Golden Saddle Delivers Standout High-Grade Drill Interval: White Gold Expands Main Zone and Footwall Mineralization
Record-Breaking Gold Interval Highlights Upside in Resource Potential
White Gold Corp. (TSX.V: WGO) has reported assay results from the first drill hole of its 2025 diamond drilling program at the flagship Golden Saddle deposit in west-central Yukon, revealing a high-grade gold intersection that stands out as one of the best ever drilled on the property. Hole WHTGS25D0218A delivered an impressive 6.89 grams per tonne (g/t) gold over 50.2 meters within the main Golden Saddle zone, as well as high-grade mineralization in both the footwall breccia and the hanging wall. These findings build confidence in the geological model and signal substantial resource growth potential for one of Canada’s top undeveloped open pit gold deposits.
Main Zone: One of the Highest-Grade Intervals on Record
The standout result came from the main zone, where WHTGS25D0218A cut through 50.2 meters averaging 6.89 g/t gold—one of the highest-grade and widest intercepts on record for the project. The location infills a 70-meter gap between earlier holes, showing a strong boost in both grade and width for the high-grade core at Golden Saddle compared to previous drilling in this area. Multiple assays within the interval topped 10 g/t, with several samples above 15 g/t and one interval exceeding 20 g/t gold. These robust results are likely to have a direct positive impact on future mineral resource estimates, enhancing both grade and confidence in the main zone's continuity.
| Zone | From (m) | To (m) | Width (m) | Gold (g/t) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main Zone | 100.15 | 150.35 | 50.20 | 6.89 |
| Footwall Breccia | 409.00 | 411.80 | 2.80 | 6.89 |
| Hanging Wall (highlight) | 21.00 | 23.00 | 2.00 | 1.03 |
Parallel Zones Confirm Broader Resource Opportunity
The same hole successfully hit the underexplored footwall breccia, confirming a 6.89 g/t gold intersection over 2.8 meters and infilling a 150-meter gap. This demonstrates both grade and structural continuity for parallel mineralized zones—key to expanding resources beyond the main deposit. Importantly, mineralization was also intersected in the hanging wall, which is being revisited through new 3D modeling and ongoing sampling of previously unassayed core. The ability to convert what was considered waste into additional ore has meaningful economic implications for future development plans.
Flagship Resource Growth Remains on Track
With these high-grade drill results, White Gold’s resource base now stands at an estimated 1.73 million ounces indicated (grading 1.53 g/t) and 1.27 million ounces inferred (grading 1.22 g/t) across four near-surface gold deposits—one of the largest and highest-grade undeveloped open-pit portfolios in Canada. The main Golden Saddle interval is expected to further lift resource estimates. Ongoing work, including assays pending from additional holes and relogging of historic core, could add significant ounces from the main, hanging wall, and footwall zones.
| Category | Ounces (oz) | Tonnes (million) | Grade (g/t Au) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indicated | 1,732,300 | 35.2 | 1.53 |
| Inferred | 1,265,900 | 32.2 | 1.22 |
Technical and Strategic Implications
Management emphasized the significance of these results for ongoing resource growth and development. The successful intersection of the main, footwall, and hanging wall zones in a single hole validates the technical strategy, which focuses on both resource expansion and improving geological models for the deposit. A fully funded exploration program and ongoing metallurgical and geotechnical studies pave the way for a future economic assessment, supporting continued investment and activity in one of Yukon's premier gold jurisdictions.
Looking Ahead: District-Scale Growth and Ongoing Assays
The Golden Saddle results provide a solid foundation for future drilling and resource growth in the wider White Gold District. With additional assay results pending, continued core relogging, and active district-wide exploration, the potential for further discoveries and expansion remains high. White Gold's portfolio, assembled by renowned prospector Shawn Ryan, is well-positioned next to significant neighboring deposits—including Newmont’s Coffee Project and Western Copper and Gold’s Casino Project—underpinning the project's appeal to major mining companies and investors seeking high-grade, scalable opportunities in mining-friendly Yukon.
Key Takeaway
The strong, wide high-grade intercept in Golden Saddle's main zone, combined with confirmed mineralization in parallel zones, marks a technical and strategic milestone for White Gold Corp. As further results come in, investors and sector watchers should keep an eye on ongoing resource estimate upgrades and the district's continued emergence as a hotbed for new gold discoveries.
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