Contact Gold Reports Q3 2023 Financial and Operating Results

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, Other
Extracted
2026-09-17 15:37:25 UTC

Analysis by Minestarters Atlas

Minestarters Atlas analysis

Summary

Contact Gold reported Q3 2023 financial results alongside significant oxide gold drill results from its Green Springs project in Nevada. The company also received regulatory approval for an expanded Plan of Operations at Green Springs, enabling further drilling.

Reasoning: The release contains significant new drill results from the Green Springs project and a key permitting milestone, offsetting the negative financial results.

Positive factors

  • Strong oxide gold drill intercepts reported at Green Springs
  • Regulatory milestone achieved with approved Plan of Operations expansion
  • Continued funding support from Centerra Gold

Negative factors

  • Reporting of net losses for the nine-month period

Facts used in scoring: 15

Classification and evidence

Step-Out Extensionpositive

Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.

Why it applies: Drill results from the 2023 program at Green Springs demonstrate mineralization in oxide zones.

Evidence · text

“Highlights of oxide gold ("Au") drill results from the 2023 program at Green Springs include”

Permittingpositive · Story-specific tag

No canonical definition is currently available.

Why it applies: Received an approved Record of Decision for expanded Plan of Operations at Green Springs.

Evidence · text

“Received an approved Record of Decision from the U.S. Forest Service Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest on the expanded Plan of Operations at Green Springs”

Extracted facts

Stored fact records: 15. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.

Drill Results (15)

X-Ray GS23-06Green Springs · goldGrade: 1.14Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 27.43 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
X-Ray 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

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
X-Ray GS23-06:16.76-44.19
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

QA/QC Methods
standards

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2023-11-29T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Standard oxide intercept.

Evidence · text

“1.14 g/t Au over 27.43 metres, from a depth of 16.76 metres, in drill hole X-Ray 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 located on Nevada’s Cortez Trend, 7 km immediately east of the Gold Rock project operated by Calibre Mi"

X-Ray GS23-06Green Springs · goldGrade: 1.73Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 10.67 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
X-Ray 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

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

QA/QC Methods
standards

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2023-11-29T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: High-grade inclusion within the main intercept.

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 located on Nevada’s Cortez Trend, 7 km immediately east of the Gold Rock project operated by Calibre Mi"

X-Ray GS23-07Green Springs · goldGrade: 1.97Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 35.05 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
X-Ray 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

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
X-Ray GS23-07:16.76-51.81
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

QA/QC Methods
standards

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2023-11-29T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Strong grade and width combination.

Evidence · text

“1.97 g/t Au over 35.05 metres, from a depth of 16.76 metres, in drill hole X-Ray 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 located on Nevada’s Cortez Trend, 7 km immediately east of the Gold Rock project operated by Calibre Mi"

X-Ray GS23-07Green Springs · goldGrade: 5.06Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 10.67 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
X-Ray 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

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

QA/QC Methods
standards

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2023-11-29T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: High grade inclusion.

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 located on Nevada’s Cortez Trend, 7 km immediately east of the Gold Rock project operated by Calibre Mi"

X-Ray GS23-07Green Springs · goldGrade: 6.96Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 4.57 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
X-Ray 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

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

QA/QC Methods
standards

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2023-11-29T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Bonanza grade inclusion.

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 located on Nevada’s Cortez Trend, 7 km immediately east of the Gold Rock project operated by Calibre Mi"

X-Ray GS23-10Green Springs · goldGrade: 1.9Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 25.91 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
X-Ray 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

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
X-Ray GS23-10:89.92-115.83
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

QA/QC Methods
standards

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2023-11-29T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Solid oxide intercept.

Evidence · text

“1.90 g/t Au over 25.91 metres, from a depth of 89.92 metres, in drill hole X-Ray 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 located on Nevada’s Cortez Trend, 7 km immediately east of the Gold Rock project operated by Calibre Mi"

X-Ray GS23-10Green Springs · goldGrade: 2.5Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 18.29 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
X-Ray 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

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

QA/QC Methods
standards

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2023-11-29T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: High grade inclusion.

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 located on Nevada’s Cortez Trend, 7 km immediately east of the Gold Rock project operated by Calibre Mi"

X-Ray GS23-11Green Springs · goldGrade: 1.41Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 12.19 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
X-Ray 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

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
X-Ray GS23-11:85.34-97.53
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

QA/QC Methods
standards

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2023-11-29T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Moderate oxide intercept.

Evidence · text

“1.41 g/t Au over 12.19 metres, from a depth of 85.34 metres, in drill hole X-Ray 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 located on Nevada’s Cortez Trend, 7 km immediately east of the Gold Rock project operated by Calibre Mi"

X-Ray GS23-11Green Springs · goldGrade: 2.45Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 4.57 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
X-Ray 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

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

QA/QC Methods
standards

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2023-11-29T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: High grade inclusion.

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 located on Nevada’s Cortez Trend, 7 km immediately east of the Gold Rock project operated by Calibre Mi"

X-Ray GS23-12Green Springs · goldGrade: 1.67Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 10.67 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
X-Ray 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

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
X-Ray GS23-12:85.34-96.01
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

QA/QC Methods
standards

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2023-11-29T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Moderate oxide intercept.

Evidence · text

“1.67 g/t Au over 10.67 metres, from a depth of 85.34 metres, in drill hole X-Ray 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 located on Nevada’s Cortez Trend, 7 km immediately east of the Gold Rock project operated by Calibre Mi"

X-Ray GS23-12Green Springs · goldGrade: 2.03Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 7.62 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
X-Ray 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

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

QA/QC Methods
standards

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2023-11-29T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: High grade inclusion.

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 located on Nevada’s Cortez Trend, 7 km immediately east of the Gold Rock project operated by Calibre Mi"

X-Ray GS23-13Green Springs · goldGrade: 0.86Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 35.05 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
X-Ray 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

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
X-Ray GS23-13:77.72-112.77
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

QA/QC Methods
standards

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2023-11-29T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Lower grade intercept.

Evidence · text

“0.86 g/t Au over 35.05 metres, from a depth of 77.72 metres, in drill hole X-Ray GS23-13”

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 located on Nevada’s Cortez Trend, 7 km immediately east of the Gold Rock project operated by Calibre Mi"

X-Ray GS23-13Green Springs · goldGrade: 1.22Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 18.29 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
X-Ray 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

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

QA/QC Methods
standards

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2023-11-29T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: High grade inclusion.

Evidence · text

“Including:1.22 g/t Au over 18.29 metres”

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 located on Nevada’s Cortez Trend, 7 km immediately east of the Gold Rock project operated by Calibre Mi"

Echo GS23-03Green Springs · goldGrade: 0.77Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 19.81 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
Echo 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
Echo GS23-03:94.49-114.3
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

QA/QC Methods
standards

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2023-11-29T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Low grade intercept.

Evidence · text

“0.77 g/t Au over 19.81 metres, from a depth of 94.49 metres, in drill hole Echo GS23-03 – 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 located on Nevada’s Cortez Trend, 7 km immediately east of the Gold Rock project operated by Calibre Mi"

Echo GS23-04Green Springs · goldGrade: 0.38Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 39.62 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
Echo 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
Echo GS23-04:83.82-123.44
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

QA/QC Methods
standards

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2023-11-29T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Low grade intercept.

Evidence · text

“0.38 g/t Au over 39.62 metres, from a depth of 83.82 metres, in drill hole Echo GS23-04 – 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 located on Nevada’s Cortez Trend, 7 km immediately east of the Gold Rock project operated by Calibre Mi"

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