Contact Gold Wraps up Impactful 2023 Program at Green Springs
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, Agreement transaction, Permitting
- Extracted
- 2026-09-17 16:22:01 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Contact Gold completed its 2023 exploration program at the Green Springs gold project in Nevada, reporting high-grade oxidized gold intercepts that expanded the X-Ray zone footprint. The company also secured a permit expansion and increased its property size by 19%.
Reasoning: The release reports strong drill results that expand the footprint of the X-Ray zone and includes significant corporate milestones like permit expansion and property growth.
Positive factors
- Significant footprint expansion at X-Ray zone
- High-grade oxidized intercepts reported
- Permit expansion secured
- Property size increased by 19%
Facts used in scoring: 13
Classification and evidence
Step-Out Extensionpositive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Why it applies: Drilling at the X-Ray Zone significantly expanded the footprint of the zone.
Evidence · text
“Drilling at the X-Ray Zone significantly expanded the footprint of the zone”
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 and 20 km from the Pan Mine.
Evidence · text
“Green Springs is strategically located 7 km immediately east of the Gold Rock project”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 13. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (13)
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
- Deposit Type
- other
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- GS23-06:16.76-44.19
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2023-10-24T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Standard grade intercept for an early-stage exploration project.
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
- Deposit Type
- other
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2023-10-24T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Higher grade sub-interval within GS23-06.
Evidence · text
“Including 1.73 g/t Au over 10.67 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 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
- Deposit Type
- other
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- GS23-07:16.76-51.81
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2023-10-24T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Solid width and grade intercept.
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
- Deposit Type
- other
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2023-10-24T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: High grade sub-interval.
Evidence · text
“Including 5.06 g/t Au over 10.67 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 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
- Deposit Type
- other
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2023-10-24T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: High grade sub-interval.
Evidence · text
“Including : 6.96 g/t Au over 4.57 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 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
- Deposit Type
- other
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- GS23-10:89.92-115.83
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2023-10-24T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Standard grade 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
- Deposit Type
- other
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2023-10-24T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Higher grade sub-interval.
Evidence · text
“Including: 2.50 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 strategically located 7 km immediately east of the Gold Rock project operated by Calibre Mining Corp."
GS23-13Green Springs · goldGrade: 0.86Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 35.05 mView all detailsHide details
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
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- GS23-13:77.72-112.77
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2023-10-24T00:00:00.000Z
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 GS23-13 - 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."
GS23-13Green Springs · goldGrade: 1.22Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 18.29 mView all detailsHide details
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
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2023-10-24T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Higher grade sub-interval.
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 strategically located 7 km immediately east of the Gold Rock project operated by Calibre Mining Corp."
GS23-14Green Springs · goldGrade: 0.8Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 48.77 mView all detailsHide details
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
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- GS23-14:64.01-112.78
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2023-10-24T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Lower grade intercept.
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 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."
GS23-14Green Springs · goldGrade: 1.91Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 15.24 mView all detailsHide details
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
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2023-10-24T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Higher grade sub-interval.
Evidence · text
“Including : 1.91 g/t Au over 15.24 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."
GS23-03Green Springs · goldGrade: 0.77Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 19.81 mView all detailsHide details
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
- Deposit Type
- other
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- GS23-03:94.49-114.3
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2023-10-24T00:00:00.000Z
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 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 strategically located 7 km immediately east of the Gold Rock project operated by Calibre Mining Corp."
GS23-04Green Springs · goldGrade: 0.38Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 39.62 mView all detailsHide details
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
- Deposit Type
- other
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- GS23-04:83.82-123.44
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2023-10-24T00:00:00.000Z
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 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 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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