Vancouver, British Columbia — January 20, 2026 — Leads & Copy — Lodestar Metals Corp. has commenced a Dipole-Dipole-Induced-Polarisation (DDIP) geophysics program at its Goldrun Property in Nevada, according to a news release issued today. The program is designed to detect chargeability anomalies typical of disseminated sulfide associated with gold deposits.
Lodestar’s CEO, Lowell Kamim, stated that the DDIP program is a pivotal step in their systematic approach to unlocking the full scale of the Goldrun Property. The company is confident that the increased depth penetration and resolution of modern geophysics will refine existing targets while potentially uncovering new high-priority zones at Robbers Knob and Grindstone Flats. This aligns with their 2026 strategy to move rapidly from target generation to discovery-focused drilling.
Lodestar’s Technical Director, Leo Horn, commented that the company is pleased to launch its 2026 exploration campaign at Goldrun, commencing with the DDIP survey. He expressed confidence that it will reveal new hidden targets, given the historical DDIP has already highlighted at least 4 quality drill targets coincident with known gold and silver mineralization close to the surface. Preparations are well in progress for a maiden drilling campaign at Goldrun.
Key highlights of the announcement include:
- DDIP program underway at Goldrun, targeting chargeability anomalies linked to gold-silver mineralization.
- Four new DDIP lines planned to expand coverage into high-priority areas with no prior geophysics, including Robbers Knob and Grindstone Flats.
- Modern geophysics expected to improve depth penetration and target definition, enhancing discovery potential.
- Results expected in the coming weeks, with interpreted highlights anticipated in February 2026.
- Maiden drill program advancing, with permits submitted and drilling targeted for March-April 2026, subject to approvals and conditions.
Historical DDIP targeting work identified three untested chargeability targets at the Independence Trend and one at the Gomes target, all supported by previous drilling, high-grade rock assays, and recent soil results by Lodestar. These targets are an important part of the drill program formulated as Lodestar’s maiden drill campaign, scheduled to commence after the DDIP program.
Lodestar believes utilizing modern equipment that are designed to search for chargeability targets at a broader depth range than historical surveys is likely to prove even more effective. The company has planned 4 new strategic DDIP lines across the project, focusing on prospects that currently have no DDIP data, such as Robbers Knob and Grindstone Flats. The aim is to detect completely new targets in addition to refining existing high-quality targets. Any new targets defined are anticipated to form the second phase of drilling after the maiden drilling program.
Lodestar secured the DDIP contract with Zonge International, and the work is currently in progress. The results are expected in the coming weeks and will be processed and interpreted by Resource Potentials. Highlight results are expected to be released in February.
The drill permit application for Lodestar’s maiden drill campaign was lodged late December and is currently estimated to be granted mid-February, pending any unforeseen delays. Lodestar is currently engaging local RC contractors as part of the drill tender process and hopes to commence drilling in March or April 2026, pending permits, drill contractor availability, and weather conditions.
Ty Magee, P. Geo., a consultant to the company and a Qualified Person as defined by NI 43-101, has reviewed and approved the scientific and technical information contained in this news release.
Lodestar Metals Corp. is a Canadian gold exploration company focused on advancing the drill-ready Goldrun Project in Nevada, strategically located on a major Carlin-style gold trend and adjacent to some of the largest gold deposits in North America.
Lowell Kamin
President, CEO
(416) 272-1241
lowell@lodestarmetals.ca
Source: Lodestar Metals Corp.
