Drilling preps for Golden Summit mine PFS

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Company
Freegold Ltd.
Ticker
Unavailable
Exchange
Unavailable
Region
Interior Alaska
Primary commodity
Gold
Secondary commodities
None reported
Document categories
Drill results, Resource update
Extracted
2026-10-15 22:06:59 UTC

Analysis by Minestarters Atlas

Atlas analysis published:

Minestarters Atlas analysis

Summary

Freegold Ltd. is conducting infill drilling at the Golden Summit project in Alaska to support a 2027 Pre-Feasibility Study. The company reported several high-grade drill intercepts and provided a detailed breakdown of its 30 million ounce gold resource across oxide, primary, and under-pit domains.

Reasoning: The document reports both new drill assay highlights and a detailed breakdown of existing resource categories to support an upcoming PFS.

Positive factors

  • Strong continuity of mineralization demonstrated in latest assays
  • Significant resource scale (30 million oz gold)
  • Infill drilling supporting upcoming PFS

Facts used in scoring: 24

Classification and evidence

Bonanza Interceptpositive

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

Why it applies: Hole GS2638 contains a 3m interval at 141.3 g/t gold.

Evidence · text

“three meters of 141.3 g/t gold in hole GS2638”

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: The company states infill drilling is being used to refine the geological model and strengthen resource confidence.

Evidence · text

“Infill drilling builds the geological, geotechnical, and metallurgical foundation”

Extracted facts

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

Drill Results (18)

GS2601Golden Summit · goldGrade: 1.48Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 131 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
GS2601
Project
Golden Summit
Commodity
gold
Region
usa_ak
Reported Region
usa_ak

Geometry

Grade
1.48
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
131 m
From
416.7 m
To
547.7 m
Intercept Depth
416.7 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
GS2601:416.7-547.7

Location

Location
Cleary
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-15T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Solid intercept with a significant high-grade spike.

Positive factors

  • Includes high-grade sub-interval

Evidence · text

“131 meters averaging 1.48 g/t gold from a depth of 416.7 meters, including 3.1 meters of 28.58 g/t gold in hole GS2601 (Cleary)”

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

GS2601Golden Summit · goldGrade: 28.58Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 3.1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
GS2601
Project
Golden Summit
Commodity
gold
Region
usa_ak
Reported Region
usa_ak

Geometry

Grade
28.58
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
3.1 m
From
416.7 m
To
419.8 m
Intercept Depth
416.7 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
GS2601:416.7-419.8

Location

Location
Cleary
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-15T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Very high grade sub-interval.

Positive factors

  • Bonanza grade intercept

Evidence · text

“3.1 meters of 28.58 g/t gold in hole GS2601 (Cleary)”

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

GS2607Golden Summit · goldGrade: 1.67Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 102.3 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
GS2607
Project
Golden Summit
Commodity
gold
Region
usa_ak
Reported Region
usa_ak

Geometry

Grade
1.67
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
102.3 m
From
331.7 m
To
434 m
Intercept Depth
331.7 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
GS2607:331.7-434

Location

Location
Dolphin
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-15T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Moderate grade over a significant width.

Positive factors

  • Includes high-grade sub-interval

Evidence · text

“102.3 meters averaging 1.67 g/t gold from a depth of 331.7 meters, including 62.1 meters of 2.08 g/t gold in hole GS2607 (Dolphin)”

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

GS2607Golden Summit · goldGrade: 2.08Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 62.1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
GS2607
Project
Golden Summit
Commodity
gold
Region
usa_ak
Reported Region
usa_ak

Geometry

Grade
2.08
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
62.1 m
From
331.7 m
To
393.8 m
Intercept Depth
331.7 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
GS2607:331.7-393.8

Location

Location
Dolphin
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-15T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Sub-interval grade is slightly higher than parent.

Evidence · text

“62.1 meters of 2.08 g/t gold in hole GS2607 (Dolphin)”

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

GS2622Golden Summit · goldGrade: 1.48Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 176.8 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
GS2622
Project
Golden Summit
Commodity
gold
Region
usa_ak
Reported Region
usa_ak

Geometry

Grade
1.48
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
176.8 m
From
389.2 m
To
566 m
Intercept Depth
389.2 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
GS2622:389.2-566

Location

Location
Dolphin
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-15T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Wide intercept with moderate grade.

Positive factors

  • Includes high-grade sub-interval

Evidence · text

“176.8 meters averaging 1.48 g/t gold from a depth of 389.2 meters, including 45.8 meters of 3.09 g/t gold in hole GS2622 (Dolphin)”

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

GS2622Golden Summit · goldGrade: 3.09Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 45.8 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
GS2622
Project
Golden Summit
Commodity
gold
Region
usa_ak
Reported Region
usa_ak

Geometry

Grade
3.09
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
45.8 m
From
389.2 m
To
435 m
Intercept Depth
389.2 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
GS2622:389.2-435

Location

Location
Dolphin
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-15T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Strong sub-interval.

Evidence · text

“45.8 meters of 3.09 g/t gold in hole GS2622 (Dolphin)”

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

GS2638Golden Summit · goldGrade: 3.59Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 143.7 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
GS2638
Project
Golden Summit
Commodity
gold
Region
usa_ak
Reported Region
usa_ak

Geometry

Grade
3.59
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
143.7 m
From
758 m
To
901.7 m
Intercept Depth
758 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
GS2638:758-901.7

Location

Location
Dolphin-WOW interface
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-15T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Very high grade sub-interval.

Positive factors

  • Bonanza intercept

Evidence · text

“143.7 meters averaging 3.59 g/t gold from a depth of 758 meters, including three meters of 141.3 g/t gold in hole GS2638 (Dolphin-WOW interface)”

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

GS2638Golden Summit · goldGrade: 141.3Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 3 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
GS2638
Project
Golden Summit
Commodity
gold
Region
usa_ak
Reported Region
usa_ak

Geometry

Grade
141.3
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
3 m
From
758 m
To
761 m
Intercept Depth
758 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
GS2638:758-761

Location

Location
Dolphin-WOW interface
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-15T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Exceptional grade.

Positive factors

  • Bonanza Intercept

Evidence · text

“three meters of 141.3 g/t gold in hole GS2638 (Dolphin-WOW interface)”

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

GS2634Golden Summit · goldGrade: 3.1Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 102.8 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
GS2634
Project
Golden Summit
Commodity
gold
Region
usa_ak
Reported Region
usa_ak

Geometry

Grade
3.1
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
102.8 m
From
460.2 m
To
563 m
Intercept Depth
460.2 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
GS2634:460.2-563

Location

Location
Cleary
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-15T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Strong intercept.

Positive factors

  • Includes high-grade sub-interval

Evidence · text

“102.8 meters averaging 3.1 g/t gold from a depth of 460.2 meters, including 55.9 meters of 5.18 g/t gold in hole GS2634 (Cleary)”

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

GS2634Golden Summit · goldGrade: 5.18Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 55.9 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
GS2634
Project
Golden Summit
Commodity
gold
Region
usa_ak
Reported Region
usa_ak

Geometry

Grade
5.18
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
55.9 m
From
460.2 m
To
516.1 m
Intercept Depth
460.2 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
GS2634:460.2-516.1

Location

Location
Cleary
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-15T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: High grade sub-interval.

Evidence · text

“55.9 meters of 5.18 g/t gold in hole GS2634 (Cleary)”

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

GS2641Golden Summit · goldGrade: 71.46Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 5.8 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
GS2641
Project
Golden Summit
Commodity
gold
Region
usa_ak
Reported Region
usa_ak

Geometry

Grade
71.46
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
5.8 m
From
154.5 m
To
160.3 m
Intercept Depth
154.5 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
GS2641:154.5-160.3

Location

Location
Cleary
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-15T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Exceptional grade.

Positive factors

  • Bonanza Intercept

Evidence · text

“5.8 meters averaging 71.46 g/t gold from a depth of 154.5 meters”

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

GS2647Golden Summit · goldGrade: 0.98Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 82.3 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
GS2647
Project
Golden Summit
Commodity
gold
Region
usa_ak
Reported Region
usa_ak

Geometry

Grade
0.98
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
82.3 m
From
136.2 m
To
218.5 m
Intercept Depth
136.2 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
GS2647:136.2-218.5

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-15T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Moderate grade intercept.

Evidence · text

“82.3 meters averaging 0.98 g/t gold from a depth of 136.2 meters”

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

GS2648Golden Summit · goldGrade: 1.67Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 30.5 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
GS2648
Project
Golden Summit
Commodity
gold
Region
usa_ak
Reported Region
usa_ak

Geometry

Grade
1.67
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
30.5 m
From
63.1 m
To
93.6 m
Intercept Depth
63.1 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
GS2648:63.1-93.6

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-15T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Solid intercept.

Evidence · text

“30.5 meters averaging 1.67 g/t gold from a depth of 63.1 meters”

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

GS2656Golden Summit · goldGrade: 1.24Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 213 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
GS2656
Project
Golden Summit
Commodity
gold
Region
usa_ak
Reported Region
usa_ak

Geometry

Grade
1.24
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
213 m
From
422 m
To
635 m
Intercept Depth
422 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
GS2656:422-635

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-15T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Large width intercept with high-grade core.

Positive factors

  • Includes high-grade sub-interval

Evidence · text

“213 meters averaging 1.24 g/t gold from a depth of 422 meters in hole GS2656, including 21 meters of 5.77 g/t gold”

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

GS2656Golden Summit · goldGrade: 5.77Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 21 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
GS2656
Project
Golden Summit
Commodity
gold
Region
usa_ak
Reported Region
usa_ak

Geometry

Grade
5.77
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
21 m
From
422 m
To
443 m
Intercept Depth
422 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
GS2656:422-443

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-15T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Strong sub-interval.

Evidence · text

“21 meters of 5.77 g/t gold”

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

GS2642Golden Summit · goldGrade: 1.81Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 5.5 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
GS2642
Project
Golden Summit
Commodity
gold
Region
usa_ak
Reported Region
usa_ak

Geometry

Grade
1.81
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
5.5 m
From
70.5 m
To
76 m
Intercept Depth
70.5 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
GS2642:70.5-76

Location

Location
Dolphin condemnation
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-15T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Condemnation hole result.

Evidence · text

“5.5 meters averaging 1.81 g/t gold from a depth of 70.5 meters in hole GS2642 (Dolphin condemnation)”

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

GS2643Golden Summit · goldGrade: 3.45Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 3 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
GS2643
Project
Golden Summit
Commodity
gold
Region
usa_ak
Reported Region
usa_ak

Geometry

Grade
3.45
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
3 m
From
134 m
To
137 m
Intercept Depth
134 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
GS2643:134-137

Location

Location
Dolphin condemnation
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-15T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Condemnation hole result.

Evidence · text

“Three meters averaging 3.45 g/t gold from a depth of 134 meters in hole GS2643 (Dolphin condemnation)”

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

GS2652Golden Summit · goldGrade: 2.1Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 9.1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
GS2652
Project
Golden Summit
Commodity
gold
Region
usa_ak
Reported Region
usa_ak

Geometry

Grade
2.1
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
9.1 m
From
270.4 m
To
279.5 m
Intercept Depth
270.4 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
GS2652:270.4-279.5

Location

Location
Cleary
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-15T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Condemnation hole result.

Evidence · text

“9.1 meters averaging 2.1 g/t gold from a depth of 270.4 meters in hole GS2652 (Cleary)”

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

Resource Estimates (6)

indicatedgoldTonnes: 63710000Grade: 0.45Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 920000Contained Unit: ozView all details
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Identity

Commodity
gold
Region
usa_ak
Reported Region
Interior Alaska

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Resource group id
resource:9b05e73e7834b8f29283
Deposit or zone
Oxide

Resource Data

Category
indicated
Tonnes
63710000
Grade
0.45
Grade Unit
g/t
Contained Metal
920000
Contained Unit
oz
Cutoff Grade
0.15
Cutoff Unit
g/t

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-15T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Large indicated resource component.

Evidence · text

“Oxide (at a 0.15 g/t cutoff grade): 63.71 million metric tons of indicated resource averaging 0.45 g/t (920,000 oz) gold”

Tags used in scoring

Indicated Resourcepositive

Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves.

Why it applies: category is "indicated"

Cut-off Disclosedpositive

Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated

No QP/CP Disclosurenegative

No Qualified Person or Competent Person named — lower credibility for the estimate. A QP/CP should be a member of a recognized professional association with relevant experience.

Why it applies: no Qualified or Competent Person is named anywhere in the release

PFS-Supportingneutral

Resource estimate prepared to support a Pre-Feasibility Study — requires adequate M&I component.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

inferredgoldTonnes: 18840000Grade: 0.47Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 287000Contained Unit: ozView all details
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Identity

Commodity
gold
Region
usa_ak
Reported Region
Interior Alaska

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Resource group id
resource:22a868e03ab300dff674
Deposit or zone
Oxide

Resource Data

Category
inferred
Tonnes
18840000
Grade
0.47
Grade Unit
g/t
Contained Metal
287000
Contained Unit
oz
Cutoff Grade
0.15
Cutoff Unit
g/t

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-15T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Inferred resource component.

Negative factors

  • Inferred category

Evidence · text

“plus 18.84 million metric tons of inferred resources averaging 0.47 g/t (287,000 oz) gold”

Tags used in scoring

Inferred Resourcenegative

Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.

Why it applies: category is "inferred"

Cut-off Disclosedpositive

Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated

No QP/CP Disclosurenegative

No Qualified Person or Competent Person named — lower credibility for the estimate. A QP/CP should be a member of a recognized professional association with relevant experience.

Why it applies: no Qualified or Competent Person is named anywhere in the release

PFS-Supportingneutral

Resource estimate prepared to support a Pre-Feasibility Study — requires adequate M&I component.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

indicatedgoldTonnes: 431950000Grade: 1.24Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 17240000Contained Unit: ozView all details
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Identity

Commodity
gold
Region
usa_ak
Reported Region
Interior Alaska

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Resource group id
resource:76eeeed9bf7035707a1b
Deposit or zone
Primary

Resource Data

Category
indicated
Tonnes
431950000
Grade
1.24
Grade Unit
g/t
Contained Metal
17240000
Contained Unit
oz
Cutoff Grade
0.5
Cutoff Unit
g/t

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-15T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Major indicated resource component.

Evidence · text

“Primary (0.5 g/t cutoff): 431.95 million metric tons of indicated resource averaging 1.24 g/t (17.24 million oz) gold”

Tags used in scoring

Indicated Resourcepositive

Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves.

Why it applies: category is "indicated"

Cut-off Disclosedpositive

Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated

No QP/CP Disclosurenegative

No Qualified Person or Competent Person named — lower credibility for the estimate. A QP/CP should be a member of a recognized professional association with relevant experience.

Why it applies: no Qualified or Competent Person is named anywhere in the release

PFS-Supportingneutral

Resource estimate prepared to support a Pre-Feasibility Study — requires adequate M&I component.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

inferredgoldTonnes: 357610000Grade: 1.04Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 11960000Contained Unit: ozView all details
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Identity

Commodity
gold
Region
usa_ak
Reported Region
Interior Alaska

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Resource group id
resource:0bc06d896415dca54a27
Deposit or zone
Primary

Resource Data

Category
inferred
Tonnes
357610000
Grade
1.04
Grade Unit
g/t
Contained Metal
11960000
Contained Unit
oz
Cutoff Grade
0.5
Cutoff Unit
g/t

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-15T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Large inferred resource component.

Negative factors

  • Inferred category

Evidence · text

“plus 357.61 million metric tons of inferred resource averaging 1.04 g/t (11.96 million oz) gold”

Tags used in scoring

Inferred Resourcenegative

Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.

Why it applies: category is "inferred"

Cut-off Disclosedpositive

Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated

No QP/CP Disclosurenegative

No Qualified Person or Competent Person named — lower credibility for the estimate. A QP/CP should be a member of a recognized professional association with relevant experience.

Why it applies: no Qualified or Competent Person is named anywhere in the release

PFS-Supportingneutral

Resource estimate prepared to support a Pre-Feasibility Study — requires adequate M&I component.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

indicatedgoldTonnes: 2210000Grade: 1.12Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 79000Contained Unit: ozView all details
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Identity

Commodity
gold
Region
usa_ak
Reported Region
Interior Alaska

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Resource group id
resource:06076452bd423900a397
Deposit or zone
Under-pit

Resource Data

Category
indicated
Tonnes
2210000
Grade
1.12
Grade Unit
g/t
Contained Metal
79000
Contained Unit
oz
Cutoff Grade
0.75
Cutoff Unit
g/t

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-15T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Smaller indicated resource component.

Evidence · text

“Under-pit (0.75 g/t cutoff): 2.21 million metric tons of indicated resource averaging 1.12 g/t (79,000 oz) gold”

Tags used in scoring

Indicated Resourcepositive

Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves.

Why it applies: category is "indicated"

Cut-off Disclosedpositive

Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated

No QP/CP Disclosurenegative

No Qualified Person or Competent Person named — lower credibility for the estimate. A QP/CP should be a member of a recognized professional association with relevant experience.

Why it applies: no Qualified or Competent Person is named anywhere in the release

PFS-Supportingneutral

Resource estimate prepared to support a Pre-Feasibility Study — requires adequate M&I component.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

inferredgoldTonnes: 18010000Grade: 1.35Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 782000Contained Unit: ozView all details
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Identity

Commodity
gold
Region
usa_ak
Reported Region
Interior Alaska

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Resource group id
resource:49964d7e15f80abcc1b7
Deposit or zone
Under-pit

Resource Data

Category
inferred
Tonnes
18010000
Grade
1.35
Grade Unit
g/t
Contained Metal
782000
Contained Unit
oz
Cutoff Grade
0.75
Cutoff Unit
g/t

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-15T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Inferred resource component.

Negative factors

  • Inferred category

Evidence · text

“plus 18.01 million metric tons of inferred resource averaging 1.35 g/t (782,000 oz) gold”

Tags used in scoring

Inferred Resourcenegative

Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.

Why it applies: category is "inferred"

Cut-off Disclosedpositive

Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated

No QP/CP Disclosurenegative

No Qualified Person or Competent Person named — lower credibility for the estimate. A QP/CP should be a member of a recognized professional association with relevant experience.

Why it applies: no Qualified or Competent Person is named anywhere in the release

PFS-Supportingneutral

Resource estimate prepared to support a Pre-Feasibility Study — requires adequate M&I component.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

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.