# Total Metals Starts Gold Drilling in Ontario

> Total Metals begins drilling at high-grade High Lake gold project in Northwestern Ontario.
- Title: Total Metals Starts Gold Drilling in Ontario · Financialpost
- Summary: Total Metals begins drilling at high-grade High Lake gold project in Northwestern Ontario. Total Metals Corp. started drilling at its High Lake gold project…
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- Source: Financialpost — https://financialpost.com/globe-newswire/total-metals-commences-drilling-at-its-high-grade-high-lake-gold-project-northwestern-ontario
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## Total Metals Announces Drilling Start
Total Metals Corp. begins drilling at its 100% owned High Lake gold project in Northwestern Ontario near the Manitoba/Ontario border.
## Drilling Targets Purdex Zone
All holes aim to intersect structures hosting the Purdex Zone at depths greater than 230 metres from surface.
## First Hole Successful
The first hole intersected quartz veins associated with targeted structures and was drilled to a depth of 416 metres.
## Second Hole Scheduled
The second hole is expected to be completed on October 19, 2026.
## LiDAR Survey Completed
The Company recently completed a LiDAR survey over the western portion of the property covering multiple historical zones.
## Project Background
Total Metals owns 100% of High Lake and West Hawk Lake Project covering 958 hectares in two gold properties.
## Next Steps
Additional updates will be provided as holes are completed, logged, sampled and assays are received.
## Key takeaway

Total Metals Corp. started drilling at its High Lake gold project in Northwestern Ontario, targeting the Purdex Zone with initial holes intersecting quartz veins.