# Emperor Reports Additional Drill Results and Continues to Strengthen Conceptual Phase 1 Open-Pit Canonical Atlas analysis: https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/emperor-reports-additional-drill-results-and-continues-to-strengthen-conceptual--1d63d617-9e0e-4049-a464-268e821d890d Original source: https://www.emperormetals.com/_resources/news/2026/2026-10-20%20NR%20re%20Duquesne%20ppty%20update%20-%20clean%20v2%20final.pdf Publisher: prospectors\_exchange Original announcement: 2026-10-20T00:00:00.000Z Analysis by Minestarters Atlas Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-21T11:51:23.330Z Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-21T11:51:23.330Z - Company: Emperor Metals Inc. - Ticker: AUOZ - Exchange: Unavailable - Region: Quebec - Primary commodity: Gold - Secondary commodities: None reported - Document categories: Drill results, Other, Resource update - Extracted: 2026-10-21 11:51:24 UTC Narrative sentiment: 0.70 · Bullish ## Minestarters Atlas summary Emperor Metals reported final assay results from seven new drillholes at its Duquesne West Project, confirming near-surface gold mineralization with moderate to strong grades. These results, including high-grade sub-intervals, strengthen the conceptual Phase 1 open-pit concept and support the company's objective of advancing towards a Preliminary Economic Assessment and an updated Mineral Resource Estimate. The program integrates new drilling with historical core resampling, adding significant data to refine the resource model. Reasoning: The drill results confirm near-surface gold mineralization with moderate to strong grades, supporting the company's conceptual open-pit development strategy and advancing the project towards a PEA and MRE update. While some grades are lower than historical highs, the overall program is positive for project de-risking and future economic studies. - Positive factor: Near-surface gold intercepts support conceptual open-pit development. - Positive factor: Several intercepts show strong to exceptional gold grades for an open-pit target. - Positive factor: Drilling confirms continuity and thickness of mineralization. - Positive factor: Comprehensive QA/QC procedures are disclosed, including certified laboratories and QP sign-off. - Positive factor: Results are explicitly advancing the project towards a Preliminary Economic Assessment \(PEA\) and an updated Mineral Resource Estimate \(MRE\). - Negative factor: True thickness is estimated as a range \(70-90%\) rather than a precise value. - Negative factor: Some reported intercepts have lower grades compared to historical project averages. - Negative factor: Cut-off grades used for compositing intervals are not disclosed. Facts used in scoring: 42 ## 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 details QA/QC procedures including certified reference material, blanks, lab duplicates, and mentions certified laboratories \(MSALabs ISO/IEC 17025 accredited\) and QP sign-off. 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. Drill core is cut in-half with a diamond saw, with one-half placed in sealed bags with appropriate tags and shipped to either the SGS Val D’Or, Quebec or MSALabs in Val D’Or, Quebec and the other half retained on site in the original core box. ... MSALabs is an ISO/IEC 17025 accredited laboratory and implements rigorous internal quality control procedures. **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 document states 'Estimated 70-90% True Thickness' and 'Estimated 70-75% True Thickness' but does not provide a single true width value for any intercept. Evidence · text > Estimated 70-90% True Thickness **Step-Out Extension** Polarity: positive Definition: Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit. Why it applies: The company aims to 'expand mineralization, targeting additional ounces both within the current resource footprint and through step-out and expansion drilling'. Evidence · text > Use the results to define and expand mineralization, targeting additional ounces both within the current resource footprint and through step-out and expansion drilling. **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: The company plans to 'Design a conceptual grade-control drilling program within a proposed conceptual Phase 1 open pit to better define near-surface mineralization and provide data that could support an updated MRE and PEA'. Evidence · text > Design a conceptual grade-control drilling program within a proposed conceptual Phase 1 open pit to better define near-surface mineralization and provide data that could support an updated MRE and PEA. **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: The release reports drill intervals and grades but does not state the cut-off grade used for compositing. Evidence · text > Hole No. From \(m\) To \(m\) Interval \(m\) Au \(g/t Au\) **Bonanza Intercept** Polarity: positive Definition: Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm. Why it applies: The intercept DQ26-51 from 63.8m to 64.9m returned 1.1m at 7.1 g/t Au, which is an exceptional grade for an open-pit gold target. Evidence · table > 7.1 Context: 1.1 ## Extracted facts Stored fact records: 42. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record. ## Drill Results (42) ### DQ26-51 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/emperor-reports-additional-drill-results-and-continues-to-strengthen-conceptual--1d63d617-9e0e-4049-a464-268e821d890d#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: 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: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: DQ26-51:42.5-44.3 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Loc. Confidence: medium #### 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 is a low-grade, near-surface intercept from new drilling, contributing to the overall understanding of the open-pit potential, with good QA/QC disclosure. - Positive factor: Near-surface intercept supporting open-pit potential. - Positive factor: QA/QC procedures disclosed and certified labs used. - Negative factor: Low grade for gold. - Negative factor: True thickness is estimated as a range, not a single value. - Negative factor: Cut-off grade for compositing is not disclosed. 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 ### DQ26-51 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/emperor-reports-additional-drill-results-and-continues-to-strengthen-conceptual--1d63d617-9e0e-4049-a464-268e821d890d#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: 0.2 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 2.5 m - From: 44.3 m - To: 46.8 m - Hole Depth: 97 m - Intercept Depth: 42.5 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: orogenic - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: DQ26-51:44.3-46.8 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Loc. Confidence: medium #### 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 is a very low-grade, near-surface intercept from new drilling, contributing to the overall understanding of the open-pit potential, with good QA/QC disclosure. - Positive factor: Near-surface intercept supporting open-pit potential. - Positive factor: QA/QC procedures disclosed and certified labs used. - Negative factor: Very low grade for gold. - Negative factor: True thickness is estimated as a range, not a single value. - Negative factor: Cut-off grade for compositing is not disclosed. 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 ### DQ26-51 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/emperor-reports-additional-drill-results-and-continues-to-strengthen-conceptual--1d63d617-9e0e-4049-a464-268e821d890d#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: 3.9 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 1 m - From: 46.8 m - To: 47.8 m - Hole Depth: 97 m - Intercept Depth: 42.5 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: orogenic - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: DQ26-51:46.8-47.8 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Loc. Confidence: medium #### 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 is a strong-grade, near-surface intercept from new drilling, contributing positively to the open-pit potential, with good QA/QC disclosure. - Positive factor: Strong gold grade for an open-pit target. - Positive factor: Near-surface intercept supporting open-pit potential. - Positive factor: QA/QC procedures disclosed and certified labs used. - Negative factor: Narrow intercept length. - Negative factor: True thickness is estimated as a range, not a single value. - Negative factor: Cut-off grade for compositing is not disclosed. 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 ### DQ26-51 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/emperor-reports-additional-drill-results-and-continues-to-strengthen-conceptual--1d63d617-9e0e-4049-a464-268e821d890d#fact-drill-facts-3) 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: 42.5 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: orogenic - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: DQ26-51:47.8-48.8 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Loc. Confidence: medium #### 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 is a strong-grade, near-surface intercept from new drilling, contributing positively to the open-pit potential, with good QA/QC disclosure. - Positive factor: Strong gold grade for an open-pit target. - Positive factor: Near-surface intercept supporting open-pit potential. - Positive factor: QA/QC procedures disclosed and certified labs used. - Negative factor: Narrow intercept length. - Negative factor: True thickness is estimated as a range, not a single value. - Negative factor: Cut-off grade for compositing is not disclosed. 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 ### DQ26-51 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/emperor-reports-additional-drill-results-and-continues-to-strengthen-conceptual--1d63d617-9e0e-4049-a464-268e821d890d#fact-drill-facts-4) 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: 42.5 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: orogenic - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: DQ26-51:48.8-50.8 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Loc. Confidence: medium #### 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 is a very low-grade, near-surface intercept from new drilling, contributing to the overall understanding of the open-pit potential, with good QA/QC disclosure. - Positive factor: Near-surface intercept supporting open-pit potential. - Positive factor: QA/QC procedures disclosed and certified labs used. - Negative factor: Very low grade for gold. - Negative factor: True thickness is estimated as a range, not a single value. - Negative factor: Cut-off grade for compositing is not disclosed. 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 ### DQ26-51 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/emperor-reports-additional-drill-results-and-continues-to-strengthen-conceptual--1d63d617-9e0e-4049-a464-268e821d890d#fact-drill-facts-5) 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: 42.5 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: orogenic - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: DQ26-51:50.8-51.8 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Loc. Confidence: medium #### 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 is a barren, near-surface intercept from new drilling, contributing to the overall understanding of the open-pit potential, with good QA/QC disclosure. - Positive factor: Near-surface intercept supporting open-pit potential. - Positive factor: QA/QC procedures disclosed and certified labs used. - Negative factor: Barren intercept. - Negative factor: True thickness is estimated as a range, not a single value. - Negative factor: Cut-off grade for compositing is not disclosed. 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 ### DQ26-51 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/emperor-reports-additional-drill-results-and-continues-to-strengthen-conceptual--1d63d617-9e0e-4049-a464-268e821d890d#fact-drill-facts-6) 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: 42.5 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: orogenic - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: DQ26-51:51.8-52.8 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Loc. Confidence: medium #### 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 is a very low-grade, near-surface intercept from new drilling, contributing to the overall understanding of the open-pit potential, with good QA/QC disclosure. - Positive factor: Near-surface intercept supporting open-pit potential. - Positive factor: QA/QC procedures disclosed and certified labs used. - Negative factor: Very low grade for gold. - Negative factor: True thickness is estimated as a range, not a single value. - Negative factor: Cut-off grade for compositing is not disclosed. 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 ### DQ26-51 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/emperor-reports-additional-drill-results-and-continues-to-strengthen-conceptual--1d63d617-9e0e-4049-a464-268e821d890d#fact-drill-facts-7) 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: 42.5 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: orogenic - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: DQ26-51:52.8-53.8 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Loc. Confidence: medium #### 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 is a very low-grade, near-surface intercept from new drilling, contributing to the overall understanding of the open-pit potential, with good QA/QC disclosure. - Positive factor: Near-surface intercept supporting open-pit potential. - Positive factor: QA/QC procedures disclosed and certified labs used. - Negative factor: Very low grade for gold. - Negative factor: True thickness is estimated as a range, not a single value. - Negative factor: Cut-off grade for compositing is not disclosed. 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 ### DQ26-51 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/emperor-reports-additional-drill-results-and-continues-to-strengthen-conceptual--1d63d617-9e0e-4049-a464-268e821d890d#fact-drill-facts-8) 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: 42.5 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: orogenic - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: DQ26-51:53.8-54.8 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Loc. Confidence: medium #### 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 is a low-grade, near-surface intercept from new drilling, contributing to the overall understanding of the open-pit potential, with good QA/QC disclosure. - Positive factor: Near-surface intercept supporting open-pit potential. - Positive factor: QA/QC procedures disclosed and certified labs used. - Negative factor: Low grade for gold. - Negative factor: True thickness is estimated as a range, not a single value. - Negative factor: Cut-off grade for compositing is not disclosed. 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 ### DQ26-51 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/emperor-reports-additional-drill-results-and-continues-to-strengthen-conceptual--1d63d617-9e0e-4049-a464-268e821d890d#fact-drill-facts-9) 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: 42.5 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: orogenic - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: DQ26-51:54.8-55.8 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Loc. Confidence: medium #### 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 is a low-grade, near-surface intercept from new drilling, contributing to the overall understanding of the open-pit potential, with good QA/QC disclosure. - Positive factor: Near-surface intercept supporting open-pit potential. - Positive factor: QA/QC procedures disclosed and certified labs used. - Negative factor: Low grade for gold. - Negative factor: True thickness is estimated as a range, not a single value. - Negative factor: Cut-off grade for compositing is not disclosed. 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 ### DQ26-51 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/emperor-reports-additional-drill-results-and-continues-to-strengthen-conceptual--1d63d617-9e0e-4049-a464-268e821d890d#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 m - From: 55.8 m - To: 56.8 m - Hole Depth: 97 m - Intercept Depth: 42.5 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: orogenic - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: DQ26-51:55.8-56.8 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Loc. Confidence: medium #### 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 is a low-grade, near-surface intercept from new drilling, contributing to the overall understanding of the open-pit potential, with good QA/QC disclosure. - Positive factor: Near-surface intercept supporting open-pit potential. - Positive factor: QA/QC procedures disclosed and certified labs used. - Negative factor: Low grade for gold. - Negative factor: True thickness is estimated as a range, not a single value. - Negative factor: Cut-off grade for compositing is not disclosed. 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 ### DQ26-51 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/emperor-reports-additional-drill-results-and-continues-to-strengthen-conceptual--1d63d617-9e0e-4049-a464-268e821d890d#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: 0.4 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 1 m - From: 56.8 m - To: 57.8 m - Hole Depth: 97 m - Intercept Depth: 42.5 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: orogenic - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: DQ26-51:56.8-57.8 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Loc. Confidence: medium #### 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 is a low-grade, near-surface intercept from new drilling, contributing to the overall understanding of the open-pit potential, with good QA/QC disclosure. - Positive factor: Near-surface intercept supporting open-pit potential. - Positive factor: QA/QC procedures disclosed and certified labs used. - Negative factor: Low grade for gold. - Negative factor: True thickness is estimated as a range, not a single value. - Negative factor: Cut-off grade for compositing is not disclosed. 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 ### DQ26-51 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/emperor-reports-additional-drill-results-and-continues-to-strengthen-conceptual--1d63d617-9e0e-4049-a464-268e821d890d#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: 0.5 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 1 m - From: 57.8 m - To: 58.8 m - Hole Depth: 97 m - Intercept Depth: 42.5 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: orogenic - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: DQ26-51:57.8-58.8 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Loc. Confidence: medium #### 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 is a low-grade, near-surface intercept from new drilling, contributing to the overall understanding of the open-pit potential, with good QA/QC disclosure. - Positive factor: Near-surface intercept supporting open-pit potential. - Positive factor: QA/QC procedures disclosed and certified labs used. - Negative factor: Low grade for gold. - Negative factor: True thickness is estimated as a range, not a single value. - Negative factor: Cut-off grade for compositing is not disclosed. 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 ### DQ26-51 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/emperor-reports-additional-drill-results-and-continues-to-strengthen-conceptual--1d63d617-9e0e-4049-a464-268e821d890d#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: 2.1 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 1 m - From: 58.8 m - To: 59.8 m - Hole Depth: 97 m - Intercept Depth: 42.5 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: orogenic - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: DQ26-51:58.8-59.8 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Loc. Confidence: medium #### 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 is a strong-grade, near-surface intercept from new drilling, contributing positively to the open-pit potential, with good QA/QC disclosure. - Positive factor: Strong gold grade for an open-pit target. - Positive factor: Near-surface intercept supporting open-pit potential. - Positive factor: QA/QC procedures disclosed and certified labs used. - Negative factor: Narrow intercept length. - Negative factor: True thickness is estimated as a range, not a single value. - Negative factor: Cut-off grade for compositing is not disclosed. 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 ### DQ26-51 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/emperor-reports-additional-drill-results-and-continues-to-strengthen-conceptual--1d63d617-9e0e-4049-a464-268e821d890d#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: 0.6 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 1 m - From: 59.8 m - To: 60.8 m - Hole Depth: 97 m - Intercept Depth: 42.5 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: orogenic - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: DQ26-51:59.8-60.8 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Loc. Confidence: medium #### 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 is a moderate-grade, near-surface intercept from new drilling, contributing to the overall understanding of the open-pit potential, with good QA/QC disclosure. - Positive factor: Near-surface intercept supporting open-pit potential. - Positive factor: QA/QC procedures disclosed and certified labs used. - Negative factor: True thickness is estimated as a range, not a single value. - Negative factor: Cut-off grade for compositing is not disclosed. 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 ### DQ26-51 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/emperor-reports-additional-drill-results-and-continues-to-strengthen-conceptual--1d63d617-9e0e-4049-a464-268e821d890d#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: 1 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 1 m - From: 60.8 m - To: 61.8 m - Hole Depth: 97 m - Intercept Depth: 42.5 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: orogenic - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: DQ26-51:60.8-61.8 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Loc. Confidence: medium #### 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 is a moderate-grade, near-surface intercept from new drilling, contributing positively to the open-pit potential, with good QA/QC disclosure. - Positive factor: Moderate gold grade for an open-pit target. - Positive factor: Near-surface intercept supporting open-pit potential. - Positive factor: QA/QC procedures disclosed and certified labs used. - Negative factor: Narrow intercept length. - Negative factor: True thickness is estimated as a range, not a single value. - Negative factor: Cut-off grade for compositing is not disclosed. 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 ### DQ26-51 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/emperor-reports-additional-drill-results-and-continues-to-strengthen-conceptual--1d63d617-9e0e-4049-a464-268e821d890d#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: 0.5 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 1 m - From: 61.8 m - To: 62.8 m - Hole Depth: 97 m - Intercept Depth: 42.5 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: orogenic - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: DQ26-51:61.8-62.8 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Loc. Confidence: medium #### 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 is a low-grade, near-surface intercept from new drilling, contributing to the overall understanding of the open-pit potential, with good QA/QC disclosure. - Positive factor: Near-surface intercept supporting open-pit potential. - Positive factor: QA/QC procedures disclosed and certified labs used. - Negative factor: Low grade for gold. - Negative factor: True thickness is estimated as a range, not a single value. - Negative factor: Cut-off grade for compositing is not disclosed. 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 ### DQ26-51 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/emperor-reports-additional-drill-results-and-continues-to-strengthen-conceptual--1d63d617-9e0e-4049-a464-268e821d890d#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: 0.3 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 1 m - From: 62.8 m - To: 63.8 m - Hole Depth: 97 m - Intercept Depth: 42.5 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: orogenic - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: DQ26-51:62.8-63.8 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Loc. Confidence: medium #### 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 is a low-grade, near-surface intercept from new drilling, contributing to the overall understanding of the open-pit potential, with good QA/QC disclosure. - Positive factor: Near-surface intercept supporting open-pit potential. - Positive factor: QA/QC procedures disclosed and certified labs used. - Negative factor: Low grade for gold. - Negative factor: True thickness is estimated as a range, not a single value. - Negative factor: Cut-off grade for compositing is not disclosed. 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 ### DQ26-51 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/emperor-reports-additional-drill-results-and-continues-to-strengthen-conceptual--1d63d617-9e0e-4049-a464-268e821d890d#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: 7.1 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 1.1 m - From: 63.8 m - To: 64.9 m - Hole Depth: 97 m - Intercept Depth: 42.5 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: orogenic - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: DQ26-51:63.8-64.9 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Loc. Confidence: medium #### 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 is an exceptional-grade, near-surface intercept from new drilling, significantly contributing to the open-pit potential, with good QA/QC disclosure. - Positive factor: Exceptional gold grade for an open-pit target. - Positive factor: Near-surface intercept supporting open-pit potential. - Positive factor: QA/QC procedures disclosed and certified labs used. - Negative factor: Narrow intercept length. - Negative factor: True thickness is estimated as a range, not a single value. - Negative factor: Cut-off grade for compositing is not disclosed. 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 ### DQ26-51 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/emperor-reports-additional-drill-results-and-continues-to-strengthen-conceptual--1d63d617-9e0e-4049-a464-268e821d890d#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: 1.5 m - From: 64.9 m - To: 66.4 m - Hole Depth: 97 m - Intercept Depth: 42.5 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: orogenic - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: DQ26-51:64.9-66.4 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Loc. Confidence: medium #### 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 is a low-grade, near-surface intercept from new drilling, contributing to the overall understanding of the open-pit potential, with good QA/QC disclosure. - Positive factor: Near-surface intercept supporting open-pit potential. - Positive factor: QA/QC procedures disclosed and certified labs used. - Negative factor: Low grade for gold. - Negative factor: True thickness is estimated as a range, not a single value. - Negative factor: Cut-off grade for compositing is not disclosed. 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 ### DQ26-51 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/emperor-reports-additional-drill-results-and-continues-to-strengthen-conceptual--1d63d617-9e0e-4049-a464-268e821d890d#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 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 1 m - From: 66.4 m - To: 67.4 m - Hole Depth: 97 m - Intercept Depth: 42.5 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: orogenic - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: DQ26-51:66.4-67.4 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Loc. Confidence: medium #### 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 is a barren, near-surface intercept from new drilling, contributing to the overall understanding of the open-pit potential, with good QA/QC disclosure. - Positive factor: Near-surface intercept supporting open-pit potential. - Positive factor: QA/QC procedures disclosed and certified labs used. - Negative factor: Barren intercept. - Negative factor: True thickness is estimated as a range, not a single value. - Negative factor: Cut-off grade for compositing is not disclosed. 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 ### DQ26-51 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/emperor-reports-additional-drill-results-and-continues-to-strengthen-conceptual--1d63d617-9e0e-4049-a464-268e821d890d#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: 0.5 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 1.4 m - From: 67.4 m - To: 68.8 m - Hole Depth: 97 m - Intercept Depth: 42.5 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: orogenic - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: DQ26-51:67.4-68.8 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Loc. Confidence: medium #### 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 is a low-grade, near-surface intercept from new drilling, contributing to the overall understanding of the open-pit potential, with good QA/QC disclosure. - Positive factor: Near-surface intercept supporting open-pit potential. - Positive factor: QA/QC procedures disclosed and certified labs used. - Negative factor: Low grade for gold. - Negative factor: True thickness is estimated as a range, not a single value. - Negative factor: Cut-off grade for compositing is not disclosed. 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 ### DQ26-51 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/emperor-reports-additional-drill-results-and-continues-to-strengthen-conceptual--1d63d617-9e0e-4049-a464-268e821d890d#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: 4.3 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 2 m - From: 46.8 m - To: 48.8 m - Hole Depth: 97 m - Intercept Depth: 42.5 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: orogenic - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: DQ26-51:46.8-48.8 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Loc. Confidence: medium #### 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 is a strong-grade, near-surface intercept from new drilling, contributing positively to the open-pit potential, with good QA/QC disclosure. - Positive factor: Strong gold grade for an open-pit target. - Positive factor: Near-surface intercept supporting open-pit potential. - Positive factor: QA/QC procedures disclosed and certified labs used. - Negative factor: True thickness is estimated as a range, not a single value. - Negative factor: Cut-off grade for compositing is not disclosed. Evidence · text > 2.0 m at 4.3 g/t Au #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### DQ26-51 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/emperor-reports-additional-drill-results-and-continues-to-strengthen-conceptual--1d63d617-9e0e-4049-a464-268e821d890d#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 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 6.1 m - From: 58.8 m - To: 64.9 m - Hole Depth: 97 m - Intercept Depth: 42.5 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: orogenic - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: DQ26-51:58.8-64.9 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Loc. Confidence: medium #### 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 is a strong-grade, near-surface intercept from new drilling, contributing positively to the open-pit potential, with good QA/QC disclosure. - Positive factor: Strong gold grade for an open-pit target. - Positive factor: Near-surface intercept supporting open-pit potential. - Positive factor: QA/QC procedures disclosed and certified labs used. - Negative factor: True thickness is estimated as a range, not a single value. - Negative factor: Cut-off grade for compositing is not disclosed. Evidence · text > 6.1 m at 2.0 g/t Au #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### DQ26-22 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/emperor-reports-additional-drill-results-and-continues-to-strengthen-conceptual--1d63d617-9e0e-4049-a464-268e821d890d#fact-drill-facts-24) 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: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: DQ26-22:111.1-130.3 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Loc. Confidence: medium #### 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 is a moderate-grade, good-width intercept from new drilling, contributing positively to the open-pit potential, with good QA/QC disclosure. - Positive factor: Moderate gold grade over a good width for an open-pit target. - Positive factor: QA/QC procedures disclosed and certified labs used. - Negative factor: True thickness is estimated as a range, not a single value. - Negative factor: Cut-off grade for compositing is not disclosed. Evidence · text > 19.2 m grading 1.2 g/t Au #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### DQ26-22 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/emperor-reports-additional-drill-results-and-continues-to-strengthen-conceptual--1d63d617-9e0e-4049-a464-268e821d890d#fact-drill-facts-25) 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: 111.1 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: orogenic - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: DQ26-22:124-130.3 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Loc. Confidence: medium #### 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 is a strong-grade sub-interval from new drilling, contributing positively to the open-pit potential, with good QA/QC disclosure. - Positive factor: Strong gold grade for an open-pit target. - Positive factor: QA/QC procedures disclosed and certified labs used. - Negative factor: True thickness is estimated as a range, not a single value. - Negative factor: Cut-off grade for compositing is not disclosed. Evidence · text > 6.3 m at 2.8 g/t Au #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### DQ26-23 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/emperor-reports-additional-drill-results-and-continues-to-strengthen-conceptual--1d63d617-9e0e-4049-a464-268e821d890d#fact-drill-facts-26) 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: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: DQ26-23:110.3-116.8 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Loc. Confidence: medium #### 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 is a moderate-grade intercept from new drilling, contributing to the overall understanding of the open-pit potential, with good QA/QC disclosure. - Positive factor: Moderate gold grade for an open-pit target. - Positive factor: QA/QC procedures disclosed and certified labs used. - Negative factor: True thickness is estimated as a range, not a single value. - Negative factor: Cut-off grade for compositing is not disclosed. 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 ### DQ26-28 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/emperor-reports-additional-drill-results-and-continues-to-strengthen-conceptual--1d63d617-9e0e-4049-a464-268e821d890d#fact-drill-facts-27) 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: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: DQ26-28:82.2-89.2 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Loc. Confidence: medium #### 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 is a low-grade intercept from new drilling, contributing to the overall understanding of the open-pit potential, with good QA/QC disclosure. - Positive factor: Near-surface intercept supporting open-pit potential. - Positive factor: QA/QC procedures disclosed and certified labs used. - Negative factor: Low grade for gold. - Negative factor: True thickness is estimated as a range, not a single value. - Negative factor: Cut-off grade for compositing is not disclosed. 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 ### DQ26-29 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/emperor-reports-additional-drill-results-and-continues-to-strengthen-conceptual--1d63d617-9e0e-4049-a464-268e821d890d#fact-drill-facts-28) 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: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: DQ26-29:61-80.3 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Loc. Confidence: medium #### 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 is a low-grade, good-width intercept from new drilling, contributing to the overall understanding of the open-pit potential, with good QA/QC disclosure. - Positive factor: Near-surface intercept supporting open-pit potential. - Positive factor: Good intercept length. - Positive factor: QA/QC procedures disclosed and certified labs used. - Negative factor: Low grade for gold. - Negative factor: True thickness is estimated as a range, not a single value. - Negative factor: Cut-off grade for compositing is not disclosed. 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 ### DQ26-58A [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/emperor-reports-additional-drill-results-and-continues-to-strengthen-conceptual--1d63d617-9e0e-4049-a464-268e821d890d#fact-drill-facts-29) 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: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: DQ26-58A:75.7-80.5 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Loc. Confidence: medium #### 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 is a moderate-grade, near-surface intercept from new drilling, contributing positively to the open-pit potential, with good QA/QC disclosure. - Positive factor: Moderate gold grade for an open-pit target. - Positive factor: Near-surface intercept supporting open-pit potential. - Positive factor: QA/QC procedures disclosed and certified labs used. - Negative factor: True thickness is estimated as a range, not a single value. - Negative factor: Cut-off grade for compositing is not disclosed. 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 ### DQ26-38A [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/emperor-reports-additional-drill-results-and-continues-to-strengthen-conceptual--1d63d617-9e0e-4049-a464-268e821d890d#fact-drill-facts-30) 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: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: DQ26-38A:235.3-236.3 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Loc. Confidence: medium #### 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 is a moderate-grade, narrow intercept from new drilling, contributing to the overall understanding of the open-pit potential, with good QA/QC disclosure. - Positive factor: Moderate gold grade for an open-pit target. - Positive factor: QA/QC procedures disclosed and certified labs used. - Negative factor: Narrow intercept length. - Negative factor: True thickness is estimated as a range, not a single value. - Negative factor: Cut-off grade for compositing is not disclosed. 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 ### DQ26-43 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/emperor-reports-additional-drill-results-and-continues-to-strengthen-conceptual--1d63d617-9e0e-4049-a464-268e821d890d#fact-drill-facts-31) 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: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: DQ26-43:64.9-86.7 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Loc. Confidence: medium #### 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 is a strong-grade, good-width, near-surface intercept from new drilling, significantly contributing to the open-pit potential, with good QA/QC disclosure. - Positive factor: Strong gold grade over a good width for an open-pit target. - Positive factor: Near-surface intercept supporting open-pit potential. - Positive factor: QA/QC procedures disclosed and certified labs used. - Negative factor: True thickness is estimated as a range, not a single value. - Negative factor: Cut-off grade for compositing is not disclosed. 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 ### DQ26-34 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/emperor-reports-additional-drill-results-and-continues-to-strengthen-conceptual--1d63d617-9e0e-4049-a464-268e821d890d#fact-drill-facts-32) 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: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: DQ26-34:53.8-63.3 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Loc. Confidence: medium #### 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 is a strong-grade, near-surface intercept from new drilling, contributing positively to the open-pit potential, with good QA/QC disclosure. - Positive factor: Strong gold grade for an open-pit target. - Positive factor: Near-surface intercept supporting open-pit potential. - Positive factor: QA/QC procedures disclosed and certified labs used. - Negative factor: True thickness is estimated as a range, not a single value. - Negative factor: Cut-off grade for compositing is not disclosed. 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 ### DQ26-52 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/emperor-reports-additional-drill-results-and-continues-to-strengthen-conceptual--1d63d617-9e0e-4049-a464-268e821d890d#fact-drill-facts-33) Duquesne West · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: DQ26-52 - Project: Duquesne West - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_qc - Reported Region: canada\_qc - Ticker: AUOZ #### Geometry - Grade: 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: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: DQ26-52:45.2-69.4 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Loc. Confidence: medium #### 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 is a strong-grade, good-width, near-surface intercept from new drilling, significantly contributing to the open-pit potential, with good QA/QC disclosure. - Positive factor: Strong gold grade over a good width for an open-pit target. - Positive factor: Near-surface intercept supporting open-pit potential. - Positive factor: QA/QC procedures disclosed and certified labs used. - Negative factor: True thickness is estimated as a range, not a single value. - Negative factor: Cut-off grade for compositing is not disclosed. 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 ### DQ26-12 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/emperor-reports-additional-drill-results-and-continues-to-strengthen-conceptual--1d63d617-9e0e-4049-a464-268e821d890d#fact-drill-facts-34) 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: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: DQ26-12:98.1-100.3 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Loc. Confidence: medium #### 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 is a strong-grade, narrow intercept from new drilling, contributing positively to the open-pit potential, with good QA/QC disclosure. - Positive factor: Strong gold grade for an open-pit target. - Positive factor: QA/QC procedures disclosed and certified labs used. - Negative factor: Narrow intercept length. - Negative factor: True thickness is estimated as a range, not a single value. - Negative factor: Cut-off grade for compositing is not disclosed. 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 ### DQ26-53 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/emperor-reports-additional-drill-results-and-continues-to-strengthen-conceptual--1d63d617-9e0e-4049-a464-268e821d890d#fact-drill-facts-35) 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: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: DQ26-53:50-64.3 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Loc. Confidence: medium #### 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 is a strong-grade, good-width, near-surface intercept from new drilling, contributing positively to the open-pit potential, with good QA/QC disclosure. - Positive factor: Strong gold grade over a good width for an open-pit target. - Positive factor: Near-surface intercept supporting open-pit potential. - Positive factor: QA/QC procedures disclosed and certified labs used. - Negative factor: True thickness is estimated as a range, not a single value. - Negative factor: Cut-off grade for compositing is not disclosed. 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 ### DQ26-26 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/emperor-reports-additional-drill-results-and-continues-to-strengthen-conceptual--1d63d617-9e0e-4049-a464-268e821d890d#fact-drill-facts-36) 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: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: DQ26-26:140-147 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Loc. Confidence: medium #### 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 is a strong-grade intercept from new drilling, contributing positively to the open-pit potential, with good QA/QC disclosure. - Positive factor: Strong gold grade for an open-pit target. - Positive factor: QA/QC procedures disclosed and certified labs used. - Negative factor: True thickness is estimated as a range, not a single value. - Negative factor: Cut-off grade for compositing is not disclosed. 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 ### DQ26-17 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/emperor-reports-additional-drill-results-and-continues-to-strengthen-conceptual--1d63d617-9e0e-4049-a464-268e821d890d#fact-drill-facts-37) 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: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: DQ26-17:90.1-95.5 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Loc. Confidence: medium #### 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 is a moderate-grade intercept from new drilling, contributing positively to the open-pit potential, with good QA/QC disclosure. - Positive factor: Moderate gold grade for an open-pit target. - Positive factor: QA/QC procedures disclosed and certified labs used. - Negative factor: True thickness is estimated as a range, not a single value. - Negative factor: Cut-off grade for compositing is not disclosed. 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 ### DQ26-32 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/emperor-reports-additional-drill-results-and-continues-to-strengthen-conceptual--1d63d617-9e0e-4049-a464-268e821d890d#fact-drill-facts-38) 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: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: DQ26-32:66.2-78.2 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Loc. Confidence: medium #### 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 is a moderate-grade, good-width, near-surface intercept from new drilling, contributing positively to the open-pit potential, with good QA/QC disclosure. - Positive factor: Moderate gold grade over a good width for an open-pit target. - Positive factor: Near-surface intercept supporting open-pit potential. - Positive factor: QA/QC procedures disclosed and certified labs used. - Negative factor: True thickness is estimated as a range, not a single value. - Negative factor: Cut-off grade for compositing is not disclosed. 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 ### DQ26-30 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/emperor-reports-additional-drill-results-and-continues-to-strengthen-conceptual--1d63d617-9e0e-4049-a464-268e821d890d#fact-drill-facts-39) 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: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: DQ26-30:125.4-132.5 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Loc. Confidence: medium #### 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 is a moderate-grade intercept from new drilling, contributing positively to the open-pit potential, with good QA/QC disclosure. - Positive factor: Moderate gold grade for an open-pit target. - Positive factor: QA/QC procedures disclosed and certified labs used. - Negative factor: True thickness is estimated as a range, not a single value. - Negative factor: Cut-off grade for compositing is not disclosed. 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 ### DQ26-50 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/emperor-reports-additional-drill-results-and-continues-to-strengthen-conceptual--1d63d617-9e0e-4049-a464-268e821d890d#fact-drill-facts-40) 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: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: DQ26-50:40-44.1 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Loc. Confidence: medium #### 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 is a moderate-grade, near-surface intercept from new drilling, contributing positively to the open-pit potential, with good QA/QC disclosure. - Positive factor: Moderate gold grade for an open-pit target. - Positive factor: Near-surface intercept supporting open-pit potential. - Positive factor: QA/QC procedures disclosed and certified labs used. - Negative factor: True thickness is estimated as a range, not a single value. - Negative factor: Cut-off grade for compositing is not disclosed. 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 ### DQ26-18 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/emperor-reports-additional-drill-results-and-continues-to-strengthen-conceptual--1d63d617-9e0e-4049-a464-268e821d890d#fact-drill-facts-41) 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: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: DQ26-18:96.9-103.9 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Loc. Confidence: medium #### 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 is a moderate-grade intercept from new drilling, contributing positively to the open-pit potential, with good QA/QC disclosure. - Positive factor: Moderate gold grade for an open-pit target. - Positive factor: QA/QC procedures disclosed and certified labs used. - Negative factor: True thickness is estimated as a range, not a single value. - Negative factor: Cut-off grade for compositing is not disclosed. 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 ## 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.