Freegold Intersects 1.53 g/t Au over 191.3m in infill drilling at Golden Summit
Original announcement by tmx on
- Company
- Freegold Ventures Limited
- Ticker
- FVL
- Exchange
- TSX
- Region
- Unavailable
- Primary commodity
- Gold
- Secondary commodities
- None reported
- Document categories
- Drill results, Metallurgy
- Extracted
- 2026-08-21 04:03:02 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Freegold Ventures Limited announced positive infill drill results from its Golden Summit project, including 1.53 g/t Au over 191.3m in the Dolphin Zone. These results confirm strong, continuous mineralization and support the potential for a higher-grade starter pit, which will feed into an updated mineral resource estimate and a Pre-Feasibility Study. Additionally, metallurgical test work has achieved gold recovery rates exceeding 90% and classified tailings as low risk for acid generation.
Reasoning: Freegold Ventures Limited announced strong infill drill results from its Golden Summit project, including a significant intercept of 1.53 g/t Au over 191.3m, which confirms mineralization continuity and supports the development of a higher-grade starter pit. Concurrently, positive metallurgical test work demonstrated high gold recovery rates and environmentally favorable tailings, de-risking future project development towards a Pre-Feasibility Study.
Positive factors
- High-grade gold intercepts over significant widths, confirming continuity.
- Infill drilling supports the potential for a higher-grade starter pit.
- Metallurgical test work achieved gold recovery rates exceeding 90%.
- Tailings classified as low risk for acid generation with arsenic levels below acceptable limits.
- Detailed QA/QC procedures with certified labs and QP sign-off.
Negative factors
- True width cannot be determined for reported intercepts, limiting geological interpretation.
- Hole GS2517 was abandoned due to challenging ground conditions.
Low confidence — this extraction should be reviewed alongside the original source.
Facts used in scoring: 25
Classification and evidence
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: The document explicitly states that the drilling program focused on 'infill drilling to support the PFS, refining both geological and resource models'.
Evidence · text
“Freegold Intersects 1.53 g/t Au over 191.3m in infill drilling at Golden Summit”
Apparent Width Onlynegative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Why it applies: The document explicitly states that 'true width cannot be determined due to the uncertain geometry of mineralization' for the reported widths.
Evidence · text
“Note: The reported widths refer to drill hole intercepts; true width cannot be determined due to the uncertain geometry of mineralization.”
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: The document includes a detailed 'QA/QC' section outlining laboratory procedures, sample preparation, assay methods, and insertion of standards and blanks.
Evidence · text
“QA/QC HQ Core is logged, photographed and cut in half using a diamond saw. One half is placed in sealed bags for preparation and subsequent geochemical analysis by MSA Laboratories in Fairbanks, Alaska or ALS's facilities in Vancouver and Thunder Bay .”
Bonanza Interceptpositive
Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.
Why it applies: Intercepts like 35.09 g/t Au over 3.1m and 35.65 g/t Au over 2.1m are exceptionally high-grade for an open pit gold project (threshold for exceptional is >=5 g/t).
Evidence · table
“35.09”
Context: 3.1
Step-Out Extensionpositive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Why it applies: The document states that 'Mineralization remains open both to the east and west of the current deposit' and 'Continued westward expansion has led to the discovery of new, higher-grade zones'.
Evidence · text
“Mineralization remains open both to the east and west of the current deposit.”
High Recoverypositive
Recovery at or above the exceptional band for the commodity and processing route.
Why it applies: Gold recovery rates exceeding 90% were achieved, which is at or above the exceptional band for mill/CIL processing routes.
Evidence · text
“Gold recovery rates exceeding 90% have been achieved using a flowsheet that includes gravity concentration, flotation to produce a cleaner concentrate, and subsequent treatment with sulphide-oxidizing techniques such as BIOX®, POX, and the Albion Process™”
Refractory Orenegative
Ore requires oxidation/pressure treatment before recovery — a processing and recovery risk.
Why it applies: The flowsheet includes 'sulphide-oxidizing techniques such as BIOX®, POX, and the Albion Process™', indicating complex mineralogy requiring oxidation before recovery.
Evidence · text
“sulphide-oxidizing techniques such as BIOX®, POX, and the Albion Process™”
POX/BIOX Routeneutral
Pressure or bio-oxidation for refractory ore — high CAPEX and OPEX.
Why it applies: The metallurgical flowsheet explicitly mentions 'sulphide-oxidizing techniques such as BIOX®, POX, and the Albion Process™'.
Evidence · text
“sulphide-oxidizing techniques such as BIOX®, POX, and the Albion Process™”
Gravity Routeneutral
Gravity separation forms a material part of the flowsheet.
Why it applies: The metallurgical flowsheet includes 'gravity concentration' and 'Simple gravity' is being evaluated.
Evidence · text
“flowsheet that includes gravity concentration”
Mill Routeneutral
Processing via mill or concentrator (CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation).
Why it applies: The metallurgical flowsheet mentions 'carbon-in-leach (CIL)' for additional gold recovery.
Evidence · text
“carbon-in-leach (CIL) for additional gold recovery”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 25. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (25)
GS2515Golden Summit · goldGrade: 3Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 15.3 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- GS2515
- Project
- Golden Summit
- Commodity
- gold
- Ticker
- FVL
Geometry
- Grade
- 3
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 15.3 m
- From
- 84.4 m
- To
- 99.7 m
- Hole Depth
- 602.5 m
- Intercept Depth
- 84.4 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Azimuth
- 360 °
- Dip
- -80 °
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- MSA Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-12-04T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept of 3.00 g/t Au over 15.3m is a good grade and width for an open pit gold project, contributing positively to the resource definition.
Positive factors
- High-grade gold intercept.
Negative factors
- True width not determined.
Evidence · table
“3.00”
Context: 15.3
GS2515Golden Summit · goldGrade: 0.81Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 5.2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- GS2515
- Project
- Golden Summit
- Commodity
- gold
- Ticker
- FVL
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.81
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 5.2 m
- From
- 142.3 m
- To
- 147.5 m
- Hole Depth
- 602.5 m
- Intercept Depth
- 142.3 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Azimuth
- 360 °
- Dip
- -80 °
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- MSA Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-12-04T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept is of moderate grade and narrow width, contributing to overall resource but not a highlight.
Negative factors
- Lower grade for an open pit gold project.
- True width not determined.
Evidence · table
“0.81”
Context: 5.2
GS2515Golden Summit · goldGrade: 13.53Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 6.4 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- GS2515
- Project
- Golden Summit
- Commodity
- gold
- Ticker
- FVL
Geometry
- Grade
- 13.53
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 6.4 m
- From
- 175.3 m
- To
- 181.7 m
- Hole Depth
- 602.5 m
- Intercept Depth
- 175.3 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Azimuth
- 360 °
- Dip
- -80 °
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- MSA Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-12-04T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: An intercept of 13.53 g/t Au over 6.4m is an exceptional grade for an open pit gold project, significantly enhancing the resource potential.
Positive factors
- Exceptional high-grade gold intercept for an open pit project.
Negative factors
- True width not determined.
Evidence · table
“13.53”
Context: 6.4
GS2515Golden Summit · goldGrade: 3.06Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 4.9 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- GS2515
- Project
- Golden Summit
- Commodity
- gold
- Ticker
- FVL
Geometry
- Grade
- 3.06
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 4.9 m
- From
- 227.9 m
- To
- 232.8 m
- Hole Depth
- 602.5 m
- Intercept Depth
- 227.9 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Azimuth
- 360 °
- Dip
- -80 °
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- MSA Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-12-04T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept of 3.06 g/t Au over 4.9m is a strong grade for an open pit gold project, contributing positively to the resource.
Positive factors
- Strong high-grade gold intercept.
Negative factors
- True width not determined.
Evidence · table
“3.06”
Context: 4.9
GS2515Golden Summit · goldGrade: 1.71Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 9.1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- GS2515
- Project
- Golden Summit
- Commodity
- gold
- Ticker
- FVL
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.71
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 9.1 m
- From
- 303.9 m
- To
- 313 m
- Hole Depth
- 602.5 m
- Intercept Depth
- 303.9 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Azimuth
- 360 °
- Dip
- -80 °
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- MSA Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-12-04T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept of 1.71 g/t Au over 9.1m is a moderate grade and width for an open pit gold project, adding to the resource.
Positive factors
- Moderate grade gold intercept.
Negative factors
- True width not determined.
Evidence · table
“1.71”
Context: 9.1
GS2515Golden Summit · goldGrade: 0.79Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 20.4 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- GS2515
- Project
- Golden Summit
- Commodity
- gold
- Ticker
- FVL
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.79
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 20.4 m
- From
- 396.2 m
- To
- 416.6 m
- Hole Depth
- 602.5 m
- Intercept Depth
- 396.2 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Azimuth
- 360 °
- Dip
- -80 °
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- MSA Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-12-04T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept of 0.79 g/t Au over 20.4m is a lower grade but moderate width, contributing to the overall resource.
Positive factors
- Moderate width intercept.
Negative factors
- Lower grade for an open pit gold project.
- True width not determined.
Evidence · table
“0.79”
Context: 20.4
GS2531Golden Summit · goldGrade: 9.33Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 3.1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- GS2531
- Project
- Golden Summit
- Commodity
- gold
- Ticker
- FVL
Geometry
- Grade
- 9.33
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 3.1 m
- From
- 35.6 m
- To
- 38.7 m
- Hole Depth
- 703.2 m
- Intercept Depth
- 35.6 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Azimuth
- 360 °
- Dip
- -90 °
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- MSA Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-12-04T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: An intercept of 9.33 g/t Au over 3.1m is an exceptional grade for an open pit gold project, particularly being near-surface, which is positive for a starter pit.
Positive factors
- Exceptional high-grade gold intercept for an open pit project.
- Near-surface intercept, supporting starter pit concept.
Negative factors
- True width not determined.
Evidence · table
“9.33”
Context: 3.1
GS2531Golden Summit · goldGrade: 2.05Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 8.8 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- GS2531
- Project
- Golden Summit
- Commodity
- gold
- Ticker
- FVL
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.05
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 8.8 m
- From
- 53.9 m
- To
- 62.7 m
- Hole Depth
- 703.2 m
- Intercept Depth
- 53.9 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Azimuth
- 360 °
- Dip
- -90 °
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- MSA Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-12-04T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept of 2.05 g/t Au over 8.8m is a strong grade and width for an open pit gold project, supporting the resource model.
Positive factors
- Strong high-grade gold intercept.
Negative factors
- True width not determined.
Evidence · table
“2.05”
Context: 8.8
GS2531Golden Summit · goldGrade: 9.51Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2.4 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- GS2531
- Project
- Golden Summit
- Commodity
- gold
- Ticker
- FVL
Geometry
- Grade
- 9.51
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 2.4 m
- From
- 81.4 m
- To
- 83.8 m
- Hole Depth
- 703.2 m
- Intercept Depth
- 81.4 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Azimuth
- 360 °
- Dip
- -90 °
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- MSA Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-12-04T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: An intercept of 9.51 g/t Au over 2.4m is an exceptional grade for an open pit gold project, contributing significantly to the resource.
Positive factors
- Exceptional high-grade gold intercept for an open pit project.
Negative factors
- True width not determined.
Evidence · table
“9.51”
Context: 2.4
GS2531Golden Summit · goldGrade: 1.06Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 41.1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- GS2531
- Project
- Golden Summit
- Commodity
- gold
- Ticker
- FVL
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.06
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 41.1 m
- From
- 102.4 m
- To
- 143.5 m
- Hole Depth
- 703.2 m
- Intercept Depth
- 102.4 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Azimuth
- 360 °
- Dip
- -90 °
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- MSA Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-12-04T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept of 1.06 g/t Au over 41.1m is a strong width with a moderate grade for an open pit gold project, indicating good continuity.
Positive factors
- Strong width intercept with moderate grade.
Negative factors
- True width not determined.
Evidence · table
“1.06”
Context: 41.1
GS2531Golden Summit · goldGrade: 0.87Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 31.2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- GS2531
- Project
- Golden Summit
- Commodity
- gold
- Ticker
- FVL
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.87
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 31.2 m
- From
- 330.3 m
- To
- 361.5 m
- Hole Depth
- 703.2 m
- Intercept Depth
- 330.3 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Azimuth
- 360 °
- Dip
- -90 °
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- MSA Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-12-04T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept of 0.87 g/t Au over 31.2m is a moderate width with a lower grade, contributing to the overall resource.
Positive factors
- Moderate width intercept.
Negative factors
- Lower grade for an open pit gold project.
- True width not determined.
Evidence · table
“0.87”
Context: 31.2
GS2531Golden Summit · goldGrade: 1.53Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 191.3 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- GS2531
- Project
- Golden Summit
- Commodity
- gold
- Ticker
- FVL
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.53
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 191.3 m
- From
- 386.2 m
- To
- 577.5 m
- Hole Depth
- 703.2 m
- Intercept Depth
- 386.2 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Azimuth
- 360 °
- Dip
- -90 °
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- MSA Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-12-04T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept of 1.53 g/t Au over 191.3m is an exceptional width with a strong grade for an open pit gold project, representing a highly material result that confirms continuous mineralization.
Positive factors
- Exceptional width intercept with strong grade for an open pit project.
- Confirms strong, continuous mineralization in the Dolphin Zone.
Negative factors
- True width not determined.
Evidence · table
“1.53”
Context: 191.3
GS2508Golden Summit · goldGrade: 1.05Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 120.7 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- GS2508
- Project
- Golden Summit
- Commodity
- gold
- Ticker
- FVL
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.05
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 120.7 m
- From
- 224.6 m
- To
- 345.3 m
- Hole Depth
- 502 m
- Intercept Depth
- 224.6 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Azimuth
- 360 °
- Dip
- -75 °
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- MSA Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-12-04T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept of 1.05 g/t Au over 120.7m is an exceptional width with a moderate grade for an open pit gold project, confirming resource model continuity in the Cleary Zone.
Positive factors
- Exceptional width intercept with moderate grade for an open pit project.
- Demonstrates strong correlation with the current resource model.
Negative factors
- True width not determined.
Evidence · table
“1.05”
Context: 120.7
GS2508Golden Summit · goldGrade: 0.91Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 8.9 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- GS2508
- Project
- Golden Summit
- Commodity
- gold
- Ticker
- FVL
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.91
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 8.9 m
- From
- 364.8 m
- To
- 373.7 m
- Hole Depth
- 502 m
- Intercept Depth
- 364.8 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Azimuth
- 360 °
- Dip
- -75 °
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- MSA Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-12-04T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept of 0.91 g/t Au over 8.9m is a moderate width with a lower grade, contributing to the overall resource.
Positive factors
- Moderate width intercept.
Negative factors
- Lower grade for an open pit gold project.
- True width not determined.
Evidence · table
“0.91”
Context: 8.9
GS2517Golden Summit · goldGrade: 0.64Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 68.9 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- GS2517
- Project
- Golden Summit
- Commodity
- gold
- Ticker
- FVL
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.64
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 68.9 m
- From
- 477.6 m
- To
- 546.5 m
- Hole Depth
- 593.4 m
- Intercept Depth
- 477.6 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Azimuth
- 360 °
- Dip
- -75 °
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- MSA Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-12-04T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept of 0.64 g/t Au over 68.9m is a strong width but lower grade, and the hole was abandoned, which adds a negative factor.
Positive factors
- Strong width intercept.
Negative factors
- Lower grade for an open pit gold project.
- True width not determined.
- Hole was abandoned due to challenging ground conditions.
Evidence · table
“0.64”
Context: 68.9
GS2524Golden Summit · goldGrade: 1.34Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 6.1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- GS2524
- Project
- Golden Summit
- Commodity
- gold
- Ticker
- FVL
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.34
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 6.1 m
- From
- 17.4 m
- To
- 23.5 m
- Hole Depth
- 413.3 m
- Intercept Depth
- 17.4 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Azimuth
- 0 °
- Dip
- -90 °
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- MSA Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-12-04T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept of 1.34 g/t Au over 6.1m is a moderate grade and width for an open pit gold project.
Positive factors
- Moderate grade gold intercept.
Negative factors
- True width not determined.
Evidence · table
“1.34”
Context: 6.1
GS2524Golden Summit · goldGrade: 1.12Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 6.7 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- GS2524
- Project
- Golden Summit
- Commodity
- gold
- Ticker
- FVL
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.12
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 6.7 m
- From
- 141.7 m
- To
- 148.4 m
- Hole Depth
- 413.3 m
- Intercept Depth
- 141.7 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Azimuth
- 0 °
- Dip
- -90 °
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- MSA Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-12-04T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept of 1.12 g/t Au over 6.7m is a moderate grade and width for an open pit gold project.
Positive factors
- Moderate grade gold intercept.
Negative factors
- True width not determined.
Evidence · table
“1.12”
Context: 6.7
GS2524Golden Summit · goldGrade: 3.36Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 6.1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- GS2524
- Project
- Golden Summit
- Commodity
- gold
- Ticker
- FVL
Geometry
- Grade
- 3.36
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 6.1 m
- From
- 203.3 m
- To
- 209.4 m
- Hole Depth
- 413.3 m
- Intercept Depth
- 203.3 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Azimuth
- 0 °
- Dip
- -90 °
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- MSA Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-12-04T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept of 3.36 g/t Au over 6.1m is a strong grade for an open pit gold project, contributing positively to the resource.
Positive factors
- Strong high-grade gold intercept.
Negative factors
- True width not determined.
Evidence · table
“3.36”
Context: 6.1
GS2528Golden Summit · goldGrade: 0.98Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 16.7 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- GS2528
- Project
- Golden Summit
- Commodity
- gold
- Ticker
- FVL
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.98
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 16.7 m
- From
- 86 m
- To
- 102.7 m
- Hole Depth
- 721.2 m
- Intercept Depth
- 86 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Azimuth
- 0 °
- Dip
- -90 °
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- MSA Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-12-04T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept of 0.98 g/t Au over 16.7m is a moderate width with a lower grade, contributing to the overall resource.
Positive factors
- Moderate width intercept.
Negative factors
- Lower grade for an open pit gold project.
- True width not determined.
Evidence · table
“0.98”
Context: 16.7
GS2528Golden Summit · goldGrade: 35.09Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 3.1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- GS2528
- Project
- Golden Summit
- Commodity
- gold
- Ticker
- FVL
Geometry
- Grade
- 35.09
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 3.1 m
- From
- 325.2 m
- To
- 328.3 m
- Hole Depth
- 721.2 m
- Intercept Depth
- 325.2 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Azimuth
- 0 °
- Dip
- -90 °
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- MSA Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-12-04T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: An intercept of 35.09 g/t Au over 3.1m is an exceptional grade for an open pit gold project, significantly enhancing the resource potential.
Positive factors
- Exceptional high-grade gold intercept for an open pit project.
Negative factors
- True width not determined.
Evidence · table
“35.09”
Context: 3.1
GS2528Golden Summit · goldGrade: 1.6Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 57.9 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- GS2528
- Project
- Golden Summit
- Commodity
- gold
- Ticker
- FVL
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.6
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 57.9 m
- From
- 416.7 m
- To
- 474.6 m
- Hole Depth
- 721.2 m
- Intercept Depth
- 416.7 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Azimuth
- 0 °
- Dip
- -90 °
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- MSA Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-12-04T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept of 1.60 g/t Au over 57.9m is an exceptional width with a strong grade for an open pit gold project, indicating good continuity.
Positive factors
- Exceptional width intercept with strong grade for an open pit project.
Negative factors
- True width not determined.
Evidence · table
“1.60”
Context: 57.9
GS2528Golden Summit · goldGrade: 0.7Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 29.9 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- GS2528
- Project
- Golden Summit
- Commodity
- gold
- Ticker
- FVL
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.7
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 29.9 m
- From
- 514.2 m
- To
- 544.1 m
- Hole Depth
- 721.2 m
- Intercept Depth
- 514.2 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Azimuth
- 0 °
- Dip
- -90 °
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- MSA Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-12-04T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept of 0.70 g/t Au over 29.9m is a moderate width with a lower grade, contributing to the overall resource.
Positive factors
- Moderate width intercept.
Negative factors
- Lower grade for an open pit gold project.
- True width not determined.
Evidence · table
“0.70”
Context: 29.9
GS2528Golden Summit · goldGrade: 1.78Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 61 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- GS2528
- Project
- Golden Summit
- Commodity
- gold
- Ticker
- FVL
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.78
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 61 m
- From
- 559.9 m
- To
- 620.9 m
- Hole Depth
- 721.2 m
- Intercept Depth
- 559.9 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Azimuth
- 0 °
- Dip
- -90 °
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- MSA Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-12-04T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept of 1.78 g/t Au over 61.0m is an exceptional width with a strong grade for an open pit gold project, indicating good continuity.
Positive factors
- Exceptional width intercept with strong grade for an open pit project.
Negative factors
- True width not determined.
Evidence · table
“1.78”
Context: 61.0
GS2528Golden Summit · goldGrade: 35.65Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2.1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- GS2528
- Project
- Golden Summit
- Commodity
- gold
- Ticker
- FVL
Geometry
- Grade
- 35.65
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 2.1 m
- From
- 670.6 m
- To
- 672.7 m
- Hole Depth
- 721.2 m
- Intercept Depth
- 670.6 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Azimuth
- 0 °
- Dip
- -90 °
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- MSA Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-12-04T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: An intercept of 35.65 g/t Au over 2.1m is an exceptional grade for an open pit gold project, significantly enhancing the resource potential.
Positive factors
- Exceptional high-grade gold intercept for an open pit project.
Negative factors
- True width not determined.
Evidence · table
“35.65”
Context: 2.1
Fact 25Golden Summit · goldView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Golden Summit
- Commodity
- gold
- Ticker
- FVL
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-12-04T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Achieving gold recovery rates exceeding 90% through a comprehensive flowsheet, including sulphide-oxidizing techniques, is a highly positive metallurgical outcome, de-risking the project's processing strategy. The low acid generation potential of tailings is also a significant positive.
Positive factors
- High gold recovery rates achieved.
- Comprehensive flowsheet addressing sulphide mineralization.
- Tailings classified as low risk for acid generation and low arsenic levels.
Negative factors
- Implies refractory ore requiring complex processing.
Evidence · text
“Gold recovery rates exceeding 90% have been achieved using a flowsheet that includes gravity concentration, flotation to produce a cleaner concentrate, and subsequent treatment with sulphide-oxidizing techniques such as BIOX®, POX, and the Albion Process™, producing feed for carbon-in-leach (CIL) for additional gold recovery.”
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