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Contact Lake: Building on Legacy, Drilling for Scale

Having a legacy to build on is a rare luxury in the exploration space, and it is one that Trident Resources is leveraging in Saskatchewan’s La Ronge Gold Belt.


While much of the sector is focused on early stage discovery, Contact Lake starts from a position of known gold, historical production, and a system that was never fully exhausted.

A Past Producer with Unfinished Work


Contact Lake operated between 1995 and 1998 under Cameco, producing approximately 190,000 ounces of gold at an average grade of 6.16 g/t with strong recoveries.


The mine was not shut down due to geological limitations, but rather as a result of declining gold prices, which were around US $300 per ounce at the time. Gold was not a core focus for Cameco, whose primary business is uranium, and as prices weakened, the operation was ultimately deprioritized.


What was left behind is a system that was only partially explored and selectively mined.


Historical operations focused on two primary zones, BK 1 and BK 2. However, mineralization extends beyond these areas. The BK 3 zone, located beneath the lake, as well as deeper extensions below the historical workings, were never fully developed.


Internal work, including a Cameco report, identified unmined stopes and extensions at depth. Gold mineralization has been traced along approximately 850 metres of strike within a broader 1.2 kilometre trend, with visible gold commonly observed throughout the system.


High Grade Continuity Emerging


Results from the 2025 drill program are beginning to demonstrate both grade and continuity.


  • CL25003 returned 7.03 g/t gold over 43.25 metres, including 30.06 g/t over 9.25 metres.
  • CL25002 returned 2.49 g/t gold over 29.61 metres, including 27.09 g/t over 2.21 metres.
  • CL25006 intersected 7.28 g/t gold over 15.0 metres, including 16.69 g/t over 6.0 metres.
  • CL25007 outlined a broad mineralized horizon averaging 4.43 g/t gold over 39.5 metres.
  • CL25016 returned 2.62 g/t gold over 37.44 metres, including 5.70 g/t over 9.0 metres.
  • CL25017 returned 5.73 g/t gold over 15.0 metres, including 9.35 g/t over 7.0 metres.


These are wide intervals with internal high grade zones, pointing to a robust and continuous mineralized system.


Importantly, drilling has confirmed that mineralization extends below the Bakos shear zone and beyond the limits of historical mining. The intercept in hole CL25003 marks a key advancement, confirming expansion below previously understood boundaries.

Winter Drilling and Systematic Expansion


The current winter drill program is designed to take advantage of frozen ground conditions, allowing access to areas beneath Contact Lake that would otherwise be difficult to test.


This includes the BK 3 zone under the lake, as well as continued step outs along strike and at depth. Each hole is designed to test specific targets while contributing to a broader geological model.

From Historic Mine to District Scale Opportunity


What is emerging at Contact Lake is not simply the redevelopment of a past producing mine. It is the early stage of defining a larger, district scale gold system within the La Ronge Gold Belt.


The combination of historical production, identified unmined areas, strong recent drill results, and an active drill program creates a clear path forward. The focus is on expanding the mineralized footprint and translating geological potential into defined ounces.

Looking Ahead


With the winter program well underway, drills are actively turning across the Contact Lake Project, targeting key areas beneath the lake and along strike. As the campaign progresses, assay results are expected to begin flowing into the public domain, providing further insight into the scale and continuity of the system.

Discover Trident for Yourself


For those who would like to explore the story further, Trident will be hosting a live webinar where investors can speak directly with CEO Jon Wiesblatt.


The format is simple and approachable. Investors are invited to ask questions, share perspectives, and discuss the opportunity openly.


Whether you are new to the company or have been following developments in the La Ronge Gold Belt, this is an opportunity to hear directly from the team.


If you are curious about the geology, the strategy, or what the current drilling programs may reveal, this conversation is meant to be open and interactive.


Join us and discover the story behind Trident for yourself. Follow the registration link below.

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Disclaimer


This communication has been prepared and distributed by a third party that has been compensated for its services. It is intended for informational purposes only and does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any securities of Trident Resources Corp. (“Trident”).


The information contained herein is based on publicly available materials and news releases issued by the company. Readers are encouraged to review Trident’s continuous disclosure documents, including technical reports filed under National Instrument 43-101 (NI 43-101), available on SEDAR+ (www.sedarplus.ca).


Any reference to historical mineral resources, exploration targets, or potential quantities and grades is conceptual in nature and should not be interpreted as current mineral resources or reserves. Exploration results are preliminary and subject to verification and further work.


Forward-looking statements in this communication are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied. Such statements reflect management’s current beliefs, based on information available at the time, and are provided for the purpose of conveying Trident’s present expectations. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove accurate.


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