Upside Gold Corp. has released a preliminary report on the initial diamond drilling program for its 10,115-hectare Kena Gold-Copper Property in southeastern British Columbia, with results from drill core assays completed in fall 2025. The first phase comprised 1,002 metres across three diamond drill holes designed to test the northeast margin of the Kena lode gold zone.
The drilling intersected multiple wide zones of near-surface gold mineralization with elevated copper and silver values, including a 178-metre interval starting from 15 metres depth grading 0.36 g/t Au, 1.8 g/t Ag, and 534 ppm Cu. These results demonstrate width and continuity of mineralization along the northeastern margin, with grades comparable to the Kena Historic Resource. The program was paused in November due to snow conditions and is expected to resume in June.
Future drilling will continue testing targets to the northeast, as well as additional priority targets to the southwest down dip and southeast along strike, extending beyond the boundaries of the Kena Historic Resource. The historical resource estimate, detailed in the technical report entitled NI 43-101 Resource Estimate for the Kena and Daylight Properties prepared by Sue Bird of Moose Mountain Technical Services, indicates significant potential with an Indicated Mineral Resource of 32,146,000 tonnes at 0.544 g/t Au and an Inferred Mineral Resource of 177,507,000 tonnes at 0.486 g/t Au.
For business and technology leaders monitoring resource extraction and mining technology, these results highlight the ongoing importance of systematic exploration in established mining regions. The intersection of near-surface mineralization suggests potential for cost-effective extraction methods, while the presence of copper and silver alongside gold creates opportunities for multi-commodity operations. The technical validation process, conducted through ALS Canada Ltd laboratories following ISO/IEC 17025:2017 standards, demonstrates the rigorous quality control essential for reliable resource assessment.
The implications for the mining industry include potential expansion of known mineralized zones and validation of historical data through modern drilling techniques. For investors and business leaders, the results provide tangible progress in Upside Gold's systematic exploration approach, with the planned resumption of drilling in June offering continued news flow and potential resource expansion. The company's focus on advancing the Kena Project through methodical exploration represents a measured approach to resource development in a jurisdiction with established mining infrastructure.
Technical information was reviewed and approved by Trevor Boyd, P.Geo., Vice President of Exploration and a Qualified Person under NI 43-101 standards. Additional information about the company is available at https://www.upsidegoldcorp.com.
