Eagle Plains Samples up to 269g/t Au at the Pine Channel Gold Project, Saskatchewan
Original announcement by tmx on
- Company
- Eagle Plains Resources Ltd.
- Ticker
- EPL
- Exchange
- TSX
- Region
- Saskatchewan
- Primary commodity
- Gold
- Secondary commodities
- Silver, Lead, Antimony, Nickel, Copper
- Document categories
- Drill results, Other
- Extracted
- 2026-08-21 10:22:10 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Eagle Plains Resources reported 2026 field program results from the Pine Channel Gold Project, featuring high-grade gold grab samples up to 269 g/t Au. The sampling confirmed several historical high-grade targets across multiple occurrences, including Algold Bay and North Norite Bay.
Reasoning: The program confirmed high-grade gold (up to 269 g/t Au) via surface sampling, supporting historical targets, though the reliance on grab samples limits geological representativeness.
Positive factors
- High-grade gold grab samples
- Confirmation of historical high-grade zones
- QA/QC disclosed
Negative factors
- Results are primarily grab samples (selective/not representative)
- Historical data not verified by QP
Facts used in scoring: 8
Classification and evidence
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: Release mentions samples were analysed by ALS Canada Ltd. using fire assay and multi-element characterization.
Evidence · text
“The samples were analysed by ALS Canada Ltd. using fire assay (Au) and multi-element characterization.”
Bonanza Interceptpositive
Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.
Why it applies: Grab sample returned 269 g/t Au, which is exceptionally high.
Evidence · text
“highest value of 269g/t Au (grab sample)”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 8. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (8)
LUPCR003Pine Channel Gold Project · goldGrade: 269Grade Unit: g/tHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- LUPCR003
- Project
- Pine Channel Gold Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_sk
- Reported Region
- Saskatchewan
- Ticker
- EPL
Geometry
- Grade
- 269
- Grade Unit
- g/t
Classification
- Sample Type
- surface
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Canada Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-17T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: 269 g/t Au is an exceptional grade for a grab sample.
Positive factors
- Bonanza grade
Negative factors
- Grab sample
Evidence · text
“returned 269.00 g/t Au (LUPCR003)”
THPCR030Pine Channel Gold Project · goldGrade: 130.5Grade Unit: g/tView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- THPCR030
- Project
- Pine Channel Gold Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_sk
- Reported Region
- Saskatchewan
- Ticker
- EPL
Geometry
- Grade
- 130.5
- Grade Unit
- g/t
Classification
- Sample Type
- surface
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Canada Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-17T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: High grade gold intercept from a grab sample.
Positive factors
- High grade
Negative factors
- Grab sample
Evidence · text
“returned 130.50 g/t Au”
TSPCR006Pine Channel Gold Project · goldGrade: 118Grade Unit: g/tView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- TSPCR006
- Project
- Pine Channel Gold Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_sk
- Reported Region
- Saskatchewan
- Ticker
- EPL
Geometry
- Grade
- 118
- Grade Unit
- g/t
Classification
- Sample Type
- surface
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Canada Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-17T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: High grade gold intercept from a grab sample.
Positive factors
- High grade
Negative factors
- Grab sample
Evidence · text
“returned 118.0 g/t Au”
AOPCR009Pine Channel Gold Project · goldGrade: 10.15Grade Unit: g/tView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- AOPCR009
- Project
- Pine Channel Gold Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_sk
- Reported Region
- Saskatchewan
- Ticker
- EPL
Geometry
- Grade
- 10.15
- Grade Unit
- g/t
Classification
- Sample Type
- surface
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Canada Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-17T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Moderate gold grade from a grab sample.
Positive factors
- Above 1 g/t
Negative factors
- Grab sample
Evidence · text
“returned 10.15 g/t Au”
AOPCR015Pine Channel Gold Project · goldGrade: 7.46Grade Unit: g/tView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- AOPCR015
- Project
- Pine Channel Gold Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_sk
- Reported Region
- Saskatchewan
- Ticker
- EPL
Geometry
- Grade
- 7.46
- Grade Unit
- g/t
Classification
- Sample Type
- surface
- Group ID
- AOPCR015:0-0
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Canada Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-17T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Gold grade from a grab sample.
Negative factors
- Grab sample
Evidence · text
“returned 7.46 g/t Au”
AOPCR015Pine Channel Gold Project · silverGrade: 115Grade Unit: g/tView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- AOPCR015
- Project
- Pine Channel Gold Project
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- canada_sk
- Reported Region
- Saskatchewan
- Ticker
- EPL
Geometry
- Grade
- 115
- Grade Unit
- g/t
Classification
- Sample Type
- surface
- Group ID
- AOPCR015:0-0
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Canada Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-17T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Silver grade from a grab sample.
Negative factors
- Grab sample
Evidence · text
“115 g/t Ag”
AOPCR015Pine Channel Gold Project · leadGrade: 8.7Grade Unit: %View all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- AOPCR015
- Project
- Pine Channel Gold Project
- Commodity
- lead
- Region
- canada_sk
- Reported Region
- Saskatchewan
- Ticker
- EPL
Geometry
- Grade
- 8.7
- Grade Unit
- %
Classification
- Sample Type
- surface
- Group ID
- AOPCR015:0-0
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Canada Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-17T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Lead grade from a grab sample.
Negative factors
- Grab sample
Evidence · text
“8.7% Pb”
AOPCR015Pine Channel Gold Project · antimonyGrade: 3.1Grade Unit: %View all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- AOPCR015
- Project
- Pine Channel Gold Project
- Commodity
- antimony
- Region
- canada_sk
- Reported Region
- Saskatchewan
- Ticker
- EPL
Geometry
- Grade
- 3.1
- Grade Unit
- %
Classification
- Sample Type
- surface
- Group ID
- AOPCR015:0-0
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Canada Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-17T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Antimony grade from a grab sample.
Negative factors
- Grab sample
Evidence · text
“3.1% Sb”
How Atlas produces this analysis
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