# Lightning Provides Exploration Update on It's Savant Gold Project, NW Ontario: Geological Mapping and Sampling Define Several Priority Gold Trends and New Surface Assays Yield up to 18.12 g/t Au. Canonical Atlas analysis: https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/lightning-provides-exploration-update-on-it-s-savant-gold-project-nw-ontario-geo--7bfc27b3-447a-46c4-83b0-52512135c826 Original source: https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/316871/Lightning-Provides-Exploration-Update-on-Its-Savant-Gold-Project-NW-Ontario-Geological-Mapping-and-Sampling-Define-Several-Priority-Gold-Trends-and-New-Surface-Assays-Yield-up-to-18.12-gt-Au. Publisher: newsfile Original announcement: 2026-10-01T11:00:00.000Z Analysis by Minestarters Atlas Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-01T11:07:33.094Z Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-01T11:07:33.094Z - Company: Lightning Resource Corp. - Ticker: LTNG - Exchange: Unavailable - Region: Northwestern Ontario - Primary commodity: Gold - Secondary commodities: Silver, Arsenic, Copper, Lead, Zinc - Document categories: Drill results - Extracted: 2026-10-01 11:07:33 UTC Narrative sentiment: 0.60 · Bullish ## Minestarters Atlas summary Lightning Resource Corp. reported high-grade surface gold sampling results from its Savant Gold Project in Ontario, with intercepts reaching 18.12 g/t Au. The results include both rock grab and outcrop chip channel samples across the Big Sandy, Wiggle Creek, and Stillar Bay targets. Reasoning: The release reports high-grade surface gold assays across multiple targets, providing positive exploration momentum, though the lack of drill intercepts limits geological certainty. - Positive factor: High-grade surface intercepts up to 18.12 g/t Au - Positive factor: QA/QC protocols disclosed including certified lab and QP sign-off - Positive factor: Multiple target areas \(Big Sandy, Wiggle Creek, Stillar Bay\) showing mineralization - Negative factor: Results are surface samples \(grab/channel\) and do not confirm subsurface continuity or volume Facts used in scoring: 9 ## Classification and evidence **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: Release mentions insertion of certified standards, blanks, and duplicates, and a QP review. Evidence · text > consisting of the insertion of certified standard, blanks and duplicates into the sample stream. **QP/CP Signed** Polarity: positive Story-specific tag Definition: 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: Jodie Gibson, P.Geo, is named as the Qualified Person who reviewed the data. Evidence · text > reviewed and approved by Jodie Gibson, P.Geo, a consultant to the Company, and a "Qualified Person" ## Extracted facts Stored fact records: 9. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record. ## Drill Results (9) ### Fact 1 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/lightning-provides-exploration-update-on-it-s-savant-gold-project-nw-ontario-geo--7bfc27b3-447a-46c4-83b0-52512135c826#fact-drill-facts-0) Savant Gold Project · gold #### Identity - Project: Savant Gold Project - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Northwestern Ontario - Ticker: LTNG #### Geometry - Grade: 17.6 - Grade Unit: g/t #### Classification - Sample Type: surface #### Location - Location: Big Sandy - Easting: 680206 - Northing: 5590261 - Loc. Source: document #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-10-01T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: 17.6 g/t Au is a strong surface grab sample in a quartz vein. - Positive factor: High grade intercept - Negative factor: Surface sample only Evidence · table > 17.6 Context: 680206 #### Tags used in scoring **No QA/QC Disclosure** Polarity: negative Definition: Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document. Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is not true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "To view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit: https://images.newsfilecorp.com/files/12488/316871\_cc96f629e4" ### Fact 2 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/lightning-provides-exploration-update-on-it-s-savant-gold-project-nw-ontario-geo--7bfc27b3-447a-46c4-83b0-52512135c826#fact-drill-facts-1) Savant Gold Project · gold #### Identity - Project: Savant Gold Project - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Northwestern Ontario - Ticker: LTNG #### Geometry - Grade: 6.65 - Grade Unit: g/t #### Classification - Sample Type: surface #### Location - Location: Wiggle Creek - Easting: 671040 - Northing: 5591430 - Loc. Source: document #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-10-01T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: 6.65 g/t Au in a massive sulfide shear zone is a significant surface result. - Positive factor: Solid grade in massive sulfide - Negative factor: Surface sample only Evidence · table > 6.65 Context: 671040 #### Tags used in scoring **No QA/QC Disclosure** Polarity: negative Definition: Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document. Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is not true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "To view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit: https://images.newsfilecorp.com/files/12488/316871\_cc96f629e4" ### Fact 3 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/lightning-provides-exploration-update-on-it-s-savant-gold-project-nw-ontario-geo--7bfc27b3-447a-46c4-83b0-52512135c826#fact-drill-facts-2) Savant Gold Project · gold #### Identity - Project: Savant Gold Project - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Northwestern Ontario - Ticker: LTNG #### Geometry - Grade: 4.89 - Grade Unit: g/t #### Classification - Sample Type: surface #### Location - Location: Wiggle Creek - Easting: 670279 - Northing: 5591311 - Loc. Source: document #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-10-01T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: 4.89 g/t Au is a moderate surface intercept. - Positive factor: Gold in carbonate altered siltstone - Negative factor: Surface sample only Evidence · table > 4.89 Context: 670279 #### Tags used in scoring **No QA/QC Disclosure** Polarity: negative Definition: Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document. Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is not true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "To view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit: https://images.newsfilecorp.com/files/12488/316871\_cc96f629e4" ### Fact 4 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/lightning-provides-exploration-update-on-it-s-savant-gold-project-nw-ontario-geo--7bfc27b3-447a-46c4-83b0-52512135c826#fact-drill-facts-3) Savant Gold Project · gold #### Identity - Project: Savant Gold Project - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Northwestern Ontario - Ticker: LTNG #### Geometry - Grade: 3.22 - Grade Unit: g/t #### Classification - Sample Type: surface #### Location - Location: Big Sandy - Easting: 680208 - Northing: 5590262 - Loc. Source: document #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-10-01T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: 3.22 g/t Au is a modest surface intercept. - Negative factor: Surface sample only Evidence · table > 3.22 Context: 680208 #### Tags used in scoring **No QA/QC Disclosure** Polarity: negative Definition: Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document. Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is not true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "To view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit: https://images.newsfilecorp.com/files/12488/316871\_cc96f629e4" ### Fact 5 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/lightning-provides-exploration-update-on-it-s-savant-gold-project-nw-ontario-geo--7bfc27b3-447a-46c4-83b0-52512135c826#fact-drill-facts-4) Savant Gold Project · gold #### Identity - Project: Savant Gold Project - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Northwestern Ontario - Ticker: LTNG #### Geometry - Grade: 3 - Grade Unit: g/t #### Classification - Sample Type: surface #### Location - Location: Wiggle Creek - Easting: 669919 - Northing: 5591224 - Loc. Source: document #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-10-01T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: 3 g/t Au is a low-grade surface intercept. - Negative factor: Surface sample only Evidence · table > 3 Context: 669919 #### Tags used in scoring **No QA/QC Disclosure** Polarity: negative Definition: Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document. Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is not true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "To view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit: https://images.newsfilecorp.com/files/12488/316871\_cc96f629e4" ### Fact 6 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/lightning-provides-exploration-update-on-it-s-savant-gold-project-nw-ontario-geo--7bfc27b3-447a-46c4-83b0-52512135c826#fact-drill-facts-5) Savant Gold Project · gold #### Identity - Project: Savant Gold Project - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Northwestern Ontario - Ticker: LTNG #### Geometry - Grade: 18.12 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 0.3 m #### Classification - Sample Type: channel #### Location - Location: Big Sandy - Easting: 680208 - Northing: 5590260 - Loc. Source: document #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-10-01T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: 18.12 g/t Au is a high-grade outcrop channel sample. - Positive factor: High grade intercept - Negative factor: Very narrow width Evidence · table > 18.12 Context: 0.30 #### Tags used in scoring **No QA/QC Disclosure** Polarity: negative Definition: Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document. Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is not true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "To view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit: https://images.newsfilecorp.com/files/12488/316871\_cc96f629e4" ### Fact 7 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/lightning-provides-exploration-update-on-it-s-savant-gold-project-nw-ontario-geo--7bfc27b3-447a-46c4-83b0-52512135c826#fact-drill-facts-6) Savant Gold Project · gold #### Identity - Project: Savant Gold Project - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Northwestern Ontario - Ticker: LTNG #### Geometry - Grade: 5.31 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 0.15 m #### Classification - Sample Type: channel #### Location - Location: Big Sandy - Easting: 680212 - Northing: 5590262 - Loc. Source: document #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-10-01T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: 5.31 g/t Au is a solid surface channel sample. - Negative factor: Very narrow width Evidence · table > 5.31 Context: 0.15 #### Tags used in scoring **No QA/QC Disclosure** Polarity: negative Definition: Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document. Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is not true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "To view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit: https://images.newsfilecorp.com/files/12488/316871\_cc96f629e4" ### Fact 8 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/lightning-provides-exploration-update-on-it-s-savant-gold-project-nw-ontario-geo--7bfc27b3-447a-46c4-83b0-52512135c826#fact-drill-facts-7) Savant Gold Project · gold #### Identity - Project: Savant Gold Project - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Northwestern Ontario - Ticker: LTNG #### Geometry - Grade: 1.79 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 0.4 m #### Classification - Sample Type: channel #### Location - Location: Wiggle Creek - Easting: 670277 - Northing: 5591308 - Loc. Source: document #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-10-01T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: 1.79 g/t Au is a low-grade surface channel sample. - Negative factor: Surface sample only Evidence · table > 1.79 Context: 0.40 #### Tags used in scoring **No QA/QC Disclosure** Polarity: negative Definition: Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document. Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is not true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "To view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit: https://images.newsfilecorp.com/files/12488/316871\_cc96f629e4" ### Fact 9 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/lightning-provides-exploration-update-on-it-s-savant-gold-project-nw-ontario-geo--7bfc27b3-447a-46c4-83b0-52512135c826#fact-drill-facts-8) Savant Gold Project · gold #### Identity - Project: Savant Gold Project - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Northwestern Ontario - Ticker: LTNG #### Geometry - Grade: 1.43 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 0.6 m #### Classification - Sample Type: channel #### Location - Location: Stillar Bay - Easting: 678314 - Northing: 5586570 - Loc. Source: document #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-10-01T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: 1.43 g/t Au is a low-grade surface channel sample. - Negative factor: Surface sample only Evidence · table > 1.43 Context: 0.60 #### Tags used in scoring **No QA/QC Disclosure** Polarity: negative Definition: Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document. Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is not true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "To view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit: https://images.newsfilecorp.com/files/12488/316871\_cc96f629e4" ## 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.