Blue Star Reports Completion of 2026 Phase 2 Drilling Program and Auma Results Including 4.3 m of 6.06 g/t Au and 2.7 m of 6.23 g/t Au

Original announcement by newsfile on Sep 21, 2026

Bullish

Company: Blue Star Gold Corp.
Ticker: BAU
Exchange: Unavailable
Region: Nunavut
Primary commodity: Gold
Secondary commodities: Copper
Document categories: Drill results, Other
Extracted: 2026-09-21 12:06:06 UTC

Atlas analysis published: Sep 21, 2026

Minestarters Atlas analysis

Summary

Blue Star Gold Corp. has completed its 2026 Phase 2 drilling program, reporting high-grade gold intercepts at the Auma Bamako target, including 4.3 m at 6.06 g/t Au. The program also successfully confirmed mineralization at the Penny Lane prospect with the first drill holes.

Reasoning: Strong high-grade gold intercepts and successful first drilling at a new prospect (Penny Lane) demonstrate significant exploration progress.

Positive factors

High-grade gold intercepts at Bamako target
Confirmation of mineralized structure at Penny Lane prospect
Step-out drilling confirms continuity of mineralization

Negative factors

Some holes (26ABD009, 26ABD010) returned no significant gold values

Facts used in scoring: 11

Classification and evidence

Bonanza Interceptpositive

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

Why it applies: 35.40 g/t Au and 25.20 g/t Au are exceptionally high grades.

Evidence · text

“assaying 35.40 g/t Au and 25.20 g/t Au”

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: The release details QA/QC procedures including standards, blanks, and duplicates.

Evidence · text

“including the insertion of certified standards, blanks and duplicates into the sample stream.”

Step-Out Extensionpositive

Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.

Why it applies: Drilling at Penny Lane confirms a mineralized structure 1,200m from Bamako.

Evidence · text

“first drilling of this prospect located 1,200 metres southwest of the Bamako Target”

Extracted facts

Stored fact records: 11. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.

Drill Results (11)

26ABD006Auma · goldGrade: 6.06Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 4.3 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: 26ABD006
Project: Auma
Commodity: gold
Region: canada_nu
Reported Region: canada_nu
Ticker: BAU

Geometry

Grade: 6.06
Grade Unit: g/t
Intercept: 4.3 m
From: 82.7 m
To: 87 m
Hole Depth: 185 m
Intercept Depth: 82.7 m

Classification

Program: exploration
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: 26ABD006:82.7-87
Mining Method: unknown

Location

Location: Bamako
Easting: 491997
Northing: 7446204
Elevation: 462 m
Azimuth: 80 °
Dip: -60 °
Loc. Confidence: high
Loc. Source: document

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

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

Dates

Event date: 2026-09-21T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: 6.06 g/t Au over 4.3 m is a strong intercept for an orogenic gold system.

Positive factors

High grade intercept

Evidence · text

“26ABD006 returned 4.3 metres (m) of 6.06 grams per tonne gold (g/t) from 82.7 metres downhole”

Tags used in scoring

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

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

26ABD006Auma · goldGrade: 35.4Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.3 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: 26ABD006
Project: Auma
Commodity: gold
Region: canada_nu
Reported Region: canada_nu
Ticker: BAU

Geometry

Grade: 35.4
Grade Unit: g/t
Intercept: 0.3 m
Hole Depth: 185 m

Classification

Program: exploration
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: 26ABD006:82.7-87.0
Mining Method: unknown

Location

Location: Bamako
Easting: 491997
Northing: 7446204
Elevation: 462 m
Azimuth: 80 °
Dip: -60 °
Loc. Confidence: high
Loc. Source: document

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

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

Dates

Event date: 2026-09-21T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: 35.4 g/t Au is an exceptionally high grade interval.

Positive factors

Bonanza grade

Evidence · text

“including two 0.3 m vein intervals assaying 35.40 g/t Au”

Tags used in scoring

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

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

26ABD006Auma · goldGrade: 25.2Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.3 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: 26ABD006
Project: Auma
Commodity: gold
Region: canada_nu
Reported Region: canada_nu
Ticker: BAU

Geometry

Grade: 25.2
Grade Unit: g/t
Intercept: 0.3 m
Hole Depth: 185 m

Classification

Program: exploration
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: 26ABD006:82.7-87.0
Mining Method: unknown

Location

Location: Bamako
Easting: 491997
Northing: 7446204
Elevation: 462 m
Azimuth: 80 °
Dip: -60 °
Loc. Confidence: high
Loc. Source: document

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

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

Dates

Event date: 2026-09-21T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: 25.2 g/t Au is an exceptionally high grade interval.

Positive factors

Bonanza grade

Evidence · text

“and 25.20 g/t Au”

Tags used in scoring

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

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

26ABD008Auma · goldGrade: 6.23Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2.7 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: 26ABD008
Project: Auma
Commodity: gold
Region: canada_nu
Reported Region: canada_nu
Ticker: BAU

Geometry

Grade: 6.23
Grade Unit: g/t
Intercept: 2.7 m
From: 60.1 m
To: 62.8 m
Hole Depth: 232.6 m
Intercept Depth: 60.1 m

Classification

Program: exploration
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: 26ABD008:60.1-62.8
Mining Method: unknown

Location

Location: Bamako
Easting: 492005
Northing: 7446163
Elevation: 462 m
Azimuth: 78 °
Dip: -49 °
Loc. Confidence: high
Loc. Source: document

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

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

Dates

Event date: 2026-09-21T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: 6.23 g/t Au over 2.7 m is a strong intercept.

Positive factors

Strong grade

Evidence · text

“returned 2.7 m of 6.23 g/t Au”

Tags used in scoring

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

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

26ABD008Auma · goldGrade: 19.75Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.6 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: 26ABD008
Project: Auma
Commodity: gold
Region: canada_nu
Reported Region: canada_nu
Ticker: BAU

Geometry

Grade: 19.75
Grade Unit: g/t
Intercept: 0.6 m
Hole Depth: 232.6 m

Classification

Program: exploration
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: 26ABD008:60.1-62.8
Mining Method: unknown

Location

Location: Bamako
Easting: 492005
Northing: 7446163
Elevation: 462 m
Azimuth: 78 °
Dip: -49 °
Loc. Confidence: high
Loc. Source: document

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

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

Dates

Event date: 2026-09-21T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: 19.75 g/t Au is a high-grade sub-interval.

Positive factors

Bonanza grade

Evidence · text

“includes 0.6 m of 19.75 g/t Au”

Tags used in scoring

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

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

26ABD008Auma · goldGrade: 3.67Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2.4 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: 26ABD008
Project: Auma
Commodity: gold
Region: canada_nu
Reported Region: canada_nu
Ticker: BAU

Geometry

Grade: 3.67
Grade Unit: g/t
Intercept: 2.4 m
From: 96.2 m
To: 98.6 m
Hole Depth: 232.6 m
Intercept Depth: 96.2 m

Classification

Program: exploration
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: 26ABD008:96.2-98.6
Mining Method: unknown

Location

Location: Bamako
Easting: 492005
Northing: 7446163
Elevation: 462 m
Azimuth: 78 °
Dip: -49 °
Loc. Confidence: high
Loc. Source: document

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

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

Dates

Event date: 2026-09-21T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: 3.67 g/t Au is a moderate grade intercept.

Evidence · text

“and 2.4 m of 3.67 g/t Au”

Tags used in scoring

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

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

26ABD008Auma · goldGrade: 15.75Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.4 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: 26ABD008
Project: Auma
Commodity: gold
Region: canada_nu
Reported Region: canada_nu
Ticker: BAU

Geometry

Grade: 15.75
Grade Unit: g/t
Intercept: 0.4 m
Hole Depth: 232.6 m

Classification

Program: exploration
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: 26ABD008:96.2-98.6
Mining Method: unknown

Location

Location: Bamako
Easting: 492005
Northing: 7446163
Elevation: 462 m
Azimuth: 78 °
Dip: -49 °
Loc. Confidence: high
Loc. Source: document

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

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

Dates

Event date: 2026-09-21T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: 15.75 g/t Au is a high-grade sub-interval.

Positive factors

Bonanza grade

Evidence · text

“includes 0.4 m of 15.75 g/t Au”

Tags used in scoring

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

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

26APD012The follow up results from the Auma Bamako target continue to strengthen our interpretation of a significant gold-bearing · goldGrade: 2.73Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2.7 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: 26APD012
Project: The follow up results from the Auma Bamako target continue to strengthen our interpretation of a significant gold-bearing
Commodity: gold
Region: canada_nu
Reported Region: canada_nu
Ticker: BAU

Geometry

Grade: 2.73
Grade Unit: g/t
Intercept: 2.7 m
From: 37.5 m
To: 40.2 m
Hole Depth: 66.48 m
Intercept Depth: 37.5 m

Classification

Program: exploration
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: 26APD012:37.5-40.2
Mining Method: unknown

Location

Location: Penny Lane
Easting: 491277
Northing: 7445340
Elevation: 463 m
Azimuth: 271 °
Dip: -48 °
Loc. Confidence: high
Loc. Source: document

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

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

Dates

Event date: 2026-09-21T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: 2.73 g/t Au at Penny Lane confirms mineralization in the first drill holes of this prospect.

Positive factors

First drilling success

Evidence · text

“returned 2.7 m of 2.73 g/t Au from 37.5 metres downhole”

Tags used in scoring

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

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

26APD012The follow up results from the Auma Bamako target continue to strengthen our interpretation of a significant gold-bearing · copperGrade: 0.101Grade Unit: %Intercept: 2.7 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: 26APD012
Project: The follow up results from the Auma Bamako target continue to strengthen our interpretation of a significant gold-bearing
Commodity: copper
Region: canada_nu
Reported Region: canada_nu
Ticker: BAU

Geometry

Grade: 0.101
Grade Unit: %
Intercept: 2.7 m
From: 37.5 m
To: 40.2 m
Hole Depth: 66.48 m
Intercept Depth: 37.5 m

Classification

Program: exploration
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: 26APD012:37.5-40.2
Mining Method: unknown

Location

Location: Penny Lane
Easting: 491277
Northing: 7445340
Elevation: 463 m
Azimuth: 271 °
Dip: -48 °
Loc. Confidence: high
Loc. Source: document

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

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

Dates

Event date: 2026-09-21T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: 0.101% Cu is a trace amount but confirms base metal presence at Penny Lane.

Evidence · text

“and 0.101% Cu from 37.5 metres downhole”

Tags used in scoring

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

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

26APD013Auma · goldGrade: 0.98Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 3 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: 26APD013
Project: Auma
Commodity: gold
Region: canada_nu
Reported Region: canada_nu
Ticker: BAU

Geometry

Grade: 0.98
Grade Unit: g/t
Intercept: 3 m
From: 45.1 m
To: 48.1 m
Hole Depth: 68 m
Intercept Depth: 45.1 m

Classification

Program: exploration
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: 26APD013:45.1-48.1
Mining Method: unknown

Location

Location: Penny Lane
Easting: 491277
Northing: 7445340
Elevation: 463 m
Azimuth: 271 °
Dip: -76 °
Loc. Confidence: high
Loc. Source: document

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

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

Dates

Event date: 2026-09-21T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: 0.98 g/t Au over 3.0 m confirms the down-dip continuation of the structure.

Positive factors

Down-dip continuity

Evidence · text

“returning 3.0 m of 0.98 g/t Au”

Tags used in scoring

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

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

26APD013Auma · copperGrade: 0.212Grade Unit: %Intercept: 3 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: 26APD013
Project: Auma
Commodity: copper
Region: canada_nu
Reported Region: canada_nu
Ticker: BAU

Geometry

Grade: 0.212
Grade Unit: %
Intercept: 3 m
From: 45.1 m
To: 48.1 m
Hole Depth: 68 m
Intercept Depth: 45.1 m

Classification

Program: exploration
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: 26APD013:45.1-48.1
Mining Method: unknown

Location

Location: Penny Lane
Easting: 491277
Northing: 7445340
Elevation: 463 m
Azimuth: 271 °
Dip: -76 °
Loc. Confidence: high
Loc. Source: document

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

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

Dates

Event date: 2026-09-21T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: 0.212% Cu is a modest but encouraging copper grade for this target.

Evidence · text

“and 0.212% Cu from 45.1 metres downhole”

Tags used in scoring

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

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

How Atlas produces this analysis

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