# 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--e0e9c15d-077f-410f-a3c3-0bc65dd99521 Original source: https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/319909/Emperor-Reports-Additional-Drill-Results-and-Continues-to-Strengthen-Conceptual-Phase-1-OpenPit Publisher: newsfile Original announcement: 2026-10-20T12:00:00.000Z Analysis by Minestarters Atlas Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-20T12:18:50.592Z Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-20T12:18:50.592Z - Company: Emperor Metals Inc. - Ticker: AUOZ - Exchange: Unavailable - Region: Quebec - Primary commodity: Gold - Secondary commodities: None reported - Document categories: Drill results - Extracted: 2026-10-20 12:18:51 UTC Narrative sentiment: 0.70 · Bullish ## Minestarters Atlas summary Emperor Metals Inc. announced final assay results from seven new drillholes at its Duquesne West Project, with notable intercepts including 26.3 m grading 1.0 g/t Au \(including 2.0 m at 4.3 g/t Au\) and 19.2 m grading 1.2 g/t Au. These results reinforce the continuity and grade of near-surface mineralization, strengthening the conceptual Phase 1 open-pit concept and supporting the company's objective of advancing towards a Preliminary Economic Assessment. The company plans further drilling and overburden stripping to refine the pit parameters and update the resource model. Reasoning: Emperor Metals reported additional drill results from its 2026 exploration campaign at the Duquesne West Project, highlighting significant near-surface gold intercepts that strengthen the conceptual Phase 1 open-pit model and advance the project towards a PEA. The program benefits from AI-assisted modeling and robust QA/QC. - Positive factor: New drill results confirm continuity and grade of near-surface gold mineralization - Positive factor: Results strengthen the conceptual Phase 1 open-pit model - Positive factor: Program is advancing towards a Preliminary Economic Assessment \(PEA\) - Positive factor: AI-assisted geological modeling is guiding exploration - Positive factor: Fully funded drilling to resume with additional meters planned - Positive factor: Planning underway for overburden stripping and grade-control drilling - Positive factor: Extensive QA/QC procedures disclosed with multiple certified labs and QP sign-off - Negative factor: True width is estimated as a range for the table, not provided for individual intercepts 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 extensive QA/QC disclosure, naming certified labs \(SGS, MSALabs ISO/IEC 17025 accredited\), QP sign-off \(John Labrecque, P.Geol.\), and stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates, fire assay, metallic screening, PhotonAssay\). 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. **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' and 'Estimated 70-75% True Thickness' as a general note, but no specific true width is provided for individual intercepts. Evidence · table > Estimated 70-90% True Thickness Context: 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 'define and 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. ## 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-reports-additional-drill-results-and-continues-to-strengthen-conceptual--e0e9c15d-077f-410f-a3c3-0bc65dd99521#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 - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: DQ26-51:42.5-68.8 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Location: conceptual Phase 1 open pit - Loc. Source: document #### 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 of 26.3 m at 1.0 g/t Au from near surface, including higher-grade sections, is a solid result for an open-pit target, confirming continuity and contributing to the project's economic potential. - Positive factor: Good width and moderate grade for near-surface open-pit target - Positive factor: Includes higher-grade sub-intervals - Positive factor: Supports continuity of mineralization in conceptual open pit 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 ### DQ26-51 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/emperor-reports-additional-drill-results-and-continues-to-strengthen-conceptual--e0e9c15d-077f-410f-a3c3-0bc65dd99521#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: 42.5 m #### Classification - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: DQ26-51:46.8-48.8 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Location: conceptual Phase 1 open pit - Loc. Source: document #### 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 of 2.0 m at 4.3 g/t Au significantly boosts the economic potential of the broader intercept, indicating a strong mineralized core within the open-pit target. - Positive factor: High-grade sub-interval within a broader mineralized zone - Positive factor: Enhances the overall grade profile of the near-surface mineralization 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 ### DQ26-51 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/emperor-reports-additional-drill-results-and-continues-to-strengthen-conceptual--e0e9c15d-077f-410f-a3c3-0bc65dd99521#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: 42.5 m #### Classification - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: DQ26-51:58.8-64.9 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Location: conceptual Phase 1 open pit - Loc. Source: document #### 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 of 6.1 m at 2.0 g/t Au is a strong result within the broader mineralized zone, further enhancing the potential economic viability of the near-surface open-pit target. - Positive factor: Good width and strong grade for an open-pit target - Positive factor: Contributes positively to the overall grade and continuity of the mineralized zone 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 ### DQ26-22 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/emperor-reports-additional-drill-results-and-continues-to-strengthen-conceptual--e0e9c15d-077f-410f-a3c3-0bc65dd99521#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 - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: DQ26-22:111.1-130.3 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Location: conceptual Phase 1 open pit - Loc. Source: document #### 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 of 19.2 m at 1.2 g/t Au, including a higher-grade section, is a positive result that extends mineralization at a slightly deeper level within the conceptual open pit. - Positive factor: Good width and moderate grade for an open-pit target - Positive factor: Includes a higher-grade sub-interval - Positive factor: Supports continuity of mineralization at depth within the conceptual open pit 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 ### DQ26-22 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/emperor-reports-additional-drill-results-and-continues-to-strengthen-conceptual--e0e9c15d-077f-410f-a3c3-0bc65dd99521#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: 111.1 m #### Classification - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: DQ26-22:124-130.3 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Location: conceptual Phase 1 open pit - Loc. Source: document #### 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 of 6.3 m at 2.8 g/t Au significantly improves the economic attractiveness of the broader intercept, indicating a robust mineralized zone at depth. - Positive factor: Strong grade over a good width for an open-pit target - Positive factor: Enhances the overall grade profile of the mineralized zone at depth 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 ### DQ26-23 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/emperor-reports-additional-drill-results-and-continues-to-strengthen-conceptual--e0e9c15d-077f-410f-a3c3-0bc65dd99521#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 - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: DQ26-23:110.3-116.8 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Location: conceptual Phase 1 open pit - Loc. Source: document #### 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 of 6.5 m at 0.7 g/t Au confirms mineralization but is a weaker result compared to others, suggesting lower-grade material at this location. - Positive factor: Confirms presence of mineralization at this depth - Negative factor: Grade is at the lower end for open-pit targets 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--e0e9c15d-077f-410f-a3c3-0bc65dd99521#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 - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: DQ26-28:82.2-89.2 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Location: conceptual Phase 1 open pit - Loc. Source: document #### 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 of 7.0 m at 0.4 g/t Au is a low-grade result, indicating marginal mineralization that may not be economically viable on its own. - Positive factor: Indicates presence of gold mineralization - Negative factor: Low grade for an open-pit target 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--e0e9c15d-077f-410f-a3c3-0bc65dd99521#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 - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: DQ26-29:61-80.3 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Location: conceptual Phase 1 open pit - Loc. Source: document #### 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: Despite its width, this intercept of 19.3 m at 0.3 g/t Au is very low grade, suggesting bulk tonnage potential but at grades that are likely sub-economic for an open pit. - Positive factor: Wide intercept indicates a broad mineralized zone - Negative factor: Very low grade for an open-pit target 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--e0e9c15d-077f-410f-a3c3-0bc65dd99521#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 - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: DQ26-58A:75.7-80.5 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Location: conceptual Phase 1 open pit - Loc. Source: document #### 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 of 4.9 m at 1.0 g/t Au is a moderate-grade result, but its narrow width limits its individual economic significance. - Positive factor: Moderate grade for an open-pit target - Negative factor: Relatively narrow width 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--e0e9c15d-077f-410f-a3c3-0bc65dd99521#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 - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: DQ26-38A:235.3-236.3 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Location: conceptual Phase 1 open pit - Loc. Source: document #### 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 of 1.0 m at 0.9 g/t Au is a very narrow, moderate-grade result, indicating limited mineralization at this depth. - Positive factor: Confirms presence of mineralization at depth - Negative factor: Very narrow width and moderate grade 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 ### DQ26-51 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/emperor-reports-additional-drill-results-and-continues-to-strengthen-conceptual--e0e9c15d-077f-410f-a3c3-0bc65dd99521#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 - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: DQ26-51:42.5-44.3 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Location: conceptual Phase 1 open pit - Loc. Source: document #### 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, low-grade intercept of 1.8 m at 0.4 g/t Au is a minor result, indicating marginal mineralization near surface. - Positive factor: Indicates presence of gold mineralization near surface - Negative factor: Low grade and narrow width 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--e0e9c15d-077f-410f-a3c3-0bc65dd99521#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: 42.5 m #### Classification - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: DQ26-51:44.3-46.8 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Location: conceptual Phase 1 open pit - Loc. Source: document #### 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 of 2.5 m at 0.2 g/t Au is very low grade, indicating waste or very marginal material. - Negative factor: Very low grade 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--e0e9c15d-077f-410f-a3c3-0bc65dd99521#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: 42.5 m #### Classification - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: DQ26-51:46.8-47.8 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Location: conceptual Phase 1 open pit - Loc. Source: document #### 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 intercept of 1.0 m at 3.9 g/t Au is a strong individual result, but its narrow width limits its overall impact. - Positive factor: High-grade intercept - Negative factor: Very narrow width 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--e0e9c15d-077f-410f-a3c3-0bc65dd99521#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: 42.5 m #### Classification - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: DQ26-51:47.8-48.8 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Location: conceptual Phase 1 open pit - Loc. Source: document #### 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 high-grade intercept of 1.0 m at 4.6 g/t Au is an excellent individual result, highlighting a bonanza-grade zone, though its narrowness limits broader impact. - Positive factor: Very high-grade intercept - Negative factor: Very narrow width 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--e0e9c15d-077f-410f-a3c3-0bc65dd99521#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: 42.5 m #### Classification - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: DQ26-51:48.8-50.8 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Location: conceptual Phase 1 open pit - Loc. Source: document #### 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 of 2.0 m at 0.1 g/t Au is extremely low grade, indicating waste material. - Negative factor: Extremely low grade 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--e0e9c15d-077f-410f-a3c3-0bc65dd99521#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: 42.5 m #### Classification - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: DQ26-51:50.8-51.8 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Location: conceptual Phase 1 open pit - Loc. Source: document #### 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 intercept of 1.0 m at 0.0 g/t Au indicates a zone of no mineralization. - Negative factor: Barren intercept 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--e0e9c15d-077f-410f-a3c3-0bc65dd99521#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: 42.5 m #### Classification - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: DQ26-51:51.8-52.8 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Location: conceptual Phase 1 open pit - Loc. Source: document #### 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 of 1.0 m at 0.2 g/t Au is very low grade, indicating waste or very marginal material. - Negative factor: Very low grade 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--e0e9c15d-077f-410f-a3c3-0bc65dd99521#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: 42.5 m #### Classification - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: DQ26-51:52.8-53.8 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Location: conceptual Phase 1 open pit - Loc. Source: document #### 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 of 1.0 m at 0.1 g/t Au is extremely low grade, indicating waste material. - Negative factor: Extremely low grade 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--e0e9c15d-077f-410f-a3c3-0bc65dd99521#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: 42.5 m #### Classification - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: DQ26-51:53.8-54.8 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Location: conceptual Phase 1 open pit - Loc. Source: document #### 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, low-grade intercept of 1.0 m at 0.5 g/t Au is a minor result, indicating marginal mineralization. - Positive factor: Indicates presence of gold mineralization - Negative factor: Low grade and narrow width 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--e0e9c15d-077f-410f-a3c3-0bc65dd99521#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: 42.5 m #### Classification - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: DQ26-51:54.8-55.8 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Location: conceptual Phase 1 open pit - Loc. Source: document #### 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, low-grade intercept of 1.0 m at 0.5 g/t Au is a minor result, indicating marginal mineralization. - Positive factor: Indicates presence of gold mineralization - Negative factor: Low grade and narrow width 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--e0e9c15d-077f-410f-a3c3-0bc65dd99521#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: 42.5 m #### Classification - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: DQ26-51:55.8-56.8 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Location: conceptual Phase 1 open pit - Loc. Source: document #### 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, low-grade intercept of 1.0 m at 0.4 g/t Au is a minor result, indicating marginal mineralization. - Positive factor: Indicates presence of gold mineralization - Negative factor: Low grade and narrow width 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--e0e9c15d-077f-410f-a3c3-0bc65dd99521#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: 42.5 m #### Classification - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: DQ26-51:56.8-57.8 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Location: conceptual Phase 1 open pit - Loc. Source: document #### 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, low-grade intercept of 1.0 m at 0.4 g/t Au is a minor result, indicating marginal mineralization. - Positive factor: Indicates presence of gold mineralization - Negative factor: Low grade and narrow width 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--e0e9c15d-077f-410f-a3c3-0bc65dd99521#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: 42.5 m #### Classification - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: DQ26-51:57.8-58.8 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Location: conceptual Phase 1 open pit - Loc. Source: document #### 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, low-grade intercept of 1.0 m at 0.5 g/t Au is a minor result, indicating marginal mineralization. - Positive factor: Indicates presence of gold mineralization - Negative factor: Low grade and narrow width 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--e0e9c15d-077f-410f-a3c3-0bc65dd99521#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: 42.5 m #### Classification - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: DQ26-51:58.8-59.8 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Location: conceptual Phase 1 open pit - Loc. Source: document #### 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 strong-grade intercept of 1.0 m at 2.1 g/t Au is a positive individual result, but its narrow width limits its overall impact. - Positive factor: Strong grade for an open-pit target - Negative factor: Very narrow width 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--e0e9c15d-077f-410f-a3c3-0bc65dd99521#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: 42.5 m #### Classification - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: DQ26-51:59.8-60.8 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Location: conceptual Phase 1 open pit - Loc. Source: document #### 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, low-grade intercept of 1.0 m at 0.6 g/t Au is a minor result, indicating marginal mineralization. - Positive factor: Indicates presence of gold mineralization - Negative factor: Low grade and narrow width 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--e0e9c15d-077f-410f-a3c3-0bc65dd99521#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: 42.5 m #### Classification - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: DQ26-51:60.8-61.8 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Location: conceptual Phase 1 open pit - Loc. Source: document #### 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 of 1.0 m at 1.0 g/t Au is a moderate-grade result, but its narrow width limits its individual economic significance. - Positive factor: Moderate grade for an open-pit target - Negative factor: Very narrow width 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--e0e9c15d-077f-410f-a3c3-0bc65dd99521#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: 42.5 m #### Classification - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: DQ26-51:61.8-62.8 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Location: conceptual Phase 1 open pit - Loc. Source: document #### 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, low-grade intercept of 1.0 m at 0.5 g/t Au is a minor result, indicating marginal mineralization. - Positive factor: Indicates presence of gold mineralization - Negative factor: Low grade and narrow width 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--e0e9c15d-077f-410f-a3c3-0bc65dd99521#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: 42.5 m #### Classification - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: DQ26-51:62.8-63.8 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Location: conceptual Phase 1 open pit - Loc. Source: document #### 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, low-grade intercept of 1.0 m at 0.3 g/t Au is a minor result, indicating marginal mineralization. - Positive factor: Indicates presence of gold mineralization - Negative factor: Low grade and narrow width 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--e0e9c15d-077f-410f-a3c3-0bc65dd99521#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: 42.5 m #### Classification - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: DQ26-51:63.8-64.9 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Location: conceptual Phase 1 open pit - Loc. Source: document #### 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 exceptional high-grade intercept of 1.1 m at 7.1 g/t Au is a bonanza result, indicating a very rich zone of mineralization, though its narrowness limits broader impact. - Positive factor: Exceptional high-grade intercept - Negative factor: Very narrow width 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--e0e9c15d-077f-410f-a3c3-0bc65dd99521#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: 42.5 m #### Classification - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: DQ26-51:64.9-66.4 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Location: conceptual Phase 1 open pit - Loc. Source: document #### 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, low-grade intercept of 1.5 m at 0.5 g/t Au is a minor result, indicating marginal mineralization. - Positive factor: Indicates presence of gold mineralization - Negative factor: Low grade and narrow width 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--e0e9c15d-077f-410f-a3c3-0bc65dd99521#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: 42.5 m #### Classification - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: DQ26-51:66.4-67.4 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Location: conceptual Phase 1 open pit - Loc. Source: document #### 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 intercept of 1.0 m at 0.0 g/t Au indicates a zone of no mineralization. - Negative factor: Barren intercept 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--e0e9c15d-077f-410f-a3c3-0bc65dd99521#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: 42.5 m #### Classification - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: DQ26-51:67.4-68.8 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Location: conceptual Phase 1 open pit - Loc. Source: document #### 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, low-grade intercept of 1.4 m at 0.5 g/t Au is a minor result, indicating marginal mineralization. - Positive factor: Indicates presence of gold mineralization - Negative factor: Low grade and narrow width 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 ### DQ26-43 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/emperor-reports-additional-drill-results-and-continues-to-strengthen-conceptual--e0e9c15d-077f-410f-a3c3-0bc65dd99521#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 - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: DQ26-43:64.9-86.7 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Location: conceptual Phase 1 open pit - Loc. Source: document #### 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 exceptional intercept of 21.3 m at 3.0 g/t Au is a very strong result, indicating a high-grade, wide zone that significantly enhances the project's open-pit potential. - Positive factor: Exceptional grade over a significant width for an open-pit target - Positive factor: Strongly supports the economic viability of the conceptual open pit 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--e0e9c15d-077f-410f-a3c3-0bc65dd99521#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 - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: DQ26-34:53.8-63.3 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Location: conceptual Phase 1 open pit - Loc. Source: document #### 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 of 9.5 m at 2.7 g/t Au is a very strong result, indicating a high-grade zone that significantly enhances the project's open-pit potential. - Positive factor: Strong grade over a good width for an open-pit target - Positive factor: Contributes positively to the overall grade profile of the near-surface mineralization 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--e0e9c15d-077f-410f-a3c3-0bc65dd99521#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 - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: DQ26-52:45.2-69.4 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Location: conceptual Phase 1 open pit - Loc. Source: document #### 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 exceptional intercept of 24.1 m at 2.6 g/t Au is a very strong result, indicating a high-grade, wide zone that significantly enhances the project's open-pit potential. - Positive factor: Exceptional grade over a significant width for an open-pit target - Positive factor: Strongly supports the economic viability of the conceptual open pit 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--e0e9c15d-077f-410f-a3c3-0bc65dd99521#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 - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: DQ26-12:98.1-100.3 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Location: conceptual Phase 1 open pit - Loc. Source: document #### 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 strong-grade intercept of 2.3 m at 2.6 g/t Au is a positive individual result, but its narrow width limits its overall impact. - Positive factor: Strong grade for an open-pit target - Negative factor: Very narrow width 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--e0e9c15d-077f-410f-a3c3-0bc65dd99521#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 - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: DQ26-53:50-64.3 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Location: conceptual Phase 1 open pit - Loc. Source: document #### 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 of 14.3 m at 2.2 g/t Au is a very strong result, indicating a high-grade zone that significantly enhances the project's open-pit potential. - Positive factor: Strong grade over a good width for an open-pit target - Positive factor: Contributes positively to the overall grade profile of the near-surface mineralization 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--e0e9c15d-077f-410f-a3c3-0bc65dd99521#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 - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: DQ26-26:140-147 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Location: conceptual Phase 1 open pit - Loc. Source: document #### 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 of 7.0 m at 2.1 g/t Au is a strong result, indicating a high-grade zone at depth that enhances the project's open-pit potential. - Positive factor: Strong grade over a good width for an open-pit target - Positive factor: Contributes positively to the overall grade profile of the mineralization at depth 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--e0e9c15d-077f-410f-a3c3-0bc65dd99521#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 - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: DQ26-17:90.1-95.5 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Location: conceptual Phase 1 open pit - Loc. Source: document #### 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 of 5.5 m at 1.6 g/t Au is a good result, indicating a solid mineralized zone that contributes positively to the open-pit potential. - Positive factor: Good grade over a moderate width for an open-pit target 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--e0e9c15d-077f-410f-a3c3-0bc65dd99521#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 - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: DQ26-32:66.2-78.2 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Location: conceptual Phase 1 open pit - Loc. Source: document #### 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 of 12.0 m at 1.6 g/t Au is a strong result, indicating a solid mineralized zone that enhances the project's open-pit potential. - Positive factor: Good grade over a significant width for an open-pit target - Positive factor: Contributes positively to the overall grade profile of the near-surface mineralization 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--e0e9c15d-077f-410f-a3c3-0bc65dd99521#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 - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: DQ26-30:125.4-132.5 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Location: conceptual Phase 1 open pit - Loc. Source: document #### 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 of 7.1 m at 1.6 g/t Au is a good result, indicating a solid mineralized zone at depth that contributes positively to the open-pit potential. - Positive factor: Good grade over a moderate width for an open-pit target 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--e0e9c15d-077f-410f-a3c3-0bc65dd99521#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 - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: DQ26-50:40-44.1 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Location: conceptual Phase 1 open pit - Loc. Source: document #### 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 of 4.1 m at 1.3 g/t Au is a moderate-grade result near surface, contributing to the overall mineralized footprint. - Positive factor: Moderate grade for an open-pit target near surface - Negative factor: Relatively narrow width 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--e0e9c15d-077f-410f-a3c3-0bc65dd99521#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 - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: DQ26-18:96.9-103.9 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Location: conceptual Phase 1 open pit - Loc. Source: document #### 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 of 7.0 m at 1.0 g/t Au is a moderate-grade result, contributing to the overall mineralized footprint at depth. - Positive factor: Moderate grade over a good width for an open-pit target 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.