Gold Discovery Grows Fivefold as Drilling Hits 54.40 g/t in Ontario

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Key Investor Takeaways

• Gold Rock System Expands to 15 Mineralized Structures: Dryden Gold Corp. reported that exploration had expanded the Gold Rock Gold System from three widely spaced parallel mineralized structures in 2024 to 15 structures across an area exceeding one kilometer in width and two kilometers in strike length.
• New High-Grade Gold Intercepts Reported: Recent drilling returned 12.62 g/t gold over 1.85 meters, including 54.40 g/t gold over 0.40 meters, at the Elora Hanging Wall area. Hole DGR-078 also intersected 8.57 g/t gold over 1.10 meters in a newly identified mineralized structure.
• Gold Mineralization Extended More Than 400 Meters Along Strike: Hole DGR-087 returned 3.23 g/t gold over 1.60 meters following a step-out of more than 400 meters along strike. The company reported that the Gold Rock system remained open in all directions.
• CA$17.5 Million Exploration Budget Includes 45,000 Meters of Drilling: Dryden Gold outlined a fully funded 2026 exploration program, including CA$10.5 million allocated to Gold Rock expansion and down-plunge drilling, CA$2 million for Gold Rock Camp activities, and CA$5 million for regional exploration.
• Regional Drilling Targets Hyndman, Mud Lake, and Sherridon: The company's exploration plans included testing mineralized structures at Mud Lake, drilling the Hyndman Granodiorite Discovery, further exploration at Sherridon, and reviewing property-wide soil-till sampling results to identify additional regional targets.
• Cash Balance Reported at CA$11.75 Million: As of October 6, 2026, Dryden Gold reported 251,186,222 issued and outstanding shares and a cash balance of CA$11.75 million.

Gold Rock Gold System Expands to 15 Mineralized Structures as New Drill Results Extend Gold Zones

Dryden Gold Corp. (DRY:TSXV; DRYGF:OTCQX; X7W:FSE) reported additional assay results from its ongoing drilling campaign at the Gold Rock Gold System in northwestern Ontario, including new mineralized structures, high-grade gold intercepts, and a step-out of more than 400 meters along strike.

Dryden Gold Corp. announced on October 22, 2026, additional assay results from its ongoing drilling campaign at the Gold Rock Gold System. The company reported that exploration since its initial drilling program in 2024 had expanded the identified system from three widely spaced parallel mineralized structures to 15 mineralized structures across an area measuring more than one kilometer in width and two kilometers in strike length.

According to the company, the Gold Rock system remained open in all directions and contained several styles of gold mineralization. These included high-grade free gold in quartz veins accompanied by lower-grade halos, wide shear structures containing disseminated sulphides, and sheared basalts.

Recent drilling identified additional parallel mineralized structures within the existing Gold Rock footprint. Hole DGR-078 intersected a newly identified mineralized structure grading 8.57 grams per tonne (g/t) gold over 1.10 meters, located less than 20 meters from previously identified mineralization.

Hole DGR-087 extended drilling more than 400 meters along strike and returned an intercept of 3.23 g/t gold over 1.60 meters. The result formed part of the company's continuing exploration of mineralized structures across the Gold Rock system.

Additional high-grade results came from the Elora Hanging Wall area, where drilling returned 12.62 g/t gold over 1.85 meters, including 54.40 g/t gold over 0.40 meters. The intercept was reported at approximately 160 meters true depth.

Maura Kolb, M.Sc., P.Geo., president of Dryden Gold, commented in the company's news release, "We continue to discover additional mineralized structures at Gold Rock with nearly every exploration hole. Investors should recognize the significant evolution of the Gold Rock Gold System."

Kolb also described how the company's geological interpretation had changed as additional drilling information became available. "What was initially interpreted as a relatively narrow, high-grade vein system is emerging as a much more extensive gold system with open-pit potential, while continuing to demonstrate numerous high-grade zones."

The company's current drilling objective included additional work within areas of the Gold Rock system where previous drilling had been limited. Kolb identified one such area as the "Gap," where the company was concentrating on expanding and infilling the mineralized system.

The company stated that reported assay intervals represented drilled core lengths and that true mineralization widths remained unknown. Assay values were reported uncut.

Dryden Gold used NQ-sized drill core, with samples cut in half for laboratory analysis and the remaining half retained as a record. Its quality assurance and quality control procedures included certified reference materials, blank samples, and duplicate analysis.

Core samples from the reported holes were transported directly to Activation Laboratories for preparation and analysis in Dryden. Gold analysis was conducted using a 50-gram fire assay with an atomic absorption finish, with over-limit results determined by fire assay with a gravimetric finish. Selected samples underwent metallic screen analysis.

The technical disclosure was reviewed and approved by Kolb, a Qualified Person under National Instrument 43-101. Her review included the reported drill intercepts, analytical data, and associated quality control results.

Dryden Gold controls a 100% interest in mining claims within the Dryden District of northwestern Ontario. According to the company, its property contains high-grade gold mineralization along 50 kilometers of potential strike length associated with the Manitou-Dinorwic deformation zone.

Gold Market Reflects Inflation Pressures and Continued Investment Interest

Gold prices declined during the October 22 trading as developments in energy markets and inflation expectations influenced the precious metals market. According to Trading Economics, "Gold prices dropped below US$4,100 an ounce on Thursday," as renewed tensions in the Middle East contributed to higher oil prices and inflation concerns. The report described gold's traditional role as an inflation hedge while noting that higher interest rates reduced the relative appeal of an asset that did not generate yield.

Reuters reported on October 22 that gold had fallen to its lowest level in more than two weeks, with spot gold at US$4,081.89 per ounce. The report attributed the decline to rising oil prices and expectations that U.S. interest rates would remain elevated. Market participants also anticipated an upcoming Federal Reserve policy meeting, with interest rates expected to remain unchanged.

Despite the recent price decline, gold continued to be recognized for its role as an investment asset during periods of economic uncertainty, inflation, and geopolitical risk. Trading Economics described gold as "one of the most widely followed precious metals" and identified investment demand, jewelry consumption, and industrial applications as components of the global gold market.

Gold's broader investment outlook remained tied to its established role in global financial markets, alongside developments in inflation, interest rates, and geopolitical conditions. The October reports documented short-term price pressures but did not establish a longer-term bearish outlook for the precious metal.

Drilling Programs Target Gold Rock Expansion and Regional Discoveries

Dryden Gold outlined a series of exploration programs in its October 2026 investor presentation, covering additional drilling at Gold Rock, exploration at Mud Lake, regional work at Hyndman and Sherridon, and follow-up activities across its broader property holdings.

The company described a two-part exploration approach focused on expanding the Gold Rock target area and identifying additional regional gold discoveries. Its 2026 exploration program emphasized extending known mineralized structures along strike and at depth, while conducting drilling and fieldwork at other targets throughout the Dryden District.

At Gold Rock, the company allocated CA$10.5 million to footprint expansion and down-plunge drilling. As reported in the October presentation, approximately CA$7 million had been spent on this portion of the program, with approximately 23,000 meters of drilling completed.

The program included the addition of a second drill rig and continued drilling intended to expand the Gold Rock target area along strike and at depth. The company also identified further work on the Elora Gold System, Elora extensions, and the Big Master Gold System within its resource pipeline.

The Gold Rock exploration approach incorporated oriented drill core to support structural interpretation and comprehensive core assaying to identify stacked mineralized structures across different host rocks. The company described using smaller drilling phases and incorporating new geological and structural information into subsequent targeting decisions.

Dryden Gold reported an all-in drilling cost of approximately CA$330 per meter and identified year-round drilling as part of its exploration approach.

The company's presentation also identified several targets at different exploration stages within the Gold Rock area. These included Gold Rock East, Wamsley and Goldcliff, Gold Rock South, Gold Rock West, the Weather Station target, and the Gold Rock Southern Anomaly.

Additional identified targets included Gold Rock North untested anomalies and Gold Rock Mud Lake untested anomalies. The company also listed the Big Master Southern Extensions and the Elora Extensions among its more advanced exploration targets.

The company allocated CA$2 million to its Gold Rock Camp program, covering drilling at Mud Lake and mapping of additional targets. Its October presentation reported approximately CA$2.5 million spent and approximately 2,000 meters drilled within this program.

Mud Lake drilling was included in the company's 2026 exploration schedule, with work identified for the latter part of the year. The program was designed to test the periodic occurrence of mineralized systems along strike within the Gold Rock Camp.

Dryden Gold's geological model identified Gold Rock, Doubloon, and Mud Lake along an approximately 12-kilometer strike corridor. The presentation included a conceptual comparison of the Gold Rock Camp with the Red Lake mining area, examining the distribution of mineralized zones along strike.

The company's Mud Lake exploration work also included the Mud Lake North target. Its presentation identified a 2025 mapping area and a 2026 drilling area at Mud Lake North, along with previously identified visible gold in drill hole DML-008 at approximately 45 meters true depth.

At Hyndman, Dryden Gold outlined a regional exploration program focused on a corridor of elevated gold values in glacial soil samples measuring approximately 12 kilometers by 2.5 kilometers.

The company reported that its initial drilling program at Hyndman encountered gold mineralization in all six drill holes. According to the presentation, the mineralized corridor extended beyond the area tested during that program.

Following the gold-in-till results, Dryden Gold added 12,000 hectares to its land position. The company identified a broad exploration program and a major drilling program for 2026 and 2027, with permit applications underway as of the October presentation.

The Hyndman program included plans to drill test the Hyndman Granodiorite Discovery. The company's resource pipeline also identified Hyndman Granodiorite as a drill-ready target, alongside Hyndman Extensions and Hyndman Untested Anomalies at earlier exploration stages.

Surface sampling at Hyndman included 11 grab samples, with reported highlights of 31.20 g/t gold, 18.10 g/t gold, 11.11 g/t gold, and 5.38 g/t gold.

The company's district-wide till sampling also identified differences in the geochemical characteristics of Hyndman compared with other regional targets. Dryden Gold reported that arsenic anomalies were concentrated along northeast-southwest D2 structures elsewhere on the property, while Hyndman lacked the same arsenic signature.

The company stated that this difference suggested Hyndman might represent a different style of mineralization.

Dryden Gold's regional exploration plans also included further drilling at Sherridon, which the company identified as a grassroots discovery target contiguous to the Kenorland/Centerra joint venture.

The company allocated CA$5 million to regional targets, including drilling at Hyndman and Sherridon, follow-up work from its soil-till sampling program, and geological mapping.

As of the October presentation, approximately CA$1.5 million had been spent on regional exploration, with approximately 3,000 meters drilled.

Sherridon was identified as a follow-up target in the company's exploration pipeline. The presentation also listed other regional exploration areas, including Sandybeach MDdz, Avery MDdz, Avery Wabigoon Splays, Snowfall Anomalies, Gaffney MDdz, and Gaffney Patents.

Additional district-wide work included reviewing results from the company's property-wide gold-in-till sampling program to identify further regional targets.

The presentation described clusters of anomalous gold values along northeast-southwest D2 structures, particularly where those structures intersected older east-west D1 structures. Arsenic anomalies were also identified along the northeast-southwest D2 trend.

Samples were collected from the B and C soil horizons, described in the presentation as till substrate. The company included further review of those sampling results among its remaining 2026 exploration activities.

Dryden Gold reported a fully funded 2026 exploration budget of CA$17.5 million, covering Gold Rock, Mud Lake, Hyndman, Sherridon, and regional exploration activities.

The company's budget presentation identified 45,000 meters of drilling for 2026. Its expenditure breakdown included CA$10.5 million for Gold Rock, CA$2 million for the Gold Rock Camp program, and CA$5 million for regional targets.

Dryden Gold Corp. has a market cap of approximately CA$38.16 million, with 251.19 million shares outstanding. The company's 52-week range is CA$0.22-CA$0.48.

Institutions own 12.09% of shares, while strategic investors own 10.32% and management and insiders own 3.01%. The rest is retail.

Frequently Asked Questions About Dryden Gold, Gold Rock Drilling, and Gold Exploration in Ontario

What are the latest gold drilling results from Dryden Gold Corp.?

Dryden Gold Corp. reported additional gold assay results from its Gold Rock Gold System in northwestern Ontario. Highlights included 12.62 grams per tonne (g/t) gold over 1.85 meters, including 54.40 g/t gold over 0.40 meters, at the Elora Hanging Wall area. Hole DGR-078 intersected 8.57 g/t gold over 1.10 meters in a newly identified mineralized structure, while hole DGR-087 returned 3.23 g/t gold over 1.60 meters following a step-out of more than 400 meters along strike.

How large is Dryden Gold's Gold Rock Gold System in Ontario?

The Gold Rock Gold System expanded from three widely spaced parallel mineralized structures identified in 2024 to 15 mineralized structures. The identified system extended across an area measuring more than one kilometer in width and two kilometers along strike. Dryden Gold reported that the system remained open in all directions.

What high-grade gold discoveries have been reported at Gold Rock?

Recent drilling at Gold Rock identified additional mineralized structures containing high-grade gold. The Elora Hanging Wall area returned 12.62 g/t gold over 1.85 meters, including 54.40 g/t gold over 0.40 meters, at approximately 160 meters true depth. The company also reported 8.57 g/t gold over 1.10 meters in hole DGR-078, located less than 20 meters from previously identified mineralization.

What is Dryden Gold's 2026 gold exploration and drilling budget?

Dryden Gold outlined a fully funded CA$17.5 million exploration budget for 2026, including 45,000 meters of planned drilling. The budget allocated CA$10.5 million to Gold Rock footprint expansion and down-plunge drilling, CA$2 million to Gold Rock Camp activities, including Mud Lake, and CA$5 million to regional exploration at Hyndman, Sherridon, and other targets.

What are the next drilling targets at Dryden Gold's Gold Rock project?

The company's 2026 exploration plans included expanding the Gold Rock mineralized footprint along strike and at depth, testing down-plunge extensions, and drilling at Mud Lake and Mud Lake North. Additional identified targets included the Elora Gold System, Elora Extensions, Big Master Gold System, Gold Rock East, Gold Rock South, and Gold Rock North untested anomalies.

What is the significance of the Mud Lake gold exploration program?

Dryden Gold identified Mud Lake as a drilling target within its Gold Rock Camp exploration program. The company planned to test the periodic occurrence of mineralized systems along an approximately 12-kilometer corridor encompassing Gold Rock, Doubloon, and Mud Lake. Its exploration presentation also identified visible gold in drill hole DML-008 at Mud Lake North at approximately 45 meters true depth.

What gold mineralization has Dryden Gold discovered at Hyndman?

Dryden Gold reported gold mineralization in all six holes completed during its initial drilling program at Hyndman. The regional target contained a corridor of elevated gold values in glacial soil samples measuring approximately 12 kilometers by 2.5 kilometers. Surface grab sampling returned highlights of 31.20 g/t gold, 18.10 g/t gold, 11.11 g/t gold, and 5.38 g/t gold. The company outlined additional exploration and drilling for 2026 and 2027.

How much land does Dryden Gold control in northwestern Ontario?

Dryden Gold reported a consolidated, 100%-owned land package exceeding 865 square kilometers in northwestern Ontario. The property included approximately 50 kilometers of strike length associated with the gold-bearing Manitou-Dinorwic deformation zone and two additional cross-cutting regional gold-bearing fault structures.

What is Dryden Gold's cash position and share structure?

As of October 6, 2026, Dryden Gold reported a cash balance of CA$11.75 million. The company had 251,186,222 issued and outstanding shares, 12,020,000 outstanding employee stock option plan options, and 263,206,222 shares on a fully diluted basis.

What is the outlook for gold prices and the gold mining sector in October 2026?

Gold prices declined below US$4,100 per ounce on October 22 amid rising oil prices, inflation concerns, and expectations surrounding U.S. Federal Reserve interest rate decisions. Trading Economics reported a daily decline of 1.26% and a monthly decline of 4.61%. The market reports identified geopolitical developments, energy prices, and monetary policy expectations as factors influencing gold trading.