Kena Gold-Copper Project
Shaping Tomorrow with Gold & Copper Resources
Upside Gold is an resource exploration company dedicated to developing the historical Kena Gold-Copper Project in the Tier-1 mining jurisdiction of south central British Columbia, Canada. The project spans over 10,000 hectares in British Columbia’s highly prospective Kootenay Volcanic Arc.
Location and Mining Jurisdiction
The Kena Gold-Copper Project is situated in the renowned Kootenay Arc in British Columbia, Canada, a Tier-1 mining jurisdiction known for its extensive history of gold production.
Spanning over 10,000 hectares, the project is located just 7 km south of Nelson, BC, and benefits from excellent infrastructure including nearby highways, rail lines, gas lines, and hydro-electric dams.
This prime location enables efficient access to world-class mining services, including Teck’s Trail smelter and the Greenwood Mill.
Kena Gold-Copper Project
Resource Estimate
Geological Setting and Historical Production
The Kena Project is located in the Kootenay “Golden Arc” volcanic belt, which contains the greatest concentration of past producers, prospects, and mineral occurrences in British Columbia outside of the famous Golden Triangle.
The project is characterized by a unique geological setting that combines Jurassic-age volcanic and intrusive rocks with metalliferous similarities to significant late Archean greenstone belts, enhancing its prospectivity for both precious and base metals.
Kena Gold-Copper Project
Untapped Exploration Potential
Despite its long history, significant untested and under-explored targets remain within the Kena Project, particularly outside the historic resource area. The discovery of the Starlight copper zone, which has yet to undergo follow-up drilling, offers an exciting opportunity, alongside additional copper-gold targets identified by soil geochemistry and geophysical surveys.
Next Steps and Ongoing Exploration
The next phase of development for the Kena Project includes updating the historical resource estimate* with particular focus on high-grade gold structures. A comprehensive program of historic drill core re-sampling, geophysical surveys, and a 2026 drill program are planned to evaluate the large copper halo surrounding the existing gold historic resource area.
Upside Gold Corp. is committed to unlocking the full potential of the Kena Project by combining cutting-edge geological analysis with strategic exploration and responsible mining practices to deliver long-term value to investors.
