The KE Report

District Metals - New Drilling at Viken, Target Areas A & B, Exploration Strategy Alum Shale & Non-Alum Shale Projects

The KE Report

Show Notes

In this Company Update, I sit down with Garrett Ainsworth, President and CEO of District Metals Corp. (TSX-V: DMX | OTCQB: DMXCF | Nasdaq First North: DMXSE SDB). Garrett provides a comprehensive overview of the newly launched drill program at the company’s flagship Viken Property in Sweden, reviews regional exploration results, and unpacks the key regulatory and political catalysts shaping the company’s path forward. Key discussion topics include:

Drilling Commences at Viken: An overview of the newly mobilized drill program targeting two large, highly conductive anomalies (Target Areas A and B) identified by airborne MobileMT surveys. Drilling Strategy and Target Geometry: Insight into the planned meterage, hole depths, and why the exploration team is prioritizing shallow, thick zones to optimize future strip ratios. Regional Alum Shale Validation: A review of recent drilling across the Österkälen and Malgomaj licenses, where all 15 holes intersected graphitic black shale to validate the regional geophysical model. Work Across Non-Alum Shale Assets: A progress report on ongoing field mapping, geochemical sampling, and prospecting at Svärtjärn, Nianfors, and Ardnasvarre. Swedish Political Climate and National Interest Status: An update on the post-election landscape in Sweden, broad parliamentary support for domestic energy metals, and the timeline for the Geological Survey of Sweden’s National Interest decision.

If you have any follow up questions for Garrett please email me at [email protected].

Click here to visit the District Metals website to learn more about the Company - https://www.districtmetals.com/

---------------------------- For more market commentary & interview summaries, subscribe to our Substacks:

The KE Report: https://kereport.substack.com/ Shad’s resource market commentary: https://excelsiorprosperity.substack.com/

Investment disclaimer: This content is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice, an offer, or a solicitation to buy or sell any security or investment product. Investing in equities, commodities, really everything involves risk, including the possible loss of principal. Do your own research and consult a licensed financial advisor before making any investment decisions. Guests and hosts may own shares in companies mentioned.

More from The KE Report

Oct 23, 2026

In this Company Update, Cory chats with Dan Sutton, CEO of Syntholene Energy (TSX-V: ESAF | OTCQB: SYNTF). Following the release of an independent technical review confirming world-class operating efficiencies at the company’s Iceland demonstration facility, Dan breaks down what these findings mean for commercialization, the unit economics of clean hydrogen production, and the path toward industrial-scale deployment.

Oct 23, 2026

In this Daily Editorial, Cory and Shad welcome Marc Chandler, Chief Market Strategist at Bannockburn Capital Markets and editor of Marc to Market, for the weekly market recap and look ahead to next week. With crucial central bank decisions and top-tier GDP data on deck, the discussion unpacks underlying crosscurrents across sovereign debt, energy, foreign exchange, and metals.

Oct 23, 2026

Jason Jessup, CEO and Director of Magna Mining Inc. (TSX: NICU) (OTCQX: MGMNF) (FSE: 8YD), joins me to review the key takeaways from Pre-Feasibility Study (“PFS”) for the 100% owned Crean Hill Project, located in the South Range of the Sudbury Basin, northeastern Ontario. We go on to discuss the dual-track development of Levack and Crean Hill over the next couple years and the bigger picture vision of growth from the deep pipeline projects beyond that.

Oct 23, 2026

In this Company Update, Cory chats with Simon Dyakowski, President & CEO of Aztec Minerals Corp. (TSX-V: AZT | OTCQB: AZZTF). Aztec Minerals recently announced assay results from its Tombstone Project in Arizona, successfully extending gold-silver mineralization up to 190 meters west within the newly targeted North Extension. With more drill results coming, an upcoming maiden resource estimate, and a recently closed financing, Simon provides key technical and corporate insights into what is shaping up to be a pivotal quarter. Key discussion points include:

Oct 23, 2026

In this Company Update, I chat with Dr. Paula Muto, Founder and CEO of Apptly Health Technologies Corp. (CSE: APPT | OTCQB: APTHF). Dr. Muto discusses the platform’s ongoing expansion, major strategic partnerships, and how direct-pay access is reshaping specialist healthcare for patients, providers, and self-insured employers. Key discussion points include:

See all episodes →