Spanish Mountain Gold Reports 1.18 g/t Gold Over 35.80 Metres and 1.28 g/t Gold Over 20.25 Metres in the First Two Drill Holes of the 2025 Fall Drill Program

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Company
Spanish Mountain Gold
Ticker
SPA
Exchange
TSX
Region
British Columbia
Primary commodity
Gold
Secondary commodities
None reported
Document categories
Drill results
Extracted
2026-08-26 11:20:39 UTC

Analysis by Minestarters Atlas

Minestarters Atlas analysis

Summary

Spanish Mountain Gold reported strong initial assay results from the first two holes of its 2025 Fall Drill Program at the Spanish Mountain Gold Project in British Columbia. Highlights include 35.80 metres at 1.18 g/t gold and 20.25 metres at 1.28 g/t gold, validating the continuity of higher-grade mineralization within the pit-confined resource. The infill drilling successfully identified a new structural framework, the Orca Fault area, which appears to control gold distribution, and the company plans to continue drilling to convert low-grade areas into mineralization.

Reasoning: The initial drill results from the 2025 Fall Drill Program are highly positive, confirming significant gold mineralization with good grades and widths within the existing pit-confined resource. The infill drilling successfully validated continuity and identified new structural controls, which could enhance future resource estimates and project value. Robust QA/QC procedures support the reliability of the data. The primary drawback is the lack of true thickness information for the reported intercepts.

Positive factors

  • Significant gold intercepts with grades up to 10.75 g/t Au, validating continuity of higher-grade mineralization within the pit-confined resource.
  • Infill drilling successfully identified a new structural framework (Orca Fault area) controlling gold distribution, enhancing geological understanding.
  • Extensive QA/QC procedures, including accredited lab (MSALABS ISO/IEC 17025 and ISO 9001) and QP sign-off, ensure high data reliability.
  • The results are from the first two holes of a new drill program, indicating high novelty and potential for further positive results.

Negative factors

  • True thickness of mineralization is unknown, which limits the full understanding of the geometry and economic potential of the intercepts.

Facts used in scoring: 28

Classification and evidence

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: The release includes a detailed section on 'Drill Core Processing, Data Verification and Quality Assurance – Quality Control Program (QAQC)' which describes the procedures for blanks, standards, and duplicates, and mentions the use of certified reference materials.

Evidence · text

“The Company inserts quality control (QC) samples at regular intervals, including blanks and reference materials, for all sample shipments to monitor laboratory performance. Standards and blanks account for a minimum of 20% of the samples in addition to the laboratory’s internal quality assurance programs.”

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: Julian Manco, M.Sc., P.Geo., Director of Exploration with Spanish Mountain Gold, is explicitly named as the Qualified Person who reviewed and approved the technical information.

Evidence · text

“Julian Manco, M.Sc., P.Geo., Director of Exploration with Spanish Mountain Gold, is the Qualified Person as defined under National Instrument 43-101 who has reviewed the technical information in this news release and has approved the content for dissemination.”

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: The drill holes 25-DH-1292 and 25-DH-1293 were explicitly designed as infill drill holes to validate continuity.

Evidence · text

“Drill holes 25-DH-1292 and 25-DH-1293 were designed to be infill drill holes with collar spacings approximately 25 and 35 metres northwest of the 2025 Winter Drill Program drill holes”

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 tables explicitly state that 'True thickness of mineralization is unknown' for all reported intercepts.

Evidence · table

“True thickness of mineralization is unknown”

Context: Note 3)

Cut-off Disclosedpositive · Story-specific tag

Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: The document clearly states that reported intersections are calculated using a 0.15 g/t Au cut-off grade.

Evidence · table

“Reported intersections are calculated using a 0.15 g/t Au cut-off grade.”

Context: Notes for Table 1 and 2:

Bonanza Interceptpositive

Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.

Why it applies: The intercept 25-DH-1293: 186.58-187.08m @ 10.75 g/t Au exceeds the exceptional threshold of 5 g/t Au for an open pit gold deposit.

Evidence · table

“10.75”

Context: 0.50

Extracted facts

Stored fact records: 28. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.

Drill Results (28)

25-DH-1292Spanish Mountain Gold Project · goldGrade: 0.17Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 10.96 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
25-DH-1292
Project
Spanish Mountain Gold Project
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
British Columbia
Ticker
SPA

Geometry

Grade
0.17
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
10.96 m
From
27.84 m
To
38.8 m
Hole Depth
270 m
Intercept Depth
27.84 m

Classification

Program
infill
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
25-DH-1292:27.84-38.80
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
604223
Northing
5828189
Elevation
1068 m
Azimuth
120 °
Dip
-62 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSALABS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates, check_assays

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.15
Cutoff Unit
g/t

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-11-03T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept is below the weak threshold for open pit gold, indicating low economic significance, but it is a new result from the current drill program with good QA/QC.

Negative factors

  • Grade is weak for an open pit gold deposit (0.17 g/t Au is below the 0.3 g/t weak threshold).

Evidence · table

“0.17”

Context: 10.96

25-DH-1292Spanish Mountain Gold Project · goldGrade: 0.27Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 12.2 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
25-DH-1292
Project
Spanish Mountain Gold Project
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
British Columbia
Ticker
SPA

Geometry

Grade
0.27
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
12.2 m
From
47 m
To
59.2 m
Hole Depth
270 m
Intercept Depth
47 m

Classification

Program
infill
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
25-DH-1292:47.00-59.20
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
604223
Northing
5828189
Elevation
1068 m
Azimuth
120 °
Dip
-62 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSALABS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates, check_assays

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.15
Cutoff Unit
g/t

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-11-03T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept is below the weak threshold for open pit gold, indicating low economic significance, but it is a new result from the current drill program with good QA/QC.

Negative factors

  • Grade is weak for an open pit gold deposit (0.27 g/t Au is below the 0.3 g/t weak threshold).

Evidence · table

“0.27”

Context: 12.20

25-DH-1292Spanish Mountain Gold Project · goldGrade: 0.46Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 4.5 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
25-DH-1292
Project
Spanish Mountain Gold Project
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
British Columbia
Ticker
SPA

Geometry

Grade
0.46
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
4.5 m
From
47 m
To
51.5 m
Hole Depth
270 m
Intercept Depth
47 m

Classification

Program
infill
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
25-DH-1292:47.00-51.50
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
604223
Northing
5828189
Elevation
1068 m
Azimuth
120 °
Dip
-62 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSALABS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates, check_assays

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.15
Cutoff Unit
g/t

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-11-03T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a moderate grade for an open pit gold deposit, contributing positively to the overall results and representing new information with good QA/QC.

Evidence · table

“0.46”

Context: 4.50

25-DH-1292Spanish Mountain Gold Project · goldGrade: 0.17Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 3 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
25-DH-1292
Project
Spanish Mountain Gold Project
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
British Columbia
Ticker
SPA

Geometry

Grade
0.17
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
3 m
From
60.5 m
To
63.5 m
Hole Depth
270 m
Intercept Depth
60.5 m

Classification

Program
infill
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
25-DH-1292:60.50-63.50
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
604223
Northing
5828189
Elevation
1068 m
Azimuth
120 °
Dip
-62 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSALABS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates, check_assays

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.15
Cutoff Unit
g/t

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-11-03T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept is below the weak threshold for open pit gold, indicating low economic significance, but it is a new result from the current drill program with good QA/QC.

Negative factors

  • Grade is weak for an open pit gold deposit (0.17 g/t Au is below the 0.3 g/t weak threshold).

Evidence · table

“0.17”

Context: 3.00

25-DH-1292Spanish Mountain Gold Project · goldGrade: 0.77Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 112 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
25-DH-1292
Project
Spanish Mountain Gold Project
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
British Columbia
Ticker
SPA

Geometry

Grade
0.77
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
112 m
From
84 m
To
196 m
Hole Depth
270 m
Intercept Depth
84 m

Classification

Program
infill
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
25-DH-1292:84.00-196.00
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
604223
Northing
5828189
Elevation
1068 m
Azimuth
120 °
Dip
-62 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSALABS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates, check_assays

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.15
Cutoff Unit
g/t

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-11-03T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This is a significant, wide intercept with a moderate gold grade, contributing positively to the understanding of the deposit's continuity and potential for resource expansion. It represents new information with strong QA/QC.

Positive factors

  • Significant intercept length of 112.00m, indicating broad mineralization.
  • Grade of 0.77 g/t Au is moderate for an open pit gold deposit.
  • GT product of 86.24 g/t·m is moderate, suggesting good overall metal content.

Evidence · table

“0.77”

Context: 112.00

25-DH-1292Spanish Mountain Gold Project · goldGrade: 1.18Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 35.8 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
25-DH-1292
Project
Spanish Mountain Gold Project
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
British Columbia
Ticker
SPA

Geometry

Grade
1.18
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
35.8 m
From
84 m
To
119.8 m
Hole Depth
270 m
Intercept Depth
84 m

Classification

Program
infill
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
25-DH-1292:84.00-119.80
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
604223
Northing
5828189
Elevation
1068 m
Azimuth
120 °
Dip
-62 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSALABS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates, check_assays

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.15
Cutoff Unit
g/t

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-11-03T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This is a strong, wide intercept with a good gold grade, representing a material positive result that validates continuity of higher-grade mineralization. It is new information with strong QA/QC.

Positive factors

  • Strong gold grade of 1.18 g/t Au over a significant width of 35.80m, indicating a material intercept.
  • GT product of 42.24 g/t·m is moderate, reinforcing its significance.

Evidence · table

“1.18”

Context: 35.80

25-DH-1292Spanish Mountain Gold Project · goldGrade: 1.51Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 17.4 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
25-DH-1292
Project
Spanish Mountain Gold Project
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
British Columbia
Ticker
SPA

Geometry

Grade
1.51
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
17.4 m
From
84 m
To
101.4 m
Hole Depth
270 m
Intercept Depth
84 m

Classification

Program
infill
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
25-DH-1292:84.00-101.40
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
604223
Northing
5828189
Elevation
1068 m
Azimuth
120 °
Dip
-62 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSALABS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates, check_assays

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.15
Cutoff Unit
g/t

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-11-03T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This is a strong intercept with a good gold grade, contributing positively to the overall results and representing new information with good QA/QC.

Positive factors

  • Strong gold grade of 1.51 g/t Au over a good width of 17.40m, indicating a material intercept.
  • GT product of 26.27 g/t·m is weak, but still contributes positively.

Evidence · table

“1.51”

Context: 17.40

25-DH-1292Spanish Mountain Gold Project · goldGrade: 1.8Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 10.2 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
25-DH-1292
Project
Spanish Mountain Gold Project
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
British Columbia
Ticker
SPA

Geometry

Grade
1.8
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
10.2 m
From
91.2 m
To
101.4 m
Hole Depth
270 m
Intercept Depth
91.2 m

Classification

Program
infill
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
25-DH-1292:91.20-101.40
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
604223
Northing
5828189
Elevation
1068 m
Azimuth
120 °
Dip
-62 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSALABS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates, check_assays

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.15
Cutoff Unit
g/t

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-11-03T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This is a strong intercept with a good gold grade, contributing positively to the overall results and representing new information with good QA/QC.

Positive factors

  • Strong gold grade of 1.80 g/t Au over a good width of 10.20m, indicating a material intercept.
  • GT product of 18.36 g/t·m is weak, but still contributes positively.

Evidence · table

“1.80”

Context: 10.20

25-DH-1292Spanish Mountain Gold Project · goldGrade: 6.6Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.4 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
25-DH-1292
Project
Spanish Mountain Gold Project
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
British Columbia
Ticker
SPA

Geometry

Grade
6.6
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
0.4 m
From
101 m
To
101.4 m
Hole Depth
270 m
Intercept Depth
101 m

Classification

Program
infill
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
25-DH-1292:101.00-101.40
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
604223
Northing
5828189
Elevation
1068 m
Azimuth
120 °
Dip
-62 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSALABS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates, check_assays

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.15
Cutoff Unit
g/t

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-11-03T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows an exceptional gold grade, but its very narrow width reduces its overall materiality, though it is new information with strong QA/QC.

Positive factors

  • Exceptional gold grade of 6.60 g/t Au for an open pit deposit.

Negative factors

  • Very narrow intercept length of 0.40m, limiting its overall materiality.

Evidence · table

“6.60”

Context: 0.40

25-DH-1292Spanish Mountain Gold Project · goldGrade: 1.59Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 8 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
25-DH-1292
Project
Spanish Mountain Gold Project
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
British Columbia
Ticker
SPA

Geometry

Grade
1.59
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
8 m
From
110 m
To
118 m
Hole Depth
270 m
Intercept Depth
110 m

Classification

Program
infill
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
25-DH-1292:110.00-118.00
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
604223
Northing
5828189
Elevation
1068 m
Azimuth
120 °
Dip
-62 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSALABS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates, check_assays

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.15
Cutoff Unit
g/t

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-11-03T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This is a strong intercept with a good gold grade, contributing positively to the overall results and representing new information with good QA/QC.

Positive factors

  • Strong gold grade of 1.59 g/t Au over a good width of 8.00m, indicating a material intercept.
  • GT product of 12.72 g/t·m is weak, but still contributes positively.

Evidence · table

“1.59”

Context: 8.00

25-DH-1292Spanish Mountain Gold Project · goldGrade: 2.66Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 3.3 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
25-DH-1292
Project
Spanish Mountain Gold Project
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
British Columbia
Ticker
SPA

Geometry

Grade
2.66
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
3.3 m
From
110 m
To
113.3 m
Hole Depth
270 m
Intercept Depth
110 m

Classification

Program
infill
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
25-DH-1292:110.00-113.30
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
604223
Northing
5828189
Elevation
1068 m
Azimuth
120 °
Dip
-62 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSALABS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates, check_assays

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.15
Cutoff Unit
g/t

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-11-03T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a strong gold grade over a moderate width, contributing positively to the overall results and representing new information with good QA/QC.

Positive factors

  • Strong gold grade of 2.66 g/t Au for an open pit deposit.

Evidence · table

“2.66”

Context: 3.30

25-DH-1292Spanish Mountain Gold Project · goldGrade: 0.66Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 66 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
25-DH-1292
Project
Spanish Mountain Gold Project
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
British Columbia
Ticker
SPA

Geometry

Grade
0.66
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
66 m
From
130 m
To
196 m
Hole Depth
270 m
Intercept Depth
130 m

Classification

Program
infill
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
25-DH-1292:130.00-196.00
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
604223
Northing
5828189
Elevation
1068 m
Azimuth
120 °
Dip
-62 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSALABS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates, check_assays

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.15
Cutoff Unit
g/t

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-11-03T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This is a significant, wide intercept with a moderate gold grade, contributing positively to the understanding of the deposit's continuity and potential for resource expansion. It represents new information with strong QA/QC.

Positive factors

  • Significant intercept length of 66.00m, indicating broad mineralization.
  • Grade of 0.66 g/t Au is moderate for an open pit gold deposit.
  • GT product of 43.56 g/t·m is moderate, suggesting good overall metal content.

Evidence · table

“0.66”

Context: 66.00

25-DH-1292Spanish Mountain Gold Project · goldGrade: 0.72Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 7 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
25-DH-1292
Project
Spanish Mountain Gold Project
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
British Columbia
Ticker
SPA

Geometry

Grade
0.72
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
7 m
From
130 m
To
137 m
Hole Depth
270 m
Intercept Depth
130 m

Classification

Program
infill
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
25-DH-1292:130.00-137.00
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
604223
Northing
5828189
Elevation
1068 m
Azimuth
120 °
Dip
-62 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSALABS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates, check_assays

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.15
Cutoff Unit
g/t

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-11-03T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a moderate gold grade over a narrow width, contributing positively to the overall results and representing new information with good QA/QC.

Positive factors

  • Moderate gold grade of 0.72 g/t Au for an open pit deposit.

Evidence · table

“0.72”

Context: 7.00

25-DH-1292Spanish Mountain Gold Project · goldGrade: 6.54Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.5 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
25-DH-1292
Project
Spanish Mountain Gold Project
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
British Columbia
Ticker
SPA

Geometry

Grade
6.54
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1.5 m
From
143.5 m
To
145 m
Hole Depth
270 m
Intercept Depth
143.5 m

Classification

Program
infill
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
25-DH-1292:143.50-145.00
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
604223
Northing
5828189
Elevation
1068 m
Azimuth
120 °
Dip
-62 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSALABS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates, check_assays

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.15
Cutoff Unit
g/t

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-11-03T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows an exceptional gold grade, but its narrow width reduces its overall materiality, though it is new information with strong QA/QC.

Positive factors

  • Exceptional gold grade of 6.54 g/t Au for an open pit deposit.

Negative factors

  • Narrow intercept length of 1.50m, limiting its overall materiality.

Evidence · table

“6.54”

Context: 1.50

25-DH-1292Spanish Mountain Gold Project · goldGrade: 0.98Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 6 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
25-DH-1292
Project
Spanish Mountain Gold Project
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
British Columbia
Ticker
SPA

Geometry

Grade
0.98
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
6 m
From
153 m
To
159 m
Hole Depth
270 m
Intercept Depth
153 m

Classification

Program
infill
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
25-DH-1292:153.00-159.00
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
604223
Northing
5828189
Elevation
1068 m
Azimuth
120 °
Dip
-62 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSALABS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates, check_assays

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.15
Cutoff Unit
g/t

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-11-03T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a moderate gold grade over a narrow width, contributing positively to the overall results and representing new information with good QA/QC.

Positive factors

  • Moderate gold grade of 0.98 g/t Au for an open pit deposit.

Evidence · table

“0.98”

Context: 6.00

25-DH-1292Spanish Mountain Gold Project · goldGrade: 1.8Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 4.37 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
25-DH-1292
Project
Spanish Mountain Gold Project
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
British Columbia
Ticker
SPA

Geometry

Grade
1.8
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
4.37 m
From
168 m
To
172.37 m
Hole Depth
270 m
Intercept Depth
168 m

Classification

Program
infill
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
25-DH-1292:168.00-172.37
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
604223
Northing
5828189
Elevation
1068 m
Azimuth
120 °
Dip
-62 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSALABS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates, check_assays

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.15
Cutoff Unit
g/t

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-11-03T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a strong gold grade over a moderate width, contributing positively to the overall results and representing new information with good QA/QC.

Positive factors

  • Strong gold grade of 1.80 g/t Au for an open pit deposit.

Evidence · table

“1.80”

Context: 4.37

25-DH-1292Spanish Mountain Gold Project · goldGrade: 1.27Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.5 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
25-DH-1292
Project
Spanish Mountain Gold Project
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
British Columbia
Ticker
SPA

Geometry

Grade
1.27
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
0.5 m
From
181.52 m
To
182.02 m
Hole Depth
270 m
Intercept Depth
181.52 m

Classification

Program
infill
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
25-DH-1292:181.52-182.02
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
604223
Northing
5828189
Elevation
1068 m
Azimuth
120 °
Dip
-62 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSALABS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates, check_assays

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.15
Cutoff Unit
g/t

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-11-03T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a moderate gold grade, but its very narrow width reduces its overall materiality, though it is new information with strong QA/QC.

Positive factors

  • Moderate gold grade of 1.27 g/t Au for an open pit deposit.

Negative factors

  • Very narrow intercept length of 0.50m, limiting its overall materiality.

Evidence · table

“1.27”

Context: 0.50

25-DH-1292Spanish Mountain Gold Project · goldGrade: 2.08Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.65 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
25-DH-1292
Project
Spanish Mountain Gold Project
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
British Columbia
Ticker
SPA

Geometry

Grade
2.08
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
0.65 m
From
191.35 m
To
192 m
Hole Depth
270 m
Intercept Depth
191.35 m

Classification

Program
infill
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
25-DH-1292:191.35-192.00
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
604223
Northing
5828189
Elevation
1068 m
Azimuth
120 °
Dip
-62 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSALABS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates, check_assays

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.15
Cutoff Unit
g/t

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-11-03T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a strong gold grade, but its very narrow width reduces its overall materiality, though it is new information with strong QA/QC.

Positive factors

  • Strong gold grade of 2.08 g/t Au for an open pit deposit.

Negative factors

  • Very narrow intercept length of 0.65m, limiting its overall materiality.

Evidence · table

“2.08”

Context: 0.65

25-DH-1293Spanish Mountain Gold Project · goldGrade: 0.21Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 3.55 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
25-DH-1293
Project
Spanish Mountain Gold Project
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
British Columbia
Ticker
SPA

Geometry

Grade
0.21
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
3.55 m
From
31.45 m
To
35 m
Hole Depth
453 m
Intercept Depth
31.45 m

Classification

Program
infill
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
25-DH-1293:31.45-35.00
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
604284
Northing
5828149
Elevation
1076 m
Azimuth
120 °
Dip
-60 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSALABS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates, check_assays

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.15
Cutoff Unit
g/t

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-11-03T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept is below the weak threshold for open pit gold, indicating low economic significance, but it is a new result from the current drill program with good QA/QC.

Negative factors

  • Grade is weak for an open pit gold deposit (0.21 g/t Au is below the 0.3 g/t weak threshold).

Evidence · table

“0.21”

Context: 3.55

25-DH-1293Spanish Mountain Gold Project · goldGrade: 0.19Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 6.67 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
25-DH-1293
Project
Spanish Mountain Gold Project
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
British Columbia
Ticker
SPA

Geometry

Grade
0.19
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
6.67 m
From
52 m
To
58.67 m
Hole Depth
453 m
Intercept Depth
52 m

Classification

Program
infill
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
25-DH-1293:52.00-58.67
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
604284
Northing
5828149
Elevation
1076 m
Azimuth
120 °
Dip
-60 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSALABS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates, check_assays

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.15
Cutoff Unit
g/t

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-11-03T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept is below the weak threshold for open pit gold, indicating low economic significance, but it is a new result from the current drill program with good QA/QC.

Negative factors

  • Grade is weak for an open pit gold deposit (0.19 g/t Au is below the 0.3 g/t weak threshold).

Evidence · table

“0.19”

Context: 6.67

25-DH-1293Spanish Mountain Gold Project · goldGrade: 0.64Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 102 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
25-DH-1293
Project
Spanish Mountain Gold Project
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
British Columbia
Ticker
SPA

Geometry

Grade
0.64
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
102 m
From
94 m
To
196 m
Hole Depth
453 m
Intercept Depth
94 m

Classification

Program
infill
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
25-DH-1293:94.00-196.00
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
604284
Northing
5828149
Elevation
1076 m
Azimuth
120 °
Dip
-60 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSALABS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates, check_assays

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.15
Cutoff Unit
g/t

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-11-03T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This is a significant, wide intercept with a moderate gold grade, contributing positively to the understanding of the deposit's continuity and potential for resource expansion. It represents new information with strong QA/QC.

Positive factors

  • Significant intercept length of 102.00m, indicating broad mineralization.
  • Grade of 0.64 g/t Au is moderate for an open pit gold deposit.
  • GT product of 65.28 g/t·m is moderate, suggesting good overall metal content.

Evidence · table

“0.64”

Context: 102.00

25-DH-1293Spanish Mountain Gold Project · goldGrade: 0.77Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 60 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
25-DH-1293
Project
Spanish Mountain Gold Project
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
British Columbia
Ticker
SPA

Geometry

Grade
0.77
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
60 m
From
94 m
To
154 m
Hole Depth
453 m
Intercept Depth
94 m

Classification

Program
infill
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
25-DH-1293:94.00-154.00
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
604284
Northing
5828149
Elevation
1076 m
Azimuth
120 °
Dip
-60 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSALABS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates, check_assays

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.15
Cutoff Unit
g/t

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-11-03T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This is a significant, wide intercept with a moderate gold grade, contributing positively to the understanding of the deposit's continuity and potential for resource expansion. It represents new information with strong QA/QC.

Positive factors

  • Significant intercept length of 60.00m, indicating broad mineralization.
  • Grade of 0.77 g/t Au is moderate for an open pit gold deposit.
  • GT product of 46.2 g/t·m is moderate, suggesting good overall metal content.

Evidence · table

“0.77”

Context: 60.00

25-DH-1293Spanish Mountain Gold Project · goldGrade: 1.28Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 20.25 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
25-DH-1293
Project
Spanish Mountain Gold Project
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
British Columbia
Ticker
SPA

Geometry

Grade
1.28
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
20.25 m
From
112 m
To
132.25 m
Hole Depth
453 m
Intercept Depth
112 m

Classification

Program
infill
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
25-DH-1293:112.00-132.25
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
604284
Northing
5828149
Elevation
1076 m
Azimuth
120 °
Dip
-60 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSALABS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates, check_assays

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.15
Cutoff Unit
g/t

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-11-03T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This is a strong, wide intercept with a good gold grade, representing a material positive result that validates continuity of higher-grade mineralization. It is new information with strong QA/QC.

Positive factors

  • Strong gold grade of 1.28 g/t Au over a significant width of 20.25m, indicating a material intercept.
  • GT product of 25.92 g/t·m is weak, but still contributes positively.

Evidence · table

“1.28”

Context: 20.25

25-DH-1293Spanish Mountain Gold Project · goldGrade: 1.8Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 3.25 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
25-DH-1293
Project
Spanish Mountain Gold Project
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
British Columbia
Ticker
SPA

Geometry

Grade
1.8
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
3.25 m
From
129 m
To
132.25 m
Hole Depth
453 m
Intercept Depth
129 m

Classification

Program
infill
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
25-DH-1293:129.00-132.25
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
604284
Northing
5828149
Elevation
1076 m
Azimuth
120 °
Dip
-60 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSALABS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates, check_assays

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.15
Cutoff Unit
g/t

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-11-03T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a strong gold grade over a moderate width, contributing positively to the overall results and representing new information with good QA/QC.

Positive factors

  • Strong gold grade of 1.80 g/t Au for an open pit deposit.

Evidence · table

“1.80”

Context: 3.25

25-DH-1293Spanish Mountain Gold Project · goldGrade: 2.15Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2.36 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
25-DH-1293
Project
Spanish Mountain Gold Project
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
British Columbia
Ticker
SPA

Geometry

Grade
2.15
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
2.36 m
From
150 m
To
152.36 m
Hole Depth
453 m
Intercept Depth
150 m

Classification

Program
infill
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
25-DH-1293:150.00-152.36
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
604284
Northing
5828149
Elevation
1076 m
Azimuth
120 °
Dip
-60 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSALABS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates, check_assays

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.15
Cutoff Unit
g/t

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-11-03T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a strong gold grade over a moderate width, contributing positively to the overall results and representing new information with good QA/QC.

Positive factors

  • Strong gold grade of 2.15 g/t Au for an open pit deposit.

Evidence · table

“2.15”

Context: 2.36

25-DH-1293Spanish Mountain Gold Project · goldGrade: 0.44Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 29 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
25-DH-1293
Project
Spanish Mountain Gold Project
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
British Columbia
Ticker
SPA

Geometry

Grade
0.44
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
29 m
From
162 m
To
191 m
Hole Depth
453 m
Intercept Depth
162 m

Classification

Program
infill
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
25-DH-1293:162.00-191.00
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
604284
Northing
5828149
Elevation
1076 m
Azimuth
120 °
Dip
-60 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSALABS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates, check_assays

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.15
Cutoff Unit
g/t

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-11-03T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This is a significant intercept with a moderate gold grade, contributing positively to the overall results and representing new information with good QA/QC.

Positive factors

  • Moderate gold grade of 0.44 g/t Au over a significant width of 29.00m.

Evidence · table

“0.44”

Context: 29.00

25-DH-1293Spanish Mountain Gold Project · goldGrade: 6.24Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.08 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
25-DH-1293
Project
Spanish Mountain Gold Project
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
British Columbia
Ticker
SPA

Geometry

Grade
6.24
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1.08 m
From
186 m
To
187.08 m
Hole Depth
453 m
Intercept Depth
186 m

Classification

Program
infill
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
25-DH-1293:186.00-187.08
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
604284
Northing
5828149
Elevation
1076 m
Azimuth
120 °
Dip
-60 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSALABS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates, check_assays

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.15
Cutoff Unit
g/t

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-11-03T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows an exceptional gold grade, but its narrow width reduces its overall materiality, though it is new information with strong QA/QC.

Positive factors

  • Exceptional gold grade of 6.24 g/t Au for an open pit deposit.

Negative factors

  • Narrow intercept length of 1.08m, limiting its overall materiality.

Evidence · table

“6.24”

Context: 1.08

25-DH-1293Spanish Mountain Gold Project · goldGrade: 10.75Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.5 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
25-DH-1293
Project
Spanish Mountain Gold Project
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
British Columbia
Ticker
SPA

Geometry

Grade
10.75
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
0.5 m
From
186.58 m
To
187.08 m
Hole Depth
453 m
Intercept Depth
186.58 m

Classification

Program
infill
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
25-DH-1293:186.58-187.08
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
604284
Northing
5828149
Elevation
1076 m
Azimuth
120 °
Dip
-60 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSALABS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates, check_assays

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.15
Cutoff Unit
g/t

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-11-03T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows an exceptional gold grade, but its very narrow width reduces its overall materiality, though it is new information with strong QA/QC.

Positive factors

  • Exceptional gold grade of 10.75 g/t Au for an open pit deposit.

Negative factors

  • Very narrow intercept length of 0.50m, limiting its overall materiality.

Evidence · table

“10.75”

Context: 0.50

How Atlas produces this analysis

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