Lexston Mining Corporation has engaged Geophasic Exploration LLC to conduct Phase 1 of its exploration program on the Garfield Hills property in Mineral County, Nevada. The work program, scheduled to begin on February 3, 2026, will focus on 128 mineral claims where crews will perform soil sampling, rock sampling, and geologic mapping to identify mineralization patterns. The exploration targets porphyry-related mineralization styles in the Pamlico district, an area where historic operations have primarily focused on skarn and carbonate replacement deposits. These deposits are found in country rocks surrounding a Cretaceous intrusion beneath much of the Garfield Hills property.
The intrusion itself may contain mineralized quartz veins hosting gold, silver, and copper. An additional objective is identifying uranium mineralization in areas not previously examined by prior operators. Jag Bal, President of Lexston, emphasized the strategic location of the property, which borders Guardian Metal Resources. Guardian has conducted extensive work in adjacent areas, including three-dimensional inversion modelling of magnetic data that revealed two large deep-seated intrusive bodies with vertical extents exceeding 800 meters. Lexston will concentrate its exploration efforts in these zones, leveraging neighboring findings to guide its program.
The company trades on multiple exchanges, including the OTCQB Venture Market, where investors can access real-time quotes and market information on www.otcmarkets.com. This exploration initiative represents a step in Lexston's strategy to develop mineral projects, though it remains an exploration-stage company with no current reserves. The program's outcomes could influence future mining activities in the Pamlico district, potentially uncovering new resources beyond established deposit types.
Forward-looking statements in the announcement highlight uncertainties, including exploration risks, market volatility, and regulatory challenges. The Canadian Securities Exchange has not reviewed the release, available on www.newmediawire.com. The work program's success depends on factors such as financing, permit acquisition, and geological findings, with no guarantee of profitable mineral discoveries. The exploration program's focus on previously unexamined areas for uranium and the systematic approach to identifying mineralization patterns could provide valuable geological data for the entire district. By targeting porphyry-related mineralization styles that differ from historical operations, Lexston's work may reveal new mineral potential in a region with established mining history.
The strategic positioning adjacent to Guardian Metal Resources allows Lexston to benefit from existing geological models while exploring untested ground. The company's ability to secure necessary permits and financing will determine the program's progression beyond the initial phase. For the mining industry, successful exploration in this area could demonstrate the potential for discovering additional mineral resources in Nevada's established mining districts using modern exploration techniques. The program represents a calculated risk in mineral exploration where geological understanding from neighboring properties informs new exploration targets in underexplored areas of known mineral districts.
