# Emperor Continues to Define Shallow High-Grade Gold Mineralization Supporting Conceptual Open-Pit Growth Canonical Atlas analysis: https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/emperor-continues-to-define-shallow-high-grade-gold-mineralization-supporting-co--8187ffca-3d0b-4627-bce1-b7653498ebb3 Original source: https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/313563/Emperor-Continues-to-Define-Shallow-HighGrade-Gold-Mineralization-Supporting-Conceptual-OpenPit-Growth Publisher: newsfile Original announcement: 2026-09-09T12:00:00.000Z Analysis by Minestarters Atlas Atlas analysis published: Unknown date Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date - Company: Emperor Metals Inc. - Ticker: AUOZ - Exchange: Unavailable - Region: Quebec - Primary commodity: Gold - Secondary commodities: None reported - Document categories: Drill results - Extracted: 2026-09-09 12:37:58 UTC Narrative sentiment: 0.70 · Bullish ## Minestarters Atlas summary Emperor Metals Inc. announced new drill results from its 2026 exploration campaign at the Duquesne West Project, highlighting shallow, high-grade gold mineralization. Key intercepts include 24.1m grading 2.6 g/t Au from 45.2m in hole DQ26-52 and 14.3m grading 2.2 g/t Au from 50m in DQ26-53, supporting a conceptual open-pit development. The company aims to advance the project to a Preliminary Economic Assessment, with a substantial portion of assay results still pending. Reasoning: The release reports new high-grade, shallow gold intercepts that reinforce the company's open-pit development strategy and contribute to resource expansion and conversion. While some results are historical, the new data confirms continuity and adds confidence to the geological model, supporting future economic assessments. The comprehensive QA/QC disclosure further strengthens the credibility of the results. - Positive factor: High-grade gold intercepts in shallow zones support open-pit potential. - Positive factor: Drilling confirms continuity and expands the mineralized footprint. - Positive factor: Systematic infill drilling is improving the geological model and confidence. - Positive factor: Identification of free gold enhances project upside potential. - Positive factor: Strong QA/QC protocols and QP sign-off provide high data credibility. - Negative factor: A significant portion of assay results are still pending, creating uncertainty. - Negative factor: Some reported intervals are historical, reducing the novelty of the overall release. Low confidence — this extraction should be reviewed alongside the original source. Facts used in scoring: 39 ## Classification and evidence **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: The release includes detailed QA/QC disclosure, mentioning certified labs \(SGS, MSALabs ISO/IEC 17025 accredited\), QP sign-off, and methods like standards, blanks, and duplicates. Evidence · text > The Quality Assurance and Quality Control \(QA/QC\) was conducted by Technominex, a geological contractor hired by Emperor, which adheres to CIM Best Practices Guidelines for exploration related activities conducted at its facility in Rouyn Noranda, Quebec. The QA/QC procedures are overseen by a Qualified Person on site. Emperor QA/QC protocols are maintained through the insertion of certified reference material \(standards\), blanks and lab duplicates within the sample stream totaling approximately one QA/QC sample per 7 samples. **QP/CP Signed** Polarity: positive Story-specific tag Definition: Qualified Person \(QP\) or Competent Person \(CP\) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association \(e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo\) with relevant experience. Why it applies: The technical content has been reviewed and approved by John Labrecque, a P.Geol. recognized as a Qualified Person under CIM guidelines. Evidence · text > The technical content pertaining to the Duquesne West Project in this news release has been reviewed and approved by John Labrecque, Vice President of Emperor \(B.Sc., P.Geol., Geologue Restrictif Temporaire OQLF\), who is recognized as a Qualified Person under CIM guidelines and serves as a consultant to Emperor. **True Width Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length. Why it applies: The document states 'Estimated 70-90% True Thickness' for the reported intercepts in Table 2 and Table 3, allowing for an estimation of true width. Evidence · text > 1 Estimated 70-90% True Thickness **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: The release mentions 'Emperor's systematic infill drilling is improving the geological model and confidence in these lenses' and 'defining robust, near-surface mineralization capable of supporting a high-grade starter pit'. Evidence · text > Emperor's systematic infill drilling is improving the geological model and confidence in these lenses. **Step-Out Extension** Polarity: positive Definition: Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit. Why it applies: The release states that a new intercept is located 'approximately 400 m west from the high-grade interval reported in our previous news release', indicating an extension of mineralization. Evidence · text > Importantly, this intercept is located approximately 400 m west from the high-grade interval reported in our previous news release on July 29th, which returned 21.3 m grading 3.0 g/t Au. **Stale Data Re-release** Polarity: negative Definition: Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty. Why it applies: Table 1 explicitly states 'Notable Drill Intercepts Reported to Date from the 2025/2026 Drill Program \(See Previous Press Releases\)', indicating these are historical results re-presented. Evidence · table > Table 1: Notable Drill Intercepts Reported to Date from the 2025/2026 Drill Program \(See Previous Press Releases\). **Bonanza Intercept** Polarity: positive Definition: Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm. Why it applies: Hole DQ26-52 returned 1.0m grading 37.9 g/t Au, which is exceptionally high-grade for an open-pit gold project. Evidence · table > 37.9 Context: 1.0 **Mill Route** Polarity: neutral Definition: Processing via mill or concentrator \(CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation\). Why it applies: the document describes a mill\_cil route \("CIL"\) ## Extracted facts Stored fact records: 39. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record. ## Drill Results (39) ### DQ26-20 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/emperor-continues-to-define-shallow-high-grade-gold-mineralization-supporting-co--8187ffca-3d0b-4627-bce1-b7653498ebb3#fact-drill-facts-0) Duquesne West · gold Historical result Needs review: historical\_restatement #### Identity - Hole ID: DQ26-20 - Project: Duquesne West - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_qc - Reported Region: canada\_qc - Ticker: AUOZ #### Geometry - Grade: 61.5 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 15 m - From: 402.7 m - To: 417.7 m - Intercept Depth: 402.7 m #### Classification - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: DQ26-20:402.7-417.7 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### QA/QC - Laboratory: SGS and MSALabs - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: Yes - Review Reason: historical\_restatement - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: Yes #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This is a very high-grade historical intercept, indicating strong mineralization, but its novelty is low as it has been previously reported. - Positive factor: Very high-grade gold intercept. - Negative factor: Result is historical, reducing novelty. Evidence · table > 61.5 Context: 15.0 #### 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 **Stale Data Re-release** Polarity: negative Definition: Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty. Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "With 142,758 m of drilling completed to date, these results represent another significant step toward Emperor's objectiv" ### DQ26-45 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/emperor-continues-to-define-shallow-high-grade-gold-mineralization-supporting-co--8187ffca-3d0b-4627-bce1-b7653498ebb3#fact-drill-facts-1) Duquesne West · gold Historical result Needs review: historical\_restatement #### Identity - Hole ID: DQ26-45 - Project: Duquesne West - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_qc - Reported Region: canada\_qc - Ticker: AUOZ #### Geometry - Grade: 3.1 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 35.9 m - From: 478.3 m - To: 514.2 m - Intercept Depth: 478.3 m #### Classification - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: DQ26-45:478.3-514.2 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### QA/QC - Laboratory: SGS and MSALabs - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: Yes - Review Reason: historical\_restatement - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: Yes #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This is a good historical intercept with a solid grade-width product, but its novelty is low as it has been previously reported. - Positive factor: Good grade over a significant width. - Negative factor: Result is historical, reducing novelty. Evidence · table > 3.1 Context: 35.9 #### 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 **Stale Data Re-release** Polarity: negative Definition: Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty. Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "With 142,758 m of drilling completed to date, these results represent another significant step toward Emperor's objectiv" ### DQ26-46 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/emperor-continues-to-define-shallow-high-grade-gold-mineralization-supporting-co--8187ffca-3d0b-4627-bce1-b7653498ebb3#fact-drill-facts-2) Duquesne West · gold Historical result Needs review: historical\_restatement #### Identity - Hole ID: DQ26-46 - Project: Duquesne West - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_qc - Reported Region: canada\_qc - Ticker: AUOZ #### Geometry - Grade: 5 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 20.1 m - From: 436.9 m - To: 457 m - Intercept Depth: 436.9 m #### Classification - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: DQ26-46:436.9-457 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### QA/QC - Laboratory: SGS and MSALabs - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: Yes - Review Reason: historical\_restatement - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: Yes #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This is a strong historical intercept, indicating good mineralization, but its novelty is low as it has been previously reported. - Positive factor: Strong grade over a good width. - Negative factor: Result is historical, reducing novelty. Evidence · table > 5.0 Context: 20.1 #### 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 **Stale Data Re-release** Polarity: negative Definition: Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty. Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "With 142,758 m of drilling completed to date, these results represent another significant step toward Emperor's objectiv" ### DQ26-43 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/emperor-continues-to-define-shallow-high-grade-gold-mineralization-supporting-co--8187ffca-3d0b-4627-bce1-b7653498ebb3#fact-drill-facts-3) Duquesne West · gold Historical result Needs review: historical\_restatement #### Identity - Hole ID: DQ26-43 - Project: Duquesne West - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_qc - Reported Region: canada\_qc - Ticker: AUOZ #### Geometry - Grade: 3 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 21.3 m - From: 64.9 m - To: 86.7 m - Intercept Depth: 64.9 m #### Classification - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: DQ26-43:64.9-86.7 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### QA/QC - Laboratory: SGS and MSALabs - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: Yes - Review Reason: historical\_restatement - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: Yes - Historical Source Date: 2026-07-29T00:00:00.000Z #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This is a good historical intercept at shallow depth, supporting open-pit potential, but its novelty is low as it has been previously reported. - Positive factor: Good grade over a significant width at shallow depth. - Negative factor: Result is historical, reducing novelty. Evidence · table > 3.0 Context: 21.3 #### 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 **Stale Data Re-release** Polarity: negative Definition: Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty. Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "With 142,758 m of drilling completed to date, these results represent another significant step toward Emperor's objectiv" ### DQ25-01 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/emperor-continues-to-define-shallow-high-grade-gold-mineralization-supporting-co--8187ffca-3d0b-4627-bce1-b7653498ebb3#fact-drill-facts-4) Duquesne West · gold Historical result Needs review: historical\_restatement #### Identity - Hole ID: DQ25-01 - Project: Duquesne West - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_qc - Reported Region: canada\_qc - Ticker: AUOZ #### Geometry - Grade: 0.5 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 107.7 m - From: 155.1 m - To: 262.8 m - Intercept Depth: 155.1 m #### Classification - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: DQ25-01:155.1-262.8 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### QA/QC - Laboratory: SGS and MSALabs - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: Yes - Review Reason: historical\_restatement - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: Yes #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This historical intercept shows significant width, which is positive for bulk tonnage, but the grade is moderate and novelty is low. - Positive factor: Very wide intercept, indicating bulk tonnage potential. - Negative factor: Grade is moderate for gold. - Negative factor: Result is historical, reducing novelty. Evidence · table > 0.5 Context: 107.7 #### 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 **Stale Data Re-release** Polarity: negative Definition: Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty. Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "With 142,758 m of drilling completed to date, these results represent another significant step toward Emperor's objectiv" ### DQ26-52 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/emperor-continues-to-define-shallow-high-grade-gold-mineralization-supporting-co--8187ffca-3d0b-4627-bce1-b7653498ebb3#fact-drill-facts-5) Duquesne West · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: DQ26-52 - Project: Duquesne West - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_qc - Reported Region: canada\_qc - Ticker: AUOZ #### Geometry - Grade: 2.6 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 24.1 m - True Width: 19.28 m - From: 45.2 m - To: 69.4 m - Hole Depth: 90 m - Intercept Depth: 45.2 m #### Classification - Program: resource - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: DQ26-52:45.2-69.4 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### QA/QC - Laboratory: SGS and MSALabs - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This new intercept is high-grade and wide at shallow depth, directly supporting the company's open-pit strategy and resource conversion efforts, making it a highly material and novel result. - Positive factor: Strong grade over a significant width at shallow depth, supporting open-pit potential. - Positive factor: True width estimated, increasing confidence in geometry. - Positive factor: Infill drilling improves geological model and confidence for resource conversion. Evidence · table > 2.6 Context: 24.1 #### Tags used in scoring **True Width Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length. Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 19.28 **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 **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource" **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "With 142,758 m of drilling completed to date, these results represent another significant step toward Emperor's objectiv" ### DQ26-52 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/emperor-continues-to-define-shallow-high-grade-gold-mineralization-supporting-co--8187ffca-3d0b-4627-bce1-b7653498ebb3#fact-drill-facts-6) Duquesne West · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: DQ26-52 - Project: Duquesne West - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_qc - Reported Region: canada\_qc - Ticker: AUOZ #### Geometry - Grade: 7.5 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 7.1 m - From: 45.2 m - To: 52.3 m - Intercept Depth: 45.2 m #### Classification - Program: resource - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: DQ26-52:45.2-52.3 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### QA/QC - Laboratory: SGS and MSALabs - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This sub-interval represents a bonanza-grade zone within the main intercept, significantly enhancing the overall economic potential of the shallow mineralization. - Positive factor: Very high-grade sub-interval within a broader intercept, indicating strong mineralization. - Positive factor: Shallow depth supports open-pit potential. Evidence · text > 7.1 m of 7.5 g/t Au from 45.2 m #### 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 **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource" **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "With 142,758 m of drilling completed to date, these results represent another significant step toward Emperor's objectiv" ### DQ26-53 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/emperor-continues-to-define-shallow-high-grade-gold-mineralization-supporting-co--8187ffca-3d0b-4627-bce1-b7653498ebb3#fact-drill-facts-7) Duquesne West · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: DQ26-53 - Project: Duquesne West - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_qc - Reported Region: canada\_qc - Ticker: AUOZ #### Geometry - Grade: 2.2 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 14.3 m - True Width: 11.44 m - From: 50 m - To: 64.3 m - Hole Depth: 132 m - Intercept Depth: 50 m #### Classification - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: DQ26-53:50-64.3 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### QA/QC - Laboratory: SGS and MSALabs - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This new intercept provides good grade and width at shallow depth, reinforcing the open-pit potential and contributing to the project's growth profile. - Positive factor: Good grade over a significant width at shallow depth, supporting open-pit potential. - Positive factor: True width estimated, increasing confidence in geometry. Evidence · table > 2.2 Context: 14.3 #### Tags used in scoring **True Width Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length. Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 11.44 **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 **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "With 142,758 m of drilling completed to date, these results represent another significant step toward Emperor's objectiv" ### DQ26-53 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/emperor-continues-to-define-shallow-high-grade-gold-mineralization-supporting-co--8187ffca-3d0b-4627-bce1-b7653498ebb3#fact-drill-facts-8) Duquesne West · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: DQ26-53 - Project: Duquesne West - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_qc - Reported Region: canada\_qc - Ticker: AUOZ #### Geometry - Grade: 7.4 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 4 m - From: 50 m - To: 54 m - Intercept Depth: 50 m #### Classification - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: DQ26-53:50-54 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### QA/QC - Laboratory: SGS and MSALabs - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This high-grade sub-interval within the main intercept further enhances the economic attractiveness of the shallow mineralization. - Positive factor: High-grade sub-interval within a broader intercept, indicating strong mineralization. - Positive factor: Shallow depth supports open-pit potential. Evidence · text > 4.0 m of 7.4 g/t Au from 50 m #### 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 **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "With 142,758 m of drilling completed to date, these results represent another significant step toward Emperor's objectiv" ### DQ26-53 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/emperor-continues-to-define-shallow-high-grade-gold-mineralization-supporting-co--8187ffca-3d0b-4627-bce1-b7653498ebb3#fact-drill-facts-9) Duquesne West · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: DQ26-53 - Project: Duquesne West - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_qc - Reported Region: canada\_qc - Ticker: AUOZ #### Geometry - Grade: 0.7 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 3 m - True Width: 2.4 m - From: 93.2 m - To: 96.2 m - Hole Depth: 132 m - Intercept Depth: 50 m #### Classification - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: DQ26-53:93.2-96.2 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### QA/QC - Laboratory: SGS and MSALabs - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This intercept shows moderate grade over a narrow width, contributing to the overall understanding but not a highlight. - Negative factor: Grade is moderate for gold. Evidence · table > 0.7 Context: 3.0 #### Tags used in scoring **True Width Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length. Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 2.4 **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 **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "With 142,758 m of drilling completed to date, these results represent another significant step toward Emperor's objectiv" ### DQ26-24 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/emperor-continues-to-define-shallow-high-grade-gold-mineralization-supporting-co--8187ffca-3d0b-4627-bce1-b7653498ebb3#fact-drill-facts-10) Duquesne West · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: DQ26-24 - Project: Duquesne West - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_qc - Reported Region: canada\_qc - Ticker: AUOZ #### Geometry - Grade: 0.5 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 7.5 m - True Width: 6 m - From: 178.7 m - To: 186.2 m - Hole Depth: 270 m - Intercept Depth: 178.7 m #### Classification - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: DQ26-24:178.7-186.2 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### QA/QC - Laboratory: SGS and MSALabs - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This intercept shows moderate grade over a narrow width, contributing to the overall understanding but not a highlight. - Negative factor: Grade is moderate for gold. Evidence · table > 0.5 Context: 7.5 #### Tags used in scoring **True Width Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length. Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 6 **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 **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "With 142,758 m of drilling completed to date, these results represent another significant step toward Emperor's objectiv" ### DQ26-24 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/emperor-continues-to-define-shallow-high-grade-gold-mineralization-supporting-co--8187ffca-3d0b-4627-bce1-b7653498ebb3#fact-drill-facts-11) Duquesne West · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: DQ26-24 - Project: Duquesne West - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_qc - Reported Region: canada\_qc - Ticker: AUOZ #### Geometry - Grade: 2.7 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 1.5 m - True Width: 1.2 m - From: 209.2 m - To: 210.6 m - Hole Depth: 270 m - Intercept Depth: 178.7 m #### Classification - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: DQ26-24:209.2-210.6 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### QA/QC - Laboratory: SGS and MSALabs - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This intercept shows a good grade but over a very narrow width, limiting its overall materiality. - Positive factor: Good grade for gold. - Negative factor: Narrow intercept width. Evidence · table > 2.7 Context: 1.5 #### Tags used in scoring **True Width Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length. Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 1.2 **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 **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "With 142,758 m of drilling completed to date, these results represent another significant step toward Emperor's objectiv" ### DQ26-24 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/emperor-continues-to-define-shallow-high-grade-gold-mineralization-supporting-co--8187ffca-3d0b-4627-bce1-b7653498ebb3#fact-drill-facts-12) Duquesne West · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: DQ26-24 - Project: Duquesne West - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_qc - Reported Region: canada\_qc - Ticker: AUOZ #### Geometry - Grade: 0.6 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 7.9 m - True Width: 6.32 m - From: 229.2 m - To: 237.1 m - Hole Depth: 270 m - Intercept Depth: 178.7 m #### Classification - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: DQ26-24:229.2-237.1 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### QA/QC - Laboratory: SGS and MSALabs - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This intercept shows moderate grade over a narrow width, contributing to the overall understanding but not a highlight. - Negative factor: Grade is moderate for gold. Evidence · table > 0.6 Context: 7.9 #### Tags used in scoring **True Width Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length. Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 6.32 **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 **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "With 142,758 m of drilling completed to date, these results represent another significant step toward Emperor's objectiv" ### DQ26-54 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/emperor-continues-to-define-shallow-high-grade-gold-mineralization-supporting-co--8187ffca-3d0b-4627-bce1-b7653498ebb3#fact-drill-facts-13) Duquesne West · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: DQ26-54 - Project: Duquesne West - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_qc - Reported Region: canada\_qc - Ticker: AUOZ #### Geometry - Grade: 1.6 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 1 m - True Width: 0.8 m - From: 63.8 m - To: 64.8 m - Hole Depth: 144 m - Intercept Depth: 63.8 m #### Classification - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: DQ26-54:63.8-64.8 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### QA/QC - Laboratory: SGS and MSALabs - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This intercept shows a moderate grade but over a very narrow width, limiting its overall materiality. - Negative factor: Very narrow intercept width. Evidence · table > 1.6 Context: 1.0 #### Tags used in scoring **True Width Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length. Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 0.8 **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 **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "With 142,758 m of drilling completed to date, these results represent another significant step toward Emperor's objectiv" ### DQ26-54 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/emperor-continues-to-define-shallow-high-grade-gold-mineralization-supporting-co--8187ffca-3d0b-4627-bce1-b7653498ebb3#fact-drill-facts-14) Duquesne West · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: DQ26-54 - Project: Duquesne West - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_qc - Reported Region: canada\_qc - Ticker: AUOZ #### Geometry - Grade: 0.7 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 4 m - True Width: 3.2 m - From: 109.5 m - To: 113.5 m - Hole Depth: 144 m - Intercept Depth: 63.8 m #### Classification - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: DQ26-54:109.5-113.5 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### QA/QC - Laboratory: SGS and MSALabs - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This intercept shows moderate grade over a narrow width, contributing to the overall understanding but not a highlight. - Negative factor: Grade is moderate for gold. Evidence · table > 0.7 Context: 4.0 #### Tags used in scoring **True Width Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length. Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 3.2 **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 **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "With 142,758 m of drilling completed to date, these results represent another significant step toward Emperor's objectiv" ### DQ26-52 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/emperor-continues-to-define-shallow-high-grade-gold-mineralization-supporting-co--8187ffca-3d0b-4627-bce1-b7653498ebb3#fact-drill-facts-15) Duquesne West · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: DQ26-52 - Project: Duquesne West - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_qc - Reported Region: canada\_qc - Ticker: AUOZ #### Geometry - Grade: 0.4 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 1 m - True Width: 0.8 m - From: 45.2 m - To: 46.2 m - Hole Depth: 90 m - Intercept Depth: 45.2 m #### Classification - Program: resource - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: DQ26-52:45.2-46.2 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### QA/QC - Laboratory: SGS and MSALabs - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This narrow intercept shows moderate grade, contributing to the detailed understanding of the broader zone. - Negative factor: Grade is moderate for gold. - Negative factor: Very narrow intercept width. Evidence · table > 0.4 Context: 1.0 #### Tags used in scoring **True Width Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length. Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 0.8 **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 **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource" **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "With 142,758 m of drilling completed to date, these results represent another significant step toward Emperor's objectiv" ### DQ26-52 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/emperor-continues-to-define-shallow-high-grade-gold-mineralization-supporting-co--8187ffca-3d0b-4627-bce1-b7653498ebb3#fact-drill-facts-16) Duquesne West · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: DQ26-52 - Project: Duquesne West - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_qc - Reported Region: canada\_qc - Ticker: AUOZ #### Geometry - Grade: 3.6 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 1 m - True Width: 0.8 m - From: 46.2 m - To: 47.2 m - Hole Depth: 90 m - Intercept Depth: 45.2 m #### Classification - Program: resource - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: DQ26-52:46.2-47.2 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### QA/QC - Laboratory: SGS and MSALabs - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This narrow intercept shows a good grade, contributing to the detailed understanding of the broader zone. - Positive factor: Good grade for gold. - Negative factor: Very narrow intercept width. Evidence · table > 3.6 Context: 1.0 #### Tags used in scoring **True Width Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length. Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 0.8 **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 **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource" **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "With 142,758 m of drilling completed to date, these results represent another significant step toward Emperor's objectiv" ### DQ26-52 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/emperor-continues-to-define-shallow-high-grade-gold-mineralization-supporting-co--8187ffca-3d0b-4627-bce1-b7653498ebb3#fact-drill-facts-17) Duquesne West · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: DQ26-52 - Project: Duquesne West - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_qc - Reported Region: canada\_qc - Ticker: AUOZ #### Geometry - Grade: 0.2 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 1 m - True Width: 0.8 m - From: 47.2 m - To: 48.2 m - Hole Depth: 90 m - Intercept Depth: 45.2 m #### Classification - Program: resource - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: DQ26-52:47.2-48.2 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### QA/QC - Laboratory: SGS and MSALabs - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This narrow intercept shows a low grade, indicating some mineralization but not economically significant on its own. - Negative factor: Grade is low for gold. - Negative factor: Very narrow intercept width. Evidence · table > 0.2 Context: 1.0 #### Tags used in scoring **True Width Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length. Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 0.8 **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 **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource" **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "With 142,758 m of drilling completed to date, these results represent another significant step toward Emperor's objectiv" ### DQ26-52 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/emperor-continues-to-define-shallow-high-grade-gold-mineralization-supporting-co--8187ffca-3d0b-4627-bce1-b7653498ebb3#fact-drill-facts-18) Duquesne West · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: DQ26-52 - Project: Duquesne West - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_qc - Reported Region: canada\_qc - Ticker: AUOZ #### Geometry - Grade: 0.7 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 1 m - True Width: 0.8 m - From: 48.2 m - To: 49.2 m - Hole Depth: 90 m - Intercept Depth: 45.2 m #### Classification - Program: resource - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: DQ26-52:48.2-49.2 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### QA/QC - Laboratory: SGS and MSALabs - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This narrow intercept shows moderate grade, contributing to the detailed understanding of the broader zone. - Negative factor: Grade is moderate for gold. - Negative factor: Very narrow intercept width. Evidence · table > 0.7 Context: 1.0 #### Tags used in scoring **True Width Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length. Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 0.8 **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 **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource" **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "With 142,758 m of drilling completed to date, these results represent another significant step toward Emperor's objectiv" ### DQ26-52 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/emperor-continues-to-define-shallow-high-grade-gold-mineralization-supporting-co--8187ffca-3d0b-4627-bce1-b7653498ebb3#fact-drill-facts-19) Duquesne West · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: DQ26-52 - Project: Duquesne West - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_qc - Reported Region: canada\_qc - Ticker: AUOZ #### Geometry - Grade: 0 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 1 m - True Width: 0.8 m - From: 49.2 m - To: 50.2 m - Hole Depth: 90 m - Intercept Depth: 45.2 m #### Classification - Program: resource - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: DQ26-52:49.2-50.2 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### QA/QC - Laboratory: SGS and MSALabs - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This narrow intercept is barren, indicating a non-mineralized section within the broader zone. - Negative factor: Barren intercept. - Negative factor: Very narrow intercept width. Evidence · table > 0.0 Context: 1.0 #### Tags used in scoring **True Width Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length. Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 0.8 **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 **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource" **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "With 142,758 m of drilling completed to date, these results represent another significant step toward Emperor's objectiv" ### DQ26-52 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/emperor-continues-to-define-shallow-high-grade-gold-mineralization-supporting-co--8187ffca-3d0b-4627-bce1-b7653498ebb3#fact-drill-facts-20) Duquesne West · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: DQ26-52 - Project: Duquesne West - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_qc - Reported Region: canada\_qc - Ticker: AUOZ #### Geometry - Grade: 0.4 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 1 m - True Width: 0.8 m - From: 50.2 m - To: 51.2 m - Hole Depth: 90 m - Intercept Depth: 45.2 m #### Classification - Program: resource - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: DQ26-52:50.2-51.2 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### QA/QC - Laboratory: SGS and MSALabs - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This narrow intercept shows moderate grade, contributing to the detailed understanding of the broader zone. - Negative factor: Grade is moderate for gold. - Negative factor: Very narrow intercept width. Evidence · table > 0.4 Context: 1.0 #### Tags used in scoring **True Width Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length. Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 0.8 **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 **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource" **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "With 142,758 m of drilling completed to date, these results represent another significant step toward Emperor's objectiv" ### DQ26-52 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/emperor-continues-to-define-shallow-high-grade-gold-mineralization-supporting-co--8187ffca-3d0b-4627-bce1-b7653498ebb3#fact-drill-facts-21) Duquesne West · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: DQ26-52 - Project: Duquesne West - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_qc - Reported Region: canada\_qc - Ticker: AUOZ #### Geometry - Grade: 0.6 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 1 m - True Width: 0.8 m - From: 51.2 m - To: 52.2 m - Hole Depth: 90 m - Intercept Depth: 45.2 m #### Classification - Program: resource - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: DQ26-52:51.2-52.2 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### QA/QC - Laboratory: SGS and MSALabs - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This narrow intercept shows moderate grade, contributing to the detailed understanding of the broader zone. - Negative factor: Grade is moderate for gold. - Negative factor: Very narrow intercept width. Evidence · table > 0.6 Context: 1.0 #### Tags used in scoring **True Width Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length. Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 0.8 **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 **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource" **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "With 142,758 m of drilling completed to date, these results represent another significant step toward Emperor's objectiv" ### DQ26-52 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/emperor-continues-to-define-shallow-high-grade-gold-mineralization-supporting-co--8187ffca-3d0b-4627-bce1-b7653498ebb3#fact-drill-facts-22) Duquesne West · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: DQ26-52 - Project: Duquesne West - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_qc - Reported Region: canada\_qc - Ticker: AUOZ #### Geometry - Grade: 1.1 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 1 m - True Width: 0.8 m - From: 52.2 m - To: 53.2 m - Hole Depth: 90 m - Intercept Depth: 45.2 m #### Classification - Program: resource - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: DQ26-52:52.2-53.2 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### QA/QC - Laboratory: SGS and MSALabs - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This narrow intercept shows a good grade, contributing to the detailed understanding of the broader zone. - Positive factor: Grade is above the moderate threshold for gold. - Negative factor: Very narrow intercept width. Evidence · table > 1.1 Context: 1.0 #### Tags used in scoring **True Width Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length. Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 0.8 **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 **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource" **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "With 142,758 m of drilling completed to date, these results represent another significant step toward Emperor's objectiv" ### DQ26-52 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/emperor-continues-to-define-shallow-high-grade-gold-mineralization-supporting-co--8187ffca-3d0b-4627-bce1-b7653498ebb3#fact-drill-facts-23) Duquesne West · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: DQ26-52 - Project: Duquesne West - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_qc - Reported Region: canada\_qc - Ticker: AUOZ #### Geometry - Grade: 0.8 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 1 m - True Width: 0.8 m - From: 53.2 m - To: 54.2 m - Hole Depth: 90 m - Intercept Depth: 45.2 m #### Classification - Program: resource - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: DQ26-52:53.2-54.2 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### QA/QC - Laboratory: SGS and MSALabs - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This narrow intercept shows a moderate grade, contributing to the detailed understanding of the broader zone. - Positive factor: Grade is at the moderate threshold for gold. - Negative factor: Very narrow intercept width. Evidence · table > 0.8 Context: 1.0 #### Tags used in scoring **True Width Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length. Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 0.8 **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 **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource" **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "With 142,758 m of drilling completed to date, these results represent another significant step toward Emperor's objectiv" ### DQ26-52 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/emperor-continues-to-define-shallow-high-grade-gold-mineralization-supporting-co--8187ffca-3d0b-4627-bce1-b7653498ebb3#fact-drill-facts-24) Duquesne West · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: DQ26-52 - Project: Duquesne West - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_qc - Reported Region: canada\_qc - Ticker: AUOZ #### Geometry - Grade: 0.8 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 1 m - True Width: 0.8 m - From: 54.2 m - To: 55.2 m - Hole Depth: 90 m - Intercept Depth: 45.2 m #### Classification - Program: resource - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: DQ26-52:54.2-55.2 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### QA/QC - Laboratory: SGS and MSALabs - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This narrow intercept shows a moderate grade, contributing to the detailed understanding of the broader zone. - Positive factor: Grade is at the moderate threshold for gold. - Negative factor: Very narrow intercept width. Evidence · table > 0.8 Context: 1.0 #### Tags used in scoring **True Width Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length. Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 0.8 **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 **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource" **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "With 142,758 m of drilling completed to date, these results represent another significant step toward Emperor's objectiv" ### DQ26-52 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/emperor-continues-to-define-shallow-high-grade-gold-mineralization-supporting-co--8187ffca-3d0b-4627-bce1-b7653498ebb3#fact-drill-facts-25) Duquesne West · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: DQ26-52 - Project: Duquesne West - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_qc - Reported Region: canada\_qc - Ticker: AUOZ #### Geometry - Grade: 0.1 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 1 m - True Width: 0.8 m - From: 55.2 m - To: 56.2 m - Hole Depth: 90 m - Intercept Depth: 45.2 m #### Classification - Program: resource - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: DQ26-52:55.2-56.2 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### QA/QC - Laboratory: SGS and MSALabs - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This narrow intercept shows a low grade, indicating some mineralization but not economically significant on its own. - Negative factor: Grade is low for gold. - Negative factor: Very narrow intercept width. Evidence · table > 0.1 Context: 1.0 #### Tags used in scoring **True Width Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length. Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 0.8 **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 **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource" **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "With 142,758 m of drilling completed to date, these results represent another significant step toward Emperor's objectiv" ### DQ26-52 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/emperor-continues-to-define-shallow-high-grade-gold-mineralization-supporting-co--8187ffca-3d0b-4627-bce1-b7653498ebb3#fact-drill-facts-26) Duquesne West · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: DQ26-52 - Project: Duquesne West - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_qc - Reported Region: canada\_qc - Ticker: AUOZ #### Geometry - Grade: 0.2 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 1 m - True Width: 0.8 m - From: 56.2 m - To: 57.2 m - Hole Depth: 90 m - Intercept Depth: 45.2 m #### Classification - Program: resource - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: DQ26-52:56.2-57.2 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### QA/QC - Laboratory: SGS and MSALabs - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This narrow intercept shows a low grade, indicating some mineralization but not economically significant on its own. - Negative factor: Grade is low for gold. - Negative factor: Very narrow intercept width. Evidence · table > 0.2 Context: 1.0 #### Tags used in scoring **True Width Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length. Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 0.8 **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 **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource" **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "With 142,758 m of drilling completed to date, these results represent another significant step toward Emperor's objectiv" ### DQ26-52 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/emperor-continues-to-define-shallow-high-grade-gold-mineralization-supporting-co--8187ffca-3d0b-4627-bce1-b7653498ebb3#fact-drill-facts-27) Duquesne West · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: DQ26-52 - Project: Duquesne West - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_qc - Reported Region: canada\_qc - Ticker: AUOZ #### Geometry - Grade: 0.3 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 1 m - True Width: 0.8 m - From: 57.2 m - To: 58.2 m - Hole Depth: 90 m - Intercept Depth: 45.2 m #### Classification - Program: resource - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: DQ26-52:57.2-58.2 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### QA/QC - Laboratory: SGS and MSALabs - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This narrow intercept shows a weak grade, contributing to the detailed understanding of the broader zone. - Positive factor: Grade is at the weak threshold for gold. - Negative factor: Very narrow intercept width. Evidence · table > 0.3 Context: 1.0 #### Tags used in scoring **True Width Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length. Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 0.8 **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 **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource" **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "With 142,758 m of drilling completed to date, these results represent another significant step toward Emperor's objectiv" ### DQ26-52 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/emperor-continues-to-define-shallow-high-grade-gold-mineralization-supporting-co--8187ffca-3d0b-4627-bce1-b7653498ebb3#fact-drill-facts-28) Duquesne West · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: DQ26-52 - Project: Duquesne West - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_qc - Reported Region: canada\_qc - Ticker: AUOZ #### Geometry - Grade: 0.2 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 1 m - True Width: 0.8 m - From: 58.2 m - To: 59.2 m - Hole Depth: 90 m - Intercept Depth: 45.2 m #### Classification - Program: resource - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: DQ26-52:58.2-59.2 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### QA/QC - Laboratory: SGS and MSALabs - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This narrow intercept shows a low grade, indicating some mineralization but not economically significant on its own. - Negative factor: Grade is low for gold. - Negative factor: Very narrow intercept width. Evidence · table > 0.2 Context: 1.0 #### Tags used in scoring **True Width Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length. Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 0.8 **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 **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource" **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "With 142,758 m of drilling completed to date, these results represent another significant step toward Emperor's objectiv" ### DQ26-52 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/emperor-continues-to-define-shallow-high-grade-gold-mineralization-supporting-co--8187ffca-3d0b-4627-bce1-b7653498ebb3#fact-drill-facts-29) Duquesne West · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: DQ26-52 - Project: Duquesne West - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_qc - Reported Region: canada\_qc - Ticker: AUOZ #### Geometry - Grade: 0.1 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 1 m - True Width: 0.8 m - From: 59.2 m - To: 60.2 m - Hole Depth: 90 m - Intercept Depth: 45.2 m #### Classification - Program: resource - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: DQ26-52:59.2-60.2 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### QA/QC - Laboratory: SGS and MSALabs - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This narrow intercept shows a low grade, indicating some mineralization but not economically significant on its own. - Negative factor: Grade is low for gold. - Negative factor: Very narrow intercept width. Evidence · table > 0.1 Context: 1.0 #### Tags used in scoring **True Width Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length. Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 0.8 **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 **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource" **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "With 142,758 m of drilling completed to date, these results represent another significant step toward Emperor's objectiv" ### DQ26-52 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/emperor-continues-to-define-shallow-high-grade-gold-mineralization-supporting-co--8187ffca-3d0b-4627-bce1-b7653498ebb3#fact-drill-facts-30) Duquesne West · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: DQ26-52 - Project: Duquesne West - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_qc - Reported Region: canada\_qc - Ticker: AUOZ #### Geometry - Grade: 0.3 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 1 m - True Width: 0.8 m - From: 60.2 m - To: 61.2 m - Hole Depth: 90 m - Intercept Depth: 45.2 m #### Classification - Program: resource - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: DQ26-52:60.2-61.2 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### QA/QC - Laboratory: SGS and MSALabs - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This narrow intercept shows a weak grade, contributing to the detailed understanding of the broader zone. - Positive factor: Grade is at the weak threshold for gold. - Negative factor: Very narrow intercept width. Evidence · table > 0.3 Context: 1.0 #### Tags used in scoring **True Width Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length. Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 0.8 **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 **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource" **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "With 142,758 m of drilling completed to date, these results represent another significant step toward Emperor's objectiv" ### DQ26-52 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/emperor-continues-to-define-shallow-high-grade-gold-mineralization-supporting-co--8187ffca-3d0b-4627-bce1-b7653498ebb3#fact-drill-facts-31) Duquesne West · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: DQ26-52 - Project: Duquesne West - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_qc - Reported Region: canada\_qc - Ticker: AUOZ #### Geometry - Grade: 0.1 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 1 m - True Width: 0.8 m - From: 61.2 m - To: 62.2 m - Hole Depth: 90 m - Intercept Depth: 45.2 m #### Classification - Program: resource - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: DQ26-52:61.2-62.2 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### QA/QC - Laboratory: SGS and MSALabs - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This narrow intercept shows a low grade, indicating some mineralization but not economically significant on its own. - Negative factor: Grade is low for gold. - Negative factor: Very narrow intercept width. Evidence · table > 0.1 Context: 1.0 #### Tags used in scoring **True Width Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length. Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 0.8 **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 **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource" **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "With 142,758 m of drilling completed to date, these results represent another significant step toward Emperor's objectiv" ### DQ26-52 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/emperor-continues-to-define-shallow-high-grade-gold-mineralization-supporting-co--8187ffca-3d0b-4627-bce1-b7653498ebb3#fact-drill-facts-32) Duquesne West · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: DQ26-52 - Project: Duquesne West - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_qc - Reported Region: canada\_qc - Ticker: AUOZ #### Geometry - Grade: 0.6 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 1.3 m - True Width: 1.04 m - From: 62.2 m - To: 63.6 m - Hole Depth: 90 m - Intercept Depth: 45.2 m #### Classification - Program: resource - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: DQ26-52:62.2-63.6 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### QA/QC - Laboratory: SGS and MSALabs - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This narrow intercept shows moderate grade, contributing to the detailed understanding of the broader zone. - Negative factor: Grade is moderate for gold. Evidence · table > 0.6 Context: 1.3 #### Tags used in scoring **True Width Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length. Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 1.04 **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 **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource" **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "With 142,758 m of drilling completed to date, these results represent another significant step toward Emperor's objectiv" ### DQ26-52 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/emperor-continues-to-define-shallow-high-grade-gold-mineralization-supporting-co--8187ffca-3d0b-4627-bce1-b7653498ebb3#fact-drill-facts-33) Duquesne West · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: DQ26-52 - Project: Duquesne West - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_qc - Reported Region: canada\_qc - Ticker: AUOZ #### Geometry - Grade: 1 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 1.3 m - True Width: 1.04 m - From: 63.6 m - To: 64.9 m - Hole Depth: 90 m - Intercept Depth: 45.2 m #### Classification - Program: resource - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: DQ26-52:63.6-64.9 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### QA/QC - Laboratory: SGS and MSALabs - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This narrow intercept shows a moderate grade, contributing to the detailed understanding of the broader zone. - Positive factor: Grade is at the moderate threshold for gold. Evidence · table > 1.0 Context: 1.3 #### Tags used in scoring **True Width Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length. Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 1.04 **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 **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource" **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "With 142,758 m of drilling completed to date, these results represent another significant step toward Emperor's objectiv" ### DQ26-52 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/emperor-continues-to-define-shallow-high-grade-gold-mineralization-supporting-co--8187ffca-3d0b-4627-bce1-b7653498ebb3#fact-drill-facts-34) Duquesne West · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: DQ26-52 - Project: Duquesne West - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_qc - Reported Region: canada\_qc - Ticker: AUOZ #### Geometry - Grade: 2.5 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 1.5 m - True Width: 1.2 m - From: 64.9 m - To: 66.4 m - Hole Depth: 90 m - Intercept Depth: 45.2 m #### Classification - Program: resource - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: DQ26-52:64.9-66.4 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### QA/QC - Laboratory: SGS and MSALabs - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This narrow intercept shows a good grade, contributing to the detailed understanding of the broader zone. - Positive factor: Good grade for gold. - Negative factor: Narrow intercept width. Evidence · table > 2.5 Context: 1.5 #### Tags used in scoring **True Width Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length. Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 1.2 **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 **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource" **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "With 142,758 m of drilling completed to date, these results represent another significant step toward Emperor's objectiv" ### DQ26-52 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/emperor-continues-to-define-shallow-high-grade-gold-mineralization-supporting-co--8187ffca-3d0b-4627-bce1-b7653498ebb3#fact-drill-facts-35) Duquesne West · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: DQ26-52 - Project: Duquesne West - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_qc - Reported Region: canada\_qc - Ticker: AUOZ #### Geometry - Grade: 37.9 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 1 m - True Width: 0.8 m - From: 66.4 m - To: 67.4 m - Hole Depth: 90 m - Intercept Depth: 45.2 m #### Classification - Program: resource - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: DQ26-52:66.4-67.4 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### QA/QC - Laboratory: SGS and MSALabs - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This very high-grade, narrow intercept is a bonanza result, significantly boosting the overall grade of the broader zone and highlighting high-grade potential. - Positive factor: Exceptional bonanza grade for gold. - Positive factor: Shallow depth supports open-pit potential. - Negative factor: Very narrow intercept width. Evidence · table > 37.9 Context: 1.0 #### Tags used in scoring **True Width Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length. Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 0.8 **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 **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource" **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "With 142,758 m of drilling completed to date, these results represent another significant step toward Emperor's objectiv" ### DQ26-52 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/emperor-continues-to-define-shallow-high-grade-gold-mineralization-supporting-co--8187ffca-3d0b-4627-bce1-b7653498ebb3#fact-drill-facts-36) Duquesne West · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: DQ26-52 - Project: Duquesne West - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_qc - Reported Region: canada\_qc - Ticker: AUOZ #### Geometry - Grade: 9 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 1 m - True Width: 0.8 m - From: 67.4 m - To: 68.4 m - Hole Depth: 90 m - Intercept Depth: 45.2 m #### Classification - Program: resource - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: DQ26-52:67.4-68.4 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### QA/QC - Laboratory: SGS and MSALabs - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This very high-grade, narrow intercept is an excellent result, contributing significantly to the overall grade of the broader zone. - Positive factor: Exceptional grade for gold. - Positive factor: Shallow depth supports open-pit potential. - Negative factor: Very narrow intercept width. Evidence · table > 9.0 Context: 1.0 #### Tags used in scoring **True Width Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length. Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 0.8 **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 **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource" **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "With 142,758 m of drilling completed to date, these results represent another significant step toward Emperor's objectiv" ### DQ26-52 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/emperor-continues-to-define-shallow-high-grade-gold-mineralization-supporting-co--8187ffca-3d0b-4627-bce1-b7653498ebb3#fact-drill-facts-37) Duquesne West · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: DQ26-52 - Project: Duquesne West - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_qc - Reported Region: canada\_qc - Ticker: AUOZ #### Geometry - Grade: 0.8 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 1 m - True Width: 0.8 m - From: 68.4 m - To: 69.4 m - Hole Depth: 90 m - Intercept Depth: 45.2 m #### Classification - Program: resource - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: DQ26-52:68.4-69.4 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### QA/QC - Laboratory: SGS and MSALabs - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This narrow intercept shows a moderate grade, contributing to the detailed understanding of the broader zone. - Positive factor: Grade is at the moderate threshold for gold. - Negative factor: Very narrow intercept width. Evidence · table > 0.8 Context: 1.0 #### Tags used in scoring **True Width Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length. Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 0.8 **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 **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource" **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "With 142,758 m of drilling completed to date, these results represent another significant step toward Emperor's objectiv" ### DQ26-34 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/emperor-continues-to-define-shallow-high-grade-gold-mineralization-supporting-co--8187ffca-3d0b-4627-bce1-b7653498ebb3#fact-drill-facts-38) Duquesne West · gold Historical result Needs review: historical\_restatement #### Identity - Hole ID: DQ26-34 - Project: Duquesne West - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_qc - Reported Region: canada\_qc - Ticker: AUOZ #### Geometry - Grade: 2.7 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 9.5 m #### Classification - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Mining Method: open\_pit #### QA/QC - Laboratory: SGS and MSALabs - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: Yes - Review Reason: historical\_restatement - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: Yes - Historical Source Date: 2026-06-02T00:00:00.000Z #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This historical intercept shows good grade and width, but its novelty is low as it has been previously reported. - Positive factor: Good grade over a reasonable width. - Negative factor: Result is historical, reducing novelty. Evidence · text > hole DQ26-34 intersected 9.5 m grading 2.7 g/t Au #### 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 **Stale Data Re-release** Polarity: negative Definition: Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty. Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "With 142,758 m of drilling completed to date, these results represent another significant step toward Emperor's objectiv" ## 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. 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