Endurance Reports Encouraging Down Dip Extension of the Eagle Zone at Reliance
Original announcement by tmx on
- Company
- Endurance Gold Corporation
- Ticker
- EDG
- Exchange
- TSX
- Region
- British Columbia
- Primary commodity
- Gold
- Secondary commodities
- Antimony
- Document categories
- Drill results, Resource update
- Extracted
- 2026-09-19 18:32:18 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Endurance Gold reported encouraging 2026 drill results from the Reliance Gold Project in British Columbia, featuring a 100m down-dip extension of the Eagle Zone. Key intercepts include 9.27 gpt gold over 6.1m and high-grade 19.40 gpt gold over 1.0m in hole DDH26-135.
Reasoning: The release reports significant high-grade gold intercepts that demonstrate both down-dip extension of the Eagle Zone and infill continuity within the existing MRE.
Positive factors
- High-grade gold intercepts
- Step-out extension of Eagle Zone
- Infill results confirming continuity
- QA/QC protocols disclosed
Facts used in scoring: 10
Classification and evidence
Step-Out Extensionpositive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Why it applies: DDH26-135 represents a 100 m down-dip extension external to the current MRE in the Eagle Zone.
Evidence · text
“This high-grade gold intersection represents a 100 m down-dip extension external to the current MRE in the Eagle Zone”
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: DDH26-135 also intersected an infill intersection in the MRE at the Eagle South structure.
Evidence · text
“This represents an infill intersection in the MRE at the Eagle South structure of the Eagle 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 detailed QA/QC protocols, including lab accreditation and re-assay methodologies.
Evidence · text
“All drill core samples have been submitted to ALS Global... an ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accredited laboratory”
Bonanza Interceptpositive
Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.
Why it applies: 19.40 gpt gold is exceptionally high for an orogenic gold system.
Evidence · text
“including 19.40 gpt gold and 0.23% antimony over 1.0 m”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 10. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (9)
DDH26-135Reliance · goldGrade: 9.27Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 6.1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DDH26-135
- Project
- Reliance
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- EDG
Geometry
- Grade
- 9.27
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 6.1 m
- From
- 254.1 m
- To
- 260.2 m
- Intercept Depth
- 254.1 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DDH26-135:254.1-260.2
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- Eagle Zone
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Global
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-11T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Strong high-grade intercept demonstrating extension.
Positive factors
- High grade
- Step-out extension
Evidence · text
“DDH26-135 returned 9.27 gpt gold and 0.36% antimony over 6.1 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
DDH26-135Reliance · antimonyGrade: 0.36Grade Unit: %Intercept: 6.1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DDH26-135
- Project
- Reliance
- Commodity
- antimony
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- EDG
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.36
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 6.1 m
- From
- 254.1 m
- To
- 260.2 m
- Intercept Depth
- 254.1 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DDH26-135:254.1-260.2
QA/QC
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-11T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Byproduct element reported alongside gold.
Evidence · text
“9.27 gpt gold and 0.36% antimony over 6.1 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
DDH26-135Reliance · goldGrade: 19.4Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DDH26-135
- Project
- Reliance
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- EDG
Geometry
- Grade
- 19.4
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1 m
- From
- 254.1 m
- To
- 255.1 m
- Intercept Depth
- 254.1 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DDH26-135:254.1-255.1
QA/QC
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-11T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Very high grade intercept.
Positive factors
- Bonanza grade
Evidence · text
“including 19.40 gpt gold and 0.23% antimony over 1.0 m”
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
DDH26-135Reliance · antimonyGrade: 0.23Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DDH26-135
- Project
- Reliance
- Commodity
- antimony
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- EDG
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.23
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 1 m
- From
- 254.1 m
- To
- 255.1 m
- Intercept Depth
- 254.1 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DDH26-135:254.1-255.1
QA/QC
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-11T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Byproduct element reported alongside gold.
Evidence · text
“including 19.40 gpt gold and 0.23% antimony over 1.0 m”
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
DDH26-135Reliance · goldGrade: 4.33Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 7.7 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DDH26-135
- Project
- Reliance
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- EDG
Geometry
- Grade
- 4.33
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 7.7 m
- From
- 160 m
- To
- 167.7 m
- Intercept Depth
- 160 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DDH26-135:160-167.7
QA/QC
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-11T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Infill intersection within the MRE.
Positive factors
- Infill continuity
Evidence · text
“intersected 4.33 gpt gold and 0.03% antimony over 7.7 m”
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
DDH26-135Reliance · antimonyGrade: 0.03Grade Unit: %Intercept: 7.7 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DDH26-135
- Project
- Reliance
- Commodity
- antimony
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- EDG
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.03
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 7.7 m
- From
- 160 m
- To
- 167.7 m
- Intercept Depth
- 160 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DDH26-135:160-167.7
QA/QC
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-11T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Trace byproduct.
Evidence · text
“intersected 4.33 gpt gold and 0.03% antimony over 7.7 m”
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
DDH26-136Reliance · goldGrade: 2.21Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 4.6 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DDH26-136
- Project
- Reliance
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- EDG
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.21
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 4.6 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
- 2026-08-11T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Moderate grade intercept.
Evidence · text
“DDH26-136 intersected 2.21 gpt gold and 0.02% antimony over 4.6 m”
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
DDH26-136Reliance · antimonyGrade: 0.02Grade Unit: %Intercept: 4.6 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DDH26-136
- Project
- Reliance
- Commodity
- antimony
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- EDG
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.02
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 4.6 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
- 2026-08-11T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Trace byproduct.
Evidence · text
“DDH26-136 intersected 2.21 gpt gold and 0.02% antimony over 4.6 m”
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
DDH26-133Reliance · goldGrade: 1.18Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 18.8 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DDH26-133
- Project
- Reliance
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- EDG
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.18
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 18.8 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
- 2026-08-11T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Wide, lower-grade composite.
Evidence · text
“The hole returned an assay composite of 1.18 gpt gold over 18.8 m”
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
Resource Estimates (1)
inferredReliance Gold Project · goldTonnes: 19600000Grade: 2.3Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 1.45Contained Unit: mozView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Reliance Gold Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- British Columbia
- Ticker
- EDG
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Effective date
- 2026-01-08T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- Resource group id
- resource:c3778e761d914338cfd2
- Mining method
- underground
- Ownership percent
- 100 %
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 19600000
- Grade
- 2.3
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 1.45
- Contained Unit
- moz
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2026-01-08
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-11T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Baseline resource mentioned for context.
Positive factors
- Significant scale
Negative factors
- Inferred category
Evidence · text
“In January 2026, the Company reported an inaugural Inferred Mineral Resource Estimate of 19.6 million tonnes at an average grade 2.30 grams per tonne ("gpt") Au , for 1.45 million ounces contained gold”
Tags used in scoring
Inferred Resourcenegative
Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.
Why it applies: category is "inferred"
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
NI 43-101 Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101
How Atlas produces this analysis
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