Epic Gold Expands High-Grade Gold Corridor, Advances District-Scale Hawkins Exploration Model and Appoints VP, Exploration

Original announcement by prospectors_exchange on

Company
Epic Gold Corp.
Ticker
EPG
Exchange
Unavailable
Region
Ontario
Primary commodity
Gold
Secondary commodities
None reported
Document categories
Drill results, Resource update, Other
Extracted
2026-10-07 12:04:46 UTC

Analysis by Minestarters Atlas

Atlas analysis published:

Minestarters Atlas analysis

Summary

Epic Gold Corp. announced high-grade gold channel and grab sample results from its Hawkins Project in northwestern Ontario, confirming significant mineralization and expanding the known corridor. A channel sample returned 9.42 g/t Au over 11.0 metres, including higher-grade sub-intervals, while grab samples yielded up to 72.1 g/t Au. The company is advancing its district-scale exploration model, has received permits for Phase I drilling, and is working on an updated NI 43-101 Mineral Resource Estimate for the McKinnon Gold Zone.

Reasoning: New high-grade channel and grab sample results confirm significant gold mineralization and expand the known corridor, supporting the company's district-scale exploration model and planned drill program. However, the channel sample's true width is unknown, and grab samples are selective. The historical resource is 100% inferred with a marginal grade.

Positive factors

  • strong_grade
  • strong_grade_width_product
  • moderate_width
  • qaqc_disclosed
  • qp_signed
  • new_discovery
  • permitting_approved
  • resource_update_planned

Negative factors

  • apparent_width_only
  • selective_grab_sample
  • all_inferred_historical_resource
  • marginal_grade_historical_resource

Low confidence — this extraction should be reviewed alongside the original source.

Facts used in scoring: 32

Classification and evidence

True Width Disclosedpositive

Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: The document explicitly states 'True widths are currently unknown' for the channel sample.

Evidence · text

“True widths are currently unknown.”

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: The release mentions ALS Laboratories for analysis and specific assay methods (Au-AA23/Au-AA24, Au-GRA21) for over-limit samples.

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).”

QP/CP Signedpositive

Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.

Why it applies: Mark Richardson, P.Geo., a Qualified Person as defined by National Instrument 43-101, reviewed and approved the scientific and technical information.

Evidence · text

“The scientific and technical information contained in this news release has been reviewed and approved by Mark Richardson, P.Geo., a Qualified Person as defined by National Instrument 43-101.”

Inferred Resourcenegative

Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.

Why it applies: The McKinnon Gold Zone hosts a historical inferred mineral resource estimate.

Evidence · text

“Historical inferred resource of 328,800 oz Au @ 1.65 g/t Au”

Historical Estimate Onlynegative

Estimate pre-dates or does not comply with current JORC/NI 43-101 standards — requires verification drilling.

Why it applies: The resource estimate is explicitly stated as a 'historical inferred mineral resource estimate' and 'is considered historical in nature under NI 43-101'.

Evidence · text

“The McKinnon Gold Zone hosts a historical inferred mineral resource estimate of 6.2 million tonnes grading 1.65 g/t Au, containing 328,800 ounces of gold, as disclosed in the “Technical Report and Updated Mineral Resource Estimate on the Hawkins Gold Project” prepared by P&E Mining Consultants Inc. for E2Gold Inc., effective September 10, 2020. The historical estimate is considered historical in nature under NI 43-101. A Qualified Person has not completed sufficient work to classify the estimate as a current mineral resource, and the Company is not treating it as current. The historical estimate should not be relied upon as current.”

Maiden Resourceneutral

First formal MRE for the project — establishes baseline but typically exploration-stage with high Inferred component.

Why it applies: The company is planning an updated MRE for the McKinnon Gold Zone, implying the current one is historical and a new one is being established.

Evidence · text

“P&E Mining Consultants Inc. has been engaged to update the Mineral Resource Estimate for the McKinnon Gold Zone”

NI 43-101 Compliantpositive

Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: The historical resource estimate was prepared in compliance with NI 43-101, and the updated MRE will also be NI 43-101 compliant.

Evidence · text

“P&E Mining Consultants Inc. engaged to complete an updated NI 43-101 MRE”

Extracted facts

Stored fact records: 32. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.

Drill Results (31)

Fact 1Hawkins East · goldGrade: 9.42Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 11 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

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
Hawkins_East:0-11
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Easting
706217
Northing
5428009
CRS
NAD83 / UTM Zone 16N
Loc. Confidence
medium
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Laboratories
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: High-grade channel sample with strong grade-width product, confirming significant gold mineralization at surface. True width is not known.

Positive factors

  • strong_grade
  • strong_grade_width_product
  • moderate_width
  • qaqc_disclosed
  • qp_signed

Negative factors

  • apparent_width_only

Evidence · text

“Channel CH-26-001 returned 9.42 g/t Au over 11.0 metres”

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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 Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Fact 2Hawkins East · goldGrade: 0.01Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Project
Hawkins East
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_on
Reported Region
canada_on
Ticker
EPG

Geometry

Grade
0.01
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1 m
From
0 m
To
1 m
Intercept Depth
0 m

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Program
exploration
Sample Type
channel
Group ID
Hawkins_East:0-1
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Easting
706217
Northing
5428009
CRS
NAD83 / UTM Zone 16N
Loc. Confidence
medium
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Laboratories
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Low-grade individual channel sample. True width is not known.

Positive factors

  • qaqc_disclosed
  • qp_signed

Negative factors

  • low_grade
  • apparent_width_only

Evidence · table

“0.01”

Context: 1.0

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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 Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Fact 3Hawkins East · goldGrade: 32.5Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

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
1 m

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Program
exploration
Sample Type
channel
Group ID
Hawkins_East:1-2
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Easting
706217
Northing
5428009
CRS
NAD83 / UTM Zone 16N
Loc. Confidence
medium
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Laboratories
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Very high-grade individual channel sample, but over a narrow width. True width is not known.

Positive factors

  • exceptional_grade
  • strong_grade_width_product
  • qaqc_disclosed
  • qp_signed

Negative factors

  • narrow_width
  • apparent_width_only

Evidence · table

“32.5”

Context: 1.0

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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 Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Fact 4Hawkins East · goldGrade: 2.82Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Project
Hawkins East
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_on
Reported Region
canada_on
Ticker
EPG

Geometry

Grade
2.82
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1 m
From
2 m
To
3 m
Intercept Depth
2 m

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Program
exploration
Sample Type
channel
Group ID
Hawkins_East:2-3
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Easting
706217
Northing
5428009
CRS
NAD83 / UTM Zone 16N
Loc. Confidence
medium
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Laboratories
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Strong-grade individual channel sample, but over a narrow width. True width is not known.

Positive factors

  • strong_grade
  • qaqc_disclosed
  • qp_signed

Negative factors

  • narrow_width
  • apparent_width_only

Evidence · table

“2.82”

Context: 1.0

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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 Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Fact 5Hawkins East · goldGrade: 2.45Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Project
Hawkins East
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_on
Reported Region
canada_on
Ticker
EPG

Geometry

Grade
2.45
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1 m
From
3 m
To
4 m
Intercept Depth
3 m

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Program
exploration
Sample Type
channel
Group ID
Hawkins_East:3-4
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Easting
706217
Northing
5428009
CRS
NAD83 / UTM Zone 16N
Loc. Confidence
medium
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Laboratories
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Strong-grade individual channel sample, but over a narrow width. True width is not known.

Positive factors

  • strong_grade
  • qaqc_disclosed
  • qp_signed

Negative factors

  • narrow_width
  • apparent_width_only

Evidence · table

“2.45”

Context: 1.0

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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 Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Fact 6Hawkins East · goldGrade: 0.45Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Project
Hawkins East
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_on
Reported Region
canada_on
Ticker
EPG

Geometry

Grade
0.45
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1 m
From
4 m
To
5 m
Intercept Depth
4 m

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Program
exploration
Sample Type
channel
Group ID
Hawkins_East:4-5
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Easting
706217
Northing
5428009
CRS
NAD83 / UTM Zone 16N
Loc. Confidence
medium
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Laboratories
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Low-grade individual channel sample. True width is not known.

Positive factors

  • qaqc_disclosed
  • qp_signed

Negative factors

  • low_grade
  • apparent_width_only

Evidence · table

“0.45”

Context: 1.0

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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 Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Fact 7Hawkins East · goldGrade: 0.17Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Project
Hawkins East
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_on
Reported Region
canada_on
Ticker
EPG

Geometry

Grade
0.17
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1 m
From
5 m
To
6 m
Intercept Depth
5 m

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Program
exploration
Sample Type
channel
Group ID
Hawkins_East:5-6
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Easting
706217
Northing
5428009
CRS
NAD83 / UTM Zone 16N
Loc. Confidence
medium
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Laboratories
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Low-grade individual channel sample. True width is not known.

Positive factors

  • qaqc_disclosed
  • qp_signed

Negative factors

  • low_grade
  • apparent_width_only

Evidence · table

“0.17”

Context: 1.0

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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 Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Fact 8Hawkins East · goldGrade: 0.14Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Project
Hawkins East
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_on
Reported Region
canada_on
Ticker
EPG

Geometry

Grade
0.14
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1 m
From
6 m
To
7 m
Intercept Depth
6 m

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Program
exploration
Sample Type
channel
Group ID
Hawkins_East:6-7
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Easting
706217
Northing
5428009
CRS
NAD83 / UTM Zone 16N
Loc. Confidence
medium
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Laboratories
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Low-grade individual channel sample. True width is not known.

Positive factors

  • qaqc_disclosed
  • qp_signed

Negative factors

  • low_grade
  • apparent_width_only

Evidence · table

“0.14”

Context: 1.0

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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 Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Fact 9Hawkins East · goldGrade: 0.05Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Project
Hawkins East
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_on
Reported Region
canada_on
Ticker
EPG

Geometry

Grade
0.05
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1 m
From
7 m
To
8 m
Intercept Depth
7 m

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Program
exploration
Sample Type
channel
Group ID
Hawkins_East:7-8
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Easting
706217
Northing
5428009
CRS
NAD83 / UTM Zone 16N
Loc. Confidence
medium
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Laboratories
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Low-grade individual channel sample. True width is not known.

Positive factors

  • qaqc_disclosed
  • qp_signed

Negative factors

  • low_grade
  • apparent_width_only

Evidence · table

“0.05”

Context: 1.0

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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 Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Fact 10Hawkins East · goldGrade: 0.14Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Project
Hawkins East
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_on
Reported Region
canada_on
Ticker
EPG

Geometry

Grade
0.14
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1 m
From
8 m
To
9 m
Intercept Depth
8 m

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Program
exploration
Sample Type
channel
Group ID
Hawkins_East:8-9
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Easting
706217
Northing
5428009
CRS
NAD83 / UTM Zone 16N
Loc. Confidence
medium
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Laboratories
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Low-grade individual channel sample. True width is not known.

Positive factors

  • qaqc_disclosed
  • qp_signed

Negative factors

  • low_grade
  • apparent_width_only

Evidence · table

“0.14”

Context: 1.0

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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 Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Fact 11Hawkins East · goldGrade: 64.7Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

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
9 m

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Program
exploration
Sample Type
channel
Group ID
Hawkins_East:9-10
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Easting
706217
Northing
5428009
CRS
NAD83 / UTM Zone 16N
Loc. Confidence
medium
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Laboratories
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Very high-grade individual channel sample, but over a narrow width. True width is not known.

Positive factors

  • exceptional_grade
  • strong_grade_width_product
  • qaqc_disclosed
  • qp_signed

Negative factors

  • narrow_width
  • apparent_width_only

Evidence · table

“64.70”

Context: 1.0

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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 Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Fact 12Hawkins East · goldGrade: 0.17Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Project
Hawkins East
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_on
Reported Region
canada_on
Ticker
EPG

Geometry

Grade
0.17
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1 m
From
10 m
To
11 m
Intercept Depth
10 m

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Program
exploration
Sample Type
channel
Group ID
Hawkins_East:10-11
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Easting
706217
Northing
5428009
CRS
NAD83 / UTM Zone 16N
Loc. Confidence
medium
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Laboratories
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Low-grade individual channel sample. True width is not known.

Positive factors

  • qaqc_disclosed
  • qp_signed

Negative factors

  • low_grade
  • apparent_width_only

Evidence · table

“0.17”

Context: 1.0

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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 Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Fact 13Hawkins East · goldGrade: 72.1Grade Unit: g/tView all details
Link to this fact

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

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
standards

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Very high-grade grab sample, indicating new mineralization, but grab samples are selective and not representative of average grade or continuity.

Positive factors

  • exceptional_grade
  • new_discovery

Negative factors

  • selective_grab_sample

Evidence · table

“72.10”

Context: D00351117

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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 Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Fact 14Hawkins East · goldGrade: 65Grade Unit: g/tView all details
Link to this fact

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

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
standards

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Very high-grade grab sample, indicating new mineralization, but grab samples are selective and not representative of average grade or continuity.

Positive factors

  • exceptional_grade
  • new_discovery

Negative factors

  • selective_grab_sample

Evidence · table

“65.00”

Context: D00351203

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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 Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Fact 15Hawkins East · goldGrade: 61.2Grade Unit: g/tView all details
Link to this fact

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

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
standards

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Very high-grade grab sample, indicating new mineralization, but grab samples are selective and not representative of average grade or continuity.

Positive factors

  • exceptional_grade
  • new_discovery

Negative factors

  • selective_grab_sample

Evidence · table

“61.20”

Context: D00351002

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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 Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Fact 16Hawkins East · goldGrade: 16.35Grade Unit: g/tView all details
Link to this fact

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
standards

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Very high-grade grab sample, indicating new mineralization, but grab samples are selective and not representative of average grade or continuity.

Positive factors

  • exceptional_grade
  • new_discovery

Negative factors

  • selective_grab_sample

Evidence · table

“16.35”

Context: D00351250

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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 Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Fact 17Hawkins East · goldGrade: 6.98Grade Unit: g/tView all details
Link to this fact

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
standards

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Strong-grade grab sample, indicating new mineralization, but grab samples are selective and not representative of average grade or continuity.

Positive factors

  • strong_grade
  • new_discovery

Negative factors

  • selective_grab_sample

Evidence · table

“6.98”

Context: D00351224

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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 Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Fact 18Hawkins East · goldGrade: 6.61Grade Unit: g/tView all details
Link to this fact

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
standards

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Strong-grade grab sample, indicating new mineralization, but grab samples are selective and not representative of average grade or continuity.

Positive factors

  • strong_grade
  • new_discovery

Negative factors

  • selective_grab_sample

Evidence · table

“6.61”

Context: D00351055

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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 Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Fact 19Hawkins East · goldGrade: 4.79Grade Unit: g/tView all details
Link to this fact

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
standards

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Strong-grade grab sample, indicating new mineralization, but grab samples are selective and not representative of average grade or continuity.

Positive factors

  • strong_grade
  • new_discovery

Negative factors

  • selective_grab_sample

Evidence · table

“4.79”

Context: D00351222

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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 Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Fact 20Hawkins East · goldGrade: 3.73Grade Unit: g/tView all details
Link to this fact

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
standards

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Strong-grade grab sample, indicating new mineralization, but grab samples are selective and not representative of average grade or continuity.

Positive factors

  • strong_grade
  • new_discovery

Negative factors

  • selective_grab_sample

Evidence · table

“3.73”

Context: D00351054

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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 Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Fact 21Hawkins East · goldGrade: 3.09Grade Unit: g/tView all details
Link to this fact

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

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
standards

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Strong-grade grab sample, indicating new mineralization, but grab samples are selective and not representative of average grade or continuity.

Positive factors

  • strong_grade
  • new_discovery

Negative factors

  • selective_grab_sample

Evidence · table

“3.09”

Context: D00351076

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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 Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Fact 22Hawkins East · goldGrade: 3.06Grade Unit: g/tView all details
Link to this fact

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

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
standards

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Strong-grade grab sample, indicating new mineralization, but grab samples are selective and not representative of average grade or continuity.

Positive factors

  • strong_grade
  • new_discovery

Negative factors

  • selective_grab_sample

Evidence · table

“3.06”

Context: D00351077

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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 Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Fact 23Hawkins East · goldGrade: 2.79Grade Unit: g/tView all details
Link to this fact

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
standards

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Strong-grade grab sample, indicating new mineralization, but grab samples are selective and not representative of average grade or continuity.

Positive factors

  • strong_grade
  • new_discovery

Negative factors

  • selective_grab_sample

Evidence · table

“2.79”

Context: D00351064

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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 Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Fact 24Hawkins East · goldGrade: 2.69Grade Unit: g/tView all details
Link to this fact

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
standards

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Strong-grade grab sample, indicating new mineralization, but grab samples are selective and not representative of average grade or continuity.

Positive factors

  • strong_grade
  • new_discovery

Negative factors

  • selective_grab_sample

Evidence · table

“2.69”

Context: D00351277

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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 Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Fact 25Hawkins East · goldGrade: 2.57Grade Unit: g/tView all details
Link to this fact

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
standards

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Strong-grade grab sample, indicating new mineralization, but grab samples are selective and not representative of average grade or continuity.

Positive factors

  • strong_grade
  • new_discovery

Negative factors

  • selective_grab_sample

Evidence · table

“2.57”

Context: D00352764

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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 Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Fact 26Hawkins East · goldGrade: 2.1Grade Unit: g/tView all details
Link to this fact

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
standards

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Strong-grade grab sample, indicating new mineralization, but grab samples are selective and not representative of average grade or continuity.

Positive factors

  • strong_grade
  • new_discovery

Negative factors

  • selective_grab_sample

Evidence · table

“2.10”

Context: D00351122

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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 Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Fact 27Hawkins East · goldGrade: 1.43Grade Unit: g/tView all details
Link to this fact

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

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
standards

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Moderate-grade grab sample, indicating new mineralization, but grab samples are selective and not representative of average grade or continuity.

Positive factors

  • moderate_grade
  • new_discovery

Negative factors

  • selective_grab_sample

Evidence · table

“1.43”

Context: D00352515

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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 Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Fact 28Hawkins East · goldGrade: 1.36Grade Unit: g/tView all details
Link to this fact

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
standards

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Moderate-grade grab sample, indicating new mineralization, but grab samples are selective and not representative of average grade or continuity.

Positive factors

  • moderate_grade
  • new_discovery

Negative factors

  • selective_grab_sample

Evidence · table

“1.36”

Context: D00351051

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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 Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Fact 29Hawkins East · goldGrade: 1.26Grade Unit: g/tView all details
Link to this fact

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
standards

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Moderate-grade grab sample, indicating new mineralization, but grab samples are selective and not representative of average grade or continuity.

Positive factors

  • moderate_grade
  • new_discovery

Negative factors

  • selective_grab_sample

Evidence · table

“1.26”

Context: D00352536

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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 Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Fact 30Hawkins East · goldGrade: 1.17Grade Unit: g/tView all details
Link to this fact

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

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
standards

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Moderate-grade grab sample, indicating new mineralization, but grab samples are selective and not representative of average grade or continuity.

Positive factors

  • moderate_grade
  • new_discovery

Negative factors

  • selective_grab_sample

Evidence · table

“1.17”

Context: D00352517

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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 Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Fact 31Hawkins East · goldGrade: 1.04Grade Unit: g/tView all details
Link to this fact

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
standards

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Moderate-grade grab sample, indicating new mineralization, but grab samples are selective and not representative of average grade or continuity.

Positive factors

  • moderate_grade
  • new_discovery

Negative factors

  • selective_grab_sample

Evidence · table

“1.04”

Context: D00351257

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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 Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Resource Estimates (1)

inferredMcKinnon Gold Zone · goldTonnes: 6200000Grade: 1.65Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 328800Contained Unit: ozHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Project
McKinnon Gold Zone
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_on
Reported Region
Ontario
Ticker
EPG

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Reporting standards
ni_43_101
QP Signed
Yes
Resource group id
resource:c3a4becb80f00c4343d9

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

Location

Loc. Confidence
inferred

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 with marginal grade and 100% inferred category, indicating low confidence and early stage.

Negative factors

  • all_inferred
  • historical_estimate_only
  • marginal_grade

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: category is "inferred"

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

QP/CP Signedpositive

Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.

Why it applies: qp_signed is true

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

Stale Estimatenegative

Effective date is >2 years old — data currency concern, may not reflect current geological understanding.

Why it applies: effective date is 6.1 years before this release

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.