Maple Gold Commences 30,000-Meter Phase II Drill Program at the Douay/Joutel Gold Project, Québec and Issues Equity Incentive Grants

Original announcement by tmx on

Company
Maple Gold Mines Ltd.
Ticker
MGM
Exchange
TSX
Region
Québec
Primary commodity
Gold
Secondary commodities
None reported
Document categories
Drill results, Other
Extracted
2026-09-16 11:03:29 UTC

Analysis by Minestarters Atlas

Minestarters Atlas analysis

Summary

Maple Gold Mines has commenced a 30,000-meter Phase II drill program at its Douay/Joutel Gold Project in Québec, targeting resource expansion and new discoveries. The program follows successful recent drilling that intersected high-grade gold at the Nika and 531 zones.

Reasoning: The announcement of a major, fully-funded expansionary drill program following successful recent results is a significant positive catalyst for an advanced explorer.

Positive factors

  • Commencement of large 30,000m drill program
  • Strong cash position of $20.5M
  • Recent high-grade step-out success at Nika and 531 zones
  • Expansionary focus on both Douay and Joutel projects

Facts used in scoring: 11

Extracted facts

Stored fact records: 11. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.

Drill Results (11)

DO-25-338Douay West · goldGrade: 3.05Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 55.8 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
DO-25-338
Project
Douay West
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_qc
Reported Region
canada_qc
Ticker
MGM

Geometry

Grade
3.05
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
55.8 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
DO-25-338:0-55.8
Mining Method
underground

Location

Location
Nika Zone
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-11-19T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: High-grade intercept over a substantial width in a step-out position.

Positive factors

  • Significant width and grade
  • Step-out success

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

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: "The Program will include: 1) 20,000 m of Phase II drilling at Douay to follow up on recent step-out success at the Nika "

DO-25-338Douay West · goldGrade: 4.93Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 17 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
DO-25-338
Project
Douay West
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_qc
Reported Region
canada_qc
Ticker
MGM

Geometry

Grade
4.93
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
17 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
DO-25-338:0-55.8
Mining Method
underground

Location

Location
Nika Zone
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-11-19T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Strong high-grade component within a larger intercept.

Positive factors

  • High-grade sub-interval

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

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: "The Program will include: 1) 20,000 m of Phase II drilling at Douay to follow up on recent step-out success at the Nika "

DO-25-54ExtDouay West · goldGrade: 2.93Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 20 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
DO-25-54Ext
Project
Douay West
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_qc
Reported Region
canada_qc
Ticker
MGM

Geometry

Grade
2.93
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
20 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
DO-25-54Ext:0-20.0
Mining Method
underground

Location

Location
Nika Zone
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-11-19T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Solid intercept supporting the zone's continuity.

Positive factors

  • Good grade and width

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

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: "The Program will include: 1) 20,000 m of Phase II drilling at Douay to follow up on recent step-out success at the Nika "

DO-25-54ExtDouay West · goldGrade: 5.54Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 7 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
DO-25-54Ext
Project
Douay West
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_qc
Reported Region
canada_qc
Ticker
MGM

Geometry

Grade
5.54
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
7 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
DO-25-54Ext:0-20.0
Mining Method
underground

Location

Location
Nika Zone
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-11-19T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Strong high-grade component.

Positive factors

  • High-grade sub-interval

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

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: "The Program will include: 1) 20,000 m of Phase II drilling at Douay to follow up on recent step-out success at the Nika "

DO-25-349Douay West · goldGrade: 3Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 10.8 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
DO-25-349
Project
Douay West
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_qc
Reported Region
canada_qc
Ticker
MGM

Geometry

Grade
3
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
10.8 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
DO-25-349:0-10.8
Mining Method
underground

Location

Location
531 Zone
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-11-19T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Solid intercept in the 531 zone.

Positive factors

  • Good grade

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

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: "The Program will include: 1) 20,000 m of Phase II drilling at Douay to follow up on recent step-out success at the Nika "

DO-25-349Douay West · goldGrade: 4.51Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 5 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
DO-25-349
Project
Douay West
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_qc
Reported Region
canada_qc
Ticker
MGM

Geometry

Grade
4.51
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
5 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
DO-25-349:0-10.8
Mining Method
underground

Location

Location
531 Zone
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-11-19T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: High-grade component.

Positive factors

  • High-grade sub-interval

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

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: "The Program will include: 1) 20,000 m of Phase II drilling at Douay to follow up on recent step-out success at the Nika "

DO-25-351Douay West · goldGrade: 4.87Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 15 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
DO-25-351
Project
Douay West
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_qc
Reported Region
canada_qc
Ticker
MGM

Geometry

Grade
4.87
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
15 m
Hole Depth
10000 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
DO-25-351:0-15.0
Mining Method
underground

Location

Location
531 Zone
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-11-19T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Strong intercept.

Positive factors

  • Strong grade and width

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

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: "The Program will include: 1) 20,000 m of Phase II drilling at Douay to follow up on recent step-out success at the Nika "

DO-25-351Douay West · goldGrade: 11.25Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 5 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
DO-25-351
Project
Douay West
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_qc
Reported Region
canada_qc
Ticker
MGM

Geometry

Grade
11.25
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
5 m
Hole Depth
10000 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
DO-25-351:0-15.0
Mining Method
underground

Location

Location
531 Zone
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-11-19T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Excellent high-grade component.

Positive factors

  • Very high-grade sub-interval

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

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: "The Program will include: 1) 20,000 m of Phase II drilling at Douay to follow up on recent step-out success at the Nika "

DO-25-352Douay West · goldGrade: 1.96Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 20.8 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
DO-25-352
Project
Douay West
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_qc
Reported Region
canada_qc
Ticker
MGM

Geometry

Grade
1.96
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
20.8 m
Hole Depth
10000 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
DO-25-352:0-20.8
Mining Method
underground

Location

Location
531 Zone
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2025-09-09T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2025-11-19T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Moderate grade intercept.

Positive factors

  • Good width

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

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: "The Program will include: 1) 20,000 m of Phase II drilling at Douay to follow up on recent step-out success at the Nika "

DO-25-352Douay West · goldGrade: 3.66Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 11.4 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
DO-25-352
Project
Douay West
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_qc
Reported Region
canada_qc
Ticker
MGM

Geometry

Grade
3.66
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
11.4 m
Hole Depth
10000 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
DO-25-352:0-20.8
Mining Method
underground

Location

Location
531 Zone
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2025-09-09T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2025-11-19T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Strong high-grade component.

Positive factors

  • High-grade sub-interval

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

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: "The Program will include: 1) 20,000 m of Phase II drilling at Douay to follow up on recent step-out success at the Nika "

DO-25-352Douay West · goldGrade: 11.04Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2.9 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
DO-25-352
Project
Douay West
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_qc
Reported Region
canada_qc
Ticker
MGM

Geometry

Grade
11.04
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
2.9 m
Hole Depth
10000 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
DO-25-352:0-20.8
Mining Method
underground

Location

Location
531 Zone
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2025-09-09T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2025-11-19T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Excellent high-grade component.

Positive factors

  • Very high-grade sub-interval

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

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: "The Program will include: 1) 20,000 m of Phase II drilling at Douay to follow up on recent step-out success at the Nika "

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