Kenorland Minerals Reports Assay Results from Maiden Diamond Drill Program at the Western Wabigoon Project, Ontario
Kenorland Minerals Reports Assay Results
from Maiden Diamond Drill Program at the
Western Wabigoon Project, Ontario
Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - September 3, 2026) -
Kenorland Minerals Ltd.
(TSXV:
KLD) (OTCQX: KLDCF) (FSE: 3WQ0) ("
Kenorland
" or the "
Company
") is pleased to announce assay
results from its maiden diamond drill program at the Western Wabigoon Project (the "
Project
"), located
in northwestern Ontario and held under an option agreement with a subsidiary of Centerra Gold Inc.
("
Centerra
"). The program comprised 4,089 metres in nine diamond drill holes testing the W2 target
area (see press release dated July 9, 2026).
Drill highlights include the following:
Gold mineralisation was intersected in eight of the nine drill holes, confirming the presence of a
shear-hosted, gold-bearing hydrothermal system along the tested strike length of the W2 target.
Broad zones of low-grade gold were intersected within the mafic-felsic volcanics and felsic
intrusive rocks, including 37.75 metres of 0.30 g/t Au (incl. 17.05 metres of 0.47 g/t Au) in hole
26DFDD004 and 23.90 metres of 0.25 g/t Au (incl. 1.25 metres of 2.28 g/t Au) in hole
26DFDD007.
High-grade gold mineralisation was intersected in hole 26DFDD003 which returned 1.05 metres
grading 204.34 g/t Au, including 0.50 metres of 428.5 g/t Au.
Gold mineralisation remains open along strike to the north; a compelling follow-up target where
additional heavy mineral concentrate (HMC) gold grain in till results collected during the 2026 field
program highlight the target.
Figure 1. Plan map of the W2 target area with drill hole locations and significant drill results
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2026 Maiden Drill Program
The maiden diamond drill program comprised 4,089 metres in nine holes, testing approximately 1.9-
kilometres strike length of the previously identified 3-kilometre-long gold-in-till and heavy mineral
concentrate (HMC) gold grain anomaly along the W2 Trend. The W2 target sits within the greater,
approximately 19-kilometre gold-in-till and HMC gold grain trend defined along the major Manitou-
Dinorwic Deformation Zone (MDdz) (see press release dated December 2, 2025).
The underlying geology is characterised by north-northeast- and northeast-trending shear zones
interpreted to intersect within the W2 target area, associated with fold interference patterns within mafic-
felsic volcanic stratigraphy and gabbroic intrusive rocks adjacent to the Bretz Lake felsic pluton. Gold is
associated with strong deformation, multiple alteration assemblages including silica-sericite-Fe-
carbonate-fuchsite alteration, quartz-Fe-carbonate veining and stockwork, and pyrite-arsenopyrite
disseminated sulphide mineralisation.
Broad zones of low-grade gold were encountered in 26DFDD004 (furthest north completed drill hole)
that returned
37.75m at 0.30 g/t Au including 17.05m at 0.47 g/t Au
, and 12.07m at 0.27 g/t Au. This
drill hole roughly undercuts an outcrop located 60m to the north, where historical trench results include
4.32 g/t Au over 4.40m, confirmed by a 2026 grab sample that returned 14.60 g/t Au. Towards the south,
additional broad zones of mineralisation were intersected within strongly sheared, altered volcanic
stratigraphy including 26DFDD007 that returned 23.90m at 0.25 g/t Au including 1.25m 2.28 g/t Au, and
high-grade mineralisation including 26DFDD003 (furthest drill fence completed to the southwest) with
1.05m at 204.34 g/t Au including 0.50m at 428.50 g/t Au
.
Additionally, felsic-intermediate intrusive rocks were intersected in drilling along the northern portions of
the W2 Trend that are not exposed at surface and represent a new exploration target. The intrusive rocks
are weakly to moderately strained with pervasive sericite-silica alteration, associated with disseminated
pyrite-arsenopyrite mineralisation. Anomalous, intrusion-hosted gold includes 31.15m at 0.11 g/t Au from
drill hole 26DFDD004 where mineralisation trends north remaining open along strike.
2026 Surface Exploration Program
In addition to the drilling program, heavy mineral concentrate (HMC) sampling and geological mapping
were completed during the exploration campaign. A total of 157 HMC samples were collected across
the W2 Trend, the W1 North, and the W3 target areas to expand on the survey grid completed in 2025
(see press release December 2, 2025).
The additional sampling at the W2 target has greatly increased the gold grain anomaly footprint towards
the northwest and west. The strong and coherent results highlight the W2 North target (see Figure 2),
where the north-trending gold mineralisation returned from the W2 Trend drilling remains open along
strike and interpreted to intersect with the major Manitou-Dinorwic Deformation Zone (MDdz), a
regionally significant host of gold mineralisation. The high-priority W2 North target, defined by the
intersection of the W2 Trend with the MDdz, is also located where a major jog occurs within the MDdz
adjacent to the Bretz Lake felsic pluton, an ideal rheological contrast to focus hydrothermal fluids.
Figure 2. Plan map of the W2 target area with drill hole locations and gold grain counts from HMC till
sampling
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Figure 3. Plan map of the W1, W2 and W3 target areas of the Western Wabigoon Project, with
normalized gold grain counts from HMC till sampling
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The 2026 HMC till sampling also covered the W1 North target, producing a strong, robust gold grain
anomaly 3.5 kilometres in strike length, adjacent to the MDdz. The W1 North anomaly, including
normalised counts of up to 462 grains per sample (with 422 pristine gold grains), is spatially coincident
with the high-tenor gold-in-till anomalism (Au-As±Sb-Te-W) defined by geochemical surveys completed
in 2024-2025, and remains a priority regional target for future work.
Next Steps
Kenorland and Centerra are integrating results from the maiden drill program with the regional structural,
geochemical and geophysical datasets to refine targeting for a follow-up drill program. Priorities include
stepping out along strike to the north along the W2 Trend to test the W2 North target area. Additional
HMC till sampling, prospecting and mapping across the broader 19-kilometre gold-in-till trend including
the W1 North target, and additional surface work at the W3 Target are planned to generate new drill
targets.
Table 1: Table of assay results from the 2026 maiden diamond drill program
HOLE_ID
From (m)
To (m)
Interval (m) †
Au (g/t)
26DFDD001
285.10
306.00
20.90
0.13
323.20
330.00
6.80
0.23
476.10
476.50
0.40
8.67
26DFDD002
142.45
154.60
12.15
0.22
26DFDD003
331.50
335.55
4.05
0.38
375.85
376.90
1.05
204.34
Incl.
375.85
376.35
0.50
428.50
26DFDD004
2.33
14.40
12.07
0.27
201.80
239.55
37.75
0.30
Incl.
215.55
232.60
17.05
0.47
350.25
381.40
31.15
0.11
26DFDD005
126.55
148.00
21.45
0.20
26DFDD006
NSV
26DFDD007
430.65
454.55
23.90
0.25
Incl.
453.30
454.55
1.25
2.28
26DFDD008
304.40
312.00
7.60
0.29
26DFDD009
343.20
347.05
3.85
0.79
453.15
471.95
18.80
0.18
† Assay intervals reported are core lengths; true widths have not been determined. Reported intervals are length-weighted composites.
Table 2. Drill hole location and collar table for the 2026 maiden diamond drill program
HOLE ID
Easting (NAD83)
Northing (NAD83)
Elevation (m)
Depth (m)
Dip
Azimuth
26DFDD001
491397
5442142
380
522.00
-50
125
26DFDD002
490926
5441478
384
375.00
-50
125
26DFDD003
490699
5441065
380
451.00
-50
130
26DFDD004
491535
5442607
380
411.00
-50
115
26DFDD005
490889
5440849
394
552.00
-50
130
26DFDD006
491296
5441670
381
351.50
-50
125
26DFDD007
491123
5441959
396
456.00
-50
125
26DFDD008
490979
5441687
378
487.50
-50
125
26DFDD009
491471
5442366
384
483.00
-50
120
About Western Wabigoon Project
The Western Wabigoon Project is situated within the Western Wabigoon Subprovince and covers key
intersections of major deformation zones within the Archean greenstone belt. In the northern portion of
the property, the Pipestone-Cameron Deformation Zone (PCdz) intersects both the Manitou-Dinorwic
Deformation Zone (MDdz) and the Helena-Pipestone Deformation Zone (HPdz). The PCdz hosts the
Cameron orogenic gold deposit 30km to the northwest of the property boundary, while the HPdz hosts
the Rainy River deposit 50km to the southwest. These high-strain structural corridors also host numerous
gold showings associated with quartz-Fe-carbonate veins, altered shear zones, and porphyry dykes.
Figure 4. Regional simplified geology with significant gold deposits and the Western Wabigoon
Project location
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The Project is held under an earn-in agreement with a subsidiary of Centerra (see press release dated
June 25, 2025), whereby Centerra can earn up to a 70% interest in the Project by funding staged
exploration and delivering a Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA). Upon earn-in, a joint venture will
be formed, with Kenorland retaining the right to a carried interest through to completion of a Pre-
Feasibility Study (PFS), after which both parties will contribute pro-rata to development.
Kenorland also retains a 2% NSR royalty over the claims of the Project.
The Company has not independently verified the historical exploration results referenced herein;
however, it considers the information relevant for evaluating the exploration potential of the Project.
References to adjacent or nearby deposits are provided for geological context only and are not
necessarily indicative of mineralisation on the Western Wabigoon Project.
Quality Assurance/Quality Control and Sampling Methodology
Drill Core and Rock Samples
All drill core and rock samples were collected under the supervision of Kenorland employees. Drill core
was transported from the drill platform to the logging facility where it was logged, photographed, and split
by diamond saw prior to being sampled. Samples were then bagged, and blanks and certified reference
materials were inserted at regular intervals. Groups of samples were placed in large bags, sealed with
numbered tags in order to maintain a chain-of-custody, and transported to Bureau Veritas Commodities
("
BV
") laboratory in Timmins, Ontario.
Sample preparation and analytical work for this program were carried out by BV. Samples were
prepared for analysis according to BV method PRP70-250: individual samples were crushed to 2mm
(10 mesh) and a 250g split was pulverized to 75μm (200 mesh) for analysis and then assayed for gold.
Gold in samples were analyzed using BV method FA430 where a 30g split is analyzed with fire assay by
Pb collection and AAS finish. Over-limits gold samples were re-analyzed using BV method FA530
where a 30g split is analyzed with fire assay by Pb collection and gravimetric finish. Multi-element
geochemical analysis (45 elements) was performed on all samples using BV method MA200 where a
0.25g split is by multi-acid digest with ICP-MS/ES finish. All results passed the QA/QC screening at the
lab, all company inserted standards and blanks returned results that were within acceptable limits.
Gold Grain Counts
All 2026 HMC till samples were collected under the supervision of Kenorland employees. 10kg of C-
horizon till was extracted using augers and shovels and placed into Hubco bags. Groups of samples
were placed in large bags and sealed with numbered tags to maintain a chain-of-custody and
transported to Overburden Drilling Management ("
ODM
") in Ottawa, Ontario.
ODM weighed the till samples, and then removed a 300-gram split for archive. Samples were sieved to
+/- 2mm: the +2mm fraction was logged for pebble lithology and the -2mm size fraction was sent to a
shaker table for heavy mineral concentration. After the shaker table, concentrates were micro-panned for
additional concentration of the heavy minerals. At this point, visible gold grains were counted by ODM
staff, as well as other metallic minerals.
Qualified Person
Janek Wozniewski, B.Sc., P.Geo. (EGBC #172781, APEGS #77522, EGMB #48045, PGO #3824,
APEGNB #L7273), Vice President of Operations at Kenorland, a "Qualified Person" under National
Instrument 43-101, has reviewed and approved the scientific and technical information in this press
release.
Golden Sidewalk Project Acquisition Update
The Company is pleased to announce that further to its press release dated June 18, 2026, the
acquisition of the Golden Sidewalk Project from Prosper Gold Corp. has closed.
About Kenorland Minerals Ltd.
Kenorland Minerals Ltd. (TSXV: KLD) is a well-financed mineral exploration company focused on project
generation and early-stage exploration in North America. Kenorland's exploration strategy is to advance
greenfields projects through systematic, property-wide, phased exploration surveys financed primarily
through exploration partnerships including option to joint venture agreements. Kenorland holds a 4% net
smelter return royalty on the Frotet Project in Quebec, which is owned by Sumitomo Metal Mining
Canada Ltd. The Frotet Project hosts the Regnault gold system, a greenfields discovery made by
Kenorland and Sumitomo Metal Mining Canada Ltd. in 2020, which contains an Inferred Mineral
Resource of 14.5 Mt at 5.47 g/t Au for 2.55 Moz of gold. Kenorland is based in Vancouver, British
Columbia, Canada.
Further information can be found on the Company's website
www.kenorlandminerals.com
On behalf of the Board of Directors of Kenorland Minerals,
Zach Flood
President, CEO & Director
Tel +1 604 568 6005
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