Exploration Ramps Up With 15,000-Meter Drill Program in Ontario

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Dryden Gold Corp. (DRY:TSXV; DRYGF:OTCQB) has announced details of its fully funded 2025 exploration program, allocating approximately CA$5.8 million toward a significant drilling and regional exploration campaign. The company's primary focus will be the Gold Rock drill campaign, where more than half of the exploration budget will be directed toward testing structures at depth and expanding mineralized zones along strike.

The 2025 program includes a planned 10,000 to 15,000 meters of drilling, targeting deeper mineralization at Gold Rock and expanding exploration efforts to the Mud Lake target, which represents the northeastern extension of the Gold Rock Camp. Additional drilling will be conducted at regional targets, including Hyndman and Sherridon, where past exploration has identified high-grade gold samples. A regional soil and till sampling initiative is also planned to assess the broader gold potential across Dryden Gold's 70,250-hectare land package.

"We are very excited to start stepping out along strike to test new targets at Gold Rock," stated Maura Kolb, President of Dryden Gold, in the press release. "We will use the structural work the geology team has done to advance the understanding of the high-grade controls to guide our program. Deeper drilling at Elora should help the market to understand that we are in a true Archean Lode gold system."

Dryden Gold's extensive land position in the Dryden Gold District, a region with a history of high-grade gold discoveries, provides significant exploration upside. The company plans to integrate lidar data and geochemical surveys into its exploration approach, refining drill targets throughout the year. The work will be conducted in phases, with a year-round drilling program designed to incorporate new geological insights as results are analyzed.

Gold Sector Maintains Strength Amid Trade Policies and Central Bank Demand

On February 24, Frank Holmes of US Global Investors highlighted gold's strength as a safe-haven asset, noting that prices had surged to an all-time high of US$2,940 per ounce, pushing the metal's market capitalization beyond US$20 trillion for the first time. Holmes attributed this rally in part to escalating trade tensions between the United States and Europe, which have contributed to fears of an economic slowdown. He also pointed to continued central bank buying, stating that banks had accumulated over 1,000 metric tons of gold for the third consecutive year, with the People's Bank of China increasing its holdings to 2,285 metric tons. Holmes suggested that this sustained purchasing trend "reflects a broader strategy to diversify reserves and hedge against their very own policies."

In a February 25 report, 321 Gold addressed the potential impact of U.S. trade policies on gold prices, particularly in light of tariff measures proposed by the Trump administration. According to Stewart Thomson, these tariffs were expected to have stagflationary effects, which tend to be positive for gold. He wrote that "because these tariff taxes are stagflationary, they are generally positive for gold," indicating that rising costs for consumers and businesses could lead to further interest in gold as a hedge. He also observed that gold was "cyclically due for a pause in its magnificent rally," suggesting that market trends could see temporary consolidation before further movement.

Kitco reported on February 26 that gold futures had stabilized following a recent price fluctuation, with April contracts settling at US$2,933.80 per ounce. Analysts linked this price action to investor uncertainty surrounding impending tariffs on Mexican and Canadian imports, set to take effect in early March. The publication quoted MT Newswires, which reported that "the threat of a spreading trade war that would cut into the global economy and boost inflation is unsettling markets and consumers." Kitco also noted that gold had surged approximately 14.46% since December 18, a reflection of growing demand for safe-haven assets amid trade policy concerns.

Later that day, Dominic Frisby of The Flying Frisby provided an analysis of the broader gold market, emphasizing gold's consistent uptrend over the past 18 months. He noted that gold mining stocks had yet to fully catch up with the metal's price performance but suggested that when the sector does move, "some of the smaller companies are going to 5x and 10x." Frisby also discussed the Trump administration's preference for lower oil prices and a weaker dollar, which he argued would benefit gold mining companies by reducing their energy costs and making their products more competitive in global markets.

Advancing High-Grade Targets: Dryden Gold's 2025 Exploration Roadmap

Dryden Gold's exploration program is positioned to deliver multiple potential catalysts throughout 2025. The Gold Rock Camp remains the central focus, with drilling designed to confirm deeper high-grade structures and extend known mineralization along strike. The Elora target, which hosts high-grade gold mineralization, will see deeper drilling to establish continuity and demonstrate the district's potential for larger-scale discoveries.

Regional exploration efforts, including mapping and sampling at Hyndman and Sherridon, aim to generate new drill targets. Historical data indicates strong gold potential at these sites, including high-grade grab samples and past drill results. The company's geophysical surveys and soil sampling initiatives will further refine these targets, setting the stage for additional drilling later in the year.

Dryden Gold also benefits from strong infrastructure, including road access, grid power, and proximity to established mining operations. The company has secured strategic investment from Centerra Gold and maintains collaborative relationships with local First Nations communities. These factors, combined with exploration momentum and ongoing drilling results, position Dryden Gold for a year of active exploration and potential discovery in the Dryden Gold District.

Industry Analyst Highlights Dryden Gold's Strong Position and Exploration Potential

In a recent interview with Dryden CEO Trey Wasser and Maura Kolb, P. Geo., President of Dryden Gold Corp, Chen Lin, author of What is Chen Buying? What is Chen Selling?, reaffirmed his positive outlook on Dryden Gold Corp., citing the company's strategic positioning in Ontario's gold-rich districts and its focus on high-grade deposits with district-scale potential. Lin highlighted Dryden Gold's key partnerships with major industry players, noting that both Centerra Gold and Alamos Gold had maintained close to a 10% stake in the company. He also pointed to the presence of significant shareholders, including Eric Sprott, Rob McEwen, and Robert Quartermain, as an indicator of strong institutional confidence in Dryden's exploration strategy.

Lin emphasized Dryden Gold's successful consolidation of a 702 km² historical mining camp, a region that has seen minimal modern exploration. He noted that the company remained well-capitalized, securing a fully funded CA$5.8 million (approximately US$4.3 million) exploration budget for 2025. Additionally, Lin underscored Dryden Gold's financial flexibility, highlighting that it held over CA$2 million (approximately US$1.5 million) in hard dollars — sufficient to complete its final property payment to Alamos Gold while maintaining an active marketing strategy.

According to Lin, Dryden Gold's infrastructure advantages, including established road networks, access to power, and a skilled local workforce, provided a strong foundation for efficient exploration and future development. He also described the company's proximity to established mining operations as a key strategic advantage that could support future growth.

Regarding exploration results, Lin pointed to Dryden Gold's drilling success in 2024, which included high-grade intercepts such as 30.72 grams per tonne (g/t) of gold over 5.70 meters, with a standout section yielding 313.0 g/t over 0.55 meters. Additional results, including 14.10 g/t over 7.54 meters and 53.51 g/t over 1.05 meters, reinforced the high potential of the Elora high-grade zone and the BM2 historically delineated high-grade shoot. Lin noted that Dryden Gold's 2025 exploration efforts would focus on expanding these promising zones, particularly at Gold Rock Camp, where multiple targets had already returned strong results.

Ownership and Share Structure

According to the company, management and insiders own 8.05%, with Strategic entities owning 62.12% of Dryden.  Centerra Gold Inc. (CG:TSX; CADGF:OTCPK) holds 9.91% with Alamos Gold Inc. (AGI:TSX; AGI:NYSE) holding a 9.58% stake in it. Euro Pacific Asset Management LLC owns 4.84%. There are 150.7 million shares outstanding. 

Its market cap is CA$16.07 million, and it trades in a 52-week range of CA$0.40 and CA$0.095.