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As the year draws to a close and we approach the familiar sound of Auld Lang Syne, it is a natural moment to pause, reflect on what has been accomplished, and acknowledge the work completed before turning our attention to the equally demanding, yet rewarding year ahead.
2025 marked the formal beginning of Trident Resources with the completion of the company’s three-way merger in February. This deliberate and complex process brought together three companies, their Saskatchewan gold and copper assets, and capital around a clear objective: assembling a meaningful, district-scale position in the La Ronge Gold Belt, currently one of Canada’s most prospective yet underexplored gold regions.
The months following the merger were focused on execution. We integrated corporate structures, streamlined the project portfolio, and undertook a comprehensive recompilation and reinterpretation of decades of historical drilling, mapping, geophysics, and geochemical data.
This work fundamentally reshaped our understanding of the assets, transforming them from a collection of individual prospects into a connected exploration district governed by shared geological controls.
As the year draws toward its conclusion, Trident achieved an important milestone at Contact Lake, a former Cameco-operated high-grade gold mine. The company launched its inaugural diamond drill program there and expanded it from 5,000 to more than 6,500 metres. This was the first exploratory work done at the Contact Lake Project in almost 30 years.
Results from the first three drill holes confirmed high-grade gold beyond historic workings and at depth and along strike, validating our geological model.
The market response was strong and encouraging, providing early confirmation that the work undertaken throughout the year is beginning to resonate. While these results represent only an initial step, they strengthen our resolve and sharpen our focus as we move forward.
Beyond Contact Lake, we continued to strengthen Trident’s foundation across the broader portfolio. Updated mineral resource estimates at Preview SW, Preview North, North Lake, and Greywacke provide a solid backbone for the company and highlight the scale already defined within the district. Additional properties, including Hailstone, Reindeer, Knife Lake, and Raney, add further exploration optionality and future upside.
Trident is supported by a leadership team with deep geological, regional, and capital markets experience. My own background in capital markets, equity research, and resource investing shapes how I approach this role. It is a significant responsibility to carry forward the vision established over decades by Ron Netolitzky, one of Canada’s most respected geologists, who conceived the La Ronge district concept and holds strong conviction in its potential.
I see my role as building on that legacy by applying disciplined decision-making, thoughtful capital allocation, and clear communication to help unlock value and ensure that progress on the ground is reflected for Trident’s shareholders.
Looking ahead to 2026, the emphasis remains on execution. Planned programs include continued drilling at Contact Lake, follow-up work at Greywacke and Hailstone, and systematic evaluation of the broader portfolio to guide future growth.
As we close out the year, our conviction in Trident’s mission remains strong. The focus is on steady, methodical progress and responsible exploration.
I would like to thank our shareholders and partners for your continued support, and I wish you a restful holiday season.
We look forward to the work ahead and to starting the new year focused and ready.
Jon Wiesblatt
Chief Executive Officer
Trident Resources Corp.
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