Gold Co. Uncovers Massive Gold Growth Potential in Ontario

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1. Ownership and Share Structure Information

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West Red Lake Gold Mines Ltd. (WRLG:TSX.V; WRLGF:OTCQX; UJO:FSE) released its annual operation and financial summary for fiscal year 2025 on April 23, 2026. The news release also provided production guidance and operational outlook following the Madsen Mine beginning commercial production in January 2026.

West Red Lake announced, "Throughout 2025, Madsen transitioned from restart activities to an operating mine, establishing mining fronts, advancing underground development, and improving mill performance to support sustained operations, and this is expected to continue through the first half of 2026 with full production run rate planned for the second half of 2026."

Highlights from 2025 operations include:

• Total Gold Produced: 20,000 oz
• Total Gold Revenue: CA$103 million
• Cash Balance: CA$48 million

Guidance for 2026 suggests increases to production. Highlights include:

• Total Gold Produced: 35,000-45,000 oz
• Cash Costs: US$2,400-3,100 per oz sold
• Mine All-In Sustaining Costs (AISC): US$2,800-3,600
• Growth Capex (Including Fork Deposit): CA$15 million
• 2026 Regional Exploration: CA$5 million
• 2026 Corporate G&A: CA$10 million

West Red Lake's president and CEO, Shane Williams, said in the press release that, "We established a strong operating base at Madsen in 2025 and ramp-up is progressing as planned. We are now focused on building consistency into the operation through 2026. Our priority is execution, expanding available mining areas, improving sequencing, and continuing to advance underground development. As production increases further, we expect to generate meaningful cash flow that will be directed toward accelerated development and infrastructure to support higher mining rates and improved costs, as well as earmarked for debt repayment. The first half of 2026 reflects the ramp-up phase of the operation as we continue to build toward a scalable production profile in H2 2026 with approximately 60% of targeted annual output anticipated in H2." 

The company lists its 2026 priorities as:

• Completion of the Madsen production ramp-up 
• Maintain a strong focus on safety, cost discipline, and operational execution
• Increase development to access additional mining complexes, including 904, Fork, and Derlak
• Advance resource conversion at 904 complex and improve mine plan visibility
• Complete a combined Pre-Feasibility Study (PFS) incorporating Madsen and Rowan  
• Shaft refurbishment Phase 1 (300-500 tonnes per day) expected H2 
• Continued exploration, including drilling underground and on surface at Starratt-Olsen and North Shore 

West Red Lake Gold intends a phased increase in production over the next four years, moving toward producing around 120,000 ounces per year from its Red Lake platform. This goal would represent production growth of 300% over 2026 levels.

The company hosted a webinar on Friday, April 24, 2026, to provide additional context to the 2026 guidance summary.

West Red Lake Gold Mines Ltd. is a gold company focused on production in Ontario, Canada.

Gold Maintaining Rate as Trade Week Closes

In an episode of the Sprott Radio podcast on April 23, 2026, Adam Rozencwajg, CFA and management partner of Goehring & Rozencwajg, called gold's recent rally structural, saying ". . . Central bank demand accelerated following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, while Western investor participation has only recently begun."

An early morning article by Ernest Hoffman at Kitco on April 23 reported that, "Gold prices shot to fresh session highs in the wake of the 10 am EST data release, with spot gold last trading at US$4,725.21 per ounce for a gain of 0.69% on the day."

On the same day, Jim Wyckoff discussed gold's performance in relation to the current geopolitical climate, noting that trade rates have remained stable despite unrest between the U.S. and Iran. In terms of futures, Wyckoff wrote that, "June gold was last up US$1.60 at $4,725.00," a very moderate gain.

Fears of lasting inflation and high oil prices have kept gold from climbing higher, with Wyckoff reporting, "President Trump ordered the U.S. Navy to shoot any boat putting mines in the Strait of Hormuz, after the military intercepted two oil supertankers that tried to evade restrictions on traffic to and from Iran's ports. The move by Trump, who claimed Iran is laying sea mines in the strait, is part of the White House's attempt to cut off the country's oil exports, squeezing it economically and forcing it to make concessions that will help end the war."

Gold continues as a safe-haven asset despite investors' nerves over inflation hikes.

Experts 'Excited About This One'

In January 2026, analyst Matthew O'Keefe for Cantor Fitzgerald approved of results coming out of West Red Lake, saying, "We maintain our Buy rating and CA$2.50 per share price target," the analyst wrote. The price target would mean a 140% return at the time of writing."

Then on March 10, Goldfix said that the company was interesting because of three factors: asset quality, timing, and leverage to gold. They called the company a "special situation play."

Jeff Valks and Jeff Clark discussed West Red Lake in their April 23 report and gave it a 'Strong Buy' recommendation. They said, ". . . we’re excited about this one.The 904 Complex has the potential to become a major ore source for Madsen, and it’s only just starting to reveal itself. Add in strong recent results from Madsen satellites Rowan and Fork, and it is easy to see how WRLG’s broader hub-and-spoke growth model could start pushing the company toward its longer-term 100,000-ounce-per-year goal."

A New Mine Set to Enter Production in 2026

In the first half of 2026, West Red Lake Gold has released drill results from the 904, Fork, and Rowan targets. Plans are to begin mining the 904 target in first half of 2027.

In H2 2026, the company expects to complete a joint Madsen-Rowan Pre-Feasibility Study (PFS) and begin access development out to the Fork deposit. The advanced exploration permitting process for Rowan is currently underway and will continue to be advanced during 2026. 

Ownership & Share Information¹

West Red Lake Gold Mines Ltd. has a market cap of CA$313.85 million, with 412.59 million shares outstanding. The company's 52-week range is CA$0.65-CA$1.49.

Institutions own 15.96% of shares, and Strategic Investors own 4.95%. Management & Insiders hold 1.85% of shares, with the remaining 77.24% being held by Retail.