# Contact Gold Hits 5.06 G/T Oxide Gold Over 10.7 Metres, Within 1.97 G/T AU Over 35.1 Metres at Green Springs Canonical Atlas analysis: https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/contact-gold-hits-5-06-g-t-oxide-gold-over-10-7-metres-within-1-97-g-t-au-over-3--eaf29b2d-76a2-445b-8942-6ad8d999aad4 Original source: https://money.tmx.com/en/quote/C/news/8119463884969949/contact-gold-hits-5-06-g-t-oxide-gold-over-10-7-metres-within-1-97-g-t-au-over-3 Publisher: tmx Original announcement: 2023-07-27T10:30:00.000Z 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, Other - Extracted: 2026-09-17 15:45:23 UTC Narrative sentiment: 0.80 · Bullish ## Minestarters Atlas summary Contact Gold has announced its first drill results from the 2023 exploration program at the Green Springs gold project in Nevada. The results highlight high-grade oxide gold intercepts in the X-Ray Zone, including 5.06 g/t Au over 10.67m, demonstrating step-out extension and exploration potential. Reasoning: First drill results from the 2023 program show strong oxide gold intercepts, including a 5.06 g/t Au interval, confirming exploration potential in the X-Ray zone. - Positive factor: High-grade oxide intercepts in X-Ray zone - Positive factor: Step-out drilling extending mineralization - Positive factor: Near-surface target with continuity Facts used in scoring: 8 ## Classification and evidence **Step-Out Extension** Polarity: positive Definition: Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit. Why it applies: Results from step-out holes extend mineralization to the east and southeast from 2021 discovery holes. Evidence · text > These new results further extend mineralization to the east and southeast from the 2021 discovery holes **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 names a Qualified Person \(Vance Spalding, CPG\) who reviewed and approved the technical information. Evidence · text > reviewed and approved by Vance Spalding, CPG, VP Exploration, Contact Gold, who is a “qualified person” **Bonanza Intercept** Polarity: positive Definition: Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm. Why it applies: The 5.06 g/t Au over 10.67m intercept is high grade for an oxide gold target. Evidence · text > 5.06 g/t Au over 10.67 metres ## Extracted facts Stored fact records: 8. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record. ## Drill Results (8) ### GS23-06 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/contact-gold-hits-5-06-g-t-oxide-gold-over-10-7-metres-within-1-97-g-t-au-over-3--eaf29b2d-76a2-445b-8942-6ad8d999aad4#fact-drill-facts-0) Green Springs · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: GS23-06 - Project: Green Springs - Commodity: gold - Region: usa\_nv - Reported Region: usa\_nv - Ticker: C #### Geometry - Grade: 1.14 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 27.43 m - From: 16.76 m - To: 44.2 m - Intercept Depth: 16.76 m #### Classification - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: GS23-06:16.76-44.2 #### QA/QC - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2023-07-27T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Solid oxide intercept in a step-out hole. - Positive factor: Thick intercept Evidence · text > 1.14 g/t Au over 27.43 metres , from a depth of 16.76 metres, in drill hole GS23-06 - 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: "Contact Gold is the project operator for the planned 4,500 metres of reverse circulation \(RC\) drilling." ### GS23-06 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/contact-gold-hits-5-06-g-t-oxide-gold-over-10-7-metres-within-1-97-g-t-au-over-3--eaf29b2d-76a2-445b-8942-6ad8d999aad4#fact-drill-facts-1) Green Springs · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: GS23-06 - Project: Green Springs - Commodity: gold - Region: usa\_nv - Reported Region: usa\_nv - Ticker: C #### Geometry - Grade: 1.73 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 10.67 m - From: 27.43 m - To: 38.1 m - Intercept Depth: 27.43 m #### Classification - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: GS23-06:27.43-38.1 #### QA/QC - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2023-07-27T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Stronger grade within the main intercept. - Positive factor: Higher grade sub-interval Evidence · text > Including: 1.73 g/t Au over 10.67 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: "Contact Gold is the project operator for the planned 4,500 metres of reverse circulation \(RC\) drilling." ### GS23-07 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/contact-gold-hits-5-06-g-t-oxide-gold-over-10-7-metres-within-1-97-g-t-au-over-3--eaf29b2d-76a2-445b-8942-6ad8d999aad4#fact-drill-facts-2) Green Springs · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: GS23-07 - Project: Green Springs - Commodity: gold - Region: usa\_nv - Reported Region: usa\_nv - Ticker: C #### Geometry - Grade: 1.97 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 35.05 m - From: 16.76 m - To: 51.82 m - Intercept Depth: 16.76 m #### Classification - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: GS23-07:16.76-51.82 #### QA/QC - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2023-07-27T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Strong continuous oxide mineralization. - Positive factor: Significant width and grade Evidence · text > 1.97 g/t Au over 35.05 metres , from a depth of 16.76 metres, in drill hole GS23-07 – 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: "Contact Gold is the project operator for the planned 4,500 metres of reverse circulation \(RC\) drilling." ### GS23-07 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/contact-gold-hits-5-06-g-t-oxide-gold-over-10-7-metres-within-1-97-g-t-au-over-3--eaf29b2d-76a2-445b-8942-6ad8d999aad4#fact-drill-facts-3) Green Springs · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: GS23-07 - Project: Green Springs - Commodity: gold - Region: usa\_nv - Reported Region: usa\_nv - Ticker: C #### Geometry - Grade: 5.06 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 10.67 m - From: 39.62 m - To: 50.29 m - Intercept Depth: 39.62 m #### Classification - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: GS23-07:39.62-50.29 #### QA/QC - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2023-07-27T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: High grade intercept within the X-Ray zone. - Positive factor: Bonanza grade intercept Evidence · text > Including: 5.06 g/t Au over 10.67 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: "Contact Gold is the project operator for the planned 4,500 metres of reverse circulation \(RC\) drilling." ### GS23-07 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/contact-gold-hits-5-06-g-t-oxide-gold-over-10-7-metres-within-1-97-g-t-au-over-3--eaf29b2d-76a2-445b-8942-6ad8d999aad4#fact-drill-facts-4) Green Springs · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: GS23-07 - Project: Green Springs - Commodity: gold - Region: usa\_nv - Reported Region: usa\_nv - Ticker: C #### Geometry - Grade: 6.96 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 4.57 m - From: 44.2 m - To: 48.77 m - Intercept Depth: 44.2 m #### Classification - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: GS23-07:44.2-48.77 #### QA/QC - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2023-07-27T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Exceptional grade intercept. - Positive factor: Very high grade Evidence · text > Including: 6.96 g/t Au over 4.57 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: "Contact Gold is the project operator for the planned 4,500 metres of reverse circulation \(RC\) drilling." ### GS23-03 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/contact-gold-hits-5-06-g-t-oxide-gold-over-10-7-metres-within-1-97-g-t-au-over-3--eaf29b2d-76a2-445b-8942-6ad8d999aad4#fact-drill-facts-5) Green Springs · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: GS23-03 - Project: Green Springs - Commodity: gold - Region: usa\_nv - Reported Region: usa\_nv - Ticker: C #### Geometry - Grade: 0.77 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 19.81 m - From: 94.49 m - To: 114.3 m - Intercept Depth: 94.49 m #### Classification - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: GS23-03:94.49-114.3 #### QA/QC - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2023-07-27T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Moderate grade intercept in the Echo zone. - Positive factor: Good width Evidence · text > 0.77 g/t Au over 19.81 metres, from a depth of 94.49 metres, in drill hole GS23-03 – 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: "Contact Gold is the project operator for the planned 4,500 metres of reverse circulation \(RC\) drilling." ### GS23-03 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/contact-gold-hits-5-06-g-t-oxide-gold-over-10-7-metres-within-1-97-g-t-au-over-3--eaf29b2d-76a2-445b-8942-6ad8d999aad4#fact-drill-facts-6) Green Springs · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: GS23-03 - Project: Green Springs - Commodity: gold - Region: usa\_nv - Reported Region: usa\_nv - Ticker: C #### Geometry - Grade: 1.45 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 3.05 m - From: 105.16 m - To: 108.2 m - Intercept Depth: 105.16 m #### Classification - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: GS23-03:105.16-108.2 #### QA/QC - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2023-07-27T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Narrower high-grade sub-interval. - Positive factor: Higher grade sub-interval Evidence · table > 1.45 Context: 19.81 #### 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: "Contact Gold is the project operator for the planned 4,500 metres of reverse circulation \(RC\) drilling." ### GS23-04 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/contact-gold-hits-5-06-g-t-oxide-gold-over-10-7-metres-within-1-97-g-t-au-over-3--eaf29b2d-76a2-445b-8942-6ad8d999aad4#fact-drill-facts-7) Green Springs · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: GS23-04 - Project: Green Springs - Commodity: gold - Region: usa\_nv - Reported Region: usa\_nv - Ticker: C #### Geometry - Grade: 0.38 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 39.62 m - From: 83.82 m - To: 123.44 m - Intercept Depth: 83.82 m #### Classification - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: GS23-04:83.82-123.44 #### QA/QC - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2023-07-27T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Low grade but wide intercept. - Positive factor: Wide intercept Evidence · text > 0.38 g/t Au over 39.62 metres , from a depth of 83.82 metres, in drill hole GS23-04 – 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: "Contact Gold is the project operator for the planned 4,500 metres of reverse circulation \(RC\) drilling." ## 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.