Freegold Intersects 1.53 g/t Au over 191.3m in infill drilling at Golden Summit
Original announcement by tmx on
- Company
- Freegold Ventures Limited
- Ticker
- FVL
- Exchange
- TSX
- Region
- Alaska
- Primary commodity
- Gold
- Secondary commodities
- None reported
- Document categories
- Drill results, Metallurgy
- Extracted
- 2026-09-12 04:48:55 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Freegold Ventures Limited announced new infill drill results from its Golden Summit project, including 1.53 g/t Au over 191.3m in the Dolphin Zone and high-grade intercepts up to 35.65 g/t Au over 2.1m. These results are intended to support an updated mineral resource estimate and a Pre-Feasibility Study. Additionally, metallurgical test work has achieved gold recovery rates exceeding 90% using a flowsheet that includes gravity, flotation, and sulphide-oxidizing techniques, with tailings classified as low risk for acid generation.
Reasoning: New infill drill results at Golden Summit include several high-grade and broad gold intercepts, confirming mineralization continuity and supporting a future resource update and Pre-Feasibility Study. Positive metallurgical test work indicates high gold recovery rates, although complex processing is required for sulphide material.
Positive factors
- High-grade gold intercepts
- Broad intercepts confirming mineralization continuity
- Infill drilling supports future resource update and PFS
- Positive metallurgical results with high gold recovery
- Low risk for acid generation from tailings
Negative factors
- True width of intercepts cannot be determined
- Some assays pending from the drill program
- Metallurgy involves complex sulphide-oxidizing techniques
Low confidence — this extraction should be reviewed alongside the original source.
Facts used in scoring: 25
Classification and evidence
Bonanza Interceptpositive
Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.
Why it applies: Hole GS2528 returned 35.09 g/t Au over 3.1m and 35.65 g/t Au over 2.1m, which are exceptionally high grades for open pit gold.
Evidence · table
“35.09”
Context: 3.1
Bonanza Interceptpositive
Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.
Why it applies: Hole GS2515 returned 13.53 g/t Au over 6.4m, which is an exceptionally high grade for open pit gold.
Evidence · table
“13.53”
Context: 6.4
Bonanza Interceptpositive
Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.
Why it applies: Hole GS2531 returned 9.33 g/t Au over 3.1m and 9.51 g/t Au over 2.4m, which are exceptionally high grades for open pit gold.
Evidence · table
“9.33”
Context: 3.1
Apparent Width Onlynegative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Why it applies: The document explicitly states: 'The reported widths refer to drill hole intercepts; true width cannot be determined due to the uncertain geometry of mineralization.'
Evidence · text
“Note: The reported widths refer to drill hole intercepts; true width cannot be determined due to the uncertain geometry of mineralization.”
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: The release includes a detailed QA/QC section mentioning certified labs (MSALABS, ALS), standards, blanks, and QP sign-off.
Evidence · text
“QA/QC HQ Core is logged, photographed and cut in half using a diamond saw. One half is placed in sealed bags for preparation and subsequent geochemical analysis by MSA Laboratories in Fairbanks, Alaska or ALS's facilities in Vancouver and Thunder Bay .”
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: The 2025 drilling program focused on 'infill drilling to support the PFS, refining both geological and resource models'.
Evidence · text
“Efforts have centered on infill drilling to support the PFS, refining both geological and resource models, and developing a conceptual higher-grade starter pit”
Deleterious Elements Presentnegative
A source-stated penalty, refractory or recovery concern in the fact's scope. Element detection alone, including measured elements explicitly below penalty thresholds, does not trigger this tag. Respect negation and retain a separately stated concern even when another risk is explicitly absent.
Why it applies: The metallurgical update mentions the 'removal of sulphur' and 'arsenic levels below acceptable limits' in tailings, indicating the presence of these penalty elements.
Evidence · text
“Tailings from the flotation-based flowsheet have been classified as low risk for acid generation due to the removal of sulphur and the presence of significant amounts of calcium carbonate. Gravity tailings from the CIL leach scenario also showed arsenic levels below acceptable limits.”
High Recoverypositive
Recovery at or above the exceptional band for the commodity and processing route.
Why it applies: Gold recovery rates exceeding 90% have been achieved, which is above the strong band for gold processing.
Evidence · text
“Gold recovery rates exceeding 90% have been achieved”
Refractory Orenegative
Ore requires oxidation/pressure treatment before recovery — a processing and recovery risk.
Why it applies: The flowsheet includes 'sulphide-oxidizing techniques such as BIOX®, POX, and the Albion Process™', which are typically used for refractory sulphide ores.
Evidence · text
“sulphide-oxidizing techniques such as BIOX®, POX, and the Albion Process™”
Mill Routeneutral
Processing via mill or concentrator (CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation).
Why it applies: the document describes a mill_cil route ("CIL")
Gravity Routeneutral
Gravity separation forms a material part of the flowsheet.
Why it applies: the document describes a gravity route ("gravity")
POX/BIOX Routeneutral
Pressure or bio-oxidation for refractory ore — high CAPEX and OPEX.
Why it applies: the document describes a pox_biox route ("POX")
Single Domain Onlynegative
Testing limited to one composite or domain — representativeness not established.
Why it applies: only one composite was tested
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 25. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (24)
GS2515Golden Summit · goldGrade: 3Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 15.3 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- GS2515
- Project
- Golden Summit
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_ak
- Reported Region
- usa_ak
- Ticker
- FVL
Geometry
- Grade
- 3
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 15.3 m
- From
- 84.4 m
- To
- 99.7 m
- Hole Depth
- 602.5 m
- Intercept Depth
- 84.4 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- GS2515:84.4-99.7
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Azimuth
- 360 °
- Dip
- -80 °
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- MSA Laboratories and ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- Yes
- Deleterious Elements
- sulfur, arsenic
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-12-04T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows a strong gold grade over a good length, contributing positively to the project's resource definition and potential for a starter pit.
Positive factors
- Strong gold grade for open pit potential
- Good intercept length
- Supports potential higher-grade starter pit
Negative factors
- True width not determined
Evidence · table
“3.00”
Context: 15.3
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is 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
Deleterious Elements Presentnegative
A source-stated penalty, refractory or recovery concern in the fact's scope. Element detection alone, including measured elements explicitly below penalty thresholds, does not trigger this tag. Respect negation and retain a separately stated concern even when another risk is explicitly absent.
Why it applies: deleterious_flag is true
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
GS2515Golden Summit · goldGrade: 0.81Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 5.2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- GS2515
- Project
- Golden Summit
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_ak
- Reported Region
- usa_ak
- Ticker
- FVL
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.81
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 5.2 m
- From
- 142.3 m
- To
- 147.5 m
- Hole Depth
- 602.5 m
- Intercept Depth
- 84.4 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- GS2515:142.3-147.5
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Azimuth
- 360 °
- Dip
- -80 °
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- MSA Laboratories and ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- Yes
- Deleterious Elements
- sulfur, arsenic
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-12-04T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows a weak to moderate gold grade over a narrow length, contributing to overall mineralization but not a highlight.
Negative factors
- Grade is below moderate threshold for open pit
- True width not determined
Evidence · table
“0.81”
Context: 5.2
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is 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
Deleterious Elements Presentnegative
A source-stated penalty, refractory or recovery concern in the fact's scope. Element detection alone, including measured elements explicitly below penalty thresholds, does not trigger this tag. Respect negation and retain a separately stated concern even when another risk is explicitly absent.
Why it applies: deleterious_flag is true
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
GS2515Golden Summit · goldGrade: 13.53Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 6.4 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- GS2515
- Project
- Golden Summit
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_ak
- Reported Region
- usa_ak
- Ticker
- FVL
Geometry
- Grade
- 13.53
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 6.4 m
- From
- 175.3 m
- To
- 181.7 m
- Hole Depth
- 602.5 m
- Intercept Depth
- 84.4 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- GS2515:175.3-181.7
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Azimuth
- 360 °
- Dip
- -80 °
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- MSA Laboratories and ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- Yes
- Deleterious Elements
- sulfur, arsenic
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-12-04T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows an exceptional gold grade over a good length, significantly enhancing the project's resource definition and potential for a starter pit.
Positive factors
- Exceptional gold grade for open pit potential
- Good intercept length
- Supports potential higher-grade starter pit
Negative factors
- True width not determined
Evidence · table
“13.53”
Context: 6.4
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is 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
Deleterious Elements Presentnegative
A source-stated penalty, refractory or recovery concern in the fact's scope. Element detection alone, including measured elements explicitly below penalty thresholds, does not trigger this tag. Respect negation and retain a separately stated concern even when another risk is explicitly absent.
Why it applies: deleterious_flag is true
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
GS2515Golden Summit · goldGrade: 3.06Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 4.9 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- GS2515
- Project
- Golden Summit
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_ak
- Reported Region
- usa_ak
- Ticker
- FVL
Geometry
- Grade
- 3.06
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 4.9 m
- From
- 227.9 m
- To
- 232.8 m
- Hole Depth
- 602.5 m
- Intercept Depth
- 84.4 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- GS2515:227.9-232.8
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Azimuth
- 360 °
- Dip
- -80 °
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- MSA Laboratories and ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- Yes
- Deleterious Elements
- sulfur, arsenic
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-12-04T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows a strong gold grade, contributing positively to the project's resource definition and potential for a starter pit.
Positive factors
- Strong gold grade for open pit potential
- Supports potential higher-grade starter pit
Negative factors
- True width not determined
Evidence · table
“3.06”
Context: 4.9
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is 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
Deleterious Elements Presentnegative
A source-stated penalty, refractory or recovery concern in the fact's scope. Element detection alone, including measured elements explicitly below penalty thresholds, does not trigger this tag. Respect negation and retain a separately stated concern even when another risk is explicitly absent.
Why it applies: deleterious_flag is true
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
GS2515Golden Summit · goldGrade: 1.71Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 9.1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- GS2515
- Project
- Golden Summit
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_ak
- Reported Region
- usa_ak
- Ticker
- FVL
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.71
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 9.1 m
- From
- 303.9 m
- To
- 313 m
- Hole Depth
- 602.5 m
- Intercept Depth
- 84.4 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- GS2515:303.9-313
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Azimuth
- 360 °
- Dip
- -80 °
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- MSA Laboratories and ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- Yes
- Deleterious Elements
- sulfur, arsenic
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-12-04T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows a moderate to strong gold grade over a good length, contributing to the overall resource.
Positive factors
- Moderate to strong gold grade for open pit potential
- Good intercept length
Negative factors
- True width not determined
Evidence · table
“1.71”
Context: 9.1
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is 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
Deleterious Elements Presentnegative
A source-stated penalty, refractory or recovery concern in the fact's scope. Element detection alone, including measured elements explicitly below penalty thresholds, does not trigger this tag. Respect negation and retain a separately stated concern even when another risk is explicitly absent.
Why it applies: deleterious_flag is true
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
GS2515Golden Summit · goldGrade: 0.79Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 20.4 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- GS2515
- Project
- Golden Summit
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_ak
- Reported Region
- usa_ak
- Ticker
- FVL
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.79
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 20.4 m
- From
- 396.2 m
- To
- 416.6 m
- Hole Depth
- 602.5 m
- Intercept Depth
- 84.4 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- GS2515:396.2-416.6
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Azimuth
- 360 °
- Dip
- -80 °
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- MSA Laboratories and ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- Yes
- Deleterious Elements
- sulfur, arsenic
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-12-04T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows a moderate gold grade over a good length, contributing to the overall resource.
Positive factors
- Moderate gold grade for open pit potential
- Good intercept length
Negative factors
- True width not determined
Evidence · table
“0.79”
Context: 20.4
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is 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
Deleterious Elements Presentnegative
A source-stated penalty, refractory or recovery concern in the fact's scope. Element detection alone, including measured elements explicitly below penalty thresholds, does not trigger this tag. Respect negation and retain a separately stated concern even when another risk is explicitly absent.
Why it applies: deleterious_flag is true
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
GS2531Golden Summit · goldGrade: 9.33Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 3.1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- GS2531
- Project
- Golden Summit
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_ak
- Reported Region
- usa_ak
- Ticker
- FVL
Geometry
- Grade
- 9.33
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 3.1 m
- From
- 35.6 m
- To
- 38.7 m
- Hole Depth
- 703.2 m
- Intercept Depth
- 35.6 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- GS2531:35.6-38.7
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Azimuth
- 360 °
- Dip
- -90 °
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- MSA Laboratories and ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- Yes
- Deleterious Elements
- sulfur, arsenic
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-12-04T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This near-surface intercept shows an exceptional gold grade, providing strong encouragement for a potential higher-grade starter pit.
Positive factors
- Exceptional gold grade for open pit potential
- Near-surface intercept supports starter pit concept
Negative factors
- True width not determined
Evidence · table
“9.33”
Context: 3.1
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is 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
Deleterious Elements Presentnegative
A source-stated penalty, refractory or recovery concern in the fact's scope. Element detection alone, including measured elements explicitly below penalty thresholds, does not trigger this tag. Respect negation and retain a separately stated concern even when another risk is explicitly absent.
Why it applies: deleterious_flag is true
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
GS2531Golden Summit · goldGrade: 2.05Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 8.8 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- GS2531
- Project
- Golden Summit
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_ak
- Reported Region
- usa_ak
- Ticker
- FVL
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.05
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 8.8 m
- From
- 53.9 m
- To
- 62.7 m
- Hole Depth
- 703.2 m
- Intercept Depth
- 35.6 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- GS2531:53.9-62.7
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Azimuth
- 360 °
- Dip
- -90 °
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- MSA Laboratories and ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- Yes
- Deleterious Elements
- sulfur, arsenic
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-12-04T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows a strong gold grade over a good length, contributing positively to the project's resource definition.
Positive factors
- Strong gold grade for open pit potential
- Good intercept length
Negative factors
- True width not determined
Evidence · table
“2.05”
Context: 8.8
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is 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
Deleterious Elements Presentnegative
A source-stated penalty, refractory or recovery concern in the fact's scope. Element detection alone, including measured elements explicitly below penalty thresholds, does not trigger this tag. Respect negation and retain a separately stated concern even when another risk is explicitly absent.
Why it applies: deleterious_flag is true
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
GS2531Golden Summit · goldGrade: 9.51Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2.4 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- GS2531
- Project
- Golden Summit
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_ak
- Reported Region
- usa_ak
- Ticker
- FVL
Geometry
- Grade
- 9.51
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 2.4 m
- From
- 81.4 m
- To
- 83.8 m
- Hole Depth
- 703.2 m
- Intercept Depth
- 35.6 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- GS2531:81.4-83.8
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Azimuth
- 360 °
- Dip
- -90 °
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- MSA Laboratories and ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- Yes
- Deleterious Elements
- sulfur, arsenic
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-12-04T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows an exceptional gold grade, providing strong encouragement for a potential higher-grade starter pit.
Positive factors
- Exceptional gold grade for open pit potential
- Supports potential higher-grade starter pit
Negative factors
- True width not determined
Evidence · table
“9.51”
Context: 2.4
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is 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
Deleterious Elements Presentnegative
A source-stated penalty, refractory or recovery concern in the fact's scope. Element detection alone, including measured elements explicitly below penalty thresholds, does not trigger this tag. Respect negation and retain a separately stated concern even when another risk is explicitly absent.
Why it applies: deleterious_flag is true
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
GS2531Golden Summit · goldGrade: 1.06Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 41.1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- GS2531
- Project
- Golden Summit
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_ak
- Reported Region
- usa_ak
- Ticker
- FVL
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.06
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 41.1 m
- From
- 102.4 m
- To
- 143.5 m
- Hole Depth
- 703.2 m
- Intercept Depth
- 35.6 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- GS2531:102.4-143.5
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Azimuth
- 360 °
- Dip
- -90 °
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- MSA Laboratories and ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- Yes
- Deleterious Elements
- sulfur, arsenic
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-12-04T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows a moderate gold grade over a significant length, confirming mineralization continuity and contributing positively to the resource.
Positive factors
- Moderate gold grade over a strong intercept length
- Confirms mineralization continuity
Negative factors
- True width not determined
Evidence · table
“1.06”
Context: 41.1
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is 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
Deleterious Elements Presentnegative
A source-stated penalty, refractory or recovery concern in the fact's scope. Element detection alone, including measured elements explicitly below penalty thresholds, does not trigger this tag. Respect negation and retain a separately stated concern even when another risk is explicitly absent.
Why it applies: deleterious_flag is true
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
GS2531Golden Summit · goldGrade: 0.87Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 31.2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- GS2531
- Project
- Golden Summit
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_ak
- Reported Region
- usa_ak
- Ticker
- FVL
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.87
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 31.2 m
- From
- 330.3 m
- To
- 361.5 m
- Hole Depth
- 703.2 m
- Intercept Depth
- 35.6 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- GS2531:330.3-361.5
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Azimuth
- 360 °
- Dip
- -90 °
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- MSA Laboratories and ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- Yes
- Deleterious Elements
- sulfur, arsenic
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-12-04T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows a moderate gold grade over a strong length, confirming mineralization continuity and contributing to the resource.
Positive factors
- Moderate gold grade over a strong intercept length
- Confirms mineralization continuity
Negative factors
- True width not determined
Evidence · table
“0.87”
Context: 31.2
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is 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
Deleterious Elements Presentnegative
A source-stated penalty, refractory or recovery concern in the fact's scope. Element detection alone, including measured elements explicitly below penalty thresholds, does not trigger this tag. Respect negation and retain a separately stated concern even when another risk is explicitly absent.
Why it applies: deleterious_flag is true
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
GS2531Golden Summit · goldGrade: 1.53Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 191.3 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- GS2531
- Project
- Golden Summit
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_ak
- Reported Region
- usa_ak
- Ticker
- FVL
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.53
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 191.3 m
- From
- 386.2 m
- To
- 577.5 m
- Hole Depth
- 703.2 m
- Intercept Depth
- 35.6 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- GS2531:386.2-577.5
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Azimuth
- 360 °
- Dip
- -90 °
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- MSA Laboratories and ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- Yes
- Deleterious Elements
- sulfur, arsenic
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-12-04T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept represents a very significant width of moderate-grade gold mineralization, strongly confirming continuity and correlation with the existing model, which is highly material for resource definition.
Positive factors
- Moderate gold grade over an exceptionally wide intercept length
- Confirms strong, continuous mineralization
- Excellent correlation with current model
Negative factors
- True width not determined
Evidence · table
“1.53”
Context: 191.3
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is 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
Deleterious Elements Presentnegative
A source-stated penalty, refractory or recovery concern in the fact's scope. Element detection alone, including measured elements explicitly below penalty thresholds, does not trigger this tag. Respect negation and retain a separately stated concern even when another risk is explicitly absent.
Why it applies: deleterious_flag is true
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
GS2508Golden Summit · goldGrade: 1.05Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 120.7 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- GS2508
- Project
- Golden Summit
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_ak
- Reported Region
- usa_ak
- Ticker
- FVL
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.05
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 120.7 m
- From
- 224.6 m
- To
- 345.3 m
- Hole Depth
- 502 m
- Intercept Depth
- 224.6 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- GS2508:224.6-345.3
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Azimuth
- 360 °
- Dip
- -75 °
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- MSA Laboratories and ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- Yes
- Deleterious Elements
- sulfur, arsenic
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-12-04T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows a moderate gold grade over a very significant length, confirming strong correlation with the resource model and contributing materially to the resource.
Positive factors
- Moderate gold grade over an exceptionally wide intercept length
- Demonstrates strong correlation with resource model
Negative factors
- True width not determined
Evidence · table
“1.05”
Context: 120.7
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is 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
Deleterious Elements Presentnegative
A source-stated penalty, refractory or recovery concern in the fact's scope. Element detection alone, including measured elements explicitly below penalty thresholds, does not trigger this tag. Respect negation and retain a separately stated concern even when another risk is explicitly absent.
Why it applies: deleterious_flag is true
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
GS2508Golden Summit · goldGrade: 0.91Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 8.9 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- GS2508
- Project
- Golden Summit
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_ak
- Reported Region
- usa_ak
- Ticker
- FVL
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.91
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 8.9 m
- From
- 364.8 m
- To
- 373.7 m
- Hole Depth
- 502 m
- Intercept Depth
- 224.6 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- GS2508:364.8-373.7
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Azimuth
- 360 °
- Dip
- -75 °
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- MSA Laboratories and ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- Yes
- Deleterious Elements
- sulfur, arsenic
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-12-04T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows a moderate gold grade over a good length, contributing to the overall resource.
Positive factors
- Moderate gold grade
- Good intercept length
Negative factors
- True width not determined
Evidence · table
“0.91”
Context: 8.9
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is 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
Deleterious Elements Presentnegative
A source-stated penalty, refractory or recovery concern in the fact's scope. Element detection alone, including measured elements explicitly below penalty thresholds, does not trigger this tag. Respect negation and retain a separately stated concern even when another risk is explicitly absent.
Why it applies: deleterious_flag is true
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
GS2517Golden Summit · goldGrade: 0.64Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 68.9 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- GS2517
- Project
- Golden Summit
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_ak
- Reported Region
- usa_ak
- Ticker
- FVL
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.64
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 68.9 m
- From
- 477.6 m
- To
- 546.5 m
- Hole Depth
- 593.4 m
- Intercept Depth
- 477.6 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- GS2517:477.6-546.5
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Azimuth
- 360 °
- Dip
- -75 °
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- MSA Laboratories and ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- Yes
- Deleterious Elements
- sulfur, arsenic
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-12-04T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows a moderate gold grade over a good length, but the hole was abandoned due to ground conditions, which is a negative operational factor.
Positive factors
- Moderate gold grade over a strong intercept length
Negative factors
- True width not determined
- Hole abandoned due to challenging ground conditions
Evidence · table
“0.64”
Context: 68.9
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is 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
Deleterious Elements Presentnegative
A source-stated penalty, refractory or recovery concern in the fact's scope. Element detection alone, including measured elements explicitly below penalty thresholds, does not trigger this tag. Respect negation and retain a separately stated concern even when another risk is explicitly absent.
Why it applies: deleterious_flag is true
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
GS2524Golden Summit · goldGrade: 1.34Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 6.1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- GS2524
- Project
- Golden Summit
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_ak
- Reported Region
- usa_ak
- Ticker
- FVL
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.34
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 6.1 m
- From
- 17.4 m
- To
- 23.5 m
- Hole Depth
- 413.3 m
- Intercept Depth
- 17.4 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- GS2524:17.4-23.5
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Azimuth
- 0 °
- Dip
- -90 °
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- MSA Laboratories and ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- Yes
- Deleterious Elements
- sulfur, arsenic
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-12-04T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This near-surface intercept shows a moderate gold grade, contributing to the overall resource.
Positive factors
- Moderate gold grade for open pit potential
- Near-surface intercept
Negative factors
- True width not determined
Evidence · table
“1.34”
Context: 6.1
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is 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
Deleterious Elements Presentnegative
A source-stated penalty, refractory or recovery concern in the fact's scope. Element detection alone, including measured elements explicitly below penalty thresholds, does not trigger this tag. Respect negation and retain a separately stated concern even when another risk is explicitly absent.
Why it applies: deleterious_flag is true
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
GS2524Golden Summit · goldGrade: 1.12Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 6.7 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- GS2524
- Project
- Golden Summit
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_ak
- Reported Region
- usa_ak
- Ticker
- FVL
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.12
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 6.7 m
- From
- 141.7 m
- To
- 148.4 m
- Hole Depth
- 413.3 m
- Intercept Depth
- 17.4 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- GS2524:141.7-148.4
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Azimuth
- 0 °
- Dip
- -90 °
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- MSA Laboratories and ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- Yes
- Deleterious Elements
- sulfur, arsenic
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-12-04T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows a moderate gold grade over a good length, contributing to the overall resource.
Positive factors
- Moderate gold grade for open pit potential
- Good intercept length
Negative factors
- True width not determined
Evidence · table
“1.12”
Context: 6.7
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is 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
Deleterious Elements Presentnegative
A source-stated penalty, refractory or recovery concern in the fact's scope. Element detection alone, including measured elements explicitly below penalty thresholds, does not trigger this tag. Respect negation and retain a separately stated concern even when another risk is explicitly absent.
Why it applies: deleterious_flag is true
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
GS2524Golden Summit · goldGrade: 3.36Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 6.1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- GS2524
- Project
- Golden Summit
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_ak
- Reported Region
- usa_ak
- Ticker
- FVL
Geometry
- Grade
- 3.36
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 6.1 m
- From
- 203.3 m
- To
- 209.4 m
- Hole Depth
- 413.3 m
- Intercept Depth
- 17.4 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- GS2524:203.3-209.4
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Azimuth
- 0 °
- Dip
- -90 °
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- MSA Laboratories and ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- Yes
- Deleterious Elements
- sulfur, arsenic
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-12-04T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows a strong gold grade over a good length, contributing positively to the project's resource definition.
Positive factors
- Strong gold grade for open pit potential
- Good intercept length
Negative factors
- True width not determined
Evidence · table
“3.36”
Context: 6.1
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is 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
Deleterious Elements Presentnegative
A source-stated penalty, refractory or recovery concern in the fact's scope. Element detection alone, including measured elements explicitly below penalty thresholds, does not trigger this tag. Respect negation and retain a separately stated concern even when another risk is explicitly absent.
Why it applies: deleterious_flag is true
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
GS2528Golden Summit · goldGrade: 0.98Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 16.7 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- GS2528
- Project
- Golden Summit
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_ak
- Reported Region
- usa_ak
- Ticker
- FVL
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.98
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 16.7 m
- From
- 86 m
- To
- 102.7 m
- Hole Depth
- 721.2 m
- Intercept Depth
- 86 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- GS2528:86-102.7
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Azimuth
- 0 °
- Dip
- -90 °
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- MSA Laboratories and ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- Yes
- Deleterious Elements
- sulfur, arsenic
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-12-04T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows a moderate gold grade over a good length, contributing to the overall resource.
Positive factors
- Moderate gold grade for open pit potential
- Good intercept length
Negative factors
- True width not determined
Evidence · table
“0.98”
Context: 16.7
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is 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
Deleterious Elements Presentnegative
A source-stated penalty, refractory or recovery concern in the fact's scope. Element detection alone, including measured elements explicitly below penalty thresholds, does not trigger this tag. Respect negation and retain a separately stated concern even when another risk is explicitly absent.
Why it applies: deleterious_flag is true
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
GS2528Golden Summit · goldGrade: 35.09Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 3.1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- GS2528
- Project
- Golden Summit
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_ak
- Reported Region
- usa_ak
- Ticker
- FVL
Geometry
- Grade
- 35.09
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 3.1 m
- From
- 325.2 m
- To
- 328.3 m
- Hole Depth
- 721.2 m
- Intercept Depth
- 86 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- GS2528:325.2-328.3
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Azimuth
- 0 °
- Dip
- -90 °
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- MSA Laboratories and ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- Yes
- Deleterious Elements
- sulfur, arsenic
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-12-04T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows an exceptional, bonanza-grade gold result, significantly enhancing the project's high-grade potential.
Positive factors
- Exceptional gold grade for open pit potential
- Bonanza intercept
Negative factors
- True width not determined
Evidence · table
“35.09”
Context: 3.1
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is 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
Deleterious Elements Presentnegative
A source-stated penalty, refractory or recovery concern in the fact's scope. Element detection alone, including measured elements explicitly below penalty thresholds, does not trigger this tag. Respect negation and retain a separately stated concern even when another risk is explicitly absent.
Why it applies: deleterious_flag is true
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
GS2528Golden Summit · goldGrade: 1.6Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 57.9 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- GS2528
- Project
- Golden Summit
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_ak
- Reported Region
- usa_ak
- Ticker
- FVL
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.6
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 57.9 m
- From
- 416.7 m
- To
- 474.6 m
- Hole Depth
- 721.2 m
- Intercept Depth
- 86 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- GS2528:416.7-474.6
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Azimuth
- 0 °
- Dip
- -90 °
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- MSA Laboratories and ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- Yes
- Deleterious Elements
- sulfur, arsenic
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-12-04T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows a moderate to strong gold grade over a significant length, confirming mineralization continuity and contributing materially to the resource.
Positive factors
- Moderate to strong gold grade over a strong intercept length
- Confirms mineralization continuity
Negative factors
- True width not determined
Evidence · table
“1.60”
Context: 57.9
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is 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
Deleterious Elements Presentnegative
A source-stated penalty, refractory or recovery concern in the fact's scope. Element detection alone, including measured elements explicitly below penalty thresholds, does not trigger this tag. Respect negation and retain a separately stated concern even when another risk is explicitly absent.
Why it applies: deleterious_flag is true
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
GS2528Golden Summit · goldGrade: 0.7Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 29.9 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- GS2528
- Project
- Golden Summit
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_ak
- Reported Region
- usa_ak
- Ticker
- FVL
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.7
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 29.9 m
- From
- 514.2 m
- To
- 544.1 m
- Hole Depth
- 721.2 m
- Intercept Depth
- 86 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- GS2528:514.2-544.1
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Azimuth
- 0 °
- Dip
- -90 °
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- MSA Laboratories and ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- Yes
- Deleterious Elements
- sulfur, arsenic
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-12-04T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows a moderate gold grade over a strong length, confirming mineralization continuity and contributing to the resource.
Positive factors
- Moderate gold grade over a strong intercept length
- Confirms mineralization continuity
Negative factors
- True width not determined
Evidence · table
“0.70”
Context: 29.9
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is 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
Deleterious Elements Presentnegative
A source-stated penalty, refractory or recovery concern in the fact's scope. Element detection alone, including measured elements explicitly below penalty thresholds, does not trigger this tag. Respect negation and retain a separately stated concern even when another risk is explicitly absent.
Why it applies: deleterious_flag is true
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
GS2528Golden Summit · goldGrade: 1.78Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 61 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- GS2528
- Project
- Golden Summit
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_ak
- Reported Region
- usa_ak
- Ticker
- FVL
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.78
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 61 m
- From
- 559.9 m
- To
- 620.9 m
- Hole Depth
- 721.2 m
- Intercept Depth
- 86 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- GS2528:559.9-620.9
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Azimuth
- 0 °
- Dip
- -90 °
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- MSA Laboratories and ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- Yes
- Deleterious Elements
- sulfur, arsenic
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-12-04T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows a moderate to strong gold grade over a significant length, confirming mineralization continuity and contributing materially to the resource.
Positive factors
- Moderate to strong gold grade over a strong intercept length
- Confirms mineralization continuity
Negative factors
- True width not determined
Evidence · table
“1.78”
Context: 61.0
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is 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
Deleterious Elements Presentnegative
A source-stated penalty, refractory or recovery concern in the fact's scope. Element detection alone, including measured elements explicitly below penalty thresholds, does not trigger this tag. Respect negation and retain a separately stated concern even when another risk is explicitly absent.
Why it applies: deleterious_flag is true
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
GS2528Golden Summit · goldGrade: 35.65Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2.1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- GS2528
- Project
- Golden Summit
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_ak
- Reported Region
- usa_ak
- Ticker
- FVL
Geometry
- Grade
- 35.65
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 2.1 m
- From
- 670.6 m
- To
- 672.7 m
- Hole Depth
- 721.2 m
- Intercept Depth
- 86 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- GS2528:670.6-672.7
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Azimuth
- 0 °
- Dip
- -90 °
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- MSA Laboratories and ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- Yes
- Deleterious Elements
- sulfur, arsenic
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-12-04T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows an exceptional, bonanza-grade gold result, significantly enhancing the project's high-grade potential.
Positive factors
- Exceptional gold grade for open pit potential
- Bonanza intercept
Negative factors
- True width not determined
Evidence · table
“35.65”
Context: 2.1
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is 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
Deleterious Elements Presentnegative
A source-stated penalty, refractory or recovery concern in the fact's scope. Element detection alone, including measured elements explicitly below penalty thresholds, does not trigger this tag. Respect negation and retain a separately stated concern even when another risk is explicitly absent.
Why it applies: deleterious_flag is true
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
Metallurgical Results (1)
flotationGolden Summit · goldRecovery: 90 %View all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Golden Summit
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_ak
- Reported Region
- Alaska
- Ticker
- FVL
Test Work
- Program Status
- detailed
- Test Type
- flotation
- Processing Route
- gravity concentration, flotation to produce a cleaner concentrate, and subsequent treatment with sulphide-oxidizing techniques such as BIOX®, POX, and the Albion Process™, producing feed for carbon-in-leach (CIL) for additional gold recovery. Simple gravity and CIL are also being evaluated.
- Sample
- Golden Summit material
Recovery
- Recovery
- 90 %
- Recovery Basis
- actual_test
Reagents
- Reagent Notes
- removal of sulphur and the presence of significant amounts of calcium carbonate
Lab
- Laboratory
- MSA Laboratories and ALS
Location
- Loc. Confidence
- inferred
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-12-04T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: High gold recovery rates exceeding 90% have been achieved through a complex flowsheet, which is positive for project economics, and environmental characterization of tailings is favorable.
Positive factors
- High gold recovery rates achieved
- Tailings classified as low risk for acid generation
- Sulphur and arsenic levels managed
Negative factors
- Complex processing required for sulphide material
Evidence · text
“Gold recovery rates exceeding 90% have been achieved using a flowsheet that includes gravity concentration, flotation to produce a cleaner concentrate, and subsequent treatment with sulphide-oxidizing techniques such as BIOX®, POX, and the Albion Process™, producing feed for carbon-in-leach (CIL) for additional gold recovery.”
Tags used in scoring
Mill Routeneutral
Processing via mill or concentrator (CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation).
Why it applies: processing_route matches the mill_cil signal
Gravity Routeneutral
Gravity separation forms a material part of the flowsheet.
Why it applies: processing_route matches the gravity signal
POX/BIOX Routeneutral
Pressure or bio-oxidation for refractory ore — high CAPEX and OPEX.
Why it applies: processing_route matches the pox_biox signal
How Atlas produces this analysis
Minestarters Atlas uses automated extraction to summarize mining announcements, identify reported measurements, and classify supporting evidence. Sentiment reflects the extracted narrative and classification rules; it is an interpretation, not a reported measurement. Evidence quotes and context are provided where available. Missing data, low-confidence results, and review flags indicate limitations. Check the original publisher announcement before relying on an interpretation.