Nevada's Oxide Gold Districts Are Being Redrilled for a Second Metal
Original announcement by orestocks on
- Company
- NevGold Corp.
- Ticker
- NAU
- Exchange
- Unavailable
- Region
- Nevada
- Primary commodity
- Gold
- Secondary commodities
- Antimony
- Document categories
- Drill results, Other
- Extracted
- 2026-09-17 13:34:38 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Atlas analysis published:
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
NevGold Corp. reported oxide gold drill results from its Limousine Butte Project in Nevada that expand mineralization both inside and outside the current 2026 pit-shell. The program also identified antimony mineralization, potentially providing a second revenue stream. While results are encouraging, 33 of the 40 completed holes are still awaiting assay results.
Reasoning: Drill results show expansion of oxide gold mineralization both inside and outside the existing 2026 MRE pit-shell, alongside the discovery of antimony.
Positive factors
- Step-Out Extension
- Expansion inside pit-shell
- Presence of second metal (antimony)
Negative factors
- Assays pending for majority of holes
- No updated MRE issued yet
Facts used in scoring: 5
Classification and evidence
Step-Out Extensionpositive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Why it applies: LB26-007 Lower returned mineralization outside of the 2026 MRE pit-shell.
Evidence · text
“Expansion outside the 2026 pit-shell: LB26-007 Lower”
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: Release mentions insertion of duplicate, blank and standard samples and use of an ISO 17025 certified lab.
Evidence · text
“NevGold Corp. QA/QC protocols include insertion of duplicate, blank and standard samples”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 5. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (5)
LB26-007 LowerLimousine Butte · goldGrade: 1.06Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 42.7 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- LB26-007 Lower
- Project
- Limousine Butte
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_nv
- Reported Region
- usa_nv
- Ticker
- NAU
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.06
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 42.7 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- LB26-007 Lower:0-42.7
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- outside of 2026 MRE pit-shell
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- American Assay Labs
- 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
- 2026-09-17T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Significant step-out intercept expanding mineralization outside the existing pit-shell.
Positive factors
- Step-Out Extension
Evidence · text
“LB26-007 Lower returned 1.06 g/t oxide gold over 42.7 meters”
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Refractory Orenegative
Ore requires oxidation/pressure treatment before recovery — a processing and recovery risk.
Why it applies: the release describes refractory metallurgy
LB26-007 LowerLimousine Butte · goldGrade: 1.89Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 18.3 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- LB26-007 Lower
- Project
- Limousine Butte
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_nv
- Reported Region
- usa_nv
- Ticker
- NAU
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.89
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 18.3 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- LB26-007 Lower:0-42.7
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- outside of 2026 MRE pit-shell
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- American Assay Labs
- 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
- 2026-09-17T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: High-grade sub-interval within the larger intercept.
Evidence · text
“including 1.89 g/t oxide gold over 18.3 meters”
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Refractory Orenegative
Ore requires oxidation/pressure treatment before recovery — a processing and recovery risk.
Why it applies: the release describes refractory metallurgy
LB26-007 LowerLimousine Butte · antimonyGrade: 0.2Grade Unit: %Intercept: 16.8 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- LB26-007 Lower
- Project
- Limousine Butte
- Commodity
- antimony
- Region
- usa_nv
- Reported Region
- usa_nv
- Ticker
- NAU
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.2
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 16.8 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- LB26-007 Lower:0-42.7
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- outside of 2026 MRE pit-shell
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- American Assay Labs
- 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
- 2026-09-17T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Discovery of antimony in the same system as gold.
Positive factors
- Discovery of second metal
Evidence · text
“LB26-007 Upper returned 0.20% antimony over 16.8 meters”
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Refractory Orenegative
Ore requires oxidation/pressure treatment before recovery — a processing and recovery risk.
Why it applies: the release describes refractory metallurgy
LB26-004Limousine Butte · goldGrade: 5Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 3 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- LB26-004
- Project
- Limousine Butte
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_nv
- Reported Region
- usa_nv
- Ticker
- NAU
Geometry
- Grade
- 5
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 3 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- LB26-004:0-3.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- within 2026 pit-shell
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- American Assay Labs
- 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
- 2026-09-17T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: High-grade intercept converting previously unmineralized blocks inside the pit-shell.
Positive factors
- Infill/Conversion
Evidence · text
“LB26-004 returned 5.00 g/t oxide gold over 3.0 meters”
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Refractory Orenegative
Ore requires oxidation/pressure treatment before recovery — a processing and recovery risk.
Why it applies: the release describes refractory metallurgy
LB26-004Limousine Butte · goldGrade: 1.23Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 27.4 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- LB26-004
- Project
- Limousine Butte
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_nv
- Reported Region
- usa_nv
- Ticker
- NAU
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.23
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 27.4 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- LB26-004:0-3.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- within 2026 pit-shell
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- American Assay Labs
- 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
- 2026-09-17T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Broader mineralized interval within the pit-shell.
Evidence · text
“within 1.23 g/t oxide gold over 27.4 meters”
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Refractory Orenegative
Ore requires oxidation/pressure treatment before recovery — a processing and recovery risk.
Why it applies: the release describes refractory metallurgy
How Atlas produces this analysis
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