11:44 AM EDT, 06/24/2024 (MT Newswires) -- Eskay Mining ( ESKYF ) and P2 Gold ( PGLDF ) on Monday said they are launching of exploration at the Eskay-Corey Property located in the Golden Triangle region of northwest British Columbia.

P2's Chief Exploration Officer, Ken McNaughton, will oversee the exploration program.

Eskay earlier this month agreed to acquire P2 and also signed an exploration services agreement. Under the agreement, P2 will conduct the exploration program on the property in 2024.

"We are looking forward to getting on the Eskay ground as we have long thought of it as highly prospective for a significant deposit. We have an experienced team mobilizing to site that is focused on unlocking the incredible potential of the property,' McNaughton said in a release.

Eskay shares were last seen down $0.02 to $0.325 on the TSX Venture Exchange, while P2 Gold ( PGLDF ) was unchanged at $0.075.

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