Epic Gold Expands High-Grade Gold Corridor, Advances District-Scale Hawkins Exploration Model and Appoints VP, Exploration
Original announcement by jmn on
- Company
- Epic Gold Corp.
- Ticker
- EPG
- Exchange
- CSE
- Region
- northwestern Ontario
- Primary commodity
- Gold
- Secondary commodities
- None reported
- Document categories
- Drill results, Resource update, Other
- Extracted
- 2026-10-06 22:33:25 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Atlas analysis published:
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Epic Gold Corp. announced high-grade gold results from channel and grab sampling at its Hawkins Project in northwestern Ontario, including 9.42 g/t Au over 11.0 metres from channel CH-26-001 and grab samples up to 72.1 g/t Au. The company is advancing a district-scale exploration model, has secured an early exploration permit for diamond drilling, and is working on an updated NI 43-101 Mineral Resource Estimate for the McKinnon Gold Zone. Additionally, the company appointed Mark Richardson as Vice President, Exploration.
Reasoning: Epic Gold Corp. reported significant high-grade gold results from new channel and grab sampling at its Hawkins Project, expanding the known mineralized corridor and validating its district-scale exploration model. The company also secured a drilling permit and is progressing towards an updated resource estimate, indicating strong exploration momentum.
Positive factors
- High-grade channel sample results
- Very high-grade grab samples from new occurrences
- Expansion of known gold corridor
- Advancement of district-scale exploration model
- Early Exploration Permit approved for drilling
- Upcoming updated Mineral Resource Estimate
Negative factors
- True width unknown for channel sample
- Grab samples are selective and not necessarily representative
Low confidence — this extraction should be reviewed alongside the original source.
Facts used in scoring: 25
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 23. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (22)
CH-26-001Hawkins East · goldGrade: 9.42Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 11 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- CH-26-001
- Project
- Hawkins East
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- canada_on
- Ticker
- EPG
Geometry
- Grade
- 9.42
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 11 m
- From
- 0 m
- To
- 11 m
- Intercept Depth
- 0 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- channel
- Group ID
- CH-26-001:0-11
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- Goldfields
- Easting
- 706217
- Northing
- 5428009
- CRS
- NAD83 / UTM Zone 16N
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- fire assay with an atomic absorption finish, gravimetric finish
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: High-grade channel sample confirming significant gold mineralization at surface, with a strong grade-thickness product, indicating promising exploration potential.
Positive factors
- High-grade channel sample
- Strong grade-thickness product
- Confirms high-grade gold mineralization at surface
Negative factors
- True width unknown
Evidence · text
“Channel CH-26-001 returned 9.42 g/t Au over 11.0 metres”
Tags used in scoring
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
Bonanza InterceptRejected · positive
Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.
Reason: The overall interval includes sub-intervals of 32.5 g/t Au and 64.7 g/t Au, which are exceptionally high grades for gold.
Evidence · text
“including 32.5 g/t Au over 1.0 metre and 64.7 g/t Au over 1.0 metre.”
Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Reason: The document explicitly states that true widths are currently unknown for the channel sample.
Evidence · text
“True widths are currently unknown.”
QA/QC DisclosedRejected · positive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Reason: The release mentions samples were submitted to ALS Laboratories and details the assay methods (fire assay with AA finish, gravimetric finish for over-limits), and a QP sign-off.
Evidence · text
“Samples were submitted to ALS Laboratories for analysis. Gold was determined by fire assay with an atomic absorption finish (Au-AA23/Au-AA24), with over-limit samples re-analyzed by fire assay with a gravimetric finish (Au-GRA21).”
CH-26-001Hawkins East · goldGrade: 32.5Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- CH-26-001
- Project
- Hawkins East
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- canada_on
- Ticker
- EPG
Geometry
- Grade
- 32.5
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1 m
- From
- 1 m
- To
- 2 m
- Intercept Depth
- 0 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- channel
- Group ID
- CH-26-001:1-2
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- Goldfields
- Easting
- 706217
- Northing
- 5428009
- CRS
- NAD83 / UTM Zone 16N
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- fire assay with an atomic absorption finish, gravimetric finish
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Very high-grade sub-interval within the main channel sample, indicating bonanza grades, despite the narrow width.
Positive factors
- Very high-grade sub-interval
- Bonanza grade
Negative factors
- Narrow intercept length
- True width unknown
Evidence · table
“32.5”
Context: 1.0
Tags used in scoring
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
Bonanza InterceptRejected · positive
Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.
Reason: A grade of 32.5 g/t Au is exceptionally high, well above the exceptional threshold for orogenic gold deposits.
Evidence · table
“32.5”
Context: 1.0
Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Reason: The document explicitly states that true widths are currently unknown for the channel sample.
Evidence · text
“True widths are currently unknown.”
QA/QC DisclosedRejected · positive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Reason: The release mentions samples were submitted to ALS Laboratories and details the assay methods (fire assay with AA finish, gravimetric finish for over-limits), and a QP sign-off.
Evidence · text
“Samples were submitted to ALS Laboratories for analysis. Gold was determined by fire assay with an atomic absorption finish (Au-AA23/Au-AA24), with over-limit samples re-analyzed by fire assay with a gravimetric finish (Au-GRA21).”
CH-26-001Hawkins East · goldGrade: 64.7Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- CH-26-001
- Project
- Hawkins East
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- canada_on
- Ticker
- EPG
Geometry
- Grade
- 64.7
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1 m
- From
- 9 m
- To
- 10 m
- Intercept Depth
- 0 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- channel
- Group ID
- CH-26-001:9-10
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- Goldfields
- Easting
- 706217
- Northing
- 5428009
- CRS
- NAD83 / UTM Zone 16N
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- fire assay with an atomic absorption finish, gravimetric finish
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Extremely high-grade sub-interval within the main channel sample, indicating bonanza grades, despite the narrow width.
Positive factors
- Extremely high-grade sub-interval
- Bonanza grade
Negative factors
- Narrow intercept length
- True width unknown
Evidence · table
“64.70”
Context: 1.0
Tags used in scoring
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
Bonanza InterceptRejected · positive
Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.
Reason: A grade of 64.7 g/t Au is exceptionally high, well above the exceptional threshold for orogenic gold deposits.
Evidence · table
“64.70”
Context: 1.0
Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Reason: The document explicitly states that true widths are currently unknown for the channel sample.
Evidence · text
“True widths are currently unknown.”
QA/QC DisclosedRejected · positive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Reason: The release mentions samples were submitted to ALS Laboratories and details the assay methods (fire assay with AA finish, gravimetric finish for over-limits), and a QP sign-off.
Evidence · text
“Samples were submitted to ALS Laboratories for analysis. Gold was determined by fire assay with an atomic absorption finish (Au-AA23/Au-AA24), with over-limit samples re-analyzed by fire assay with a gravimetric finish (Au-GRA21).”
Fact 4Hawkins East · goldGrade: 72.1Grade Unit: g/tView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Hawkins East
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- canada_on
- Ticker
- EPG
Geometry
- Grade
- 72.1
- Grade Unit
- g/t
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- surface
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- McKinnon
- Easting
- 719466
- Northing
- 5430182
- CRS
- NAD83 / UTM Zone 16N
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- fire assay with an atomic absorption finish, gravimetric finish
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Extremely high-grade grab sample from a new occurrence, indicating significant gold potential, though its representativeness is limited by the sample type.
Positive factors
- Extremely high-grade grab sample
- Indicates new high-priority target
Negative factors
- Selective grab sample, not necessarily representative
Evidence · table
“72.10”
Context: D00351117
Tags used in scoring
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
Bonanza InterceptRejected · positive
Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.
Reason: A grade of 72.1 g/t Au is exceptionally high, well above the exceptional threshold for orogenic gold deposits.
Evidence · table
“72.10”
Context: D00351117
QA/QC DisclosedRejected · positive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Reason: The release mentions samples were submitted to ALS Laboratories and details the assay methods (fire assay with AA finish, gravimetric finish for over-limits), and a QP sign-off.
Evidence · text
“Samples were submitted to ALS Laboratories for analysis. Gold was determined by fire assay with an atomic absorption finish (Au-AA23/Au-AA24), with over-limit samples re-analyzed by fire assay with a gravimetric finish (Au-GRA21).”
Fact 5Hawkins East · goldGrade: 65Grade Unit: g/tView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Hawkins East
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- canada_on
- Ticker
- EPG
Geometry
- Grade
- 65
- Grade Unit
- g/t
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- surface
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- Debroy
- Easting
- 717012
- Northing
- 5430162
- CRS
- NAD83 / UTM Zone 16N
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- fire assay with an atomic absorption finish, gravimetric finish
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Extremely high-grade grab sample from a new occurrence, indicating significant gold potential, though its representativeness is limited by the sample type.
Positive factors
- Extremely high-grade grab sample
- Indicates new high-priority target
Negative factors
- Selective grab sample, not necessarily representative
Evidence · table
“65.00”
Context: D00351203
Tags used in scoring
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
Bonanza InterceptRejected · positive
Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.
Reason: A grade of 65.0 g/t Au is exceptionally high, well above the exceptional threshold for orogenic gold deposits.
Evidence · table
“65.00”
Context: D00351203
QA/QC DisclosedRejected · positive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Reason: The release mentions samples were submitted to ALS Laboratories and details the assay methods (fire assay with AA finish, gravimetric finish for over-limits), and a QP sign-off.
Evidence · text
“Samples were submitted to ALS Laboratories for analysis. Gold was determined by fire assay with an atomic absorption finish (Au-AA23/Au-AA24), with over-limit samples re-analyzed by fire assay with a gravimetric finish (Au-GRA21).”
Fact 6Hawkins East · goldGrade: 61.2Grade Unit: g/tView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Hawkins East
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- canada_on
- Ticker
- EPG
Geometry
- Grade
- 61.2
- Grade Unit
- g/t
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- surface
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- Goldfields
- Easting
- 706217
- Northing
- 5428012
- CRS
- NAD83 / UTM Zone 16N
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- fire assay with an atomic absorption finish, gravimetric finish
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Extremely high-grade grab sample from a new occurrence, indicating significant gold potential, though its representativeness is limited by the sample type.
Positive factors
- Extremely high-grade grab sample
- Indicates new high-priority target
Negative factors
- Selective grab sample, not necessarily representative
Evidence · table
“61.20”
Context: D00351002
Tags used in scoring
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
Bonanza InterceptRejected · positive
Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.
Reason: A grade of 61.2 g/t Au is exceptionally high, well above the exceptional threshold for orogenic gold deposits.
Evidence · table
“61.20”
Context: D00351002
QA/QC DisclosedRejected · positive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Reason: The release mentions samples were submitted to ALS Laboratories and details the assay methods (fire assay with AA finish, gravimetric finish for over-limits), and a QP sign-off.
Evidence · text
“Samples were submitted to ALS Laboratories for analysis. Gold was determined by fire assay with an atomic absorption finish (Au-AA23/Au-AA24), with over-limit samples re-analyzed by fire assay with a gravimetric finish (Au-GRA21).”
Fact 7Hawkins East · goldGrade: 16.35Grade Unit: g/tView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Hawkins East
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- canada_on
- Ticker
- EPG
Geometry
- Grade
- 16.35
- Grade Unit
- g/t
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- surface
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Easting
- 713668
- Northing
- 5430072
- CRS
- NAD83 / UTM Zone 16N
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- fire assay with an atomic absorption finish, gravimetric finish
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Very high-grade grab sample from a new occurrence, indicating significant gold potential, though its representativeness is limited by the sample type.
Positive factors
- Very high-grade grab sample
- Indicates new high-priority target
Negative factors
- Selective grab sample, not necessarily representative
Evidence · table
“16.35”
Context: D00351250
Tags used in scoring
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
Bonanza InterceptRejected · positive
Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.
Reason: A grade of 16.35 g/t Au is exceptionally high, well above the exceptional threshold for orogenic gold deposits.
Evidence · table
“16.35”
Context: D00351250
QA/QC DisclosedRejected · positive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Reason: The release mentions samples were submitted to ALS Laboratories and details the assay methods (fire assay with AA finish, gravimetric finish for over-limits), and a QP sign-off.
Evidence · text
“Samples were submitted to ALS Laboratories for analysis. Gold was determined by fire assay with an atomic absorption finish (Au-AA23/Au-AA24), with over-limit samples re-analyzed by fire assay with a gravimetric finish (Au-GRA21).”
Fact 8Hawkins East · goldGrade: 6.98Grade Unit: g/tView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Hawkins East
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- canada_on
- Ticker
- EPG
Geometry
- Grade
- 6.98
- Grade Unit
- g/t
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- surface
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Easting
- 716196
- Northing
- 5430358
- CRS
- NAD83 / UTM Zone 16N
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- fire assay with an atomic absorption finish, gravimetric finish
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: High-grade grab sample from a new occurrence, indicating significant gold potential, though its representativeness is limited by the sample type.
Positive factors
- High-grade grab sample
- Indicates new high-priority target
Negative factors
- Selective grab sample, not necessarily representative
Evidence · table
“6.98”
Context: D00351224
Tags used in scoring
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
Bonanza InterceptRejected · positive
Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.
Reason: A grade of 6.98 g/t Au is exceptionally high, well above the exceptional threshold for orogenic gold deposits.
Evidence · table
“6.98”
Context: D00351224
QA/QC DisclosedRejected · positive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Reason: The release mentions samples were submitted to ALS Laboratories and details the assay methods (fire assay with AA finish, gravimetric finish for over-limits), and a QP sign-off.
Evidence · text
“Samples were submitted to ALS Laboratories for analysis. Gold was determined by fire assay with an atomic absorption finish (Au-AA23/Au-AA24), with over-limit samples re-analyzed by fire assay with a gravimetric finish (Au-GRA21).”
Fact 9Hawkins East · goldGrade: 6.61Grade Unit: g/tView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Hawkins East
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- canada_on
- Ticker
- EPG
Geometry
- Grade
- 6.61
- Grade Unit
- g/t
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- surface
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Easting
- 715255
- Northing
- 5430124
- CRS
- NAD83 / UTM Zone 16N
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- fire assay with an atomic absorption finish, gravimetric finish
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: High-grade grab sample from a new occurrence, indicating significant gold potential, though its representativeness is limited by the sample type.
Positive factors
- High-grade grab sample
- Indicates new high-priority target
Negative factors
- Selective grab sample, not necessarily representative
Evidence · table
“6.61”
Context: D00351055
Tags used in scoring
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
Bonanza InterceptRejected · positive
Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.
Reason: A grade of 6.61 g/t Au is exceptionally high, well above the exceptional threshold for orogenic gold deposits.
Evidence · table
“6.61”
Context: D00351055
QA/QC DisclosedRejected · positive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Reason: The release mentions samples were submitted to ALS Laboratories and details the assay methods (fire assay with AA finish, gravimetric finish for over-limits), and a QP sign-off.
Evidence · text
“Samples were submitted to ALS Laboratories for analysis. Gold was determined by fire assay with an atomic absorption finish (Au-AA23/Au-AA24), with over-limit samples re-analyzed by fire assay with a gravimetric finish (Au-GRA21).”
Fact 10Hawkins East · goldGrade: 4.79Grade Unit: g/tView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Hawkins East
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- canada_on
- Ticker
- EPG
Geometry
- Grade
- 4.79
- Grade Unit
- g/t
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- surface
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Easting
- 716235
- Northing
- 5430330
- CRS
- NAD83 / UTM Zone 16N
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- fire assay with an atomic absorption finish, gravimetric finish
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: High-grade grab sample from a new occurrence, indicating significant gold potential, though its representativeness is limited by the sample type.
Positive factors
- High-grade grab sample
- Indicates new high-priority target
Negative factors
- Selective grab sample, not necessarily representative
Evidence · table
“4.79”
Context: D00351222
Tags used in scoring
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
QA/QC DisclosedRejected · positive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Reason: The release mentions samples were submitted to ALS Laboratories and details the assay methods (fire assay with AA finish, gravimetric finish for over-limits), and a QP sign-off.
Evidence · text
“Samples were submitted to ALS Laboratories for analysis. Gold was determined by fire assay with an atomic absorption finish (Au-AA23/Au-AA24), with over-limit samples re-analyzed by fire assay with a gravimetric finish (Au-GRA21).”
Fact 11Hawkins East · goldGrade: 3.73Grade Unit: g/tView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Hawkins East
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- canada_on
- Ticker
- EPG
Geometry
- Grade
- 3.73
- Grade Unit
- g/t
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- surface
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Easting
- 715254
- Northing
- 5430124
- CRS
- NAD83 / UTM Zone 16N
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- fire assay with an atomic absorption finish, gravimetric finish
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: High-grade grab sample from a new occurrence, indicating significant gold potential, though its representativeness is limited by the sample type.
Positive factors
- High-grade grab sample
- Indicates new high-priority target
Negative factors
- Selective grab sample, not necessarily representative
Evidence · table
“3.73”
Context: D00351054
Tags used in scoring
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
QA/QC DisclosedRejected · positive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Reason: The release mentions samples were submitted to ALS Laboratories and details the assay methods (fire assay with AA finish, gravimetric finish for over-limits), and a QP sign-off.
Evidence · text
“Samples were submitted to ALS Laboratories for analysis. Gold was determined by fire assay with an atomic absorption finish (Au-AA23/Au-AA24), with over-limit samples re-analyzed by fire assay with a gravimetric finish (Au-GRA21).”
Fact 12Hawkins East · goldGrade: 3.09Grade Unit: g/tView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Hawkins East
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- canada_on
- Ticker
- EPG
Geometry
- Grade
- 3.09
- Grade Unit
- g/t
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- surface
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- Goldfields
- Easting
- 706223
- Northing
- 5428012
- CRS
- NAD83 / UTM Zone 16N
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- fire assay with an atomic absorption finish, gravimetric finish
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: High-grade grab sample from a new occurrence, indicating significant gold potential, though its representativeness is limited by the sample type.
Positive factors
- High-grade grab sample
- Indicates new high-priority target
Negative factors
- Selective grab sample, not necessarily representative
Evidence · table
“3.09”
Context: D00351076
Tags used in scoring
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
QA/QC DisclosedRejected · positive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Reason: The release mentions samples were submitted to ALS Laboratories and details the assay methods (fire assay with AA finish, gravimetric finish for over-limits), and a QP sign-off.
Evidence · text
“Samples were submitted to ALS Laboratories for analysis. Gold was determined by fire assay with an atomic absorption finish (Au-AA23/Au-AA24), with over-limit samples re-analyzed by fire assay with a gravimetric finish (Au-GRA21).”
Fact 13Hawkins East · goldGrade: 3.06Grade Unit: g/tView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Hawkins East
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- canada_on
- Ticker
- EPG
Geometry
- Grade
- 3.06
- Grade Unit
- g/t
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- surface
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- Goldfields
- Easting
- 706230.2
- Northing
- 5428020
- CRS
- NAD83 / UTM Zone 16N
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- fire assay with an atomic absorption finish, gravimetric finish
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: High-grade grab sample from a new occurrence, indicating significant gold potential, though its representativeness is limited by the sample type.
Positive factors
- High-grade grab sample
- Indicates new high-priority target
Negative factors
- Selective grab sample, not necessarily representative
Evidence · table
“3.06”
Context: D00351077
Tags used in scoring
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
QA/QC DisclosedRejected · positive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Reason: The release mentions samples were submitted to ALS Laboratories and details the assay methods (fire assay with AA finish, gravimetric finish for over-limits), and a QP sign-off.
Evidence · text
“Samples were submitted to ALS Laboratories for analysis. Gold was determined by fire assay with an atomic absorption finish (Au-AA23/Au-AA24), with over-limit samples re-analyzed by fire assay with a gravimetric finish (Au-GRA21).”
Fact 14Hawkins East · goldGrade: 2.79Grade Unit: g/tView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Hawkins East
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- canada_on
- Ticker
- EPG
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.79
- Grade Unit
- g/t
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- surface
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Easting
- 716898
- Northing
- 5430142
- CRS
- NAD83 / UTM Zone 16N
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- fire assay with an atomic absorption finish, gravimetric finish
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: High-grade grab sample from a new occurrence, indicating significant gold potential, though its representativeness is limited by the sample type.
Positive factors
- High-grade grab sample
- Indicates new high-priority target
Negative factors
- Selective grab sample, not necessarily representative
Evidence · table
“2.79”
Context: D00351064
Tags used in scoring
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
QA/QC DisclosedRejected · positive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Reason: The release mentions samples were submitted to ALS Laboratories and details the assay methods (fire assay with AA finish, gravimetric finish for over-limits), and a QP sign-off.
Evidence · text
“Samples were submitted to ALS Laboratories for analysis. Gold was determined by fire assay with an atomic absorption finish (Au-AA23/Au-AA24), with over-limit samples re-analyzed by fire assay with a gravimetric finish (Au-GRA21).”
Fact 15Hawkins East · goldGrade: 2.69Grade Unit: g/tView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Hawkins East
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- canada_on
- Ticker
- EPG
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.69
- Grade Unit
- g/t
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- surface
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Easting
- 713414
- Northing
- 5430001
- CRS
- NAD83 / UTM Zone 16N
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- fire assay with an atomic absorption finish, gravimetric finish
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: High-grade grab sample from a new occurrence, indicating significant gold potential, though its representativeness is limited by the sample type.
Positive factors
- High-grade grab sample
- Indicates new high-priority target
Negative factors
- Selective grab sample, not necessarily representative
Evidence · table
“2.69”
Context: D00351277
Tags used in scoring
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
QA/QC DisclosedRejected · positive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Reason: The release mentions samples were submitted to ALS Laboratories and details the assay methods (fire assay with AA finish, gravimetric finish for over-limits), and a QP sign-off.
Evidence · text
“Samples were submitted to ALS Laboratories for analysis. Gold was determined by fire assay with an atomic absorption finish (Au-AA23/Au-AA24), with over-limit samples re-analyzed by fire assay with a gravimetric finish (Au-GRA21).”
Fact 16Hawkins East · goldGrade: 2.57Grade Unit: g/tView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Hawkins East
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- canada_on
- Ticker
- EPG
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.57
- Grade Unit
- g/t
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- surface
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Easting
- 717014
- Northing
- 5430162
- CRS
- NAD83 / UTM Zone 16N
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- fire assay with an atomic absorption finish, gravimetric finish
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: High-grade grab sample from a new occurrence, indicating significant gold potential, though its representativeness is limited by the sample type.
Positive factors
- High-grade grab sample
- Indicates new high-priority target
Negative factors
- Selective grab sample, not necessarily representative
Evidence · table
“2.57”
Context: D00352764
Tags used in scoring
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
QA/QC DisclosedRejected · positive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Reason: The release mentions samples were submitted to ALS Laboratories and details the assay methods (fire assay with AA finish, gravimetric finish for over-limits), and a QP sign-off.
Evidence · text
“Samples were submitted to ALS Laboratories for analysis. Gold was determined by fire assay with an atomic absorption finish (Au-AA23/Au-AA24), with over-limit samples re-analyzed by fire assay with a gravimetric finish (Au-GRA21).”
Fact 17Hawkins East · goldGrade: 2.1Grade Unit: g/tView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Hawkins East
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- canada_on
- Ticker
- EPG
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.1
- Grade Unit
- g/t
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- surface
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Easting
- 713698.5
- Northing
- 5430071
- CRS
- NAD83 / UTM Zone 16N
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- fire assay with an atomic absorption finish, gravimetric finish
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: High-grade grab sample from a new occurrence, indicating significant gold potential, though its representativeness is limited by the sample type.
Positive factors
- High-grade grab sample
- Indicates new high-priority target
Negative factors
- Selective grab sample, not necessarily representative
Evidence · table
“2.10”
Context: D00351122
Tags used in scoring
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
QA/QC DisclosedRejected · positive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Reason: The release mentions samples were submitted to ALS Laboratories and details the assay methods (fire assay with AA finish, gravimetric finish for over-limits), and a QP sign-off.
Evidence · text
“Samples were submitted to ALS Laboratories for analysis. Gold was determined by fire assay with an atomic absorption finish (Au-AA23/Au-AA24), with over-limit samples re-analyzed by fire assay with a gravimetric finish (Au-GRA21).”
Fact 18Hawkins East · goldGrade: 1.43Grade Unit: g/tView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Hawkins East
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- canada_on
- Ticker
- EPG
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.43
- Grade Unit
- g/t
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- surface
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- Goldfields
- Easting
- 706205
- Northing
- 5428014
- CRS
- NAD83 / UTM Zone 16N
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- fire assay with an atomic absorption finish, gravimetric finish
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Moderate-grade grab sample from a new occurrence, indicating gold potential, though its representativeness is limited by the sample type.
Positive factors
- Moderate-grade grab sample
- Indicates new high-priority target
Negative factors
- Selective grab sample, not necessarily representative
Evidence · table
“1.43”
Context: D00352515
Tags used in scoring
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
QA/QC DisclosedRejected · positive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Reason: The release mentions samples were submitted to ALS Laboratories and details the assay methods (fire assay with AA finish, gravimetric finish for over-limits), and a QP sign-off.
Evidence · text
“Samples were submitted to ALS Laboratories for analysis. Gold was determined by fire assay with an atomic absorption finish (Au-AA23/Au-AA24), with over-limit samples re-analyzed by fire assay with a gravimetric finish (Au-GRA21).”
Fact 19Hawkins East · goldGrade: 1.36Grade Unit: g/tView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Hawkins East
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- canada_on
- Ticker
- EPG
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.36
- Grade Unit
- g/t
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- surface
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Easting
- 714904
- Northing
- 5430111
- CRS
- NAD83 / UTM Zone 16N
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- fire assay with an atomic absorption finish, gravimetric finish
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Moderate-grade grab sample from a new occurrence, indicating gold potential, though its representativeness is limited by the sample type.
Positive factors
- Moderate-grade grab sample
- Indicates new high-priority target
Negative factors
- Selective grab sample, not necessarily representative
Evidence · table
“1.36”
Context: D00351051
Tags used in scoring
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
QA/QC DisclosedRejected · positive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Reason: The release mentions samples were submitted to ALS Laboratories and details the assay methods (fire assay with AA finish, gravimetric finish for over-limits), and a QP sign-off.
Evidence · text
“Samples were submitted to ALS Laboratories for analysis. Gold was determined by fire assay with an atomic absorption finish (Au-AA23/Au-AA24), with over-limit samples re-analyzed by fire assay with a gravimetric finish (Au-GRA21).”
Fact 20Hawkins East · goldGrade: 1.26Grade Unit: g/tView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Hawkins East
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- canada_on
- Ticker
- EPG
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.26
- Grade Unit
- g/t
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- surface
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Easting
- 714916
- Northing
- 5430210
- CRS
- NAD83 / UTM Zone 16N
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- fire assay with an atomic absorption finish, gravimetric finish
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Moderate-grade grab sample from a new occurrence, indicating gold potential, though its representativeness is limited by the sample type.
Positive factors
- Moderate-grade grab sample
- Indicates new high-priority target
Negative factors
- Selective grab sample, not necessarily representative
Evidence · table
“1.26”
Context: D00352536
Tags used in scoring
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
QA/QC DisclosedRejected · positive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Reason: The release mentions samples were submitted to ALS Laboratories and details the assay methods (fire assay with AA finish, gravimetric finish for over-limits), and a QP sign-off.
Evidence · text
“Samples were submitted to ALS Laboratories for analysis. Gold was determined by fire assay with an atomic absorption finish (Au-AA23/Au-AA24), with over-limit samples re-analyzed by fire assay with a gravimetric finish (Au-GRA21).”
Fact 21Hawkins East · goldGrade: 1.17Grade Unit: g/tView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Hawkins East
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- canada_on
- Ticker
- EPG
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.17
- Grade Unit
- g/t
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- surface
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- Goldfields
- Easting
- 706222
- Northing
- 5428023
- CRS
- NAD83 / UTM Zone 16N
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- fire assay with an atomic absorption finish, gravimetric finish
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Moderate-grade grab sample from a new occurrence, indicating gold potential, though its representativeness is limited by the sample type.
Positive factors
- Moderate-grade grab sample
- Indicates new high-priority target
Negative factors
- Selective grab sample, not necessarily representative
Evidence · table
“1.17”
Context: D00352517
Tags used in scoring
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
QA/QC DisclosedRejected · positive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Reason: The release mentions samples were submitted to ALS Laboratories and details the assay methods (fire assay with AA finish, gravimetric finish for over-limits), and a QP sign-off.
Evidence · text
“Samples were submitted to ALS Laboratories for analysis. Gold was determined by fire assay with an atomic absorption finish (Au-AA23/Au-AA24), with over-limit samples re-analyzed by fire assay with a gravimetric finish (Au-GRA21).”
Fact 22Hawkins East · goldGrade: 1.04Grade Unit: g/tView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Hawkins East
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- canada_on
- Ticker
- EPG
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.04
- Grade Unit
- g/t
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- surface
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Easting
- 718934
- Northing
- 5430193
- CRS
- NAD83 / UTM Zone 16N
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- fire assay with an atomic absorption finish, gravimetric finish
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Moderate-grade grab sample from a new occurrence, indicating gold potential, though its representativeness is limited by the sample type.
Positive factors
- Moderate-grade grab sample
- Indicates new high-priority target
Negative factors
- Selective grab sample, not necessarily representative
Evidence · table
“1.04”
Context: D00351257
Tags used in scoring
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
QA/QC DisclosedRejected · positive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Reason: The release mentions samples were submitted to ALS Laboratories and details the assay methods (fire assay with AA finish, gravimetric finish for over-limits), and a QP sign-off.
Evidence · text
“Samples were submitted to ALS Laboratories for analysis. Gold was determined by fire assay with an atomic absorption finish (Au-AA23/Au-AA24), with over-limit samples re-analyzed by fire assay with a gravimetric finish (Au-GRA21).”
Resource Estimates (1)
inferredHawkins Project · goldTonnes: 6200000Grade: 1.65Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 328800Contained Unit: ozHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Hawkins Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- northwestern Ontario
- Ticker
- EPG
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Mark Richardson
- Resource group id
- resource:70930eb6b91d3d4fcb3e
- Deposit or zone
- McKinnon Gold Zone
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 6200000
- Grade
- 1.65
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 328800
- Contained Unit
- oz
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2020-09-10
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2020-09-10T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Historical inferred resource estimate for the McKinnon Gold Zone, providing a baseline for future updates but not treated as current due to its age and category.
Negative factors
- Inferred resource category
- Historical estimate, not current
- Stale effective date
Evidence · text
“Historical inferred resource of 328,800 oz Au @ 1.65 g/t Au (2020 historical estimate).”
Tags used in scoring
Inferred Resourcenegative
Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.
Why it applies: The resource is classified as Inferred, which is the lowest confidence category and cannot support economic studies alone.
Evidence · text
“Historical inferred resource of 328,800 oz Au @ 1.65 g/t Au (2020 historical estimate).”
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
NI 43-101 Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101
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.