Commencement Of Initial Drill Program At Campfire Target Complex

VANCOUVER – Westward Gold Inc. reported that drilling is underway at its flagship Toiyabe Hills Property in Lander County, Nevada. Over the next several months, Westward will be testing its Campfire Target Complex for the first time, with approximately 5,000 metres (~16,500 feet) of reverse-circulation (RC) drilling across this top-priority zone within the ~61 square-kilometre consolidated Property.

Colin Moore, President & CEO, said, “This is a very exciting time in our Company’s evolution, and the reason why we’re in this business – to capitalize on patient, systematic targeting with an opportunity to make a game-changing discovery. I’d like to thank all the shareholders who have funded this endeavour, and our technical team for their continued execution. Greenfield exploration is always a challenging venture, but we believe our diligence will be rewarded and the future is bright at Toiyabe Hills.”