# Drilling preps for Golden Summit mine PFS

Canonical Atlas analysis: https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/drilling-preps-for-golden-summit-mine-pfs--191fd774-18bb-4821-80d9-14c3756ddb86

Original source: https://www.miningnewsnorth.com/story/2026/10/16/news-nuggets/drilling-preps-for-golden-summit-mine-pfs/9911.html

Publisher: miningnewsnorth

Original announcement: 2026-10-15T00:00:00.000Z

Analysis by Minestarters Atlas

Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-15T22:06:58.575Z

Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-15T22:06:58.575Z

- 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

Narrative sentiment: 0.60 · Bullish

## Minestarters Atlas 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 factor: Strong continuity of mineralization demonstrated in latest assays

- Positive factor: Significant resource scale \(30 million oz gold\)

- Positive factor: Infill drilling supporting upcoming PFS

Facts used in scoring: 24

## Classification and evidence

**Bonanza Intercept**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: 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)

### GS2601

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Golden Summit · gold

#### 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 factor: 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 Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### GS2601

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/drilling-preps-for-golden-summit-mine-pfs--191fd774-18bb-4821-80d9-14c3756ddb86#fact-drill-facts-1)

Golden Summit · gold

#### 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 factor: Bonanza grade intercept

Evidence · text

> 3.1 meters of 28.58 g/t gold in hole GS2601 \(Cleary\)

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### GS2607

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Golden Summit · gold

#### 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 factor: 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 Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### GS2607

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Golden Summit · gold

#### 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 Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### GS2622

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Golden Summit · gold

#### 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 factor: 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 Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### GS2622

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Golden Summit · gold

#### 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 Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### GS2638

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Golden Summit · gold

#### 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 factor: 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 Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### GS2638

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Golden Summit · gold

#### 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 factor: Bonanza Intercept

Evidence · text

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

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### GS2634

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Golden Summit · gold

#### 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 factor: 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 Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### GS2634

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Golden Summit · gold

#### 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 Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### GS2641

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Golden Summit · gold

#### 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 factor: 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 Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### GS2647

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Golden Summit · gold

#### 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 Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### GS2648

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Golden Summit · gold

#### 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 Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### GS2656

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Golden Summit · gold

#### 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 factor: 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 Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### GS2656

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Golden Summit · gold

#### 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 Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### GS2642

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Golden Summit · gold

#### 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 Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### GS2643

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Golden Summit · gold

#### 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 Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### GS2652

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Golden Summit · gold

#### 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 Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

## Resource Estimates (6)

### indicated

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gold

#### 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 Resource**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: category is "indicated"

**Cut-off Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Disclosure**

Polarity: negative

Definition: 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-Supporting**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: 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

### inferred

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gold

#### 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 factor: 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 Resource**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: category is "inferred"

**Cut-off Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Disclosure**

Polarity: negative

Definition: 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-Supporting**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: 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

### indicated

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gold

#### 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 Resource**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: category is "indicated"

**Cut-off Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Disclosure**

Polarity: negative

Definition: 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-Supporting**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: 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

### inferred

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gold

#### 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 factor: 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 Resource**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: category is "inferred"

**Cut-off Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Disclosure**

Polarity: negative

Definition: 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-Supporting**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: 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

### indicated

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gold

#### 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 Resource**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: category is "indicated"

**Cut-off Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Disclosure**

Polarity: negative

Definition: 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-Supporting**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: 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

### inferred

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gold

#### 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 factor: 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 Resource**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: category is "inferred"

**Cut-off Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Disclosure**

Polarity: negative

Definition: 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-Supporting**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: 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.