$20M Kinross Earn-In Drives Riley Gold’s Nevada Exploration | Hilditch

Riley Gold (TSXV: RLYG) is advancing exploration at its Pipeline West/Clipper (PWC) project along Nevada’s Cortez trend, where partner Kinross can earn up to 75% by spending $20 million USD. CEO Todd Hilditch said the project is located in “elephant country,” within a district that hosts “50 million ounces of past production, current reserve,” alongside major deposits such as Cortez and Pipeline.Early drilling has intersected mineralization ranging from “half a gram up to two and a half grams per ton” in the upper plate, with exploration focused on targeting higher-grade zones in the lower plate. Hilditch said the program is designed to confirm that “we're vectoring in on the source,” as drilling continues to step out across a largely underexplored extension of the trend.Kinross is expected to finalize its 2026 drill plan in May, with drilling anticipated in late spring or early summer and results expected in the fall. A Plan of Operations submitted to the Bureau of Land Management could allow for up to 400 drill holes over time.Don’t forget to subscribe to the Kitco Mining & Kitco News YouTube channels to stay up to date on the latest industry news and interviews.To learn more about Riley Gold, visit: https://rileygoldcorp.com/Sponsored content. This video was produced with support from a Kitco sponsor. Kitco does not endorse or recommend any company, security, investment product, or investment strategy. This content is for informational purposes only and should not be considered investment advice.00:21 - Riley Gold Overview and Nevada Focus01:02 - Carlin-Type Gold System Explained01:57 - Why PWC Could Host a Major Deposit04:32 - How Riley Gold Acquired the PWC Project05:26 - Company Strategy and Potential Endgame06:43 - Kinross Partnership and JV Origins08:09 - Kinross Earn-In Terms and Structure10:06 - What Exploration Success Looks Like11:35 - Exploration Strategy and 2026 Timeline14:17 - Key Risks and Geological Challenges15:48 - Riley Gold’s Role Beyond Kinross JV18:51 - Cash Position and Funding Runway__________________________________________________________________Kitco Mining is dedicated to reporting on the mining industry. Our mandate is to be the top resource for all mining information and news, offering a clear perspective on where the industry is going through breaking news coverage, mining trends, and in-depth reporting, presented with precious, rare earth, base metals, and industry stock prices.Get important precious and base metal updates while on the go with the Kitco Gold LIVE! app - https://applications.kitco.comStay connected with usX - https://x.com/KitcoMiningInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/kitcominingLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/kitco-miningFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/KitcoMiningConnect with the Kitco Mining anchorsPaul Harris - https://x.com/paulharrisgold For more in-depth mining coverage, visit us here - https://www.kitco.com/miningDisclaimer: Videos are not trading advice, and the views expressed may not reflect those of Kitco Metals Inc.Disclaimer: The views expressed in this podcast are those of the author and may not reflect those of Kitco Metals Inc. The author has made every effort to ensure accuracy of information provided; however, neither Kitco Metals Inc. nor the author can guarantee such accuracy. This article is strictly for informational purposes only. It is not a solicitation to make any exchange in commodities, securities or other financial instruments. Kitco Metals Inc. and the author of this podcast do not accept culpability for losses and/ or damages arising from the use of this publication.