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Infrastructure is a practical consideration in exploration, and for Trident it is already in place.
Established roads and power reduce the need for early capital spend on basic logistics, provide reliable year-round access to projects, and lower the risk of delays caused by permitting or seasonal constraints. They also simplify future operational and development decisions by providing clearer visibility on access, power supply, and cost structure.
Trident’s land package is located in Saskatchewan’s La Ronge Gold Belt and is directly transected by Highway 102, providing year-round access through the Company’s tenure. This allows exploration crews, equipment, and supplies to move efficiently without the need for extensive new road construction or complex logistics.
Electrical power infrastructure runs parallel to Highway 102 and services much of the La Ronge Gold Belt. This existing power corridor supports current exploration activity and is a meaningful consideration as projects continue to advance.
All five of Trident’s deposits are accessible via existing roads and winter trails, enabling flexible exploration planning across seasons. Importantly, drill permits are already in hand for Contact and Preview SW, allowing work to proceed without permitting delays.
Operating in Saskatchewan also provides a clear regulatory framework and a jurisdiction with a long history of mining activity and ongoing infrastructure investment. Together, these factors reduce operational complexity and allow exploration capital to be focused on drilling and technical work rather than building basic access.
For Trident, this means exploration is taking place in a setting where access, power, and permitting are established, supporting steady progress and lowering execution risk as the Company advances its portfolio.
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