Scottie Resources Delivers 8.43 g/t Gold over 11.40 M, Strengthening P-Zone Mineralization at Scottie Gold Mine Project
MWN-AI** Summary
Scottie Resources Corp. has reported significant drilling results from the P-Zone at its Scottie Gold Mine Project in British Columbia, reaffirming the mineralization potential of this area. The recent assays revealed impressive grades, with drill hole SR25-384 yielding 8.43 grams per tonne (g/t) gold over 11.40 meters, which included a higher grade of 14.80 g/t over 6.00 meters. Additional results from other holes also showcased strong gold grades, including 8.37 g/t over 4.0 meters and 9.70 g/t over 1.25 meters, reflecting a promising trend in the ongoing drilling campaign.
Dr. Thomas Mumford, the company's President, emphasized the consistency of mineralization at the P-Zone and attributed the successful drilling to the effective modeling of high-grade veins based on years of geological study. The company's exploration efforts aim to not only expand the existing resource base but also to increase geological confidence in known zones, enhancing the potential for future economic assessments.
Located in the Stewart Mining Camp, the Scottie Gold Mine Project benefits from its accessibility and previous production history. The company has recently completed a Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA) that outlines a low-capital Direct-Ship Ore (DSO) operation. This model projects robust economic returns, with significant after-tax net present values and internal rates of return, suggesting a feasible path for development without necessitating a complex processing facility.
The project is positioned for continued growth, with potential for additional discoveries around its newly identified zones. Scottie Resources plans to persist with systematic drilling and exploration to fully leverage the gold-bearing capabilities of this prolific region, thus enhancing the overall resource framework for the Scottie Gold Mine.
MWN-AI** Analysis
Scottie Resources Corp. (TSXV: SCOT) has unveiled promising drilling results at its Scottie Gold Mine Project, with significant gold assays from the P-Zone indicating strong mineralization potential. The latest results, featuring intersections such as 8.43 grams per tonne (g/t) gold over 11.40 meters and 14.80 g/t gold over 6.00 meters, further bolster the viability of the project and highlight the effectiveness of the company's drilling and geological modeling efforts.
From a market perspective, these findings enhance Scottie Resources' investment attractiveness, particularly given the broader robust gold market dynamics. In light of a potential increase in gold prices, driven by inflationary trends and geopolitical uncertainties, the favorable drill results position Scottie as a viable candidate for investors seeking exposure in the precious metals sector. The implied after-tax net present value (NPV) of CAD $215.8 million at a gold price of US$2,600 per ounce underscores the project’s economic potential.
The recently completed Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA) also suggests a favorable Direct-Ship Ore (DSO) scenario, which would see the company leverage existing infrastructure to ensure lower capital expenditures and hasten operational timelines. The low capital cost of CAD $128.6 million paired with a payback period of under two years strengthens the investment case for Scottie Resources.
However, while the results are promising, prospective investors should remain vigilant regarding market volatility and operational risks connected to exploration and production activities. Continuous monitoring of assay results and further exploration will be key in assessing whether the P-Zone can consistently yield high-grade intersections.
In conclusion, Scottie Resources represents a compelling opportunity for investors looking to capitalize on gold’s enduring appeal amid economic fluctuations, provided they remain aware of associated risks and market conditions.
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Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - December 11, 2025) - Scottie Resources Corp. (TSXV: SCOT) (OTCQB: SCTSF) (FSE: SR80) ("Scottie" or the "Company") is pleased to report new assays from its 2025 drilling of the P-Zone within the Scottie Gold Mine Project ("Scottie Gold Mine" or the "Project"). The road-accessible Scottie Gold Mine Project, which includes the 100%-owned past-producing Scottie Gold Mine and the adjacent Blueberry Contact Zone, is located 35 kilometres north of Stewart, BC, and is the subject of a newly released Preliminary Economic Assessment ("PEA") (Bird et al., October 28, 2025, Scottie Gold Mine Project, SEDAR+).
"The P-Zone at the Scottie Gold Mine project continues to demonstrate strong, consistent mineralization," stated Dr. Thomas Mumford, President of the Company. "Our ability to accurately model the multiple high-grade veins has been a key driver of this season's drilling success. Years of detailed geological logging and refinement of our structural understanding are now paying off - improving our confidence in predicting extensions and delivering high-quality drill targets that continue to expand the system."
Highlights:
SR25-384 intersected 8.43 grams per tonne (g/t) gold over 11.40 metres (m), including 14.80 g/t gold over 6.00 m on the P-Zone (Table 1, Figures 1,2).
SR25-389 intersected 8.37 g/t gold over 4.0 m at the P-Zone (Table 1, Figures 1,2).
SR25-391 intersected 9.70 g/t gold over 1.25 m and 5.17 g/t Au over 1.00 at the M-Zone (Table 1, Figures 1,2).
Table 1: Highlight results from new drill assays (uncut) - Scottie Gold Mine
| Drill Hole | From (m) | To (m) | Width* (m) | Gold (g/t) | Silver (g/t) | Sub Zone | |
| SR25-384 | 24.55 | 35.95 | 11.40 | 8.43 | 5.77 | P-Zone | |
| including | 27.55 | 33.55 | 6.00 | 14.8 | 7.33 | P-Zone | |
| including | 27.55 | 28.55 | 1.00 | 41.1 | 20.0 | P-Zone | |
| 57.00 | 58.00 | 1.00 | 2.00 | 4.00 | P-Zone | ||
| 65.50 | 66.95 | 1.45 | 14.2 | 7.00 | P-Zone | ||
| 100.55 | 104.20 | 3.65 | 1.45 | 0.00 | P-Zone | ||
| SR25-387 | 8.45 | 10.45 | 2.00 | 2.15 | 3.00 | P-Zone | |
| 25.00 | 26.00 | 1.00 | 2.27 | 17.0 | P-Zone | ||
| 81.00 | 83.75 | 2.75 | 1.07 | 0.00 | P-Zone | ||
| 94.90 | 99.00 | 4.10 | 1.32 | 4.10 | P-Zone | ||
| SR25-389 | 6.20 | 9.20 | 3.00 | 1.44 | 2.00 | P-Zone | |
| 55.00 | 56.00 | 1.00 | 1.22 | 5.00 | P-Zone | ||
| 62.00 | 66.00 | 4.00 | 8.37 | 10.0 | P-Zone | ||
| including | 62.00 | 63.00 | 1.00 | 29.0 | 28.0 | P-Zone | |
| 74.00 | 75.00 | 1.00 | 3.15 | 8.00 | P-Zone | ||
| 254.50 | 257.00 | 2.50 | 2.82 | 1.60 | O-Zone | ||
| 265.00 | 266.00 | 1.00 | 1.68 | 5.00 | O-Zone | ||
| SR25-391 | 3.85 | 5.10 | 1.25 | 9.70 | 11.0 | M-Zone | |
| 145.70 | 146.75 | 1.05 | 5.17 | 15.0 | M-Zone | ||
| SR25-393 | 3.25 | 6.50 | 3.25 | 3.51 | 1.62 | P-Zone | |
| 79.85 | 80.85 | 1.00 | 1.05 | 5.00 | P-Zone | ||
| 99.55 | 102.00 | 2.45 | 3.41 | 5.55 | P-Zone |
*True width of the intervals has not yet been established by drilling
Figure 1: Overview plan view map of the Scottie Gold Mine, illustrating the locations of the reported drill results, cross-section (Figure 2), and the distribution of the modelled sulphide-rich zones.
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Figure 2: Cross-section displaying Scottie Gold Mine intercepts from drill holes SR25-384, -387, -389, -391.
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Drilling in 2025 was designed to expand the existing resource while increasing geological confidence in the known zones, supporting the planned conversion of resources from the inferred to indicated category. The program also included follow-up drilling at the Wolf Zone - discovered in 2024 (see news release dated December 12, 2024) - with results to be reported as they become available. The Scottie Gold Mine zones remain open in multiple directions, representing meaningful opportunity to continue growing the Project's overall resource base.
About the Scottie Gold Mine Project
Over the past six years, exploration at the Scottie Gold Mine Project has delivered exceptional results - highlighted by the discovery of four new high-grade zones (Blueberry Contact Zone, Domino, D-Zone, and P-Zone) and the expansion of several historically drilled targets (Scottie Gold Mine, C-Zone, Bend Vein, and Stockwork).
A clear spatial relationship has emerged between these high-grade zones and the contact with the Jurassic-aged Texas Creek Plutonic Suite, providing a powerful framework for ongoing targeting. Detailed geological, structural, mineralogical, and geochemical studies now point to a shared mineralizing event across the property - linking the deposits into a broader, interconnected system with significant growth potential.
The Blueberry Contact Zone, located 2 km northeast of the 100%-owned past producing Scottie Gold Mine in BC's Golden Triangle, has rapidly advanced from a lightly drilled high-grade vein showing into a major growth target. The target was significantly advanced during Scottie's 2019 drill program when an interval was intersected in a new N-S oriented zone adjacent to the main Blueberry Vein. The drill results received from 2020 - 2024, coupled with surficial mapping and sampling suggest that the N-S mineralized trend is a controlling structure that hosts an array of SW-trending, sub-parallel, sulphide-rich veins that obliquely crosscut it which host high-grade gold. As of the end of 2024, the extent of the N-S zone, defined by the contact between andesite and siltstone units of the Hazelton Formation and the presence of the cross-cutting sulfide-rich structures, has a drilled strike length of >1,550 metres and has been tested to >525 metres depth. The Blueberry Contact Zone is located on the Granduc Road, 20 kilometres north of the Ascot Resources' Premier Mine. Newmont's Brucejack Mine is located 25 kilometres to the north.
The Company has recently completed a PEA which evaluates a low-capital DSO operation to deliver a gold-rich gravel product to Asian copper/precious metals smelters. At a gold price of US$2600/oz the project estimates an after-tax NPV(5%) of $215.8 M CAD with an IRR of 60.3%. By design, the operation will eliminate the need for a gold processing plant and tailings facility, thereby significantly reducing the capital required and resulting in a minimal environmental footprint, resulting in an initial capital cost of $128.6 M CAD. The project envisages a shallow open pit on the Blueberry Zone to start, followed by underground production from both Blueberry and the past-producing Scottie Gold Mine. The PEA also evaluates a toll milling scenario through the nearby Premier Mill, which results in an after-tax NPV(5%) $380.1 M CAD and an IRR 89.9%.
Scottie's 2025 Bulk Sample program exemplifies the unique characteristics of this mining project, and its ability to rapidly progress. From permitting to mining, crushing, transporting, shipping and sale of the product, the program was executed in under a year, generating an estimated $9M in new revenue. With this proven pathway, Scottie's has confidence in the simplicity and efficiency of its DSO model.
Quality Assurance and Control
Results from samples taken during the 2025 field season were analyzed at SGS Minerals in Burnaby, BC. The sampling program was undertaken under the direction of Dr. Thomas Mumford. The majority of drill core was NQ in diameter, with select holes of HQ size primarily taken for geomechanical purposes. Prior to sampling drill core was cut in half lengthwise, with half sent for assay and the remaining half kept in Stewart, BC. Standards, blanks, and duplicate samples were taken at intervals and frequencies that meet or exceed industry best practices. A secure chain of custody is maintained in transporting and storing all samples. Gold was assayed using a fire assay with atomic absorption spectrometry and gravimetric finish when required (+9 g/t gold). Analysis by four acid digestion with multi-element ICP-AES analysis was conducted on all samples with silver and base metal over-limits being re-analyzed by emission spectrometry.
Dr. Thomas Mumford, P.Geo., non-independent and President of the Company, a qualified person under National Instrument 43-101, has reviewed and approved the technical information contained in this news release on behalf of the Company.
ABOUT SCOTTIE RESOURCES CORP.
Scottie Resources holds 100% interest in the Scottie Gold Mine Property, which includes the high-grade, past-producing Scottie Gold Mine and the adjacent Blueberry Contact Zone. The Company also owns a 100% interest in the Georgia Project, host to the past-producing Georgia River Mine, as well as the Cambria, Sulu, and Tide North properties. In total, Scottie controls approximately 58,500 hectares of highly prospective mineral claims within the Stewart Mining Camp in British Columbia's Golden Triangle - one of the world's most prolific mineralized districts.
Scottie's current resource estimate on the Scottie Gold Mine Project includes a total of 703,000 gold ounces at an average grade of 6.1 g/t (Inferred category) in 3.6 millon tonnes, highlighting the development potential for a significant near-surface, high-grade deposit. The Company's strategy is to continue expanding this resource and to define additional mineralization around past-producing mines through systematic drilling and surface exploration.
The Company has recently completed a PEA for the Scottie Gold Mine. The PEA outlines a robust Direct-Ship Ore (DSO) development scenario with strong economics and significant upside through a potential toll-milling option utilizing excess capacity at the nearby Premier mill. The base case DSO project delivers an after-tax NPV(5%) of $215.8-$668.3 million at gold prices of US$2,600-$4,200/oz, respectively. Under the toll-milling scenario, project economics improve substantially, with an after-tax NPV(5%) of $380.1-$831.7 million (no agreement currently in place). The PEA estimates initial capital costs of $128.6 million, average annual production of ~65,400 oz gold over seven years, and a payback period of 1.7 years for the after-tax DSO case - reduced to just 0.9 years under the toll-milling opportunity at US$2,600/oz.
Additional Information
Brad Rourke
CEO
+1 250 877 9902
brad@scottieresources.com
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