Eagle Plains Expands George Lake Deposit Mineralization, Reports 3.48% Zn+Pb over 45.1m in Step-out Drilling

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Company
Eagle Plains Resources Ltd.
Ticker
EPL
Exchange
TSX
Region
Saskatchewan
Primary commodity
Zinc
Secondary commodities
Lead, Silver
Document categories
Drill results, Other
Extracted
2026-09-13 22:38:58 UTC

Analysis by Minestarters Atlas

Minestarters Atlas analysis

Summary

Eagle Plains Resources reported successful step-out drilling at the George Lake Project in Saskatchewan, intersecting Zn-Pb mineralization approximately 180m below historical intercepts. The results, including a 45.1m intercept at 3.14% Zn and 0.34% Pb, confirm the predictable orientation of the stratiform deposit and demonstrate down-dip extension.

Reasoning: Successful step-out drilling at George Lake project confirmed down-dip extension of Zn-Pb mineralization with consistent grades.

Positive factors

  • Step-out drilling successfully extended mineralization down-dip by 180m
  • Grades remain consistent with historical stratiform mineralization
  • Mineralization remains open along strike and to depth
  • QA/QC disclosed with QP sign-off

Negative factors

  • True width not yet determined

Facts used in scoring: 24

Classification and evidence

Step-Out Extensionpositive

Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.

Why it applies: Drilling successfully intersected mineralization in aggressive step-out holes, extending the down-dip extent by 180m.

Evidence · text

“successfully intersected sphalerite (Zn) and galena (Pb) in aggressive step-out holes”

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: Technical information reviewed and approved by a Qualified Person (C.C. Downie, P.Geo).

Evidence · text

“reviewed and approved by C.C. Downie, P.Geo.”

Apparent Width Onlynegative

Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.

Why it applies: All drill indicated intercepts are reported as core length and true thickness is yet to be determined.

Evidence · text

“All drill indicated intercepts as reported in this news release are measured along core length and true thickness is yet to be determined.”

Extracted facts

Stored fact records: 24. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.

Drill Results (24)

GL26001George Lake · zincGrade: 2.48Grade Unit: %Intercept: 55.2 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
GL26001
Project
George Lake
Commodity
zinc
Region
canada_sk
Reported Region
canada_sk
Ticker
EPL

Geometry

Grade
2.48
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
55.2 m
From
480.9 m
To
536.1 m
Hole Depth
580 m
Intercept Depth
480.9 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
GL26001:480.9-536.1
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Easting
574919
Northing
6370769
CRS
NAD83 UTM Zone 13N
Azimuth
311 °
Dip
-62 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

QP Signed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-05-07T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Standard intercept in a step-out hole confirming continuity.

Positive factors

  • Consistent with historical stratiform mineralization

Negative factors

  • True width not yet determined

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: "2026 Highlights DDH GL26002 returns 45.1m @ 3.14% Zn/0.34% Pb (420m vertical depth from surface) 2026 drilling confirms "

GL26001George Lake · leadGrade: 0.25Grade Unit: %Intercept: 55.2 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
GL26001
Project
George Lake
Commodity
lead
Region
canada_sk
Reported Region
canada_sk
Ticker
EPL

Geometry

Grade
0.25
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
55.2 m
From
480.9 m
To
536.1 m
Hole Depth
580 m
Intercept Depth
480.9 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
GL26001:480.9-536.1
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Easting
574919
Northing
6370769
CRS
NAD83 UTM Zone 13N
Azimuth
311 °
Dip
-62 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

QP Signed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-05-07T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Part of a consistent Zn-Pb intercept.

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: "2026 Highlights DDH GL26002 returns 45.1m @ 3.14% Zn/0.34% Pb (420m vertical depth from surface) 2026 drilling confirms "

GL26001George Lake · zincGrade: 4.66Grade Unit: %Intercept: 8.9 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
GL26001
Project
George Lake
Commodity
zinc
Region
canada_sk
Reported Region
canada_sk
Ticker
EPL

Geometry

Grade
4.66
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
8.9 m
From
502.1 m
To
511 m
Hole Depth
580 m
Intercept Depth
502.1 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
GL26001:502.1-511
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Easting
574919
Northing
6370769
CRS
NAD83 UTM Zone 13N
Azimuth
311 °
Dip
-62 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

QP Signed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-05-07T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Strong grade sub-interval within the main intercept.

Positive factors

  • High grade sub-interval

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: "2026 Highlights DDH GL26002 returns 45.1m @ 3.14% Zn/0.34% Pb (420m vertical depth from surface) 2026 drilling confirms "

GL26001George Lake · leadGrade: 0.58Grade Unit: %Intercept: 8.9 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
GL26001
Project
George Lake
Commodity
lead
Region
canada_sk
Reported Region
canada_sk
Ticker
EPL

Geometry

Grade
0.58
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
8.9 m
From
502.1 m
To
511 m
Hole Depth
580 m
Intercept Depth
502.1 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
GL26001:502.1-511
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Easting
574919
Northing
6370769
CRS
NAD83 UTM Zone 13N
Azimuth
311 °
Dip
-62 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

QP Signed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-05-07T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: High grade sub-interval for lead.

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: "2026 Highlights DDH GL26002 returns 45.1m @ 3.14% Zn/0.34% Pb (420m vertical depth from surface) 2026 drilling confirms "

GL26002George Lake · zincGrade: 3.14Grade Unit: %Intercept: 45.1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
GL26002
Project
George Lake
Commodity
zinc
Region
canada_sk
Reported Region
canada_sk
Ticker
EPL

Geometry

Grade
3.14
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
45.1 m
From
472 m
To
517.1 m
Hole Depth
550 m
Intercept Depth
472 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
GL26002:472-517.1
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Easting
574767
Northing
6370645
CRS
NAD83 UTM Zone 13N
Azimuth
319 °
Dip
-62 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

QP Signed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-05-07T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Strong intercept confirming down-dip extension.

Positive factors

  • Significant width and grade
  • Step-out success

Negative factors

  • True width not yet determined

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: "2026 Highlights DDH GL26002 returns 45.1m @ 3.14% Zn/0.34% Pb (420m vertical depth from surface) 2026 drilling confirms "

GL26002George Lake · leadGrade: 0.34Grade Unit: %Intercept: 45.1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
GL26002
Project
George Lake
Commodity
lead
Region
canada_sk
Reported Region
canada_sk
Ticker
EPL

Geometry

Grade
0.34
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
45.1 m
From
472 m
To
517.1 m
Hole Depth
550 m
Intercept Depth
472 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
GL26002:472-517.1
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Easting
574767
Northing
6370645
CRS
NAD83 UTM Zone 13N
Azimuth
319 °
Dip
-62 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

QP Signed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-05-07T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Part of a significant Zn-Pb intercept.

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: "2026 Highlights DDH GL26002 returns 45.1m @ 3.14% Zn/0.34% Pb (420m vertical depth from surface) 2026 drilling confirms "

GL26002George Lake · zincGrade: 4.45Grade Unit: %Intercept: 18 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
GL26002
Project
George Lake
Commodity
zinc
Region
canada_sk
Reported Region
canada_sk
Ticker
EPL

Geometry

Grade
4.45
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
18 m
From
480 m
To
498 m
Hole Depth
550 m
Intercept Depth
480 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
GL26002:480-498
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Easting
574767
Northing
6370645
CRS
NAD83 UTM Zone 13N
Azimuth
319 °
Dip
-62 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

QP Signed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-05-07T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Strong high-grade sub-interval.

Positive factors

  • High grade sub-interval

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: "2026 Highlights DDH GL26002 returns 45.1m @ 3.14% Zn/0.34% Pb (420m vertical depth from surface) 2026 drilling confirms "

GL26002George Lake · leadGrade: 0.61Grade Unit: %Intercept: 18 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
GL26002
Project
George Lake
Commodity
lead
Region
canada_sk
Reported Region
canada_sk
Ticker
EPL

Geometry

Grade
0.61
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
18 m
From
480 m
To
498 m
Hole Depth
550 m
Intercept Depth
480 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
GL26002:480-498
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Easting
574767
Northing
6370645
CRS
NAD83 UTM Zone 13N
Azimuth
319 °
Dip
-62 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

QP Signed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-05-07T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: High grade sub-interval for lead.

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: "2026 Highlights DDH GL26002 returns 45.1m @ 3.14% Zn/0.34% Pb (420m vertical depth from surface) 2026 drilling confirms "

GL26003George Lake · zincGrade: 2.17Grade Unit: %Intercept: 41 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
GL26003
Project
George Lake
Commodity
zinc
Region
canada_sk
Reported Region
canada_sk
Ticker
EPL

Geometry

Grade
2.17
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
41 m
From
402 m
To
443 m
Hole Depth
461 m
Intercept Depth
402 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
GL26003:402-443
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Easting
575071
Northing
6370873
CRS
NAD83 UTM Zone 13N
Azimuth
311 °
Dip
-58 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

QP Signed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-05-07T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Moderate grade intercept confirming extension.

Negative factors

  • True width not yet determined

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: "2026 Highlights DDH GL26002 returns 45.1m @ 3.14% Zn/0.34% Pb (420m vertical depth from surface) 2026 drilling confirms "

GL26003George Lake · leadGrade: 0.38Grade Unit: %Intercept: 41 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
GL26003
Project
George Lake
Commodity
lead
Region
canada_sk
Reported Region
canada_sk
Ticker
EPL

Geometry

Grade
0.38
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
41 m
From
402 m
To
443 m
Hole Depth
461 m
Intercept Depth
402 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
GL26003:402-443
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Easting
575071
Northing
6370873
CRS
NAD83 UTM Zone 13N
Azimuth
311 °
Dip
-58 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

QP Signed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-05-07T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Part of a consistent Zn-Pb intercept.

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: "2026 Highlights DDH GL26002 returns 45.1m @ 3.14% Zn/0.34% Pb (420m vertical depth from surface) 2026 drilling confirms "

GL26003George Lake · zincGrade: 4.25Grade Unit: %Intercept: 2.8 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
GL26003
Project
George Lake
Commodity
zinc
Region
canada_sk
Reported Region
canada_sk
Ticker
EPL

Geometry

Grade
4.25
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
2.8 m
From
411.6 m
To
414.4 m
Hole Depth
461 m
Intercept Depth
411.6 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
GL26003:411.6-414.4
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Easting
575071
Northing
6370873
CRS
NAD83 UTM Zone 13N
Azimuth
311 °
Dip
-58 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

QP Signed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-05-07T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: High grade sub-interval.

Positive factors

  • High grade sub-interval

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: "2026 Highlights DDH GL26002 returns 45.1m @ 3.14% Zn/0.34% Pb (420m vertical depth from surface) 2026 drilling confirms "

GL26003George Lake · leadGrade: 0.61Grade Unit: %Intercept: 2.8 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
GL26003
Project
George Lake
Commodity
lead
Region
canada_sk
Reported Region
canada_sk
Ticker
EPL

Geometry

Grade
0.61
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
2.8 m
From
411.6 m
To
414.4 m
Hole Depth
461 m
Intercept Depth
411.6 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
GL26003:411.6-414.4
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Easting
575071
Northing
6370873
CRS
NAD83 UTM Zone 13N
Azimuth
311 °
Dip
-58 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

QP Signed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-05-07T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: High grade sub-interval for lead.

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: "2026 Highlights DDH GL26002 returns 45.1m @ 3.14% Zn/0.34% Pb (420m vertical depth from surface) 2026 drilling confirms "

GL26001George Lake · silverGrade: 1.7Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 55.2 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
GL26001
Project
George Lake
Commodity
silver
Region
canada_sk
Reported Region
canada_sk
Ticker
EPL

Geometry

Grade
1.7
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
55.2 m
From
480.9 m
To
536.1 m
Intercept Depth
480.9 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
GL26001:480.9-536.1
Mining Method
unknown

Location

CRS
NAD83 UTM Zone 13N

QA/QC

QP Signed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-05-07T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 1.7 g/t silver is below against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 93.8 g/t·m is below.

Negative factors

  • 1.7 g/t silver is below the weak threshold (30 g/t) on the default band.
  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“1.70”

Context: GL26001

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: "2026 Highlights DDH GL26002 returns 45.1m @ 3.14% Zn/0.34% Pb (420m vertical depth from surface) 2026 drilling confirms "

incGeorge Lake · silverGrade: 2.13Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 8.9 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
inc
Project
George Lake
Commodity
silver
Region
canada_sk
Reported Region
canada_sk
Ticker
EPL

Geometry

Grade
2.13
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
8.9 m
From
502.1 m
To
511 m
Intercept Depth
502.1 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
inc:502.1-511
Mining Method
unknown

Location

CRS
NAD83 UTM Zone 13N

QA/QC

QP Signed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-05-07T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 2.13 g/t silver is below against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 19.0 g/t·m is below.

Negative factors

  • 2.13 g/t silver is below the weak threshold (30 g/t) on the default band.
  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“2.13”

Context: inc

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: "2026 Highlights DDH GL26002 returns 45.1m @ 3.14% Zn/0.34% Pb (420m vertical depth from surface) 2026 drilling confirms "

incGeorge Lake · leadGrade: 0.58Grade Unit: %Intercept: 8.9 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
inc
Project
George Lake
Commodity
lead
Region
canada_sk
Reported Region
canada_sk
Ticker
EPL

Geometry

Grade
0.58
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
8.9 m
From
502.1 m
To
511 m
Intercept Depth
502.1 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
inc:502.1-511
Mining Method
unknown

Location

CRS
NAD83 UTM Zone 13N

QA/QC

QP Signed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-05-07T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.58 % lead is below against the default band [10, 6, 3, 1] %. Grade×width 5.2 %·m is below.

Negative factors

  • 0.58 % lead is below the weak threshold (1 %) on the default band.
  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“0.58”

Context: inc

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: "2026 Highlights DDH GL26002 returns 45.1m @ 3.14% Zn/0.34% Pb (420m vertical depth from surface) 2026 drilling confirms "

incGeorge Lake · zincGrade: 4.66Grade Unit: %Intercept: 8.9 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
inc
Project
George Lake
Commodity
zinc
Region
canada_sk
Reported Region
canada_sk
Ticker
EPL

Geometry

Grade
4.66
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
8.9 m
From
502.1 m
To
511 m
Intercept Depth
502.1 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
inc:502.1-511
Mining Method
unknown

Location

CRS
NAD83 UTM Zone 13N

QA/QC

QP Signed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-05-07T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 4.66 % zinc is moderate against the default band [18, 10, 5, 2] %. Grade×width 41.5 %·m is moderate (grade alone is weak; the better of the two is used).

Negative factors

  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“4.66”

Context: inc

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: "2026 Highlights DDH GL26002 returns 45.1m @ 3.14% Zn/0.34% Pb (420m vertical depth from surface) 2026 drilling confirms "

GL26002George Lake · silverGrade: 1.44Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 45.1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
GL26002
Project
George Lake
Commodity
silver
Region
canada_sk
Reported Region
canada_sk
Ticker
EPL

Geometry

Grade
1.44
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
45.1 m
From
472 m
To
517.1 m
Intercept Depth
472 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
GL26002:472-517.1
Mining Method
unknown

Location

CRS
NAD83 UTM Zone 13N

QA/QC

QP Signed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-05-07T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 1.44 g/t silver is below against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 64.9 g/t·m is below.

Negative factors

  • 1.44 g/t silver is below the weak threshold (30 g/t) on the default band.
  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“1.44”

Context: GL26002

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: "2026 Highlights DDH GL26002 returns 45.1m @ 3.14% Zn/0.34% Pb (420m vertical depth from surface) 2026 drilling confirms "

incGeorge Lake · silverGrade: 2.2Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 18 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
inc
Project
George Lake
Commodity
silver
Region
canada_sk
Reported Region
canada_sk
Ticker
EPL

Geometry

Grade
2.2
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
18 m
From
480 m
To
498 m
Intercept Depth
480 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
inc:480-498
Mining Method
unknown

Location

CRS
NAD83 UTM Zone 13N

QA/QC

QP Signed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-05-07T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 2.2 g/t silver is below against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 39.6 g/t·m is below.

Negative factors

  • 2.2 g/t silver is below the weak threshold (30 g/t) on the default band.
  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“2.20”

Context: inc

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: "2026 Highlights DDH GL26002 returns 45.1m @ 3.14% Zn/0.34% Pb (420m vertical depth from surface) 2026 drilling confirms "

incGeorge Lake · leadGrade: 0.61Grade Unit: %Intercept: 18 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
inc
Project
George Lake
Commodity
lead
Region
canada_sk
Reported Region
canada_sk
Ticker
EPL

Geometry

Grade
0.61
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
18 m
From
480 m
To
498 m
Intercept Depth
480 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
inc:480-498
Mining Method
unknown

Location

CRS
NAD83 UTM Zone 13N

QA/QC

QP Signed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-05-07T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.61 % lead is weak against the default band [10, 6, 3, 1] %. Grade×width 11.0 %·m is weak (grade alone is below; the better of the two is used).

Negative factors

  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“0.61”

Context: inc

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: "2026 Highlights DDH GL26002 returns 45.1m @ 3.14% Zn/0.34% Pb (420m vertical depth from surface) 2026 drilling confirms "

incGeorge Lake · zincGrade: 4.45Grade Unit: %Intercept: 18 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
inc
Project
George Lake
Commodity
zinc
Region
canada_sk
Reported Region
canada_sk
Ticker
EPL

Geometry

Grade
4.45
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
18 m
From
480 m
To
498 m
Intercept Depth
480 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
inc:480-498
Mining Method
unknown

Location

CRS
NAD83 UTM Zone 13N

QA/QC

QP Signed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-05-07T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 4.45 % zinc is moderate against the default band [18, 10, 5, 2] %. Grade×width 80.1 %·m is moderate (grade alone is weak; the better of the two is used).

Negative factors

  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“4.45”

Context: inc

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: "2026 Highlights DDH GL26002 returns 45.1m @ 3.14% Zn/0.34% Pb (420m vertical depth from surface) 2026 drilling confirms "

GL26003George Lake · silverGrade: 1.67Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 41 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
GL26003
Project
George Lake
Commodity
silver
Region
canada_sk
Reported Region
canada_sk
Ticker
EPL

Geometry

Grade
1.67
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
41 m
From
402 m
To
443 m
Intercept Depth
402 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
GL26003:402-443
Mining Method
unknown

Location

CRS
NAD83 UTM Zone 13N

QA/QC

QP Signed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-05-07T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 1.67 g/t silver is below against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 68.5 g/t·m is below.

Negative factors

  • 1.67 g/t silver is below the weak threshold (30 g/t) on the default band.
  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“1.67”

Context: GL26003

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: "2026 Highlights DDH GL26002 returns 45.1m @ 3.14% Zn/0.34% Pb (420m vertical depth from surface) 2026 drilling confirms "

incGeorge Lake · silverGrade: 2.76Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2.8 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
inc
Project
George Lake
Commodity
silver
Region
canada_sk
Reported Region
canada_sk
Ticker
EPL

Geometry

Grade
2.76
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
2.8 m
From
411.6 m
To
414.4 m
Intercept Depth
411.6 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
inc:411.6-414.4
Mining Method
unknown

Location

CRS
NAD83 UTM Zone 13N

QA/QC

QP Signed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-05-07T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 2.76 g/t silver is below against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 7.7 g/t·m is below.

Negative factors

  • 2.76 g/t silver is below the weak threshold (30 g/t) on the default band.
  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“2.76”

Context: inc

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: "2026 Highlights DDH GL26002 returns 45.1m @ 3.14% Zn/0.34% Pb (420m vertical depth from surface) 2026 drilling confirms "

incGeorge Lake · leadGrade: 0.61Grade Unit: %Intercept: 2.8 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
inc
Project
George Lake
Commodity
lead
Region
canada_sk
Reported Region
canada_sk
Ticker
EPL

Geometry

Grade
0.61
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
2.8 m
From
411.6 m
To
414.4 m
Intercept Depth
411.6 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
inc:411.6-414.4
Mining Method
unknown

Location

CRS
NAD83 UTM Zone 13N

QA/QC

QP Signed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-05-07T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.61 % lead is below against the default band [10, 6, 3, 1] %. Grade×width 1.7 %·m is below.

Negative factors

  • 0.61 % lead is below the weak threshold (1 %) on the default band.
  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“0.61”

Context: inc

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: "2026 Highlights DDH GL26002 returns 45.1m @ 3.14% Zn/0.34% Pb (420m vertical depth from surface) 2026 drilling confirms "

incGeorge Lake · zincGrade: 4.25Grade Unit: %Intercept: 2.8 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
inc
Project
George Lake
Commodity
zinc
Region
canada_sk
Reported Region
canada_sk
Ticker
EPL

Geometry

Grade
4.25
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
2.8 m
From
411.6 m
To
414.4 m
Intercept Depth
411.6 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
inc:411.6-414.4
Mining Method
unknown

Location

CRS
NAD83 UTM Zone 13N

QA/QC

QP Signed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-05-07T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 4.25 % zinc is weak against the default band [18, 10, 5, 2] %. Grade×width 11.9 %·m is below (grade alone is weak; the better of the two is used).

Negative factors

  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“4.25”

Context: inc

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: "2026 Highlights DDH GL26002 returns 45.1m @ 3.14% Zn/0.34% Pb (420m vertical depth from surface) 2026 drilling confirms "

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