Idaho Strategic Resources reported high-grade gold intercepts from its ongoing 2026 drill programs at the Golden Chest Mine. At the Jumbo Vein, results included 16.3 grams per tonne (gpt) gold over 4 meters. At the Paymaster Vein, results included 14.7 gpt gold over 2.1 meters.
Following successful near-mine exploration, the company plans to add a third drill rig at Golden Chest to accelerate mine planning for 2027. It has operated two rigs for most of the year, targeting resource expansion and infill drilling.
The company expects the results to contribute to future production as it plans to transition its milling operations in early 2027.