FREEMAN GOLD DRILLS 0.37 G/T AU OVER 120.4 METRES INCLUDING 0.85 G/T AU OVER 41.2 METRES NEAR SURFACE AT THE LEMHI GOLD PROJECT
Original announcement by tmx on
- Company
- Freeman Gold Corp.
- Ticker
- FMAN
- Exchange
- TSX
- Region
- Unavailable
- Primary commodity
- Gold
- Secondary commodities
- None reported
- Document categories
- Drill results, Resource update
- Extracted
- 2026-08-25 10:45:00 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Freeman Gold announced drill results from the northern portion of its Lemhi Gold Project, highlighting wide, near-surface gold intercepts. The program aimed to convert inferred resources to higher confidence categories and explore extensions, with results feeding into an updated Mineral Resource Estimate for a Feasibility Study. Key intercepts include 0.37 g/t Au over 120.4 metres and 0.85 g/t Au over 41.2 metres, with strong QA/QC protocols in place.
Reasoning: The drill results demonstrate significant near-surface gold mineralization, with several wide intercepts and high-grade sub-intervals, which is positive for the project's open-pit potential. The program's dual objective of resource conversion and exploration extension, coupled with the use of these results for an updated MRE in a Feasibility Study, indicates material progress. The strong QA/QC practices enhance confidence in the reported grades.
Positive factors
- Wide, near-surface intercepts support open-pit potential
- High-grade zones within broader mineralization
- Drilling designed to convert inferred resources to higher confidence categories
- Results will form the basis of an updated MRE for a Feasibility Study
- Strong QA/QC disclosure and QP sign-off
Facts used in scoring: 28
Classification and evidence
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: The release explicitly states that drill samples were sent to ALS Global Laboratories, an independent and fully accredited laboratory (ISO 9001:2008), and that Freeman Gold has a regimented QA/QC program including duplicates, blanks, and standards.
Evidence · text
“All drill samples were sent to ALS Global Laboratories (Geochemistry Division) in Vancouver, Canada , an independent and fully accredited laboratory (ISO 9001:2008) for analysis for gold by Fire Assay. Freeman Gold has a regimented Quality Assurance, Quality Control ("QA/QC") program where at least 10% duplicates, blanks, and standards are inserted into each sample shipment.”
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: The technical content of the release has been reviewed and approved by Dean Besserer, P. Geo., a Qualified Person as defined by NI 43-101.
Evidence · text
“The technical content of this release has been reviewed and approved by Dean Besserer , P. Geo., the VP Exploration for the Company and a Qualified Person as defined by the National Instrument 43-101.”
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: The document states that true width is estimated between 90-95 percent of the drill run-length.
Evidence · text
“True width is estimated between 90-95 percent ("%") of length.”
Cut-off Disclosedpositive
Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.
Why it applies: The document explicitly states the cut-off grade used for reporting intervals as 0.15 g/t Au.
Evidence · text
“Using 0.15 g/t Au cut-off.”
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: The drilling program was designed to convert inferred ounces from the current MRE to either measured or indicated categories, which is characteristic of infill drilling.
Evidence · text
“The drilling was designed to: Convert the inferred ounces from the current mineral resource estimate (" MRE ") (see Freeman's news release dated May 15, 2025 ) to either measured or indicated (approximately 1,820 metres in 23 drill holes) for those which are contained within the pit shell as designed as part of Freeman's Preliminary Economic Assessment (" PEA ")”
Step-Out Extensionpositive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Why it applies: The drilling program also aimed to complete further exploration at the north, south, and Beauty zone, indicating step-out drilling to extend mineralization.
Evidence · text
“and Complete further exploration at the north, south and at the Beauty zone.”
PEA-Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.
Why it applies: The drilling results are intended to form the basis of an updated MRE to be used within the recently commissioned Feasibility Study, which follows a Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA).
Evidence · text
“The results will form the basis of an updated MRE to be used within the recently commissioned Feasibility Study.”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 28. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (28)
FG25-016RCLemhi Gold Project · goldGrade: 0.4Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 51.8 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- FG25-016RC
- Project
- Lemhi Gold Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Ticker
- FMAN
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.4
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 51.8 m
- True Width
- 47.915 m
- From
- 4.6 m
- To
- 56.4 m
- Hole Depth
- 61 m
- Intercept Depth
- 4.6 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- FG25-016RC:4.6-56.4
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Dip
- -90 °
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Global Laboratories (Geochemistry Division)
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- duplicates, blanks, standards
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.15
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-09-15T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This is a wide, near-surface intercept with a grade that is at the lower end of the 'weak' category for open-pit gold, but its significant width and shallow depth make it materially positive for resource expansion and open-pit viability. The true width estimation adds confidence.
Positive factors
- Wide intercept supporting open-pit potential
- Near-surface mineralization
- True width estimated
Evidence · table
“0.4 g/t Au over 51.8m”
Context: 61
FG25-016RCLemhi Gold Project · goldGrade: 0.8Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 18.3 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- FG25-016RC
- Project
- Lemhi Gold Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Ticker
- FMAN
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.8
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 18.3 m
- True Width
- 16.9275 m
- From
- 38.1 m
- To
- 56.4 m
- Hole Depth
- 61 m
- Intercept Depth
- 38.1 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- FG25-016RC:38.1-56.4
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Dip
- -90 °
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Global Laboratories (Geochemistry Division)
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- duplicates, blanks, standards
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.15
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-09-15T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This sub-interval shows a moderate grade over a good width, enhancing the overall prospectivity of the wider intercept. Its near-surface location is favorable for open-pit mining, and the true width estimation adds to the confidence.
Positive factors
- Moderate grade within a significant width
- Near-surface mineralization
- True width estimated
Evidence · table
“0.8 g/t Au over 18.3m”
Context: 38.1
FG25-017RCLemhi Gold Project · goldGrade: 0.37Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 120.4 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- FG25-017RC
- Project
- Lemhi Gold Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Ticker
- FMAN
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.37
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 120.4 m
- True Width
- 111.37 m
- From
- 6.1 m
- To
- 126.5 m
- Hole Depth
- 150.9 m
- Intercept Depth
- 6.1 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- FG25-017RC:6.1-126.5
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Azimuth
- 270 °
- Dip
- -50 °
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Global Laboratories (Geochemistry Division)
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- duplicates, blanks, standards
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.15
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-09-15T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This is an exceptionally wide, near-surface intercept, which is highly material for an open-pit project, despite the grade being slightly below the 'weak' threshold. The large volume of mineralized material supports resource expansion and conversion efforts.
Positive factors
- Exceptional width for open-pit potential
- Near-surface mineralization
- True width estimated
Evidence · table
“0.37 g/t Au over 120.4m”
Context: 150.9
FG25-017RCLemhi Gold Project · goldGrade: 0.85Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 41.2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- FG25-017RC
- Project
- Lemhi Gold Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Ticker
- FMAN
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.85
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 41.2 m
- True Width
- 38.11 m
- From
- 27.4 m
- To
- 68.6 m
- Hole Depth
- 150.9 m
- Intercept Depth
- 27.4 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- FG25-017RC:27.4-68.6
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Azimuth
- 270 °
- Dip
- -50 °
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Global Laboratories (Geochemistry Division)
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- duplicates, blanks, standards
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.15
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-09-15T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This sub-interval represents a significant zone of moderate-grade gold within the broader intercept, enhancing the overall economic potential. Its near-surface nature and strong width are highly positive for open-pit development.
Positive factors
- Moderate grade over a strong width
- Near-surface mineralization
- True width estimated
Evidence · table
“0.85 g/t Au over 41.2m”
Context: 27.4
FG25-017RCLemhi Gold Project · goldGrade: 5.2Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 3.1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- FG25-017RC
- Project
- Lemhi Gold Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Ticker
- FMAN
Geometry
- Grade
- 5.2
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 3.1 m
- True Width
- 2.8675 m
- From
- 51.8 m
- To
- 54.9 m
- Hole Depth
- 150.9 m
- Intercept Depth
- 51.8 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- FG25-017RC:51.8-54.9
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Azimuth
- 270 °
- Dip
- -50 °
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Global Laboratories (Geochemistry Division)
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- duplicates, blanks, standards
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.15
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-09-15T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This high-grade sub-interval, while narrow, significantly boosts the overall grade of the wider intercept and indicates the presence of high-value zones within the deposit. Its near-surface location is a strong positive.
Positive factors
- Exceptional grade for open-pit gold
- Near-surface mineralization
- True width estimated
Evidence · table
“5.2 g/t Au over 3.1m”
Context: 51.8
FG25-017RCLemhi Gold Project · goldGrade: 1.7Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- FG25-017RC
- Project
- Lemhi Gold Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Ticker
- FMAN
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.7
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1.5 m
- True Width
- 1.3875 m
- From
- 149.4 m
- To
- 150.9 m
- Hole Depth
- 150.9 m
- Intercept Depth
- 149.4 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- FG25-017RC:149.4-150.9
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Azimuth
- 270 °
- Dip
- -50 °
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Global Laboratories (Geochemistry Division)
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- duplicates, blanks, standards
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.15
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-09-15T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This narrow intercept shows a strong gold grade, indicating continued mineralization at depth, which is positive for the overall resource potential. However, its limited width reduces its individual materiality.
Positive factors
- Strong grade for open-pit gold
- True width estimated
Evidence · table
“1.7 g/t Au over 1.5m”
Context: 149.4
FG25-018RCLemhi Gold Project · goldGrade: 1.2Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 19.8 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- FG25-018RC
- Project
- Lemhi Gold Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Ticker
- FMAN
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.2
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 19.8 m
- True Width
- 18.315 m
- From
- 15.2 m
- To
- 35 m
- Hole Depth
- 91.4 m
- Intercept Depth
- 15.2 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- FG25-018RC:15.2-35.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Dip
- -90 °
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Global Laboratories (Geochemistry Division)
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- duplicates, blanks, standards
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.15
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-09-15T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows a moderate gold grade over a good width, contributing positively to the near-surface resource potential. The true width estimation adds confidence to the reported interval.
Positive factors
- Moderate grade over a good width
- Near-surface mineralization
- True width estimated
Evidence · table
“1.2 g/t Au over 19.8m”
Context: 91.4
FG25-018RCLemhi Gold Project · goldGrade: 2.5Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 9.1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- FG25-018RC
- Project
- Lemhi Gold Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Ticker
- FMAN
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.5
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 9.1 m
- True Width
- 8.4175 m
- From
- 25.9 m
- To
- 35 m
- Hole Depth
- 91.4 m
- Intercept Depth
- 25.9 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- FG25-018RC:25.9-35.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Dip
- -90 °
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Global Laboratories (Geochemistry Division)
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- duplicates, blanks, standards
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.15
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-09-15T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This sub-interval features a strong gold grade over a good width, significantly enhancing the value of the broader intercept. Its shallow depth is favorable for open-pit mining.
Positive factors
- Strong grade for open-pit gold
- Near-surface mineralization
- True width estimated
Evidence · table
“2.5 g/t Au over 9.1m”
Context: 25.9
FG25-018RCLemhi Gold Project · goldGrade: 0.54Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- FG25-018RC
- Project
- Lemhi Gold Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Ticker
- FMAN
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.54
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1.5 m
- True Width
- 1.3875 m
- From
- 45.7 m
- To
- 47.2 m
- Hole Depth
- 91.4 m
- Intercept Depth
- 45.7 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- FG25-018RC:45.7-47.2
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Dip
- -90 °
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Global Laboratories (Geochemistry Division)
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- duplicates, blanks, standards
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.15
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-09-15T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This narrow intercept shows a weak gold grade, indicating continued mineralization but with limited individual materiality due to its width.
Positive factors
- Weak grade for open-pit gold
- True width estimated
Evidence · table
“0.54 g/t Au over 1.5m”
Context: 45.7
FG25-018RCLemhi Gold Project · goldGrade: 0.39Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 16.8 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- FG25-018RC
- Project
- Lemhi Gold Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Ticker
- FMAN
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.39
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 16.8 m
- True Width
- 15.54 m
- From
- 68.5 m
- To
- 85.3 m
- Hole Depth
- 91.4 m
- Intercept Depth
- 68.5 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- FG25-018RC:68.5-85.3
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Dip
- -90 °
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Global Laboratories (Geochemistry Division)
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- duplicates, blanks, standards
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.15
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-09-15T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept, while showing a grade just below the 'weak' threshold, is of a good width and contributes to the overall understanding of the near-surface mineralization. The true width estimation adds confidence.
Positive factors
- Weak grade over a good width
- True width estimated
Evidence · table
“0.39 g/t Au over 16.8m”
Context: 68.5
FG25-019RCLemhi Gold Project · goldGrade: 0.27Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 4.6 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- FG25-019RC
- Project
- Lemhi Gold Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Ticker
- FMAN
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.27
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 4.6 m
- True Width
- 4.255 m
- From
- 27.4 m
- To
- 32 m
- Hole Depth
- 80.8 m
- Intercept Depth
- 27.4 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- FG25-019RC:27.4-32.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Dip
- -90 °
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Global Laboratories (Geochemistry Division)
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- duplicates, blanks, standards
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.15
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-09-15T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This narrow, low-grade intercept indicates the presence of mineralization but is of limited individual materiality. Its near-surface location is a minor positive.
Positive factors
- Near-surface mineralization
- True width estimated
Evidence · table
“0.27 g/t Au over 4.6m”
Context: 27.4
FG25-019RCLemhi Gold Project · goldGrade: 0.25Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 19.8 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- FG25-019RC
- Project
- Lemhi Gold Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Ticker
- FMAN
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.25
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 19.8 m
- True Width
- 18.315 m
- From
- 61 m
- To
- 80.8 m
- Hole Depth
- 80.8 m
- Intercept Depth
- 61 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- FG25-019RC:61.0-80.8
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Dip
- -90 °
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Global Laboratories (Geochemistry Division)
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- duplicates, blanks, standards
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.15
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-09-15T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows a low gold grade over a good width, indicating broad mineralization that could contribute to a bulk tonnage scenario, but its individual materiality is limited by the grade.
Positive factors
- Good width for mineralization
- True width estimated
Evidence · table
“0.25 g/t Au over 19.8m”
Context: 61
FG25-020RCLemhi Gold Project · goldGrade: 0.35Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 7.6 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- FG25-020RC
- Project
- Lemhi Gold Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Ticker
- FMAN
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.35
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 7.6 m
- True Width
- 7.03 m
- From
- 22.9 m
- To
- 30.5 m
- Hole Depth
- 65.5 m
- Intercept Depth
- 22.9 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- FG25-020RC:22.9-30.5
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Dip
- -90 °
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Global Laboratories (Geochemistry Division)
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- duplicates, blanks, standards
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.15
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-09-15T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows a low gold grade over a moderate width, indicating mineralization but with limited individual materiality. Its near-surface location is a minor positive.
Positive factors
- Near-surface mineralization
- True width estimated
Evidence · table
“0.35 g/t Au over 7.6m”
Context: 22.9
FG25-020RCLemhi Gold Project · goldGrade: 0.33Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 24.4 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- FG25-020RC
- Project
- Lemhi Gold Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Ticker
- FMAN
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.33
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 24.4 m
- True Width
- 22.57 m
- From
- 39.6 m
- To
- 64 m
- Hole Depth
- 65.5 m
- Intercept Depth
- 39.6 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- FG25-020RC:39.6-64.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Dip
- -90 °
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Global Laboratories (Geochemistry Division)
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- duplicates, blanks, standards
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.15
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-09-15T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows a low gold grade over a strong width, indicating broad mineralization that could contribute to a bulk tonnage scenario. The true width estimation adds confidence.
Positive factors
- Strong width for mineralization
- True width estimated
Evidence · table
“0.33 g/t Au over 24.4m”
Context: 39.6
FG25-020RCLemhi Gold Project · goldGrade: 0.68Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 6.1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- FG25-020RC
- Project
- Lemhi Gold Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Ticker
- FMAN
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.68
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 6.1 m
- True Width
- 5.6425 m
- From
- 57.9 m
- To
- 64 m
- Hole Depth
- 65.5 m
- Intercept Depth
- 57.9 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- FG25-020RC:57.9-64.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Dip
- -90 °
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Global Laboratories (Geochemistry Division)
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- duplicates, blanks, standards
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.15
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-09-15T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This sub-interval shows a moderate gold grade over a moderate width, improving the overall prospectivity of the broader intercept. The true width estimation adds confidence.
Positive factors
- Moderate grade for open-pit gold
- True width estimated
Evidence · table
“0.68 g/t Au over 6.1m”
Context: 57.9
FG25-021RCLemhi Gold Project · goldGrade: 0.24Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 3.1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- FG25-021RC
- Project
- Lemhi Gold Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Ticker
- FMAN
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.24
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 3.1 m
- True Width
- 2.8675 m
- From
- 3 m
- To
- 6.1 m
- Hole Depth
- 65.5 m
- Intercept Depth
- 3 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- FG25-021RC:3.0-6.1
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Dip
- -90 °
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Global Laboratories (Geochemistry Division)
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- duplicates, blanks, standards
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.15
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-09-15T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This narrow, low-grade intercept indicates near-surface mineralization but is of limited individual materiality. Its shallow depth is a minor positive.
Positive factors
- Near-surface mineralization
- True width estimated
Evidence · table
“0.24 g/t Au over 3.1m”
Context: 3
FG25-021RCLemhi Gold Project · goldGrade: 0.26Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 12.2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- FG25-021RC
- Project
- Lemhi Gold Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Ticker
- FMAN
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.26
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 12.2 m
- True Width
- 11.285 m
- From
- 53.3 m
- To
- 65.5 m
- Hole Depth
- 65.5 m
- Intercept Depth
- 53.3 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- FG25-021RC:53.3-65.5
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Dip
- -90 °
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Global Laboratories (Geochemistry Division)
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- duplicates, blanks, standards
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.15
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-09-15T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows a low gold grade over a moderate width, indicating mineralization that could contribute to a bulk tonnage scenario, but its individual materiality is limited by the grade.
Positive factors
- Moderate width for mineralization
- True width estimated
Evidence · table
“0.26 g/t Au over 12.2m”
Context: 53.3
FG25-022RCLemhi Gold Project · goldGrade: 0.6Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 42.7 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- FG25-022RC
- Project
- Lemhi Gold Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Ticker
- FMAN
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.6
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 42.7 m
- True Width
- 39.5075 m
- From
- 7.6 m
- To
- 50.3 m
- Hole Depth
- 50.3 m
- Intercept Depth
- 7.6 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- FG25-022RC:7.6-50.3
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Azimuth
- 270 °
- Dip
- -70 °
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Global Laboratories (Geochemistry Division)
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- duplicates, blanks, standards
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.15
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-09-15T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This is a strong, near-surface intercept with a moderate gold grade over a significant width, which is highly positive for resource expansion and open-pit viability. The true width estimation adds confidence.
Positive factors
- Moderate grade over a strong width
- Near-surface mineralization
- True width estimated
Evidence · table
“0.6 g/t Au over 42.7m”
Context: 50.3
FG25-022RCLemhi Gold Project · goldGrade: 2.1Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 9.2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- FG25-022RC
- Project
- Lemhi Gold Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Ticker
- FMAN
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.1
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 9.2 m
- True Width
- 8.51 m
- From
- 41.1 m
- To
- 50.3 m
- Hole Depth
- 50.3 m
- Intercept Depth
- 41.1 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- FG25-022RC:41.1-50.3
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Azimuth
- 270 °
- Dip
- -70 °
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Global Laboratories (Geochemistry Division)
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- duplicates, blanks, standards
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.15
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-09-15T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This sub-interval features a strong gold grade over a good width, significantly enhancing the value of the broader intercept. Its shallow depth is favorable for open-pit mining.
Positive factors
- Strong grade over a good width
- Near-surface mineralization
- True width estimated
Evidence · table
“2.1 g/t Au over 9.2m”
Context: 41.1
FG25-023RCLemhi Gold Project · goldGrade: 0.27Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- FG25-023RC
- Project
- Lemhi Gold Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Ticker
- FMAN
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.27
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1.5 m
- True Width
- 1.3875 m
- From
- 3 m
- To
- 4.5 m
- Hole Depth
- 45.7 m
- Intercept Depth
- 3 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- FG25-023RC:3.0-4.5
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Azimuth
- 270 °
- Dip
- -70 °
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Global Laboratories (Geochemistry Division)
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- duplicates, blanks, standards
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.15
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-09-15T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This narrow, low-grade intercept indicates near-surface mineralization but is of limited individual materiality. Its shallow depth is a minor positive.
Positive factors
- Near-surface mineralization
- True width estimated
Evidence · table
“0.27 g/t Au over 1.5m”
Context: 3
FG25-023RCLemhi Gold Project · goldGrade: 0.4Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 3.1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- FG25-023RC
- Project
- Lemhi Gold Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Ticker
- FMAN
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.4
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 3.1 m
- True Width
- 2.8675 m
- From
- 36.5 m
- To
- 39.6 m
- Hole Depth
- 45.7 m
- Intercept Depth
- 36.5 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- FG25-023RC:36.5-39.6
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Azimuth
- 270 °
- Dip
- -70 °
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Global Laboratories (Geochemistry Division)
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- duplicates, blanks, standards
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.15
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-09-15T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This narrow intercept shows a weak gold grade, indicating continued mineralization but with limited individual materiality due to its width.
Positive factors
- Weak grade for open-pit gold
- True width estimated
Evidence · table
“0.4 g/t Au over 3.1m”
Context: 36.5
FG25-024RCLemhi Gold Project · goldGrade: 0.89Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- FG25-024RC
- Project
- Lemhi Gold Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Ticker
- FMAN
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.89
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1.5 m
- True Width
- 1.3875 m
- From
- 27.4 m
- To
- 28.9 m
- Hole Depth
- 70.1 m
- Intercept Depth
- 27.4 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- FG25-024RC:27.4-28.9
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Azimuth
- 270 °
- Dip
- -60 °
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Global Laboratories (Geochemistry Division)
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- duplicates, blanks, standards
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.15
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-09-15T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This narrow intercept shows a moderate gold grade, indicating continued mineralization at shallow depth. Its limited width reduces its individual materiality.
Positive factors
- Moderate grade for open-pit gold
- Near-surface mineralization
- True width estimated
Evidence · table
“0.89 g/t Au over 1.5m”
Context: 27.4
FG25-024RCLemhi Gold Project · goldGrade: 0.38Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 3.1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- FG25-024RC
- Project
- Lemhi Gold Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Ticker
- FMAN
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.38
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 3.1 m
- True Width
- 2.8675 m
- From
- 35 m
- To
- 41.1 m
- Hole Depth
- 70.1 m
- Intercept Depth
- 35 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- FG25-024RC:35.0-41.1
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Azimuth
- 270 °
- Dip
- -60 °
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Global Laboratories (Geochemistry Division)
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- duplicates, blanks, standards
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.15
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-09-15T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This narrow, low-grade intercept indicates near-surface mineralization but is of limited individual materiality. Its shallow depth is a minor positive.
Positive factors
- Near-surface mineralization
- True width estimated
Evidence · table
“0.38 g/t Au over 3.1m”
Context: 35
FG25-014RCLemhi Gold Project · goldGrade: 0.18Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- FG25-014RC
- Project
- Lemhi Gold Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Ticker
- FMAN
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.18
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1.5 m
- True Width
- 1.3875 m
- From
- 91.4 m
- To
- 92.9 m
- Hole Depth
- 150.9 m
- Intercept Depth
- 91.4 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- FG25-014RC:91.4-92.9
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Azimuth
- 90 °
- Dip
- -50 °
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Global Laboratories (Geochemistry Division)
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- duplicates, blanks, standards
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.15
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-09-15T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This narrow intercept shows a very low gold grade, barely above the cut-off, and is of limited individual materiality. It indicates the presence of mineralization but is not economically significant on its own.
Positive factors
- True width estimated
Evidence · table
“0.18 g/t Au over 1.5m”
Context: 91.4
FG25-014RCLemhi Gold Project · goldGrade: 0.33Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- FG25-014RC
- Project
- Lemhi Gold Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Ticker
- FMAN
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.33
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1.5 m
- True Width
- 1.3875 m
- From
- 144.8 m
- To
- 146.3 m
- Hole Depth
- 150.9 m
- Intercept Depth
- 144.8 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- FG25-014RC:144.8-146.3
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Azimuth
- 90 °
- Dip
- -50 °
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Global Laboratories (Geochemistry Division)
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- duplicates, blanks, standards
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.15
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-09-15T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This narrow, low-grade intercept indicates mineralization at depth but is of limited individual materiality. It contributes to the overall geological understanding but is not economically significant on its own.
Positive factors
- True width estimated
Evidence · table
“0.33 g/t Au over 1.5m”
Context: 144.8
FG25-015RCLemhi Gold Project · goldGrade: 0.37Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 12.2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- FG25-015RC
- Project
- Lemhi Gold Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Ticker
- FMAN
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.37
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 12.2 m
- True Width
- 11.285 m
- From
- 65.5 m
- To
- 77.7 m
- Hole Depth
- 111.3 m
- Intercept Depth
- 65.5 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- FG25-015RC:65.5-77.7
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Azimuth
- 100 °
- Dip
- -55 °
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Global Laboratories (Geochemistry Division)
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- duplicates, blanks, standards
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.15
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-09-15T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows a low gold grade over a moderate width, indicating mineralization that could contribute to a bulk tonnage scenario, but its individual materiality is limited by the grade.
Positive factors
- Moderate width for mineralization
- True width estimated
Evidence · table
“0.37 g/t Au over 12.2m”
Context: 111.3
FG25-015RCLemhi Gold Project · goldGrade: 0.93Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 3.1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- FG25-015RC
- Project
- Lemhi Gold Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Ticker
- FMAN
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.93
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 3.1 m
- True Width
- 2.8675 m
- From
- 65.5 m
- To
- 68.6 m
- Hole Depth
- 111.3 m
- Intercept Depth
- 65.5 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- FG25-015RC:65.5-68.6
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Azimuth
- 100 °
- Dip
- -55 °
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Global Laboratories (Geochemistry Division)
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- duplicates, blanks, standards
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.15
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-09-15T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This sub-interval shows a moderate gold grade over a narrow width, improving the overall prospectivity of the broader intercept. The true width estimation adds confidence.
Positive factors
- Moderate grade for open-pit gold
- True width estimated
Evidence · table
“0.93 g/t Au over 3.1m”
Context: 65.5
FG25-015RCLemhi Gold Project · goldGrade: 1.7Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- FG25-015RC
- Project
- Lemhi Gold Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Ticker
- FMAN
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.7
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1.5 m
- True Width
- 1.3875 m
- From
- 106.7 m
- To
- 108.2 m
- Hole Depth
- 111.3 m
- Intercept Depth
- 106.7 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- FG25-015RC:106.7-108.2
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Azimuth
- 100 °
- Dip
- -55 °
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Global Laboratories (Geochemistry Division)
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- duplicates, blanks, standards
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.15
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-09-15T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This narrow intercept shows a strong gold grade, indicating continued mineralization at depth, which is positive for the overall resource potential. However, its limited width reduces its individual materiality.
Positive factors
- Strong grade for open-pit gold
- True width estimated
Evidence · table
“1.7 g/t Au over 1.5m”
Context: 106.7
How Atlas produces this analysis
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