Vancouver, BC West Red Lake Gold Highlights New Exploration Targets at Rowan Property West Red Lake Gold Mines Ltd. (“West Red Lake Gold” or “WRLG” or the “Company”) (TSXV: WRLG) (OTCQB: WRLGF) is pleased to announce positive results from the 2024 regional surface
April 15, 2025
Vancouver, BC
West Red Lake Gold Highlights New Exploration Targets
at Rowan Property
West Red Lake Gold Mines Ltd. (“West Red Lake Gold” or “WRLG” or the “Company”) (TSXV:
WRLG) (OTCQB: WRLGF) is pleased to announce positive results from the 2024 regional surface
mapping, geochemical sampling and core re-logging program (the “Program”) at its 100% owned
Rowan Property located in the Red Lake Gold District of Northwestern Ontario, Canada.
HIGHLIGHTS:
• The Program at Rowan in 2024 consisted of a diamond drill core re-logging and sampling
program, expansion of the 2023 till sampling grid, and compilation of a new deposit-scale
3D geologic model to enhance targeting of favorable structural and lithologic settings for
gold mineralization at Rowan.
• The re-logging program included 50 diamond drill holes for a total of 16,830 meters (“m”)
of drill core – this core was predominately from historic drilling campaigns (Figure 2). A
total of 3,070 samples were collected over 4,604m of core to fill analytical gaps in the
historic data set and update mineralized domains at Rowan.
• A total of 984 till samples were collected in 2024 with an emphasis on prospective geology
and interpreted structural trends that are believed to be important controls for gold
mineralization at Rowan. This was in addition to the 344 till samples collected during 2023
(Figure 3).
• Geochemical data from 2023-2024 till sampling campaigns were integrated to refine what
is interpreted to be the main mineralized structural trend at Rowan , which has been
folded and conforms to a regional -scale east verging antiform (Figure 1). This structural
trend is constrained geochemically by strong potassic ( “K”) alteration and Ag -Cd-Zn
loading. Visible gold in drill core at Rowan is often associated with the presence of
sphalerite (Zn-sulphide).
• Two (2) new till anomalies were defined at Rowan that also align spatially with deflections
and folding in the main regional shear. These two newly defined target areas have seen
very little previous drilling. The areas immediately northeast and southwest along strike
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from the main Rowan deposit, and the Mount Jamie area also remain highly prospective
for expansion and discovery potential.
Will Robinson, Vice President of Exploration , stated, " The 2024 exploration program at Rowan
achieved a number of key objectives in advancing our understanding of the geological controls
on mineralization in this part of the Red Lake District. We now have a succinct and systematic
logging convention for Rowan to pair with a high -confidence and detailed deposit-scale 3D
geologic model, which will prove invaluable for targeting and data processing in future drilling
programs. Many of the common themes we see at Madsen associated with gold are also present
at Rowan, which further substantiates our regional ta rgeting model. The till sampling program
was highly successful in mapping out the footprint of the main controlling mineralized shear at
Rowan, while also defining two high caliber gold-in-till anomalies at Big Ben d and Apex.
Inflections and folds in mineralized shears are great places to look for high-grade gold and we are
excited to test these new targets with future drilling campaigns.”
Figure 1. Map showing new target areas defined through 2023-2024 surface till sampling and
characterized by strong K-alteration and Ag-Cd-Zn loading. The areas immediately northeast
and southwest of the main Rowan deposit remain high-priority expansion targets.
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Figure 2. Map showing location of drill collars for re-logged holes relative to known gold
deposits and mineral occurrences. Newly interpreted 2025 geology map shown as underlay.
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Figure 3. Map showing location of 2023-2024 till sampling grid with sampled and non-sampled
sites displayed. Non-sampled sites were due to lack of viable sample material and/or swampy
terrain.
DISCUSSION
Drill Core Re-logging and Sampling Program
The re-logging program included 50 diamond drill holes for a total of 16,830m of drill core – this
core was predominately from historic drilling campaigns from Rowan, Mount Jamie, Red Summit
and the NT Zone (Table 1). A total of 3,070 samples were collected over 4,604m of core to fill
analytical gaps in the historic data set and update mineralized domains at Rowan. Sample
preparation and gold analysis were conducted at SGS in Red Lake, subsequent to which the
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master analytical pulps were picked up by WRLG contract employees and transported to ALS
Minerals in Thunder Bay for multi-element ICP analysis.
Table 1. Summary of drill holes, primary samples and QAQC samples from 2024 Rowan re -
logging and sampling program.
Hole ID Target Area Hole
Depth (m)
Meters
Sampled
No.
Samples CRMs Blanks Field
Dup's
Prep
Dup's
HYR-07-01 Strat Interp. 575 0 0 0 0 0 0
RLG-22-125 Strat Interp. 300 0 0 0 0 0 0
HY-07-09 Mount Jamie 155 92.3 55 2 2 1 1
HY-07-10 Mount Jamie 101 49.8 28 1 1 1 0
HY-07-13 Mount Jamie 152 98.7 59 2 2 1 1
HY-07-14 Mount Jamie 152 115.8 76 3 3 1 1
HY-07-35 Mount Jamie 300 35.6 20 0 1 0 1
HY-07-38 Mount Jamie 360 80.55 42 2 1 1 1
MJ-17-01 Mount Jamie 108 0 0 0 0 0 0
MJ-17-02 Mount Jamie 102 0 0 0 0 0 0
MJ-17-08 Mount Jamie 141 60.3 38 2 1 0 1
MJ-17-11 Mount Jamie 201 61.4 39 1 2 1 0
MJ-17-13 Mount Jamie 108 42.2 26 1 1 1 0
RLG-19-70 NT Zone 273 0 0 0 0 0 0
RLG-19-72 NT Zone 327 0 0 0 0 0 0
RLG-22-119 NT Zone 339 0 0 0 0 0 0
RLG-23-128 Red Summit 408 0 0 0 0 0 0
RLG-15-24 Fold Hinge 396 0 0 0 0 0 0
HYR-07-02 Rowan 350 115.5 72 2 3 2 1
HYR-07-03 Rowan 475 262.1 146 5 6 3 2
HYR-07-04 Rowan 336 218 136 5 5 3 3
HYR-07-06 Rowan 528 152.4 95 4 3 2 2
HYR-07-07 Rowan 650 217.8 139 5 5 3 2
RLG-14-011 Rowan 90 23.1 16 1 0 0 1
RLG-14-013 Rowan 141 0 0 0 0 0 0
RLG-14-014 Rowan 216 46.25 30 1 1 1 1
RLG-14-015 Rowan 240 30 16 1 0 0 0
RLG-14-018 Rowan 153 19 10 0 1 0 0
RLG-15-019 Rowan 300 187.1 114 5 4 2 2
RLG-15-020 Rowan 261 208 127 5 5 2 2
RLG-16-034 Rowan 465 353.25 316 11 12 3 9
RLG-16-035 Rowan 351 288.7 242 8 9 6 3
RLG-16-036 Rowan 474 181.55 116 4 4 3 2
RLG-16-037 Rowan 275 236.3 170 6 7 3 2
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Hole ID Target Area Hole
Depth (m)
Meters
Sampled
No.
Samples CRMs Blanks Field
Dup's
Prep
Dup's
RLG-16-038 Rowan 355 93.8 66 2 3 1 1
RLG-16-039 Rowan 150 54.1 34 2 1 1 0
RLG-17-045 Rowan 357 251.2 180 6 7 3 3
RLG-17-046 Rowan 433 161.8 99 4 4 1 2
RLG-17-047 Rowan 405 307.9 218 9 8 5 3
RLG-17-048 Rowan 522 144 99 4 3 2 2
RLG-17-050 Rowan 600 108.64 66 2 3 1 2
RLG-17-051 Rowan 650 143.04 93 3 4 1 2
RLG-17-052 Rowan 351 163.88 96 3 4 2 1
RLG-21-109 Rowan 486 0 0 0 0 0 0
RLG-23-157 Rowan 471 0 0 0 0 0 0
RLG-23-159 Rowan 351 0 0 0 0 0 0
RLG-23-172 Rowan 708 0 0 0 0 0 0
RLG-23-175 Rowan 447 0 0 0 0 0 0
RLG-23-177 Rowan 432 0 0 0 0 0 0
RLG-23-184 Rowan 309 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total 16,830 4,604.06 3,079 112 116 57 54
Till Sampling Program
A total of 1,328 till samples (exclusive of duplicates) were taken by contracted field personnel
between both phases of surficial sampling on the Rowan property in 2023 and 2024. Of these
1,328 samples, 984 were prepared in the lab with a -63 µm passing sieve, whereas the remaining
samples were sieved to the -180+63 µm fractions size. The average sample weight received at
the lab was 1.75 kg, with a following average weight of 245 g of sample material passing the -
63µm fraction screen during preparation. Of the 984 field samples, 12 returned with insufficient
material for analysis (“NSS”). These NSS samples had an average receival weight of 1.39 kg, but a
post screen average weight of 36.07 grams. A review of sample commentary and field data shows
that these 12 s amples were taken either in sand rich till, or over shallow subcrop with low
volumes of the appropriate sample medium. With a required nominal weight of 50 g required for
the AuME-ST44™ analysis method, field sampling protocols are deemed adequate to ensure the
required volume of material has been collected. At a failure rate of 1.2 %, this is deemed to be
within acceptable tolerance for sample collection.
QUALITY ASSURANCE/QUALITY CONTROL
The Rowan Mine deposit presently hosts a National Instrument 43-101 – Standards of Disclosure
for Mineral Projects (“NI 43-101”) Indicated resource of 195,746 ounces (“ oz”) of gold grading
12.78 g/t Au and an Inferred resource of 115,719 oz of gold grading 8.76 g/t Au. Mineral resources
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are estimated at a cut-off grade of 3.80 g/t Au and a gold price of US$1,800/oz. Mineral resources
that are not mineral reserves do not have demonstrated economic viability. Please refer to the
technical report entitled “ Technical Report on The Updated Mineral Resource Estimate for The
Rowan Property, Ontario, Canada ”, prepared by SIMS Resources LLC and dated April 26, 2024
(the “ Rowan Report”). The Rowan Mine Resource Estimate has an effective date of March 1,
2024. A full copy of the Rowan Report is available on the Company’s website and on SEDAR + at
www.sedarplus.ca.
The technical information presented in this news release has been reviewed and approved by
Will Robinson, P.Geo., Vice President of Exploration for West Red Lake Gold and the Qualified
Person for exploration at the West Red Lake Project, as defined by NI 43 -101 “Standards of
Disclosure for Mineral Projects”.
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ABOUT WEST RED LAKE GOLD MINES
West Red Lake Gold Mines Ltd. is a mineral exploration company that is publicly traded and
focused on advancing and developing its flagship Madsen Gold Mine and the associated 47 km2
highly prospective land package in the Red Lake district of Ontario. The highly productive Red
Lake Gold District of Northwest Ontario, Canada has yielded over 30 million ounces of gold from
high-grade zones and hosts some of the world's richest gold deposits. WRLG also holds the wholly
owned Rowan Property in Red Lake, with an expansive property position covering 31 km2
including three past producing gold mines - Rowan, Mount Jamie, and Red Summit.
ON BEHALF OF WEST RED LAKE GOLD MINES LTD.
“Shane Williams”
Shane Williams
President & Chief Executive Officer
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:
Gwen Preston
Vice President Communications
Tel: (604) 609-6132