# B2Gold Announces Positive Results from its 2025 Exploration Program at the Back River Gold District; Drill Results Confirm Significant Resource Potential District Wide

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Original source: https://money.tmx.com/en/quote/BTO/news/7954374586240090/b2gold-announces-positive-results-from-its-2025-exploration-program-at-the-back-

Publisher: tmx

Original announcement: 2026-03-25T21:15:00.000Z

Analysis by Minestarters Atlas

Atlas analysis published: Unknown date

Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date

- Company: B2Gold Corp.

- Ticker: BTO

- Exchange: TSX

- Region: Nunavut, Canada

- Primary commodity: Gold

- Secondary commodities: None reported

- Document categories: Drill results, Resource update

- Extracted: 2026-08-23 02:43:27 UTC

Narrative sentiment: 0.90 · Bullish

## Minestarters Atlas summary

B2Gold announced positive results from its 2025 exploration program at the Back River Gold District in Nunavut, Canada, confirming significant resource potential. High-grade gold intercepts were reported from infill drilling at the Llama deposit, supporting the upgrade of Inferred resources to Indicated. Exploration drilling also extended mineralization at Nuvuyak and identified new targets at Wing and George, with all technical information approved by a Qualified Person.

Reasoning: The 2025 exploration program at the Back River Gold District yielded numerous high-grade gold intercepts, confirming the continuity of mineralization and supporting the upgrade of Inferred resources to Indicated at the Llama deposit. Additionally, drilling extended high-grade mineralization at Nuvuyak and identified new shallow targets at Wing and George, demonstrating significant district-wide potential.

- Positive factor: High-grade gold intercepts

- Positive factor: Potential for resource category upgrade \(Inferred to Indicated\)

- Positive factor: Extension of known high-grade mineralization

- Positive factor: Comprehensive QA/QC disclosure

- Positive factor: QP/CP sign-off

Facts used in scoring: 50

## Classification and evidence

**Bonanza Intercept**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: Several intercepts, such as 41.95 g/t Au over 13.70 m and 229.23 g/t Au over 1.75 m, are exceptionally high-grade for an underground gold deposit.

Evidence · text

> 41.95 grams per tonne \(“g/t”\) gold over 13.70 meters \(“m”\)

**True Width Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: The company states that drill intercepts are perpendicular to the zones, implying true widths are very similar to reported lengths.

Evidence · text

> Drill intercepts are perpendicular to the zones so true widths are very similar to reported drill lengths.

**Step-Out Extension**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.

Why it applies: Drilling at Nuvuyak extended high-grade gold mineralization approximately 150 m to the north-northwest.

Evidence · text

> This result demonstrates the continuity of high-grade zones within the Nuvuyak deposit by extending high-grade gold mineralization approximately 150 m to the north-northwest

**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 includes a dedicated section detailing QA/QC procedures, including laboratories, blanks, and standards.

Evidence · text

> Quality Assurance/Quality Control on Sample Collection and Assaying

**QP/CP Signed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Qualified Person \(QP\) or Competent Person \(CP\) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association \(e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo\) with relevant experience.

Why it applies: Andrew Brown, P.Geo., a qualified person under NI 43-101, approved the scientific and technical information.

Evidence · text

> Andrew Brown, P.Geo., Vice President, Exploration, a qualified person under NI 43-101, has approved the scientific and technical information related to exploration and mineral resource matters contained in this news release.

**Category Upgrade**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Resource confidence improved — Inferred upgraded to Indicated, or Indicated to Measured. De-risking signal.

Why it applies: Infill drilling at Llama confirms continuity sufficient to upgrade portions of the resource previously classified as Inferred.

Evidence · text

> confirm the continuity of high-grade gold mineralization is sufficient to upgrade portions of the resource previously classified as Inferred.

**NI 43-101 Compliant**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 \(Canada\) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: The technical information was approved by a Qualified Person under NI 43-101.

Evidence · text

> Andrew Brown, P.Geo., Vice President, Exploration, a qualified person under NI 43-101, has approved the scientific and technical information related to exploration and mineral resource matters contained in this news release.

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: The program included infill drilling at the Llama deposit to confirm continuity and upgrade resources.

Evidence · text

> Results from infill drilling at the Goose Mine Llama deposit confirm the continuity of high-grade gold mineralization is sufficient to upgrade portions of the resource previously classified as Inferred.

**Resource Update**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.

Why it applies: The drilling results support resource reclassification and overall mine planning for existing deposits.

Evidence · text

> Results of the drilling program confirm the significant resource potential of the Back River Gold District, increase deposit knowledge, and support resource reclassification and overall mine planning.

## Extracted facts

Stored fact records: 50. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.

## Drill Results (50)

### 25GSE702

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Llama · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: 25GSE702
- Project: Llama
- Commodity: gold
- Ticker: BTO

#### Geometry

- Grade: 41.95
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 13.7 m
- From: 218.25 m
- To: 231.95 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: resource
- Sample Type: drill
- Mining Method: underground

#### QA/QC

- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: blanks, standards, check\_assays

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-03-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Exceptional gold grade of 41.95 g/t over a significant width of 13.70 m, confirming high-grade continuity at Llama and supporting resource upgrade.

- Positive factor: Bonanza Intercept

- Positive factor: High-grade gold

- Positive factor: Significant width

- Positive factor: Resource upgrade potential

Evidence · table

> 41.95

Context: 13.70

### 25GSE715Z1

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Llama · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: 25GSE715Z1
- Project: Llama
- Commodity: gold
- Ticker: BTO

#### Geometry

- Grade: 17.95
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 38.2 m
- From: 501.1 m
- To: 539.3 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: resource
- Sample Type: drill
- Mining Method: underground

#### QA/QC

- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: blanks, standards, check\_assays

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-03-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Strong gold grade of 17.95 g/t over a substantial width of 38.20 m, indicating robust mineralization continuity at Llama.

- Positive factor: High-grade gold

- Positive factor: Significant width

- Positive factor: Resource upgrade potential

Evidence · table

> 17.95

Context: 38.20

### 25GSE715Z1

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Llama · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: 25GSE715Z1
- Project: Llama
- Commodity: gold
- Ticker: BTO

#### Geometry

- Grade: 54.39
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 3.35 m
- From: 505.55 m
- To: 508.9 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: resource
- Sample Type: drill
- Mining Method: underground

#### QA/QC

- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: blanks, standards, check\_assays

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-03-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Exceptional high-grade sub-interval of 54.39 g/t gold over 3.35 m within a broader intercept, highlighting very rich zones.

- Positive factor: Bonanza Intercept

- Positive factor: Very high-grade gold

Evidence · table

> 54.39

Context: 3.35

### 25GSE715Z1

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Llama · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: 25GSE715Z1
- Project: Llama
- Commodity: gold
- Ticker: BTO

#### Geometry

- Grade: 32.95
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 5.35 m
- From: 519.6 m
- To: 524.95 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: resource
- Sample Type: drill
- Mining Method: underground

#### QA/QC

- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: blanks, standards, check\_assays

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-03-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Exceptional high-grade sub-interval of 32.95 g/t gold over 5.35 m, further demonstrating rich mineralization.

- Positive factor: Bonanza Intercept

- Positive factor: Very high-grade gold

Evidence · table

> 32.95

Context: 5.35

### 25GSE715Z3

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Llama · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: 25GSE715Z3
- Project: Llama
- Commodity: gold
- Ticker: BTO

#### Geometry

- Grade: 10.16
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 19.5 m
- From: 490.6 m
- To: 510.1 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: resource
- Sample Type: drill
- Mining Method: underground

#### QA/QC

- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: blanks, standards, check\_assays

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-03-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Strong gold grade of 10.16 g/t over a good width of 19.50 m, contributing to resource confidence at Llama.

- Positive factor: High-grade gold

- Positive factor: Significant width

- Positive factor: Resource upgrade potential

Evidence · table

> 10.16

Context: 19.50

### 25GSE715Z3

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Llama · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: 25GSE715Z3
- Project: Llama
- Commodity: gold
- Ticker: BTO

#### Geometry

- Grade: 31.14
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 5.6 m
- From: 491.55 m
- To: 497.15 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: resource
- Sample Type: drill
- Mining Method: underground

#### QA/QC

- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: blanks, standards, check\_assays

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-03-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Exceptional high-grade sub-interval of 31.14 g/t gold over 5.60 m, indicating a very rich zone within the broader intercept.

- Positive factor: Bonanza Intercept

- Positive factor: Very high-grade gold

Evidence · table

> 31.14

Context: 5.60

### 25GSE715Z4

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Llama · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: 25GSE715Z4
- Project: Llama
- Commodity: gold
- Ticker: BTO

#### Geometry

- Grade: 31.15
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 9.2 m
- From: 512.5 m
- To: 521.7 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: resource
- Sample Type: drill
- Mining Method: underground

#### QA/QC

- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: blanks, standards, check\_assays

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-03-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Exceptional gold grade of 31.15 g/t over 9.20 m, indicating a significant high-grade zone at Llama.

- Positive factor: Bonanza Intercept

- Positive factor: Very high-grade gold

- Positive factor: Good width

Evidence · table

> 31.15

Context: 9.20

### 25GSE715Z4

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Llama · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: 25GSE715Z4
- Project: Llama
- Commodity: gold
- Ticker: BTO

#### Geometry

- Grade: 54.95
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 1.58 m
- From: 513.45 m
- To: 515.03 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: resource
- Sample Type: drill
- Mining Method: underground

#### QA/QC

- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: blanks, standards, check\_assays

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-03-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Exceptional high-grade sub-interval of 54.95 g/t gold over 1.58 m, indicating a very rich zone.

- Positive factor: Bonanza Intercept

- Positive factor: Very high-grade gold

Evidence · table

> 54.95

Context: 1.58

### 25GSE715Z4

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Llama · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: 25GSE715Z4
- Project: Llama
- Commodity: gold
- Ticker: BTO

#### Geometry

- Grade: 69.88
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 2.67 m
- From: 518.13 m
- To: 520.8 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: resource
- Sample Type: drill
- Mining Method: underground

#### QA/QC

- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: blanks, standards, check\_assays

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-03-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Exceptional high-grade sub-interval of 69.88 g/t gold over 2.67 m, further highlighting rich mineralization.

- Positive factor: Bonanza Intercept

- Positive factor: Very high-grade gold

Evidence · table

> 69.88

Context: 2.67

### 25GSE717

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Llama · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: 25GSE717
- Project: Llama
- Commodity: gold
- Ticker: BTO

#### Geometry

- Grade: 5.8
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 10.95 m
- From: 460.9 m
- To: 471.85 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: resource
- Sample Type: drill
- Mining Method: underground

#### QA/QC

- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: blanks, standards, check\_assays

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-03-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Strong gold grade of 5.80 g/t over 10.95 m, indicating good mineralization at Llama.

- Positive factor: High-grade gold

- Positive factor: Good width

Evidence · table

> 5.80

Context: 10.95

### 25GSE717

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Llama · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: 25GSE717
- Project: Llama
- Commodity: gold
- Ticker: BTO

#### Geometry

- Grade: 21.36
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 2.48 m
- From: 464.97 m
- To: 467.45 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: resource
- Sample Type: drill
- Mining Method: underground

#### QA/QC

- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: blanks, standards, check\_assays

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-03-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Exceptional high-grade sub-interval of 21.36 g/t gold over 2.48 m, indicating a very rich zone.

- Positive factor: Bonanza Intercept

- Positive factor: Very high-grade gold

Evidence · table

> 21.36

Context: 2.48

### 25GSE717Z1

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Llama · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: 25GSE717Z1
- Project: Llama
- Commodity: gold
- Ticker: BTO

#### Geometry

- Grade: 14.39
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 4.7 m
- From: 463.35 m
- To: 468.05 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: resource
- Sample Type: drill
- Mining Method: underground

#### QA/QC

- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: blanks, standards, check\_assays

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-03-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Strong gold grade of 14.39 g/t over 4.70 m, indicating good mineralization at Llama.

- Positive factor: High-grade gold

- Positive factor: Good width

Evidence · table

> 14.39

Context: 4.70

### 25GSE717Z1

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Llama · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: 25GSE717Z1
- Project: Llama
- Commodity: gold
- Ticker: BTO

#### Geometry

- Grade: 104
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 0.6 m
- From: 463.9 m
- To: 464.5 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: resource
- Sample Type: drill
- Mining Method: underground

#### QA/QC

- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: blanks, standards, check\_assays

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-03-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Exceptional high-grade sub-interval of 104.00 g/t gold over 0.60 m, indicating a very rich narrow vein.

- Positive factor: Bonanza Intercept

- Positive factor: Exceptional high-grade gold

Evidence · table

> 104.00

Context: 0.60

### 25GSE720

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Llama · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: 25GSE720
- Project: Llama
- Commodity: gold
- Ticker: BTO

#### Geometry

- Grade: 13.46
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 4.63 m
- From: 431.13 m
- To: 435.76 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: resource
- Sample Type: drill
- Mining Method: underground

#### QA/QC

- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: blanks, standards, check\_assays

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-03-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Strong gold grade of 13.46 g/t over 4.63 m, indicating good mineralization at Llama.

- Positive factor: High-grade gold

- Positive factor: Good width

Evidence · table

> 13.46

Context: 4.63

### 25GSE720

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Llama · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: 25GSE720
- Project: Llama
- Commodity: gold
- Ticker: BTO

#### Geometry

- Grade: 71.3
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 0.76 m
- From: 434.49 m
- To: 435.25 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: resource
- Sample Type: drill
- Mining Method: underground

#### QA/QC

- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: blanks, standards, check\_assays

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-03-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Exceptional high-grade sub-interval of 71.30 g/t gold over 0.76 m, indicating a very rich narrow vein.

- Positive factor: Bonanza Intercept

- Positive factor: Exceptional high-grade gold

Evidence · table

> 71.30

Context: 0.76

### 25GSE720

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Llama · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: 25GSE720
- Project: Llama
- Commodity: gold
- Ticker: BTO

#### Geometry

- Grade: 22.29
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 3.86 m
- From: 493.5 m
- To: 497.36 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: resource
- Sample Type: drill
- Mining Method: underground

#### QA/QC

- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: blanks, standards, check\_assays

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-03-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Exceptional high-grade sub-interval of 22.29 g/t gold over 3.86 m, indicating a very rich zone.

- Positive factor: Bonanza Intercept

- Positive factor: Very high-grade gold

Evidence · table

> 22.29

Context: 3.86

### 25GSE720

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Llama · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: 25GSE720
- Project: Llama
- Commodity: gold
- Ticker: BTO

#### Geometry

- Grade: 53.82
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 1.41 m
- From: 494.95 m
- To: 496.36 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: resource
- Sample Type: drill
- Mining Method: underground

#### QA/QC

- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: blanks, standards, check\_assays

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-03-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Exceptional high-grade sub-interval of 53.82 g/t gold over 1.41 m, indicating a very rich narrow vein.

- Positive factor: Bonanza Intercept

- Positive factor: Exceptional high-grade gold

Evidence · table

> 53.82

Context: 1.41

### 25GSE720Z1

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Llama · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: 25GSE720Z1
- Project: Llama
- Commodity: gold
- Ticker: BTO

#### Geometry

- Grade: 19.74
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 18.8 m
- From: 513.6 m
- To: 532.4 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: resource
- Sample Type: drill
- Mining Method: underground

#### QA/QC

- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: blanks, standards, check\_assays

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-03-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Strong gold grade of 19.74 g/t over a substantial width of 18.80 m, indicating robust mineralization continuity at Llama.

- Positive factor: High-grade gold

- Positive factor: Significant width

- Positive factor: Resource upgrade potential

Evidence · table

> 19.74

Context: 18.80

### 25GSE720Z1

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Llama · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: 25GSE720Z1
- Project: Llama
- Commodity: gold
- Ticker: BTO

#### Geometry

- Grade: 31.46
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 2.75 m
- From: 513.6 m
- To: 516.35 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: resource
- Sample Type: drill
- Mining Method: underground

#### QA/QC

- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: blanks, standards, check\_assays

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-03-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Exceptional high-grade sub-interval of 31.46 g/t gold over 2.75 m, indicating a very rich zone.

- Positive factor: Bonanza Intercept

- Positive factor: Very high-grade gold

Evidence · table

> 31.46

Context: 2.75

### 25GSE720Z1

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Llama · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: 25GSE720Z1
- Project: Llama
- Commodity: gold
- Ticker: BTO

#### Geometry

- Grade: 46.3
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 5.05 m
- From: 525.25 m
- To: 530.3 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: resource
- Sample Type: drill
- Mining Method: underground

#### QA/QC

- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: blanks, standards, check\_assays

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-03-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Exceptional high-grade sub-interval of 46.30 g/t gold over 5.05 m, further demonstrating rich mineralization.

- Positive factor: Bonanza Intercept

- Positive factor: Very high-grade gold

Evidence · table

> 46.30

Context: 5.05

### 25GSE721

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Llama · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: 25GSE721
- Project: Llama
- Commodity: gold
- Ticker: BTO

#### Geometry

- Grade: 33.03
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 3.85 m
- From: 469.85 m
- To: 473.7 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: resource
- Sample Type: drill
- Mining Method: underground

#### QA/QC

- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: blanks, standards, check\_assays

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-03-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Exceptional gold grade of 33.03 g/t over 3.85 m, indicating a significant high-grade zone at Llama.

- Positive factor: Bonanza Intercept

- Positive factor: Very high-grade gold

Evidence · table

> 33.03

Context: 3.85

### 25GSE721Z2

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Llama · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: 25GSE721Z2
- Project: Llama
- Commodity: gold
- Ticker: BTO

#### Geometry

- Grade: 13.3
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 21.85 m
- From: 470.6 m
- To: 492.45 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: resource
- Sample Type: drill
- Mining Method: underground

#### QA/QC

- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: blanks, standards, check\_assays

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-03-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Strong gold grade of 13.30 g/t over a substantial width of 21.85 m, indicating robust mineralization continuity at Llama.

- Positive factor: High-grade gold

- Positive factor: Significant width

- Positive factor: Resource upgrade potential

Evidence · table

> 13.30

Context: 21.85

### 25GSE721Z2

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Llama · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: 25GSE721Z2
- Project: Llama
- Commodity: gold
- Ticker: BTO

#### Geometry

- Grade: 27.39
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 9.6 m
- From: 478.9 m
- To: 488.5 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: resource
- Sample Type: drill
- Mining Method: underground

#### QA/QC

- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: blanks, standards, check\_assays

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-03-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Exceptional high-grade sub-interval of 27.39 g/t gold over 9.60 m, indicating a very rich zone within the broader intercept.

- Positive factor: Bonanza Intercept

- Positive factor: Very high-grade gold

- Positive factor: Good width

Evidence · table

> 27.39

Context: 9.60

### 25GSE721Z4

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Llama · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: 25GSE721Z4
- Project: Llama
- Commodity: gold
- Ticker: BTO

#### Geometry

- Grade: 26.38
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 4.45 m
- From: 481.5 m
- To: 485.95 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: resource
- Sample Type: drill
- Mining Method: underground

#### QA/QC

- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: blanks, standards, check\_assays

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-03-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Exceptional gold grade of 26.38 g/t over 4.45 m, indicating a significant high-grade zone at Llama.

- Positive factor: Bonanza Intercept

- Positive factor: Very high-grade gold

Evidence · table

> 26.38

Context: 4.45

### 25GSE736

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Llama · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: 25GSE736
- Project: Llama
- Commodity: gold
- Ticker: BTO

#### Geometry

- Grade: 20.94
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 6.41 m
- From: 345.92 m
- To: 352.33 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: resource
- Sample Type: drill
- Mining Method: underground

#### QA/QC

- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: blanks, standards, check\_assays

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-03-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Exceptional gold grade of 20.94 g/t over 6.41 m, indicating a significant high-grade zone at Llama.

- Positive factor: Bonanza Intercept

- Positive factor: Very high-grade gold

- Positive factor: Good width

Evidence · table

> 20.94

Context: 6.41

### 25GSE736

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Llama · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: 25GSE736
- Project: Llama
- Commodity: gold
- Ticker: BTO

#### Geometry

- Grade: 10.6
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 12.88 m
- From: 360.74 m
- To: 373.62 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: resource
- Sample Type: drill
- Mining Method: underground

#### QA/QC

- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: blanks, standards, check\_assays

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-03-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Strong gold grade of 10.60 g/t over a good width of 12.88 m, contributing to resource confidence at Llama.

- Positive factor: High-grade gold

- Positive factor: Significant width

Evidence · table

> 10.60

Context: 12.88

### 25GSE736Z1

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Llama · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: 25GSE736Z1
- Project: Llama
- Commodity: gold
- Ticker: BTO

#### Geometry

- Grade: 29.64
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 16.5 m
- From: 395.07 m
- To: 411.57 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: resource
- Sample Type: drill
- Mining Method: underground

#### QA/QC

- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: blanks, standards, check\_assays

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-03-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Exceptional gold grade of 29.64 g/t over a significant width of 16.50 m, indicating robust mineralization continuity at Llama.

- Positive factor: Bonanza Intercept

- Positive factor: Very high-grade gold

- Positive factor: Significant width

Evidence · table

> 29.64

Context: 16.50

### 25GSE736Z1

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Llama · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: 25GSE736Z1
- Project: Llama
- Commodity: gold
- Ticker: BTO

#### Geometry

- Grade: 229.23
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 1.75 m
- From: 399.62 m
- To: 401.37 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: resource
- Sample Type: drill
- Mining Method: underground

#### QA/QC

- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: blanks, standards, check\_assays

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-03-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Exceptional bonanza grade of 229.23 g/t gold over 1.75 m, indicating a very rich narrow vein within the broader intercept.

- Positive factor: Bonanza Intercept

- Positive factor: Exceptional high-grade gold

Evidence · table

> 229.23

Context: 1.75

### 25GSE736Z1

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Llama · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: 25GSE736Z1
- Project: Llama
- Commodity: gold
- Ticker: BTO

#### Geometry

- Grade: 34.56
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 1.55 m
- From: 408.38 m
- To: 409.93 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: resource
- Sample Type: drill
- Mining Method: underground

#### QA/QC

- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: blanks, standards, check\_assays

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-03-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Exceptional high-grade sub-interval of 34.56 g/t gold over 1.55 m, indicating a very rich narrow vein.

- Positive factor: Bonanza Intercept

- Positive factor: Very high-grade gold

Evidence · table

> 34.56

Context: 1.55

### 25GSE736Z2

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Llama · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: 25GSE736Z2
- Project: Llama
- Commodity: gold
- Ticker: BTO

#### Geometry

- Grade: 12.35
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 7.9 m
- From: 413.33 m
- To: 421.23 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: resource
- Sample Type: drill
- Mining Method: underground

#### QA/QC

- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: blanks, standards, check\_assays

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-03-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Strong gold grade of 12.35 g/t over 7.90 m, indicating good mineralization at Llama.

- Positive factor: High-grade gold

- Positive factor: Good width

Evidence · table

> 12.35

Context: 7.90

### 25GSE736Z2

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Llama · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: 25GSE736Z2
- Project: Llama
- Commodity: gold
- Ticker: BTO

#### Geometry

- Grade: 74
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 0.97 m
- From: 414.03 m
- To: 415 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: resource
- Sample Type: drill
- Mining Method: underground

#### QA/QC

- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: blanks, standards, check\_assays

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-03-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Exceptional high-grade sub-interval of 74.00 g/t gold over 0.97 m, indicating a very rich narrow vein.

- Positive factor: Bonanza Intercept

- Positive factor: Exceptional high-grade gold

Evidence · table

> 74.00

Context: 0.97

### 25GSE700Z2

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Nuvuyak · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: 25GSE700Z2
- Project: Nuvuyak
- Commodity: gold
- Ticker: BTO

#### Geometry

- Grade: 6.65
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 27.28 m
- From: 1017.05 m
- To: 1030.69 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Mining Method: underground

#### QA/QC

- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: blanks, standards, check\_assays

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-03-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Strong gold grade of 6.65 g/t over a significant width of 27.28 m, extending high-grade mineralization at Nuvuyak.

- Positive factor: High-grade gold

- Positive factor: Significant width

- Positive factor: Step-Out Extension

Evidence · table

> 6.65

Context: 27.28

### 25GSE724Z1

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Nuvuyak · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: 25GSE724Z1
- Project: Nuvuyak
- Commodity: gold
- Ticker: BTO

#### Geometry

- Grade: 3.4
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 64.85 m
- From: 1041.8 m
- To: 1106.65 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Mining Method: underground

#### QA/QC

- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: blanks, standards, check\_assays

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-03-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Moderate gold grade of 3.40 g/t over an exceptional width of 64.85 m, extending mineralization at Nuvuyak.

- Positive factor: Good width

- Positive factor: Moderate grade gold

- Positive factor: Step-Out Extension

Evidence · table

> 3.40

Context: 64.85

### 25GSE724Z1

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Nuvuyak · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: 25GSE724Z1
- Project: Nuvuyak
- Commodity: gold
- Ticker: BTO

#### Geometry

- Grade: 8.38
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 14 m
- From: 1064.5 m
- To: 1078.5 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Mining Method: underground

#### QA/QC

- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: blanks, standards, check\_assays

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-03-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Strong gold grade of 8.38 g/t over 14.00 m, indicating a higher-grade zone within the broader intercept at Nuvuyak.

- Positive factor: High-grade gold

- Positive factor: Good width

Evidence · table

> 8.38

Context: 14.00

### 25GSE725Z1

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Nuvuyak · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: 25GSE725Z1
- Project: Nuvuyak
- Commodity: gold
- Ticker: BTO

#### Geometry

- Grade: 3.5
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 11.95 m
- From: 435.85 m
- To: 447.8 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Mining Method: underground

#### QA/QC

- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: blanks, standards, check\_assays

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-03-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Moderate gold grade of 3.50 g/t over 11.95 m, indicating continued mineralization at Nuvuyak.

- Positive factor: Moderate grade gold

- Positive factor: Good width

Evidence · table

> 3.50

Context: 11.95

### 25GSE725Z1

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Nuvuyak · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: 25GSE725Z1
- Project: Nuvuyak
- Commodity: gold
- Ticker: BTO

#### Geometry

- Grade: 13.26
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 2.05 m
- From: 445.05 m
- To: 447.1 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Mining Method: underground

#### QA/QC

- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: blanks, standards, check\_assays

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-03-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Strong gold grade of 13.26 g/t over 2.05 m, indicating a higher-grade zone within the broader intercept at Nuvuyak.

- Positive factor: High-grade gold

Evidence · table

> 13.26

Context: 2.05

### 25GSE734

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Wing · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: 25GSE734
- Project: Wing
- Commodity: gold
- Ticker: BTO

#### Geometry

- Grade: 8.33
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 8.4 m
- From: 74.6 m
- To: 83 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: blanks, standards, check\_assays

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-03-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Strong gold grade of 8.33 g/t over 8.40 m at shallow depth, supporting open pit potential at Wing.

- Positive factor: High-grade gold

- Positive factor: Good width

- Positive factor: Open pit potential

Evidence · table

> 8.33

Context: 8.40

### 25GSE734

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Wing · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: 25GSE734
- Project: Wing
- Commodity: gold
- Ticker: BTO

#### Geometry

- Grade: 25.67
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 2.35 m
- From: 79.7 m
- To: 82.05 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: blanks, standards, check\_assays

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-03-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Exceptional high-grade sub-interval of 25.67 g/t gold over 2.35 m, indicating a very rich zone at shallow depth.

- Positive factor: Bonanza Intercept

- Positive factor: Very high-grade gold

Evidence · table

> 25.67

Context: 2.35

### 25GSE738

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Wing · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: 25GSE738
- Project: Wing
- Commodity: gold
- Ticker: BTO

#### Geometry

- Grade: 13.41
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 8.5 m
- From: 32.6 m
- To: 41.1 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: blanks, standards, check\_assays

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-03-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Strong gold grade of 13.41 g/t over 8.50 m at very shallow depth, further supporting open pit potential at Wing.

- Positive factor: High-grade gold

- Positive factor: Good width

- Positive factor: Open pit potential

Evidence · table

> 13.41

Context: 8.50

### 25BTL049B

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Boot \(Hammer Zone\) · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: 25BTL049B
- Project: Boot \(Hammer Zone\)
- Commodity: gold
- Ticker: BTO

#### Geometry

- Grade: 4.97
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 4.4 m
- From: 166.2 m
- To: 170.6 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Mining Method: underground

#### QA/QC

- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: blanks, standards, check\_assays

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-03-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Moderate gold grade of 4.97 g/t over 4.40 m from regional exploration, indicating prospectivity at Boot Project's Hammer Zone.

- Positive factor: High-grade gold

Evidence · table

> 4.97

Context: 4.40

### 25BTL050

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Boot \(Hammer Zone\) · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: 25BTL050
- Project: Boot \(Hammer Zone\)
- Commodity: gold
- Ticker: BTO

#### Geometry

- Grade: 12.26
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 2.55 m
- From: 178.6 m
- To: 181.15 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Mining Method: underground

#### QA/QC

- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: blanks, standards, check\_assays

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-03-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Strong gold grade of 12.26 g/t over 2.55 m from regional exploration, indicating good prospectivity at Boot Project's Hammer Zone.

- Positive factor: High-grade gold

Evidence · table

> 12.26

Context: 2.55

### 25BTL050

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Boot \(Hammer Zone\) · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: 25BTL050
- Project: Boot \(Hammer Zone\)
- Commodity: gold
- Ticker: BTO

#### Geometry

- Grade: 47.7
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 0.65 m
- From: 179.4 m
- To: 180.05 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Mining Method: underground

#### QA/QC

- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: blanks, standards, check\_assays

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-03-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Exceptional high-grade sub-interval of 47.70 g/t gold over 0.65 m, indicating a very rich narrow vein.

- Positive factor: Bonanza Intercept

- Positive factor: Exceptional high-grade gold

Evidence · table

> 47.7

Context: 0.65

### 25BTL058

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Boot \(Rooster Lake Zone\) · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: 25BTL058
- Project: Boot \(Rooster Lake Zone\)
- Commodity: gold
- Ticker: BTO

#### Geometry

- Grade: 3.4
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 10.15 m
- From: 148.3 m
- To: 158.45 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Mining Method: underground

#### QA/QC

- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: blanks, standards, check\_assays

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-03-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Moderate gold grade of 3.40 g/t over 10.15 m from regional exploration, indicating prospectivity at Boot Project's Rooster Lake Zone.

- Positive factor: Moderate grade gold

- Positive factor: Good width

Evidence · table

> 3.40

Context: 10.15

### 25BTL058

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Boot \(Rooster Lake Zone\) · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: 25BTL058
- Project: Boot \(Rooster Lake Zone\)
- Commodity: gold
- Ticker: BTO

#### Geometry

- Grade: 11.48
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 1.05 m
- From: 152.65 m
- To: 153.7 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Mining Method: underground

#### QA/QC

- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: blanks, standards, check\_assays

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-03-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Strong gold grade of 11.48 g/t over 1.05 m, indicating a higher-grade zone within the broader intercept.

- Positive factor: High-grade gold

Evidence · table

> 11.48

Context: 1.05

### 25BTL061

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Boot \(Scorpion Lake South Zone\) · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: 25BTL061
- Project: Boot \(Scorpion Lake South Zone\)
- Commodity: gold
- Ticker: BTO

#### Geometry

- Grade: 4.82
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 4.9 m
- From: 28.4 m
- To: 33.3 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: blanks, standards, check\_assays

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-03-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Moderate gold grade of 4.82 g/t over 4.90 m at shallow depth from regional exploration, indicating prospectivity at Boot Project's Scorpion Lake South Zone.

- Positive factor: High-grade gold

- Positive factor: Shallow depth

Evidence · table

> 4.82

Context: 4.90

### 25GRL224

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George \(Dragon South Zone\) · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: 25GRL224
- Project: George \(Dragon South Zone\)
- Commodity: gold
- Ticker: BTO

#### Geometry

- Grade: 10.42
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 5.65 m
- From: 10.75 m
- To: 16.4 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: blanks, standards, check\_assays

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-03-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Strong gold grade of 10.42 g/t over 5.65 m at very shallow depth, indicating new shallow mineralization amenable to open pit mining at George Project's Dragon South Zone.

- Positive factor: High-grade gold

- Positive factor: Good width

- Positive factor: Shallow depth

- Positive factor: Open pit potential

Evidence · table

> 10.42

Context: 5.65

### 25GRL225

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George \(Tupiq North Zone\) · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: 25GRL225
- Project: George \(Tupiq North Zone\)
- Commodity: gold
- Ticker: BTO

#### Geometry

- Grade: 3.14
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 3.96 m
- From: 290.22 m
- To: 294.18 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Mining Method: underground

#### QA/QC

- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: blanks, standards, check\_assays

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-03-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Moderate gold grade of 3.14 g/t over 3.96 m from regional exploration, reaffirming prospectivity at George Project's Tupiq North Zone.

- Positive factor: Moderate grade gold

Evidence · table

> 3.14

Context: 3.96

### Fact 48

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Llama · gold

#### Identity

- Project: Llama
- Commodity: gold
- Ticker: BTO

#### Geometry

- Grade: 7.72
- Grade Unit: g/t

#### QA/QC

- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: blanks, standards, check\_assays

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-03-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Existing Indicated Mineral Resource at Llama with high-grade gold, providing a strong base for mine planning.

- Positive factor: Indicated Resource

- Positive factor: High-grade gold

- Positive factor: QP/CP Signed

Evidence · text

> The existing Indicated Mineral Resource estimate at Llama is 3.04 million tonnes grading 7.72 g/t gold for a total of 760,000 ounces of gold

### Fact 49

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Llama · gold

#### Identity

- Project: Llama
- Commodity: gold
- Ticker: BTO

#### Geometry

- Grade: 11
- Grade Unit: g/t

#### QA/QC

- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: blanks, standards, check\_assays

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-03-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Existing Inferred Mineral Resource at Llama with very high-grade gold, representing significant potential for future conversion to higher confidence categories.

- Positive factor: High-grade gold

- Positive factor: QP/CP Signed

- Negative factor: Inferred Resource

Evidence · text

> The existing Inferred Mineral Resource estimate at Llama is 1.79 million tonnes grading 11.00 g/t gold for a total of 637,000 ounces of gold.

### Fact 50

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Nuvuyak · gold

#### Identity

- Project: Nuvuyak
- Commodity: gold
- Ticker: BTO

#### Geometry

- Grade: 8.26
- Grade Unit: g/t

#### QA/QC

- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: blanks, standards, check\_assays

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-03-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Existing Inferred Mineral Resource at Nuvuyak with high-grade gold, indicating significant exploration potential for future mine life extension.

- Positive factor: High-grade gold

- Positive factor: QP/CP Signed

- Negative factor: Inferred Resource

Evidence · text

> The existing Inferred Mineral Resource estimate at Nuvuyak is 2.63 million tonnes grading 8.26 g/t gold for a total of 700,000 ounces of gold.

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