Spanish Mountain Gold Drilling Intersects 102.36 Metres Grading 0.92 g/t Gold With a High-Grade Subset of 17.00 Metres of 2.12 g/t Gold
Spanish Mountain Gold Drilling Intersects 102.36 Metres Grading 0.92 g/t
Gold With a High-Grade Subset of 17.00 Metres of 2.12 g/t Gold
VANCOUVER, British Columbia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--January 6, 2026--Spanish Mountain
Gold Ltd. (the “Company” or “Spanish Mountain Gold”) (TSX-V: SPA) (FSE: S3Y)
(OTCQB: SPAUF) is pleased to provide additional assay results from five (5) exploration drill
holes within the Orca Fault target trend that were completed as part of its 2025 Fall Diamond
Drill program (“2025 Fall Drill Program”) for the Spanish Mountain Gold (“SMG”) project,
which is located in the Cariboo Gold Corridor, British Columbia, Canada.
The company has completed approximately 8,220 m of drilling to date of the 9,000 to 10,000
metres (“m”) of exploration drilling planned under the 2025 Fall Drill Program. Assays and
geochemistry are pending receipt from the laboratory and or reporting from seven (7) additional
drill holes completed on the newly defined Orca Fault area.
Highlights:
25-DH-1314 intersected three separate intervals over the drill hole including:
o 10.11 m of 0.49 g/t gold from 56.23 m with a subinterval of 2.00 m of 1.57 g/t
gold;
o 15.56 m of 0.47 g/t gold from 150.00 m including 11.20 m of 0.52 g/t gold and a
high-grade subset of 4.50 m of 0.77 g/t gold; and
o 13.41 m of 0.43 g/t gold including 5.91 m of 0.75 g/t gold.
25-DH-1315 intersected from 20.00 m, 171.36 m of 0.64 g/t gold including 102.36 m of
0.92 g/t gold with a high-grade subset of 17.00 m of 2.12 g/t gold;
25-DH-1316 intersected from 14.79 m, 75.71 m of 0.73 g/t gold including 42.63 m of
1.10 g/t gold;
25-DH-1317 intersected from 121.65 m, 36.55 m of 0.71 g/t gold including 18.98 m of
1.01 g/t gold; and
25-DH-1318 intersected from 48.38 m, 61.12 m of 0.50 g/t gold including 28.62 m of
0.78 g/t gold with a high-grade subset of 14.00 m of 1.08 g/t gold
Key Findings:
Current exploration drilling assay results continues to intersect significant higher-grade
mineralization over 530 m in strike length in the Orca Fault target (Figure 1) and the
continuity can now be traced across multiple parallel, adjacent drill sections.
Main Deposit – Orca Fault area
Five (5) additional drill holes were collared and successfully completed (see Figure 3) in the
Orca Fault target area, 25-DH-1314 (Figure 1 and Table 1), 25-DH-1315 (Figure 1 and Table 2),
25-DH-1316 (Figure 2 and Table 3), 25-DH-1317 (Figure 1 and Table 4), and 25-DH-1318
(Figure 2 and Table 5). These drill holes continue to confirm and lend confidence to the extent of
the Orca Fault target over 530 m strike length and its geological and structural interpretation
within the constraining open pit for the MRE (see July 3, 2025 news release).
Drill hole 25-DH-1315 intersected a very wide zone of gold mineralization over 171.36 metres
with a higher-grade section of 102.36 metres grading 0.92 g/t gold (see Table 2). Additional
exploration drilling is required but this drill hole provides excellent thickness correlation to the
extent of gold mineralization in nearby drill holes 25-DH-1281 and 25-DH-1282 (see April 21,
2025 news release), and 25-DH-1292 and 25-DH-1293 (see November 3, 2025 news release).
Further to the northwest along the Orca Fault target, drill hole 25-DH-1314 also intersected
extensive gold mineralization over 192.27 metres with three discrete zones (see Table 1) and
numerous, narrow gold occurrences. Given this drill hole is the furthest to the northwest testing
the Orca Fault, the mineralizing system responsible for depositing the gold is still present and
additional exploration drilling is required to better understand this area of the Main deposit. Drill
holes 25-DH-1316 (see Table 3) and 25-DH-1318 (see Table 5) are the most northeasterly
locations completed during the 2025 Fall Drill Program and highlight the excellent
mineralization in the shallow, near-surface environment with results from these two (2) drill
holes providing composites higher than the average grade of the current Mineral Resource
Estimate (see July 3, 2025 news release).
All results to date continue to reinforce that tighter exploration drill spacing is unlocking
additional mineral potential in the Main deposit. These exploration drill holes are presented on a
drill section (Figure 1, Figure 2, and Figure 3) that shows the alignment of the higher-grade
mineralization to the new Orca Fault target.
Table 1: Assay Results for 25-DH-1314
Drill hole From (m) To (m) Width (m) Gold (g/t) Apparent True
Thickness
25-DH-1314 56.23 66.34 10.11 0.49 Note 3)
including 63.20 66.34 3.14 0.64 Note 3)
including 113.00 115.00 2.00 1.57 Note 3) 150.00 165.56 15.56 0.47 Note 3)
including 150.00 161.20 11.20 0.52 Note 3)
including 150.00 151.50 1.50 1.30 Note 3)
including 158.50 163.00 4.50 0.77 Note 3)
including 160.00 161.20 1.20 1.65 Note 3)
242.59 256.00 13.41 0.43 Note 3)
including 242.59 248.50 5.91 0.75 Note 3)
Table 2: Assay Results for 25-DH-1315
Drill hole From (m) To (m) Width (m) Gold (g/t) Apparent True
Thickness
25-DH-1315 20.00 191.36 171.36 0.64 Note 3)
including 51.00 191.36 140.36 0.74 Note 3)
including 89.00 191.36 102.36 0.92 Note 3)
including 89.00 106.00 17.00 2.12 Note 3)
including 89.00 116.50 27.50 1.63 Note 3)
including 177.19 191.36 14.17 1.39 Note 3)
Table 3: Assay Results for 25-DH-1316
Drill hole From (m) To (m) Width (m) Gold (g/t) Apparent True
Thickness
25-DH-1316 14.79 90.50 75.71 0.73 Note 3)
including 46.04 88.67 42.63 1.10 Note 3)
124.63 127.24 2.61 0.57 Note 3)
Table 4: Assay Results for 25-DH-1317
Drill hole From (m) To (m) Width (m) Gold (g/t) Apparent True
Thickness
25-DH-1317 121.65 158.20 36.55 0.71 Note 3) 131.80 150.78 18.98 1.01 Note 3)
Table 5: Assay Results for 25-DH-1318
Drill hole From (m) To (m) Width (m) Gold (g/t) Apparent True
Thickness
25-DH-1318 48.38 109.50 61.12 0.50 Note 3)
including 48.38 89.42 41.04 0.66 Note 3)
Including 48.38 77.00 28.62 0.78 Note 3)
including 60.00 74.00 14.00 1.08 Note 3)
Notes for Table 1 to Table 5:
1) Reported intersections are calculated using a 0.15 g/t Au cut -off grade.
2) The complete assay table is available on the Company’s website
3) True thickness of mineralization is unknown as the project is still at the exploration stage
The integration of assay results from these five (5) exploration drill holes strengthens the overall
continuity for the new Orca Fault target and the association of higher-grade mineralization over a
strike length of 530 m, northwest to southeast (see Figure 1). Stronger continuity is also now
being developed spanning multiple, parallel, adjacent drill sections ranging in strike length from
80 to 150 m, northeast to southwest, depending on the location on the 530 m strike length (see
Figure 3). The mineralization in these drill holes occurs in faults and quartz-dominated veins that
appear to extend for more than 25 m beyond each drill hole. Two dominant sets of veins were
identified, high-angle and low-angle. The lower-angle veins (~45 degrees) occur in proximity to
the Orca Fault (see November 3, 2025 news releases).
Figure 3 illustrates the locations for five (5) drill hole results outlined in this news release and the
drill holes currently in the assay lab, or in process of being drilled. Drill collar location
coordinates are summarized for the 2025 Fall Drill Program in Table 6 at the end of this news
release.
Drill Core Processing, Data Verification and Quality Assurance – Quality Control Program
(QAQC)
Once received from the drill and processed, all drill core samples were sawn in half, labeled, and
bagged. The remaining half of the drill core was securely stored on-site. Numbered security tags
were applied to sample shipments to ensure chain of custody compliance. The Company inserts
quality control (QC) samples at regular intervals, including blanks and reference materials, for
all sample shipments to monitor laboratory performance. Standards and blanks account for a
minimum of 20% of the samples in addition to the laboratory’s internal quality assurance
programs. The QAQC program was overseen by the Company’s Qualified Person, Julian Manco,
P.Geo, Director of Exploration (as described below).
The data verification process involved a multi-step approach to ensure accuracy and integrity.
This included a detailed quality control (QC) analysis of the data, which was performed using
both internal and external platforms, such as the MxDeposit™ software. These QC checks
involved the analysis of certified reference materials (CRMs), blanks, and duplicates to confirm
the reliability of the assay results. In addition, a field inspection of the specific drill intervals
mentioned in this release has been conducted to directly observe the geological features and
verified the nature of the results presented.
Drill core samples were submitted to MSALABS’s analytical facility in Prince George, British
Columbia, for sample preparation and PhotonAssayTM analysis. The MSALABS facilities are
accredited to the International Standards ISO/IEC 17025 and ISO 9001 standard for gold and
multi-element assays, with all analytical methods incorporating quality control materials at
defined frequencies and established data acceptance criteria. MSALABS Inc. is independent of
the Company.
PhotonAssayTM
The PhotonAssayTM method utilizes gamma ray analysis for gold detection using the Chrysos
PhotonAssayTM instrument (PA1408X). This non-destructive, fully automated technique offers
high accuracy for analyzing ores and pulps. Sample preparation begins with drying and crushing
up to 1 kg of material to achieve at least 70% passing through a 2-millimetre (mm) sieve. The
sample is then riffle split to obtain a suitable aliquot for 2 testing cycles (MSALABS Method
CPA-Au1).
The PhotonAssayTM instrument bombards 400- to 600-gram samples contained in sealed
containers with gamma rays. These containers remain sealed throughout the process, preserving
the sample for potential further testing. The analysis is performed robotically, with results that
integrate into existing laboratory management systems. Each sample is accompanied by a
reference disc traceable to a Certified Reference Material (CRM). Both the sample and reference
disc undergo gamma ray exposure, with signals detected and analyzed to ensure accurate and
reliable results. The method offers a gold detection range from 0.015 parts per million (ppm -
lower limit) to 10,000 ppm (upper limit). Quality control includes the use of reference materials
and blanks, with all results reviewed by a competent person before reporting.
Spanish Mountain Gold implemented two QAQC methodologies to validate the accuracy of
PhotonAssayTM results, both demonstrating good comparability: 1) comparative analysis of
diverse mineralization styles using Total Au screen metallic methods with both FAS-415
(gravimetric finish) and FAS-211 (AAS finish), and 2) comprehensive testing of both sample
aliquots and rejects using FAS-211 (AAS finish). QAQC Testing typically can include the
following spot checks: 1) Pulverizing tests to evaluate variability in sample preparation, 2)
Cross-analysis at external laboratories using screen metallic method, and 3) Four-cycle radiation
testing to identify and calibrate potential variability in gold results with variable radiation
intensity.
Multi-Elemental Analysis
For the 2025 drilling campaign Spanish Mountain Gold used IMS-230 method to provide multi-
element determination using a four-acid digestion followed by ICP-OES and ICP-MS analysis.
Key Process Steps:
Sample Preparation: Samples are dried and ground to a specific criterion (85% passing 75
microns (μm) for rocks and drill core; 180μm for soils and sediments). A homogeneous 10-gram
sample is required. Digestion: Samples undergo sequential digestion with nitric, perchloric,
hydrofluoric, and hydrochloric acids, followed by dilution with deionized water.
Analysis: The solution is analyzed via ICP-OES and ICP-MS for multi-element quantification.
Quality Control: The process includes reference materials, blanks, and duplicates, with
corrections for spectral interferences and thorough review before final reporting.
Qualified Person
Julian Manco, M.Sc., P.Geo., Director of Exploration with Spanish Mountain Gold, is the
Qualified Person as defined under National Instrument 43-101 who has reviewed the technical
information in this news release and has approved the content for dissemination.
Abbreviations: metres = m, grams per tonne = g/t, gold = Au, mineral resource estimate = MRE,
Spanish Mountain Gold = SMG
About Spanish Mountain Gold Ltd.
Spanish Mountain Gold Ltd. is focused on advancing its 100%-owned Spanish Mountain Gold
Project (Project) towards construction of the next gold mine in the Cariboo Gold Corridor,
British Columbia. On August 18, 2025, the Company filed an NI 43-101 Technical Report on
SEDAR+ that sets out the Project’s de-risked and optimized Preliminary Economic Assessment
(PEA), with an updated Mineral Resource Estimate (MRE). We will continue to advance the
Project to position the Company to make a construction decision in 2027. We are striving to be a
leader in community and Indigenous relations by leveraging technology and innovation to build
the ‘greenest’ gold mine in Canada. The Relentless Pursuit for Better Gold means seeking new
ways to achieve optimal financial outcomes that are safer, minimize environmental impact and
create meaningful sustainability for communities. Details on the Company are available on
www.sedarplus.ca and on the Company's website: www.spanishmountaingold.com.
On Behalf of the Board,
“Peter Mah”
President, Chief Executive Officer and Director
Spanish Mountain Gold Ltd.
Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is
defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the
adequacy or accuracy of this release.
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assumptions, beliefs, expectations and opinions of management as of the date of this press
release and include but are not limited to information with respect to, the potential for adding
more higher-grade gold mineralization within the pit or below current pit design; and the timing
and size (m) of the 2025 Fall Drill Program, and the results thereof. Other than as required by
applicable securities laws, the Company does not assume any obligation to update forward-
looking information if circumstances or management's assumptions, beliefs, expectations or
opinions should change, or changes in any other events affecting such statements or information.
For the reasons set forth above, investors should not place undue reliance on forward-looking
information.
Table 6: Drill Collar Information for Drill Holes
Hole ID EAST NORTH ELEV AZIMUTH DIP DEPTH COMMENT
25-DH-1325 604385 5827966 1103 120 -60 N/A
Successfully completed per
design
25-DH-1324 604343 5828053 1080 120 -60 N/A
Successfully completed per
design
25-DH-1323 604286 5828046 1097 120 -60 338
Successfully completed per
design
25-DH-1322 604279 5827995 1106 120 -60 231
Successfully completed per
design
25-DH-1321 604350 5828016 1099 120 -60 348
Successfully completed per
design
25-DH-1320 604561 5827809 1126 120 -60 57
Ended early due to major
fault zone
25-DH-1319 604404 5827992 1095 120 -70 198
Successfully completed per
design
25-DH-1318 604445 5828098 1055 120 -60 243
Successfully completed per
design
25-DH-1317 604186 5828166 1076 120 -60 282
Successfully completed per
design
25-DH-1316 604514 5828073 1050 120 -60 177
Successfully completed per
design
25-DH-1315 604231 5828163 1075 120 -60 282
Successfully completed per
design
25-DH-1314 604160 5828218 1056 120 -70 270
Successfully completed per
design
25-DH-1313 604566 5827908 1100 120 -60 204
Successfully completed per
design
25-DH-1312 604538 5827921 1095 120 -60 205
Successfully completed per
design
25-DH-1311 604590 5827935 1084 120 -60 330
Successfully completed per
design
25-DH-1310 604592 5827961 1091 120 -60 211
Successfully completed per
design
25-DH-1309 604592 5827958 1071 120 -60 237
Successfully completed per
design
25-DH-1308 603280 5829250 966 120 -60 150
Successfully completed per
design
25-DH-1307 604565 5827974 1068 120 -60 200
Successfully completed per
design
25-DH-1306 603451 5829400 927 120 -60 123
Successfully completed per
design
25-DH-1305 603657 5829226 919 120 -60 126
Successfully completed per
design
25-DH-1304 604536 5827986 1067 120 -60 225
Successfully completed per
design
25-DH-1303 603960 5828754 943 100 -55 156
Successfully completed per
design
25-DH-1302 604194 5828180 1066 120 -63 282
Successfully completed per
design
25-DH-1301 603708 5829029 929 150 -55 188
Successfully completed per
design
25-DH-1300 604388 5828063 1085 120 -60 274
Successfully completed per
design
25-DH-1299 604369 5828043 1093 120 -60 336
Successfully completed per
design
25-DH-1298 604402 5828088 1074 120 -59 334
Successfully completed per
design
25-DH-1297 604354 5828069 1084 120 -59 342
Successfully completed per
design
25-DH-1296 604484 5828054 1061 120 -50 180
Successfully completed per
design
25-DH-1295 604484 5828054 1061 120 -60 33
Ended early due to drill
trace spacing
25-DH-1294 604345 5828120 1075 120 -58 351
Successfully completed per
design
25-DH-1293 604284 5828149 1076 120 -60 453
Successfully completed per
design
25-DH-1292 604223 5828189 1068 120 -62 270
Successfully completed per
design
Contacts
For more information, contact:
Peter Mah
(604) 601-3651