Gold Runner Exploration Inc. (CSE: GRUN; FSE: CE70) has more than doubled the size of its Golden Girl property in British Columbia’s Golden Triangle after completing and interpreting an airborne magnetic and radiometric survey. The company staked an additional 8,607 hectares, bringing the total to 14,480 hectares, and has identified multiple new exploration targets within the expanded area.
The move reflects encouraging results from both geophysics and initial ground work. The newly staked claims link the original claim boundary, which centres on the recently discovered Gold Stack Trend, with the past-producing Snip mine, covering large areas of recent glacial retreat and permanent snowpack abatement.
Survey and Sampling Work
Gold Runner completed an airborne magnetic and radiometric survey over the entire property, along with a UAV (unmanned aerial vehicle) photogrammetry and LiDAR survey. The data will help map mineralization and build 3D models for future drilling programmes.
During the 2026 exploration season, the company collected 473 samples in total: 290 grab samples, 122 channel samples and 61 silt samples. Assays for 413 of those samples are still pending. The fieldwork is designed to generate drill targets ahead of the inaugural drill programme planned for summer 2027.
Management Commentary
Chris Wensley, Chief Executive Officer of Gold Runner, said the decision to stake the adjoining claims was driven by the compelling data from both geophysics and on-the-ground observations. “The additional claims, once approved, will more than double the Company’s footprint in this highly prospective ground extending from Snip to the Alaska/B.C. border,” he said. Wensley added that the company looks forward to learning more about what the expanded property holds and that the results lay a strong foundation for years of exploration.
Regional and Company Context
The Golden Triangle of northwestern British Columbia is a well-known mining district that has hosted several significant gold discoveries. Gold Runner’s Golden Girl property sits in this prospective terrain. The company is also advancing other projects: the Rock Creek, Falcon Mine and Dry Creek projects in Nevada’s Tuscarora Mountains near the Carlin Trend, and a 10% carried interest in the Cimarron project in Nye County, Nevada.
The exploration work on Golden Girl is supported by the B-ALL Syndicate, a team of project generators that has previously identified discoveries such as Goliath Resources’ Surebet on the Golddigger property and Juggernaut Exploration’s Big One discovery.
All scientific and technical information in this news release has been reviewed by Alan Morris, M.Sc., CPG #10550, an independent Qualified Person under NI 43-101.
Key takeaways
- Gold Runner more than doubled the Golden Girl property to 14,480 hectares after an airborne survey and initial exploration results.
- New claims connect the Gold Stack Trend to the past-producing Snip mine in BC’s Golden Triangle.
- 413 of 473 collected samples are pending assay results.
- First drill programme is scheduled for summer 2027.
Common questions
Where is the Golden Girl property located?
The property is in the Golden Triangle of northwestern British Columbia, a mineral-rich region that hosts several gold deposits and mines.
What stock exchange is Gold Runner listed on?
Gold Runner Exploration is listed on the Canadian Securities Exchange under ticker GRUN and on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange under ticker CE70.
When will the company start drilling?
The company is planning its inaugural drill programme for the summer of 2027, subject to further target definition and permitting.
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Gold Runner’s expansion of the Golden Girl property underscores the ongoing interest in the Golden Triangle as a high-potential exploration district. With a solid geophysical dataset and a substantial land package, the company is positioned to advance its understanding of the area’s mineral potential over the next several seasons.