05:21 PM EDT, 06/25/2025 (MT Newswires) -- Wesdome Gold Mines Ltd. ( WDOFF ) after trade Wednesday provided a comprehensive update on its underground exploration activities at its wholly-owned Kiena mine in Val-d'Or, Quebec.

Among highlights, it reported high grade mineralization Including 2,349.9 g/t gold (uncut) over 2.9 metres (core length).

Anthea Bath, President and Chief Executive Officer, in a statement said, "With 21,000 metres of exploration drilling completed so far this year at Kiena alone, our 2025 exploration program is progressing exceptionally well. The completion of new underground drill platforms last year has significantly expanded our reach, improved drill angles, and provided access to targets that were previously unavailable to drill from underground. This is delivering exactly the flexibility and precision we need to ensure resource growth keeps up with higher production levels.

"In particular, drilling in Kiena Deep and the Kiena Deep Footwall Zone has delivered encouraging results. The intersection of high grades on the North Limb of the A1 and A2 lenses supports the conversion of high-grade inferred material and reinforces confidence in our ability to mine these zones effectively given their location within competent basalt. Importantly, drilling year-to-date has confirmed the validity of our geological models, further reinforcing the potential to expand existing resources.

"Advancing the fill-the-mill strategy is a key part of our exploration program, and early results from the B Zone and the Wish Area suggest these zones could provide future incremental sources of ore. Each of these areas is adjacent to existing infrastructure, allowing for efficient development should they meet required grade and tonnage thresholds. We continue to evaluate these and other opportunities, including Presqu'ile and Dubuisson as we advance the broader exploration program.

"Looking forward, we are excited to ramp up the summer barge drilling program, targeting high priority areas identified in last year's summer program, including those at the Duchesne and Northwest zones. Surface drilling at Presqu'ile and underground drilling at Dubuisson will also commence imminently. With both the underground and surface programs active, we look forward to highlighting the full upside potential at Kiena."

WDO was down $0.14 at $18.60 today.