FREEMAN GOLD TO ATTEND IDAHO MINING CONFERENCE AND ANNOUNCES COMPLETION OF DRILL PROGRAM FOR Q1 2026 FEASIBILITY STUDY
Original announcement by tmx on
- Company
- Freeman Gold Corp.
- Ticker
- FMAN
- Exchange
- TSX
- Region
- Unavailable
- Primary commodity
- Gold
- Secondary commodities
- None reported
- Document categories
- Resource update, Drill results, Metallurgy
- Extracted
- 2026-09-17 23:08:55 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Freeman Gold Corp. has announced the completion of its infill drilling program at the Lemhi Gold Project, which was expanded to include additional core holes. The program aims to convert inferred resources to measured or indicated categories to support the upcoming Q1 2026 Feasibility Study. Additionally, metallurgical testing is currently underway to provide data for the study.
Reasoning: The company has completed an infill drilling program intended to convert inferred resources to measured/indicated, which is a key de-risking step for their upcoming feasibility study. While no new assay values were released in this specific announcement, the successful completion of the program and the ongoing metallurgical work are positive progress signals.
Positive factors
- Completion of infill drill program
- Expansion of drill program to include additional core holes
- QA/QC protocols disclosed
- Use of accredited laboratory
- Ongoing metallurgical testing to support feasibility study
Facts used in scoring: 5
Classification and evidence
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: The company reports the successful completion of its infill drill program at the Lemhi Gold Project.
Evidence · text
“successfully completed its infill drill program at the Lemhi Gold Project”
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: The release details a regimented QA/QC program including duplicates, blanks, and standards.
Evidence · text
“at least 10% duplicates, blanks and standards are inserted into each sample shipment”
QP/CP Signedpositive
Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
Why it applies: The technical content was reviewed and approved by a Qualified Person (Dean Besserer, P. Geo.).
Evidence · text
“The technical content of this release has been reviewed and approved by Dean Besserer , P. Geo., VP Exploration of the Company and a Qualified Person”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 5. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (1)
Fact 1Needs review: drill_no_hole_idView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Region
- usa_id
- Reported Region
- usa_id
- Ticker
- FMAN
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Global Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- drill_no_hole_id
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-10-24T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Completion of the infill program is a milestone for the project's advancement toward feasibility.
Positive factors
- Program completion
- Expansion of scope
Evidence · text
“successfully completed its infill drill program at the Lemhi Gold Project”
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
Resource Estimates (3)
indicatedLemhi Gold Project · goldTonnes: 25500000Grade: 1Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 819300Contained Unit: ozView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Lemhi Gold Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Ticker
- FMAN
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Resource group id
- resource:42ef54ada18c0eaa0241
- Ownership percent
- 100 %
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 25500000
- Grade
- 1
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 819300
- Contained Unit
- oz
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-10-24T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The resource figures provided are a restatement of the existing NI 43-101 compliant MRE mentioned in the text.
Evidence · text
“25.5 million tonnes (819,300 oz) at 1.0 gram per tonne (g/t)”
Tags used in scoring
Indicated Resourcepositive
Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves.
Why it applies: category is "indicated"
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
QP/CP Signedpositive
Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
Why it applies: qp_signed is true
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
PEA-Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
DFS-Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Definitive Feasibility Study — requires high M&I confidence.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
measuredLemhi Gold Project · goldTonnes: 4700000Grade: 1Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 168800Contained Unit: ozView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Lemhi Gold Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Ticker
- FMAN
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Resource group id
- resource:bc5bce1153ebdcaaf002
- Ownership percent
- 100 %
Resource Data
- Category
- measured
- Tonnes
- 4700000
- Grade
- 1
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 168800
- Contained Unit
- oz
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-10-24T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The resource figures provided are a restatement of the existing NI 43-101 compliant MRE mentioned in the text.
Evidence · text
“4.7 million tonnes Measured (168,800 oz) & 25.5 million tonnes Indicated (819,300 oz)”
Tags used in scoring
Measured Resourcepositive
Highest confidence category — tonnage, grade, shape well-established from closely-spaced drilling. Basis for Proven Reserves.
Why it applies: category is "measured"
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
QP/CP Signedpositive
Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
Why it applies: qp_signed is true
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
PEA-Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
DFS-Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Definitive Feasibility Study — requires high M&I confidence.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
inferredLemhi Gold Project · goldTonnes: 7630000Grade: 1.04Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 256000Contained Unit: ozView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Lemhi Gold Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Ticker
- FMAN
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Resource group id
- resource:e62e382c71bd5a49c28b
- Ownership percent
- 100 %
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 7630000
- Grade
- 1.04
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 256000
- Contained Unit
- oz
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-10-24T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The resource figures provided are a restatement of the existing NI 43-101 compliant MRE mentioned in the text.
Evidence · text
“256,000 oz Au at 1.04 g/t Au in 7.63 million tonnes (Inferred)”
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
QP/CP Signedpositive
Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
Why it applies: qp_signed is true
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
PEA-Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
DFS-Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Definitive Feasibility Study — requires high M&I confidence.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
Metallurgical Results (1)
Fact 1Lemhi Gold Project · goldView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Lemhi Gold Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Ticker
- FMAN
Test Work
- Program Status
- detailed
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-10-24T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Metallurgical testing is in progress; specific results are not yet disclosed in this release.
Positive factors
- Ongoing testing to support feasibility
Evidence · text
“core and RC samples have been selected and are currently undergoing analysis as part of the ongoing Feasability Study”
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.