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Integra Resources Corp. Reveals Promising Results from Florida Canyon Gold Drilling

Integra Resources Corp., a significant player in the mining sector, has recently released promising results from its recent drilling program at Florida Canyon Mine in Nevada. As the company pushes forward with its growth drilling initiatives, the findings underscore the potential for considerable expansion of mineral resources and possible mine life extension. The outcomes suggest a consistent presence of near-surface oxide gold mineralization, both from historical dump materials and in-situ targets.

Highlights of the Drilling Program

In the 2025 drilling phase, the team accomplished an impressive 16,009 meters of reverse circulation, sonic, and core drilling. The 2026 drilling program aims to expand this effort by an additional 42,500 meters, primarily focusing on resource development at Florida Canyon Mine and exploring newly identified gold targets in surrounding areas.

Opportunity 1: Near-Surface Oxide Potential

One of the most exciting revelations from the drilling data is the discovery of substantial volumes of historical, low-grade gold-mineralized materials. These areas, initially deemed below mining cut-off grades during a period of significantly lower gold prices, represent a noteworthy opportunity for the company to increase mineral resources at Florida Canyon.

Notable drill results from the South Mine Dump include substantial intercepts such as:

• - FCM25-0655: 0.30 grams per tonne (g/t) gold over 102.1 meters
• - FCMR25-0896: 0.22 g/t gold over 103.6 meters
• - FCMR26-0908: 0.26 g/t gold over 91.4 meters
• - FCMR26-0954: 0.55 g/t gold over 54.9 meters

Remarkably, 67% of these drill results exceed the existing mine cut-off grade of 0.11 g/t gold, indicating robust mineralization potential.

Opportunity 2: Expanding In-Situ Resources

The company is also keenly targeting in-situ resources between the existing mine open pits. Drilling in these areas, which include the Radio Tower Pit, has returned impressive thicknesses of mineralization. For instance:

• - 2025-Met-R02: 0.32 g/t gold over 138.1 meters
• - 2025-GT-R03: 0.42 g/t gold over 58.5 meters
• - FCM25-0617: 0.36 g/t gold over 128.0 meters

The high continuity of mineralization near the surface is exciting, as it potentially opens additional opportunities for mining and processing with current infrastructure. Approximately 26% of drill results from the Radio Tower Pit exceed the cut-off grade, emphasizing the promise of significant resource growth.

Financial Implications and Future Plans

George Salamis, Integra’s President and CEO, remarked on the consistency and thickness of the gold mineralization uncovered in this latest drilling round. He highlighted the economic value unlocked by identifying gold close to operational infrastructure. Salamis stressed that, compared to other potential gold ounces, those discovered nearby have significantly higher value due to their accessibility to current operations.

Looking ahead, Integra intends to deploy around 33,500 meters of drilling to define the extent of mineralization and consolidate information for a forthcoming feasibility study due in the third quarter of 2026. This drilling will also include comprehensive metallurgical testing to evaluate heap leach recovery characteristics.

Conclusion

Integra Resources Corp. remains on a strong trajectory to enhance its gold resources at Florida Canyon Mine. With strategic plans to explore both historical dump materials and expand existing pit areas, the company is well-positioned for continued growth and profitability. As mining operations evolve, Integra's stakeholders can anticipate increased production capacity and long-term value creation.