# Trident Resources Intersects 41.46 g/t over 3.42m including 81.75 g/t over 1.73m in Hole CL26033 at the Contact Lake Project in Saskatchewan

Canonical Atlas analysis: https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/trident-resources-intersects-41-46-g-t-over-3-42m-including-81-75-g-t-over-1-73m--7f826f10-a733-40a1-9943-977f6a0a4359

Original source: https://money.tmx.com/en/quote/ROCK/news/7886991883584552/trident-resources-intersects-41-46-g-t-over-3-42m-including-81-75-g-t-over-1-73m

Publisher: tmx

Original announcement: 2026-06-17T07:15:00.000Z

Analysis by Minestarters Atlas

Atlas analysis published: Unknown date

Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date

- Company: Trident Resources Corp.

- Ticker: ROCK

- Exchange: TSX

- Region: Saskatchewan, Canada

- Primary commodity: Gold

- Secondary commodities: None reported

- Document categories: Drill results

- Extracted: 2026-08-26 06:28:19 UTC

Narrative sentiment: 0.90 · Bullish

## Minestarters Atlas summary

Trident Resources announced exceptional high-grade gold assay results from its 2026 winter drill program at the Contact Lake Gold Project in Saskatchewan, with hole CL26033 intersecting 41.46 g/t gold over 3.42m, including 179.5 g/t gold over 0.73m. All seven holes drilled into the BK3 Zone intersected high-grade gold mineralization, validating the zone's potential and indicating expansion opportunities. The company is fully funded for a substantial 20,000m summer and fall drill program to further test the deposit.

Reasoning: The drill results report multiple high-grade gold intercepts, including bonanza grades up to 179.5 g/t Au, which are exceptional for orogenic gold deposits and well above the 75th percentile of peer comparisons. The company confirms strong mineralization continuity and plans significant follow-up drilling, indicating high confidence in the project's potential. QA/QC procedures are disclosed, and a QP has approved the technical information.

- Positive factor: Exceptional high-grade gold intercepts, significantly exceeding peer comparison averages.

- Positive factor: Confirmation of strong mineralization continuity and expansion potential along strike and at depth.

- Positive factor: Company is fully funded for an aggressive follow-up drill program.

- Negative factor: True width is estimated for most intercepts and not determined for one hole, introducing some uncertainty.

Facts used in scoring: 32

## Classification and evidence

**Bonanza Intercept**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: Hole CL26033 returned 179.5 g/t Au over 0.73m and CL26047 returned 156.5 g/t Au over 0.50m, which are exceptionally high grades well above the orogenic gold threshold.

Evidence · text

> Hole CL26033 returned 41.46 g/t gold \(Au\) over 3.42 metres \(m\) from 207.58m including 81.75 g/t Au over 1.73m from 208.67m including 179.5 g/t Au over 0.73m from 208.67m

**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 explicitly mentions the use of field blanks, duplicates, and lab-certified standards, and that ALS Global conducts its own internal QAQC protocol.

Evidence · text

> Quality Assurance and Quality Control \(QAQC\) samples including field blanks, duplicates and lab-certified standards are inserted in the sample stream at a rate of greater than 10% of all samples submitted to the lab. ALS Global also conducts their own internal QAQC protocol.

**QP/CP Signed**

Polarity: positive

Story-specific tag

Definition: 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: The technical information has been reviewed and approved by Cornell McDowell, P.Geo., VP Exploration for Trident Resources and a Qualified Person as defined by NI 43-101.

Evidence · text

> The technical information in this news release has been prepared in accordance with the Canadian regulatory requirements set out in National Instrument 43-101 and reviewed and approved by Cornell McDowell, P.Geo., VP Exploration for Trident Resources and the Qualified Person for Trident as defined by NI 43-101.

**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 document states that true thickness is estimated to be between 69-76% of the drilled intercept for most holes and not determined for CL26044, meaning specific true width numbers are not provided for each intercept.

Evidence · text

> \* True thickness of the shear structure is estimated to be between 69-76% of the drilled intercept. The orientation of the shear structure varies along strike and down-dip. Hole CL26044 was drilled oblique to the structure so true width has not been determined for this hole.

**Step-Out Extension**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.

Why it applies: The CEO states that the results warrant much more drilling to test the extension at depth and along strike, indicating the current drilling is extending mineralization.

Evidence · text

> These results warrant much more drilling to test the extension at depth and along strike.

## Extracted facts

Stored fact records: 32. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.

## Drill Results (32)

### CL26033

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Contact Lake Gold Project · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: CL26033
- Project: Contact Lake Gold Project
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_sk
- Reported Region: Saskatchewan
- Ticker: ROCK

#### Geometry

- Grade: 41.46
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 3.42 m
- From: 207.58 m
- To: 211 m
- Hole Depth: 262 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: CL26033:207.58-211.00
- Mining Method: underground

#### Location

- Easting: 508150
- Northing: 6141330
- CRS: UTM Zone 13 NAD 83
- Elevation: 391 m
- Azimuth: 330 °
- Dip: -65 °
- Loc. Confidence: high

#### QA/QC

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

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-06-17T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows an exceptional gold grade and GT product, significantly exceeding the orogenic gold rubrics. It is a key highlight of the new drill program, confirming high-grade mineralization.

- Positive factor: Exceptional gold grade \(41.46 g/t\) well above orogenic gold thresholds.

- Positive factor: Strong grade-thickness product \(141.78 g/t·m\) indicating significant mineralization.

- Positive factor: Part of a new drill program extending known mineralization.

- Negative factor: True width is estimated to be 69-76% of the drilled intercept, not explicitly stated.

Evidence · table

> 41.46

Context: 3.42

### CL26033

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Contact Lake Gold Project · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: CL26033
- Project: Contact Lake Gold Project
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_sk
- Reported Region: Saskatchewan
- Ticker: ROCK

#### Geometry

- Grade: 81.75
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 1.73 m
- From: 208.67 m
- To: 210.4 m
- Hole Depth: 262 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: CL26033:207.58-211.00
- Mining Method: underground

#### Location

- Easting: 508150
- Northing: 6141330
- CRS: UTM Zone 13 NAD 83
- Elevation: 391 m
- Azimuth: 330 °
- Dip: -65 °
- Loc. Confidence: high

#### QA/QC

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

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-06-17T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This sub-interval represents a bonanza-grade core within the already exceptional CL26033 intercept, significantly boosting its materiality and confirming very high-grade mineralization.

- Positive factor: Bonanza gold grade \(81.75 g/t\) within a high-grade parent interval.

- Positive factor: Exceptional grade-thickness product \(141.43 g/t·m\) indicating very strong mineralization.

- Positive factor: Confirms high-grade core within the broader intercept.

- Negative factor: True width is estimated to be 69-76% of the drilled intercept, not explicitly stated.

Evidence · table

> 81.75

Context: 1.73

### CL26033

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Contact Lake Gold Project · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: CL26033
- Project: Contact Lake Gold Project
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_sk
- Reported Region: Saskatchewan
- Ticker: ROCK

#### Geometry

- Grade: 179.5
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 0.73 m
- From: 208.67 m
- To: 209.4 m
- Hole Depth: 262 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: CL26033:207.58-211.00
- Mining Method: underground

#### Location

- Easting: 508150
- Northing: 6141330
- CRS: UTM Zone 13 NAD 83
- Elevation: 391 m
- Azimuth: 330 °
- Dip: -65 °
- Loc. Confidence: high

#### QA/QC

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

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-06-17T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This sub-interval shows an extremely high bonanza gold grade, making it one of the most significant intercepts in the release and a strong indicator of high-grade mineralization.

- Positive factor: Extremely high bonanza gold grade \(179.5 g/t\) within a high-grade parent interval.

- Positive factor: Exceptional grade-thickness product \(131.03 g/t·m\) indicating very strong mineralization.

- Positive factor: Confirms a very high-grade core within the broader intercept.

- Negative factor: True width is estimated to be 69-76% of the drilled intercept, not explicitly stated.

Evidence · table

> 179.50

Context: 0.73

### CL26043

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Contact Lake Gold Project · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: CL26043
- Project: Contact Lake Gold Project
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_sk
- Reported Region: Saskatchewan
- Ticker: ROCK

#### Geometry

- Grade: 4.27
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 3.5 m
- From: 95.5 m
- To: 99 m
- Hole Depth: 311 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: CL26043:95.50-99.00
- Mining Method: underground

#### Location

- Easting: 508105
- Northing: 6141325
- CRS: UTM Zone 13 NAD 83
- Elevation: 391 m
- Azimuth: 330 °
- Dip: -68 °
- Loc. Confidence: high

#### QA/QC

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

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-06-17T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a moderate gold grade, contributing positively to the overall understanding of the deposit's continuity.

- Positive factor: Moderate gold grade \(4.27 g/t\) for orogenic gold.

- Positive factor: Part of a new drill program extending known mineralization.

- Negative factor: True width is estimated to be 69-76% of the drilled intercept, not explicitly stated.

Evidence · table

> 4.27

Context: 3.50

### CL26043

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Contact Lake Gold Project · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: CL26043
- Project: Contact Lake Gold Project
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_sk
- Reported Region: Saskatchewan
- Ticker: ROCK

#### Geometry

- Grade: 8.49
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 1.5 m
- From: 97.5 m
- To: 99 m
- Hole Depth: 311 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: CL26043:95.50-99.00
- Mining Method: underground

#### Location

- Easting: 508105
- Northing: 6141325
- CRS: UTM Zone 13 NAD 83
- Elevation: 391 m
- Azimuth: 330 °
- Dip: -68 °
- Loc. Confidence: high

#### QA/QC

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

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-06-17T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This sub-interval shows a strong gold grade, enhancing the overall positive interpretation of the CL26043 intercept.

- Positive factor: Strong gold grade \(8.49 g/t\) for orogenic gold, within a broader interval.

- Positive factor: Contributes to understanding the higher-grade zones within the deposit.

- Negative factor: True width is estimated to be 69-76% of the drilled intercept, not explicitly stated.

Evidence · table

> 8.49

Context: 1.50

### CL26044

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Contact Lake Gold Project · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: CL26044
- Project: Contact Lake Gold Project
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_sk
- Reported Region: Saskatchewan
- Ticker: ROCK

#### Geometry

- Grade: 4.66
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 1.5 m
- From: 117.5 m
- To: 119 m
- Hole Depth: 452 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: CL26044:117.50-119.00
- Mining Method: underground

#### Location

- Easting: 508225
- Northing: 6141208
- CRS: UTM Zone 13 NAD 83
- Elevation: 391 m
- Azimuth: 10 °
- Dip: -60 °
- Loc. Confidence: high

#### QA/QC

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

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-06-17T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a moderate gold grade, but the lack of true width determination for this hole reduces confidence in its geometry.

- Positive factor: Moderate gold grade \(4.66 g/t\) for orogenic gold.

- Negative factor: True width not determined for this hole due to oblique drilling angle.

Evidence · table

> 4.66

Context: 1.50

### CL26044

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Contact Lake Gold Project · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: CL26044
- Project: Contact Lake Gold Project
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_sk
- Reported Region: Saskatchewan
- Ticker: ROCK

#### Geometry

- Grade: 5.94
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 5.27 m
- From: 172.73 m
- To: 178 m
- Hole Depth: 452 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: CL26044:172.73-178.00
- Mining Method: underground

#### Location

- Easting: 508225
- Northing: 6141208
- CRS: UTM Zone 13 NAD 83
- Elevation: 391 m
- Azimuth: 10 °
- Dip: -60 °
- Loc. Confidence: high

#### QA/QC

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

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-06-17T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept provides a moderate gold grade over a good width, but the lack of true width determination for this hole reduces confidence in its geometry.

- Positive factor: Moderate gold grade \(5.94 g/t\) over a reasonable width for orogenic gold.

- Negative factor: True width not determined for this hole due to oblique drilling angle.

Evidence · table

> 5.94

Context: 5.27

### CL26044

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Contact Lake Gold Project · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: CL26044
- Project: Contact Lake Gold Project
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_sk
- Reported Region: Saskatchewan
- Ticker: ROCK

#### Geometry

- Grade: 9.64
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 3.07 m
- From: 172.73 m
- To: 175.8 m
- Hole Depth: 452 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: CL26044:172.73-178.00
- Mining Method: underground

#### Location

- Easting: 508225
- Northing: 6141208
- CRS: UTM Zone 13 NAD 83
- Elevation: 391 m
- Azimuth: 10 °
- Dip: -60 °
- Loc. Confidence: high

#### QA/QC

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

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-06-17T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This sub-interval shows a strong gold grade, improving the overall positive interpretation of the CL26044 intercept, despite the true width uncertainty.

- Positive factor: Strong gold grade \(9.64 g/t\) within a broader interval, enhancing the overall prospectivity.

- Negative factor: True width not determined for this hole due to oblique drilling angle.

Evidence · table

> 9.64

Context: 3.07

### CL26044

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Contact Lake Gold Project · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: CL26044
- Project: Contact Lake Gold Project
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_sk
- Reported Region: Saskatchewan
- Ticker: ROCK

#### Geometry

- Grade: 5.59
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 4 m
- From: 219 m
- To: 223 m
- Hole Depth: 452 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: CL26044:219.00-223.00
- Mining Method: underground

#### Location

- Easting: 508225
- Northing: 6141208
- CRS: UTM Zone 13 NAD 83
- Elevation: 391 m
- Azimuth: 10 °
- Dip: -60 °
- Loc. Confidence: high

#### QA/QC

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

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-06-17T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept provides a moderate gold grade over a good width, but the lack of true width determination for this hole reduces confidence in its geometry.

- Positive factor: Moderate gold grade \(5.59 g/t\) over a good width for orogenic gold.

- Negative factor: True width not determined for this hole due to oblique drilling angle.

Evidence · table

> 5.59

Context: 4.00

### CL26044

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Contact Lake Gold Project · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: CL26044
- Project: Contact Lake Gold Project
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_sk
- Reported Region: Saskatchewan
- Ticker: ROCK

#### Geometry

- Grade: 4.05
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 2.5 m
- From: 400 m
- To: 402.5 m
- Hole Depth: 452 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: CL26044:400.00-402.50
- Mining Method: underground

#### Location

- Easting: 508225
- Northing: 6141208
- CRS: UTM Zone 13 NAD 83
- Elevation: 391 m
- Azimuth: 10 °
- Dip: -60 °
- Loc. Confidence: high

#### QA/QC

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

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-06-17T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a moderate gold grade at a significant depth, suggesting continuity of mineralization, but the true width uncertainty remains.

- Positive factor: Moderate gold grade \(4.05 g/t\) for orogenic gold, indicating mineralization at depth.

- Negative factor: True width not determined for this hole due to oblique drilling angle.

Evidence · table

> 4.05

Context: 2.50

### CL26045

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Contact Lake Gold Project · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: CL26045
- Project: Contact Lake Gold Project
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_sk
- Reported Region: Saskatchewan
- Ticker: ROCK

#### Geometry

- Grade: 2.45
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 41 m
- From: 78 m
- To: 119 m
- Hole Depth: 248 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: CL26045:78.00-119.00
- Mining Method: underground

#### Location

- Easting: 508130
- Northing: 6141383
- CRS: UTM Zone 13 NAD 83
- Elevation: 391 m
- Azimuth: 338 °
- Dip: -65 °
- Loc. Confidence: high

#### QA/QC

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

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-06-17T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept, while having a lower average grade, is highly material due to its exceptional width and strong GT product, suggesting a significant mineralized zone.

- Positive factor: Weak gold grade \(2.45 g/t\) over a very wide interval \(41.0m\), indicating significant bulk mineralization.

- Positive factor: Strong grade-thickness product \(100.45 g/t·m\) due to exceptional width.

- Negative factor: True width is estimated to be 69-76% of the drilled intercept, not explicitly stated.

Evidence · table

> 2.45

Context: 41.00

### CL26045

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Contact Lake Gold Project · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: CL26045
- Project: Contact Lake Gold Project
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_sk
- Reported Region: Saskatchewan
- Ticker: ROCK

#### Geometry

- Grade: 7.41
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 5.25 m
- From: 83.75 m
- To: 89 m
- Hole Depth: 248 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: CL26045:78.00-119.00
- Mining Method: underground

#### Location

- Easting: 508130
- Northing: 6141383
- CRS: UTM Zone 13 NAD 83
- Elevation: 391 m
- Azimuth: 338 °
- Dip: -65 °
- Loc. Confidence: high

#### QA/QC

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

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-06-17T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This sub-interval shows a strong gold grade, enhancing the overall positive interpretation of the CL26045 intercept.

- Positive factor: Strong gold grade \(7.41 g/t\) within a broader interval, indicating higher-grade zones.

- Negative factor: True width is estimated to be 69-76% of the drilled intercept, not explicitly stated.

Evidence · table

> 7.41

Context: 5.25

### CL26045

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Contact Lake Gold Project · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: CL26045
- Project: Contact Lake Gold Project
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_sk
- Reported Region: Saskatchewan
- Ticker: ROCK

#### Geometry

- Grade: 9.95
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 3.25 m
- From: 83.75 m
- To: 87 m
- Hole Depth: 248 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: CL26045:78.00-119.00
- Mining Method: underground

#### Location

- Easting: 508130
- Northing: 6141383
- CRS: UTM Zone 13 NAD 83
- Elevation: 391 m
- Azimuth: 338 °
- Dip: -65 °
- Loc. Confidence: high

#### QA/QC

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

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-06-17T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This sub-interval shows a strong gold grade, further enhancing the positive interpretation of the CL26045 intercept.

- Positive factor: Strong gold grade \(9.95 g/t\) within a broader interval, indicating higher-grade zones.

- Negative factor: True width is estimated to be 69-76% of the drilled intercept, not explicitly stated.

Evidence · table

> 9.95

Context: 3.25

### CL26045

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Contact Lake Gold Project · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: CL26045
- Project: Contact Lake Gold Project
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_sk
- Reported Region: Saskatchewan
- Ticker: ROCK

#### Geometry

- Grade: 5.19
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 7.25 m
- From: 94.75 m
- To: 102 m
- Hole Depth: 248 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: CL26045:78.00-119.00
- Mining Method: underground

#### Location

- Easting: 508130
- Northing: 6141383
- CRS: UTM Zone 13 NAD 83
- Elevation: 391 m
- Azimuth: 338 °
- Dip: -65 °
- Loc. Confidence: high

#### QA/QC

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

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-06-17T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This sub-interval shows a moderate gold grade over a good width, contributing positively to the overall interpretation of the CL26045 intercept.

- Positive factor: Moderate gold grade \(5.19 g/t\) over a good width for orogenic gold.

- Negative factor: True width is estimated to be 69-76% of the drilled intercept, not explicitly stated.

Evidence · table

> 5.19

Context: 7.25

### CL26045

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Contact Lake Gold Project · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: CL26045
- Project: Contact Lake Gold Project
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_sk
- Reported Region: Saskatchewan
- Ticker: ROCK

#### Geometry

- Grade: 11.72
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 2.75 m
- From: 99.25 m
- To: 102 m
- Hole Depth: 248 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: CL26045:78.00-119.00
- Mining Method: underground

#### Location

- Easting: 508130
- Northing: 6141383
- CRS: UTM Zone 13 NAD 83
- Elevation: 391 m
- Azimuth: 338 °
- Dip: -65 °
- Loc. Confidence: high

#### QA/QC

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

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-06-17T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This sub-interval shows a strong gold grade, further enhancing the positive interpretation of the CL26045 intercept.

- Positive factor: Strong gold grade \(11.72 g/t\) within a broader interval, indicating higher-grade zones.

- Negative factor: True width is estimated to be 69-76% of the drilled intercept, not explicitly stated.

Evidence · table

> 11.72

Context: 2.75

### CL26045

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Contact Lake Gold Project · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: CL26045
- Project: Contact Lake Gold Project
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_sk
- Reported Region: Saskatchewan
- Ticker: ROCK

#### Geometry

- Grade: 5.43
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 16 m
- From: 206 m
- To: 222 m
- Hole Depth: 248 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: CL26045:206.00-222.00
- Mining Method: underground

#### Location

- Easting: 508130
- Northing: 6141383
- CRS: UTM Zone 13 NAD 83
- Elevation: 391 m
- Azimuth: 338 °
- Dip: -65 °
- Loc. Confidence: high

#### QA/QC

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

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-06-17T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a good gold grade over a strong width, contributing significantly to the overall positive interpretation of the CL26045 hole.

- Positive factor: Moderate gold grade \(5.43 g/t\) over a strong width \(16.0m\) for orogenic gold.

- Positive factor: Strong grade-thickness product \(86.88 g/t·m\) indicating significant mineralization.

- Negative factor: True width is estimated to be 69-76% of the drilled intercept, not explicitly stated.

Evidence · table

> 5.43

Context: 16.00

### CL26045

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Contact Lake Gold Project · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: CL26045
- Project: Contact Lake Gold Project
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_sk
- Reported Region: Saskatchewan
- Ticker: ROCK

#### Geometry

- Grade: 12.7
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 6.25 m
- From: 215.75 m
- To: 222 m
- Hole Depth: 248 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: CL26045:206.00-222.00
- Mining Method: underground

#### Location

- Easting: 508130
- Northing: 6141383
- CRS: UTM Zone 13 NAD 83
- Elevation: 391 m
- Azimuth: 338 °
- Dip: -65 °
- Loc. Confidence: high

#### QA/QC

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

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-06-17T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This sub-interval shows a strong gold grade over a good width, enhancing the overall positive interpretation of the CL26045 intercept.

- Positive factor: Strong gold grade \(12.70 g/t\) over a good width, indicating a higher-grade core.

- Positive factor: Strong grade-thickness product \(79.38 g/t·m\).

- Negative factor: True width is estimated to be 69-76% of the drilled intercept, not explicitly stated.

Evidence · table

> 12.70

Context: 6.25

### CL26046

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Contact Lake Gold Project · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: CL26046
- Project: Contact Lake Gold Project
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_sk
- Reported Region: Saskatchewan
- Ticker: ROCK

#### Geometry

- Grade: 8.72
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 0.5 m
- From: 42.5 m
- To: 43 m
- Hole Depth: 217 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: CL26046:42.50-43.00
- Mining Method: underground

#### Location

- Easting: 508003
- Northing: 6141349
- CRS: UTM Zone 13 NAD 83
- Elevation: 391 m
- Azimuth: 336 °
- Dip: -65 °
- Loc. Confidence: high

#### QA/QC

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

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-06-17T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: While the grade is strong, the very narrow width significantly reduces the materiality of this intercept.

- Positive factor: Strong gold grade \(8.72 g/t\) for orogenic gold.

- Negative factor: Very narrow intercept length \(0.5m\) limits overall materiality.

- Negative factor: True width is estimated to be 69-76% of the drilled intercept, not explicitly stated.

Evidence · table

> 8.72

Context: 0.50

### CL26046

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Contact Lake Gold Project · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: CL26046
- Project: Contact Lake Gold Project
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_sk
- Reported Region: Saskatchewan
- Ticker: ROCK

#### Geometry

- Grade: 9.08
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 1 m
- From: 50 m
- To: 51 m
- Hole Depth: 217 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: CL26046:50.00-51.00
- Mining Method: underground

#### Location

- Easting: 508003
- Northing: 6141349
- CRS: UTM Zone 13 NAD 83
- Elevation: 391 m
- Azimuth: 336 °
- Dip: -65 °
- Loc. Confidence: high

#### QA/QC

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

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-06-17T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: While the grade is strong, the narrow width limits the overall materiality of this intercept.

- Positive factor: Strong gold grade \(9.08 g/t\) for orogenic gold.

- Negative factor: Narrow intercept length \(1.0m\) limits overall materiality.

- Negative factor: True width is estimated to be 69-76% of the drilled intercept, not explicitly stated.

Evidence · table

> 9.08

Context: 1.00

### CL26047

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Contact Lake Gold Project · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: CL26047
- Project: Contact Lake Gold Project
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_sk
- Reported Region: Saskatchewan
- Ticker: ROCK

#### Geometry

- Grade: 5.69
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 5 m
- From: 60 m
- To: 65 m
- Hole Depth: 260 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: CL26047:60.00-65.00
- Mining Method: underground

#### Location

- Easting: 508049
- Northing: 6141330
- CRS: UTM Zone 13 NAD 83
- Elevation: 391 m
- Azimuth: 330 °
- Dip: -70 °
- Loc. Confidence: high

#### QA/QC

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

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-06-17T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept provides a moderate gold grade over a good width, contributing positively to the overall understanding of the deposit.

- Positive factor: Moderate gold grade \(5.69 g/t\) over a good width for orogenic gold.

- Negative factor: True width is estimated to be 69-76% of the drilled intercept, not explicitly stated.

Evidence · table

> 5.69

Context: 5.00

### CL26047

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Contact Lake Gold Project · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: CL26047
- Project: Contact Lake Gold Project
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_sk
- Reported Region: Saskatchewan
- Ticker: ROCK

#### Geometry

- Grade: 16.99
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 1.5 m
- From: 106.95 m
- To: 108.45 m
- Hole Depth: 260 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: CL26047:106.95-108.45
- Mining Method: underground

#### Location

- Easting: 508049
- Northing: 6141330
- CRS: UTM Zone 13 NAD 83
- Elevation: 391 m
- Azimuth: 330 °
- Dip: -70 °
- Loc. Confidence: high

#### QA/QC

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

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-06-17T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows an exceptional gold grade, contributing significantly to the overall positive interpretation, despite its narrow width.

- Positive factor: Exceptional gold grade \(16.99 g/t\) for orogenic gold, indicating a high-grade zone.

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

- Negative factor: True width is estimated to be 69-76% of the drilled intercept, not explicitly stated.

Evidence · table

> 16.99

Context: 1.50

### CL26047

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Contact Lake Gold Project · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: CL26047
- Project: Contact Lake Gold Project
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_sk
- Reported Region: Saskatchewan
- Ticker: ROCK

#### Geometry

- Grade: 44
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 0.5 m
- From: 107.45 m
- To: 107.95 m
- Hole Depth: 260 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: CL26047:106.95-108.45
- Mining Method: underground

#### Location

- Easting: 508049
- Northing: 6141330
- CRS: UTM Zone 13 NAD 83
- Elevation: 391 m
- Azimuth: 330 °
- Dip: -70 °
- Loc. Confidence: high

#### QA/QC

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

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-06-17T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This sub-interval shows an exceptional bonanza gold grade, significantly enhancing the positive interpretation of the CL26047 intercept, despite its very narrow width.

- Positive factor: Exceptional bonanza gold grade \(44.0 g/t\) within a high-grade parent interval.

- Positive factor: Confirms a very high-grade core within the broader intercept.

- Negative factor: Very narrow intercept length \(0.5m\) limits overall materiality.

- Negative factor: True width is estimated to be 69-76% of the drilled intercept, not explicitly stated.

Evidence · table

> 44.00

Context: 0.50

### CL26047

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Contact Lake Gold Project · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: CL26047
- Project: Contact Lake Gold Project
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_sk
- Reported Region: Saskatchewan
- Ticker: ROCK

#### Geometry

- Grade: 10.05
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 9.3 m
- From: 221 m
- To: 230.3 m
- Hole Depth: 260 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: CL26047:221.00-230.30
- Mining Method: underground

#### Location

- Easting: 508049
- Northing: 6141330
- CRS: UTM Zone 13 NAD 83
- Elevation: 391 m
- Azimuth: 330 °
- Dip: -70 °
- Loc. Confidence: high

#### QA/QC

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

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-06-17T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows an exceptional gold grade over a moderate width, making it a strong positive result and contributing significantly to the overall interpretation.

- Positive factor: Exceptional gold grade \(10.05 g/t\) over a moderate width \(9.3m\) for orogenic gold.

- Positive factor: Strong grade-thickness product \(93.47 g/t·m\) indicating significant mineralization.

- Negative factor: True width is estimated to be 69-76% of the drilled intercept, not explicitly stated.

Evidence · table

> 10.05

Context: 9.30

### CL26047

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Contact Lake Gold Project · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: CL26047
- Project: Contact Lake Gold Project
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_sk
- Reported Region: Saskatchewan
- Ticker: ROCK

#### Geometry

- Grade: 156.5
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 0.5 m
- From: 229.8 m
- To: 230.3 m
- Hole Depth: 260 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: CL26047:221.00-230.30
- Mining Method: underground

#### Location

- Easting: 508049
- Northing: 6141330
- CRS: UTM Zone 13 NAD 83
- Elevation: 391 m
- Azimuth: 330 °
- Dip: -70 °
- Loc. Confidence: high

#### QA/QC

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

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-06-17T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This sub-interval shows an extremely high bonanza gold grade, making it one of the most significant intercepts in the release and a strong indicator of high-grade mineralization.

- Positive factor: Extremely high bonanza gold grade \(156.5 g/t\) within a high-grade parent interval.

- Positive factor: Exceptional grade-thickness product \(78.25 g/t·m\) despite narrow width.

- Positive factor: Confirms a very high-grade core within the broader intercept.

- Negative factor: Very narrow intercept length \(0.5m\) limits overall materiality.

- Negative factor: True width is estimated to be 69-76% of the drilled intercept, not explicitly stated.

Evidence · table

> 156.50

Context: 0.50

### CL26047

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Contact Lake Gold Project · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: CL26047
- Project: Contact Lake Gold Project
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_sk
- Reported Region: Saskatchewan
- Ticker: ROCK

#### Geometry

- Grade: 27.64
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 3.3 m
- From: 227 m
- To: 230.3 m
- Hole Depth: 260 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: CL26047:221.00-230.30
- Mining Method: underground

#### Location

- Easting: 508049
- Northing: 6141330
- CRS: UTM Zone 13 NAD 83
- Elevation: 391 m
- Azimuth: 330 °
- Dip: -70 °
- Loc. Confidence: high

#### QA/QC

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

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-06-17T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This sub-interval shows an exceptional gold grade, significantly enhancing the positive interpretation of the CL26047 intercept.

- Positive factor: Exceptional gold grade \(27.64 g/t\) over a narrow width, indicating a high-grade core.

- Positive factor: Strong grade-thickness product \(91.21 g/t·m\).

- Negative factor: True width is estimated to be 69-76% of the drilled intercept, not explicitly stated.

Evidence · table

> 27.64

Context: 3.30

### CL26048

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Contact Lake Gold Project · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: CL26048
- Project: Contact Lake Gold Project
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_sk
- Reported Region: Saskatchewan
- Ticker: ROCK

#### Geometry

- Grade: 3.53
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 22.25 m
- From: 30 m
- To: 52.25 m
- Hole Depth: 251 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: CL26048:30.00-52.25
- Mining Method: underground

#### Location

- Easting: 508062
- Northing: 6141374
- CRS: UTM Zone 13 NAD 83
- Elevation: 391 m
- Azimuth: 336 °
- Dip: -65 °
- Loc. Confidence: high

#### QA/QC

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

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-06-17T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a moderate gold grade over a strong width, contributing significantly to the overall positive interpretation of the CL26048 hole.

- Positive factor: Moderate gold grade \(3.53 g/t\) over a strong width \(22.25m\) for orogenic gold.

- Positive factor: Strong grade-thickness product \(78.55 g/t·m\) indicating significant mineralization.

- Negative factor: True width is estimated to be 69-76% of the drilled intercept, not explicitly stated.

Evidence · table

> 3.53

Context: 22.25

### CL26048

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Contact Lake Gold Project · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: CL26048
- Project: Contact Lake Gold Project
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_sk
- Reported Region: Saskatchewan
- Ticker: ROCK

#### Geometry

- Grade: 6.78
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 10.25 m
- From: 42 m
- To: 52.25 m
- Hole Depth: 251 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: CL26048:30.00-52.25
- Mining Method: underground

#### Location

- Easting: 508062
- Northing: 6141374
- CRS: UTM Zone 13 NAD 83
- Elevation: 391 m
- Azimuth: 336 °
- Dip: -65 °
- Loc. Confidence: high

#### QA/QC

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

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-06-17T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This sub-interval shows a strong gold grade over a moderate width, enhancing the overall positive interpretation of the CL26048 intercept.

- Positive factor: Strong gold grade \(6.78 g/t\) over a moderate width, indicating a higher-grade core.

- Positive factor: Strong grade-thickness product \(69.55 g/t·m\).

- Negative factor: True width is estimated to be 69-76% of the drilled intercept, not explicitly stated.

Evidence · table

> 6.78

Context: 10.25

### CL26048

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/trident-resources-intersects-41-46-g-t-over-3-42m-including-81-75-g-t-over-1-73m--7f826f10-a733-40a1-9943-977f6a0a4359#fact-drill-facts-27)

Contact Lake Gold Project · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: CL26048
- Project: Contact Lake Gold Project
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_sk
- Reported Region: Saskatchewan
- Ticker: ROCK

#### Geometry

- Grade: 17.1
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 3.4 m
- From: 50.6 m
- To: 54 m
- Hole Depth: 251 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: CL26048:30.00-52.25
- Mining Method: underground

#### Location

- Easting: 508062
- Northing: 6141374
- CRS: UTM Zone 13 NAD 83
- Elevation: 391 m
- Azimuth: 336 °
- Dip: -65 °
- Loc. Confidence: high

#### QA/QC

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

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-06-17T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This sub-interval shows an exceptional gold grade, significantly enhancing the positive interpretation of the CL26048 intercept.

- Positive factor: Exceptional gold grade \(17.10 g/t\) over a narrow width, indicating a high-grade core.

- Positive factor: Strong grade-thickness product \(58.14 g/t·m\).

- Negative factor: True width is estimated to be 69-76% of the drilled intercept, not explicitly stated.

Evidence · table

> 17.10

Context: 3.40

### CL26048

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/trident-resources-intersects-41-46-g-t-over-3-42m-including-81-75-g-t-over-1-73m--7f826f10-a733-40a1-9943-977f6a0a4359#fact-drill-facts-28)

Contact Lake Gold Project · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: CL26048
- Project: Contact Lake Gold Project
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_sk
- Reported Region: Saskatchewan
- Ticker: ROCK

#### Geometry

- Grade: 112.5
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 0.5 m
- From: 51.19 m
- To: 51.69 m
- Hole Depth: 251 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: CL26048:30.00-52.25
- Mining Method: underground

#### Location

- Easting: 508062
- Northing: 6141374
- CRS: UTM Zone 13 NAD 83
- Elevation: 391 m
- Azimuth: 336 °
- Dip: -65 °
- Loc. Confidence: high

#### QA/QC

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

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-06-17T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This sub-interval shows an extremely high bonanza gold grade, making it one of the most significant intercepts in the release and a strong indicator of high-grade mineralization.

- Positive factor: Extremely high bonanza gold grade \(112.5 g/t\) within a high-grade parent interval.

- Positive factor: Exceptional grade-thickness product \(56.25 g/t·m\) despite narrow width.

- Positive factor: Confirms a very high-grade core within the broader intercept.

- Negative factor: Very narrow intercept length \(0.5m\) limits overall materiality.

- Negative factor: True width is estimated to be 69-76% of the drilled intercept, not explicitly stated.

Evidence · table

> 112.50

Context: 0.50

### CL26048

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/trident-resources-intersects-41-46-g-t-over-3-42m-including-81-75-g-t-over-1-73m--7f826f10-a733-40a1-9943-977f6a0a4359#fact-drill-facts-29)

Contact Lake Gold Project · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: CL26048
- Project: Contact Lake Gold Project
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_sk
- Reported Region: Saskatchewan
- Ticker: ROCK

#### Geometry

- Grade: 6.91
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 6 m
- From: 149 m
- To: 155 m
- Hole Depth: 251 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: CL26048:149.00-155.00
- Mining Method: underground

#### Location

- Easting: 508062
- Northing: 6141374
- CRS: UTM Zone 13 NAD 83
- Elevation: 391 m
- Azimuth: 336 °
- Dip: -65 °
- Loc. Confidence: high

#### QA/QC

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

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-06-17T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a strong gold grade over a good width, contributing positively to the overall understanding of the deposit.

- Positive factor: Strong gold grade \(6.91 g/t\) over a good width for orogenic gold.

- Negative factor: True width is estimated to be 69-76% of the drilled intercept, not explicitly stated.

Evidence · table

> 6.91

Context: 6.00

### CL26048

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/trident-resources-intersects-41-46-g-t-over-3-42m-including-81-75-g-t-over-1-73m--7f826f10-a733-40a1-9943-977f6a0a4359#fact-drill-facts-30)

Contact Lake Gold Project · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: CL26048
- Project: Contact Lake Gold Project
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_sk
- Reported Region: Saskatchewan
- Ticker: ROCK

#### Geometry

- Grade: 7.72
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 6 m
- From: 207 m
- To: 213 m
- Hole Depth: 251 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: CL26048:207.00-213.00
- Mining Method: underground

#### Location

- Easting: 508062
- Northing: 6141374
- CRS: UTM Zone 13 NAD 83
- Elevation: 391 m
- Azimuth: 336 °
- Dip: -65 °
- Loc. Confidence: high

#### QA/QC

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

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-06-17T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a strong gold grade over a good width, contributing positively to the overall understanding of the deposit.

- Positive factor: Strong gold grade \(7.72 g/t\) over a good width for orogenic gold.

- Negative factor: True width is estimated to be 69-76% of the drilled intercept, not explicitly stated.

Evidence · table

> 7.72

Context: 6.00

### CL26048

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/trident-resources-intersects-41-46-g-t-over-3-42m-including-81-75-g-t-over-1-73m--7f826f10-a733-40a1-9943-977f6a0a4359#fact-drill-facts-31)

Contact Lake Gold Project · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: CL26048
- Project: Contact Lake Gold Project
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_sk
- Reported Region: Saskatchewan
- Ticker: ROCK

#### Geometry

- Grade: 19.81
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 2 m
- From: 211 m
- To: 213 m
- Hole Depth: 251 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: CL26048:207.00-213.00
- Mining Method: underground

#### Location

- Easting: 508062
- Northing: 6141374
- CRS: UTM Zone 13 NAD 83
- Elevation: 391 m
- Azimuth: 336 °
- Dip: -65 °
- Loc. Confidence: high

#### QA/QC

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

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-06-17T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This sub-interval shows an exceptional gold grade, significantly enhancing the positive interpretation of the CL26048 intercept.

- Positive factor: Exceptional gold grade \(19.81 g/t\) over a narrow width, indicating a high-grade core.

- Positive factor: Strong grade-thickness product \(39.62 g/t·m\).

- Negative factor: True width is estimated to be 69-76% of the drilled intercept, not explicitly stated.

Evidence · table

> 19.81

Context: 2.00

## How Atlas produces this analysis

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