# Contact Gold Receives Approval for Expanded Plan of Operations Permit for the Green Springs Gold Project, Nevada Canonical Atlas analysis: https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/contact-gold-receives-approval-for-expanded-plan-of-operations-permit-for-the-gr--9264411e-7c32-4556-a37a-c67c43408773 Original source: https://money.tmx.com/en/quote/C/news/5530922283265616/contact-gold-receives-approval-for-expanded-plan-of-operations-permit-for-the-gr Publisher: tmx Original announcement: 2023-10-04T10:30:00.000Z 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, Permitting - Extracted: 2026-09-17 15:43:08 UTC Narrative sentiment: 0.60 · Bullish ## Minestarters Atlas 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 factor: Permit expansion allows drilling in new high-priority targets \(Whiskey, Foxtrot\) - Positive factor: Strong 2023 drill results in X-Ray Zone - Positive factor: Expansion of permitted disturbance area from 75 to 150 acres Facts used in scoring: 11 ## Classification and evidence **Step-Out Extension** Polarity: positive Definition: 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 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 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) ### GS23-06 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/contact-gold-receives-approval-for-expanded-plan-of-operations-permit-for-the-gr--9264411e-7c32-4556-a37a-c67c43408773#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: 44.19 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 factor: 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 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." ### GS23-06 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/contact-gold-receives-approval-for-expanded-plan-of-operations-permit-for-the-gr--9264411e-7c32-4556-a37a-c67c43408773#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 #### 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 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." ### GS23-07 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/contact-gold-receives-approval-for-expanded-plan-of-operations-permit-for-the-gr--9264411e-7c32-4556-a37a-c67c43408773#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: 51.81 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 factor: 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 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." ### GS23-07 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/contact-gold-receives-approval-for-expanded-plan-of-operations-permit-for-the-gr--9264411e-7c32-4556-a37a-c67c43408773#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 #### 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 factor: High 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: "Green Springs is strategically located 7 km immediately east of the Gold Rock project operated by Calibre Mining Corp." ### GS23-07 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/contact-gold-receives-approval-for-expanded-plan-of-operations-permit-for-the-gr--9264411e-7c32-4556-a37a-c67c43408773#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 #### 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 factor: Bonanza 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: "Green Springs is strategically located 7 km immediately east of the Gold Rock project operated by Calibre Mining Corp." ### GS23-10 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/contact-gold-receives-approval-for-expanded-plan-of-operations-permit-for-the-gr--9264411e-7c32-4556-a37a-c67c43408773#fact-drill-facts-5) Green Springs · gold #### 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 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." ### GS23-10 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/contact-gold-receives-approval-for-expanded-plan-of-operations-permit-for-the-gr--9264411e-7c32-4556-a37a-c67c43408773#fact-drill-facts-6) Green Springs · gold #### 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 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." ### GS23-11 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/contact-gold-receives-approval-for-expanded-plan-of-operations-permit-for-the-gr--9264411e-7c32-4556-a37a-c67c43408773#fact-drill-facts-7) Green Springs · gold #### 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 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." ### GS23-11 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/contact-gold-receives-approval-for-expanded-plan-of-operations-permit-for-the-gr--9264411e-7c32-4556-a37a-c67c43408773#fact-drill-facts-8) Green Springs · gold #### 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 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." ### GS23-12 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/contact-gold-receives-approval-for-expanded-plan-of-operations-permit-for-the-gr--9264411e-7c32-4556-a37a-c67c43408773#fact-drill-facts-9) Green Springs · gold #### 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 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." ### GS23-12 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/contact-gold-receives-approval-for-expanded-plan-of-operations-permit-for-the-gr--9264411e-7c32-4556-a37a-c67c43408773#fact-drill-facts-10) Green Springs · gold #### 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 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.