Harvest Gold Discovers New Mineralized Horizon At The Trench 1B Target: Provides Results From The First Six Holes Of Its Mosseau Drill Program
Original announcement by tmx on
- Company
- Harvest Gold Corporation
- Ticker
- HVG
- Exchange
- TSX
- Region
- Quebec
- Primary commodity
- Gold
- Secondary commodities
- Silver, Copper, Zinc, Lead
- Document categories
- Drill results
- Extracted
- 2026-08-21 04:14:15 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Harvest Gold Corporation has discovered a new 600m strike length mineralized horizon at its Mosseau property in Quebec, located 100m east of the Trench 1B target. Initial drill results from the first six holes of the maiden program include 1.90 g/t Au over 5.4 m (including 8.67 g/t Au over 0.6 m) and 1.10 g/t Au over 6.0 m (including 2.02 g/t Au over 1.5 m). The mineralization is polymetallic, with significant silver, copper, zinc, and lead values noted in the best intercept.
Reasoning: Harvest Gold announced the discovery of a new 600m strike length mineralized horizon at its Mosseau property, with initial drill results including high-grade gold intercepts and significant polymetallic values. The discovery expands the known mineralization and indicates strong potential, although true widths are yet to be determined.
Positive factors
- Discovery of a new mineralized horizon (600m strike length)
- High-grade gold intercepts, including 8.67 g/t Au over 0.6 m
- Polymetallic mineralization with significant silver, copper, zinc, and lead values
- Strong QA/QC disclosure and QP sign-off
Negative factors
- True widths of mineralized zones are not known
Facts used in scoring: 14
Classification and evidence
Step-Out Extensionpositive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Why it applies: The discovery of a parallel 600m strike length horizon 100m to the east of the known lens at the Trench 1B target confirms the drill plan to expand previously identified historical showings.
Evidence · text
“The discovery of a parallel 600m strike length horizon 100m to the east of the known lens at the Trench 1B target confirms that our drill plan to expand previously identified historical showings in the Northern Area is working.”
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 a strict QAQC standard including certified reference materials, blanks, and field duplicates, with analysis by AGAT Laboratories Ltd. which conforms to ISO/IEC Standard 17025 guidelines.
Evidence · text
“All core logging and sampling completed by Harvest Gold as part of its diamond drilling program is subject to a strict standard for Quality Control and Quality Assurance (QAQC), which include the insertion of certified reference materials (standards), blank materials, and field duplicate analysis. NQ-diameter sawed half-core samples from the drilling program at Mosseau were securely sent by Company geologists to AGAT Laboratories Ltd. (AGAT), with sample preparation in Val-d’Or, Québec and analysis in Thunder Bay, Ontario, where samples were processed for gold analysis by 50-gram fire assay with an atomic absorption finish. Samples from selected holes were securely sent to AGAT in Calgary, Alberta, for multi-element analysis (including silver) by inductively coupled plasma (ICP) method with a four-acid digestion. AGAT sample preparation and laboratory analysis procedures conform to requirements of ISO/IEC Standard 17025 guidelines and meet the requirements under NI 43-101 and CIM best practice guidelines. AGAT is independent of Harvest Gold.”
QP/CP Signedpositive · Story-specific tag
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 news release states that all scientific and technical information has been prepared and approved by Louis Martin, P.Geo., Technical Advisor to the Company and considered a Qualified Person for NI 43-101.
Evidence · text
“All scientific and technical information in this news release has been prepared and approved by Louis Martin, P.Geo., Technical Advisor to the Company and considered a Qualified Person for the purposes of NI 43-101.”
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 widths of the mineralized zones are not known at this time'.
Evidence · text
“True widths of the mineralized zones are not known at this time.”
Bonanza Interceptpositive
Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.
Why it applies: The intercept of 8.67 g/t Au over 0.6 m in hole MO-25-15 is well above the exceptional threshold for gold (5 g/t).
Evidence · table
“8.67”
Context: 0.6
Deleterious Elements Presentnegative
Penalty elements (arsenic, antimony, etc.) or refractory concerns noted in the release.
Why it applies: The best intercept in MO-25-15 contains semi-massive sulphides, composed mainly of pyrite and lesser chalcopyrite, which can indicate potential processing challenges.
Evidence · text
“This zone also contains semi-massive sulphides, composed mainly of pyrite and lesser chalcopyrite, with notable silver and base metal values, including 203 g/t silver, 2.26% copper, 0.16 % zinc, and 0.05% lead.”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 14. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (14)
MO-25-14Mosseau · goldGrade: 1.47Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.8 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- MO-25-14
- Project
- Mosseau
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- Quebec
- Ticker
- HVG
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.47
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.8 m
- From
- 12.3 m
- To
- 13.1 m
- Hole Depth
- 135 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
Location
- Easting
- 375906
- Northing
- 5432298
- CRS
- UTM NAD83, Zone 18
- Azimuth
- 224.89 °
- Dip
- -50 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- AGAT Laboratories Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-11-25T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A narrow, moderate-grade gold intercept from the initial drill program, contributing to the overall understanding of the new mineralized horizon.
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
Evidence · table
“1.47”
Context: 0.8
MO-25-14Mosseau · goldGrade: 1.1Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 6 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- MO-25-14
- Project
- Mosseau
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- Quebec
- Ticker
- HVG
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.1
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 6 m
- From
- 100.5 m
- To
- 106.5 m
- Hole Depth
- 135 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
Location
- Easting
- 375906
- Northing
- 5432298
- CRS
- UTM NAD83, Zone 18
- Azimuth
- 224.89 °
- Dip
- -50 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- AGAT Laboratories Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-11-25T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A moderate-grade gold intercept over a reasonable width, contributing to the understanding of the new mineralized horizon.
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
Evidence · table
“1.10”
Context: 6.0
MO-25-14Mosseau · goldGrade: 2.02Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- MO-25-14
- Project
- Mosseau
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- Quebec
- Ticker
- HVG
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.02
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1.5 m
- From
- 105 m
- To
- 106.5 m
- Hole Depth
- 135 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- MO-25-14:100.5-106.5
Location
- Easting
- 375906
- Northing
- 5432298
- CRS
- UTM NAD83, Zone 18
- Azimuth
- 224.89 °
- Dip
- -50 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- AGAT Laboratories Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-11-25T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A higher-grade sub-interval within a broader gold intercept, indicating localized enrichment.
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
Evidence · table
“2.02”
Context: 1.5
MO-25-14Mosseau · goldGrade: 0.48Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- MO-25-14
- Project
- Mosseau
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- Quebec
- Ticker
- HVG
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.48
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.5 m
- From
- 122.5 m
- To
- 123 m
- Hole Depth
- 135 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
Location
- Easting
- 375906
- Northing
- 5432298
- CRS
- UTM NAD83, Zone 18
- Azimuth
- 224.89 °
- Dip
- -50 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- AGAT Laboratories Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-11-25T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A narrow, low-grade gold intercept, indicating some mineralization but not highly material.
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
Evidence · table
“0.48”
Context: 0.5
MO-25-15Mosseau · goldGrade: 1.9Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 5.4 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- MO-25-15
- Project
- Mosseau
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- Quebec
- Ticker
- HVG
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.9
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 5.4 m
- From
- 115.5 m
- To
- 120.9 m
- Hole Depth
- 171 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- MO-25-15:115.5-120.9
Location
- Easting
- 375946
- Northing
- 5432267
- CRS
- UTM NAD83, Zone 18
- Azimuth
- 225 °
- Dip
- -50 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- AGAT Laboratories Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-11-25T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A strong gold intercept over a good width, representing the best drill intercept and indicating significant polymetallic potential within the new mineralized horizon.
Positive factors
- Good gold grade over a significant width
- Polymetallic association
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
Evidence · table
“1.90”
Context: 5.4
MO-25-15Mosseau · silverGrade: 203Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 5.4 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- MO-25-15
- Project
- Mosseau
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- Quebec
- Ticker
- HVG
Geometry
- Grade
- 203
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 5.4 m
- From
- 115.5 m
- To
- 120.9 m
- Hole Depth
- 171 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- MO-25-15:115.5-120.9
Location
- Easting
- 375946
- Northing
- 5432267
- CRS
- UTM NAD83, Zone 18
- Azimuth
- 225 °
- Dip
- -50 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- AGAT Laboratories Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-11-25T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Significant silver grades associated with the best gold intercept, highlighting the polymetallic nature and potential economic contribution of the new discovery.
Positive factors
- High-grade silver associated with gold mineralization
- Polymetallic potential
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
Evidence · text
“203 g/t silver”
MO-25-15Mosseau · copperGrade: 2.26Grade Unit: %Intercept: 5.4 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- MO-25-15
- Project
- Mosseau
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- Quebec
- Ticker
- HVG
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.26
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 5.4 m
- From
- 115.5 m
- To
- 120.9 m
- Hole Depth
- 171 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- MO-25-15:115.5-120.9
Location
- Easting
- 375946
- Northing
- 5432267
- CRS
- UTM NAD83, Zone 18
- Azimuth
- 225 °
- Dip
- -50 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- AGAT Laboratories Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-11-25T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Significant copper grades associated with the best gold intercept, highlighting the polymetallic nature and potential economic contribution of the new discovery.
Positive factors
- High-grade copper associated with gold mineralization
- Polymetallic potential
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
Evidence · text
“2.26% copper”
MO-25-15Mosseau · zincGrade: 0.16Grade Unit: %Intercept: 5.4 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- MO-25-15
- Project
- Mosseau
- Commodity
- zinc
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- Quebec
- Ticker
- HVG
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.16
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 5.4 m
- From
- 115.5 m
- To
- 120.9 m
- Hole Depth
- 171 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- MO-25-15:115.5-120.9
Location
- Easting
- 375946
- Northing
- 5432267
- CRS
- UTM NAD83, Zone 18
- Azimuth
- 225 °
- Dip
- -50 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- AGAT Laboratories Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-11-25T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Trace zinc grades associated with the best gold intercept, contributing to the polymetallic nature of the new discovery.
Positive factors
- Polymetallic association
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
Evidence · text
“0.16 % zinc”
MO-25-15Mosseau · leadGrade: 0.05Grade Unit: %Intercept: 5.4 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- MO-25-15
- Project
- Mosseau
- Commodity
- lead
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- Quebec
- Ticker
- HVG
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.05
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 5.4 m
- From
- 115.5 m
- To
- 120.9 m
- Hole Depth
- 171 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- MO-25-15:115.5-120.9
Location
- Easting
- 375946
- Northing
- 5432267
- CRS
- UTM NAD83, Zone 18
- Azimuth
- 225 °
- Dip
- -50 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- AGAT Laboratories Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-11-25T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Trace lead grades associated with the best gold intercept, contributing to the polymetallic nature of the new discovery.
Positive factors
- Polymetallic association
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
Evidence · text
“0.05% lead”
MO-25-15Mosseau · goldGrade: 8.67Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.6 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- MO-25-15
- Project
- Mosseau
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- Quebec
- Ticker
- HVG
Geometry
- Grade
- 8.67
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.6 m
- From
- 120.3 m
- To
- 120.9 m
- Hole Depth
- 171 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- MO-25-15:115.5-120.9
Location
- Easting
- 375946
- Northing
- 5432267
- CRS
- UTM NAD83, Zone 18
- Azimuth
- 225 °
- Dip
- -50 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- AGAT Laboratories Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-11-25T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: An exceptionally high-grade gold intercept over a narrow width, indicating a bonanza zone within the broader mineralization.
Positive factors
- Bonanza grade gold intercept
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
Evidence · table
“8.67”
Context: 0.6
MO-25-16Mosseau · goldGrade: 0.92Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.8 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- MO-25-16
- Project
- Mosseau
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- Quebec
- Ticker
- HVG
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.92
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.8 m
- From
- 40.5 m
- To
- 41.3 m
- Hole Depth
- 141 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
Location
- Easting
- 375943
- Northing
- 5432195
- CRS
- UTM NAD83, Zone 18
- Azimuth
- 225 °
- Dip
- -50 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- AGAT Laboratories Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-11-25T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A narrow, low-grade gold intercept, indicating some mineralization but not highly material.
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
Evidence · table
“0.92”
Context: 0.8
MO-25-17Mosseau · goldGrade: 0.44Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.4 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- MO-25-17
- Project
- Mosseau
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- Quebec
- Ticker
- HVG
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.44
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.4 m
- From
- 72.7 m
- To
- 73.1 m
- Hole Depth
- 138 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
Location
- Easting
- 376038
- Northing
- 5432027
- CRS
- UTM NAD83, Zone 18
- Azimuth
- 224.86 °
- Dip
- -50 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- AGAT Laboratories Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-11-25T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A very narrow, low-grade gold intercept, indicating minimal mineralization.
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
Evidence · table
“0.44”
Context: 0.4
MO-25-18Mosseau · goldView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- MO-25-18
- Project
- Mosseau
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- Quebec
- Ticker
- HVG
Geometry
- Hole Depth
- 204 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
Location
- Easting
- 376011
- Northing
- 5431986
- CRS
- UTM NAD83, Zone 18
- Azimuth
- 225 °
- Dip
- -50 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- AGAT Laboratories Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-11-25T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: No significant assays were reported for this drill hole, indicating a lack of economic mineralization in this specific intercept.
Negative factors
- No significant assays reported
Evidence · table
“NSA”
Context: Trench #1B
MO-25-19Mosseau · goldGrade: 0.54Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- MO-25-19
- Project
- Mosseau
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- Quebec
- Ticker
- HVG
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.54
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.5 m
- From
- 82.4 m
- To
- 82.9 m
- Hole Depth
- 225 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
Location
- Easting
- 376443
- Northing
- 5431112
- CRS
- UTM NAD83, Zone 18
- Azimuth
- 225 °
- Dip
- -50 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- AGAT Laboratories Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-11-25T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A narrow, low-grade gold intercept from a different target area, indicating some mineralization but not highly material.
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
Evidence · table
“0.54”
Context: 0.5
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