Nicola Mining's Dominion Gold Project Assays Return up to 113 Grams / 3.65 Oz Gold per Tonne
Original announcement by tmx on
- Company
- Nicola Mining Inc.
- Ticker
- NIM
- Exchange
- TSX
- Region
- British Columbia
- Primary commodity
- Gold
- Secondary commodities
- None reported
- Document categories
- Drill results
- Extracted
- 2026-08-22 03:32:06 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Nicola Mining has reported exceptional gold grades from chip sampling at the Dominion Gold Project, including an intercept of 113.51 g/t Au. The sampling identified three new veins, significantly expanding the project's known mineralized footprint.
Reasoning: Extremely high-grade gold chip samples (up to 113.51 g/t) from newly discovered veins represent significant exploration success and potential for project expansion.
Positive factors
- Bonanza Intercept
- Step-Out Extension
- QA/QC Disclosed
Facts used in scoring: 8
Classification and evidence
Bonanza Interceptpositive
Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.
Why it applies: Sample DC25-17 returned 113.51 g/t Au, which is exceptionally high.
Evidence · table
“113.51”
Context: DC25-17
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: Release mentions Paragon Geochemical is an independent ISO 17025:2017 accredited laboratory.
Evidence · text
“independent ISO 17025:2017 accredited geochemical testing laboratory”
Step-Out Extensionpositive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Why it applies: Three of the veins sampled were newly discovered during development work.
Evidence · text
“three of which are newly discovered”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 8. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (8)
Fact 1Dominion Gold · goldGrade: 0.526Grade Unit: g/tView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Dominion Gold
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- British Columbia
- Ticker
- NIM
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.526
- Grade Unit
- g/t
Classification
- Sample Type
- surface
- Mining Method
- unknown
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Paragon Geochemical
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-11-10T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Low grade sample from West Vein.
Evidence · table
“0.526”
Context: DC25-12
Fact 2Dominion Gold · goldGrade: 0.104Grade Unit: g/tView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Dominion Gold
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- British Columbia
- Ticker
- NIM
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.104
- Grade Unit
- g/t
Classification
- Sample Type
- surface
- Mining Method
- unknown
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Paragon Geochemical
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-11-10T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Low grade sample from West Vein.
Evidence · table
“0.104”
Context: DC25-13
Fact 3Dominion Gold · goldGrade: 0.433Grade Unit: g/tView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Dominion Gold
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- British Columbia
- Ticker
- NIM
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.433
- Grade Unit
- g/t
Classification
- Sample Type
- surface
- Mining Method
- unknown
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Paragon Geochemical
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-11-10T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Low grade sample from Mid West Vein.
Evidence · table
“0.433”
Context: DC25-14
Fact 4Dominion Gold · goldGrade: 55.17Grade Unit: g/tView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Dominion Gold
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- British Columbia
- Ticker
- NIM
Geometry
- Grade
- 55.17
- Grade Unit
- g/t
Classification
- Sample Type
- surface
- Mining Method
- unknown
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Paragon Geochemical
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-11-10T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Very high grade gold sample from Pit Vein.
Positive factors
- Bonanza Intercept
Evidence · table
“55.17”
Context: DC25-15
Fact 5Dominion Gold · goldGrade: 29.25Grade Unit: g/tView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Dominion Gold
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- British Columbia
- Ticker
- NIM
Geometry
- Grade
- 29.25
- Grade Unit
- g/t
Classification
- Sample Type
- surface
- Mining Method
- unknown
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Paragon Geochemical
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-11-10T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: High grade gold sample from Pit Vein.
Evidence · table
“29.25”
Context: DC25-16
Fact 6Dominion Gold · goldGrade: 113.51Grade Unit: g/tView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Dominion Gold
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- British Columbia
- Ticker
- NIM
Geometry
- Grade
- 113.51
- Grade Unit
- g/t
Classification
- Sample Type
- surface
- Mining Method
- unknown
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Paragon Geochemical
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-11-10T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Exceptional bonanza grade gold sample from Pit Vein.
Positive factors
- Bonanza Intercept
Evidence · table
“113.51”
Context: DC25-17
Fact 7Dominion Gold · goldGrade: 37.2Grade Unit: g/tView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Dominion Gold
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- British Columbia
- Ticker
- NIM
Geometry
- Grade
- 37.2
- Grade Unit
- g/t
Classification
- Sample Type
- surface
- Mining Method
- unknown
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Paragon Geochemical
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-11-10T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: High grade gold sample from 16 Vein.
Evidence · table
“37.2”
Context: DC25-19
Fact 8Dominion Gold · goldGrade: 9.4Grade Unit: g/tView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Dominion Gold
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- British Columbia
- Ticker
- NIM
Geometry
- Grade
- 9.4
- Grade Unit
- g/t
Classification
- Sample Type
- surface
- Mining Method
- unknown
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Paragon Geochemical
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-11-10T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Strong gold grade sample from 16 East Vein.
Evidence · table
“9.4”
Context: DC25-20
How Atlas produces this analysis
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