Aben Gold Kicks Off 1,300m Drill Program at Justin Project
Event summary
- Aben Gold commenced its 2026 diamond drill program at the Justin Gold-Tungsten Project in Yukon on August 8, ahead of schedule.
- The 1,300m program targets continuity of gold-tungsten mineralization at the POW Zone and high-grade orogenic gold at the Lost Ace Zone.
- Historical drilling returned high-grade intercepts including 2.52 g/t Au and 29.53 g/t Ag over 12m, with tungsten re-assays showing 0.25% WO₃.
- The project is located 25km from the Cantung Mine and adjacent to Seabridge Gold’s 3 Aces Project.
The big picture
Aben Gold’s drill program at the Justin Project comes as exploration activity in Yukon’s Tombstone Belt gains momentum, with neighboring projects like Seabridge Gold’s 3 Aces attracting significant interest. The focus on both gold and tungsten mineralization reflects growing demand for critical minerals, positioning Aben to capitalize on broader industry trends if results are favorable.
What we're watching
- Resource Expansion
- Whether the drill program can confirm and expand the high-grade mineralization identified in previous drilling.
- Market Dynamics
- How results from the Justin Project will position Aben Gold against competitors like Seabridge Gold in the Yukon's Tombstone Belt.
- Execution Risk
- The pace at which Aben can translate drill results into a viable resource estimate and attract investment.
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