Erickson Ridge and South Orogrande are situated within the northern extension of the significant shear zone that contains the Stibnite gold deposit, which boasts over 7 million ounces of gold (Moz Au). This region is known for its geological richness and potential for further mineral exploration and development. The presence of the Stibnite deposit, a well-documented and extensive gold reserve, highlights the importance of the shear zone in influencing the mineralization patterns in the area. Both Erickson Ridge and South Orogrande are integral parts of this larger geological structure, suggesting that they may also possess considerable gold deposits and other valuable minerals, making them prime targets for mining activities and further geological studies.

Erickson Ridge is hosted within a prospective splay/zone of the Orogrande Shear Zone. Alteration and mineralization are hosted within Proterozoic Fe-rich biotite gneisses and schists, with local quartzite that are locally covered by unconsolidated Pliocene sediments.

Locally the Top Ten Fault controls hydrothermal alteration and Au mineralization. Historic exploration recognized that Au mineralization is associated with sericite-pyrite alteration that follows metamorphic foliations.

Soil samples outline 200 x 1300 m Au-Ag-As-Sb anomaly. This anomaly is considered open along strike as historic B-horizon soil samples underreported Au anomalies. Top of bedrock C-horizon soil samples underreported Au anomalies. Top of bedrock C-horizon soil sampling was found to detect known mineralization of the historic resource better.

Resistivity and chargeability surveys confirm the present and orientation of the Top Ten Fault that controls mineralization.

The historic resource at Erickson Ridge is estimated to contain 237,000 ounces of gold (Au) with an average grade of 1.9 grams per tonne (g/t) of gold. This resource is permitted for drilling and is open in all directions, suggesting significant potential for expansion through further exploration and development. The site features minimal outcrop, which indicates that much of the gold may be located beneath the surface, requiring detailed geological surveys and drilling to fully delineate the extent of the deposit.

The resource is associated with coincident geochemical and geophysical anomalies that extend for 1.5 kilometers along the strike. These anomalies serve as promising indicators for the presence of additional gold mineralization in the area. The combination of these factors—permitted status, open expansion potential, minimal surface exposure, and strong geochemical and geophysical signatures—makes Erickson Ridge a highly prospective site for future mining operations. The ongoing exploration efforts aim to further define and potentially increase the resource base, leveraging advanced techniques to uncover deeper and potentially richer zones of gold mineralization.

Confirm historic drill intercepts within the resource and improve geologic understanding of the deposit.

Expand the top of bedrock C-horizon soil sampling to better define the extent of the mineralized system.