District-ScaleGold Potentialin Québec's Abitibi
Goldcana Resources (CSE: GC) has entered an option to acquire up to a 100% interest in the La Sarre Gold Project — a 48,546-hectare, road-accessible Abitibi gold exploration platform with 33 AI-ranked targets, ~185 historical drill holes, and a priority focus on the North Ligneris / Disson corridor.
A Gold Story with Scale, Timing, and Jurisdiction on Its Side
Tier-One Jurisdiction
Québec consistently ranks among the world's top mining jurisdictions, with strong infrastructure, favourable tax incentives, flow-through financing, and over $6 billion in private mining investment in 2024 alone.
District-Scale Upside
An option to acquire up to 100% of a 48,546-hectare land package covering 50+ km of prospective Abitibi greenstone belt, with approximately 185 historical drill holes and property-wide gold mineralization confirmed across diverse target types.
AI-Driven Targeting
Mercator's AI-assisted, geologist-led targeting platform integrates up to 500 layers of geoscience data to rank 33 gold targets — nine scored Very High priority — focusing exploration capital on the strongest opportunities.
Near-Term Catalysts
A phased 2026 exploration program centred on the North Ligneris / Disson corridor, with priority drill targets LS-08, LS-07, and LS-25 positioned near active regional discovery momentum from Vior's Ligneris program.
La Sarre Gold Project
Located approximately 80 km north of Rouyn-Noranda with year-round road access, Hydro-Québec power corridor proximity, and direct access to regional mining service centres including La Sarre, Amos, and Val-d'Or.
North Ligneris / Disson Corridor
LS-08
0.76Disson Shear Zone
#1 — Critical Priority
Goldcana's highest-ranked target (AI score 0.76), located along the Disson Shear Zone in the eastern portion of La Sarre, approximately 500 m from Vior's high-grade Ligneris South Zone (35.2 g/t Au / 3.0 m). Vior's 2026 program has expanded the South Zone to >1.3 km laterally with high-grade mineralization to ~805 m vertical depth. The LS-08 AI footprint remains undrilled.
LS-07
0.67Disson Shear Zone
#2 — Elevated (Vior Timing Adj.)
Highest lithology sub-score of all 33 targets (0.90). Elevated from AI rank #11 to operational priority #2 in the June 2026 v7 update. The Vior SW extension at LI-26-028 projects directly along the Disson Shear Zone corridor toward LS-07, ~2 km SW of LS-08. Combined LS-08/LS-07 defines a >3 km undrilled prospective fault corridor.
LS-25
0.56Disson Shear Zone
High Priority — Corridor Extension
Corridor expansion target on the Disson Shear Zone, along-strike from LS-08 and LS-07. Part of the North Ligneris / Disson structural corridor that is the Phase 1 competitive priority.
AI-Assisted, Geologist-Led Targeting
Mercator Targeting Platform
Data-supported exploration, not algorithm-only
The La Sarre property was evaluated using Mercator's AI-assisted targeting system, which integrates up to 500 layers of geoscience data — including geochemistry, lithology, magnetics, and lineament analysis — to generate a prospectivity score from 0 to 1 for every point on the property. This data-driven approach focuses exploration capital on the strongest opportunities while preserving the geological judgment that drives discovery.
500+ Data Layers
Integrates geochemistry, lithology, magnetics, lineaments, and structural geology into a single prospectivity model.
33 Gold Targets
The AI model identified 33 gold targets across the La Sarre property, nine scored Very High priority.
Geologist-Led
AI focuses and prioritizes — but human geological validation, mapping, geophysics, and drilling remain essential.
An Active Abitibi District
Amex Exploration — Perron Project
May 2025 mineral resource: ~1.615 Moz Au M&I at 6.14 g/t + ~698 koz Inferred at 4.31 g/t. Located along strike to the west of La Sarre.
The benchmark Québec gold discovery story — demonstrating what a modern Abitibi high-grade project can become.
Vior Inc. — Ligneris Project
Directly adjacent to La Sarre. 2026 program expanded from 20,000 m to 30,000 m; South Zone extended to >1.3 km laterally with high-grade Au to ~805 m vertical depth. ~23,600 m completed by July 16, 2026 with 6,000+ assays pending.
The most relevant near-term regional catalyst — Goldcana's top-ranked LS-08 target lies ~500 m from Vior's high-grade South Zone.
Troilus Mining — Troilus Project
11.21 Moz AuEq indicated + 1.80 Moz inferred. 435 km² land package. ~C$900M+ market cap. Hydro-Québec power allocation secured.
The institutional benchmark for project polish and scale presentation in Québec.
Wallbridge Mining — Fenelon/Martinière
1.75 Moz indicated + 1.65 Moz inferred at Fenelon. Agnico Eagle strategic investment ~C$56M in May 2026.
The Abitibi 'platform for growth' comparable — showing how district-scale framing attracts strategic capital.
Caution: Mineralization hosted on adjacent or nearby properties is not necessarily indicative of mineralization hosted on Goldcana Resources Inc.'s properties. References to nearby projects are provided for regional geological context only.
Why Québec Wins
Tier-One Jurisdiction
Consistently ranked among the world's top mining jurisdictions for policy and investment attractiveness.
Hydroelectric Power
Abundant, affordable renewable energy via Hydro-Québec — a major advantage for project development.
Established Infrastructure
Highway 111, secondary roads, and forestry roads provide year-round access to the La Sarre property.
Mining Service Hub
Rouyn-Noranda, Val-d'Or, and Amos host experienced drilling contractors, assay labs, and mining workforce.
Flow-Through Financing
Québec's flow-through share regime and tax incentives make exploration financing more attractive for investors.
Mining Culture
Deep local mining expertise and community support for responsible resource development.
2026 Exploration Plan
Target Refinement & Compilation
Integrated review of historical data, geological compilation, and final target refinement for LS-08, LS-07, and LS-25 within the North Ligneris / Disson corridor.
Permitting & Logistics
Contractor RFP and drill tender, permitting, accommodations planning, and final Phase 1 mobilization decision.
Field Execution
Phase 1 geophysics, geological mapping, ground truthing, and drill testing of priority targets.
Assay & Interpretation
Core handling, sampling, assay flow, integration of results, and target model updates.
Next-Phase Recommendations
Prepare next-phase drill recommendations and investor newsflow updates based on Phase 1 results.
A District-Scale Québec Gold Story Built for Capital Markets
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