Western Exploration reports 73.3% gold recovery in Gravel Creek cyanide leach tests

• Western Exploration reported cyanide leach test work at its Gravel Creek deposit, supporting potential on-site processing of gravity-flotation concentrates.
• Initial whole-ore recoveries reached 73.3% gold, 74% silver from concentrate leached for 72 hours following ultra-fine regrinding.
• Gravity-flotation concentrate captured 97.2% gold, 96.8% silver at 20.1% of ore mass, grading 26.46 g/t Au, 1,433 g/t Ag.
• Permitting and bonding completed for 46 drill sites for a resource expansion program targeting extensions at Gravel Creek, Jarbidge, Tomasina Fault zone.
• New water lease signed July 9, 2026 for up to 14 acre-feet per year, positioning the drill program for implementation.

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