Dryden Gold Discovers Three New High-Grade Zones with 4.25 Meters Grading 32.87 g/t Gold Including 0.50 Meters of 252.00 g/t Gold at Gold Rock
Dryden Gold Discovers Three New High-Grade
Zones with 4.25 Meters Grading 32.87 g/t Gold
Including 0.50 Meters of 252.00 g/t Gold at
Gold Rock
Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - April 2, 2026) -
Dryden Gold Corp. (TSXV: DRY)
(OTCQX: DRYGF) (FSE: X7W)
("
Dryden Gold
" or the "
Company
") is pleased to announce that it has
made three new high-grade gold discoveries on the Big Master Gold System at Gold Rock. The new
Sparrow and Ruby discoveries represent 300-meter step-outs to the northeast from the known high-
grade zones at Treasure and Barrelman
(Figures 1 & 2)
.
Highlights:
Confirms high-grade gold on two new fault intersection targets.
-Drill hole
DGR-048
intercepted
4.25 meters grading 32.87 g/t gold,
including 0.50 meters of
252.00 g/t gold
on BM1 (
Sparrow
).
- Drill hole
DGR-049
intercepted
4.00 meters grading 6.51 g/t gold,
including 1.50 meters of
16.10 g/t gold
on BM2 (
Ruby
).
Extends high-grade gold mineralization below the historical Big Master Mine.
- Drill hole
DRG-047
was collared 300 meters south of Barrelman near the historic Big Master
Mine and intercepted
3.80 meters grading 13.08 g/t gold,
including 1.15 meters of 41.45 g/t
gold
(
Buccaneer
).
Development of
new 3-D figures
featuring BM1 and BM2 mineralized structures as grade
thickness contoured long sections with D3 structural intersections.
Drill hole DGR-048 intercepted 4.25 meters grading 32.87 g/t gold including 0.50 meters of 252.00 g/t
gold on BM1 at 160 meters below surface at Sparrow. Drill hole DGR-049 intercepted 4.00 meters
grading 6.51 g/t gold including 1.50 meters of 16.10 g/t gold on BM2 at 80 meters below surface at
Ruby. These drill holes targeted Big Master at the intersection of the
three deformation events
previously
defined by Dryden Gold's geological team using newly developed 3-D interpretations across Gold Rock.
At Buccaneer, drill Hole DRG-047 was collared 300 meters southwest of Barrelman on BM1 beneath the
historic Big Master Mine and on the same D3 structure as Spyglass. It intercepted 3.80 meters grading
13.08 g/t gold including 1.15 meters of 41.45 g/t gold. Using the interpreted plunge, the team targeted 80
meters below the historical mine workings at 190 meters below surface.
Trey Wasser, Dryden Gold's CEO, stated, "The evolution of our exploration program at Gold Rock is
extremely exciting and has shifted into high gear. Through mapping and sampling, the team developed a
theory on structural controls for high-grade gold mineralization at Gold Rock and have now utilized the
software tools and expertise that are proving their theories with high-grade discoveries. The impact of
this success will be magnified by last year's discovery of a dozen additional stacked gold-bearing
structures across Gold Rock, like those discovered at Red Lake. The drill rigs continue to turn with a
focus on further expanding the footprint by drilling newly identified targets and deeper drilling using our
new 3-D models for targeting high-grade gold."
Figure 1: Schematic Plan Map of Gold Rock Target Area depicting structural intersections and high-
grade zones
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Figure 2: Plan view of 3-D model at Gold Rock.
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Geological Model Continues to Evolve – Leads to Successful Discoveries
The goal of this recent drill program was to test the interpreted controls of high-grade gold mineralization
along strike. The Company had theorized that the highest-grade gold occurs at the intersection of
mineralized structures and specifically, the newly identified
D3 structures
. This theory was previously
successfully tested at Pearl and the Company has now intersected two new high-grade zones on BM1
and BM2 approximately 300 meters northeast of the known high-grade zones at Barrelman and
Treasure. The D3 structures appear to have enriched the multiple stacked gold-bearing structures and
are providing a vector for the geological team to locate several potential high-grade targets across Gold
Rock
(Figure 1 & 2)
.
The main mineralized structures at Gold Rock (BM1, BM2 and Elora) are nearly parallel to the Manitou
Dinorwic deformation zone seen in blue (
"
MDdz
"
)
(Figure 1 & Figure 2)
. The new 3-D interpretations
show the D3 structures (in brown) with the interpreted contoured long sections for the BM1, BM2 and
Elora
(Figure 3)
. The orientation or plunge of the high-grade has been interpreted to follow the
intersection lineation between these two structural trends. Not all the intersections have been fully tested
giving additional exploration upside. The new results on BM1
(Figure 4)
and new results on BM2
(Figure
5)
.
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Figure 3: D3 structures with interpreted contoured long sections for the BM1, BM2 and Elora
mineralized structures.
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y
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Maura Kolb, President of Dryden Gold, commented, "Our understanding of the mineralization at Gold
Rock is rapidly evolving as we are now using the digitized data. We are thrilled to share our
interpretations with our shareholders using the new Mining Hub 3-D visualization tool. The new holes
were successful and confirm our geologic theory and interpretation. Being able to successfully target the
high-grade zones will allow us to unlock the potential for building a resource at Gold Rock. Having now
identified 15 parallel mineralized structures, from the Elora to Big Master Gold System, we are confident
that we can vector into the high-grade zones to continue to expand Gold Rock."
Figure 4: Contoured Long Section for BM1 showing new results.
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Hub
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Figure 5: Contoured Long Section for BM2 showing new results.
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Hub
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Table 1: Highlight Drill Results from Big Master Gold System
Mineralized
Structure
Target
Drillhole
From
To
Length
(m)*
Grade
(g/t Au)
BM1
Buccaneer
DGR-047
247.50
251.30
3.80
13.08
including
248.15
249.30
1.15
41.45
BM1
Sparrow
DGR-048
167.25
171.50
4.25
32.87
including
170.50
171.00
0.50
252.00
BM2
Ruby
DGR-049
109.00
113.00
4.00
6.51
including
109.00
110.50
1.50
16.10
*Reported intervals are drilled core lengths; assay values are uncut
Follow the link to our website for the full list of drill results and more detailed technical overview
.
The Dryden Gold team has been focused on digitizing all current and historic data for the past 12
months. With this task completed, the geological interpretation has been integrated into 3-D software
which allows for much more precise target generation. The recent drill results provide strong validation of
the team's structural interpretations and their ability to target high-grade gold mineralization at Gold
Rock. All the new drill holes intercepted hanging wall and footwall structures with mineralization
(Table
2)
.
Table 2: Drill Results including hanging wall & footwall structures
Mineralized
Structure
Target
Drillhole
From
To
Length
(m)*
Grade
(g/t Au)
BM1
Barrelman
DGR-043
14.30
19.50
5.20
0.88
including
17.05
18.20
1.15
3.30
BM1
Buccaneer
DGR-046
28.00
30.00
2.00
0.14
BM2 HW
DGR-047
30.80
33.10
2.30
1.78
BM2
Spyglass
DGR-047
175.00
175.50
0.50
0.95
BM1
Buccaneer
DGR-047
247.50
251.30
3.80
13.08
including
248.15
249.30
1.15
41.45
BM1 FW
DGR-047
281.10
284.85
3.75
0.79
including
284.15
284.85
0.70
2.10
BM middle
Canary
DGR-048
50.00
54.00
4.00
0.55
BM1
Sparrow
DGR-048
167.25
171.50
4.25
32.87
including
170.50
171.00
0.50
252.00
BM1 FW
DGR-048
198.00
201.65
3.65
0.73
BM2
Ruby
DGR-049
109.00
113.00
4.00
6.51
including
109.00
110.50
1.50
16.10
BM middle
Canary
DGR-049
193.00
201.00
8.00
0.42
including
196.20
196.90
0.70
1.65
BM1
Sparrow
DGR-049
281.50
288.40
6.90
0.40
including
282.25
283.80
1.55
0.91
BM1 FW
303.90
305.60
1.70
0.83
*Reported intervals are drilled core lengths; assay values are uncut
URL to 3-D Figures on Mining Hub
https://mininghub.com/3d/v/iWTXO0Gc
Qualified Person
The technical disclosure in this news release has been reviewed and approved by Maura J. Kolb, M.Sc.,
P. Geo., President of Dryden Gold and a Qualified Person as defined by National Instrument 43-101 of
the Canadian Securities Administrators.
Analytical Laboratory and QA/QC Procedures
The Company is drilling NQ size core. Samples are cut in half, with half going to the lab for analysis and
half kept as a record. True thickness/widths of mineralization are unknown; result intervals are reported
as the drilled core lengths unless otherwise stated. All sampling completed by Dryden Gold Corp. within
its exploration programs are subject to the Company's standard of internal quality control and quality
assurance (QA/QC) programs which include the insertion of certified reference materials, blank
materials, and a level of duplicate analysis. Drill samples from the 2024, 2025, and 2026 programs were
sent to Activation Laboratories, with sample preparation and analysis at the Company's facilities in
Dryden. Samples were processed for gold analysis by 50-gram fire assay with an atomic absorption
finish and over limits determined by Fire Assay with a gravimetric finish. Select samples were analyzed
using metallic screens. Activation Laboratories systems conform to requirements of ISO/IEC Standard
17025 guidelines and meet assay requirements outlined for NI 43-101.
ABOUT DRYDEN GOLD CORP.
Dryden Gold Corp. is an exploration company focused on the discovery of high-grade gold
mineralization and is listed on the TSX Venture Exchange: ("
DRY
"), on the OTCQX Marketplace:
("
DRYGF
") and on the FSE:
("X7W"
). The Company has a strong management team and Board of
Directors comprised of experienced individuals with a track record of building shareholder value through
property acquisition and consolidation, exploration success, and mergers and acquisitions. Dryden Gold
controls a 100% interest in a dominant strategic land position in the Dryden District of Northwestern
Ontario. Dryden Gold's property package includes historic gold mines but has seen limited modern
exploration. The property hosts high-grade gold mineralization over 50km of potential strike length along
the Manitou-Dinorwic deformation zone. The property has excellent infrastructure, enjoys collaborative
relationships with First Nations communities and benefits from proximity to an experienced mining
workforce.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Trey Wasser, CEO
Email:
Phone: 940-368-8337
Ashley Robinson, Dir of Corporate Communications
Email:
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Phone: 604-764-7493
Maura Kolb, M.Sc. P. Geo., President
Email:
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Website:
www.drydengold.com
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