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Business drill program

Four Nines Gold drills Hayden Hill

Analysis based on 10 articles · First reported Jul 14, 2026 · Last updated Jul 21, 2026

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The commencement of drilling at Hayden Hill is a positive catalyst for Four Nines Gold, potentially increasing its valuation if results are favorable. The event is of limited broader market impact, primarily affecting the company's stock and the gold exploration sector.

Gold Mining

Four Nines Gold Inc. has commenced its fully funded maiden drill program at the Hayden Hill Gold Project in United States — Lassen County, California, United States — California. The company executed a drilling services agreement with FTE Drilling on July 14, 2026, and drilling began on July 21, 2026. The Phase 1 program includes up to 5,000 feet of core drilling from 10 permitted stations, targeting high-grade structural gold zones identified through modern 3D geological modeling. This is the first modern drill campaign at the project in nearly three decades. The project is a past-producing mine that yielded 480,000 ounces of gold and 1.3 million ounces of silver. Four Nines has a right to acquire 100% of the project from a subsidiary of Kinross Gold. The company is fully funded for the program and may expand based on results.

90 FTE Drilling commenced drilling
80 Four Nines Gold Inc. executed drilling agreement FTE Drilling
70 FTE Drilling mobilized to site
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Four Nines Gold is the operator of the drill program; successful results could significantly increase its valuation.
Importance 100.0 Sentiment 30.0
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LSG Drilling is the contractor executing the drilling; its role is operational and limited to this project.
Importance 30.0 Sentiment 10.0
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Charles Ross is President and CEO of Four Nines Gold, providing leadership and public commentary on the program.
Importance 20.0 Sentiment 10.0
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David Flint is Vice President of Exploration and qualified person who reviewed technical information.
Importance 10.0 Sentiment 5.0
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Kinross Gold is the parent of the subsidiary from which Four Nines has the right to acquire the project; no direct involvement in the drill program.
Importance 10.0 Sentiment 0.0
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United States — Lassen County, California is the location of the project; it issued drill permits and has local regulatory involvement.
Importance 10.0 Sentiment 0.0
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United States — California is the state where the project is located; its regulatory environment affects mining operations.
Importance 10.0 Sentiment 0.0
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Amax Gold was the previous operator of the Hayden Hill mine; historical data from its drilling is used in the current model.
Importance 5.0 Sentiment 0.0
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Canada is the home country of Four Nines Gold; the company is listed on Canadian exchanges.
Importance 5.0 Sentiment 0.0
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Canada — Vancouver Island is the headquarters location of Four Nines Gold; no direct impact from the event.
Importance 5.0 Sentiment 0.0
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