Contact Gold Receives Approval for Expanded Plan of Operations Permit for the Green Springs Gold Project, Nevada
Original announcement by tmx on
- Company
- Contact Gold Corp.
- Ticker
- C
- Exchange
- TSX
- Region
- Nevada
- Primary commodity
- Gold
- Secondary commodities
- None reported
- Document categories
- Drill results, Permitting
- Extracted
- 2026-09-17 15:43:08 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Contact Gold has received an expanded Plan of Operations permit from the U.S. Forest Service for the Green Springs Gold Project in Nevada, significantly increasing the permitted exploration disturbance area. The permit allows drilling at new high-priority targets including the Whiskey and Foxtrot targets. The company also reported high-grade 2023 drill results from the X-Ray Zone.
Reasoning: The announcement combines a significant regulatory milestone (permit expansion) with high-grade drill results that support the exploration strategy.
Positive factors
- Permit expansion allows drilling in new high-priority targets (Whiskey, Foxtrot)
- Strong 2023 drill results in X-Ray Zone
- Expansion of permitted disturbance area from 75 to 150 acres
Facts used in scoring: 11
Classification and evidence
Step-Out Extensionpositive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Why it applies: Permit expansion allows drilling in areas not covered under the original Plan of Operations, including new targets.
Evidence · text
“allow the Company to ramp up drilling across additional areas of the property that were not covered under the original Plan of Operations.”
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
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 Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: Project is located 7 km from the Gold Rock project operated by Calibre Mining.
Evidence · text
“strategically located 7 km immediately east of the Gold Rock project”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 11. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (11)
GS23-06Green Springs · goldGrade: 1.14Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 27.43 mView all detailsHide details
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
- 44.19 m
- Intercept Depth
- 16.76 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- GS23-06:16.76-44.19
QA/QC
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2023-10-04T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Solid intercept in the X-Ray Zone.
Positive factors
- Significant width of 27.43m
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 Disclosurenegative
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 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: "Green Springs is strategically located 7 km immediately east of the Gold Rock project operated by Calibre Mining Corp."
GS23-06Green Springs · goldGrade: 1.73Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 10.67 mView all detailsHide details
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
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
QA/QC
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2023-10-04T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Sub-interval of GS23-06.
Evidence · text
“Including: 1.73 g/t Au over 10.67 metres – oxide”
Tags used in scoring
No QA/QC Disclosurenegative
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 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: "Green Springs is strategically located 7 km immediately east of the Gold Rock project operated by Calibre Mining Corp."
GS23-07Green Springs · goldGrade: 1.97Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 35.05 mView all detailsHide details
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
- 51.81 m
- Intercept Depth
- 16.76 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- GS23-07:16.76-51.81
QA/QC
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2023-10-04T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Strong width in the X-Ray Zone.
Positive factors
- Wide intercept of 35.05m
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 Disclosurenegative
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 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: "Green Springs is strategically located 7 km immediately east of the Gold Rock project operated by Calibre Mining Corp."
GS23-07Green Springs · goldGrade: 5.06Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 10.67 mView all detailsHide details
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
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
QA/QC
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2023-10-04T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: High grade sub-interval.
Positive factors
- High grade intercept
Evidence · text
“Including: 5.06 g/t Au over 10.67 metres – oxide”
Tags used in scoring
No QA/QC Disclosurenegative
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 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: "Green Springs is strategically located 7 km immediately east of the Gold Rock project operated by Calibre Mining Corp."
GS23-07Green Springs · goldGrade: 6.96Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 4.57 mView all detailsHide details
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
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
QA/QC
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2023-10-04T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Very high grade sub-interval.
Positive factors
- Bonanza grade
Evidence · text
“Including: 6.96 g/t Au over 4.57 metres – oxide”
Tags used in scoring
No QA/QC Disclosurenegative
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 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: "Green Springs is strategically located 7 km immediately east of the Gold Rock project operated by Calibre Mining Corp."
GS23-10Green Springs · goldGrade: 1.9Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 25.91 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- GS23-10
- Project
- Green Springs
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_nv
- Reported Region
- usa_nv
- Ticker
- C
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.9
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 25.91 m
- From
- 89.92 m
- To
- 115.83 m
- Intercept Depth
- 89.92 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- GS23-10:89.92-115.83
QA/QC
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2023-10-04T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Solid width intercept.
Evidence · text
“1.90 g/t Au over 25.91 metres, from a depth of 89.92 metres, in drill hole GS23-10 - oxide”
Tags used in scoring
No QA/QC Disclosurenegative
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 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: "Green Springs is strategically located 7 km immediately east of the Gold Rock project operated by Calibre Mining Corp."
GS23-10Green Springs · goldGrade: 2.5Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 18.29 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- GS23-10
- Project
- Green Springs
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_nv
- Reported Region
- usa_nv
- Ticker
- C
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.5
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 18.29 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
QA/QC
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2023-10-04T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: High grade sub-interval.
Evidence · text
“Including: 2.50 g/t Au over 18.29 metres – oxide”
Tags used in scoring
No QA/QC Disclosurenegative
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 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: "Green Springs is strategically located 7 km immediately east of the Gold Rock project operated by Calibre Mining Corp."
GS23-11Green Springs · goldGrade: 1.41Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 12.19 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- GS23-11
- Project
- Green Springs
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_nv
- Reported Region
- usa_nv
- Ticker
- C
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.41
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 12.19 m
- From
- 85.34 m
- To
- 97.53 m
- Intercept Depth
- 85.34 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- GS23-11:85.34-97.53
QA/QC
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2023-10-04T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Moderate intercept.
Evidence · text
“1.41 g/t Au over 12.19 metres , from a depth of 85.34 metres, in drill hole GS23-11 - oxide”
Tags used in scoring
No QA/QC Disclosurenegative
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 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: "Green Springs is strategically located 7 km immediately east of the Gold Rock project operated by Calibre Mining Corp."
GS23-11Green Springs · goldGrade: 2.45Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 4.57 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- GS23-11
- Project
- Green Springs
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_nv
- Reported Region
- usa_nv
- Ticker
- C
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.45
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 4.57 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
QA/QC
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2023-10-04T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: High grade sub-interval.
Evidence · text
“Including: 2.45 g/t Au over 4.57 metres – oxide”
Tags used in scoring
No QA/QC Disclosurenegative
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 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: "Green Springs is strategically located 7 km immediately east of the Gold Rock project operated by Calibre Mining Corp."
GS23-12Green Springs · goldGrade: 1.67Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 10.67 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- GS23-12
- Project
- Green Springs
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_nv
- Reported Region
- usa_nv
- Ticker
- C
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.67
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 10.67 m
- From
- 85.34 m
- To
- 96.01 m
- Intercept Depth
- 85.34 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- GS23-12:85.34-96.01
QA/QC
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2023-10-04T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Moderate intercept.
Evidence · text
“1.67 g/t Au over 10.67 metres , from a depth of 85.34 metres, in drill hole GS23-12 - oxide”
Tags used in scoring
No QA/QC Disclosurenegative
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 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: "Green Springs is strategically located 7 km immediately east of the Gold Rock project operated by Calibre Mining Corp."
GS23-12Green Springs · goldGrade: 2.03Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 7.62 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- GS23-12
- Project
- Green Springs
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_nv
- Reported Region
- usa_nv
- Ticker
- C
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.03
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 7.62 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
QA/QC
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2023-10-04T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: High grade sub-interval.
Evidence · text
“Including: 2.03 g/t Au over 7.62 metres – oxide”
Tags used in scoring
No QA/QC Disclosurenegative
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 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: "Green Springs is strategically located 7 km immediately east of the Gold Rock project operated by Calibre Mining Corp."
How Atlas produces this analysis
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