In this interview, we welcome back Colin Padget, President and CEO of Founders Metals (TSX.V: FDR – OTC: FDMIF – Frankfurt: 9DL0), to recap a major two-day news release cycle. On June 23rd, the company released a comprehensive mid-year exploration update, followed by the June 24th announcement of a new high-grade gold discovery at the Maria Geralda target.

Key topics discussed:

• Maria Geralda Discovery: A new zone with little to no historic work, now delivering 22.5m of 11.94 g/t Au. Colin explains how this fits into the broader structural trend between Lower Antino and Van Gogh.
  
  
• Follow-Up Plans at Maria Geralda: Initial three-hole drill program shows strong results, with more trenching, surface auger work, and step-back drilling planned.
  
  
• Lower Antino Update: A potential bulk-tonnage zone showing consistent gold mineralization with room to grow. Colin discusses how this could enhance project economics by providing future mill feed.
  
  
• Lawa and Eastside Targets: Early-stage targets like Lawa, Van Gogh, Da Vinci, and Parbo show scale potential with widespread gold-bearing structures; surface work and drilling are ongoing or planned.
  
  
• Strategic Prioritization: The company is building around Upper Antino as the “center of gravity,” balancing high-grade hits with bulk-tonnage zones.
  
  
• Next Catalysts: Multiple rigs active with at least 60,000 meters planned for the year. Colin outlines where drilling is currently focused and when the next assay results are expected.

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