all nominees to the Board of Directors for the ensuing year
Appointing Crowe MacKay LLP as auditor of the Company and authorizing the Board to set the
auditor's remuneration
Approving the Company's Stock Option Plan
Votes representing 29,945,451 shares were cast, representing 25.82% of the Company's issued and
outstanding shares as of the record date.
QP Statement
The technical information contained in this news release has been approved by Benjamin Cleland,
P.Geo., VP Exploration, who is a Qualified Person as defined in National Instrument 43-101, Standards
of Disclosure for Mineral Projects.
About Kirkland Lake Discoveries Corp.
Kirkland Lake Discoveries Corp. (TSXV: KLDC) has assembled a
400-km
2
exploration portfolio in the
Kirkland Lake region of Ontario's Abitibi Greenstone Belt, one of the most prolific mining districts in the
world. The Company's properties span key fault zones, geophysical anomalies, and volcanic-
sedimentary contacts within the Blake River Group, a highly prospective assemblage known to host both
gold and polymetallic massive-sulphide deposits.
With exploration permits now in place, KLDC is positioned to advance a strong pipeline of drill-ready
targets at KL East and KL West, supported by multiple anomalous soil trends, historical mineral
showings, and structurally controlled intersections. The team combines strong technical experience with
a focus on smart, efficient exploration designed to deliver results.
For additional information, please contact:
Stefan Sklepowicz
Chief Executive Officer
www.kirklandlakediscoveries.com
+1 226 979 3515
Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in
policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this
release.
Forward-Looking Statements
This news release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of applicable securities
legislation. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, are forward-looking statements.
Forward-looking statements in this news release relate to, among other things, the Company's future
drill programs, the results thereof, and the potential for new discoveries. There can be no assurance
that such statements will prove to be accurate, and actual results and future events could differ
materially from those anticipated in such statements. The Company does not assume any obligation
to update forward-looking statements of beliefs, opinions, projections, or other factors, should they
change, except as required by applicable securities laws. Mineralization hosted on adjacent and/or
nearby properties is not necessarily indicative of mineralization hosted on the Company's property.
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