Aben Gold Commences Drilling at Justin Project, Aims to Expand Gold-Tungsten Mineralization
Event summary
- Aben Gold began its 2026 diamond drill program at the Justin Gold-Tungsten Project in Yukon on August 8, ahead of schedule.
- The 1,300-meter program targets continuity of gold-tungsten mineralization at the POW Zone and high-grade orogenic gold at the Lost Ace Zone.
- Historical drilling returned grades up to 2.52 g/t Au and 0.25% WO₃ in the POW Zone, with high-grade gold in trenches at Lost Ace.
- The project is located 25km from the Cantung Mine and adjacent to Seabridge Gold’s 3 Aces Project.
The big picture
Aben Gold's accelerated drilling program reflects growing interest in gold-tungsten projects within the Tintina Gold Province. The strategic location near Seabridge Gold's holdings and existing infrastructure positions Justin as a potential mid-tier asset if follow-up drilling delivers consistent high-grade results. Success here could attract consolidation interest or partnerships to advance the project through feasibility.
What we're watching
- Resource Expansion
- Whether the drill program confirms continuity of mineralization between historical high-grade intercepts at POW Zone.
- Commodity Diversification
- How tungsten assay results may impact valuation as a secondary commodity in the project's resource estimate.
- Execution Risk
- The pace at which Aben can translate drill results into a maiden resource, given its 100% ownership and proximity to infrastructure.
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