Aben Gold Corp. (ABM) has confirmed its operational schedule for the 2026 exploration season at the Justin Gold-Tungsten Project in the southeastern Yukon. The company is fully funded for a 1,300-metre diamond drilling campaign, which will consist of six holes aimed at evaluating the depth and continuity of mineralized zones across the property.

Exploration efforts will concentrate on two primary areas: the POW Zone and the Lost Ace Zone. At the POW Zone, the upcoming work seeks to test the relationship between gold and tungsten mineralization, following a recent company re-evaluation of historical data. The campaign at the Lost Ace Zone is designed to test structurally controlled, high-grade gold mineralization identified in previous surface sampling.

"Our understanding of the Justin Project has evolved significantly over the past year. The recognition of tungsten mineralization associated with the high-grade gold system at POW has added a compelling new dimension to the project."

— Riley Trimble, President and CEO of Aben Gold

The logistical timeline for the field season is now established. The company has contracted Matrix Camps and Logistics to begin refurbishing existing camp infrastructure on July 15. Following the completion of site preparations, technical operations will ramp up in early August to support the arrival of the drill rigs.

Support services are scheduled to begin on August 4, 2026. Axiom Exploration Group has been retained to provide geological and technical field support, while Skookum Exploration is tasked with drill pad construction and ground support activities. Summit Air will manage helicopter transportation for the site. Empire Drilling is slated to commence the 1,300-metre diamond drilling program on August 9. Aben Gold maintains a 5-year Class 3 Quartz Program permit to facilitate these activities while adhering to regional work restrictions throughout the summer and autumn months.

Read the full announcement: Aben Gold Provides Update on 2026 Drill Program at the Justin Gold-Tungsten Project