# Contact Gold Extends X-Ray Zone by 120 Metres in Step-Out Drilling at Green Springs Canonical Atlas analysis: https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/contact-gold-extends-x-ray-zone-by-120-metres-in-step-out-drilling-at-green-spri--1c26aee6-0d99-480c-815e-a9b86e21b8e6 Original source: https://money.tmx.com/en/quote/C/news/8396506170572976/contact-gold-extends-x-ray-zone-by-120-metres-in-step-out-drilling-at-green-spri Publisher: tmx Original announcement: 2023-09-06T10:30:00.000Z Analysis by Minestarters Atlas Atlas analysis published: Unknown date Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date - Company: Contact Gold Corp. - Ticker: C - Exchange: TSX - Region: Nevada - Primary commodity: Gold - Secondary commodities: None reported - Document categories: Drill results, Agreement transaction - Extracted: 2026-09-17 16:25:47 UTC Narrative sentiment: 0.60 · Bullish ## Minestarters Atlas summary Contact Gold has reported successful step-out drill results at the Green Springs project in Nevada, extending the X-Ray zone by 120 metres. The results include several thick, shallow, oxidized gold intercepts, suggesting the zone remains open for further expansion. Reasoning: The release reports significant step-out drill results that extend a known mineralized zone \(X-Ray\) by 120m, demonstrating continuity and expansion potential in an early-stage project. - Positive factor: Step-out drilling successfully extended the X-Ray zone by 120 metres - Positive factor: Consistent shallow, oxidized gold intercepts reported - Positive factor: X-Ray zone remains wide open for expansion to the south, west and northeast - Positive factor: Strategic location near existing mines \(Gold Rock and Pan Mine\) Facts used in scoring: 6 ## Classification and evidence **Step-Out Extension** Polarity: positive Definition: Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit. Why it applies: Drilling extended the X-Ray zone by 120 metres to the west and south. Evidence · text > Contact Gold Extends X-Ray Zone by 120 Metres in Step-Out Drilling **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: Release includes sign-off by a Qualified Person \(Vance Spalding, CPG\). Evidence · text > reviewed and approved by Vance Spalding, CPG, VP Exploration, Contact Gold, who is a “qualified person” **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: Project is located 7 km from Gold Rock and 20 km from Pan Mine. Evidence · text > Green Springs is strategically located 7 km immediately east of the Gold Rock project ## Extracted facts Stored fact records: 6. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record. ## Drill Results (6) ### GS23-13 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/contact-gold-extends-x-ray-zone-by-120-metres-in-step-out-drilling-at-green-spri--1c26aee6-0d99-480c-815e-a9b86e21b8e6#fact-drill-facts-0) Green Springs · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: GS23-13 - Project: Green Springs - Commodity: gold - Region: usa\_nv - Reported Region: usa\_nv - Ticker: C #### Geometry - Grade: 0.86 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 35.05 m - From: 77.72 m - To: 112.77 m - Intercept Depth: 77.72 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: other - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: GS23-13:77.72-112.77 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Location: X-Ray Zone - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2023-09-06T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Solid width intercept in an exploration context. - Positive factor: Thick intercept of 35m Evidence · text > 0.86 g/t Au over 35.05 metres, from a depth of 77.72 metres, in drill hole GS23-13 - oxide #### Tags used in scoring **No QA/QC Disclosure** Polarity: negative Definition: Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document. Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is not true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Green Springs is strategically located 7 km immediately east of the Gold Rock project operated by Calibre Mining Corp." ### GS23-13 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/contact-gold-extends-x-ray-zone-by-120-metres-in-step-out-drilling-at-green-spri--1c26aee6-0d99-480c-815e-a9b86e21b8e6#fact-drill-facts-1) Green Springs · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: GS23-13 - Project: Green Springs - Commodity: gold - Region: usa\_nv - Reported Region: usa\_nv - Ticker: C #### Geometry - Grade: 1.22 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 18.29 m - From: 77.72 m - To: 96.01 m - Intercept Depth: 77.72 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: other - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: GS23-13:77.72-96.01 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Location: X-Ray Zone - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2023-09-06T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Stronger grade within the main intercept. - Positive factor: Higher grade sub-interval Evidence · text > Including: 1.22 g/t Au over 18.29 metres – oxide #### Tags used in scoring **No QA/QC Disclosure** Polarity: negative Definition: Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document. Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is not true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Green Springs is strategically located 7 km immediately east of the Gold Rock project operated by Calibre Mining Corp." ### GS23-14 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/contact-gold-extends-x-ray-zone-by-120-metres-in-step-out-drilling-at-green-spri--1c26aee6-0d99-480c-815e-a9b86e21b8e6#fact-drill-facts-2) Green Springs · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: GS23-14 - Project: Green Springs - Commodity: gold - Region: usa\_nv - Reported Region: usa\_nv - Ticker: C #### Geometry - Grade: 0.8 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 48.77 m - From: 64.01 m - To: 112.78 m - Intercept Depth: 64.01 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: other - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: GS23-14:64.01-112.78 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Location: X-Ray Zone - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2023-09-06T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Significant width provides good continuity signal. - Positive factor: Very wide intercept of 48.77m Evidence · text > 0.80 g/t Au over 48.77 metres , from a depth of 64.01 metres, in drill hole GS23-14 – mixed #### Tags used in scoring **No QA/QC Disclosure** Polarity: negative Definition: Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document. Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is not true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Green Springs is strategically located 7 km immediately east of the Gold Rock project operated by Calibre Mining Corp." ### GS23-14 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/contact-gold-extends-x-ray-zone-by-120-metres-in-step-out-drilling-at-green-spri--1c26aee6-0d99-480c-815e-a9b86e21b8e6#fact-drill-facts-3) Green Springs · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: GS23-14 - Project: Green Springs - Commodity: gold - Region: usa\_nv - Reported Region: usa\_nv - Ticker: C #### Geometry - Grade: 1.91 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 15.24 m - From: 64.01 m - To: 79.25 m - Intercept Depth: 64.01 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: other - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: GS23-14:64.01-79.25 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Location: X-Ray Zone - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2023-09-06T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Stronger grade within the main intercept. - Positive factor: Higher grade sub-interval Evidence · text > Including: 1.91 g/t Au over 15.24 metres – oxide #### Tags used in scoring **No QA/QC Disclosure** Polarity: negative Definition: Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document. Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is not true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Green Springs is strategically located 7 km immediately east of the Gold Rock project operated by Calibre Mining Corp." ### GS23-17 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/contact-gold-extends-x-ray-zone-by-120-metres-in-step-out-drilling-at-green-spri--1c26aee6-0d99-480c-815e-a9b86e21b8e6#fact-drill-facts-4) Green Springs · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: GS23-17 - Project: Green Springs - Commodity: gold - Region: usa\_nv - Reported Region: usa\_nv - Ticker: C #### Geometry - Grade: 0.57 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 18.29 m - From: 36.58 m - To: 54.87 m - Intercept Depth: 36.58 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: other - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: GS23-17:36.58-54.87 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Location: X-Ray Zone - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2023-09-06T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Wide but low-grade intercept. - Positive factor: Wide intercept - Negative factor: Relatively low grade Evidence · text > 0.57 g/t Au over 18.29 metres , from a depth of 36.58 metres, in drill hole GS23-17 - oxide #### Tags used in scoring **No QA/QC Disclosure** Polarity: negative Definition: Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document. Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is not true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Green Springs is strategically located 7 km immediately east of the Gold Rock project operated by Calibre Mining Corp." ### GS23-17 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/contact-gold-extends-x-ray-zone-by-120-metres-in-step-out-drilling-at-green-spri--1c26aee6-0d99-480c-815e-a9b86e21b8e6#fact-drill-facts-5) Green Springs · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: GS23-17 - Project: Green Springs - Commodity: gold - Region: usa\_nv - Reported Region: usa\_nv - Ticker: C #### Geometry - Grade: 1.3 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 3.05 m - From: 36.58 m - To: 39.63 m - Intercept Depth: 36.58 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: other - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: GS23-17:36.58-39.63 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Location: X-Ray Zone - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2023-09-06T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Higher grade sub-interval. - Positive factor: Higher grade sub-interval Evidence · text > Including: 1.30 g/t Au over 3.05 metres – oxide #### Tags used in scoring **No QA/QC Disclosure** Polarity: negative Definition: Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document. Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is not true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Green Springs is strategically located 7 km immediately east of the Gold Rock project operated by Calibre Mining Corp." ## How Atlas produces this analysis Minestarters Atlas uses automated extraction to summarize mining announcements, identify reported measurements, and classify supporting evidence. Sentiment reflects the extracted narrative and classification rules; it is an interpretation, not a reported measurement. Evidence quotes and context are provided where available. Missing data, low-confidence results, and review flags indicate limitations. Check the original publisher announcement before relying on an interpretation.