Golden Cariboo Resources Ltd. has initiated field activities for its 2026 exploration program at the Quesnelle Gold Quartz Mine Property in central British Columbia. The program builds on technical successes from previous seasons, with crews currently preparing site access and drilling infrastructure.
The company is embarking on a 7,500-meter surface diamond drilling program targeting priority zones identified through geological studies. Initial drilling will continue within hole QGQ25-28, currently drilled to 354.19 meters, which represents the northernmost drill string within the Halo zone. This hole is located approximately 200 meters north of QGQ24-20, which previously returned significant gold grades including 137.17 meters of 1.55 g/t gold and 16.05 g/t silver, with higher-grade intervals reaching 16.43 g/t gold over 4.29 meters.
In anticipation of deeper targets, Golden Cariboo is preparing to transition from NQ to HQ-sized core drilling equipment. This technical upgrade is expected to improve core recovery and provide enhanced geological information from key structural and mineralized zones. Additional exploration activities this season will include over one kilometer of trenching, mapping, prospecting, geochemical sampling, and both ground and airborne geophysical studies.
"Our team is energized as we begin the 2026 exploration season at the Quesnelle Gold Quartz Mine Property," said Frank Callaghan, President and CEO of Golden Cariboo Resources Ltd. "With road access now opened and drilling set to advance north of the Halo zone from QGQ25-28, we are well positioned for continued success. The planned 7,500 metre drill program, along with trenching and other geological studies, represents our most comprehensive exploration efforts to date."
The Quesnelle Gold Quartz Mine property is located approximately 4 kilometers northeast of Hixon and 50 kilometers southeast of Prince George, British Columbia. The property includes the Quesnelle Quartz gold-silver deposit, which was originally discovered in 1865 and developed over a footprint of about 150 by 150 meters at the Main zone. The geological setting shows strong similarities with the Spanish Mountain gold deposit located 120 kilometers southeast along the same geological trend.
For investors and industry observers, this expanded exploration program represents a significant step in evaluating the property's mineral potential. The transition to larger core drilling equipment suggests the company is preparing for more technically demanding targets at greater depths, potentially indicating confidence in the property's geological continuity. The comprehensive approach combining drilling, trenching, and geophysical studies provides multiple data streams for resource evaluation.
The technical information has been reviewed and approved by Jean Pautler, an independent consultant and Qualified Person under NI 43-101 standards. Additional details about the company and its exploration activities can be found at https://www.goldencariboo.com. The original news release is available at https://www.newmediawire.com.
