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title: "Athena Gold Corp. Expands Laird Lake and Excelsior Springs Projects, Boosting Exploration Efforts"
description: "Athena Gold Corp. has expanded its Laird Lake project in Ontario by 24% to 5,155 hectares and its Excelsior Springs project in Nevada by over 50% to 2,500 hectares. The expansions are based on promisi"
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url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/250974476.md"
published_at: "2025-07-31T11:01:36.000Z"
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# Athena Gold Corp. Expands Laird Lake and Excelsior Springs Projects, Boosting Exploration Efforts

> Athena Gold Corp. has expanded its Laird Lake project in Ontario by 24% to 5,155 hectares and its Excelsior Springs project in Nevada by over 50% to 2,500 hectares. The expansions are based on promising initial results and favorable geological features. Athena, in partnership with Firetail Resources Limited, plans to advance exploration using modern techniques, with initial drilling expected in Q3 2025. This announcement highlights the company's commitment to enhancing its exploration efforts in these regions.

Athena Gold Corp. has announced a significant expansion of its Laird Lake gold project in Ontario’s Red Lake Gold District and its Excelsior Springs project in Nevada. The Laird Lake project has grown by approximately 24% to 5,155 hectares through new land acquisitions, driven by promising initial results from the 2025 field season. These findings highlight favorable structures, informing future drilling plans. In Nevada, Athena’s Excelsior Springs project has expanded over 50% to 2,500 hectares, with new claims revealing promising geological features. Partnered with Firetail Resources Limited, Athena aims to advance exploration through modern techniques, with initial drilling anticipated in the third quarter of 2025. Disclaimer: This news brief was created by Public Technologies (PUBT) using generative artificial intelligence. While PUBT strives to provide accurate and timely information, this AI-generated content is for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as financial, investment, or legal advice. Athena Gold Corp. published the original content used to generate this news brief via ACCESS Newswire (Ref. ID: 1055045) on July 31, 2025, and is solely responsible for the information contained therein. © Copyright 2025 - Public Technologies (PUBT)

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