Maple Gold Outlines Path to Two-Mine Gold Complex | Alex Rodriguez

Maple Gold Mines is advancing plans for a potential two-mine gold complex in Quebec, targeting a preliminary economic assessment (PEA) in Q2 2027 for its Douay/Joutel project. Speaking with Kitco Mining's Ernest Hoffman at XPLOR 2026 in Montreal, Alex Rodriguez, Senior VP of Corporate Development and Strategy at Maple Gold Mines, discusses the company's April resource update and plans to incorporate approximately 57,000 meters of drilling into its next resource estimate. Rodriguez says the project could support “not only one mine, possibly two mines,” combining Douay's open-pit potential with higher-grade underground resources at Joutel. With five drill rigs operating, Maple Gold anticipates further assay results through early 2027. Rodriguez also discusses gold market sentiment, the project's economic potential, and plans for winter exploration targeting new satellite deposits. Recorded November 4, 2026 Special thanks to our sponsor, Radisson Mining. To learn more, visit: https://radissonmining.com/ 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. 00:00 - Maple Gold's Winter Drilling Results 01:42 - Douay/Joutel Resource Growth and 2027 PEA 03:15 - Fall Drilling and Higher-Grade Gold Targets 04:18 - Gold Prices and Mining Investor Sentiment 06:59 - Upcoming Catalysts and Exploration Upside 09:19 - Closing Remarks __________________________________________________________________ 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.com Stay connected with us X - https://x.com/KitcoMining Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kitcomining LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/kitco-mining Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/KitcoMining Connect with the Kitco Mining anchors Paul Harris - https://x.com/paulharrisgold For more in-depth mining coverage, visit us here - https://www.kitco.com/mining Disclaimer: 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.