Trident Intersects High-Grade Gold Over Significant Widths 220.00 Metres Below Historical Mine Workings at Contact Lake, Grading 8.69 g/t Gold Over 11.97m, Including 31.98 g/t Au Over 3.16m

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Company
Trident Resources Corp.
Ticker
ROCK
Exchange
Unavailable
Region
Saskatchewan
Primary commodity
Gold
Secondary commodities
None reported
Document categories
Drill results
Extracted
2026-09-17 08:34:59 UTC

Analysis by Minestarters Atlas

Atlas analysis published:

Minestarters Atlas analysis

Summary

Trident Resources Corp. has reported high-grade gold drill results from its Contact Lake Project in Saskatchewan, including a standout intercept of 31.98 g/t Au over 3.16m. This mineralization was encountered 220 metres below the lowest historical mine workings, demonstrating significant exploration potential at depth.

Reasoning: The drill results show high-grade gold intercepts, most notably 31.98 g/t over 3.16m, occurring at depths significantly below historical mining levels, representing a major exploration breakthrough.

Positive factors

  • High-grade intercept (31.98 g/t Au) significantly above deposit norms
  • Discovery below historical mine workings (220m depth)
  • Step-out extension into previously untested zones
  • QA/QC protocols and QP sign-off disclosed

Negative factors

  • True width not explicitly stated (estimated at 70-75% of downhole width)

Facts used in scoring: 11

Classification and evidence

Bonanza Interceptpositive

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

Why it applies: 31.98 g/t Au is exceptionally high grade.

Evidence · table

“31.98”

Context: 3.16

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: Release mentions field blanks, duplicates, and lab-certified standards.

Evidence · text

“Quality Assurance and Quality Control (QAQC) samples including field blanks, duplicates and lab-certified standards”

Apparent Width Onlynegative

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

Why it applies: True thickness is not explicitly stated, only estimated as a percentage of drilled intercept.

Evidence · text

“True thickness for drillholes CL26049 & CL26051 are estimated to be between 80-85% of the drilled intercept”

Extracted facts

Stored fact records: 11. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.

Drill Results (11)

CL26049Contact Lake · goldGrade: 3.46Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 15 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
CL26049
Project
Contact Lake
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_sk
Reported Region
canada_sk
Ticker
ROCK

Geometry

Grade
3.46
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
15 m
From
288 m
To
303 m
Hole Depth
497 m
Intercept Depth
288 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
CL26049:288-303
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Location
Buffer Zone
Easting
508016
Northing
6141088
CRS
UTM NAD 83 Zone 13
Elevation
405 m
Azimuth
358 °
Dip
-51 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Global
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-17T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Moderate grade intercept in the Buffer Zone.

Evidence · table

“3.46”

Context: 15.00

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "” Highlights: Hole CL26050 returned 8.69 g/t gold (Au) over 11.97m from 613.03m depth Including 31.98 g/t Au over 3.16m "

CL26049Contact Lake · goldGrade: 3.91Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 13 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
CL26049
Project
Contact Lake
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_sk
Reported Region
canada_sk
Ticker
ROCK

Geometry

Grade
3.91
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
13 m
From
290 m
To
303 m
Hole Depth
497 m
Intercept Depth
288 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
CL26049:290-303
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Location
Buffer Zone
Easting
508016
Northing
6141088
CRS
UTM NAD 83 Zone 13
Elevation
405 m
Azimuth
358 °
Dip
-51 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Global
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-17T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Sub-interval within CL26049.

Evidence · table

“3.91”

Context: 13.00

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "” Highlights: Hole CL26050 returned 8.69 g/t gold (Au) over 11.97m from 613.03m depth Including 31.98 g/t Au over 3.16m "

CL26049Contact Lake · goldGrade: 1.15Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 15.03 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
CL26049
Project
Contact Lake
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_sk
Reported Region
canada_sk
Ticker
ROCK

Geometry

Grade
1.15
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
15.03 m
From
372.6 m
To
387.63 m
Hole Depth
497 m
Intercept Depth
288 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
CL26049:372.6-387.63
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Location
Buffer Zone
Easting
508016
Northing
6141088
CRS
UTM NAD 83 Zone 13
Elevation
405 m
Azimuth
358 °
Dip
-51 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Global
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-17T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Lower grade intercept.

Evidence · table

“1.15”

Context: 15.03

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "” Highlights: Hole CL26050 returned 8.69 g/t gold (Au) over 11.97m from 613.03m depth Including 31.98 g/t Au over 3.16m "

CL26049Contact Lake · goldGrade: 1.73Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 8.66 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
CL26049
Project
Contact Lake
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_sk
Reported Region
canada_sk
Ticker
ROCK

Geometry

Grade
1.73
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
8.66 m
From
372.6 m
To
381.26 m
Hole Depth
497 m
Intercept Depth
288 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
CL26049:372.6-381.26
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Location
Buffer Zone
Easting
508016
Northing
6141088
CRS
UTM NAD 83 Zone 13
Elevation
405 m
Azimuth
358 °
Dip
-51 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Global
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-17T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Sub-interval within CL26049.

Evidence · table

“1.73”

Context: 8.66

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "” Highlights: Hole CL26050 returned 8.69 g/t gold (Au) over 11.97m from 613.03m depth Including 31.98 g/t Au over 3.16m "

CL26050Contact Lake · goldGrade: 4.24Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 5.94 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
CL26050
Project
Contact Lake
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_sk
Reported Region
canada_sk
Ticker
ROCK

Geometry

Grade
4.24
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
5.94 m
From
484.1 m
To
490.05 m
Hole Depth
656 m
Intercept Depth
484.1 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
CL26050:484.1-490.05
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Location
BK1
Easting
507717
Northing
6140864
CRS
UTM NAD 83 Zone 13
Elevation
430 m
Azimuth
340 °
Dip
-66 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Global
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-17T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Moderate grade intercept in BK1.

Evidence · table

“4.24”

Context: 5.94

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "” Highlights: Hole CL26050 returned 8.69 g/t gold (Au) over 11.97m from 613.03m depth Including 31.98 g/t Au over 3.16m "

CL26050Contact Lake · goldGrade: 1.41Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 16.2 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
CL26050
Project
Contact Lake
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_sk
Reported Region
canada_sk
Ticker
ROCK

Geometry

Grade
1.41
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
16.2 m
From
521.81 m
To
538.01 m
Hole Depth
656 m
Intercept Depth
484.1 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
CL26050:521.81-538.01
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Location
BK1
Easting
507717
Northing
6140864
CRS
UTM NAD 83 Zone 13
Elevation
430 m
Azimuth
340 °
Dip
-66 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Global
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-17T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Lower grade intercept in BK1.

Evidence · table

“1.41”

Context: 16.20

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "” Highlights: Hole CL26050 returned 8.69 g/t gold (Au) over 11.97m from 613.03m depth Including 31.98 g/t Au over 3.16m "

CL26050Contact Lake · goldGrade: 8.69Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 11.97 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
CL26050
Project
Contact Lake
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_sk
Reported Region
canada_sk
Ticker
ROCK

Geometry

Grade
8.69
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
11.97 m
From
613.03 m
To
625 m
Hole Depth
656 m
Intercept Depth
613.03 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
CL26050:613.03-625
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Location
BK1
Easting
507717
Northing
6140864
CRS
UTM NAD 83 Zone 13
Elevation
430 m
Azimuth
340 °
Dip
-66 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Global
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-17T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Strong high-grade intercept below historical depths.

Positive factors

  • High grade (8.69 g/t Au)
  • Significant width (11.97m)
  • Discovery below historical mine workings

Negative factors

  • True width not explicitly stated

Evidence · table

“8.69”

Context: 11.97

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "” Highlights: Hole CL26050 returned 8.69 g/t gold (Au) over 11.97m from 613.03m depth Including 31.98 g/t Au over 3.16m "

CL26050Contact Lake · goldGrade: 31.98Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 3.16 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
CL26050
Project
Contact Lake
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_sk
Reported Region
canada_sk
Ticker
ROCK

Geometry

Grade
31.98
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
3.16 m
From
617.74 m
To
620.9 m
Hole Depth
656 m
Intercept Depth
613.03 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
CL26050:617.74-620.9
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Location
BK1
Easting
507717
Northing
6140864
CRS
UTM NAD 83 Zone 13
Elevation
430 m
Azimuth
340 °
Dip
-66 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Global
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-17T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Exceptional high-grade sub-interval.

Positive factors

  • Bonanza grade (31.98 g/t Au)

Evidence · table

“31.98”

Context: 3.16

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "” Highlights: Hole CL26050 returned 8.69 g/t gold (Au) over 11.97m from 613.03m depth Including 31.98 g/t Au over 3.16m "

CL26051Contact Lake · goldGrade: 6.43Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 7.45 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
CL26051
Project
Contact Lake
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_sk
Reported Region
canada_sk
Ticker
ROCK

Geometry

Grade
6.43
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
7.45 m
From
209.45 m
To
216.9 m
Hole Depth
518 m
Intercept Depth
209.45 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
CL26051:209.45-216.9
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Location
Buffer Zone
Easting
508016
Northing
6141092
CRS
UTM NAD 83 Zone 13
Elevation
404 m
Azimuth
355 °
Dip
-52 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Global
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-17T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Good grade intercept in Buffer Zone.

Evidence · table

“6.43”

Context: 7.45

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "” Highlights: Hole CL26050 returned 8.69 g/t gold (Au) over 11.97m from 613.03m depth Including 31.98 g/t Au over 3.16m "

CL26051Contact Lake · goldGrade: 6.12Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 5.03 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
CL26051
Project
Contact Lake
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_sk
Reported Region
canada_sk
Ticker
ROCK

Geometry

Grade
6.12
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
5.03 m
From
244.97 m
To
250 m
Hole Depth
518 m
Intercept Depth
209.45 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
CL26051:244.97-250
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Location
Buffer Zone
Easting
508016
Northing
6141092
CRS
UTM NAD 83 Zone 13
Elevation
404 m
Azimuth
355 °
Dip
-52 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Global
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-17T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Good grade intercept in Buffer Zone.

Evidence · table

“6.12”

Context: 5.03

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "” Highlights: Hole CL26050 returned 8.69 g/t gold (Au) over 11.97m from 613.03m depth Including 31.98 g/t Au over 3.16m "

CL26051Contact Lake · goldGrade: 3.45Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 13.42 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
CL26051
Project
Contact Lake
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_sk
Reported Region
canada_sk
Ticker
ROCK

Geometry

Grade
3.45
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
13.42 m
From
282.55 m
To
295.97 m
Hole Depth
518 m
Intercept Depth
209.45 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
CL26051:282.55-295.97
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Location
Buffer Zone
Easting
508016
Northing
6141092
CRS
UTM NAD 83 Zone 13
Elevation
404 m
Azimuth
355 °
Dip
-52 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Global
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-17T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Moderate grade intercept in Buffer Zone.

Evidence · table

“3.45”

Context: 13.42

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "” Highlights: Hole CL26050 returned 8.69 g/t gold (Au) over 11.97m from 613.03m depth Including 31.98 g/t Au over 3.16m "

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