# American Eagle Expands South Zone 750 Metres to the East and Further Demonstrates Continuity Within High-Grade Core, Intersecting 618 Metres of 0.77% CuEq from Surface

Canonical Atlas analysis: https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/american-eagle-expands-south-zone-750-metres-to-the-east-and-further-demonstrate--03759d3b-e5cc-4dc0-933c-530337fb3bd2

Original source: https://money.tmx.com/en/quote/AE/news/6825392648237642/american-eagle-expands-south-zone-750-metres-to-the-east-and-further-demonstrate

Publisher: tmx

Original announcement: 2026-02-27T11:00:00.000Z

Analysis by Minestarters Atlas

Atlas analysis published: Unknown date

Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date

- Company: American Eagle Gold Corp.

- Ticker: AE

- Exchange: TSX

- Region: British Columbia

- Primary commodity: Copper

- Secondary commodities: Gold, Silver, Molybdenum

- Document categories: Drill results

- Extracted: 2026-08-21 01:44:47 UTC

Narrative sentiment: 0.90 · Bullish

## Minestarters Atlas summary

American Eagle Gold Corp. announced new drill results from its NAK Project, significantly expanding the South Zone's mineralized footprint by 750 meters to the east and 500 meters to the south. Hole NAK25-80 delivered a standout intercept of 618 meters at 0.77% CuEq from surface, demonstrating strong continuity of high-grade mineralization. The results reinforce the project's district-scale potential and provide a clear growth pathway for the higher-grade South Zone.

Reasoning: The drill results significantly expand the known mineralization to the east and south, with a standout high-grade copper equivalent intercept from surface, and robust QA/QC procedures are detailed.

- Positive factor: Step-Out Extension

- Positive factor: QA/QC Disclosed

- Positive factor: Metal Equivalent Assumptions Disclosed

- Negative factor: Apparent Width Only

Facts used in scoring: 16

## Classification and evidence

**Bonanza Intercept**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.

Why it applies: NAK25-80 intersected 618 m at 0.77% CuEq \(475.86 %\*m\) and 690 m at 0.71% CuEq \(489.9 %\*m\), both exceeding the 400 %\*m exceptional threshold for porphyry copper.

Evidence · text

> 618 m of 0.77% CuEq from surface in NAK25-80

**Apparent Width Only**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.

Why it applies: The company explicitly states that 'insufficient data are available at this time to state the true thickness of the mineralized intervals'.

Evidence · text

> insufficient data are available at this time to state the true thickness of the mineralized intervals

**Step-Out Extension**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.

Why it applies: Drill holes NAK25-73, NAK25-75, NAK25-79, and NAK25-80 extend the South Zone corridor ~750 m east and ~500 m south, significantly expanding the mineralized footprint.

Evidence · text

> NAK25-73/75/79/80 extend the South Zone corridor ~750 m east and ~500 m south

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: The release details a rigorous QA/QC protocol including sample preparation, analysis by ALS Geochemistry \(ISO/IEC 17025 accredited\), and insertion of standards, blanks, and duplicates.

Evidence · text

> Sampling at NAK follows a rigorous methodology and internal QA/QC protocol. Drill core is halved on site, and samples are submitted to ALS Geochemistry in Langley, British Columbia for preparation and analysis. ALS is accredited to the ISO/IEC 17025 standard for assays.

## Extracted facts

Stored fact records: 16. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.

## Drill Results (16)

### NAK25-80

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copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: NAK25-80
- Commodity: copper
- Ticker: AE

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.77
- Grade Unit: % CuEq
- Intercept: 618 m
- From: 41 m
- To: 659 m
- Hole Depth: 731 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: porphyry
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: NAK25-80:41.0-659.0
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Easting: 675222
- Northing: 6129400
- CRS: NAD83\_Z9
- Azimuth: 230 °
- Dip: -72 °
- Loc. Confidence: high

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Geochemistry
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, duplicates, blanks

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Metal Equivalent

- Metal Eq. Grade: 0.77
- Metal Eq. Unit: % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-02-27T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This exceptional grade-width product significantly expands the known mineralization from surface and demonstrates strong continuity within the high-grade core.

- Positive factor: Step-Out Extension

- Positive factor: QA/QC Disclosed

- Positive factor: Metal Equivalent Assumptions Disclosed

- Positive factor: Exceptional grade-width product

- Positive factor: Long continuous intercept

- Positive factor: Expands mineralized footprint

- Negative factor: Apparent Width Only

Evidence · table

> 0.77

Context: 618

### NAK25-80

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copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: NAK25-80
- Commodity: copper
- Ticker: AE

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.95
- Grade Unit: % CuEq
- Intercept: 101 m
- From: 41 m
- To: 142 m
- Hole Depth: 731 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: porphyry
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: NAK25-80:41.0-142.0
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Easting: 675222
- Northing: 6129400
- CRS: NAD83\_Z9
- Azimuth: 230 °
- Dip: -72 °
- Loc. Confidence: high

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Geochemistry
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, duplicates, blanks

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Metal Equivalent

- Metal Eq. Grade: 0.95
- Metal Eq. Unit: % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-02-27T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This strong grade-width sub-interval contributes to the overall high-grade intercept, demonstrating localized higher-grade zones.

- Positive factor: Step-Out Extension

- Positive factor: QA/QC Disclosed

- Positive factor: Metal Equivalent Assumptions Disclosed

- Positive factor: Strong grade-width product

- Positive factor: High-grade sub-interval

- Negative factor: Apparent Width Only

Evidence · table

> 0.95

Context: 101

### NAK25-80

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copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: NAK25-80
- Commodity: copper
- Ticker: AE

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.8
- Grade Unit: % CuEq
- Intercept: 413 m
- From: 246 m
- To: 659 m
- Hole Depth: 731 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: porphyry
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: NAK25-80:246.0-659.0
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Easting: 675222
- Northing: 6129400
- CRS: NAD83\_Z9
- Azimuth: 230 °
- Dip: -72 °
- Loc. Confidence: high

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Geochemistry
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, duplicates, blanks

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Metal Equivalent

- Metal Eq. Grade: 0.8
- Metal Eq. Unit: % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-02-27T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This strong grade-width sub-interval further confirms the continuity of significant mineralization at depth.

- Positive factor: Step-Out Extension

- Positive factor: QA/QC Disclosed

- Positive factor: Metal Equivalent Assumptions Disclosed

- Positive factor: Strong grade-width product

- Positive factor: Long continuous sub-interval

- Negative factor: Apparent Width Only

Evidence · table

> 0.80

Context: 413

### NAK25-80

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copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: NAK25-80
- Commodity: copper
- Ticker: AE

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.77
- Grade Unit: % CuEq
- Intercept: 197 m
- From: 462 m
- To: 659 m
- Hole Depth: 731 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: porphyry
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: NAK25-80:462.0-659.0
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Easting: 675222
- Northing: 6129400
- CRS: NAD83\_Z9
- Azimuth: 230 °
- Dip: -72 °
- Loc. Confidence: high

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Geochemistry
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, duplicates, blanks

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Metal Equivalent

- Metal Eq. Grade: 0.77
- Metal Eq. Unit: % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-02-27T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This strong grade-width sub-interval maintains the overall high quality of the main intercept.

- Positive factor: Step-Out Extension

- Positive factor: QA/QC Disclosed

- Positive factor: Metal Equivalent Assumptions Disclosed

- Positive factor: Strong grade-width product

- Positive factor: Continuous sub-interval

- Negative factor: Apparent Width Only

Evidence · table

> 0.77

Context: 197

### NAK25-80

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copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: NAK25-80
- Commodity: copper
- Ticker: AE

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.71
- Grade Unit: % CuEq
- Intercept: 690 m
- From: 41 m
- To: 731 m
- Hole Depth: 731 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: porphyry
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: NAK25-80:41.0-731.0
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Easting: 675222
- Northing: 6129400
- CRS: NAD83\_Z9
- Azimuth: 230 °
- Dip: -72 °
- Loc. Confidence: high

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Geochemistry
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, duplicates, blanks

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Metal Equivalent

- Metal Eq. Grade: 0.71
- Metal Eq. Unit: % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-02-27T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This exceptional grade-width product, encompassing the main high-grade zone, further confirms the large-scale continuity of mineralization.

- Positive factor: Step-Out Extension

- Positive factor: QA/QC Disclosed

- Positive factor: Metal Equivalent Assumptions Disclosed

- Positive factor: Exceptional grade-width product

- Positive factor: Very long continuous intercept

- Positive factor: Expands mineralized footprint

- Negative factor: Apparent Width Only

Evidence · table

> 0.71

Context: 690

### NAK25-73

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copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: NAK25-73
- Commodity: copper
- Ticker: AE

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.25
- Grade Unit: % CuEq
- Intercept: 1033 m
- From: 6 m
- To: 1039 m
- Hole Depth: 1039 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: porphyry
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: NAK25-73:6.0-1039.0
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Easting: 675990
- Northing: 6129284
- CRS: NAD83\_Z9
- Azimuth: 255 °
- Dip: -55 °
- Loc. Confidence: high

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Geochemistry
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, duplicates, blanks

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Metal Equivalent

- Metal Eq. Grade: 0.25
- Metal Eq. Unit: % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-02-27T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This very long intercept, while lower grade than NAK25-80, is significant for extending the mineralized corridor to the east.

- Positive factor: Step-Out Extension

- Positive factor: QA/QC Disclosed

- Positive factor: Metal Equivalent Assumptions Disclosed

- Positive factor: Strong grade-width product

- Positive factor: Very long continuous intercept

- Positive factor: Expands mineralized footprint

- Negative factor: Apparent Width Only

Evidence · table

> 0.25

Context: 1033

### NAK25-73

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copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: NAK25-73
- Commodity: copper
- Ticker: AE

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.28
- Grade Unit: % CuEq
- Intercept: 174 m
- From: 417 m
- To: 591 m
- Hole Depth: 1039 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: porphyry
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: NAK25-73:417.0-591.0
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Easting: 675990
- Northing: 6129284
- CRS: NAD83\_Z9
- Azimuth: 255 °
- Dip: -55 °
- Loc. Confidence: high

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Geochemistry
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, duplicates, blanks

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Metal Equivalent

- Metal Eq. Grade: 0.28
- Metal Eq. Unit: % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-02-27T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This sub-interval contributes to the overall long intercept, showing consistent mineralization.

- Positive factor: Step-Out Extension

- Positive factor: QA/QC Disclosed

- Positive factor: Metal Equivalent Assumptions Disclosed

- Positive factor: Continuous sub-interval

- Positive factor: Contributes to overall extension

- Negative factor: Apparent Width Only

Evidence · table

> 0.28

Context: 174

### NAK25-73

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copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: NAK25-73
- Commodity: copper
- Ticker: AE

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.48
- Grade Unit: % CuEq
- Intercept: 117 m
- From: 629 m
- To: 747 m
- Hole Depth: 1039 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: porphyry
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: NAK25-73:629.0-747.0
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Easting: 675990
- Northing: 6129284
- CRS: NAD83\_Z9
- Azimuth: 255 °
- Dip: -55 °
- Loc. Confidence: high

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Geochemistry
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, duplicates, blanks

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Metal Equivalent

- Metal Eq. Grade: 0.48
- Metal Eq. Unit: % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-02-27T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This sub-interval shows a moderate grade zone within the longer intercept, supporting continuity.

- Positive factor: Step-Out Extension

- Positive factor: QA/QC Disclosed

- Positive factor: Metal Equivalent Assumptions Disclosed

- Positive factor: Moderate grade sub-interval

- Positive factor: Continuous sub-interval

- Negative factor: Apparent Width Only

Evidence · table

> 0.48

Context: 117

### NAK25-73

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copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: NAK25-73
- Commodity: copper
- Ticker: AE

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.32
- Grade Unit: % CuEq
- Intercept: 120 m
- From: 919 m
- To: 1039 m
- Hole Depth: 1039 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: porphyry
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: NAK25-73:919.0-1039.0
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Easting: 675990
- Northing: 6129284
- CRS: NAD83\_Z9
- Azimuth: 255 °
- Dip: -55 °
- Loc. Confidence: high

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Geochemistry
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, duplicates, blanks

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Metal Equivalent

- Metal Eq. Grade: 0.32
- Metal Eq. Unit: % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-02-27T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This sub-interval further confirms the presence of mineralization at depth in the eastern step-out hole.

- Positive factor: Step-Out Extension

- Positive factor: QA/QC Disclosed

- Positive factor: Metal Equivalent Assumptions Disclosed

- Positive factor: Continuous sub-interval

- Positive factor: Contributes to overall extension

- Negative factor: Apparent Width Only

Evidence · table

> 0.32

Context: 120

### NAK25-75

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copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: NAK25-75
- Commodity: copper
- Ticker: AE

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.24
- Grade Unit: % CuEq
- Intercept: 396 m
- From: 58 m
- To: 454 m
- Hole Depth: 980 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: porphyry
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: NAK25-75:58.0-454.0
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Easting: 675692
- Northing: 6129488
- CRS: NAD83\_Z9
- Azimuth: 210 °
- Dip: -60 °
- Loc. Confidence: high

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Geochemistry
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, duplicates, blanks

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Metal Equivalent

- Metal Eq. Grade: 0.24
- Metal Eq. Unit: % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-02-27T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This long intercept contributes to the eastern expansion of the South Zone, confirming mineralization in a new area.

- Positive factor: Step-Out Extension

- Positive factor: QA/QC Disclosed

- Positive factor: Metal Equivalent Assumptions Disclosed

- Positive factor: Strong grade-width product

- Positive factor: Long continuous intercept

- Positive factor: Expands mineralized footprint

- Negative factor: Apparent Width Only

Evidence · table

> 0.24

Context: 396

### NAK25-75

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copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: NAK25-75
- Commodity: copper
- Ticker: AE

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.22
- Grade Unit: % CuEq
- Intercept: 922 m
- From: 58 m
- To: 980 m
- Hole Depth: 980 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: porphyry
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: NAK25-75:58.0-980.0
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Easting: 675692
- Northing: 6129488
- CRS: NAD83\_Z9
- Azimuth: 210 °
- Dip: -60 °
- Loc. Confidence: high

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Geochemistry
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, duplicates, blanks

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Metal Equivalent

- Metal Eq. Grade: 0.22
- Metal Eq. Unit: % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-02-27T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This very long intercept confirms broad mineralization in the eastern extension, supporting the district-scale potential.

- Positive factor: Step-Out Extension

- Positive factor: QA/QC Disclosed

- Positive factor: Metal Equivalent Assumptions Disclosed

- Positive factor: Strong grade-width product

- Positive factor: Very long continuous intercept

- Positive factor: Expands mineralized footprint

- Negative factor: Apparent Width Only

Evidence · table

> 0.22

Context: 922

### NAK25-75

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copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: NAK25-75
- Commodity: copper
- Ticker: AE

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.27
- Grade Unit: % CuEq
- Intercept: 361 m
- From: 586 m
- To: 947 m
- Hole Depth: 980 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: porphyry
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: NAK25-75:586.0-947.0
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Easting: 675692
- Northing: 6129488
- CRS: NAD83\_Z9
- Azimuth: 210 °
- Dip: -60 °
- Loc. Confidence: high

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Geochemistry
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, duplicates, blanks

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Metal Equivalent

- Metal Eq. Grade: 0.27
- Metal Eq. Unit: % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-02-27T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This long sub-interval demonstrates consistent mineralization within the broader eastern extension.

- Positive factor: Step-Out Extension

- Positive factor: QA/QC Disclosed

- Positive factor: Metal Equivalent Assumptions Disclosed

- Positive factor: Strong grade-width product

- Positive factor: Long continuous sub-interval

- Negative factor: Apparent Width Only

Evidence · table

> 0.27

Context: 361

### NAK25-75

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copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: NAK25-75
- Commodity: copper
- Ticker: AE

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.51
- Grade Unit: % CuEq
- Intercept: 88 m
- From: 787 m
- To: 875 m
- Hole Depth: 980 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: porphyry
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: NAK25-75:787.0-875.0
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Easting: 675692
- Northing: 6129488
- CRS: NAD83\_Z9
- Azimuth: 210 °
- Dip: -60 °
- Loc. Confidence: high

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Geochemistry
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, duplicates, blanks

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Metal Equivalent

- Metal Eq. Grade: 0.51
- Metal Eq. Unit: % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-02-27T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This moderate grade sub-interval contributes to the overall positive results in the eastern extension.

- Positive factor: Step-Out Extension

- Positive factor: QA/QC Disclosed

- Positive factor: Metal Equivalent Assumptions Disclosed

- Positive factor: Moderate grade sub-interval

- Positive factor: Continuous sub-interval

- Negative factor: Apparent Width Only

Evidence · table

> 0.51

Context: 88

### NAK25-79

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/american-eagle-expands-south-zone-750-metres-to-the-east-and-further-demonstrate--03759d3b-e5cc-4dc0-933c-530337fb3bd2#fact-drill-facts-13)

copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: NAK25-79
- Commodity: copper
- Ticker: AE

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.33
- Grade Unit: % CuEq
- Intercept: 107 m
- From: 444 m
- To: 551 m
- Hole Depth: 807 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: porphyry
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: NAK25-79:444.0-551.0
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Easting: 676242
- Northing: 6129093
- CRS: NAD83\_Z9
- Azimuth: 240 °
- Dip: -50 °
- Loc. Confidence: high

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Geochemistry
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, duplicates, blanks

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Metal Equivalent

- Metal Eq. Grade: 0.33
- Metal Eq. Unit: % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-02-27T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept contributes to the southern extension of the South Zone, confirming mineralization in a new area.

- Positive factor: Step-Out Extension

- Positive factor: QA/QC Disclosed

- Positive factor: Metal Equivalent Assumptions Disclosed

- Positive factor: Continuous intercept

- Positive factor: Expands mineralized footprint

- Negative factor: Apparent Width Only

Evidence · table

> 0.33

Context: 107

### NAK25-79

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/american-eagle-expands-south-zone-750-metres-to-the-east-and-further-demonstrate--03759d3b-e5cc-4dc0-933c-530337fb3bd2#fact-drill-facts-14)

copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: NAK25-79
- Commodity: copper
- Ticker: AE

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.23
- Grade Unit: % CuEq
- Intercept: 322 m
- From: 444 m
- To: 766 m
- Hole Depth: 807 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: porphyry
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: NAK25-79:444.0-766.0
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Easting: 676242
- Northing: 6129093
- CRS: NAD83\_Z9
- Azimuth: 240 °
- Dip: -50 °
- Loc. Confidence: high

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Geochemistry
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, duplicates, blanks

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Metal Equivalent

- Metal Eq. Grade: 0.23
- Metal Eq. Unit: % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-02-27T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This long intercept confirms broad mineralization in the southern extension, supporting the district-scale potential.

- Positive factor: Step-Out Extension

- Positive factor: QA/QC Disclosed

- Positive factor: Metal Equivalent Assumptions Disclosed

- Positive factor: Strong grade-width product

- Positive factor: Long continuous intercept

- Positive factor: Expands mineralized footprint

- Negative factor: Apparent Width Only

Evidence · table

> 0.23

Context: 322

### NAK25-79

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/american-eagle-expands-south-zone-750-metres-to-the-east-and-further-demonstrate--03759d3b-e5cc-4dc0-933c-530337fb3bd2#fact-drill-facts-15)

copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: NAK25-79
- Commodity: copper
- Ticker: AE

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.29
- Grade Unit: % CuEq
- Intercept: 106 m
- From: 660 m
- To: 766 m
- Hole Depth: 807 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: porphyry
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: NAK25-79:660.0-766.0
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Easting: 676242
- Northing: 6129093
- CRS: NAD83\_Z9
- Azimuth: 240 °
- Dip: -50 °
- Loc. Confidence: high

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Geochemistry
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, duplicates, blanks

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Metal Equivalent

- Metal Eq. Grade: 0.29
- Metal Eq. Unit: % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-02-27T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This sub-interval further confirms the presence of mineralization at depth in the southern step-out hole.

- Positive factor: Step-Out Extension

- Positive factor: QA/QC Disclosed

- Positive factor: Metal Equivalent Assumptions Disclosed

- Positive factor: Continuous sub-interval

- Positive factor: Contributes to overall extension

- Negative factor: Apparent Width Only

Evidence · table

> 0.29

Context: 106

## How Atlas produces this analysis

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