1911 Gold advances True North Mine toward test mining and production

1911 Gold Corporation CEO Shaun Heinrichs joined Steve Darling from Proactive to announce significant development progress at the company’s True North Mine in southeastern Manitoba as it advances toward planned test mining later this year and full production targeted for 2027. The company confirmed that underground development crews have begun drift development on Level 16 at True North, marking an important operational milestone in the restart of mining activities. Management said development efforts are progressing steadily as the project moves closer to its planned test mining phase in 2026. The L10 and Hinge zones remain the primary focus of current activities, as both areas are expected to provide key operational and geological data needed to refine mine planning and support future production activities. These zones were selected because they will help reconcile existing block models and optimize the longitudinal narrow-vein mining methods planned for the operation. During the first quarter of 2026, underground predevelopment activities progressed on multiple fronts as the company established the infrastructure needed to support a return to active mining. Work completed included ongoing dewatering operations, upgrades to electrical and ventilation systems, installation of communications infrastructure, ground support rehabilitation, re-establishment of refuge stations, inspection and repair of blasting systems, and equipment procurement and maintenance. A key milestone was achieved with the completion of rehabilitation work on the second egress route connecting Level 16 to surface, a critical safety and operational requirement for resuming underground mining activities. Following the successful lowering of initial equipment underground, development officially commenced at the end of April in the L10 Zone, which hosts higher-grade mineralization accessible from Level 16. Current work includes ramp construction for stope access, sill drive development to expose and better define modeled vein structures, and installation of supporting infrastructure including ventilation systems, level access points, and remuck bays. Initial development efforts are focused on completing approximately 140 metres of ramp access into the L10 target area, supporting future drill bays for infill and delineation drilling programs. Meanwhile, delineation drilling on the lower portion of the Hinge Zone has now been completed, with stope planning and mine design currently being finalized. The company also announced that an underground development contract has been awarded, with mobilization expected in June 2026. The addition of a dedicated contract mining team is anticipated to accelerate development and support the company’s test mining timeline. In parallel with underground work, a diamond drill program has commenced across several targets in the upper Hinge Mine area. Up to five potential test mining targets are currently under evaluation, with three already rehabilitated and prepared for infill and delineation drilling. #proactiveinvestors #1911goldcorporation #1911gold #tsxv #aumb #otcqx #aumbf #GoldExploration #TrueNorthMine #GoldMining #TrueNorthProject #GoldExploration #Mining #ManitobaMining #Drilling #ResourceExpansion #JuniorMining