HAYES CREEK GOLD PROJECT
Project Summary
A Proven, Mine-Ready Gold Project in a World-Class Mining District
The wholly owned Hayes Creek Gold Project is located approximately 250 km north of Whitehorse, Yukon and consists of 154 contiguous placer claims covering a total area of 1,165 hectares. The project hosts high-grade alluvial gold-bearing deposits and is situated within the central portion of the prolific White Gold District, a geologically prospective region of western Yukon.
The project is designed to maximize returns through two complementary operations: a low-cost, high-yield placer mining program in the western portion of the claim block, and a targeted drilling program in the east to unlock additional resource potential. Managed by Strata Resource Group in a joint venture with Pure Exploration Inc., the partnership combines Strata’s financial and management expertise with Pure Exploration’s proven track record in mining and exploration, positioning Hayes Creek as one of the Yukons premier placer gold mines.
Where Top-Tier Resources Meet Opportunity
The Hayes Creek Gold Project is situated in the geologically significant Dawson Range, known for its orogenic and intrusion-related gold systems.
The property is strategically located near two of Canada’s largest undeveloped copper-gold resources: 35 km east of Western Copper and Gold Corporation’s Casino porphyry deposit and 65 km east of Newmont Corporation’s Coffee gold deposit. Additionally, a government-led infrastructure project will extend the Casino Road along the property’s southern boundary, connecting it to the provincial road network. Currently, the property is only accessible by helicopter or fixed-wing aircraft from Dawson City and Whitehorse. Logistical support for the transport of materials and heavy equipment is provided by a 60 km seasonal ice road extending from a laydown area near Carmacks.
Two Paths, One Vision
The Hayes Creek Gold Project represents a significant exploration and development opportunity within an underexplored district. The project comprises two complementary components: Hayes West, a low-cost, high-yield placer mining operation, and Hayes East, a focused drilling program designed to advance the property’s resource potential. Additional information on each component can be found in the tabs below.
The Hayes West development is a low-cost, high-yield placer mining operation encompassing approximately 525 hectares. The project is currently undergoing a staged expansion program, involving the installation of additional equipment and supporting infrastructure designed to increase operational throughput by a factor of five. Completion of the expansion activities is projected for the end of the 2026 field season.
Operations within the Hayes East area are directed toward systematic exploration and geological evaluation aimed at expanding the project’s current resource base. Hayes East remains largely underexplored, and a multi-year, phased drilling and seismic survey program is scheduled over the next three field seasons to delineate subsurface structures, characterize mineralization, and support future resource estimation.
Exploration with Upside
Due to the remoteness and overall scale of the Hayes Creek Gold Property, the majority of the land package remains insufficiently explored, with detailed work completed on approximately 13% of the total area. This provides considerable scope for additional exploration to evaluate the potential for expanding the project’s current resource base. Historical exploration programs—comprising geochemical sampling, geophysical surveys, and reverse-circulation (RC) drilling have identified broad zones containing rich alluvial gold mineralization. Ongoing activities are directed toward refining the understanding of known mineralized trends and assessing their potential to support future resource delineation.
