Blossom Gold Intercepts 106.8m at 0.42gAu/t and 44.8m at 1.22gAu/t, and Extends Near-Surface Mineralization at its Rosebud Open-Pit Heap-Leach Project

Original announcement by globenewswire on

Company
Blossom Gold Inc.
Ticker
BGAU
Exchange
Unavailable
Region
Nevada
Primary commodity
Gold
Secondary commodities
None reported
Document categories
Drill results
Extracted
2026-09-24 10:33:31 UTC

Analysis by Minestarters Atlas

Atlas analysis published:

Minestarters Atlas analysis

Summary

Blossom Gold Inc. announced further drill results from its 2026 exploration program at the Rosebud Open-Pit Heap-Leach Project in Pershing County, Nevada. Highlights include 106.8m at 0.42gAu/t and 44.8m at 1.22gAu/t, extending near-surface mineralization and confirming thick gold mineralization around historic mined zones. The results support an updated Mineral Resource Estimate expected in Q1 2027.

Reasoning: Blossom Gold reports significant new drill intercepts that confirm and extend gold mineralization at its Rosebud project, including a maiden hole in the Northwest Zone, supporting the open-pit heap-leach development vision and an upcoming resource update.

Positive factors

  • True Width Disclosed
  • QA/QC Disclosed
  • Step-Out Extension
  • Infill Drilling

Low confidence — this extraction should be reviewed alongside the original source.

Facts used in scoring: 24

Classification and evidence

True Width Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: The document explicitly states 'All intervals Blossom reports will be true thicknesses unless otherwise noted' and provides 'True Thickness m' in the tables.

Evidence · text

“All intervals Blossom reports will be true thicknesses unless otherwise noted.”

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: The release includes a detailed 'Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC)' section, mentioning MSALABS accreditation to ISO 17025, insertion of standards and blanks, and confirmation by chemical analysis.

Evidence · text

“Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) Core from the field is logged, photographed and cut with halved drill core samples bagged and sealed for pick-up by MSALABS in Elko, Nevada for preparation and analysis. MSALABS is accredited to ISO 17025 standards for gold and silver assays. All analytical methods include quality control standards and blanks inserted at set frequencies.”

Step-Out Extensionpositive

Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.

Why it applies: The document reports a 'Maiden Northwest Zone hole' (BG26-033) which 'points to a potential shallow zone across the north part of the deposit', indicating an extension of mineralization into a new area.

Evidence · text

“Maiden Northwest Zone hole: BG26-033 intersected 18.5m @ 0.20gAu/t from 38.9m, starting at the upper bedrock contact. This may be part of a shallow zone of mineralization extending across the north part of the deposit.”

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: The program is described as 'continued expansion and infill success' and mentions an 'underground infill program' and 'resource expansion and infill holes going forward'.

Evidence · text

“continued expansion and infill success across the South, East and Northwest Zones.”

Refractory Orenegative

Ore requires oxidation/pressure treatment before recovery — a processing and recovery risk.

Why it applies: The document mentions 'gold grade extending to or near the top of bedrock. The oxidized domain extends to depths ranging from 20-75 meters below the surface' and 'Gold mineralization intercepted by these two drill holes is in the non-oxidized domain', implying the presence of non-oxidized (potentially refractory) material.

Evidence · text

“Gold mineralization intercepted by these two drill holes is in the non-oxidized domain.”

Extracted facts

Stored fact records: 24. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.

Drill Results (24)

BG26-031Rosebud · goldGrade: 1.224Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 44.8 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
BG26-031
Project
Rosebud
Commodity
gold
Region
usa_nv
Reported Region
usa_nv
Ticker
BGAU

Geometry

Grade
1.224
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
44.8 m
True Width
44.8 m
From
149.8 m
To
194.6 m
Intercept Depth
149.8 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
BG26-031:149.8-194.6
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
South Zone
Dip
-55 °
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSALABS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.17
Cutoff Unit
g/t

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-24T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows strong gold grade over a significant width, confirming thick mineralization in the South Zone, which is positive for the open-pit vision.

Positive factors

  • Strong Grade
  • Good Width
  • True Width Disclosed
  • QA/QC Disclosed

Evidence · table

“1.224”

Context: 149.8

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: true_width_m is 44.8

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Our first hole in the Northwest Zone also found gold mineralization starting at the upper bedrock contact, which points "

BG26-031Rosebud · goldGrade: 1.882Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 12.6 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
BG26-031
Project
Rosebud
Commodity
gold
Region
usa_nv
Reported Region
usa_nv
Ticker
BGAU

Geometry

Grade
1.882
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
12.6 m
True Width
12.6 m
From
151.9 m
To
164.5 m
Intercept Depth
151.9 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
BG26-031:151.9-164.5
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
South Zone
Dip
-55 °
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSALABS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.17
Cutoff Unit
g/t

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-24T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A high-grade sub-interval within a broader zone, indicating localized higher-grade mineralization.

Positive factors

  • Strong Grade
  • True Width Disclosed
  • QA/QC Disclosed

Evidence · table

“1.882”

Context: 151.9

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: true_width_m is 12.6

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Our first hole in the Northwest Zone also found gold mineralization starting at the upper bedrock contact, which points "

BG26-031Rosebud · goldGrade: 2.62Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 8 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
BG26-031
Project
Rosebud
Commodity
gold
Region
usa_nv
Reported Region
usa_nv
Ticker
BGAU

Geometry

Grade
2.62
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
8 m
True Width
8 m
From
177 m
To
185 m
Intercept Depth
177 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
BG26-031:177-185
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
South Zone
Dip
-55 °
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSALABS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.17
Cutoff Unit
g/t

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-24T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Another high-grade sub-interval, further supporting the presence of higher-grade zones within the broader mineralization.

Positive factors

  • Strong Grade
  • True Width Disclosed
  • QA/QC Disclosed

Evidence · table

“2.620”

Context: 177.0

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: true_width_m is 8

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Our first hole in the Northwest Zone also found gold mineralization starting at the upper bedrock contact, which points "

BG26-031Rosebud · goldGrade: 5.064Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 3.2 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
BG26-031
Project
Rosebud
Commodity
gold
Region
usa_nv
Reported Region
usa_nv
Ticker
BGAU

Geometry

Grade
5.064
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
3.2 m
True Width
3.2 m
From
181.8 m
To
185 m
Intercept Depth
181.8 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
BG26-031:181.8-185
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
South Zone
Dip
-55 °
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSALABS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.17
Cutoff Unit
g/t

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-24T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This bonanza-grade sub-interval, though narrow, indicates very high-grade pockets within the South Zone, which is highly positive.

Positive factors

  • Bonanza Intercept
  • True Width Disclosed
  • QA/QC Disclosed

Evidence · table

“5.064”

Context: 181.8

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: true_width_m is 3.2

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Our first hole in the Northwest Zone also found gold mineralization starting at the upper bedrock contact, which points "

BG26-041Rosebud · goldGrade: 0.215Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 60.7 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
BG26-041
Project
Rosebud
Commodity
gold
Region
usa_nv
Reported Region
usa_nv
Ticker
BGAU

Geometry

Grade
0.215
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
60.7 m
True Width
60.7 m
From
8.7 m
To
69.4 m
Intercept Depth
8.7 m

Classification

Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
BG26-041:8.7-69.4
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
South Zone
Dip
-45 °
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSALABS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.17
Cutoff Unit
g/t

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-24T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A broad intercept of weak gold mineralization, indicating a large volume of lower-grade material suitable for bulk mining.

Positive factors

  • Good Width
  • True Width Disclosed
  • QA/QC Disclosed

Evidence · table

“0.215”

Context: 8.7

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: true_width_m is 60.7

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Our first hole in the Northwest Zone also found gold mineralization starting at the upper bedrock contact, which points "

BG26-041Rosebud · goldGrade: 0.365Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 13 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
BG26-041
Project
Rosebud
Commodity
gold
Region
usa_nv
Reported Region
usa_nv
Ticker
BGAU

Geometry

Grade
0.365
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
13 m
True Width
13 m
From
50.6 m
To
63.6 m
Intercept Depth
50.6 m

Classification

Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
BG26-041:50.6-63.6
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
South Zone
Dip
-45 °
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSALABS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.17
Cutoff Unit
g/t

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-24T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A moderate-grade sub-interval within the broader low-grade zone, contributing to the overall resource potential.

Positive factors

  • Moderate Grade
  • True Width Disclosed
  • QA/QC Disclosed

Evidence · table

“0.365”

Context: 50.6

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: true_width_m is 13

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Our first hole in the Northwest Zone also found gold mineralization starting at the upper bedrock contact, which points "

RC26-009Rosebud · goldGrade: 0.327Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 60.1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
RC26-009
Project
Rosebud
Commodity
gold
Region
usa_nv
Reported Region
usa_nv
Ticker
BGAU

Geometry

Grade
0.327
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
60.1 m
True Width
60.1 m
From
0 m
To
60.1 m
Intercept Depth
0 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
RC26-009:0-60.1
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
South Zone
Dip
-80 °
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSALABS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.17
Cutoff Unit
g/t

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-24T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A significant near-surface intercept, supporting the open-pit heap-leach vision for the project.

Positive factors

  • Good Width
  • Near-Surface
  • True Width Disclosed
  • QA/QC Disclosed

Evidence · table

“0.327”

Context: 0.0

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: true_width_m is 60.1

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Our first hole in the Northwest Zone also found gold mineralization starting at the upper bedrock contact, which points "

RC26-009Rosebud · goldGrade: 0.682Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 19.6 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
RC26-009
Project
Rosebud
Commodity
gold
Region
usa_nv
Reported Region
usa_nv
Ticker
BGAU

Geometry

Grade
0.682
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
19.6 m
True Width
19.6 m
From
40.5 m
To
60.1 m
Intercept Depth
40.5 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
RC26-009:40.5-60.1
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
South Zone
Dip
-80 °
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSALABS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.17
Cutoff Unit
g/t

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-24T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A higher-grade sub-interval within the near-surface mineralization, enhancing the overall economic potential.

Positive factors

  • Moderate Grade
  • Good Width
  • True Width Disclosed
  • QA/QC Disclosed

Evidence · table

“0.682”

Context: 40.5

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: true_width_m is 19.6

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Our first hole in the Northwest Zone also found gold mineralization starting at the upper bedrock contact, which points "

RC26-009Rosebud · goldGrade: 0.44Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 6 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
RC26-009
Project
Rosebud
Commodity
gold
Region
usa_nv
Reported Region
usa_nv
Ticker
BGAU

Geometry

Grade
0.44
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
6 m
True Width
6 m
From
118.6 m
To
124.7 m
Intercept Depth
118.6 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
RC26-009:118.6-124.7
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
South Zone
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSALABS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.17
Cutoff Unit
g/t

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-24T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A narrow intercept of moderate-grade gold, contributing to the overall understanding of mineralization continuity.

Positive factors

  • Moderate Grade
  • True Width Disclosed
  • QA/QC Disclosed

Evidence · table

“0.440”

Context: 118.6

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: true_width_m is 6

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Our first hole in the Northwest Zone also found gold mineralization starting at the upper bedrock contact, which points "

RC26-009Rosebud · goldGrade: 0.472Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 9 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
RC26-009
Project
Rosebud
Commodity
gold
Region
usa_nv
Reported Region
usa_nv
Ticker
BGAU

Geometry

Grade
0.472
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
9 m
True Width
9 m
From
132.2 m
To
141.2 m
Intercept Depth
132.2 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
RC26-009:132.2-141.2
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
South Zone
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSALABS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.17
Cutoff Unit
g/t

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-24T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Another moderate-grade intercept, adding to the known mineralization in the South Zone.

Positive factors

  • Moderate Grade
  • True Width Disclosed
  • QA/QC Disclosed

Evidence · table

“0.472”

Context: 132.2

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: true_width_m is 9

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Our first hole in the Northwest Zone also found gold mineralization starting at the upper bedrock contact, which points "

RC26-010Rosebud · goldGrade: 0.244Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 14.6 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
RC26-010
Project
Rosebud
Commodity
gold
Region
usa_nv
Reported Region
usa_nv
Ticker
BGAU

Geometry

Grade
0.244
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
14.6 m
True Width
14.6 m
From
27.6 m
To
42.2 m
Intercept Depth
27.6 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
RC26-010:27.6-42.2
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
South Zone
Dip
-60 °
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSALABS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.17
Cutoff Unit
g/t

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-24T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A near-surface intercept of weak gold mineralization, contributing to the open-pit potential.

Positive factors

  • Moderate Width
  • True Width Disclosed
  • QA/QC Disclosed

Evidence · table

“0.244”

Context: 27.6

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: true_width_m is 14.6

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Our first hole in the Northwest Zone also found gold mineralization starting at the upper bedrock contact, which points "

RC26-010Rosebud · goldGrade: 0.174Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 15.9 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
RC26-010
Project
Rosebud
Commodity
gold
Region
usa_nv
Reported Region
usa_nv
Ticker
BGAU

Geometry

Grade
0.174
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
15.9 m
True Width
15.9 m
From
123.1 m
To
139 m
Intercept Depth
123.1 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
RC26-010:123.1-139
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
South Zone
Dip
-60 °
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSALABS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.17
Cutoff Unit
g/t

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-24T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A low-grade intercept, indicating the presence of mineralization below the stated cutoff, which could be relevant for bulk mining scenarios.

Positive factors

  • Moderate Width
  • True Width Disclosed
  • QA/QC Disclosed

Evidence · table

“0.174”

Context: 123.1

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: true_width_m is 15.9

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Our first hole in the Northwest Zone also found gold mineralization starting at the upper bedrock contact, which points "

RC26-010Rosebud · goldGrade: 0.312Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 24.1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
RC26-010
Project
Rosebud
Commodity
gold
Region
usa_nv
Reported Region
usa_nv
Ticker
BGAU

Geometry

Grade
0.312
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
24.1 m
True Width
24.1 m
From
156.3 m
To
180.4 m
Intercept Depth
156.3 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
RC26-010:156.3-180.4
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
South Zone
Dip
-60 °
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSALABS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.17
Cutoff Unit
g/t

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-24T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A good width intercept of moderate-grade gold, contributing to the overall resource potential in the South Zone.

Positive factors

  • Good Width
  • True Width Disclosed
  • QA/QC Disclosed

Evidence · table

“0.312”

Context: 156.3

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: true_width_m is 24.1

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Our first hole in the Northwest Zone also found gold mineralization starting at the upper bedrock contact, which points "

BG26-039Rosebud · goldGrade: 0.252Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 118.4 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
BG26-039
Project
Rosebud
Commodity
gold
Region
usa_nv
Reported Region
usa_nv
Ticker
BGAU

Geometry

Grade
0.252
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
118.4 m
True Width
118.4 m
From
49.3 m
To
167.7 m
Intercept Depth
49.3 m

Classification

Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
BG26-039:49.3-167.7
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
East Zone
Dip
-75 °
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSALABS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.17
Cutoff Unit
g/t

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-24T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: An exceptionally wide intercept of weak gold mineralization, indicating a large volume of mineralized material in the East Zone.

Positive factors

  • Exceptional Width
  • True Width Disclosed
  • QA/QC Disclosed

Evidence · table

“0.252”

Context: 49.3

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: true_width_m is 118.4

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Our first hole in the Northwest Zone also found gold mineralization starting at the upper bedrock contact, which points "

BG26-039Rosebud · goldGrade: 0.394Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 21.7 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
BG26-039
Project
Rosebud
Commodity
gold
Region
usa_nv
Reported Region
usa_nv
Ticker
BGAU

Geometry

Grade
0.394
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
21.7 m
True Width
21.7 m
From
50.8 m
To
72.5 m
Intercept Depth
50.8 m

Classification

Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
BG26-039:50.8-72.5
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
East Zone
Dip
-75 °
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSALABS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.17
Cutoff Unit
g/t

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-24T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A good width sub-interval with moderate gold grade, contributing to the overall mineralization in the East Zone.

Positive factors

  • Moderate Grade
  • Good Width
  • True Width Disclosed
  • QA/QC Disclosed

Evidence · table

“0.394”

Context: 50.8

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: true_width_m is 21.7

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Our first hole in the Northwest Zone also found gold mineralization starting at the upper bedrock contact, which points "

BG26-039Rosebud · goldGrade: 0.337Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 12.1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
BG26-039
Project
Rosebud
Commodity
gold
Region
usa_nv
Reported Region
usa_nv
Ticker
BGAU

Geometry

Grade
0.337
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
12.1 m
True Width
12.1 m
From
99.2 m
To
111.2 m
Intercept Depth
99.2 m

Classification

Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
BG26-039:99.2-111.2
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
East Zone
Dip
-75 °
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSALABS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.17
Cutoff Unit
g/t

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-24T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A moderate-grade sub-interval, further defining the mineralization within the East Zone.

Positive factors

  • Moderate Grade
  • Moderate Width
  • True Width Disclosed
  • QA/QC Disclosed

Evidence · table

“0.337”

Context: 99.2

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: true_width_m is 12.1

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Our first hole in the Northwest Zone also found gold mineralization starting at the upper bedrock contact, which points "

BG26-039Rosebud · goldGrade: 0.283Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 15.9 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
BG26-039
Project
Rosebud
Commodity
gold
Region
usa_nv
Reported Region
usa_nv
Ticker
BGAU

Geometry

Grade
0.283
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
15.9 m
True Width
15.9 m
From
185.5 m
To
201.4 m
Intercept Depth
185.5 m

Classification

Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
BG26-039:185.5-201.4
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
East Zone
Dip
-75 °
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSALABS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.17
Cutoff Unit
g/t

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-24T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A moderate width intercept of weak gold mineralization, adding to the overall mineralized footprint.

Positive factors

  • Moderate Width
  • True Width Disclosed
  • QA/QC Disclosed

Evidence · table

“0.283”

Context: 185.5

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: true_width_m is 15.9

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Our first hole in the Northwest Zone also found gold mineralization starting at the upper bedrock contact, which points "

BG26-039Rosebud · goldGrade: 0.344Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 6.8 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
BG26-039
Project
Rosebud
Commodity
gold
Region
usa_nv
Reported Region
usa_nv
Ticker
BGAU

Geometry

Grade
0.344
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
6.8 m
True Width
6.8 m
From
207.3 m
To
214.1 m
Intercept Depth
207.3 m

Classification

Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
BG26-039:207.3-214.1
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
East Zone
Dip
-75 °
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSALABS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.17
Cutoff Unit
g/t

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-24T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A narrow intercept of moderate-grade gold, indicating continued mineralization at depth.

Positive factors

  • Moderate Grade
  • True Width Disclosed
  • QA/QC Disclosed

Evidence · table

“0.344”

Context: 207.3

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: true_width_m is 6.8

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Our first hole in the Northwest Zone also found gold mineralization starting at the upper bedrock contact, which points "

BG26-039Rosebud · goldGrade: 0.314Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 10.5 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
BG26-039
Project
Rosebud
Commodity
gold
Region
usa_nv
Reported Region
usa_nv
Ticker
BGAU

Geometry

Grade
0.314
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
10.5 m
True Width
10.5 m
From
218.8 m
To
229.3 m
Intercept Depth
218.8 m

Classification

Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
BG26-039:218.8-229.3
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
East Zone
Dip
-75 °
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSALABS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.17
Cutoff Unit
g/t

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-24T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A moderate-grade intercept, further extending the known mineralization in the East Zone.

Positive factors

  • Moderate Grade
  • Moderate Width
  • True Width Disclosed
  • QA/QC Disclosed

Evidence · table

“0.314”

Context: 218.8

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: true_width_m is 10.5

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Our first hole in the Northwest Zone also found gold mineralization starting at the upper bedrock contact, which points "

BG26-042Rosebud · goldGrade: 0.419Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 106.8 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
BG26-042
Project
Rosebud
Commodity
gold
Region
usa_nv
Reported Region
usa_nv
Ticker
BGAU

Geometry

Grade
0.419
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
106.8 m
True Width
106.8 m
From
74.8 m
To
181.6 m
Intercept Depth
74.8 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
BG26-042:74.8-181.6
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
East Zone
Dip
-55 °
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSALABS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.17
Cutoff Unit
g/t

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-24T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: An exceptionally wide intercept of moderate-grade gold, defining a broad halo of mineralization around historic mine workings, highly positive for bulk mining.

Positive factors

  • Exceptional Width
  • True Width Disclosed
  • QA/QC Disclosed

Evidence · table

“0.419”

Context: 74.8

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: true_width_m is 106.8

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Our first hole in the Northwest Zone also found gold mineralization starting at the upper bedrock contact, which points "

BG26-042Rosebud · goldGrade: 0.575Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 22.7 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
BG26-042
Project
Rosebud
Commodity
gold
Region
usa_nv
Reported Region
usa_nv
Ticker
BGAU

Geometry

Grade
0.575
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
22.7 m
True Width
22.7 m
From
119 m
To
141.7 m
Intercept Depth
119 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
BG26-042:119-141.7
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
East Zone
Dip
-55 °
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSALABS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.17
Cutoff Unit
g/t

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-24T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A good width sub-interval with moderate gold grade, enhancing the overall grade of the broad mineralization.

Positive factors

  • Moderate Grade
  • Good Width
  • True Width Disclosed
  • QA/QC Disclosed

Evidence · table

“0.575”

Context: 119.0

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: true_width_m is 22.7

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Our first hole in the Northwest Zone also found gold mineralization starting at the upper bedrock contact, which points "

BG26-042Rosebud · goldGrade: 0.716Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 24.2 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
BG26-042
Project
Rosebud
Commodity
gold
Region
usa_nv
Reported Region
usa_nv
Ticker
BGAU

Geometry

Grade
0.716
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
24.2 m
True Width
24.2 m
From
156 m
To
180.1 m
Intercept Depth
156 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
BG26-042:156-180.1
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
East Zone
Dip
-55 °
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSALABS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.17
Cutoff Unit
g/t

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-24T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Another good width sub-interval with moderate gold grade, further confirming the continuity of mineralization in the East Zone.

Positive factors

  • Moderate Grade
  • Good Width
  • True Width Disclosed
  • QA/QC Disclosed

Evidence · table

“0.716”

Context: 156.0

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: true_width_m is 24.2

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Our first hole in the Northwest Zone also found gold mineralization starting at the upper bedrock contact, which points "

BG26-042Rosebud · goldGrade: 0.291Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 7.6 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
BG26-042
Project
Rosebud
Commodity
gold
Region
usa_nv
Reported Region
usa_nv
Ticker
BGAU

Geometry

Grade
0.291
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
7.6 m
True Width
7.6 m
From
191.7 m
To
199.3 m
Intercept Depth
191.7 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
BG26-042:191.7-199.3
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
East Zone
Dip
-55 °
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSALABS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.17
Cutoff Unit
g/t

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-24T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A narrow intercept of weak gold mineralization, extending the known mineralized footprint.

Positive factors

  • Moderate Width
  • True Width Disclosed
  • QA/QC Disclosed

Evidence · table

“0.291”

Context: 191.7

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: true_width_m is 7.6

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Our first hole in the Northwest Zone also found gold mineralization starting at the upper bedrock contact, which points "

BG26-033Rosebud · goldGrade: 0.2Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 18.5 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
BG26-033
Project
Rosebud
Commodity
gold
Region
usa_nv
Reported Region
usa_nv
Ticker
BGAU

Geometry

Grade
0.2
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
18.5 m
True Width
18.5 m
From
38.9 m
To
57.4 m
Intercept Depth
38.9 m

Classification

Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
BG26-033:38.9-57.4
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Northwest Zone
Dip
-85 °
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSALABS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.17
Cutoff Unit
g/t

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-24T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This is the first hole in the Northwest Zone, indicating new near-surface gold mineralization and expanding the project's footprint, which is highly novel.

Positive factors

  • Maiden Hole
  • Near-Surface
  • True Width Disclosed
  • QA/QC Disclosed

Evidence · table

“0.200”

Context: 38.9

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: true_width_m is 18.5

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Our first hole in the Northwest Zone also found gold mineralization starting at the upper bedrock contact, which points "

How Atlas produces this analysis

Minestarters Atlas uses automated extraction to summarize mining announcements, identify reported measurements, and classify supporting evidence. Sentiment reflects the extracted narrative and classification rules; it is an interpretation, not a reported measurement. Evidence quotes and context are provided where available. Missing data, low-confidence results, and review flags indicate limitations. Check the original publisher announcement before relying on an interpretation.