Excalibur Metals Plans Property-Wide Exploration Program at Bellehelen and Prepares Board Additions

By Mining Hub News Desk
25 August 2026, 11:13 a.m. EDT 2 min read
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Field work at the Bellehelen project site. Source: Excalibur Metals Corp.

Excalibur Metals Corp. has announced plans for an extensive follow-up field exploration program at its Bellehelen silver-gold project in Nye County, Nevada, alongside director nominations for its upcoming annual general meeting.

Field crews are scheduled to mobilize in early September to conduct detailed geological and structural mapping and systematic rock-chip sampling across the property. The work will follow up on recently identified silver-gold soil anomalies at the Zigs and Broken Cabin targets north of Spyglass Ridge, while evaluating structural controls across the broader district corridor to prioritize targets for future drilling.

Excalibur holds an option to purchase a 100% interest in Bellehelen, its flagship asset.

For its September 15 annual general meeting, Excalibur nominated geologist Gernot Wober and CEO John Gilbert to the Board of Directors. Wober brings 35 years of international exploration experience, including roles with First Nordic Metals, Discovery Silver, and Osisko Mining. Current directors Brian Shin and Charanjit Hayre will transition to advisory roles.

“Following our first drill program at Spyglass Ridge and the identification of additional targets at Zigs, Broken Cabin and Rangefront, we are returning to the field with a much stronger understanding of the scale and structural complexity of the Bellehelen system,” commented John Gilbert, CEO of Excalibur. “Our objective is to identify the best opportunities across the district and advance a pipeline of high-quality targets for future drilling.”

“Bellehelen continues to attract highly experienced industry professionals who recognize the opportunity to build value through systematic exploration of this large and underexplored silver-gold district,” commented Lewis Lawrick, Chairman of Excalibur. “Gernot brings an exceptional depth of exploration, discovery and project advancement experience, while John's nomination will further align the Board with the leadership responsible for executing our exploration strategy.”

Data from the upcoming mapping and sampling program will be integrated with existing datasets and maiden drilling results from Spyglass Ridge. Follow-up drilling at Spyglass Ridge and Rangefront is anticipated in late 2026 or early 2027.

Read the full announcement: Excalibur Metals Plans Property-Wide Exploration Program at Bellehelen Silver-Gold Project and Announces Director Nominees