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Highlights
- Westward increases Toiyabe Hills Property size by 347%, now controlling 60+ square kilometers.
- New staking adds strategic coverage along the Cortez Trend and enhances land position.
- Expansion follows successful 2024 field campaign that identified multiple new zones of interest.
Westward Gold Inc. (CSE:WG) is excited to announce the successful expansion of its flagship Toiyabe Hills Property in Lander County, Nevada, through the staking of an additional 72 unpatented mining claims. This acquisition increases the Company's exploration land position to over 60 square kilometers of fully-contiguous ground along the Cortez Trend. Since entering the district in 2021, Westward has grown the Toiyabe Hills footprint by an impressive 347%, supporting the Company’s ongoing land-consolidation strategy (see Figure 1 below).
Strategic Land Consolidation
The newly staked 72 mining claims, acquired in late 2024, are administered by the U.S. Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and are not subject to royalties or other payment obligations, apart from annual fees payable to the BLM and Lander County. This expansion strategically extends Westward’s control over key areas of the Toiyabe Hills Property, reinforcing the Company’s foothold in one of Nevada's most prospective mining districts.
“We have consistently demonstrated our aggressive approach to land acquisition in the Toiyabe District,” said Colin Moore, President & CEO of Westward. “This latest expansion follows our successful 2024 field campaign, which identified several new zones of interest. With our ability to act quickly and capitalize on available land, we continue to solidify our position in this highly prospective region.”
Expanding Coverage of Key Geological Features
The decision to expand the Toiyabe Hills Property in the southwest quadrant is driven by several important geological considerations:
- Increased Coverage of Exposed Lower-Plate Carbonate Window: This geological feature is crucial for identifying potential mineralization targets in the district.
- Capturing Continuation of Important Fault Structures: The new claims help secure the continuation of dike-filled fault corridors, which are known to host significant mineral deposits.
- Proximity to Carlin-Suite Geochemical Anomalies: By acquiring ground near known geochemical anomalies, Westward enhances its potential for discovering Carlin-type gold deposits, a key focus of the Company’s exploration efforts.
2024 Field Campaign Success
The expansion comes on the heels of Westward’s successful 2024 field campaign, which utilized large-scale, multi-disciplinary programs to identify several new zones of interest within the Toiyabe Hills area. The results of this work have significantly bolstered the Company’s confidence in the region’s mineralization potential, further justifying the expansion of the land position.
Future Exploration Potential
Westward’s aggressive land-consolidation strategy continues to position the Company for success in the Toiyabe District. With a large and contiguous land position now under its control, Westward is well-positioned to conduct more in-depth exploration in the region. The new claims will serve as a critical component in advancing the Company’s exploration objectives and increasing its chances of discovering significant mineral resources along the Cortez Trend.
