Great Bear Drills New High-Grade Gold at Northwest LP Fault: 25.12 g/t Gold Over 4.25 m
Original announcement by tmx on
- Company
- Great Bear Resources Ltd.
- Ticker
- GBR
- Exchange
- TSX
- Region
- Ontario
- Primary commodity
- Gold
- Secondary commodities
- None reported
- Document categories
- Drill results, Other
- Extracted
- 2026-08-21 12:48:12 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Great Bear Resources reported high-grade gold drill results from a previously undrilled segment of the LP Fault at the Dixie Project. Notable intercepts include 25.12 g/t gold over 4.25 m and a high-grade core of 197.00 g/t gold over 0.50 m in hole BR-271.
Reasoning: New high-grade gold intercepts (up to 197 g/t) were found in a previously undrilled segment of the LP Fault, demonstrating successful step-out exploration.
Positive factors
- high-grade gold intercepts
- step-out extension into undrilled segment
- QA/QC disclosed
Negative factors
- apparent width only
Facts used in scoring: 7
Classification and evidence
Step-Out Extensionpositive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Why it applies: The company reported drilling a previously undrilled 200m segment of the LP Fault.
Evidence · text
“four of which are located within a 200 metre long previously undrilled segment of the zone”
Bonanza Interceptpositive
Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.
Why it applies: BR-271 returned 197 g/t gold over 0.5 m.
Evidence · text
“high-grade core of 197.00 g/t gold over 0.50 metres”
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: The release details specific QA/QC protocols including certified labs, blanks, standards, and duplicates.
Evidence · text
“Certified gold reference standards, blanks and field duplicates are routinely inserted”
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 widths are drill indicated core length and insufficient drilling has been undertaken to determine true widths.
Evidence · text
“insufficient drilling has been undertaken to determine true widths at this time”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 7. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (7)
BR-271Dixie Project · goldGrade: 25.12Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 4.25 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BR-271
- Project
- Dixie Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- Ontario
- Ticker
- GBR
Geometry
- Grade
- 25.12
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 4.25 m
- From
- 406.25 m
- To
- 410.5 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- BR-271:406.25-410.5
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Activation Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates, check_assays
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2021-03-16T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: 25.12 g/t over 4.25 m is a strong intercept for this project.
Positive factors
- strong grade
Evidence · text
“25.12 g/t gold over 4.25 metres from 406.25 to 410.50 metres”
BR-271Dixie Project · goldGrade: 197Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BR-271
- Project
- Dixie Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- Ontario
- Ticker
- GBR
Geometry
- Grade
- 197
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.5 m
- From
- 407.5 m
- To
- 408 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- BR-271:407.5-408.0
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Activation Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates, check_assays
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2021-03-16T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: 197 g/t is an exceptional bonanza grade.
Positive factors
- Bonanza Intercept
Evidence · text
“high-grade core of 197.00 g/t gold over 0.50 metres”
BR-271Dixie Project · goldGrade: 1.11Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 23.65 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BR-271
- Project
- Dixie Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- Ontario
- Ticker
- GBR
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.11
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 23.65 m
- From
- 460.35 m
- To
- 484 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- BR-271:460.35-484.0
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Activation Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates, check_assays
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2021-03-16T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Wide interval of 23.65 m at 1.11 g/t provides bulk tonnage potential.
Positive factors
- strong continuity
Evidence · text
“1.11 g/t gold over 23.65 metres from 460.35 to 484.00 metres”
BR-271Dixie Project · goldGrade: 1.07Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 53.6 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BR-271
- Project
- Dixie Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- Ontario
- Ticker
- GBR
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.07
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 53.6 m
- From
- 495.5 m
- To
- 549.1 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- BR-271:495.5-549.1
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Activation Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates, check_assays
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2021-03-16T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Very wide 53.6 m interval at 1.07 g/t supports bulk tonnage.
Positive factors
- strong continuity
Evidence · text
“1.07 g/t gold over 53.60 metres from 495.50 to 549.10 metres”
BR-239Dixie Project · goldGrade: 19Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.3 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BR-239
- Project
- Dixie Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- Ontario
- Ticker
- GBR
Geometry
- Grade
- 19
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1.3 m
- From
- 268.5 m
- To
- 269.8 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- BR-239:268.5-269.8
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Activation Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates, check_assays
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2021-03-16T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: 19 g/t is a strong grade intercept.
Positive factors
- strong grade
Evidence · text
“19.00 g/t gold over 1.30 metres from 268.50 to 269.80 metres”
BR-239Dixie Project · goldGrade: 1.01Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 42.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BR-239
- Project
- Dixie Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- Ontario
- Ticker
- GBR
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.01
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 42.5 m
- From
- 377.2 m
- To
- 419.7 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- BR-239:377.2-419.7
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Activation Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates, check_assays
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2021-03-16T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Wide 42.5 m interval at 1.01 g/t is significant for bulk tonnage.
Positive factors
- strong continuity
Evidence · text
“1.01 g/t gold over 42.50 metres from 377.20 to 419.70 metres”
BR-270Dixie Project · goldGrade: 0.85Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 81.7 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BR-270
- Project
- Dixie Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- Ontario
- Ticker
- GBR
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.85
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 81.7 m
- From
- 397.5 m
- To
- 479.2 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- BR-270:397.5-479.2
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Activation Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates, check_assays
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2021-03-16T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Very wide 81.7 m interval at 0.85 g/t provides significant volume.
Positive factors
- strong continuity
Evidence · text
“0.85 g/t gold over 81.70 metres from 397.50 to 479.20 metres”
How Atlas produces this analysis
Minestarters Atlas uses automated extraction to summarize mining announcements, identify reported measurements, and classify supporting evidence. Sentiment reflects the extracted narrative and classification rules; it is an interpretation, not a reported measurement. Evidence quotes and context are provided where available. Missing data, low-confidence results, and review flags indicate limitations. Check the original publisher announcement before relying on an interpretation.