en.Wedoany.com Reported - Guardian Exploration Inc. has announced that it has secured dedicated use of a Hydracore HC5000 helicopter-portable diamond core drill rig for its 2026 exploration projects in Canada's Yukon and Nunavut territories.
Designed for remote mineral exploration, this drill rig is capable of completing deep exploration boreholes while maintaining a compact footprint, making it suitable for northern Canadian projects with limited transportation and logistics conditions.
Securing dedicated drill rig capacity is expected to provide Guardian with greater operational flexibility, improved scheduling certainty, and enhanced cost control across multiple exploration projects. The company believes this arrangement will help advance its growing portfolio of exploration assets while reducing reliance on third-party contractors during the peak exploration season.
The company plans to initially deploy the HC5000 drill rig at the fully permitted Mount Cameron silver-zinc-lead project. Located in the Yukon, Guardian announced on May 4, 2026, that it had received a Type 3 exploration license from the Yukon government, authorizing diamond drilling and related activities. After completion of the Yukon project, the drill rig is expected to be mobilized to the Sun Dog project in Nunavut, subject to obtaining all necessary permits and regulatory approvals.
Company President and CEO Graydon Kowal stated that securing dedicated drill rig capacity is an important milestone in preparing for the 2026 exploration season. Acquiring the HC5000 provides Guardian with greater scheduling and mobilization flexibility while supporting efficient execution of the exploration program. The company is particularly looking forward to advancing the fully permitted Mount Cameron project in the Yukon and maintaining momentum across its northern exploration portfolio.
The Mount Cameron property is located within the traditional territory of the Na-Cho Nyäk Dun First Nation. The company stated its commitment to ongoing engagement and communication with NCND regarding planned exploration projects and development activities, working collaboratively to support responsible mineral exploration, including consideration of local employment, contracting, and training opportunities, protection of cultural heritage resources, respect for traditional land use, and adherence to environmental management best practices.
The HC5000 drill rig and certain ancillary equipment referenced in this news release are owned by a private equipment company controlled by the company's President and CEO, Graydon Kowal. This equipment company purchased the HC5000 drill rig from Hydracore Drills Ltd. and has made it available to Guardian for the planned 2026 exploration projects. The company's independent directors reviewed and approved the commercial arrangement, deeming the terms reasonable and in the best interests of Guardian and its shareholders.
The Mount Cameron project is a silver-zinc-lead exploration project located in central Yukon, featuring multiple prospective targets and benefiting from established transportation and infrastructure advantages relative to many northern exploration projects. Guardian believes the property holds significant exploration potential and is a key component of the company's 2026 exploration strategy.
Guardian Exploration Inc. is a Canadian mineral exploration company focused on acquiring and developing high-potential exploration assets in mining-friendly jurisdictions. The company's portfolio includes gold, silver, copper, zinc, and critical mineral prospect projects located in the Yukon, Nunavut, and Alaska.
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