Grande Portage Secures Drilling Contractor for 2026 Program at New Amalga

Grande Portage Resources Ltd. has announced a contract with Timberline Drilling Inc. for its 2026 activities at the New Amalga Gold Project in Southeast Alaska. The planned program involves up to 4,300 meters of diamond drilling across 14 drillholes. These efforts will help upgrade the resource classification and provide vital geotechnical and hydrogeological data necessary for environmental review and mine development plans.

Drilling is set to commence in late June, with permits already obtained from the US Forest Service. The project aims to advance from exploration to development, with comprehensive studies to support the regulatory process. Other contracts have been secured for environmental and engineering preparations, such as wildlife and soil surveys and meteorological towers installation.

A crucial component of the project is Gran Portage's strategy to use third-party offsite processing, minimizing environmental impact and capital expenditures by avoiding an onsite processing plant. Detailed geotechnical work will further inform mine development plans, ensuring comprehensive data for future steps.