Bathurst Metals Expands Land Position with New GOLD-Bearing Claim IN the Turner– Gela Lake District, Nunavut
December 10, 2025 PRESS RELEASE TSX-V: BMV OTC: BMVVF
BATHURST METALS EXPANDS LAND POSITION WITH NEW GOLD-BEARING CLAIM IN THE TURNER–
GELA LAKE DISTRICT, NUNAVUT
Vancouver, B.C., December 10, 2025 – Bathurst Metals Corp. (“Bathurst” or the “Company”) is pleased
to announce a strategic expansion of its land position in the Turner–Gela Lake district with the
acquisition, by staking, of the West Gold mineral claim. The new claim provides 100% ownership of a
388.873-hectare property hosting two known gold occurrences , strengthening Bathurst’s regional
footprint in one of Nunavut’s most prospective emerging gold districts.
The gold occurrences on the West Gold claim were first identified in a 1992 federal geological survey,
which reported assays of up to 10.30 g/t gold, accompanied by elevated arsenic — a common pathfinder
in lode-gold systems . No modern or systematic exploration has ever been completed , presenting a
compelling greenfield opportunity with strong discovery potential.
Because the Company is already active in the immediate area, exploration at West Gold can be carried
out with minimal additional logistical cost, supporting efficient and scalable program planning.
Bathurst’s growing portfolio in the district now includes:
Turner Lake, Au/Ag – 100% owned flagship project with multiple high-grade gold zones
TED Au/Ag – 100% owned, high-grade gold in iron formation
Gela Lake Cu/Ag/Au – under option to Quinto Resources
West Gold Au –100% owned, newly acquired claim with documented gold occurrences
Figure 1 (below) highlights historical gold results from Turner Lake that underscore the broader potential of the
district and support Bathurst’s strategy of consolidating and exploring the surrounding gold-bearing terrain.
Northrock Resources assay results from October 20, 2009 Northrock Resources news release.
Figure # 1
The West Gold claim is underlain by the same Archean amphibolite-facies geology that hosts mineralization at
Turner Lake and lies near the 300 km-long regional Bathurst Fault, a major structural corridor favorable for gold
deposition. The property is located 26 km north–northwest of Turner Lake and 10.6 km northwest of the Gela
Lake project (Figure 2).
Figure # 2
CEO Harold Forzley commented:
“West Gold is a high-impact addition to our portfolio. With known high-grade occurrences and zero modern
exploration, it gives us a genuine discovery opportunity we can advance quickly and cost-effectively. We see this
district shaping up as a standout growth engine for Bathurst.”
Qualified Person
Mr. Lorne Warner, P.Geo., President and Director of Bathurst Metals Corp., is the “Qualified Person” under NI 43-
101 and has reviewed and approved the technical information within this release. On behalf of the Board of
Directors
“Harold Forzley”
CEO
Bathurst Metals Corp.
For investor inquiries, please contact:
Harold Forzley, Chief Executive Officer
604-783-4273
New Property
West Gold Project
10.30 g/tonne Gold
100% Owned
Turner Lake Project
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About Bathurst Metals Corp.
Bathurst Metals Corp. is an exploration-stage company engaged in the acquisition, exploration, and development
of mineral properties in Nunavut and British Columbia, Canada. The Company holds a 100% interest in the Turner
Lake, TED, McGregor Lake, Speers Lake, Gela Lake and McAvoy Lake Projects in Nunavut and the Peerless Property
a gold /silver prospect in the historic Bralorne Camp in British Columbia.