# Freegold drills bonanza gold at Golden Summit Canonical Atlas analysis: https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/freegold-drills-bonanza-gold-at-golden-summit--ebba2459-5757-4546-8c09-ab94bc12c6fa Original source: https://www.miningnewsnorth.com/story/2026/05/22/news-nuggets/freegold-drills-bonanza-gold-at-golden-summit/9684.html Publisher: miningnewsnorth Original announcement: 2026-05-22T00:00:00.000Z Analysis by Minestarters Atlas Atlas analysis published: 2026-09-19T10:21:11.504Z Atlas analysis updated: 2026-09-19T10:21:11.504Z - Company: Freegold Ventures Ltd. - Ticker: Unavailable - Exchange: Unavailable - Region: Alaska - Primary commodity: Gold - Secondary commodities: None reported - Document categories: Drill results, Resource update - Extracted: 2026-09-19 10:21:12 UTC Narrative sentiment: 0.80 · Bullish ## Minestarters Atlas summary Freegold Ventures reported high-grade gold drill results from the Cleary Hill Zone at the Golden Summit project in Alaska, including intercepts up to 347.9 g/t gold. The company is currently conducting a large-scale infill drilling program to support an upcoming pre-feasibility study for the 30-million-ounce gold deposit. Reasoning: High-grade gold intercepts \(up to 347.9 g/t\) and significant resource scale provide strong positive momentum for the project. - Positive factor: Bonanza grade intercepts reported in Cleary Hill Zone - Positive factor: Infill drilling supporting higher-grade corridors - Positive factor: Large-scale resource \(30M oz gold\) mentioned Facts used in scoring: 12 ## Classification and evidence **Bonanza Intercept** Polarity: positive Definition: Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm. Why it applies: Multiple intercepts exceed exceptional grade thresholds for gold. Evidence · text > Cuts 1.4 meters of 347.9 g/t gold at Cleary Hill Zone **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: The release explicitly states the drilling is infill drilling to support confidence. Evidence · text > reported a series of high-grade gold intercepts from infill drilling ## Extracted facts Stored fact records: 12. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record. ## Drill Results (12) ### GS2553 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/freegold-drills-bonanza-gold-at-golden-summit--ebba2459-5757-4546-8c09-ab94bc12c6fa#fact-drill-facts-0) Golden Summit North · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: GS2553 - Project: Golden Summit North - Commodity: gold - Region: usa\_ak - Reported Region: usa\_ak #### Geometry - Grade: 35.73 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 3 m - From: 391 m - To: 394 m - Intercept Depth: 391 m #### Classification - Program: resource - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: GS2553:391-394 #### QA/QC - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: blanks #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-05-22T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: 35.73 g/t gold is a very high grade intercept. - Positive factor: Bonanza grade intercept Evidence · text > Three meters averaging 35.73 g/t gold from a depth of 391 meters in hole GS2553 #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource" #### Rejected tags **Bonanza Intercept** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm. Reason: 35.73 g/t gold is exceptionally high grade. Evidence · text > Three meters averaging 35.73 g/t gold ### GS2556 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/freegold-drills-bonanza-gold-at-golden-summit--ebba2459-5757-4546-8c09-ab94bc12c6fa#fact-drill-facts-1) Golden Summit North · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: GS2556 - Project: Golden Summit North - Commodity: gold - Region: usa\_ak - Reported Region: usa\_ak #### Geometry - Grade: 115 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 3.1 m - From: 471.5 m - To: 474.6 m - Intercept Depth: 471.5 m #### Classification - Program: resource - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: GS2556:471.5-474.6 #### QA/QC - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: blanks #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-05-22T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: 115 g/t gold is an exceptional grade. - Positive factor: Bonanza grade intercept Evidence · text > 3.1 meters averaging 115.g/t gold from a depth of 471.5 meters #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource" #### Rejected tags **Bonanza Intercept** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm. Reason: 115 g/t gold is an exceptional grade. Evidence · text > 3.1 meters averaging 115.g/t gold ### GS2556 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/freegold-drills-bonanza-gold-at-golden-summit--ebba2459-5757-4546-8c09-ab94bc12c6fa#fact-drill-facts-2) Golden Summit North · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: GS2556 - Project: Golden Summit North - Commodity: gold - Region: usa\_ak - Reported Region: usa\_ak #### Geometry - Grade: 61.2 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 1.9 m - From: 548.9 m - To: 550.8 m - Intercept Depth: 548.9 m #### Classification - Program: resource - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: GS2556:548.9-550.8 #### QA/QC - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: blanks #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-05-22T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: 61.2 g/t gold is a high grade intercept. - Positive factor: Bonanza grade intercept Evidence · text > 1.9 meters of 61.2 g/t gold from a depth of 548.9 meters in hole GS2556 #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource" #### Rejected tags **Bonanza Intercept** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm. Reason: 61.2 g/t gold is an exceptional grade. Evidence · text > 1.9 meters of 61.2 g/t gold ### GS2558 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/freegold-drills-bonanza-gold-at-golden-summit--ebba2459-5757-4546-8c09-ab94bc12c6fa#fact-drill-facts-3) Golden Summit North · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: GS2558 - Project: Golden Summit North - Commodity: gold - Region: usa\_ak - Reported Region: usa\_ak #### Geometry - Grade: 33.71 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 19.5 m - From: 606.5 m - To: 626 m - Intercept Depth: 606.5 m #### Classification - Program: resource - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: GS2558:606.5-626 #### QA/QC - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: blanks #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-05-22T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: 33.71 g/t over 19.5m is a very strong intercept. - Positive factor: High grade over significant width Evidence · text > 19.5 meters averaging 33.71 g/t gold from a depth of 606.5 meters in hole GS2558 #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource" ### GS2558 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/freegold-drills-bonanza-gold-at-golden-summit--ebba2459-5757-4546-8c09-ab94bc12c6fa#fact-drill-facts-4) Golden Summit North · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: GS2558 - Project: Golden Summit North - Commodity: gold - Region: usa\_ak - Reported Region: usa\_ak #### Geometry - Grade: 263.9 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 2.4 m #### Classification - Program: resource - Sample Type: drill #### QA/QC - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: blanks #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-05-22T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: 263.9 g/t gold is an exceptional grade. - Positive factor: Bonanza grade intercept Evidence · text > including 2.4 meters of 263.9 g/t gold #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource" #### Rejected tags **Bonanza Intercept** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm. Reason: 263.9 g/t gold is an exceptional grade. Evidence · text > 2.4 meters of 263.9 g/t gold ### GS2559 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/freegold-drills-bonanza-gold-at-golden-summit--ebba2459-5757-4546-8c09-ab94bc12c6fa#fact-drill-facts-5) Golden Summit North · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: GS2559 - Project: Golden Summit North - Commodity: gold - Region: usa\_ak - Reported Region: usa\_ak #### Geometry - Grade: 347.9 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 1.4 m - From: 698 m - To: 699.4 m - Intercept Depth: 698 m #### Classification - Program: resource - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: GS2559:698-699.4 #### QA/QC - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: blanks #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-05-22T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: 347.9 g/t gold is an exceptional grade. - Positive factor: Bonanza grade intercept Evidence · text > 1.4 meters averaging 347.9 g/t gold from a depth of 698 meters in hole GS2559 #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource" #### Rejected tags **Bonanza Intercept** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm. Reason: 347.9 g/t gold is an exceptional grade. Evidence · text > 1.4 meters averaging 347.9 g/t gold ### GS2554 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/freegold-drills-bonanza-gold-at-golden-summit--ebba2459-5757-4546-8c09-ab94bc12c6fa#fact-drill-facts-6) Golden Summit North · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: GS2554 - Project: Golden Summit North - Commodity: gold - Region: usa\_ak - Reported Region: usa\_ak #### Geometry - Grade: 1.4 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 6.4 m - From: 306.6 m - To: 313 m - Intercept Depth: 306.6 m #### Classification - Program: resource - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: GS2554:306.6-313 #### QA/QC - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: blanks #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-05-22T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: 1.4 g/t gold is a moderate grade intercept. Evidence · text > 6.4 meters averaging 1.4 g/t gold from a depth of 306.6 meters #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource" ### GS2554 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/freegold-drills-bonanza-gold-at-golden-summit--ebba2459-5757-4546-8c09-ab94bc12c6fa#fact-drill-facts-7) Golden Summit North · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: GS2554 - Project: Golden Summit North - Commodity: gold - Region: usa\_ak - Reported Region: usa\_ak #### Geometry - Grade: 1.13 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 17.1 m - From: 325.7 m - To: 342.8 m - Intercept Depth: 325.7 m #### Classification - Program: resource - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: GS2554:325.7-342.8 #### QA/QC - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: blanks #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-05-22T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: 1.13 g/t gold is a moderate grade intercept. Evidence · text > 17.1 meters averaging 1.13 g/t gold from 325.7 meters in hole GS2554 #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource" ### GS2555 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/freegold-drills-bonanza-gold-at-golden-summit--ebba2459-5757-4546-8c09-ab94bc12c6fa#fact-drill-facts-8) Golden Summit North · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: GS2555 - Project: Golden Summit North - Commodity: gold - Region: usa\_ak - Reported Region: usa\_ak #### Geometry - Grade: 0.97 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 289.6 m - From: 258.1 m - To: 547.7 m - Intercept Depth: 258.1 m #### Classification - Program: resource - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: GS2555:258.1-547.7 #### QA/QC - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: blanks #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-05-22T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: 0.97 g/t gold over a very large width \(289.6m\) is a material intercept. - Positive factor: Significant width Evidence · text > 289.6 meters averaging 0.97 g/t gold from a depth of 258.1 meters in hole GS2555 #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource" ### GS2555 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/freegold-drills-bonanza-gold-at-golden-summit--ebba2459-5757-4546-8c09-ab94bc12c6fa#fact-drill-facts-9) Golden Summit North · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: GS2555 - Project: Golden Summit North - Commodity: gold - Region: usa\_ak - Reported Region: usa\_ak #### Geometry - Grade: 1.15 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 167.7 m #### Classification - Program: resource - Sample Type: drill #### QA/QC - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: blanks #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-05-22T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: 1.15 g/t gold over 167.7m is a material intercept. Evidence · text > including 167.7 meters of 1.15 g/t gold #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource" ### GS2554 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/freegold-drills-bonanza-gold-at-golden-summit--ebba2459-5757-4546-8c09-ab94bc12c6fa#fact-drill-facts-10) Golden Summit North · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: GS2554 - Project: Golden Summit North - Commodity: gold - Region: usa\_ak - Reported Region: usa\_ak #### Geometry - Grade: 58.44 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 3 m - From: 311 m - To: 314 m - Intercept Depth: 311 m #### Classification - Program: resource - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: GS2554:311-314 #### QA/QC - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: blanks #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-05-22T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: 58.44 g/t gold is an exceptional grade. - Positive factor: Bonanza grade intercept Evidence · text > Three meters averaging 58.44 g/t gold from a depth of 311 meters #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource" #### Rejected tags **Bonanza Intercept** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm. Reason: 58.44 g/t gold is an exceptional grade. Evidence · text > Three meters averaging 58.44 g/t gold ### GS2554 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/freegold-drills-bonanza-gold-at-golden-summit--ebba2459-5757-4546-8c09-ab94bc12c6fa#fact-drill-facts-11) Golden Summit North · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: GS2554 - Project: Golden Summit North - Commodity: gold - Region: usa\_ak - Reported Region: usa\_ak #### Geometry - Grade: 1.25 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 57 m - From: 509 m - To: 566 m - Intercept Depth: 509 m #### Classification - Program: resource - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: GS2554:509-566 #### QA/QC - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: blanks #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-05-22T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: 1.25 g/t gold over 57m is a moderate grade intercept. Evidence · text > 57 meters of 1.25 g/t gold from 509 meters in hole GS2554 #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource" ## How Atlas produces this analysis Minestarters Atlas uses automated extraction to summarize mining announcements, identify reported measurements, and classify supporting evidence. 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