High-Grade Copper-Gold Growth Story Strengthens Gladiator Metals (TSXV: GLAD | OTC: GDTRF): High-Grade Copper-Gold Growth Story Strengthens as Drilling Expands at Whitehorse Copper Project
Gladiator Metals continues to deliver on one of the most active copper exploration programs in Canada, with up to 48,000 metres of drilling planned through 2025 across its district-scale Whitehorse Copper Project. Adding momentum, Yukon’s Environmental Assessment Board (YESAB) has recommended approval of the company’s Class 3 permit, clearing the path for full-scale definition drilling ahead of a Q2 2026 maiden resource at Cowley Park.
High-Grade Results Continue at Cowley Park
Gladiator released new Phase 2 drill results from 16 holes (4,837 m), confirming and expanding the high-grade skarn system:
Standout Intercepts
- 14.0 m @ 2.36% Cu & 2.78 g/t Au (CPG-102D3) from just 33 m depth
incl. 8.0 m @ 3.58% Cu & 4.80 g/t Au
- 38.1 m @ 0.54% Cu from 69 m
incl. 18.1 m @ 0.87% Cu
- 20.0 m @ 1.72% Cu (CPG-099) from 136 m
incl. 14.0 m @ 2.21% Cu
- 47.1 m @ 0.69% Cu (CPG-097) from 126.5 m
incl. 5.2 m @ 1.88% Cu
These results confirm >400 m of continuous near-surface copper-gold mineralization, with another 150 m of strike expansion to the east. Importantly, gold, silver, and molybdenum credits continue to strengthen the overall economic picture.
Management Perspective:
CEO Jason Bontempo highlights the growing scale:
“Drilling continues to deliver consistent high copper grades from near surface, reinforcing the strong potential at Cowley Park. The Southern Limb is demonstrating exceptional continuity, and the rising gold values to the east further enhance project economics.”
With four rigs now active — two at Cowley Park and two on regional targets — Gladiator expects a steady flow of results throughout the winter drill season.
- YESAB Class 3 permit recommendation accelerates the path toward comprehensive drilling and a Q2 2026 maiden resource.
- Cowley Park continues to show the hallmarks of a long-life high-grade copper-gold skarn system with district-scale growth potential.
- The Whitehorse Copper Project benefits from excellent infrastructure, historic production, and a pipeline of targets across a 35 km belt.
- Drilling costs and turnaround times in Yukon remain competitive, supporting aggressive exploration.
Gladiator Metals is emerging as one of the most compelling high-grade copper-gold exploration stories in Canada. With strong momentum, expanding mineralized zones, and key permitting milestones achieved, the company is well-positioned heading into a catalyst-heavy 2026.
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*Posted on behalf of Gladiator Metals Corp.