# Dome Mine Drilling Extends Mineralization 600 Metres South > New drilling confirms large-scale open-pit potential at Dome Mine, extending mineralization 600 meters south. - Title: Dome Mine Drilling Extends Mineralization 600 Metres South - Summary: New drilling confirms large-scale open-pit potential at Dome Mine, extending mineralization 600 meters south. Drilling at Dome Mine confirms high-grade… - Keywords: dome mine, discovery mining, porcupine operations, gold mining, mineral resource, exploration drilling, open-pit mining, resource estimate, money, business, Dome, Mine - Source: Financial Post — https://financialpost.com/globe-newswire/drilling-at-dome-continues-to-confirm-large-scale-open-pit-potential-new-high-grade-intersections-extend-mineralization-600-metres-to-south - Author: GlobeNewswire - Published: 2026-10-20T21:20:24+00:00 - Read time: 1 min - Topics: dome mine, discovery mining, porcupine operations, gold mining, mineral resource, exploration drilling, open-pit mining, resource estimate, money, business ## Drilling Extends Mineralization Drilling on south side of resource pit extends mineralization by 600 metres south. > Drilling on south side of resource pit extends mineralization by 600 metres south ## High-Grade Intersections 3.41 gpt over 17.3m; 1.42 gpt over 17.0m; 1.71 gpt over 19.1m. > 3.41 gpt over 17.3m; 1.42 gpt over 17.0m; 1.71 gpt over 19.1m ## New Mineralization Areas Drilling identifies new mineralization areas extending 600 meters south and north. > Drilling identifies new mineralization areas extending 600 meters south and north ## Resource Estimate Update New resource estimate remains on track for Q1 2027. > New resource estimate remains on track for Q1 2027 ## Dome Mine Background Dome is among Canada's largest historic gold producers with 16.7 million ounces produced. > Dome is among Canada's largest historic gold producers with 16.7 million ounces produced ## Geological Context Mine located on south limb of Porcupine Syncline, just north of Destor Porcupine Fault. > Mine located on south limb of Porcupine Syncline, just north of Destor Porcupine Fault ## Current Resource Metrics 222.3 million tonnes with average grade of 1.49 gpt for 11.0 million ounces. > 222.3 million tonnes with average grade of 1.49 gpt for 11.0 million ounces ## Drilling Program Goals 2026 drilling program aims to complete new mineral resource estimate by early 2027. > 2026 drilling program aims to complete new mineral resource estimate by early 2027 ## North Side Drilling Results 14 holes (9,177.4 m) with high-grade intersections at shallow depths. > 14 holes (9,177.4 m) with high-grade intersections at shallow depths ## South Side Drilling Results 22 holes (7,188.0 m) to evaluate mineralization 600 meters south. > 22 holes (7,188.0 m) to evaluate mineralization 600 meters south ## Fault Trend Extension Mineralized zones follow Dome Fault trend and remain open to west for 1.5 kms. > Mineralized zones follow Dome Fault trend and remain open to west for 1.5 kms ## Milling Facility Plan Company re-evaluating plans for Dome Mill with potential for large central milling facility. > Company re-evaluating plans for Dome Mill with potential for large central milling facility ## Resource Category Current resource includes 11.0 million ounces in Inferred category. > Current resource includes 11.0 million ounces in Inferred category ## Drill Results Summary Multiple high-grade intersections found in both north and south drilling areas. > Multiple high-grade intersections found in both north and south drilling areas ## Resource Update Timeline Resource update expected early 2027 with new mineral resource estimate. > Resource update expected early 2027 with new mineral resource estimate ## Future Expansion Potential Potential for expansion of mineralization north, south and west of current pit. > Potential for expansion of mineralization north, south and west of current pit ## Key takeaway Drilling at Dome Mine confirms high-grade mineralization extending 600 meters south, supporting plans to expand the open-pit operation.