# Sun Summit Drills 23.5 Meters of 4.35 g/t Gold Including 4.50 Meters of 21.8 g/t Gold at the JD Project; Extends Creek Zone Mineralization 100 Meters Along Strike

Canonical Atlas analysis: https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sun-summit-drills-23-5-meters-of-4-35-g-t-gold-including-4-50-meters-of-21-8-g-t--85c39cca-c9c7-4753-bdd1-ad876d4de42e

Original source: https://sunsummitminerals.com/sun-summit-drills-23-5-meters-of-4-35-g-t-gold-including-4-50-meters-of-21-8-g-t-gold-at-the-jd-project/

Publisher: prospectors\_exchange

Original announcement: 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z

Analysis by Minestarters Atlas

Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-06T13:14:29.980Z

Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-06T13:14:29.980Z

- Company: Sun Summit Minerals Corp.

- Ticker: SMN

- Exchange: Unavailable

- Region: British Columbia

- Primary commodity: Gold

- Secondary commodities: Silver

- Document categories: Drill results

- Extracted: 2026-10-06 13:14:30 UTC

Narrative sentiment: 0.80 · Bullish

## Minestarters Atlas summary

Sun Summit Minerals reported strong assay results from the first 13 drill holes of its 2026 program at the JD Project's Creek Zone in British Columbia. Highlights include 23.5 meters of 4.35 g/t gold and 4.69 g/t silver, with a high-grade sub-interval of 4.50 meters of 21.8 g/t gold and 20.18 g/t silver in hole CZ-26-023. These results successfully extended the gold-silver mineralization by 100 meters along strike to the northwest, where it remains open, and will inform an inaugural mineral resource estimate planned for Q1 2027.

Reasoning: The drill results demonstrate significant high-grade gold and silver mineralization, extending the known Creek Zone and providing crucial data for an upcoming maiden resource estimate. The bonanza grades and strike extension are highly positive, despite the unknown true widths.

- Positive factor: High-grade gold intercepts, including bonanza grades up to 90.60 g/t Au.

- Positive factor: Significant intercept lengths, such as 23.5 meters at 4.35 g/t Au.

- Positive factor: Successful extension of mineralization by 100 meters along strike to the northwest.

- Positive factor: Mineralization remains open for further expansion.

- Positive factor: Drill program designed to inform an inaugural Mineral Resource Estimate.

- Positive factor: Comprehensive QA/QC procedures disclosed, including certified lab and QP sign-off.

- Positive factor: Compositing parameters \(cut-off grade and internal dilution\) are transparently stated.

- Negative factor: True widths of the intercepts are unknown, which may overstate actual thickness.

- Negative factor: Assay results are still pending for the majority of the 2026 drill program holes.

Low confidence — this extraction should be reviewed alongside the original source.

Facts used in scoring: 22

## Classification and evidence

**Bonanza Intercept**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: Intercepts of 90.60 g/t Au over 0.55m, 62.90 g/t Au over 1.5m, and 21.8 g/t Au over 4.5m are well above the exceptional threshold for epithermal gold deposits.

Evidence · text

> 90.60 g/t Au and 15.45 g/t Ag over 0.55 meters in drill hole CZ-26-032

**Step-Out Extension**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.

Why it applies: Drilling successfully extended high-grade and bulk-tonnage style mineralization by approximately 100 meters along strike to the northwest.

Evidence · text

> Drilling at the Creek Zone successfully extended high-grade and bulk-tonnage style, epithermal-related gold-silver mineralization by approximately 100 meters along strike to the northwest where it remains open.

**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: The release includes a detailed Quality Assurance and Quality Control section, mentioning core sampling protocols, sample preparation, analytical methods by ALS Global \(ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accredited\), and internal QA/QC program with duplicates, standards, and blanks.

Evidence · text

> All drill core sample assay and analytical results have been monitored through the Company’s quality assurance and quality control program \(QA/QC\) which includes core sampling protocols.

**Compositing Transparent**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.

Why it applies: The document clearly states that calculations are length-weighted using a 0.10 g/t gold cut-off with a maximum of 3.0 meter internal dilution.

Evidence · text

> Calculations are uncut and length-weighted using a 0.10 g/t gold cut-off with maximum of 3.0 meter internal dilution.

**Apparent Width Only**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.

Why it applies: The notes for the select intervals explicitly state that 'True widths are unknown'.

Evidence · text

> Intervals are downhole core lengths. True widths are unknown.

## Extracted facts

Stored fact records: 22. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.

## Drill Results (22)

### CZ-26-023

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sun-summit-drills-23-5-meters-of-4-35-g-t-gold-including-4-50-meters-of-21-8-g-t--85c39cca-c9c7-4753-bdd1-ad876d4de42e#fact-drill-facts-0)

JD · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: CZ-26-023
- Project: JD
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_bc
- Reported Region: canada\_bc
- Ticker: SMN

#### Geometry

- Grade: 4.35
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 23.5 m
- From: 109 m
- To: 132.5 m
- Intercept Depth: 109 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: epithermal
- Program: mixed
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: CZ-26-023:109-132.5
- Mining Method: mixed

#### Location

- CRS: UTM Nad83 Zone 9N
- EPSG: 26909

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Global
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.1
- Cutoff Unit: g/t
- Dilution Disclosed: Yes
- Max Dilution: 3 m

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a good gold grade over a substantial width, contributing to the overall positive results and extension of the Creek Zone.

- Positive factor: Strong gold grade \(4.35 g/t Au\) for an epithermal deposit.

- Positive factor: Significant intercept length \(23.5 m\).

- Positive factor: Contributes to strike extension of mineralization.

- Negative factor: True width is unknown.

Evidence · text

> 23.5 meters of 4.35 g/t Au and 4.69 g/t Ag from 109.0 meters down hole

#### Tags used in scoring

**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: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Compositing Transparent**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade and internal dilution are both stated

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed"

### CZ-26-023

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sun-summit-drills-23-5-meters-of-4-35-g-t-gold-including-4-50-meters-of-21-8-g-t--85c39cca-c9c7-4753-bdd1-ad876d4de42e#fact-drill-facts-1)

JD · silver

#### Identity

- Hole ID: CZ-26-023
- Project: JD
- Commodity: silver
- Region: canada\_bc
- Reported Region: canada\_bc
- Ticker: SMN

#### Geometry

- Grade: 4.69
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 23.5 m
- From: 109 m
- To: 132.5 m
- Intercept Depth: 109 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: epithermal
- Program: mixed
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: CZ-26-023:109-132.5
- Mining Method: mixed

#### Location

- CRS: UTM Nad83 Zone 9N
- EPSG: 26909

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Global
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.1
- Cutoff Unit: g/t
- Dilution Disclosed: Yes
- Max Dilution: 3 m

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Silver grades are present alongside the primary gold mineralization, adding to the polymetallic nature of the deposit.

- Positive factor: Silver mineralization accompanies significant gold intercept.

- Negative factor: True width is unknown.

Evidence · text

> 23.5 meters of 4.35 g/t Au and 4.69 g/t Ag from 109.0 meters down hole

#### Tags used in scoring

**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: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Compositing Transparent**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade and internal dilution are both stated

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed"

### CZ-26-023

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sun-summit-drills-23-5-meters-of-4-35-g-t-gold-including-4-50-meters-of-21-8-g-t--85c39cca-c9c7-4753-bdd1-ad876d4de42e#fact-drill-facts-2)

JD · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: CZ-26-023
- Project: JD
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_bc
- Reported Region: canada\_bc
- Ticker: SMN

#### Geometry

- Grade: 21.8
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 4.5 m
- From: 109 m
- To: 113.5 m
- Intercept Depth: 109 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: epithermal
- Program: mixed
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: CZ-26-023:109-113.5
- Mining Method: mixed

#### Location

- CRS: UTM Nad83 Zone 9N
- EPSG: 26909

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Global
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.1
- Cutoff Unit: g/t
- Dilution Disclosed: Yes
- Max Dilution: 3 m

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This bonanza-grade gold intercept significantly enhances the overall prospectivity of the Creek Zone, demonstrating high-grade potential within the broader mineralization.

- Positive factor: Exceptional gold grade \(21.8 g/t Au\) for an epithermal deposit, well above the 75th percentile and average peer grades.

- Positive factor: High-grade sub-interval within a broader mineralized zone.

- Negative factor: True width is unknown.

Evidence · text

> including 4.50 meters of 21.8 g/t Au and 20.18 g/t Ag in drill hole CZ-26-023

#### Tags used in scoring

**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: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Compositing Transparent**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade and internal dilution are both stated

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed"

### CZ-26-023

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sun-summit-drills-23-5-meters-of-4-35-g-t-gold-including-4-50-meters-of-21-8-g-t--85c39cca-c9c7-4753-bdd1-ad876d4de42e#fact-drill-facts-3)

JD · silver

#### Identity

- Hole ID: CZ-26-023
- Project: JD
- Commodity: silver
- Region: canada\_bc
- Reported Region: canada\_bc
- Ticker: SMN

#### Geometry

- Grade: 20.18
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 4.5 m
- From: 109 m
- To: 113.5 m
- Intercept Depth: 109 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: epithermal
- Program: mixed
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: CZ-26-023:109-113.5
- Mining Method: mixed

#### Location

- CRS: UTM Nad83 Zone 9N
- EPSG: 26909

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Global
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.1
- Cutoff Unit: g/t
- Dilution Disclosed: Yes
- Max Dilution: 3 m

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The silver grade in this high-grade sub-interval adds to the overall value of the intercept.

- Positive factor: Good silver grade accompanying bonanza gold intercept.

- Negative factor: True width is unknown.

Evidence · text

> including 4.50 meters of 21.8 g/t Au and 20.18 g/t Ag in drill hole CZ-26-023

#### Tags used in scoring

**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: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Compositing Transparent**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade and internal dilution are both stated

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed"

### CZ-26-032

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JD · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: CZ-26-032
- Project: JD
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_bc
- Reported Region: canada\_bc
- Ticker: SMN

#### Geometry

- Grade: 3.02
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 32.5 m
- From: 139 m
- To: 171.5 m
- Intercept Depth: 139 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: epithermal
- Program: mixed
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: CZ-26-032:139-171.5
- Mining Method: mixed

#### Location

- CRS: UTM Nad83 Zone 9N
- EPSG: 26909

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Global
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.1
- Cutoff Unit: g/t
- Dilution Disclosed: Yes
- Max Dilution: 3 m

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept provides a solid gold grade over a substantial width, supporting the continuity and expansion of the Creek Zone mineralization.

- Positive factor: Good gold grade \(3.02 g/t Au\) over a significant intercept length \(32.5 m\).

- Positive factor: Contributes to strike extension of mineralization.

- Negative factor: True width is unknown.

Evidence · text

> 32.5 meters of 3.02 g/t Au and 2.53 g/t Ag from 139.0 meters down hole

#### Tags used in scoring

**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: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Compositing Transparent**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade and internal dilution are both stated

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed"

### CZ-26-032

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JD · silver

#### Identity

- Hole ID: CZ-26-032
- Project: JD
- Commodity: silver
- Region: canada\_bc
- Reported Region: canada\_bc
- Ticker: SMN

#### Geometry

- Grade: 2.53
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 32.5 m
- From: 139 m
- To: 171.5 m
- Intercept Depth: 139 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: epithermal
- Program: mixed
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: CZ-26-032:139-171.5
- Mining Method: mixed

#### Location

- CRS: UTM Nad83 Zone 9N
- EPSG: 26909

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Global
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.1
- Cutoff Unit: g/t
- Dilution Disclosed: Yes
- Max Dilution: 3 m

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Silver grades are present alongside the primary gold mineralization, adding to the polymetallic nature of the deposit.

- Positive factor: Silver mineralization accompanies significant gold intercept.

- Negative factor: True width is unknown.

Evidence · text

> 32.5 meters of 3.02 g/t Au and 2.53 g/t Ag from 139.0 meters down hole

#### Tags used in scoring

**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: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Compositing Transparent**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade and internal dilution are both stated

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed"

### CZ-26-032

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sun-summit-drills-23-5-meters-of-4-35-g-t-gold-including-4-50-meters-of-21-8-g-t--85c39cca-c9c7-4753-bdd1-ad876d4de42e#fact-drill-facts-6)

JD · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: CZ-26-032
- Project: JD
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_bc
- Reported Region: canada\_bc
- Ticker: SMN

#### Geometry

- Grade: 12.15
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 7.57 m
- From: 139 m
- To: 146.57 m
- Intercept Depth: 139 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: epithermal
- Program: mixed
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: CZ-26-032:139-146.57
- Mining Method: mixed

#### Location

- CRS: UTM Nad83 Zone 9N
- EPSG: 26909

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Global
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.1
- Cutoff Unit: g/t
- Dilution Disclosed: Yes
- Max Dilution: 3 m

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This high-grade gold intercept contributes significantly to the overall positive results and indicates strong mineralization within the Creek Zone.

- Positive factor: High gold grade \(12.15 g/t Au\) over a good width \(7.57 m\) for an epithermal deposit.

- Positive factor: High-grade sub-interval within a broader mineralized zone.

- Negative factor: True width is unknown.

Evidence · text

> including 7.57 meters of 12.15 g/t Au and 9.24 g/t Ag in drill hole CZ-26-032

#### Tags used in scoring

**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: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Compositing Transparent**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade and internal dilution are both stated

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed"

### CZ-26-032

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sun-summit-drills-23-5-meters-of-4-35-g-t-gold-including-4-50-meters-of-21-8-g-t--85c39cca-c9c7-4753-bdd1-ad876d4de42e#fact-drill-facts-7)

JD · silver

#### Identity

- Hole ID: CZ-26-032
- Project: JD
- Commodity: silver
- Region: canada\_bc
- Reported Region: canada\_bc
- Ticker: SMN

#### Geometry

- Grade: 9.24
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 7.57 m
- From: 139 m
- To: 146.57 m
- Intercept Depth: 139 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: epithermal
- Program: mixed
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: CZ-26-032:139-146.57
- Mining Method: mixed

#### Location

- CRS: UTM Nad83 Zone 9N
- EPSG: 26909

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Global
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.1
- Cutoff Unit: g/t
- Dilution Disclosed: Yes
- Max Dilution: 3 m

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The silver grade in this high-grade sub-interval adds to the overall value of the intercept.

- Positive factor: Silver mineralization accompanies high-grade gold intercept.

- Negative factor: True width is unknown.

Evidence · text

> including 7.57 meters of 12.15 g/t Au and 9.24 g/t Ag in drill hole CZ-26-032

#### Tags used in scoring

**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: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Compositing Transparent**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade and internal dilution are both stated

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed"

### CZ-26-031

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sun-summit-drills-23-5-meters-of-4-35-g-t-gold-including-4-50-meters-of-21-8-g-t--85c39cca-c9c7-4753-bdd1-ad876d4de42e#fact-drill-facts-8)

JD · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: CZ-26-031
- Project: JD
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_bc
- Reported Region: canada\_bc
- Ticker: SMN

#### Geometry

- Grade: 3.23
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 26.6 m
- From: 138.3 m
- To: 164.9 m
- Intercept Depth: 138.3 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: epithermal
- Program: mixed
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: CZ-26-031:138.3-164.9
- Mining Method: mixed

#### Location

- CRS: UTM Nad83 Zone 9N
- EPSG: 26909

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Global
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.1
- Cutoff Unit: g/t
- Dilution Disclosed: Yes
- Max Dilution: 3 m

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept provides a solid gold grade over a substantial width, supporting the continuity and expansion of the Creek Zone mineralization.

- Positive factor: Good gold grade \(3.23 g/t Au\) over a significant intercept length \(26.6 m\).

- Positive factor: Contributes to strike extension of mineralization.

- Negative factor: True width is unknown.

Evidence · text

> 26.6 meters of 3.23 g/t Au and 11.62 g/t Ag from 138.3 meters down hole

#### Tags used in scoring

**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: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Compositing Transparent**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade and internal dilution are both stated

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed"

### CZ-26-031

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JD · silver

#### Identity

- Hole ID: CZ-26-031
- Project: JD
- Commodity: silver
- Region: canada\_bc
- Reported Region: canada\_bc
- Ticker: SMN

#### Geometry

- Grade: 11.62
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 26.6 m
- From: 138.3 m
- To: 164.9 m
- Intercept Depth: 138.3 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: epithermal
- Program: mixed
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: CZ-26-031:138.3-164.9
- Mining Method: mixed

#### Location

- CRS: UTM Nad83 Zone 9N
- EPSG: 26909

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Global
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.1
- Cutoff Unit: g/t
- Dilution Disclosed: Yes
- Max Dilution: 3 m

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Silver grades are present alongside the primary gold mineralization, adding to the polymetallic nature of the deposit.

- Positive factor: Silver mineralization accompanies significant gold intercept.

- Negative factor: True width is unknown.

Evidence · text

> 26.6 meters of 3.23 g/t Au and 11.62 g/t Ag from 138.3 meters down hole

#### Tags used in scoring

**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: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Compositing Transparent**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade and internal dilution are both stated

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed"

### CZ-26-031

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sun-summit-drills-23-5-meters-of-4-35-g-t-gold-including-4-50-meters-of-21-8-g-t--85c39cca-c9c7-4753-bdd1-ad876d4de42e#fact-drill-facts-10)

JD · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: CZ-26-031
- Project: JD
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_bc
- Reported Region: canada\_bc
- Ticker: SMN

#### Geometry

- Grade: 10.58
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 2.17 m
- From: 138.3 m
- To: 140.47 m
- Intercept Depth: 138.3 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: epithermal
- Program: mixed
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: CZ-26-031:138.3-140.47
- Mining Method: mixed

#### Location

- CRS: UTM Nad83 Zone 9N
- EPSG: 26909

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Global
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.1
- Cutoff Unit: g/t
- Dilution Disclosed: Yes
- Max Dilution: 3 m

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This high-grade gold intercept contributes significantly to the overall positive results and indicates strong mineralization within the Creek Zone.

- Positive factor: High gold grade \(10.58 g/t Au\) for an epithermal deposit.

- Positive factor: High-grade sub-interval within a broader mineralized zone.

- Negative factor: True width is unknown.

Evidence · text

> including 2.17 meters of 10.58 g/t Au and 6.51 g/t Ag in drill hole CZ-26-031

#### Tags used in scoring

**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: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Compositing Transparent**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade and internal dilution are both stated

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed"

### CZ-26-031

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JD · silver

#### Identity

- Hole ID: CZ-26-031
- Project: JD
- Commodity: silver
- Region: canada\_bc
- Reported Region: canada\_bc
- Ticker: SMN

#### Geometry

- Grade: 6.51
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 2.17 m
- From: 138.3 m
- To: 140.47 m
- Intercept Depth: 138.3 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: epithermal
- Program: mixed
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: CZ-26-031:138.3-140.47
- Mining Method: mixed

#### Location

- CRS: UTM Nad83 Zone 9N
- EPSG: 26909

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Global
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.1
- Cutoff Unit: g/t
- Dilution Disclosed: Yes
- Max Dilution: 3 m

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The silver grade in this high-grade sub-interval adds to the overall value of the intercept.

- Positive factor: Silver mineralization accompanies high-grade gold intercept.

- Negative factor: True width is unknown.

Evidence · text

> including 2.17 meters of 10.58 g/t Au and 6.51 g/t Ag in drill hole CZ-26-031

#### Tags used in scoring

**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: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Compositing Transparent**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade and internal dilution are both stated

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed"

### CZ-26-029

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JD · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: CZ-26-029
- Project: JD
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_bc
- Reported Region: canada\_bc
- Ticker: SMN

#### Geometry

- Grade: 1.81
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 24 m
- From: 126 m
- To: 150 m
- Intercept Depth: 126 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: epithermal
- Program: mixed
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: CZ-26-029:126-150
- Mining Method: mixed

#### Location

- CRS: UTM Nad83 Zone 9N
- EPSG: 26909

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Global
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.1
- Cutoff Unit: g/t
- Dilution Disclosed: Yes
- Max Dilution: 3 m

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept provides a good gold grade over a substantial width, supporting the continuity and expansion of the Creek Zone mineralization.

- Positive factor: Solid gold grade \(1.81 g/t Au\) over a significant intercept length \(24.0 m\).

- Positive factor: Contributes to strike extension of mineralization.

- Negative factor: True width is unknown.

Evidence · text

> 24.0 meters of 1.81 g/t Au and 2.55 g/t Ag from 126.0 meters down hole in drill hole CZ-26-029

#### Tags used in scoring

**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: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Compositing Transparent**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade and internal dilution are both stated

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed"

### CZ-26-029

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JD · silver

#### Identity

- Hole ID: CZ-26-029
- Project: JD
- Commodity: silver
- Region: canada\_bc
- Reported Region: canada\_bc
- Ticker: SMN

#### Geometry

- Grade: 2.55
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 24 m
- From: 126 m
- To: 150 m
- Intercept Depth: 126 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: epithermal
- Program: mixed
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: CZ-26-029:126-150
- Mining Method: mixed

#### Location

- CRS: UTM Nad83 Zone 9N
- EPSG: 26909

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Global
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.1
- Cutoff Unit: g/t
- Dilution Disclosed: Yes
- Max Dilution: 3 m

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Silver grades are present alongside the primary gold mineralization, adding to the polymetallic nature of the deposit.

- Positive factor: Silver mineralization accompanies significant gold intercept.

- Negative factor: True width is unknown.

Evidence · text

> 24.0 meters of 1.81 g/t Au and 2.55 g/t Ag from 126.0 meters down hole in drill hole CZ-26-029

#### Tags used in scoring

**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: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Compositing Transparent**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade and internal dilution are both stated

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed"

### CZ-26-023

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JD · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: CZ-26-023
- Project: JD
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_bc
- Reported Region: canada\_bc
- Ticker: SMN

#### Geometry

- Grade: 62.9
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 1.5 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: epithermal
- Program: mixed
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: CZ-26-023:high-grade-1
- Mining Method: mixed

#### Location

- CRS: UTM Nad83 Zone 9N
- EPSG: 26909

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Global
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.1
- Cutoff Unit: g/t
- Dilution Disclosed: Yes
- Max Dilution: 3 m

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This bonanza-grade gold intercept highlights the high-grade potential of the Creek Zone, despite its narrow width.

- Positive factor: Exceptional bonanza gold grade \(62.90 g/t Au\) for an epithermal deposit, significantly exceeding peer averages and 75th percentile.

- Positive factor: Indicates presence of very high-grade vein-hosted mineralization.

- Negative factor: True width is unknown.

- Negative factor: Narrow intercept length \(1.5 m\).

Evidence · text

> 62.90 g/t Au and 46.60 g/t Ag over 1.5 meters in drill hole CZ-26-023

#### Tags used in scoring

**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: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Compositing Transparent**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade and internal dilution are both stated

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed"

### CZ-26-023

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JD · silver

#### Identity

- Hole ID: CZ-26-023
- Project: JD
- Commodity: silver
- Region: canada\_bc
- Reported Region: canada\_bc
- Ticker: SMN

#### Geometry

- Grade: 46.6
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 1.5 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: epithermal
- Program: mixed
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: CZ-26-023:high-grade-1
- Mining Method: mixed

#### Location

- CRS: UTM Nad83 Zone 9N
- EPSG: 26909

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Global
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.1
- Cutoff Unit: g/t
- Dilution Disclosed: Yes
- Max Dilution: 3 m

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The silver grade in this high-grade intercept adds to the overall value of the mineralization.

- Positive factor: Good silver grade accompanying bonanza gold intercept.

- Negative factor: True width is unknown.

- Negative factor: Narrow intercept length \(1.5 m\).

Evidence · text

> 62.90 g/t Au and 46.60 g/t Ag over 1.5 meters in drill hole CZ-26-023

#### Tags used in scoring

**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: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Compositing Transparent**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade and internal dilution are both stated

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed"

### CZ-26-032

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JD · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: CZ-26-032
- Project: JD
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_bc
- Reported Region: canada\_bc
- Ticker: SMN

#### Geometry

- Grade: 90.6
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 0.55 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: epithermal
- Program: mixed
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: CZ-26-032:high-grade-1
- Mining Method: mixed

#### Location

- CRS: UTM Nad83 Zone 9N
- EPSG: 26909

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Global
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.1
- Cutoff Unit: g/t
- Dilution Disclosed: Yes
- Max Dilution: 3 m

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This bonanza-grade gold intercept is a significant highlight, demonstrating the presence of extremely high-grade vein-hosted mineralization within the Creek Zone.

- Positive factor: Exceptional bonanza gold grade \(90.60 g/t Au\), significantly exceeding prior best grades and peer averages.

- Positive factor: Indicates presence of very high-grade vein-hosted mineralization, including visible gold.

- Negative factor: True width is unknown.

- Negative factor: Very narrow intercept length \(0.55 m\).

Evidence · text

> 90.60 g/t Au and 15.45 g/t Ag over 0.55 meters in drill hole CZ-26-032

#### Tags used in scoring

**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: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Compositing Transparent**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade and internal dilution are both stated

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed"

### CZ-26-032

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JD · silver

#### Identity

- Hole ID: CZ-26-032
- Project: JD
- Commodity: silver
- Region: canada\_bc
- Reported Region: canada\_bc
- Ticker: SMN

#### Geometry

- Grade: 15.45
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 0.55 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: epithermal
- Program: mixed
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: CZ-26-032:high-grade-1
- Mining Method: mixed

#### Location

- CRS: UTM Nad83 Zone 9N
- EPSG: 26909

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Global
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.1
- Cutoff Unit: g/t
- Dilution Disclosed: Yes
- Max Dilution: 3 m

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The silver grade in this high-grade intercept adds to the overall value of the mineralization.

- Positive factor: Silver mineralization accompanies bonanza gold intercept.

- Negative factor: True width is unknown.

- Negative factor: Very narrow intercept length \(0.55 m\).

Evidence · text

> 90.60 g/t Au and 15.45 g/t Ag over 0.55 meters in drill hole CZ-26-032

#### Tags used in scoring

**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: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Compositing Transparent**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade and internal dilution are both stated

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed"

### CZ-26-031

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JD · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: CZ-26-031
- Project: JD
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_bc
- Reported Region: canada\_bc
- Ticker: SMN

#### Geometry

- Grade: 23.5
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 0.8 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: epithermal
- Program: mixed
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: CZ-26-031:high-grade-1
- Mining Method: mixed

#### Location

- CRS: UTM Nad83 Zone 9N
- EPSG: 26909

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Global
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.1
- Cutoff Unit: g/t
- Dilution Disclosed: Yes
- Max Dilution: 3 m

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This bonanza-grade gold intercept highlights the high-grade potential of the Creek Zone, despite its narrow width.

- Positive factor: Exceptional bonanza gold grade \(23.50 g/t Au\) for an epithermal deposit, significantly exceeding peer averages and 75th percentile.

- Positive factor: Indicates presence of very high-grade vein-hosted mineralization.

- Negative factor: True width is unknown.

- Negative factor: Very narrow intercept length \(0.80 m\).

Evidence · text

> 23.50 g/t Au and 173 g/t Ag over 0.80 meters in drill hole CZ-26-031

#### Tags used in scoring

**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: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Compositing Transparent**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade and internal dilution are both stated

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed"

### CZ-26-031

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JD · silver

#### Identity

- Hole ID: CZ-26-031
- Project: JD
- Commodity: silver
- Region: canada\_bc
- Reported Region: canada\_bc
- Ticker: SMN

#### Geometry

- Grade: 173
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 0.8 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: epithermal
- Program: mixed
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: CZ-26-031:high-grade-1
- Mining Method: mixed

#### Location

- CRS: UTM Nad83 Zone 9N
- EPSG: 26909

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Global
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.1
- Cutoff Unit: g/t
- Dilution Disclosed: Yes
- Max Dilution: 3 m

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The high silver grade in this intercept significantly adds to the overall value of the mineralization.

- Positive factor: High silver grade \(173 g/t Ag\) accompanying bonanza gold intercept.

- Negative factor: True width is unknown.

- Negative factor: Very narrow intercept length \(0.80 m\).

Evidence · text

> 23.50 g/t Au and 173 g/t Ag over 0.80 meters in drill hole CZ-26-031

#### Tags used in scoring

**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: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Compositing Transparent**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade and internal dilution are both stated

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed"

### CZ-26-029

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sun-summit-drills-23-5-meters-of-4-35-g-t-gold-including-4-50-meters-of-21-8-g-t--85c39cca-c9c7-4753-bdd1-ad876d4de42e#fact-drill-facts-20)

JD · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: CZ-26-029
- Project: JD
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_bc
- Reported Region: canada\_bc
- Ticker: SMN

#### Geometry

- Grade: 39.3
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 0.96 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: epithermal
- Program: mixed
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: CZ-26-029:high-grade-1
- Mining Method: mixed

#### Location

- CRS: UTM Nad83 Zone 9N
- EPSG: 26909

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Global
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.1
- Cutoff Unit: g/t
- Dilution Disclosed: Yes
- Max Dilution: 3 m

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This bonanza-grade gold intercept highlights the high-grade potential of the Creek Zone, despite its narrow width.

- Positive factor: Exceptional bonanza gold grade \(39.30 g/t Au\) for an epithermal deposit, significantly exceeding peer averages and 75th percentile.

- Positive factor: Indicates presence of very high-grade vein-hosted mineralization.

- Negative factor: True width is unknown.

- Negative factor: Very narrow intercept length \(0.96 m\).

Evidence · text

> 39.30 g/t Au and 52.20 g/t Ag over 0.96 meters in drill hole CZ-26-029

#### Tags used in scoring

**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: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Compositing Transparent**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade and internal dilution are both stated

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed"

### CZ-26-029

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sun-summit-drills-23-5-meters-of-4-35-g-t-gold-including-4-50-meters-of-21-8-g-t--85c39cca-c9c7-4753-bdd1-ad876d4de42e#fact-drill-facts-21)

JD · silver

#### Identity

- Hole ID: CZ-26-029
- Project: JD
- Commodity: silver
- Region: canada\_bc
- Reported Region: canada\_bc
- Ticker: SMN

#### Geometry

- Grade: 52.2
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 0.96 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: epithermal
- Program: mixed
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: CZ-26-029:high-grade-1
- Mining Method: mixed

#### Location

- CRS: UTM Nad83 Zone 9N
- EPSG: 26909

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Global
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.1
- Cutoff Unit: g/t
- Dilution Disclosed: Yes
- Max Dilution: 3 m

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The silver grade in this high-grade intercept adds to the overall value of the mineralization.

- Positive factor: Good silver grade accompanying bonanza gold intercept.

- Negative factor: True width is unknown.

- Negative factor: Very narrow intercept length \(0.96 m\).

Evidence · text

> 39.30 g/t Au and 52.20 g/t Ag over 0.96 meters in drill hole CZ-26-029

#### Tags used in scoring

**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: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Compositing Transparent**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade and internal dilution are both stated

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed"

## How Atlas produces this analysis

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