# Emperor Metals Reports Additional Drill Results and Continues to Strengthen Conceptual Phase 1 Open-Pit Canonical Atlas analysis: https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/emperor-metals-reports-additional-drill-results-and-continues-to-strengthen-conc--e647ab9b-763e-4eaf-86f0-3fc08d9f98b7 Original source: https://www.juniorminingnetwork.com/junior-miner-news/press-releases/3019-cse/auoz/213232-emperor-reports-additional-drill-results-and-continues-to-strengthen-conceptual-phase-1-open-pit.html Publisher: jmn Original announcement: 2026-10-20T21:42:07.000Z Analysis by Minestarters Atlas Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-20T12:23:03.790Z Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-20T12:23:03.790Z - Company: Emperor Metals Inc. - Ticker: AUOZ - Exchange: CSE - Region: Quebec - Primary commodity: Gold - Secondary commodities: None reported - Document categories: Drill results, Other - Extracted: 2026-10-20 12:23:04 UTC Narrative sentiment: 0.60 · Bullish ## Minestarters Atlas summary Emperor Metals reports final assay results from seven new drillholes at its Duquesne West Project, with highlights including 26.3 m grading 1.0 g/t Au and 19.2 m grading 1.2 g/t Au. These near-surface gold intercepts strengthen the conceptual Phase 1 open-pit model and support the company's objective of advancing towards a preliminary economic assessment. The program has completed over 20,000 meters of new drilling, with additional drilling planned and assays pending for 15 holes. Reasoning: The reported drill results, particularly near-surface gold intercepts, strengthen the conceptual Phase 1 open-pit model and advance the project towards a PEA, supported by robust QA/QC. While individual grades are not exceptional compared to historical highs, they are consistent with bulk-tonnage open-pit potential. - Positive factor: Good width and grade intercepts for open-pit potential - Positive factor: Near-surface mineralization supports conceptual open-pit - Positive factor: Strengthens confidence in Phase 1 open-pit concept - Positive factor: Advances project towards Preliminary Economic Assessment \(PEA\) - Positive factor: Detailed QA/QC procedures disclosed - Positive factor: Qualified Person \(QP\) sign-off for technical content - Positive factor: ISO/IEC 17025 accredited laboratory used - Negative factor: True width not reported for individual intercepts - Negative factor: Grades generally below company's historical average for the project Low confidence — this extraction should be reviewed alongside the original source. Facts used in scoring: 43 ## 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 procedures, mentioning certified reference materials \(standards\), blanks, lab duplicates, and accredited laboratories. Evidence · text > The Quality Assurance and Quality Control \(QA/QC\) was conducted by Technominex, a geological contractor hired by Emperor Metals, 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 Metals 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: John Labrecque, Vice President of Emperor Metals, is named as the Qualified Person who reviewed and approved the technical content. 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 Metals \(B.Sc., P.Geol., OQLF\), who is recognized as a Qualified Person under CIM guidelines and serves as a consultant to Emperor. **Apparent Width Only** Polarity: negative Definition: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness. Why it applies: The tables state 'Estimated 70-90% True Thickness' or 'Estimated 70-75% True Thickness' at the bottom, but individual intercepts do not provide specific true width values. Evidence · table > Estimated 70-90% True Thickness Context: Estimated 70-90% True Thickness **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: The drilling aims to 'strengthen our confidence in the conceptual Phase 1 open-pit concept by demonstrating the continuity, thickness, and grade of near-surface mineralization' and 'refine and expand the resource model', indicating a focus on resource definition. Evidence · text > These additional assay results continue to strengthen our confidence in the conceptual Phase 1 open-pit concept by demonstrating the continuity, thickness, and grade of near-surface mineralization. ## Extracted facts Stored fact records: 43. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record. ## Drill Results (43) ### DQ26-51 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/emperor-metals-reports-additional-drill-results-and-continues-to-strengthen-conc--e647ab9b-763e-4eaf-86f0-3fc08d9f98b7#fact-drill-facts-0) Duquesne West · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: DQ26-51 - Project: Duquesne West - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_qc - Reported Region: canada\_qc - Ticker: AUOZ #### Geometry - Grade: 1 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 26.3 m - From: 42.5 m - To: 68.8 m - Hole Depth: 97 m - Intercept Depth: 42.5 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: orogenic - Program: mixed - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: DQ26-51:42.5-68.8 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### QA/QC - Laboratory: SGS Val D'Or, Quebec and MSALabs in Val D'Or, Quebec and SGS Burnaby, British Columbia - 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: 2026-10-20T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This intercept provides a good width of near-surface gold mineralization, supporting the conceptual open-pit model, although the grade is moderate compared to the project's historical average. - Positive factor: Good intercept width - Positive factor: Near-surface mineralization - Positive factor: Supports open-pit concept - Negative factor: Grade below company's historical average - Negative factor: Apparent width only Evidence · table > 1.0 Context: 26.3 #### 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 **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed" **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: "MORE MINING NEWS Tocvan Reports Positive Closed-Circuit Column Leach Results at Gran Pilar Lavras Gold Defines a Distric" ### DQ26-51 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/emperor-metals-reports-additional-drill-results-and-continues-to-strengthen-conc--e647ab9b-763e-4eaf-86f0-3fc08d9f98b7#fact-drill-facts-1) Duquesne West · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: DQ26-51 - Project: Duquesne West - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_qc - Reported Region: canada\_qc - Ticker: AUOZ #### Geometry - Grade: 4.3 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 2 m - From: 46.8 m - To: 48.8 m - Hole Depth: 97 m - Intercept Depth: 46.8 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: orogenic - Program: mixed - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: DQ26-51:46.8-48.8 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### QA/QC - Laboratory: SGS Val D'Or, Quebec and MSALabs in Val D'Or, Quebec and SGS Burnaby, British Columbia - 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: 2026-10-20T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This higher-grade sub-interval within DQ26-51 contributes positively to the overall intercept, indicating zones of better mineralization near surface. - Positive factor: Higher-grade sub-interval - Positive factor: Near-surface mineralization - Negative factor: Narrow width - Negative factor: Apparent width only Evidence · table > 4.3 Context: 2.0 #### 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 **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed" **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: "MORE MINING NEWS Tocvan Reports Positive Closed-Circuit Column Leach Results at Gran Pilar Lavras Gold Defines a Distric" ### DQ26-51 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/emperor-metals-reports-additional-drill-results-and-continues-to-strengthen-conc--e647ab9b-763e-4eaf-86f0-3fc08d9f98b7#fact-drill-facts-2) Duquesne West · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: DQ26-51 - Project: Duquesne West - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_qc - Reported Region: canada\_qc - Ticker: AUOZ #### Geometry - Grade: 2 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 6.1 m - From: 58.8 m - To: 64.9 m - Hole Depth: 97 m - Intercept Depth: 58.8 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: orogenic - Program: mixed - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: DQ26-51:58.8-64.9 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### QA/QC - Laboratory: SGS Val D'Or, Quebec and MSALabs in Val D'Or, Quebec and SGS Burnaby, British Columbia - 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: 2026-10-20T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This sub-interval further supports the continuity of near-surface gold mineralization within DQ26-51, contributing to the open-pit potential. - Positive factor: Good width sub-interval - Positive factor: Near-surface mineralization - Negative factor: Apparent width only Evidence · table > 2.0 Context: 6.1 #### 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 **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed" **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: "MORE MINING NEWS Tocvan Reports Positive Closed-Circuit Column Leach Results at Gran Pilar Lavras Gold Defines a Distric" ### DQ26-22 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/emperor-metals-reports-additional-drill-results-and-continues-to-strengthen-conc--e647ab9b-763e-4eaf-86f0-3fc08d9f98b7#fact-drill-facts-3) Duquesne West · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: DQ26-22 - Project: Duquesne West - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_qc - Reported Region: canada\_qc - Ticker: AUOZ #### Geometry - Grade: 1.2 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 19.2 m - From: 111.1 m - To: 130.3 m - Hole Depth: 291 m - Intercept Depth: 111.1 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: orogenic - Program: mixed - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: DQ26-22:111.1-130.3 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### QA/QC - Laboratory: SGS Val D'Or, Quebec and MSALabs in Val D'Or, Quebec and SGS Burnaby, British Columbia - 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: 2026-10-20T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This intercept provides a good width of gold mineralization, contributing to the understanding of the deposit's continuity for open-pit planning. - Positive factor: Good intercept width - Positive factor: Supports open-pit concept - Negative factor: Grade below company's historical average - Negative factor: Apparent width only Evidence · table > 1.2 Context: 19.2 #### 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 "mixed" **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: "MORE MINING NEWS Tocvan Reports Positive Closed-Circuit Column Leach Results at Gran Pilar Lavras Gold Defines a Distric" ### DQ26-22 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/emperor-metals-reports-additional-drill-results-and-continues-to-strengthen-conc--e647ab9b-763e-4eaf-86f0-3fc08d9f98b7#fact-drill-facts-4) Duquesne West · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: DQ26-22 - Project: Duquesne West - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_qc - Reported Region: canada\_qc - Ticker: AUOZ #### Geometry - Grade: 2.8 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 6.3 m - From: 124 m - To: 130.3 m - Hole Depth: 291 m - Intercept Depth: 124 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: orogenic - Program: mixed - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: DQ26-22:124-130.3 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### QA/QC - Laboratory: SGS Val D'Or, Quebec and MSALabs in Val D'Or, Quebec and SGS Burnaby, British Columbia - 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: 2026-10-20T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This higher-grade sub-interval within DQ26-22 enhances the overall intercept, indicating better mineralization within the broader zone. - Positive factor: Higher-grade sub-interval - Negative factor: Apparent width only Evidence · table > 2.8 Context: 6.3 #### 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 **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed" **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: "MORE MINING NEWS Tocvan Reports Positive Closed-Circuit Column Leach Results at Gran Pilar Lavras Gold Defines a Distric" ### DQ26-23 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/emperor-metals-reports-additional-drill-results-and-continues-to-strengthen-conc--e647ab9b-763e-4eaf-86f0-3fc08d9f98b7#fact-drill-facts-5) Duquesne West · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: DQ26-23 - Project: Duquesne West - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_qc - Reported Region: canada\_qc - Ticker: AUOZ #### Geometry - Grade: 0.7 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 6.5 m - From: 110.3 m - To: 116.8 m - Hole Depth: 285 m - Intercept Depth: 110.3 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: orogenic - Program: mixed - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: DQ26-23:110.3-116.8 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### QA/QC - Laboratory: SGS Val D'Or, Quebec and MSALabs in Val D'Or, Quebec and SGS Burnaby, British Columbia - 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: 2026-10-20T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This intercept shows low-grade gold mineralization, contributing to the overall geological understanding but not significantly enhancing the project's economics. - Negative factor: Lower grade - Negative factor: Apparent width only Evidence · table > 0.7 Context: 6.5 #### 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 "mixed" **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: "MORE MINING NEWS Tocvan Reports Positive Closed-Circuit Column Leach Results at Gran Pilar Lavras Gold Defines a Distric" ### DQ26-28 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/emperor-metals-reports-additional-drill-results-and-continues-to-strengthen-conc--e647ab9b-763e-4eaf-86f0-3fc08d9f98b7#fact-drill-facts-6) Duquesne West · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: DQ26-28 - Project: Duquesne West - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_qc - Reported Region: canada\_qc - Ticker: AUOZ #### Geometry - Grade: 0.4 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 7 m - From: 82.2 m - To: 89.2 m - Hole Depth: 213 m - Intercept Depth: 82.2 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: orogenic - Program: mixed - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: DQ26-28:82.2-89.2 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### QA/QC - Laboratory: SGS Val D'Or, Quebec and MSALabs in Val D'Or, Quebec and SGS Burnaby, British Columbia - 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: 2026-10-20T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This intercept shows low-grade gold mineralization, providing some geological data but not a significant economic contribution. - Negative factor: Low grade - Negative factor: Apparent width only Evidence · table > 0.4 Context: 7.0 #### 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 **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed" **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: "MORE MINING NEWS Tocvan Reports Positive Closed-Circuit Column Leach Results at Gran Pilar Lavras Gold Defines a Distric" ### DQ26-29 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/emperor-metals-reports-additional-drill-results-and-continues-to-strengthen-conc--e647ab9b-763e-4eaf-86f0-3fc08d9f98b7#fact-drill-facts-7) Duquesne West · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: DQ26-29 - Project: Duquesne West - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_qc - Reported Region: canada\_qc - Ticker: AUOZ #### Geometry - Grade: 0.3 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 19.3 m - From: 61 m - To: 80.3 m - Hole Depth: 174 m - Intercept Depth: 61 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: orogenic - Program: mixed - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: DQ26-29:61-80.3 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### QA/QC - Laboratory: SGS Val D'Or, Quebec and MSALabs in Val D'Or, Quebec and SGS Burnaby, British Columbia - 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: 2026-10-20T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This intercept shows a good width of very low-grade gold mineralization, which could be relevant for bulk-tonnage open-pit scenarios but is not high-grade. - Positive factor: Good intercept width - Negative factor: Low grade - Negative factor: Apparent width only Evidence · table > 0.3 Context: 19.3 #### 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 **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed" **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: "MORE MINING NEWS Tocvan Reports Positive Closed-Circuit Column Leach Results at Gran Pilar Lavras Gold Defines a Distric" ### DQ26-58A [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/emperor-metals-reports-additional-drill-results-and-continues-to-strengthen-conc--e647ab9b-763e-4eaf-86f0-3fc08d9f98b7#fact-drill-facts-8) Duquesne West · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: DQ26-58A - Project: Duquesne West - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_qc - Reported Region: canada\_qc - Ticker: AUOZ #### Geometry - Grade: 1 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 4.9 m - From: 75.7 m - To: 80.5 m - Hole Depth: 111 m - Intercept Depth: 75.7 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: orogenic - Program: mixed - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: DQ26-58A:75.7-80.5 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### QA/QC - Laboratory: SGS Val D'Or, Quebec and MSALabs in Val D'Or, Quebec and SGS Burnaby, British Columbia - 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: 2026-10-20T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This intercept shows moderate-grade gold mineralization over a narrow width, contributing to the overall understanding of the deposit. - Negative factor: Narrower width - Negative factor: Apparent width only Evidence · table > 1.0 Context: 4.9 #### 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 **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed" **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: "MORE MINING NEWS Tocvan Reports Positive Closed-Circuit Column Leach Results at Gran Pilar Lavras Gold Defines a Distric" ### DQ26-38A [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/emperor-metals-reports-additional-drill-results-and-continues-to-strengthen-conc--e647ab9b-763e-4eaf-86f0-3fc08d9f98b7#fact-drill-facts-9) Duquesne West · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: DQ26-38A - Project: Duquesne West - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_qc - Reported Region: canada\_qc - Ticker: AUOZ #### Geometry - Grade: 0.9 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 1 m - From: 235.3 m - To: 236.3 m - Hole Depth: 303 m - Intercept Depth: 235.3 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: orogenic - Program: mixed - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: DQ26-38A:235.3-236.3 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### QA/QC - Laboratory: SGS Val D'Or, Quebec and MSALabs in Val D'Or, Quebec and SGS Burnaby, British Columbia - 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: 2026-10-20T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This very narrow, low-grade intercept provides minimal economic contribution but adds to the geological data. - Negative factor: Very narrow width - Negative factor: Low grade - Negative factor: Apparent width only Evidence · table > 0.9 Context: 1.0 #### 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 **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed" **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: "MORE MINING NEWS Tocvan Reports Positive Closed-Circuit Column Leach Results at Gran Pilar Lavras Gold Defines a Distric" ### DQ26-51 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/emperor-metals-reports-additional-drill-results-and-continues-to-strengthen-conc--e647ab9b-763e-4eaf-86f0-3fc08d9f98b7#fact-drill-facts-10) Duquesne West · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: DQ26-51 - Project: Duquesne West - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_qc - Reported Region: canada\_qc - Ticker: AUOZ #### Geometry - Grade: 0.4 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 1.8 m - From: 42.5 m - To: 44.3 m - Hole Depth: 97 m - Intercept Depth: 42.5 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: orogenic - Program: mixed - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: DQ26-51:42.5-44.3 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### QA/QC - Laboratory: SGS Val D'Or, Quebec and MSALabs in Val D'Or, Quebec and SGS Burnaby, British Columbia - 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: 2026-10-20T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This low-grade sub-interval contributes to the overall understanding of the mineralization but is not economically significant on its own. - Negative factor: Low grade - Negative factor: Apparent width only Evidence · table > 0.4 Context: 1.8 #### 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 "mixed" **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: "MORE MINING NEWS Tocvan Reports Positive Closed-Circuit Column Leach Results at Gran Pilar Lavras Gold Defines a Distric" ### DQ26-51 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/emperor-metals-reports-additional-drill-results-and-continues-to-strengthen-conc--e647ab9b-763e-4eaf-86f0-3fc08d9f98b7#fact-drill-facts-11) Duquesne West · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: DQ26-51 - Project: Duquesne West - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_qc - Reported Region: canada\_qc - Ticker: AUOZ #### Geometry - Grade: 0.2 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 2.5 m - From: 44.3 m - To: 46.8 m - Hole Depth: 97 m - Intercept Depth: 44.3 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: orogenic - Program: mixed - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: DQ26-51:44.3-46.8 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### QA/QC - Laboratory: SGS Val D'Or, Quebec and MSALabs in Val D'Or, Quebec and SGS Burnaby, British Columbia - 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: 2026-10-20T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This very low-grade sub-interval indicates the presence of gold but is not economically significant. - Negative factor: Very low grade - Negative factor: Apparent width only Evidence · table > 0.2 Context: 2.5 #### 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 "mixed" **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: "MORE MINING NEWS Tocvan Reports Positive Closed-Circuit Column Leach Results at Gran Pilar Lavras Gold Defines a Distric" ### DQ26-51 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/emperor-metals-reports-additional-drill-results-and-continues-to-strengthen-conc--e647ab9b-763e-4eaf-86f0-3fc08d9f98b7#fact-drill-facts-12) Duquesne West · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: DQ26-51 - Project: Duquesne West - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_qc - Reported Region: canada\_qc - Ticker: AUOZ #### Geometry - Grade: 3.9 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 1 m - From: 46.8 m - To: 47.8 m - Hole Depth: 97 m - Intercept Depth: 46.8 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: orogenic - Program: mixed - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: DQ26-51:46.8-47.8 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### QA/QC - Laboratory: SGS Val D'Or, Quebec and MSALabs in Val D'Or, Quebec and SGS Burnaby, British Columbia - 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: 2026-10-20T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This narrow, higher-grade sub-interval within DQ26-51 is a positive indicator of localized high-grade mineralization. - Positive factor: Higher grade - Negative factor: Very narrow width - Negative factor: Apparent width only Evidence · table > 3.9 Context: 1.0 #### 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 **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed" **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: "MORE MINING NEWS Tocvan Reports Positive Closed-Circuit Column Leach Results at Gran Pilar Lavras Gold Defines a Distric" ### DQ26-51 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/emperor-metals-reports-additional-drill-results-and-continues-to-strengthen-conc--e647ab9b-763e-4eaf-86f0-3fc08d9f98b7#fact-drill-facts-13) Duquesne West · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: DQ26-51 - Project: Duquesne West - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_qc - Reported Region: canada\_qc - Ticker: AUOZ #### Geometry - Grade: 4.6 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 1 m - From: 47.8 m - To: 48.8 m - Hole Depth: 97 m - Intercept Depth: 47.8 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: orogenic - Program: mixed - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: DQ26-51:47.8-48.8 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### QA/QC - Laboratory: SGS Val D'Or, Quebec and MSALabs in Val D'Or, Quebec and SGS Burnaby, British Columbia - 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: 2026-10-20T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This narrow, higher-grade sub-interval within DQ26-51 further highlights localized high-grade mineralization. - Positive factor: Higher grade - Negative factor: Very narrow width - Negative factor: Apparent width only Evidence · table > 4.6 Context: 1.0 #### 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 **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed" **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: "MORE MINING NEWS Tocvan Reports Positive Closed-Circuit Column Leach Results at Gran Pilar Lavras Gold Defines a Distric" ### DQ26-51 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/emperor-metals-reports-additional-drill-results-and-continues-to-strengthen-conc--e647ab9b-763e-4eaf-86f0-3fc08d9f98b7#fact-drill-facts-14) Duquesne West · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: DQ26-51 - Project: Duquesne West - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_qc - Reported Region: canada\_qc - Ticker: AUOZ #### Geometry - Grade: 0.1 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 2 m - From: 48.8 m - To: 50.8 m - Hole Depth: 97 m - Intercept Depth: 48.8 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: orogenic - Program: mixed - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: DQ26-51:48.8-50.8 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### QA/QC - Laboratory: SGS Val D'Or, Quebec and MSALabs in Val D'Or, Quebec and SGS Burnaby, British Columbia - 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: 2026-10-20T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This very low-grade sub-interval indicates the presence of gold but is not economically significant. - Negative factor: Very low grade - Negative factor: Apparent width only Evidence · table > 0.1 Context: 2.0 #### 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 **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed" **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: "MORE MINING NEWS Tocvan Reports Positive Closed-Circuit Column Leach Results at Gran Pilar Lavras Gold Defines a Distric" ### DQ26-51 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/emperor-metals-reports-additional-drill-results-and-continues-to-strengthen-conc--e647ab9b-763e-4eaf-86f0-3fc08d9f98b7#fact-drill-facts-15) Duquesne West · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: DQ26-51 - Project: Duquesne West - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_qc - Reported Region: canada\_qc - Ticker: AUOZ #### Geometry - Grade: 0 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 1 m - From: 50.8 m - To: 51.8 m - Hole Depth: 97 m - Intercept Depth: 50.8 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: orogenic - Program: mixed - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: DQ26-51:50.8-51.8 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### QA/QC - Laboratory: SGS Val D'Or, Quebec and MSALabs in Val D'Or, Quebec and SGS Burnaby, British Columbia - 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: 2026-10-20T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This barren interval indicates a lack of gold mineralization in this specific section. - Negative factor: Barren interval - Negative factor: Apparent width only Evidence · table > 0.0 Context: 1.0 #### 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 **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed" **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: "MORE MINING NEWS Tocvan Reports Positive Closed-Circuit Column Leach Results at Gran Pilar Lavras Gold Defines a Distric" ### DQ26-51 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/emperor-metals-reports-additional-drill-results-and-continues-to-strengthen-conc--e647ab9b-763e-4eaf-86f0-3fc08d9f98b7#fact-drill-facts-16) Duquesne West · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: DQ26-51 - 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 - From: 51.8 m - To: 52.8 m - Hole Depth: 97 m - Intercept Depth: 51.8 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: orogenic - Program: mixed - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: DQ26-51:51.8-52.8 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### QA/QC - Laboratory: SGS Val D'Or, Quebec and MSALabs in Val D'Or, Quebec and SGS Burnaby, British Columbia - 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: 2026-10-20T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This very low-grade sub-interval indicates the presence of gold but is not economically significant. - Negative factor: Very low grade - Negative factor: Apparent width only Evidence · table > 0.2 Context: 1.0 #### 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 **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed" **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: "MORE MINING NEWS Tocvan Reports Positive Closed-Circuit Column Leach Results at Gran Pilar Lavras Gold Defines a Distric" ### DQ26-51 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/emperor-metals-reports-additional-drill-results-and-continues-to-strengthen-conc--e647ab9b-763e-4eaf-86f0-3fc08d9f98b7#fact-drill-facts-17) Duquesne West · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: DQ26-51 - 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 - From: 52.8 m - To: 53.8 m - Hole Depth: 97 m - Intercept Depth: 52.8 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: orogenic - Program: mixed - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: DQ26-51:52.8-53.8 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### QA/QC - Laboratory: SGS Val D'Or, Quebec and MSALabs in Val D'Or, Quebec and SGS Burnaby, British Columbia - 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: 2026-10-20T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This very low-grade sub-interval indicates the presence of gold but is not economically significant. - Negative factor: Very low grade - Negative factor: Apparent width only Evidence · table > 0.1 Context: 1.0 #### 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 **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed" **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: "MORE MINING NEWS Tocvan Reports Positive Closed-Circuit Column Leach Results at Gran Pilar Lavras Gold Defines a Distric" ### DQ26-51 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/emperor-metals-reports-additional-drill-results-and-continues-to-strengthen-conc--e647ab9b-763e-4eaf-86f0-3fc08d9f98b7#fact-drill-facts-18) Duquesne West · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: DQ26-51 - Project: Duquesne West - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_qc - Reported Region: canada\_qc - Ticker: AUOZ #### Geometry - Grade: 0.5 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 1 m - From: 53.8 m - To: 54.8 m - Hole Depth: 97 m - Intercept Depth: 53.8 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: orogenic - Program: mixed - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: DQ26-51:53.8-54.8 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### QA/QC - Laboratory: SGS Val D'Or, Quebec and MSALabs in Val D'Or, Quebec and SGS Burnaby, British Columbia - 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: 2026-10-20T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This low-grade sub-interval contributes to the overall understanding of the mineralization but is not economically significant on its own. - Negative factor: Low grade - Negative factor: Apparent width only Evidence · table > 0.5 Context: 1.0 #### 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 **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed" **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: "MORE MINING NEWS Tocvan Reports Positive Closed-Circuit Column Leach Results at Gran Pilar Lavras Gold Defines a Distric" ### DQ26-51 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/emperor-metals-reports-additional-drill-results-and-continues-to-strengthen-conc--e647ab9b-763e-4eaf-86f0-3fc08d9f98b7#fact-drill-facts-19) Duquesne West · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: DQ26-51 - Project: Duquesne West - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_qc - Reported Region: canada\_qc - Ticker: AUOZ #### Geometry - Grade: 0.5 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 1 m - From: 54.8 m - To: 55.8 m - Hole Depth: 97 m - Intercept Depth: 54.8 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: orogenic - Program: mixed - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: DQ26-51:54.8-55.8 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### QA/QC - Laboratory: SGS Val D'Or, Quebec and MSALabs in Val D'Or, Quebec and SGS Burnaby, British Columbia - 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: 2026-10-20T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This low-grade sub-interval contributes to the overall understanding of the mineralization but is not economically significant on its own. - Negative factor: Low grade - Negative factor: Apparent width only Evidence · table > 0.5 Context: 1.0 #### 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 **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed" **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: "MORE MINING NEWS Tocvan Reports Positive Closed-Circuit Column Leach Results at Gran Pilar Lavras Gold Defines a Distric" ### DQ26-51 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/emperor-metals-reports-additional-drill-results-and-continues-to-strengthen-conc--e647ab9b-763e-4eaf-86f0-3fc08d9f98b7#fact-drill-facts-20) Duquesne West · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: DQ26-51 - 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 - From: 55.8 m - To: 56.8 m - Hole Depth: 97 m - Intercept Depth: 55.8 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: orogenic - Program: mixed - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: DQ26-51:55.8-56.8 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### QA/QC - Laboratory: SGS Val D'Or, Quebec and MSALabs in Val D'Or, Quebec and SGS Burnaby, British Columbia - 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: 2026-10-20T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This low-grade sub-interval contributes to the overall understanding of the mineralization but is not economically significant on its own. - Negative factor: Low grade - Negative factor: Apparent width only Evidence · table > 0.4 Context: 1.0 #### 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 **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed" **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: "MORE MINING NEWS Tocvan Reports Positive Closed-Circuit Column Leach Results at Gran Pilar Lavras Gold Defines a Distric" ### DQ26-51 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/emperor-metals-reports-additional-drill-results-and-continues-to-strengthen-conc--e647ab9b-763e-4eaf-86f0-3fc08d9f98b7#fact-drill-facts-21) Duquesne West · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: DQ26-51 - 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 - From: 56.8 m - To: 57.8 m - Hole Depth: 97 m - Intercept Depth: 56.8 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: orogenic - Program: mixed - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: DQ26-51:56.8-57.8 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### QA/QC - Laboratory: SGS Val D'Or, Quebec and MSALabs in Val D'Or, Quebec and SGS Burnaby, British Columbia - 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: 2026-10-20T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This low-grade sub-interval contributes to the overall understanding of the mineralization but is not economically significant on its own. - Negative factor: Low grade - Negative factor: Apparent width only Evidence · table > 0.4 Context: 1.0 #### 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 **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed" **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: "MORE MINING NEWS Tocvan Reports Positive Closed-Circuit Column Leach Results at Gran Pilar Lavras Gold Defines a Distric" ### DQ26-51 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/emperor-metals-reports-additional-drill-results-and-continues-to-strengthen-conc--e647ab9b-763e-4eaf-86f0-3fc08d9f98b7#fact-drill-facts-22) Duquesne West · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: DQ26-51 - Project: Duquesne West - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_qc - Reported Region: canada\_qc - Ticker: AUOZ #### Geometry - Grade: 0.5 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 1 m - From: 57.8 m - To: 58.8 m - Hole Depth: 97 m - Intercept Depth: 57.8 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: orogenic - Program: mixed - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: DQ26-51:57.8-58.8 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### QA/QC - Laboratory: SGS Val D'Or, Quebec and MSALabs in Val D'Or, Quebec and SGS Burnaby, British Columbia - 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: 2026-10-20T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This low-grade sub-interval contributes to the overall understanding of the mineralization but is not economically significant on its own. - Negative factor: Low grade - Negative factor: Apparent width only Evidence · table > 0.5 Context: 1.0 #### 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 **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed" **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: "MORE MINING NEWS Tocvan Reports Positive Closed-Circuit Column Leach Results at Gran Pilar Lavras Gold Defines a Distric" ### DQ26-51 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/emperor-metals-reports-additional-drill-results-and-continues-to-strengthen-conc--e647ab9b-763e-4eaf-86f0-3fc08d9f98b7#fact-drill-facts-23) Duquesne West · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: DQ26-51 - Project: Duquesne West - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_qc - Reported Region: canada\_qc - Ticker: AUOZ #### Geometry - Grade: 2.1 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 1 m - From: 58.8 m - To: 59.8 m - Hole Depth: 97 m - Intercept Depth: 58.8 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: orogenic - Program: mixed - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: DQ26-51:58.8-59.8 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### QA/QC - Laboratory: SGS Val D'Or, Quebec and MSALabs in Val D'Or, Quebec and SGS Burnaby, British Columbia - 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: 2026-10-20T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This narrow, moderate-grade sub-interval within DQ26-51 is a positive indicator of localized mineralization. - Positive factor: Moderate grade - Negative factor: Very narrow width - Negative factor: Apparent width only Evidence · table > 2.1 Context: 1.0 #### 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 **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed" **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: "MORE MINING NEWS Tocvan Reports Positive Closed-Circuit Column Leach Results at Gran Pilar Lavras Gold Defines a Distric" ### DQ26-51 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/emperor-metals-reports-additional-drill-results-and-continues-to-strengthen-conc--e647ab9b-763e-4eaf-86f0-3fc08d9f98b7#fact-drill-facts-24) Duquesne West · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: DQ26-51 - 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 - From: 59.8 m - To: 60.8 m - Hole Depth: 97 m - Intercept Depth: 59.8 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: orogenic - Program: mixed - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: DQ26-51:59.8-60.8 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### QA/QC - Laboratory: SGS Val D'Or, Quebec and MSALabs in Val D'Or, Quebec and SGS Burnaby, British Columbia - 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: 2026-10-20T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This low-grade sub-interval contributes to the overall understanding of the mineralization but is not economically significant on its own. - Negative factor: Low grade - Negative factor: Apparent width only Evidence · table > 0.6 Context: 1.0 #### 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 **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed" **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: "MORE MINING NEWS Tocvan Reports Positive Closed-Circuit Column Leach Results at Gran Pilar Lavras Gold Defines a Distric" ### DQ26-51 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/emperor-metals-reports-additional-drill-results-and-continues-to-strengthen-conc--e647ab9b-763e-4eaf-86f0-3fc08d9f98b7#fact-drill-facts-25) Duquesne West · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: DQ26-51 - Project: Duquesne West - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_qc - Reported Region: canada\_qc - Ticker: AUOZ #### Geometry - Grade: 1 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 1 m - From: 60.8 m - To: 61.8 m - Hole Depth: 97 m - Intercept Depth: 60.8 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: orogenic - Program: mixed - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: DQ26-51:60.8-61.8 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### QA/QC - Laboratory: SGS Val D'Or, Quebec and MSALabs in Val D'Or, Quebec and SGS Burnaby, British Columbia - 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: 2026-10-20T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This narrow, moderate-grade sub-interval contributes to the overall understanding of the mineralization. - Negative factor: Very narrow width - Negative factor: Apparent width only Evidence · table > 1.0 Context: 1.0 #### 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 **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed" **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: "MORE MINING NEWS Tocvan Reports Positive Closed-Circuit Column Leach Results at Gran Pilar Lavras Gold Defines a Distric" ### DQ26-51 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/emperor-metals-reports-additional-drill-results-and-continues-to-strengthen-conc--e647ab9b-763e-4eaf-86f0-3fc08d9f98b7#fact-drill-facts-26) Duquesne West · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: DQ26-51 - Project: Duquesne West - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_qc - Reported Region: canada\_qc - Ticker: AUOZ #### Geometry - Grade: 0.5 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 1 m - From: 61.8 m - To: 62.8 m - Hole Depth: 97 m - Intercept Depth: 61.8 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: orogenic - Program: mixed - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: DQ26-51:61.8-62.8 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### QA/QC - Laboratory: SGS Val D'Or, Quebec and MSALabs in Val D'Or, Quebec and SGS Burnaby, British Columbia - 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: 2026-10-20T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This low-grade sub-interval contributes to the overall understanding of the mineralization but is not economically significant on its own. - Negative factor: Low grade - Negative factor: Apparent width only Evidence · table > 0.5 Context: 1.0 #### 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 **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed" **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: "MORE MINING NEWS Tocvan Reports Positive Closed-Circuit Column Leach Results at Gran Pilar Lavras Gold Defines a Distric" ### DQ26-51 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/emperor-metals-reports-additional-drill-results-and-continues-to-strengthen-conc--e647ab9b-763e-4eaf-86f0-3fc08d9f98b7#fact-drill-facts-27) Duquesne West · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: DQ26-51 - 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 - From: 62.8 m - To: 63.8 m - Hole Depth: 97 m - Intercept Depth: 62.8 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: orogenic - Program: mixed - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: DQ26-51:62.8-63.8 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### QA/QC - Laboratory: SGS Val D'Or, Quebec and MSALabs in Val D'Or, Quebec and SGS Burnaby, British Columbia - 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: 2026-10-20T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This low-grade sub-interval contributes to the overall understanding of the mineralization but is not economically significant on its own. - Negative factor: Low grade - Negative factor: Apparent width only Evidence · table > 0.3 Context: 1.0 #### 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 **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed" **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: "MORE MINING NEWS Tocvan Reports Positive Closed-Circuit Column Leach Results at Gran Pilar Lavras Gold Defines a Distric" ### DQ26-51 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/emperor-metals-reports-additional-drill-results-and-continues-to-strengthen-conc--e647ab9b-763e-4eaf-86f0-3fc08d9f98b7#fact-drill-facts-28) Duquesne West · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: DQ26-51 - Project: Duquesne West - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_qc - Reported Region: canada\_qc - Ticker: AUOZ #### Geometry - Grade: 7.1 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 1.1 m - From: 63.8 m - To: 64.9 m - Hole Depth: 97 m - Intercept Depth: 63.8 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: orogenic - Program: mixed - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: DQ26-51:63.8-64.9 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### QA/QC - Laboratory: SGS Val D'Or, Quebec and MSALabs in Val D'Or, Quebec and SGS Burnaby, British Columbia - 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: 2026-10-20T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This high-grade sub-interval within DQ26-51 is a strong positive, indicating significant localized gold mineralization. - Positive factor: High-grade sub-interval - Negative factor: Very narrow width - Negative factor: Apparent width only Evidence · table > 7.1 Context: 1.1 #### 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 **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed" **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: "MORE MINING NEWS Tocvan Reports Positive Closed-Circuit Column Leach Results at Gran Pilar Lavras Gold Defines a Distric" ### DQ26-51 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/emperor-metals-reports-additional-drill-results-and-continues-to-strengthen-conc--e647ab9b-763e-4eaf-86f0-3fc08d9f98b7#fact-drill-facts-29) Duquesne West · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: DQ26-51 - Project: Duquesne West - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_qc - Reported Region: canada\_qc - Ticker: AUOZ #### Geometry - Grade: 0.5 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 1.5 m - From: 64.9 m - To: 66.4 m - Hole Depth: 97 m - Intercept Depth: 64.9 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: orogenic - Program: mixed - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: DQ26-51:64.9-66.4 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### QA/QC - Laboratory: SGS Val D'Or, Quebec and MSALabs in Val D'Or, Quebec and SGS Burnaby, British Columbia - 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: 2026-10-20T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This low-grade sub-interval contributes to the overall understanding of the mineralization but is not economically significant on its own. - Negative factor: Low grade - Negative factor: Apparent width only Evidence · table > 0.5 Context: 1.5 #### 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 "mixed" **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: "MORE MINING NEWS Tocvan Reports Positive Closed-Circuit Column Leach Results at Gran Pilar Lavras Gold Defines a Distric" ### DQ26-51 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/emperor-metals-reports-additional-drill-results-and-continues-to-strengthen-conc--e647ab9b-763e-4eaf-86f0-3fc08d9f98b7#fact-drill-facts-30) Duquesne West · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: DQ26-51 - Project: Duquesne West - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_qc - Reported Region: canada\_qc - Ticker: AUOZ #### Geometry - Grade: 0 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 1 m - From: 66.4 m - To: 67.4 m - Hole Depth: 97 m - Intercept Depth: 66.4 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: orogenic - Program: mixed - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: DQ26-51:66.4-67.4 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### QA/QC - Laboratory: SGS Val D'Or, Quebec and MSALabs in Val D'Or, Quebec and SGS Burnaby, British Columbia - 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: 2026-10-20T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This barren interval indicates a lack of gold mineralization in this specific section. - Negative factor: Barren interval - Negative factor: Apparent width only Evidence · table > 0.0 Context: 1.0 #### 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 **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed" **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: "MORE MINING NEWS Tocvan Reports Positive Closed-Circuit Column Leach Results at Gran Pilar Lavras Gold Defines a Distric" ### DQ26-51 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/emperor-metals-reports-additional-drill-results-and-continues-to-strengthen-conc--e647ab9b-763e-4eaf-86f0-3fc08d9f98b7#fact-drill-facts-31) Duquesne West · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: DQ26-51 - Project: Duquesne West - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_qc - Reported Region: canada\_qc - Ticker: AUOZ #### Geometry - Grade: 0.5 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 1.4 m - From: 67.4 m - To: 68.8 m - Hole Depth: 97 m - Intercept Depth: 67.4 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: orogenic - Program: mixed - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: DQ26-51:67.4-68.8 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### QA/QC - Laboratory: SGS Val D'Or, Quebec and MSALabs in Val D'Or, Quebec and SGS Burnaby, British Columbia - 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: 2026-10-20T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This low-grade sub-interval contributes to the overall understanding of the mineralization but is not economically significant on its own. - Negative factor: Low grade - Negative factor: Apparent width only Evidence · table > 0.5 Context: 1.4 #### 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 "mixed" **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: "MORE MINING NEWS Tocvan Reports Positive Closed-Circuit Column Leach Results at Gran Pilar Lavras Gold Defines a Distric" ### DQ26-43 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/emperor-metals-reports-additional-drill-results-and-continues-to-strengthen-conc--e647ab9b-763e-4eaf-86f0-3fc08d9f98b7#fact-drill-facts-32) Duquesne West · gold #### 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 - Deposit Type: orogenic - Program: mixed - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: DQ26-43:64.9-86.7 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### QA/QC - Laboratory: SGS Val D'Or, Quebec and MSALabs in Val D'Or, Quebec and SGS Burnaby, British Columbia - 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: 2026-10-20T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This intercept provides a strong combination of width and grade, significantly strengthening the conceptual open-pit model. - Positive factor: Good width and grade intercept - Positive factor: Supports open-pit concept - Negative factor: Apparent width only 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 **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed" **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: "MORE MINING NEWS Tocvan Reports Positive Closed-Circuit Column Leach Results at Gran Pilar Lavras Gold Defines a Distric" ### DQ26-34 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/emperor-metals-reports-additional-drill-results-and-continues-to-strengthen-conc--e647ab9b-763e-4eaf-86f0-3fc08d9f98b7#fact-drill-facts-33) Duquesne West · gold #### 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 - From: 53.8 m - To: 63.3 m - Intercept Depth: 53.8 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: orogenic - Program: mixed - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: DQ26-34:53.8-63.3 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### QA/QC - Laboratory: SGS Val D'Or, Quebec and MSALabs in Val D'Or, Quebec and SGS Burnaby, British Columbia - 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: 2026-10-20T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This intercept provides moderate grade gold mineralization over a good width, contributing positively to the open-pit potential. - Positive factor: Moderate grade and width - Negative factor: Apparent width only Evidence · table > 2.7 Context: 9.5 #### 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 "mixed" **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: "MORE MINING NEWS Tocvan Reports Positive Closed-Circuit Column Leach Results at Gran Pilar Lavras Gold Defines a Distric" ### DQ26-52 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/emperor-metals-reports-additional-drill-results-and-continues-to-strengthen-conc--e647ab9b-763e-4eaf-86f0-3fc08d9f98b7#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: 2.6 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 24.1 m - From: 45.2 m - To: 69.4 m - Intercept Depth: 45.2 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: orogenic - Program: mixed - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: DQ26-52:45.2-69.4 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### QA/QC - Laboratory: SGS Val D'Or, Quebec and MSALabs in Val D'Or, Quebec and SGS Burnaby, British Columbia - 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: 2026-10-20T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This intercept provides a strong combination of width and grade, significantly strengthening the conceptual open-pit model. - Positive factor: Good width and grade intercept - Positive factor: Supports open-pit concept - Negative factor: Apparent width only Evidence · table > 2.6 Context: 24.1 #### 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 **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed" **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: "MORE MINING NEWS Tocvan Reports Positive Closed-Circuit Column Leach Results at Gran Pilar Lavras Gold Defines a Distric" ### DQ26-12 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/emperor-metals-reports-additional-drill-results-and-continues-to-strengthen-conc--e647ab9b-763e-4eaf-86f0-3fc08d9f98b7#fact-drill-facts-35) Duquesne West · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: DQ26-12 - Project: Duquesne West - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_qc - Reported Region: canada\_qc - Ticker: AUOZ #### Geometry - Grade: 2.6 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 2.3 m - From: 98.1 m - To: 100.3 m - Intercept Depth: 98.1 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: orogenic - Program: mixed - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: DQ26-12:98.1-100.3 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### QA/QC - Laboratory: SGS Val D'Or, Quebec and MSALabs in Val D'Or, Quebec and SGS Burnaby, British Columbia - 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: 2026-10-20T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This narrow intercept provides moderate grade gold mineralization, contributing to the overall geological understanding. - Positive factor: Moderate grade - Negative factor: Narrow width - Negative factor: Apparent width only Evidence · table > 2.6 Context: 2.3 #### 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 **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed" **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: "MORE MINING NEWS Tocvan Reports Positive Closed-Circuit Column Leach Results at Gran Pilar Lavras Gold Defines a Distric" ### DQ26-53 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/emperor-metals-reports-additional-drill-results-and-continues-to-strengthen-conc--e647ab9b-763e-4eaf-86f0-3fc08d9f98b7#fact-drill-facts-36) 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 - From: 50 m - To: 64.3 m - Intercept Depth: 50 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: orogenic - Program: mixed - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: DQ26-53:50-64.3 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### QA/QC - Laboratory: SGS Val D'Or, Quebec and MSALabs in Val D'Or, Quebec and SGS Burnaby, British Columbia - 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: 2026-10-20T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This intercept provides a good width of moderate-grade gold mineralization, contributing positively to the open-pit potential. - Positive factor: Good width and moderate grade - Positive factor: Supports open-pit concept - Negative factor: Apparent width only Evidence · table > 2.2 Context: 14.3 #### 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 **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed" **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: "MORE MINING NEWS Tocvan Reports Positive Closed-Circuit Column Leach Results at Gran Pilar Lavras Gold Defines a Distric" ### DQ26-26 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/emperor-metals-reports-additional-drill-results-and-continues-to-strengthen-conc--e647ab9b-763e-4eaf-86f0-3fc08d9f98b7#fact-drill-facts-37) Duquesne West · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: DQ26-26 - Project: Duquesne West - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_qc - Reported Region: canada\_qc - Ticker: AUOZ #### Geometry - Grade: 2.1 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 7 m - From: 140 m - To: 147 m - Intercept Depth: 140 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: orogenic - Program: mixed - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: DQ26-26:140-147 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### QA/QC - Laboratory: SGS Val D'Or, Quebec and MSALabs in Val D'Or, Quebec and SGS Burnaby, British Columbia - 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: 2026-10-20T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This intercept provides moderate grade gold mineralization, contributing to the overall geological understanding. - Positive factor: Moderate grade - Negative factor: Apparent width only Evidence · table > 2.1 Context: 7.0 #### 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 **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed" **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: "MORE MINING NEWS Tocvan Reports Positive Closed-Circuit Column Leach Results at Gran Pilar Lavras Gold Defines a Distric" ### DQ26-17 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/emperor-metals-reports-additional-drill-results-and-continues-to-strengthen-conc--e647ab9b-763e-4eaf-86f0-3fc08d9f98b7#fact-drill-facts-38) Duquesne West · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: DQ26-17 - Project: Duquesne West - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_qc - Reported Region: canada\_qc - Ticker: AUOZ #### Geometry - Grade: 1.6 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 5.5 m - From: 90.1 m - To: 95.5 m - Intercept Depth: 90.1 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: orogenic - Program: mixed - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: DQ26-17:90.1-95.5 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### QA/QC - Laboratory: SGS Val D'Or, Quebec and MSALabs in Val D'Or, Quebec and SGS Burnaby, British Columbia - 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: 2026-10-20T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This intercept provides moderate grade gold mineralization, contributing to the overall geological understanding. - Negative factor: Apparent width only Evidence · table > 1.6 Context: 5.5 #### 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 "mixed" **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: "MORE MINING NEWS Tocvan Reports Positive Closed-Circuit Column Leach Results at Gran Pilar Lavras Gold Defines a Distric" ### DQ26-32 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/emperor-metals-reports-additional-drill-results-and-continues-to-strengthen-conc--e647ab9b-763e-4eaf-86f0-3fc08d9f98b7#fact-drill-facts-39) Duquesne West · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: DQ26-32 - Project: Duquesne West - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_qc - Reported Region: canada\_qc - Ticker: AUOZ #### Geometry - Grade: 1.6 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 12 m - From: 66.2 m - To: 78.2 m - Intercept Depth: 66.2 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: orogenic - Program: mixed - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: DQ26-32:66.2-78.2 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### QA/QC - Laboratory: SGS Val D'Or, Quebec and MSALabs in Val D'Or, Quebec and SGS Burnaby, British Columbia - 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: 2026-10-20T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This intercept provides moderate grade gold mineralization over a good width, contributing positively to the open-pit potential. - Positive factor: Good width - Negative factor: Apparent width only Evidence · table > 1.6 Context: 12.0 #### 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 **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed" **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: "MORE MINING NEWS Tocvan Reports Positive Closed-Circuit Column Leach Results at Gran Pilar Lavras Gold Defines a Distric" ### DQ26-30 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/emperor-metals-reports-additional-drill-results-and-continues-to-strengthen-conc--e647ab9b-763e-4eaf-86f0-3fc08d9f98b7#fact-drill-facts-40) Duquesne West · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: DQ26-30 - Project: Duquesne West - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_qc - Reported Region: canada\_qc - Ticker: AUOZ #### Geometry - Grade: 1.6 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 7.1 m - From: 125.4 m - To: 132.5 m - Intercept Depth: 125.4 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: orogenic - Program: mixed - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: DQ26-30:125.4-132.5 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### QA/QC - Laboratory: SGS Val D'Or, Quebec and MSALabs in Val D'Or, Quebec and SGS Burnaby, British Columbia - 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: 2026-10-20T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This intercept provides moderate grade gold mineralization, contributing to the overall geological understanding. - Negative factor: Apparent width only Evidence · table > 1.6 Context: 7.1 #### 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 **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed" **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: "MORE MINING NEWS Tocvan Reports Positive Closed-Circuit Column Leach Results at Gran Pilar Lavras Gold Defines a Distric" ### DQ26-50 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/emperor-metals-reports-additional-drill-results-and-continues-to-strengthen-conc--e647ab9b-763e-4eaf-86f0-3fc08d9f98b7#fact-drill-facts-41) Duquesne West · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: DQ26-50 - Project: Duquesne West - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_qc - Reported Region: canada\_qc - Ticker: AUOZ #### Geometry - Grade: 1.3 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 4.1 m - From: 40 m - To: 44.1 m - Intercept Depth: 40 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: orogenic - Program: mixed - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: DQ26-50:40-44.1 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### QA/QC - Laboratory: SGS Val D'Or, Quebec and MSALabs in Val D'Or, Quebec and SGS Burnaby, British Columbia - 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: 2026-10-20T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This intercept provides moderate grade gold mineralization, contributing to the overall geological understanding. - Negative factor: Apparent width only Evidence · table > 1.3 Context: 4.1 #### 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 **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed" **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: "MORE MINING NEWS Tocvan Reports Positive Closed-Circuit Column Leach Results at Gran Pilar Lavras Gold Defines a Distric" ### DQ26-18 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/emperor-metals-reports-additional-drill-results-and-continues-to-strengthen-conc--e647ab9b-763e-4eaf-86f0-3fc08d9f98b7#fact-drill-facts-42) Duquesne West · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: DQ26-18 - Project: Duquesne West - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_qc - Reported Region: canada\_qc - Ticker: AUOZ #### Geometry - Grade: 1 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 7 m - From: 96.9 m - To: 103.9 m - Intercept Depth: 96.9 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: orogenic - Program: mixed - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: DQ26-18:96.9-103.9 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### QA/QC - Laboratory: SGS Val D'Or, Quebec and MSALabs in Val D'Or, Quebec and SGS Burnaby, British Columbia - 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: 2026-10-20T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This intercept provides moderate grade gold mineralization, contributing to the overall geological understanding. - Negative factor: Apparent width only Evidence · table > 1.0 Context: 7.0 #### 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 **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed" **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: "MORE MINING NEWS Tocvan Reports Positive Closed-Circuit Column Leach Results at Gran Pilar Lavras Gold Defines a Distric" ## How Atlas produces this analysis Minestarters Atlas uses automated extraction to summarize mining announcements, identify reported measurements, and classify supporting evidence. Sentiment reflects the extracted narrative and classification rules; it is an interpretation, not a reported measurement. Evidence quotes and context are provided where available. Missing data, low-confidence results, and review flags indicate limitations. Check the original publisher announcement before relying on an interpretation.