Irving Resources Advances Drilling in Yamagano Mining Right, Japan

Irving Resources Inc., in collaboration with Newmont Overseas Exploration Limited and Sumitomo Corporation, has progressed with drilling within the Shimadzu Ltd.-owned Yamagano Mining Right (Yamagano MR) in Kyushu, Japan. This initiative follows the issuance of the required permit, allowing the Yamagano Joint Venture to initiate its drilling program in mid-2026.

The historical Yamagano Gold Mine, with a 400-year legacy, is situated entirely within Shimadzu's Yamagano MR. Despite identifying nearly 50 mineralized veins, systematic development has remained limited. Current efforts aim to explore potential mineralization beneath the Post-Mineralization Hokusatsu Younger Andesite and along the known mineralized veins.

Initial drilling targets include two holes, with the first completed and awaiting assay results. This exploration could potentially expand the Yamagano Project, furthering the understanding of the area's mineralization. Government approval has been secured for up to eight drill holes.