Provides Exploration Update and Announces New Drill Permits
5.7% Cu, 5.3% Zn, 1.6 g/t Au and 28.2 g/t Ag
from Winnie Lake Grab Sample - KLDC
Provides Exploration Update and Announces
New Drill Permits
Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - July 9, 2025) -
Kirkland Lake Discoveries (TSXV: KLDC)
("KLDC" or the "Company")
is pleased to announce that it has received drill permits for its recently
acquired
Winnie Lake project
, located in the western portion of its Kirkland Lake land package in
Ontario's Abitibi Greenstone Belt. The Company also provides an update on exploration work completed
in May and June, which has resulted in new mineral discoveries and meaningful advancements in
geological understanding.
The KLDC field team has completed detailed prospecting, mapping, access planning, outcrop stripping,
and channel sampling in preparation for the Company's inaugural drill campaign at the Winnie intrusive.
The focus is to test the potential for a copper-gold bearing intrusion-related system at the Winnie Lake
showing and to evaluate newly identified geophysical and geochemical targets.
Exploration Highlights
High-Grade Polymetallic Grab Sample at Winnie Showing
A grab sample collected near the historical Winnie shaft (Figure 1) returned:
1.60 g/t gold (Au), 28.20 g/t silver (Ag), 5.70% copper (Cu), 5.30% zinc (Zn), 1.65 g/t
tellurium (Te)
The sample was taken from massive sulphide mineralization strongly associated with massive
magnetite. This confirms the presence of high-grade polymetallic mineralization. To further assess the
continuity of this magnetic feature under overburden, a high-resolution drone magnetic survey was
completed in June.
New Discovery West of the Winnie Shaft
Field prospecting led to the discovery of a newly exposed, intensely quartz-veined intrusive outcrop
approximately
150 metres west
of the historical shaft. Channel sampling was completed after clearing,
with the outcrop displaying:
Visible malachite, chalcopyrite, and trace pyrite
Strong potassic and hematite alteration
These characteristics are indicative of a
magmatic-hydrothermal system
, possibly representing an
intrusion-related Cu-Au system
or early-stage
IOCG-style mineralization
. The alteration style
(potassic enrichment and hematite staining) is commonly associated with large, high-temperature
hydrothermal systems sourced from or centered around intrusive bodies.
This newly identified zone lies just west of the historical workings, suggesting prior operators may have
only tested a limited portion of the mineralized system. If confirmed by assays and drilling, this could
represent a significant new mineralized body with scale potential.
Intrusion-Hosted Geochemical Signature
A sample collected directly from a quartz vein within the intrusion returned:
1,235 g/t bismuth (Bi), 1.56 g/t Te, 10.30 g/t molybdenum (Mo), 0.13% Cu, 12.75 g/t Ag, 0.03
g/t Au
This trace element suite, particularly the elevated
Bi-Te-Mo values,
is geochemically characteristic of
Intrusion-Related Gold Systems (IRGS)
. These systems are known for:
Broad alteration halos
Large-scale, bulk-tonnage gold potential
Association with reduced, fertile intrusions
The presence of these elements strengthens the interpretation that the
Winnie intrusion is a
mineralizing source
, not barren, and may host a
zoned mineralized system
with both high-grade
and disseminated potential.
Analogous Systems in the Region:
Notable intrusion-hosted deposits in the Abitibi include:
Young-Davidson Mine (Alamos Gold)
–
Au in syenite with potassic alteration
Upper Beaver (Agnico Eagle)
–
Cu-Au system with Bi-Te-Mo signature and IOCG features
LaRonde Complex (Agnico Eagle)
–
Though primarily classified as a VMS deposit, deeper
zones exhibit
Cu-Au-Bi-Te-Mo enrichment
and
magmatic-hydrothermal features
, suggesting
a hybrid or transitional system in parts of the Blake River Group
These analogues support KLDC's ongoing evaluation of the Winnie intrusion as a significant mineralized
center.
Figure 1 – Drone Magnetic Survey and Sample Locations –
First vertical derivative (1VD) magnetic
map from KLDC's 2025 high-resolution drone survey, showing key grab and channel sample locations
across the Winnie Lake area. This includes the high-grade sample near the Winnie shaft, the newly
exposed quartz-veined intrusive outcrop ~150m to the west, and the broader geological and structural
framework revealed by the survey. Zones of interest are highlighted and prioritized for drilling, with assay
results from channel sampling pending.
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Additional Program Milestones
Channel Sampling Completed
41 metres of channel sampling
were completed across newly stripped and historical outcrops in
the Winnie Lake area.
75 individual samples
were submitted for assay. Results will be reported once received and
interpreted.
Drone Magnetic Survey Completed
KLDC completed a high-resolution drone magnetic survey in June, resulting in several key findings:
A previously unrecognized
magnetic low
within the intrusive body has been identified. This
feature may represent a
reduced and altered core
, possibly associated with mineralization.
Similar magnetic lows host mineralized zones at deposits such as
Upper Beaver
.
Improved definition of the contact between mafic volcanics and the intrusion, outlining multiple
untested kilometers of strike.
This refined geophysical model is being used to finalize drill hole targeting for KLDC's upcoming
inaugural drill program at the Winnie intrusive.
Drill Permits Received
KLDC is pleased to report that it has received full
drill permits
for the Winnie Lake project. The
Company plans to initiate its
first-pass drill program this summer
, targeting the newly defined
geochemical, magnetic, and alteration zones.
"The start of our field season has delivered meaningful results and key breakthroughs," said
Stefan
Sklepowicz, CEO of Kirkland Lake Discoveries.
"With high-grade copper-zinc values, a newly
discovered mineralized zone, and a promising geochemical signature pointing to a deeper intrusion-
related gold system, we're executing a focused and cost-effective program that is unlocking the potential
of the Winnie Intrusion. With drill permits now in hand, we look forward to testing these compelling targets
this summer."
Video Footage Available
Field footage of the newly discovered outcrop and channel sampling is available through the Company's
YouTube channel, specifically KLDC Treasure Hunter's
Episode 14: Boots in the Bush, Suits in the City
.
QP Statement
The technical information contained in this news release has been approved by Mike Kilbourne, P.Geo.
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 VMS deposits.
With multiple anomalous soil trends, historical showings, and structural intersections now permitted for
exploration, KLDC is advancing a pipeline of drill-ready targets across its KL East and KL West project
areas. 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
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