# Novagold Reports High-Grade Drill Results and Receives Positive Decision From Alaska Supreme Court

Canonical Atlas analysis: https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/novagold-reports-high-grade-drill-results-and-receives-positive-decision-from-al--f4d0ee42-44fa-40c9-a591-08d0652561ea

Original source: https://money.tmx.com/en/quote/NG/news/7604851580064194/novagold-reports-high-grade-drill-results-and-receives-positive-decision-from-al

Publisher: tmx

Original announcement: 2025-11-25T13:51:35.000Z

Analysis by Minestarters Atlas

Atlas analysis published: Unknown date

Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date

- Company: NOVAGOLD RESOURCES INC.

- Ticker: NG

- Exchange: TSX

- Region: Alaska

- Primary commodity: Gold

- Secondary commodities: None reported

- Document categories: Drill results, Permitting

- Extracted: 2026-09-12 15:32:48 UTC

Narrative sentiment: 0.90 · Bullish

## Minestarters Atlas summary

NOVAGOLD announced final assay results from its 2025 Donlin Gold drill program, revealing high-grade gold intercepts that will support the upcoming Bankable Feasibility Study. Concurrently, the company achieved significant permitting milestones, including a favorable decision from the Alaska Supreme Court affirming water rights and a pipeline lease, and acceptance into the federal FAST-41 program to streamline the permitting process. These developments position Donlin Gold as a leading global gold project.

Reasoning: The announcement reports strong drill results with high-grade gold intercepts, which will feed into the upcoming Bankable Feasibility Study, alongside significant positive developments in the permitting process, including a favorable Alaska Supreme Court ruling and federal FAST-41 designation. The highest grade intercept of 26.22 g/t Au over 4.38 m \(and 30.69 g/t Au over 3.69 m within it\) surpasses the company's prior best grade, indicating exceptional results.

- Positive factor: High-grade gold intercepts reported, including bonanza grades up to 26.22 g/t Au over 4.38 m and 30.69 g/t Au over 3.69 m, exceeding prior best grades.

- Positive factor: True width estimates provided for key intercepts, enhancing geological understanding.

- Positive factor: Drill program successfully supports the updated resource model and advances the Bankable Feasibility Study \(BFS\).

- Positive factor: Positive Alaska Supreme Court decision affirms water rights and pipeline lease, de-risking the project.

- Positive factor: Acceptance into the federal FAST-41 program is expected to streamline federal permitting timelines.

- Positive factor: Comprehensive QA/QC procedures are disclosed, including certified labs and QP sign-off, ensuring data reliability.

- Positive factor: Compositing parameters are clearly stated, providing transparency for interval reporting.

- Negative factor: Most intercepts are reported as apparent width only, which may overstate true thickness.

Facts used in scoring: 101

## Classification and evidence

No classification tags are available.

## Extracted facts

Stored fact records: 101. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.

## Drill Results (101)

### DC25-2231

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Donlin · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: DC25-2231
- Project: Donlin
- Commodity: gold
- Region: usa\_ak
- Reported Region: usa\_ak
- Ticker: NG

#### Geometry

- Grade: 2.12
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 9.24 m
- From: 26.06 m
- To: 35.3 m
- Hole Depth: 252.14 m
- Intercept Depth: 26.06 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: resource
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: DC25-2231:26.06-35.3
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: ACMA
- Azimuth: 333 °
- Dip: 62 °
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas and ALS Limited
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 1
- Cutoff Unit: g/t
- Max Dilution: 4 m

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2025-11-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a moderate grade over a moderate width, contributing to the resource definition in the ACMA zone. The drilling is infill, which has moderate novelty.

- Positive factor: Grade is moderate for an open-pit gold deposit.

- Positive factor: Intercept length is moderate.

- Positive factor: QA/QC procedures are disclosed and labs are certified.

- Positive factor: Compositing parameters are transparent.

- Negative factor: Apparent width only, true width not stated.

Evidence · table

> 2.12

Context: 9.24

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

### DC25-2231

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/novagold-reports-high-grade-drill-results-and-receives-positive-decision-from-al--f4d0ee42-44fa-40c9-a591-08d0652561ea#fact-drill-facts-1)

Donlin · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: DC25-2231
- Project: Donlin
- Commodity: gold
- Region: usa\_ak
- Reported Region: usa\_ak
- Ticker: NG

#### Geometry

- Grade: 5.12
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 6.11 m
- From: 97.88 m
- To: 103.99 m
- Hole Depth: 252.14 m
- Intercept Depth: 26.06 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: resource
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: DC25-2231:97.88-103.99
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: ACMA
- Azimuth: 333 °
- Dip: 62 °
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas and ALS Limited
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 1
- Cutoff Unit: g/t
- Max Dilution: 4 m

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2025-11-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows an exceptional grade over a narrow width, contributing positively to the resource definition in the ACMA zone. The drilling is infill, which has moderate novelty.

- Positive factor: Grade is exceptional for an open-pit gold deposit.

- Positive factor: QA/QC procedures are disclosed and labs are certified.

- Positive factor: Compositing parameters are transparent.

- Negative factor: Intercept length is narrow.

- Negative factor: Apparent width only, true width not stated.

Evidence · table

> 5.12

Context: 6.11

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

### DC25-2231

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/novagold-reports-high-grade-drill-results-and-receives-positive-decision-from-al--f4d0ee42-44fa-40c9-a591-08d0652561ea#fact-drill-facts-2)

Donlin · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: DC25-2231
- Project: Donlin
- Commodity: gold
- Region: usa\_ak
- Reported Region: usa\_ak
- Ticker: NG

#### Geometry

- Grade: 3.21
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 27.09 m
- From: 118.6 m
- To: 145.69 m
- Hole Depth: 252.14 m
- Intercept Depth: 26.06 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: resource
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: DC25-2231:118.6-145.69
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: ACMA
- Azimuth: 333 °
- Dip: 62 °
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas and ALS Limited
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 1
- Cutoff Unit: g/t
- Max Dilution: 4 m

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2025-11-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a strong grade over a good width, significantly contributing to the resource definition in the ACMA zone. The drilling is infill, which has moderate novelty.

- Positive factor: Grade is strong for an open-pit gold deposit.

- Positive factor: Intercept length shows strong continuity.

- Positive factor: QA/QC procedures are disclosed and labs are certified.

- Positive factor: Compositing parameters are transparent.

- Negative factor: Apparent width only, true width not stated.

Evidence · table

> 3.21

Context: 27.09

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

### DC25-2231

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/novagold-reports-high-grade-drill-results-and-receives-positive-decision-from-al--f4d0ee42-44fa-40c9-a591-08d0652561ea#fact-drill-facts-3)

Donlin · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: DC25-2231
- Project: Donlin
- Commodity: gold
- Region: usa\_ak
- Reported Region: usa\_ak
- Ticker: NG

#### Geometry

- Grade: 3.88
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 25.84 m
- From: 155.87 m
- To: 181.71 m
- Hole Depth: 252.14 m
- Intercept Depth: 26.06 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: resource
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: DC25-2231:155.87-181.71
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: ACMA
- Azimuth: 333 °
- Dip: 62 °
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas and ALS Limited
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 1
- Cutoff Unit: g/t
- Max Dilution: 4 m

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2025-11-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a strong grade over a good width, significantly contributing to the resource definition in the ACMA zone. The drilling is infill, which has moderate novelty.

- Positive factor: Grade is strong for an open-pit gold deposit.

- Positive factor: Intercept length shows strong continuity.

- Positive factor: QA/QC procedures are disclosed and labs are certified.

- Positive factor: Compositing parameters are transparent.

- Negative factor: Apparent width only, true width not stated.

Evidence · table

> 3.88

Context: 25.84

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

### DC25-2231

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Donlin · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: DC25-2231
- Project: Donlin
- Commodity: gold
- Region: usa\_ak
- Reported Region: usa\_ak
- Ticker: NG

#### Geometry

- Grade: 3.87
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 16.06 m
- From: 197.01 m
- To: 213.07 m
- Hole Depth: 252.14 m
- Intercept Depth: 26.06 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: resource
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: DC25-2231:197.01-213.07
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: ACMA
- Azimuth: 333 °
- Dip: 62 °
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas and ALS Limited
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 1
- Cutoff Unit: g/t
- Max Dilution: 4 m

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2025-11-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a strong grade over a moderate width, contributing positively to the resource definition in the ACMA zone. The drilling is infill, which has moderate novelty.

- Positive factor: Grade is strong for an open-pit gold deposit.

- Positive factor: Intercept length shows moderate continuity.

- Positive factor: QA/QC procedures are disclosed and labs are certified.

- Positive factor: Compositing parameters are transparent.

- Negative factor: Apparent width only, true width not stated.

Evidence · table

> 3.87

Context: 16.06

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

### DC25-2232

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Donlin · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: DC25-2232
- Project: Donlin
- Commodity: gold
- Region: usa\_ak
- Reported Region: usa\_ak
- Ticker: NG

#### Geometry

- Grade: 5.63
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 5.21 m
- From: 73.52 m
- To: 78.73 m
- Hole Depth: 263.22 m
- Intercept Depth: 73.52 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: resource
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: DC25-2232:73.52-78.73
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: ACMA
- Azimuth: 335 °
- Dip: 60 °
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas and ALS Limited
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 1
- Cutoff Unit: g/t
- Max Dilution: 4 m

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2025-11-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows an exceptional grade over a narrow width, contributing positively to the resource definition in the ACMA zone. The drilling is infill, which has moderate novelty.

- Positive factor: Grade is exceptional for an open-pit gold deposit.

- Positive factor: QA/QC procedures are disclosed and labs are certified.

- Positive factor: Compositing parameters are transparent.

- Negative factor: Intercept length is narrow.

- Negative factor: Apparent width only, true width not stated.

Evidence · table

> 5.63

Context: 5.21

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

### DC25-2232

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Donlin · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: DC25-2232
- Project: Donlin
- Commodity: gold
- Region: usa\_ak
- Reported Region: usa\_ak
- Ticker: NG

#### Geometry

- Grade: 4.61
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 10.71 m
- From: 138.99 m
- To: 149.7 m
- Hole Depth: 263.22 m
- Intercept Depth: 73.52 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: resource
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: DC25-2232:138.99-149.7
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: ACMA
- Azimuth: 335 °
- Dip: 60 °
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas and ALS Limited
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 1
- Cutoff Unit: g/t
- Max Dilution: 4 m

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2025-11-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a strong grade over a moderate width, contributing positively to the resource definition in the ACMA zone. The drilling is infill, which has moderate novelty.

- Positive factor: Grade is strong for an open-pit gold deposit.

- Positive factor: Intercept length shows moderate continuity.

- Positive factor: QA/QC procedures are disclosed and labs are certified.

- Positive factor: Compositing parameters are transparent.

- Negative factor: Apparent width only, true width not stated.

Evidence · table

> 4.61

Context: 10.71

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

### DC25-2232

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/novagold-reports-high-grade-drill-results-and-receives-positive-decision-from-al--f4d0ee42-44fa-40c9-a591-08d0652561ea#fact-drill-facts-7)

Donlin · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: DC25-2232
- Project: Donlin
- Commodity: gold
- Region: usa\_ak
- Reported Region: usa\_ak
- Ticker: NG

#### Geometry

- Grade: 2.01
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 10.28 m
- From: 154.22 m
- To: 164.5 m
- Hole Depth: 263.22 m
- Intercept Depth: 73.52 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: resource
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: DC25-2232:154.22-164.5
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: ACMA
- Azimuth: 335 °
- Dip: 60 °
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas and ALS Limited
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 1
- Cutoff Unit: g/t
- Max Dilution: 4 m

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2025-11-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a strong grade over a moderate width, contributing positively to the resource definition in the ACMA zone. The drilling is infill, which has moderate novelty.

- Positive factor: Grade is strong for an open-pit gold deposit.

- Positive factor: Intercept length shows moderate continuity.

- Positive factor: QA/QC procedures are disclosed and labs are certified.

- Positive factor: Compositing parameters are transparent.

- Negative factor: Apparent width only, true width not stated.

Evidence · table

> 2.01

Context: 10.28

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

### DC25-2232

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/novagold-reports-high-grade-drill-results-and-receives-positive-decision-from-al--f4d0ee42-44fa-40c9-a591-08d0652561ea#fact-drill-facts-8)

Donlin · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: DC25-2232
- Project: Donlin
- Commodity: gold
- Region: usa\_ak
- Reported Region: usa\_ak
- Ticker: NG

#### Geometry

- Grade: 6.8
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 19.46 m
- From: 179.9 m
- To: 199.36 m
- Hole Depth: 263.22 m
- Intercept Depth: 73.52 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: resource
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: DC25-2232:179.9-199.36
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: ACMA
- Azimuth: 335 °
- Dip: 60 °
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas and ALS Limited
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 1
- Cutoff Unit: g/t
- Max Dilution: 4 m

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2025-11-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows an exceptional grade over a strong width, significantly contributing to the resource definition in the ACMA zone. The drilling is infill, which has moderate novelty.

- Positive factor: Grade is exceptional for an open-pit gold deposit.

- Positive factor: Intercept length shows strong continuity.

- Positive factor: QA/QC procedures are disclosed and labs are certified.

- Positive factor: Compositing parameters are transparent.

- Negative factor: Apparent width only, true width not stated.

Evidence · table

> 6.80

Context: 19.46

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

### DC25-2232

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Donlin · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: DC25-2232
- Project: Donlin
- Commodity: gold
- Region: usa\_ak
- Reported Region: usa\_ak
- Ticker: NG

#### Geometry

- Grade: 11.62
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 7.82 m
- From: 189.62 m
- To: 197.44 m
- Hole Depth: 263.22 m
- Intercept Depth: 73.52 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: resource
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: DC25-2232:189.62-197.44
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: ACMA
- Azimuth: 335 °
- Dip: 60 °
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas and ALS Limited
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 1
- Cutoff Unit: g/t
- Max Dilution: 4 m

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2025-11-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This bonanza intercept shows an exceptional grade over a moderate width, significantly contributing to the resource definition in the ACMA zone. The drilling is infill, which has moderate novelty.

- Positive factor: Grade is exceptional for an open-pit gold deposit.

- Positive factor: Bonanza intercept.

- Positive factor: QA/QC procedures are disclosed and labs are certified.

- Positive factor: Compositing parameters are transparent.

- Negative factor: Intercept length is moderate.

- Negative factor: Apparent width only, true width not stated.

Evidence · table

> 11.62

Context: 7.82

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

#### Rejected tags

**Bonanza Intercept** — Rejected; excluded from scoring

Polarity: positive

Definition: Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.

Reason: The grade of 11.62 g/t gold is well above the exceptional threshold of 5 g/t for an open-pit gold deposit.

Evidence · table

> 11.62

Context: 7.82

### DC25-2232

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Donlin · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: DC25-2232
- Project: Donlin
- Commodity: gold
- Region: usa\_ak
- Reported Region: usa\_ak
- Ticker: NG

#### Geometry

- Grade: 1.43
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 3.63 m
- From: 203.83 m
- To: 207.46 m
- Hole Depth: 263.22 m
- Intercept Depth: 73.52 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: resource
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: DC25-2232:203.83-207.46
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: ACMA
- Azimuth: 335 °
- Dip: 60 °
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas and ALS Limited
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 1
- Cutoff Unit: g/t
- Max Dilution: 4 m

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2025-11-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a moderate grade over a narrow width, contributing to the resource definition in the ACMA zone. The drilling is infill, which has moderate novelty.

- Positive factor: Grade is moderate for an open-pit gold deposit.

- Positive factor: QA/QC procedures are disclosed and labs are certified.

- Positive factor: Compositing parameters are transparent.

- Negative factor: Intercept length is narrow.

- Negative factor: Apparent width only, true width not stated.

Evidence · table

> 1.43

Context: 3.63

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

### DC25-2232

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Donlin · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: DC25-2232
- Project: Donlin
- Commodity: gold
- Region: usa\_ak
- Reported Region: usa\_ak
- Ticker: NG

#### Geometry

- Grade: 1.71
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 3.76 m
- From: 239.67 m
- To: 243.43 m
- Hole Depth: 263.22 m
- Intercept Depth: 73.52 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: resource
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: DC25-2232:239.67-243.43
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: ACMA
- Azimuth: 335 °
- Dip: 60 °
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas and ALS Limited
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 1
- Cutoff Unit: g/t
- Max Dilution: 4 m

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2025-11-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a moderate grade over a narrow width, contributing to the resource definition in the ACMA zone. The drilling is infill, which has moderate novelty.

- Positive factor: Grade is moderate for an open-pit gold deposit.

- Positive factor: QA/QC procedures are disclosed and labs are certified.

- Positive factor: Compositing parameters are transparent.

- Negative factor: Intercept length is narrow.

- Negative factor: Apparent width only, true width not stated.

Evidence · table

> 1.71

Context: 3.76

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

### DC25-2232

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Donlin · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: DC25-2232
- Project: Donlin
- Commodity: gold
- Region: usa\_ak
- Reported Region: usa\_ak
- Ticker: NG

#### Geometry

- Grade: 5.91
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 5.23 m
- From: 247.7 m
- To: 252.93 m
- Hole Depth: 263.22 m
- Intercept Depth: 73.52 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: resource
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: DC25-2232:247.7-252.93
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: ACMA
- Azimuth: 335 °
- Dip: 60 °
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas and ALS Limited
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 1
- Cutoff Unit: g/t
- Max Dilution: 4 m

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2025-11-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows an exceptional grade over a narrow width, contributing positively to the resource definition in the ACMA zone. The drilling is infill, which has moderate novelty.

- Positive factor: Grade is exceptional for an open-pit gold deposit.

- Positive factor: QA/QC procedures are disclosed and labs are certified.

- Positive factor: Compositing parameters are transparent.

- Negative factor: Intercept length is narrow.

- Negative factor: Apparent width only, true width not stated.

Evidence · table

> 5.91

Context: 5.23

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

### DC25-2234

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Donlin · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: DC25-2234
- Project: Donlin
- Commodity: gold
- Region: usa\_ak
- Reported Region: usa\_ak
- Ticker: NG

#### Geometry

- Grade: 4.75
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 7.44 m
- From: 70.46 m
- To: 77.9 m
- Hole Depth: 247.16 m
- Intercept Depth: 70.46 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: resource
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: DC25-2234:70.46-77.9
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: ACMA
- Azimuth: 332 °
- Dip: 62 °
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas and ALS Limited
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 1
- Cutoff Unit: g/t
- Max Dilution: 4 m

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2025-11-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a strong grade over a moderate width, contributing positively to the resource definition in the ACMA zone. The drilling is infill, which has moderate novelty.

- Positive factor: Grade is strong for an open-pit gold deposit.

- Positive factor: QA/QC procedures are disclosed and labs are certified.

- Positive factor: Compositing parameters are transparent.

- Negative factor: Intercept length is moderate.

- Negative factor: Apparent width only, true width not stated.

Evidence · table

> 4.75

Context: 7.44

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

### DC25-2234

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Donlin · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: DC25-2234
- Project: Donlin
- Commodity: gold
- Region: usa\_ak
- Reported Region: usa\_ak
- Ticker: NG

#### Geometry

- Grade: 6.05
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 3.32 m
- From: 117.13 m
- To: 120.45 m
- Hole Depth: 247.16 m
- Intercept Depth: 70.46 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: resource
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: DC25-2234:117.13-120.45
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: ACMA
- Azimuth: 332 °
- Dip: 62 °
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas and ALS Limited
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 1
- Cutoff Unit: g/t
- Max Dilution: 4 m

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2025-11-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows an exceptional grade over a narrow width, contributing positively to the resource definition in the ACMA zone. The drilling is infill, which has moderate novelty.

- Positive factor: Grade is exceptional for an open-pit gold deposit.

- Positive factor: QA/QC procedures are disclosed and labs are certified.

- Positive factor: Compositing parameters are transparent.

- Negative factor: Intercept length is narrow.

- Negative factor: Apparent width only, true width not stated.

Evidence · table

> 6.05

Context: 3.32

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

### DC25-2234

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Donlin · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: DC25-2234
- Project: Donlin
- Commodity: gold
- Region: usa\_ak
- Reported Region: usa\_ak
- Ticker: NG

#### Geometry

- Grade: 5.14
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 34.51 m
- From: 132.09 m
- To: 166.6 m
- Hole Depth: 247.16 m
- Intercept Depth: 70.46 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: resource
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: DC25-2234:132.09-166.6
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: ACMA
- Azimuth: 332 °
- Dip: 62 °
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas and ALS Limited
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 1
- Cutoff Unit: g/t
- Max Dilution: 4 m

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2025-11-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows an exceptional grade over a strong width, significantly contributing to the resource definition in the ACMA zone. The drilling is infill, which has moderate novelty.

- Positive factor: Grade is exceptional for an open-pit gold deposit.

- Positive factor: Intercept length shows strong continuity.

- Positive factor: QA/QC procedures are disclosed and labs are certified.

- Positive factor: Compositing parameters are transparent.

- Negative factor: Apparent width only, true width not stated.

Evidence · table

> 5.14

Context: 34.51

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

### DC25-2234

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Donlin · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: DC25-2234
- Project: Donlin
- Commodity: gold
- Region: usa\_ak
- Reported Region: usa\_ak
- Ticker: NG

#### Geometry

- Grade: 10.18
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 4.08 m
- From: 144.85 m
- To: 148.93 m
- Hole Depth: 247.16 m
- Intercept Depth: 70.46 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: resource
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: DC25-2234:144.85-148.93
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: ACMA
- Azimuth: 332 °
- Dip: 62 °
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas and ALS Limited
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 1
- Cutoff Unit: g/t
- Max Dilution: 4 m

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2025-11-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This bonanza intercept shows an exceptional grade over a narrow width, significantly contributing to the resource definition in the ACMA zone. The drilling is infill, which has moderate novelty.

- Positive factor: Grade is exceptional for an open-pit gold deposit.

- Positive factor: Bonanza intercept.

- Positive factor: QA/QC procedures are disclosed and labs are certified.

- Positive factor: Compositing parameters are transparent.

- Negative factor: Intercept length is narrow.

- Negative factor: Apparent width only, true width not stated.

Evidence · table

> 10.18

Context: 4.08

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

#### Rejected tags

**Bonanza Intercept** — Rejected; excluded from scoring

Polarity: positive

Definition: Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.

Reason: The grade of 10.18 g/t gold is well above the exceptional threshold of 5 g/t for an open-pit gold deposit.

Evidence · table

> 10.18

Context: 4.08

### DC25-2234

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Donlin · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: DC25-2234
- Project: Donlin
- Commodity: gold
- Region: usa\_ak
- Reported Region: usa\_ak
- Ticker: NG

#### Geometry

- Grade: 2.36
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 3.41 m
- From: 180.92 m
- To: 184.33 m
- Hole Depth: 247.16 m
- Intercept Depth: 70.46 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: resource
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: DC25-2234:180.92-184.33
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: ACMA
- Azimuth: 332 °
- Dip: 62 °
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas and ALS Limited
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 1
- Cutoff Unit: g/t
- Max Dilution: 4 m

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2025-11-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a strong grade over a narrow width, contributing to the resource definition in the ACMA zone. The drilling is infill, which has moderate novelty.

- Positive factor: Grade is strong for an open-pit gold deposit.

- Positive factor: QA/QC procedures are disclosed and labs are certified.

- Positive factor: Compositing parameters are transparent.

- Negative factor: Intercept length is narrow.

- Negative factor: Apparent width only, true width not stated.

Evidence · table

> 2.36

Context: 3.41

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

### DC25-2234

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Donlin · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: DC25-2234
- Project: Donlin
- Commodity: gold
- Region: usa\_ak
- Reported Region: usa\_ak
- Ticker: NG

#### Geometry

- Grade: 4.15
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 9.81 m
- From: 232.05 m
- To: 241.86 m
- Hole Depth: 247.16 m
- Intercept Depth: 70.46 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: resource
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: DC25-2234:232.05-241.86
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: ACMA
- Azimuth: 332 °
- Dip: 62 °
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas and ALS Limited
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 1
- Cutoff Unit: g/t
- Max Dilution: 4 m

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2025-11-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a strong grade over a moderate width, contributing positively to the resource definition in the ACMA zone. The drilling is infill, which has moderate novelty.

- Positive factor: Grade is strong for an open-pit gold deposit.

- Positive factor: Intercept length shows moderate continuity.

- Positive factor: QA/QC procedures are disclosed and labs are certified.

- Positive factor: Compositing parameters are transparent.

- Negative factor: Apparent width only, true width not stated.

Evidence · table

> 4.15

Context: 9.81

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

### DC25-2235

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Donlin · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: DC25-2235
- Project: Donlin
- Commodity: gold
- Region: usa\_ak
- Reported Region: usa\_ak
- Ticker: NG

#### Geometry

- Grade: 2.2
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 4.08 m
- From: 17.05 m
- To: 21.13 m
- Hole Depth: 248.68 m
- Intercept Depth: 17.05 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: resource
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: DC25-2235:17.05-21.13
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: ACMA
- Azimuth: 333 °
- Dip: 62 °
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas and ALS Limited
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 1
- Cutoff Unit: g/t
- Max Dilution: 4 m

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2025-11-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a strong grade over a narrow width, contributing to the resource definition in the ACMA zone. The drilling is infill, which has moderate novelty.

- Positive factor: Grade is strong for an open-pit gold deposit.

- Positive factor: QA/QC procedures are disclosed and labs are certified.

- Positive factor: Compositing parameters are transparent.

- Negative factor: Intercept length is narrow.

- Negative factor: Apparent width only, true width not stated.

Evidence · table

> 2.20

Context: 4.08

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

### DC25-2235

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Donlin · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: DC25-2235
- Project: Donlin
- Commodity: gold
- Region: usa\_ak
- Reported Region: usa\_ak
- Ticker: NG

#### Geometry

- Grade: 1.6
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 8.49 m
- From: 97.47 m
- To: 105.96 m
- Hole Depth: 248.68 m
- Intercept Depth: 17.05 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: resource
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: DC25-2235:97.47-105.96
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: ACMA
- Azimuth: 333 °
- Dip: 62 °
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas and ALS Limited
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 1
- Cutoff Unit: g/t
- Max Dilution: 4 m

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2025-11-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a moderate grade over a moderate width, contributing to the resource definition in the ACMA zone. The drilling is infill, which has moderate novelty.

- Positive factor: Grade is moderate for an open-pit gold deposit.

- Positive factor: Intercept length shows moderate continuity.

- Positive factor: QA/QC procedures are disclosed and labs are certified.

- Positive factor: Compositing parameters are transparent.

- Negative factor: Apparent width only, true width not stated.

Evidence · table

> 1.60

Context: 8.49

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

### DC25-2235

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Donlin · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: DC25-2235
- Project: Donlin
- Commodity: gold
- Region: usa\_ak
- Reported Region: usa\_ak
- Ticker: NG

#### Geometry

- Grade: 3.22
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 26.92 m
- From: 116.13 m
- To: 143.05 m
- Hole Depth: 248.68 m
- Intercept Depth: 17.05 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: resource
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: DC25-2235:116.13-143.05
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: ACMA
- Azimuth: 333 °
- Dip: 62 °
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas and ALS Limited
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 1
- Cutoff Unit: g/t
- Max Dilution: 4 m

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2025-11-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a strong grade over a good width, significantly contributing to the resource definition in the ACMA zone. The drilling is infill, which has moderate novelty.

- Positive factor: Grade is strong for an open-pit gold deposit.

- Positive factor: Intercept length shows strong continuity.

- Positive factor: QA/QC procedures are disclosed and labs are certified.

- Positive factor: Compositing parameters are transparent.

- Negative factor: Apparent width only, true width not stated.

Evidence · table

> 3.22

Context: 26.92

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

### DC25-2235

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Donlin · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: DC25-2235
- Project: Donlin
- Commodity: gold
- Region: usa\_ak
- Reported Region: usa\_ak
- Ticker: NG

#### Geometry

- Grade: 2.21
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 13.79 m
- From: 148.65 m
- To: 162.44 m
- Hole Depth: 248.68 m
- Intercept Depth: 17.05 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: resource
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: DC25-2235:148.65-162.44
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: ACMA
- Azimuth: 333 °
- Dip: 62 °
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas and ALS Limited
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 1
- Cutoff Unit: g/t
- Max Dilution: 4 m

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2025-11-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a strong grade over a moderate width, contributing positively to the resource definition in the ACMA zone. The drilling is infill, which has moderate novelty.

- Positive factor: Grade is strong for an open-pit gold deposit.

- Positive factor: Intercept length shows moderate continuity.

- Positive factor: QA/QC procedures are disclosed and labs are certified.

- Positive factor: Compositing parameters are transparent.

- Negative factor: Apparent width only, true width not stated.

Evidence · table

> 2.21

Context: 13.79

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

### DC25-2235

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Donlin · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: DC25-2235
- Project: Donlin
- Commodity: gold
- Region: usa\_ak
- Reported Region: usa\_ak
- Ticker: NG

#### Geometry

- Grade: 4.78
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 6.2 m
- From: 167.23 m
- To: 173.43 m
- Hole Depth: 248.68 m
- Intercept Depth: 17.05 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: resource
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: DC25-2235:167.23-173.43
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: ACMA
- Azimuth: 333 °
- Dip: 62 °
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas and ALS Limited
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 1
- Cutoff Unit: g/t
- Max Dilution: 4 m

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2025-11-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a strong grade over a narrow width, contributing positively to the resource definition in the ACMA zone. The drilling is infill, which has moderate novelty.

- Positive factor: Grade is strong for an open-pit gold deposit.

- Positive factor: QA/QC procedures are disclosed and labs are certified.

- Positive factor: Compositing parameters are transparent.

- Negative factor: Intercept length is narrow.

- Negative factor: Apparent width only, true width not stated.

Evidence · table

> 4.78

Context: 6.20

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

### DC25-2235

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Donlin · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: DC25-2235
- Project: Donlin
- Commodity: gold
- Region: usa\_ak
- Reported Region: usa\_ak
- Ticker: NG

#### Geometry

- Grade: 2.72
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 28.61 m
- From: 192.27 m
- To: 220.88 m
- Hole Depth: 248.68 m
- Intercept Depth: 17.05 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: resource
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: DC25-2235:192.27-220.88
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: ACMA
- Azimuth: 333 °
- Dip: 62 °
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas and ALS Limited
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 1
- Cutoff Unit: g/t
- Max Dilution: 4 m

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2025-11-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a strong grade over a good width, significantly contributing to the resource definition in the ACMA zone. The drilling is infill, which has moderate novelty.

- Positive factor: Grade is strong for an open-pit gold deposit.

- Positive factor: Intercept length shows strong continuity.

- Positive factor: QA/QC procedures are disclosed and labs are certified.

- Positive factor: Compositing parameters are transparent.

- Negative factor: Apparent width only, true width not stated.

Evidence · table

> 2.72

Context: 28.61

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

### DC25-2236

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Donlin · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: DC25-2236
- Project: Donlin
- Commodity: gold
- Region: usa\_ak
- Reported Region: usa\_ak
- Ticker: NG

#### Geometry

- Grade: 9.19
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 3.21 m
- From: 93.34 m
- To: 96.55 m
- Hole Depth: 239.32 m
- Intercept Depth: 93.34 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: resource
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: DC25-2236:93.34-96.55
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: ACMA
- Azimuth: 332 °
- Dip: 61 °
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas and ALS Limited
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 1
- Cutoff Unit: g/t
- Max Dilution: 4 m

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2025-11-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This bonanza intercept shows an exceptional grade over a narrow width, significantly contributing to the resource definition in the ACMA zone. The drilling is infill, which has moderate novelty.

- Positive factor: Grade is exceptional for an open-pit gold deposit.

- Positive factor: Bonanza intercept.

- Positive factor: QA/QC procedures are disclosed and labs are certified.

- Positive factor: Compositing parameters are transparent.

- Negative factor: Intercept length is narrow.

- Negative factor: Apparent width only, true width not stated.

Evidence · table

> 9.19

Context: 3.21

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

#### Rejected tags

**Bonanza Intercept** — Rejected; excluded from scoring

Polarity: positive

Definition: Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.

Reason: The grade of 9.19 g/t gold is well above the exceptional threshold of 5 g/t for an open-pit gold deposit.

Evidence · table

> 9.19

Context: 3.21

### DC25-2236

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Donlin · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: DC25-2236
- Project: Donlin
- Commodity: gold
- Region: usa\_ak
- Reported Region: usa\_ak
- Ticker: NG

#### Geometry

- Grade: 2.57
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 25.95 m
- From: 108.62 m
- To: 134.57 m
- Hole Depth: 239.32 m
- Intercept Depth: 93.34 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: resource
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: DC25-2236:108.62-134.57
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: ACMA
- Azimuth: 332 °
- Dip: 61 °
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas and ALS Limited
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 1
- Cutoff Unit: g/t
- Max Dilution: 4 m

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2025-11-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a strong grade over a good width, significantly contributing to the resource definition in the ACMA zone. The drilling is infill, which has moderate novelty.

- Positive factor: Grade is strong for an open-pit gold deposit.

- Positive factor: Intercept length shows strong continuity.

- Positive factor: QA/QC procedures are disclosed and labs are certified.

- Positive factor: Compositing parameters are transparent.

- Negative factor: Apparent width only, true width not stated.

Evidence · table

> 2.57

Context: 25.95

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

### DC25-2236

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Donlin · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: DC25-2236
- Project: Donlin
- Commodity: gold
- Region: usa\_ak
- Reported Region: usa\_ak
- Ticker: NG

#### Geometry

- Grade: 10.44
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 4.49 m
- From: 149.38 m
- To: 153.87 m
- Hole Depth: 239.32 m
- Intercept Depth: 93.34 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: resource
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: DC25-2236:149.38-153.87
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: ACMA
- Azimuth: 332 °
- Dip: 61 °
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas and ALS Limited
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 1
- Cutoff Unit: g/t
- Max Dilution: 4 m

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2025-11-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This bonanza intercept shows an exceptional grade over a narrow width, significantly contributing to the resource definition in the ACMA zone. The drilling is infill, which has moderate novelty.

- Positive factor: Grade is exceptional for an open-pit gold deposit.

- Positive factor: Bonanza intercept.

- Positive factor: QA/QC procedures are disclosed and labs are certified.

- Positive factor: Compositing parameters are transparent.

- Negative factor: Intercept length is narrow.

- Negative factor: Apparent width only, true width not stated.

Evidence · table

> 10.44

Context: 4.49

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

#### Rejected tags

**Bonanza Intercept** — Rejected; excluded from scoring

Polarity: positive

Definition: Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.

Reason: The grade of 10.44 g/t gold is well above the exceptional threshold of 5 g/t for an open-pit gold deposit.

Evidence · table

> 10.44

Context: 4.49

### DC25-2236

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Donlin · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: DC25-2236
- Project: Donlin
- Commodity: gold
- Region: usa\_ak
- Reported Region: usa\_ak
- Ticker: NG

#### Geometry

- Grade: 2.62
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 7.75 m
- From: 200.95 m
- To: 208.7 m
- Hole Depth: 239.32 m
- Intercept Depth: 93.34 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: resource
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: DC25-2236:200.95-208.7
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: ACMA
- Azimuth: 332 °
- Dip: 61 °
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas and ALS Limited
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 1
- Cutoff Unit: g/t
- Max Dilution: 4 m

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2025-11-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a strong grade over a moderate width, contributing to the resource definition in the ACMA zone. The drilling is infill, which has moderate novelty.

- Positive factor: Grade is strong for an open-pit gold deposit.

- Positive factor: Intercept length is moderate.

- Positive factor: QA/QC procedures are disclosed and labs are certified.

- Positive factor: Compositing parameters are transparent.

- Negative factor: Apparent width only, true width not stated.

Evidence · table

> 2.62

Context: 7.75

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

### DC25-2237

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Donlin · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: DC25-2237
- Project: Donlin
- Commodity: gold
- Region: usa\_ak
- Reported Region: usa\_ak
- Ticker: NG

#### Geometry

- Grade: 4.18
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 25.32 m
- From: 30.19 m
- To: 55.51 m
- Hole Depth: 250.4 m
- Intercept Depth: 30.19 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: resource
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: DC25-2237:30.19-55.51
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: ACMA
- Azimuth: 332 °
- Dip: 61 °
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas and ALS Limited
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 1
- Cutoff Unit: g/t
- Max Dilution: 4 m

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2025-11-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a strong grade over a good width, significantly contributing to the resource definition in the ACMA zone. The drilling is infill, which has moderate novelty.

- Positive factor: Grade is strong for an open-pit gold deposit.

- Positive factor: Intercept length shows strong continuity.

- Positive factor: QA/QC procedures are disclosed and labs are certified.

- Positive factor: Compositing parameters are transparent.

- Negative factor: Apparent width only, true width not stated.

Evidence · table

> 4.18

Context: 25.32

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

### DC25-2237

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Donlin · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: DC25-2237
- Project: Donlin
- Commodity: gold
- Region: usa\_ak
- Reported Region: usa\_ak
- Ticker: NG

#### Geometry

- Grade: 3.31
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 6.6 m
- From: 67.95 m
- To: 74.55 m
- Hole Depth: 250.4 m
- Intercept Depth: 30.19 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: resource
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: DC25-2237:67.95-74.55
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: ACMA
- Azimuth: 332 °
- Dip: 61 °
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas and ALS Limited
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 1
- Cutoff Unit: g/t
- Max Dilution: 4 m

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2025-11-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a strong grade over a moderate width, contributing to the resource definition in the ACMA zone. The drilling is infill, which has moderate novelty.

- Positive factor: Grade is strong for an open-pit gold deposit.

- Positive factor: Intercept length is moderate.

- Positive factor: QA/QC procedures are disclosed and labs are certified.

- Positive factor: Compositing parameters are transparent.

- Negative factor: Apparent width only, true width not stated.

Evidence · table

> 3.31

Context: 6.60

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

### DC25-2237

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Donlin · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: DC25-2237
- Project: Donlin
- Commodity: gold
- Region: usa\_ak
- Reported Region: usa\_ak
- Ticker: NG

#### Geometry

- Grade: 3.63
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 8.86 m
- From: 105.44 m
- To: 114.3 m
- Hole Depth: 250.4 m
- Intercept Depth: 30.19 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: resource
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: DC25-2237:105.44-114.3
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: ACMA
- Azimuth: 332 °
- Dip: 61 °
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas and ALS Limited
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 1
- Cutoff Unit: g/t
- Max Dilution: 4 m

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2025-11-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a strong grade over a moderate width, contributing positively to the resource definition in the ACMA zone. The drilling is infill, which has moderate novelty.

- Positive factor: Grade is strong for an open-pit gold deposit.

- Positive factor: Intercept length shows moderate continuity.

- Positive factor: QA/QC procedures are disclosed and labs are certified.

- Positive factor: Compositing parameters are transparent.

- Negative factor: Apparent width only, true width not stated.

Evidence · table

> 3.63

Context: 8.86

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

### DC25-2237

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Donlin · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: DC25-2237
- Project: Donlin
- Commodity: gold
- Region: usa\_ak
- Reported Region: usa\_ak
- Ticker: NG

#### Geometry

- Grade: 4.56
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 28.1 m
- From: 125.5 m
- To: 153.6 m
- Hole Depth: 250.4 m
- Intercept Depth: 30.19 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: resource
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: DC25-2237:125.5-153.6
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: ACMA
- Azimuth: 332 °
- Dip: 61 °
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas and ALS Limited
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 1
- Cutoff Unit: g/t
- Max Dilution: 4 m

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2025-11-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a strong grade over a good width, significantly contributing to the resource definition in the ACMA zone. The drilling is infill, which has moderate novelty.

- Positive factor: Grade is strong for an open-pit gold deposit.

- Positive factor: Intercept length shows strong continuity.

- Positive factor: QA/QC procedures are disclosed and labs are certified.

- Positive factor: Compositing parameters are transparent.

- Negative factor: Apparent width only, true width not stated.

Evidence · table

> 4.56

Context: 28.10

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

### DC25-2237

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Donlin · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: DC25-2237
- Project: Donlin
- Commodity: gold
- Region: usa\_ak
- Reported Region: usa\_ak
- Ticker: NG

#### Geometry

- Grade: 3.74
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 3.94 m
- From: 194.66 m
- To: 198.6 m
- Hole Depth: 250.4 m
- Intercept Depth: 30.19 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: resource
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: DC25-2237:194.66-198.6
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: ACMA
- Azimuth: 332 °
- Dip: 61 °
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas and ALS Limited
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 1
- Cutoff Unit: g/t
- Max Dilution: 4 m

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2025-11-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a strong grade over a narrow width, contributing to the resource definition in the ACMA zone. The drilling is infill, which has moderate novelty.

- Positive factor: Grade is strong for an open-pit gold deposit.

- Positive factor: QA/QC procedures are disclosed and labs are certified.

- Positive factor: Compositing parameters are transparent.

- Negative factor: Intercept length is narrow.

- Negative factor: Apparent width only, true width not stated.

Evidence · table

> 3.74

Context: 3.94

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

### DC25-2237

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Donlin · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: DC25-2237
- Project: Donlin
- Commodity: gold
- Region: usa\_ak
- Reported Region: usa\_ak
- Ticker: NG

#### Geometry

- Grade: 1.64
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 9.43 m
- From: 218.69 m
- To: 228.12 m
- Hole Depth: 250.4 m
- Intercept Depth: 30.19 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: resource
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: DC25-2237:218.69-228.12
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: ACMA
- Azimuth: 332 °
- Dip: 61 °
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas and ALS Limited
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 1
- Cutoff Unit: g/t
- Max Dilution: 4 m

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2025-11-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a moderate grade over a moderate width, contributing to the resource definition in the ACMA zone. The drilling is infill, which has moderate novelty.

- Positive factor: Grade is moderate for an open-pit gold deposit.

- Positive factor: Intercept length shows moderate continuity.

- Positive factor: QA/QC procedures are disclosed and labs are certified.

- Positive factor: Compositing parameters are transparent.

- Negative factor: Apparent width only, true width not stated.

Evidence · table

> 1.64

Context: 9.43

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

### DC25-2238

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Donlin · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: DC25-2238
- Project: Donlin
- Commodity: gold
- Region: usa\_ak
- Reported Region: usa\_ak
- Ticker: NG

#### Geometry

- Grade: 2.85
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 3.93 m
- From: 110.07 m
- To: 114 m
- Hole Depth: 230.05 m
- Intercept Depth: 110.07 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: resource
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: DC25-2238:110.07-114
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: ACMA
- Azimuth: 332 °
- Dip: 59 °
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas and ALS Limited
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 1
- Cutoff Unit: g/t
- Max Dilution: 4 m

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2025-11-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a strong grade over a narrow width, contributing to the resource definition in the ACMA zone. The drilling is infill, which has moderate novelty.

- Positive factor: Grade is strong for an open-pit gold deposit.

- Positive factor: QA/QC procedures are disclosed and labs are certified.

- Positive factor: Compositing parameters are transparent.

- Negative factor: Intercept length is narrow.

- Negative factor: Apparent width only, true width not stated.

Evidence · table

> 2.85

Context: 3.93

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

### DC25-2238

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Donlin · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: DC25-2238
- Project: Donlin
- Commodity: gold
- Region: usa\_ak
- Reported Region: usa\_ak
- Ticker: NG

#### Geometry

- Grade: 2.5
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 3.8 m
- From: 123.18 m
- To: 126.98 m
- Hole Depth: 230.05 m
- Intercept Depth: 110.07 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: resource
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: DC25-2238:123.18-126.98
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: ACMA
- Azimuth: 332 °
- Dip: 59 °
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas and ALS Limited
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 1
- Cutoff Unit: g/t
- Max Dilution: 4 m

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2025-11-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a strong grade over a narrow width, contributing to the resource definition in the ACMA zone. The drilling is infill, which has moderate novelty.

- Positive factor: Grade is strong for an open-pit gold deposit.

- Positive factor: QA/QC procedures are disclosed and labs are certified.

- Positive factor: Compositing parameters are transparent.

- Negative factor: Intercept length is narrow.

- Negative factor: Apparent width only, true width not stated.

Evidence · table

> 2.50

Context: 3.80

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

### DC25-2238

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Donlin · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: DC25-2238
- Project: Donlin
- Commodity: gold
- Region: usa\_ak
- Reported Region: usa\_ak
- Ticker: NG

#### Geometry

- Grade: 2.12
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 6.69 m
- From: 132.45 m
- To: 139.14 m
- Hole Depth: 230.05 m
- Intercept Depth: 110.07 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: resource
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: DC25-2238:132.45-139.14
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: ACMA
- Azimuth: 332 °
- Dip: 59 °
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas and ALS Limited
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 1
- Cutoff Unit: g/t
- Max Dilution: 4 m

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2025-11-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a strong grade over a moderate width, contributing to the resource definition in the ACMA zone. The drilling is infill, which has moderate novelty.

- Positive factor: Grade is strong for an open-pit gold deposit.

- Positive factor: Intercept length is moderate.

- Positive factor: QA/QC procedures are disclosed and labs are certified.

- Positive factor: Compositing parameters are transparent.

- Negative factor: Apparent width only, true width not stated.

Evidence · table

> 2.12

Context: 6.69

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

### DC25-2238

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Donlin · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: DC25-2238
- Project: Donlin
- Commodity: gold
- Region: usa\_ak
- Reported Region: usa\_ak
- Ticker: NG

#### Geometry

- Grade: 2.77
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 10.28 m
- From: 177.32 m
- To: 187.6 m
- Hole Depth: 230.05 m
- Intercept Depth: 110.07 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: resource
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: DC25-2238:177.32-187.6
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: ACMA
- Azimuth: 332 °
- Dip: 59 °
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas and ALS Limited
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 1
- Cutoff Unit: g/t
- Max Dilution: 4 m

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2025-11-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a strong grade over a moderate width, contributing positively to the resource definition in the ACMA zone. The drilling is infill, which has moderate novelty.

- Positive factor: Grade is strong for an open-pit gold deposit.

- Positive factor: Intercept length shows moderate continuity.

- Positive factor: QA/QC procedures are disclosed and labs are certified.

- Positive factor: Compositing parameters are transparent.

- Negative factor: Apparent width only, true width not stated.

Evidence · table

> 2.77

Context: 10.28

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

### DC25-2239

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Donlin · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: DC25-2239
- Project: Donlin
- Commodity: gold
- Region: usa\_ak
- Reported Region: usa\_ak
- Ticker: NG

#### Geometry

- Grade: 5.33
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 11 m
- From: 33.72 m
- To: 44.72 m
- Hole Depth: 239.09 m
- Intercept Depth: 33.72 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: resource
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: DC25-2239:33.72-44.72
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: ACMA
- Azimuth: 334 °
- Dip: 56 °
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas and ALS Limited
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 1
- Cutoff Unit: g/t
- Max Dilution: 4 m

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2025-11-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows an exceptional grade over a moderate width, contributing positively to the resource definition in the ACMA zone. The drilling is infill, which has moderate novelty.

- Positive factor: Grade is exceptional for an open-pit gold deposit.

- Positive factor: Intercept length shows moderate continuity.

- Positive factor: QA/QC procedures are disclosed and labs are certified.

- Positive factor: Compositing parameters are transparent.

- Negative factor: Apparent width only, true width not stated.

Evidence · table

> 5.33

Context: 11.00

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

### DC25-2239

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Donlin · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: DC25-2239
- Project: Donlin
- Commodity: gold
- Region: usa\_ak
- Reported Region: usa\_ak
- Ticker: NG

#### Geometry

- Grade: 5.05
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 31.09 m
- From: 116.38 m
- To: 147.47 m
- Hole Depth: 239.09 m
- Intercept Depth: 33.72 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: resource
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: DC25-2239:116.38-147.47
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: ACMA
- Azimuth: 334 °
- Dip: 56 °
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas and ALS Limited
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 1
- Cutoff Unit: g/t
- Max Dilution: 4 m

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2025-11-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows an exceptional grade over a strong width, significantly contributing to the resource definition in the ACMA zone. The drilling is infill, which has moderate novelty.

- Positive factor: Grade is exceptional for an open-pit gold deposit.

- Positive factor: Intercept length shows strong continuity.

- Positive factor: QA/QC procedures are disclosed and labs are certified.

- Positive factor: Compositing parameters are transparent.

- Negative factor: Apparent width only, true width not stated.

Evidence · table

> 5.05

Context: 31.09

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

### DC25-2239

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Donlin · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: DC25-2239
- Project: Donlin
- Commodity: gold
- Region: usa\_ak
- Reported Region: usa\_ak
- Ticker: NG

#### Geometry

- Grade: 1.19
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 3.2 m
- From: 158.63 m
- To: 161.83 m
- Hole Depth: 239.09 m
- Intercept Depth: 33.72 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: resource
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: DC25-2239:158.63-161.83
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: ACMA
- Azimuth: 334 °
- Dip: 56 °
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas and ALS Limited
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 1
- Cutoff Unit: g/t
- Max Dilution: 4 m

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2025-11-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a moderate grade over a narrow width, contributing to the resource definition in the ACMA zone. The drilling is infill, which has moderate novelty.

- Positive factor: Grade is moderate for an open-pit gold deposit.

- Positive factor: QA/QC procedures are disclosed and labs are certified.

- Positive factor: Compositing parameters are transparent.

- Negative factor: Intercept length is narrow.

- Negative factor: Apparent width only, true width not stated.

Evidence · table

> 1.19

Context: 3.20

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

### DC25-2239

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Donlin · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: DC25-2239
- Project: Donlin
- Commodity: gold
- Region: usa\_ak
- Reported Region: usa\_ak
- Ticker: NG

#### Geometry

- Grade: 3.56
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 7.25 m
- From: 172.49 m
- To: 179.74 m
- Hole Depth: 239.09 m
- Intercept Depth: 33.72 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: resource
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: DC25-2239:172.49-179.74
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: ACMA
- Azimuth: 334 °
- Dip: 56 °
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas and ALS Limited
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 1
- Cutoff Unit: g/t
- Max Dilution: 4 m

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2025-11-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a strong grade over a moderate width, contributing positively to the resource definition in the ACMA zone. The drilling is infill, which has moderate novelty.

- Positive factor: Grade is strong for an open-pit gold deposit.

- Positive factor: Intercept length is moderate.

- Positive factor: QA/QC procedures are disclosed and labs are certified.

- Positive factor: Compositing parameters are transparent.

- Negative factor: Apparent width only, true width not stated.

Evidence · table

> 3.56

Context: 7.25

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

### DC25-2239

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Donlin · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: DC25-2239
- Project: Donlin
- Commodity: gold
- Region: usa\_ak
- Reported Region: usa\_ak
- Ticker: NG

#### Geometry

- Grade: 3.84
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 9.14 m
- From: 200.04 m
- To: 209.18 m
- Hole Depth: 239.09 m
- Intercept Depth: 33.72 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: resource
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: DC25-2239:200.04-209.18
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: ACMA
- Azimuth: 334 °
- Dip: 56 °
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas and ALS Limited
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 1
- Cutoff Unit: g/t
- Max Dilution: 4 m

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2025-11-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a strong grade over a moderate width, contributing positively to the resource definition in the ACMA zone. The drilling is infill, which has moderate novelty.

- Positive factor: Grade is strong for an open-pit gold deposit.

- Positive factor: Intercept length shows moderate continuity.

- Positive factor: QA/QC procedures are disclosed and labs are certified.

- Positive factor: Compositing parameters are transparent.

- Negative factor: Apparent width only, true width not stated.

Evidence · table

> 3.84

Context: 9.14

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

### DC25-2239

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Donlin · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: DC25-2239
- Project: Donlin
- Commodity: gold
- Region: usa\_ak
- Reported Region: usa\_ak
- Ticker: NG

#### Geometry

- Grade: 1.29
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 28.34 m
- From: 215.2 m
- To: 243.54 m
- Hole Depth: 239.09 m
- Intercept Depth: 33.72 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: resource
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: DC25-2239:215.2-243.54
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: ACMA
- Azimuth: 334 °
- Dip: 56 °
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas and ALS Limited
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 1
- Cutoff Unit: g/t
- Max Dilution: 4 m

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2025-11-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a moderate grade over a strong width, contributing positively to the resource definition in the ACMA zone. The drilling is infill, which has moderate novelty.

- Positive factor: Grade is moderate for an open-pit gold deposit.

- Positive factor: Intercept length shows strong continuity.

- Positive factor: QA/QC procedures are disclosed and labs are certified.

- Positive factor: Compositing parameters are transparent.

- Negative factor: Apparent width only, true width not stated.

Evidence · table

> 1.29

Context: 28.34

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

### DC25-2241

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Donlin · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: DC25-2241
- Project: Donlin
- Commodity: gold
- Region: usa\_ak
- Reported Region: usa\_ak
- Ticker: NG

#### Geometry

- Grade: 5.22
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 4.29 m
- From: 29.67 m
- To: 33.96 m
- Hole Depth: 88.25 m
- Intercept Depth: 29.67 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: resource
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: DC25-2241:29.67-33.96
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: ACMA
- Azimuth: 333 °
- Dip: 59 °
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas and ALS Limited
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 1
- Cutoff Unit: g/t
- Max Dilution: 4 m

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2025-11-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows an exceptional grade over a narrow width, contributing positively to the resource definition in the ACMA zone. The drilling is infill, which has moderate novelty.

- Positive factor: Grade is exceptional for an open-pit gold deposit.

- Positive factor: QA/QC procedures are disclosed and labs are certified.

- Positive factor: Compositing parameters are transparent.

- Negative factor: Intercept length is narrow.

- Negative factor: Apparent width only, true width not stated.

Evidence · table

> 5.22

Context: 4.29

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

### DC25-2241

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Donlin · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: DC25-2241
- Project: Donlin
- Commodity: gold
- Region: usa\_ak
- Reported Region: usa\_ak
- Ticker: NG

#### Geometry

- Grade: 6.13
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 29.06 m
- From: 114.64 m
- To: 143.7 m
- Hole Depth: 88.25 m
- Intercept Depth: 29.67 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: resource
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: DC25-2241:114.64-143.7
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: ACMA
- Azimuth: 333 °
- Dip: 59 °
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas and ALS Limited
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 1
- Cutoff Unit: g/t
- Max Dilution: 4 m

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2025-11-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows an exceptional grade over a strong width, significantly contributing to the resource definition in the ACMA zone. The drilling is infill, which has moderate novelty.

- Positive factor: Grade is exceptional for an open-pit gold deposit.

- Positive factor: Intercept length shows strong continuity.

- Positive factor: QA/QC procedures are disclosed and labs are certified.

- Positive factor: Compositing parameters are transparent.

- Negative factor: Apparent width only, true width not stated.

Evidence · table

> 6.13

Context: 29.06

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

### DC25-2241

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Donlin · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: DC25-2241
- Project: Donlin
- Commodity: gold
- Region: usa\_ak
- Reported Region: usa\_ak
- Ticker: NG

#### Geometry

- Grade: 21.33
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 5.99 m
- From: 136.4 m
- To: 142.39 m
- Hole Depth: 88.25 m
- Intercept Depth: 29.67 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: resource
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: DC25-2241:136.4-142.39
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: ACMA
- Azimuth: 333 °
- Dip: 59 °
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas and ALS Limited
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 1
- Cutoff Unit: g/t
- Max Dilution: 4 m

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2025-11-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This bonanza intercept shows an exceptional grade over a narrow width, significantly contributing to the resource definition in the ACMA zone. The drilling is infill, which has moderate novelty.

- Positive factor: Grade is exceptional for an open-pit gold deposit.

- Positive factor: Bonanza intercept.

- Positive factor: QA/QC procedures are disclosed and labs are certified.

- Positive factor: Compositing parameters are transparent.

- Negative factor: Intercept length is narrow.

- Negative factor: Apparent width only, true width not stated.

Evidence · table

> 21.33

Context: 5.99

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

#### Rejected tags

**Bonanza Intercept** — Rejected; excluded from scoring

Polarity: positive

Definition: Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.

Reason: The grade of 21.33 g/t gold is well above the exceptional threshold of 5 g/t for an open-pit gold deposit.

Evidence · table

> 21.33

Context: 5.99

### DC25-2241

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Donlin · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: DC25-2241
- Project: Donlin
- Commodity: gold
- Region: usa\_ak
- Reported Region: usa\_ak
- Ticker: NG

#### Geometry

- Grade: 10.79
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 3.64 m
- From: 150.6 m
- To: 154.24 m
- Hole Depth: 88.25 m
- Intercept Depth: 29.67 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: resource
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: DC25-2241:150.6-154.24
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: ACMA
- Azimuth: 333 °
- Dip: 59 °
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas and ALS Limited
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 1
- Cutoff Unit: g/t
- Max Dilution: 4 m

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2025-11-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This bonanza intercept shows an exceptional grade over a narrow width, significantly contributing to the resource definition in the ACMA zone. The drilling is infill, which has moderate novelty.

- Positive factor: Grade is exceptional for an open-pit gold deposit.

- Positive factor: Bonanza intercept.

- Positive factor: QA/QC procedures are disclosed and labs are certified.

- Positive factor: Compositing parameters are transparent.

- Negative factor: Intercept length is narrow.

- Negative factor: Apparent width only, true width not stated.

Evidence · table

> 10.79

Context: 3.64

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

#### Rejected tags

**Bonanza Intercept** — Rejected; excluded from scoring

Polarity: positive

Definition: Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.

Reason: The grade of 10.79 g/t gold is well above the exceptional threshold of 5 g/t for an open-pit gold deposit.

Evidence · table

> 10.79

Context: 3.64

### DC25-2241

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Donlin · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: DC25-2241
- Project: Donlin
- Commodity: gold
- Region: usa\_ak
- Reported Region: usa\_ak
- Ticker: NG

#### Geometry

- Grade: 3.81
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 15.31 m
- From: 160.28 m
- To: 175.59 m
- Hole Depth: 88.25 m
- Intercept Depth: 29.67 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: resource
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: DC25-2241:160.28-175.59
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: ACMA
- Azimuth: 333 °
- Dip: 59 °
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas and ALS Limited
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 1
- Cutoff Unit: g/t
- Max Dilution: 4 m

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2025-11-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a strong grade over a moderate width, contributing positively to the resource definition in the ACMA zone. The drilling is infill, which has moderate novelty.

- Positive factor: Grade is strong for an open-pit gold deposit.

- Positive factor: Intercept length shows moderate continuity.

- Positive factor: QA/QC procedures are disclosed and labs are certified.

- Positive factor: Compositing parameters are transparent.

- Negative factor: Apparent width only, true width not stated.

Evidence · table

> 3.81

Context: 15.31

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

### DC25-2241

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Donlin · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: DC25-2241
- Project: Donlin
- Commodity: gold
- Region: usa\_ak
- Reported Region: usa\_ak
- Ticker: NG

#### Geometry

- Grade: 2.3
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 27.05 m
- From: 193.41 m
- To: 220.46 m
- Hole Depth: 88.25 m
- Intercept Depth: 29.67 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: resource
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: DC25-2241:193.41-220.46
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: ACMA
- Azimuth: 333 °
- Dip: 59 °
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas and ALS Limited
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 1
- Cutoff Unit: g/t
- Max Dilution: 4 m

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2025-11-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a strong grade over a good width, significantly contributing to the resource definition in the ACMA zone. The drilling is infill, which has moderate novelty.

- Positive factor: Grade is strong for an open-pit gold deposit.

- Positive factor: Intercept length shows strong continuity.

- Positive factor: QA/QC procedures are disclosed and labs are certified.

- Positive factor: Compositing parameters are transparent.

- Negative factor: Apparent width only, true width not stated.

Evidence · table

> 2.30

Context: 27.05

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

### DC25-2242

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Donlin · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: DC25-2242
- Project: Donlin
- Commodity: gold
- Region: usa\_ak
- Reported Region: usa\_ak
- Ticker: NG

#### Geometry

- Grade: 3.8
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 17.79 m
- From: 23.5 m
- To: 41.29 m
- Hole Depth: 246.88 m
- Intercept Depth: 23.5 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: resource
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: DC25-2242:23.5-41.29
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: ACMA
- Azimuth: 332 °
- Dip: 61 °
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas and ALS Limited
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 1
- Cutoff Unit: g/t
- Max Dilution: 4 m

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2025-11-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a strong grade over a moderate width, contributing positively to the resource definition in the ACMA zone. The drilling is infill, which has moderate novelty.

- Positive factor: Grade is strong for an open-pit gold deposit.

- Positive factor: Intercept length shows moderate continuity.

- Positive factor: QA/QC procedures are disclosed and labs are certified.

- Positive factor: Compositing parameters are transparent.

- Negative factor: Apparent width only, true width not stated.

Evidence · table

> 3.80

Context: 17.79

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

### DC25-2242

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Donlin · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: DC25-2242
- Project: Donlin
- Commodity: gold
- Region: usa\_ak
- Reported Region: usa\_ak
- Ticker: NG

#### Geometry

- Grade: 4.84
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 15.07 m
- From: 46.29 m
- To: 61.36 m
- Hole Depth: 246.88 m
- Intercept Depth: 23.5 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: resource
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: DC25-2242:46.29-61.36
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: ACMA
- Azimuth: 332 °
- Dip: 61 °
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas and ALS Limited
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 1
- Cutoff Unit: g/t
- Max Dilution: 4 m

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2025-11-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a strong grade over a moderate width, contributing positively to the resource definition in the ACMA zone. The drilling is infill, which has moderate novelty.

- Positive factor: Grade is strong for an open-pit gold deposit.

- Positive factor: Intercept length shows moderate continuity.

- Positive factor: QA/QC procedures are disclosed and labs are certified.

- Positive factor: Compositing parameters are transparent.

- Negative factor: Apparent width only, true width not stated.

Evidence · table

> 4.84

Context: 15.07

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

### DC25-2242

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Donlin · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: DC25-2242
- Project: Donlin
- Commodity: gold
- Region: usa\_ak
- Reported Region: usa\_ak
- Ticker: NG

#### Geometry

- Grade: 6.38
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 10.91 m
- From: 97.6 m
- To: 108.51 m
- Hole Depth: 246.88 m
- Intercept Depth: 23.5 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: resource
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: DC25-2242:97.6-108.51
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: ACMA
- Azimuth: 332 °
- Dip: 61 °
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas and ALS Limited
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 1
- Cutoff Unit: g/t
- Max Dilution: 4 m

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2025-11-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows an exceptional grade over a moderate width, contributing positively to the resource definition in the ACMA zone. The drilling is infill, which has moderate novelty.

- Positive factor: Grade is exceptional for an open-pit gold deposit.

- Positive factor: Intercept length shows moderate continuity.

- Positive factor: QA/QC procedures are disclosed and labs are certified.

- Positive factor: Compositing parameters are transparent.

- Negative factor: Apparent width only, true width not stated.

Evidence · table

> 6.38

Context: 10.91

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

### DC25-2242

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Donlin · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: DC25-2242
- Project: Donlin
- Commodity: gold
- Region: usa\_ak
- Reported Region: usa\_ak
- Ticker: NG

#### Geometry

- Grade: 2.61
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 8.23 m
- From: 128.23 m
- To: 136.46 m
- Hole Depth: 246.88 m
- Intercept Depth: 23.5 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: resource
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: DC25-2242:128.23-136.46
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: ACMA
- Azimuth: 332 °
- Dip: 61 °
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas and ALS Limited
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 1
- Cutoff Unit: g/t
- Max Dilution: 4 m

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2025-11-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a strong grade over a moderate width, contributing to the resource definition in the ACMA zone. The drilling is infill, which has moderate novelty.

- Positive factor: Grade is strong for an open-pit gold deposit.

- Positive factor: Intercept length is moderate.

- Positive factor: QA/QC procedures are disclosed and labs are certified.

- Positive factor: Compositing parameters are transparent.

- Negative factor: Apparent width only, true width not stated.

Evidence · table

> 2.61

Context: 8.23

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

### DC25-2242

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Donlin · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: DC25-2242
- Project: Donlin
- Commodity: gold
- Region: usa\_ak
- Reported Region: usa\_ak
- Ticker: NG

#### Geometry

- Grade: 1.76
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 9.75 m
- From: 229.96 m
- To: 239.71 m
- Hole Depth: 246.88 m
- Intercept Depth: 23.5 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: resource
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: DC25-2242:229.96-239.71
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: ACMA
- Azimuth: 332 °
- Dip: 61 °
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas and ALS Limited
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 1
- Cutoff Unit: g/t
- Max Dilution: 4 m

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2025-11-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a moderate grade over a moderate width, contributing to the resource definition in the ACMA zone. The drilling is infill, which has moderate novelty.

- Positive factor: Grade is moderate for an open-pit gold deposit.

- Positive factor: Intercept length shows moderate continuity.

- Positive factor: QA/QC procedures are disclosed and labs are certified.

- Positive factor: Compositing parameters are transparent.

- Negative factor: Apparent width only, true width not stated.

Evidence · table

> 1.76

Context: 9.75

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

### DC25-2243

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Donlin · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: DC25-2243
- Project: Donlin
- Commodity: gold
- Region: usa\_ak
- Reported Region: usa\_ak
- Ticker: NG

#### Geometry

- Grade: 3.8
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 14.66 m
- From: 93.6 m
- To: 108.26 m
- Hole Depth: 254.57 m
- Intercept Depth: 93.6 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: resource
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: DC25-2243:93.6-108.26
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: ACMA
- Azimuth: 333 °
- Dip: 60 °
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas and ALS Limited
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 1
- Cutoff Unit: g/t
- Max Dilution: 4 m

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2025-11-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a strong grade over a moderate width, contributing positively to the resource definition in the ACMA zone. The drilling is infill, which has moderate novelty.

- Positive factor: Grade is strong for an open-pit gold deposit.

- Positive factor: Intercept length shows moderate continuity.

- Positive factor: QA/QC procedures are disclosed and labs are certified.

- Positive factor: Compositing parameters are transparent.

- Negative factor: Apparent width only, true width not stated.

Evidence · table

> 3.80

Context: 14.66

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

### DC25-2243

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Donlin · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: DC25-2243
- Project: Donlin
- Commodity: gold
- Region: usa\_ak
- Reported Region: usa\_ak
- Ticker: NG

#### Geometry

- Grade: 2.1
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 11.25 m
- From: 125.7 m
- To: 136.95 m
- Hole Depth: 254.57 m
- Intercept Depth: 93.6 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: resource
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: DC25-2243:125.7-136.95
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: ACMA
- Azimuth: 333 °
- Dip: 60 °
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas and ALS Limited
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 1
- Cutoff Unit: g/t
- Max Dilution: 4 m

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2025-11-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a strong grade over a moderate width, contributing positively to the resource definition in the ACMA zone. The drilling is infill, which has moderate novelty.

- Positive factor: Grade is strong for an open-pit gold deposit.

- Positive factor: Intercept length shows moderate continuity.

- Positive factor: QA/QC procedures are disclosed and labs are certified.

- Positive factor: Compositing parameters are transparent.

- Negative factor: Apparent width only, true width not stated.

Evidence · table

> 2.10

Context: 11.25

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

### DC25-2243

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Donlin · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: DC25-2243
- Project: Donlin
- Commodity: gold
- Region: usa\_ak
- Reported Region: usa\_ak
- Ticker: NG

#### Geometry

- Grade: 1.66
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 11.11 m
- From: 147.79 m
- To: 158.9 m
- Hole Depth: 254.57 m
- Intercept Depth: 93.6 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: resource
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: DC25-2243:147.79-158.9
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: ACMA
- Azimuth: 333 °
- Dip: 60 °
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas and ALS Limited
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 1
- Cutoff Unit: g/t
- Max Dilution: 4 m

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2025-11-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a moderate grade over a moderate width, contributing to the resource definition in the ACMA zone. The drilling is infill, which has moderate novelty.

- Positive factor: Grade is moderate for an open-pit gold deposit.

- Positive factor: Intercept length shows moderate continuity.

- Positive factor: QA/QC procedures are disclosed and labs are certified.

- Positive factor: Compositing parameters are transparent.

- Negative factor: Apparent width only, true width not stated.

Evidence · table

> 1.66

Context: 11.11

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

### DC25-2243

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Donlin · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: DC25-2243
- Project: Donlin
- Commodity: gold
- Region: usa\_ak
- Reported Region: usa\_ak
- Ticker: NG

#### Geometry

- Grade: 2.29
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 5.29 m
- From: 167.25 m
- To: 172.54 m
- Hole Depth: 254.57 m
- Intercept Depth: 93.6 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: resource
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: DC25-2243:167.25-172.54
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: ACMA
- Azimuth: 333 °
- Dip: 60 °
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas and ALS Limited
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 1
- Cutoff Unit: g/t
- Max Dilution: 4 m

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2025-11-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a strong grade over a narrow width, contributing to the resource definition in the ACMA zone. The drilling is infill, which has moderate novelty.

- Positive factor: Grade is strong for an open-pit gold deposit.

- Positive factor: QA/QC procedures are disclosed and labs are certified.

- Positive factor: Compositing parameters are transparent.

- Negative factor: Intercept length is narrow.

- Negative factor: Apparent width only, true width not stated.

Evidence · table

> 2.29

Context: 5.29

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

### DC25-2243

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Donlin · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: DC25-2243
- Project: Donlin
- Commodity: gold
- Region: usa\_ak
- Reported Region: usa\_ak
- Ticker: NG

#### Geometry

- Grade: 1.79
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 11.12 m
- From: 187.05 m
- To: 198.17 m
- Hole Depth: 254.57 m
- Intercept Depth: 93.6 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: resource
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: DC25-2243:187.05-198.17
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: ACMA
- Azimuth: 333 °
- Dip: 60 °
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas and ALS Limited
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 1
- Cutoff Unit: g/t
- Max Dilution: 4 m

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2025-11-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a moderate grade over a moderate width, contributing to the resource definition in the ACMA zone. The drilling is infill, which has moderate novelty.

- Positive factor: Grade is moderate for an open-pit gold deposit.

- Positive factor: Intercept length shows moderate continuity.

- Positive factor: QA/QC procedures are disclosed and labs are certified.

- Positive factor: Compositing parameters are transparent.

- Negative factor: Apparent width only, true width not stated.

Evidence · table

> 1.79

Context: 11.12

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

### DC25-2243

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Donlin · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: DC25-2243
- Project: Donlin
- Commodity: gold
- Region: usa\_ak
- Reported Region: usa\_ak
- Ticker: NG

#### Geometry

- Grade: 2.93
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 10.08 m
- From: 202.45 m
- To: 212.53 m
- Hole Depth: 254.57 m
- Intercept Depth: 93.6 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: resource
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: DC25-2243:202.45-212.53
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: ACMA
- Azimuth: 333 °
- Dip: 60 °
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas and ALS Limited
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 1
- Cutoff Unit: g/t
- Max Dilution: 4 m

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2025-11-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a strong grade over a moderate width, contributing positively to the resource definition in the ACMA zone. The drilling is infill, which has moderate novelty.

- Positive factor: Grade is strong for an open-pit gold deposit.

- Positive factor: Intercept length shows moderate continuity.

- Positive factor: QA/QC procedures are disclosed and labs are certified.

- Positive factor: Compositing parameters are transparent.

- Negative factor: Apparent width only, true width not stated.

Evidence · table

> 2.93

Context: 10.08

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

### DC25-2243

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Donlin · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: DC25-2243
- Project: Donlin
- Commodity: gold
- Region: usa\_ak
- Reported Region: usa\_ak
- Ticker: NG

#### Geometry

- Grade: 1.11
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 9.84 m
- From: 219.15 m
- To: 228.99 m
- Hole Depth: 254.57 m
- Intercept Depth: 93.6 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: resource
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: DC25-2243:219.15-228.99
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: ACMA
- Azimuth: 333 °
- Dip: 60 °
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas and ALS Limited
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 1
- Cutoff Unit: g/t
- Max Dilution: 4 m

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2025-11-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a moderate grade over a moderate width, contributing to the resource definition in the ACMA zone. The drilling is infill, which has moderate novelty.

- Positive factor: Grade is moderate for an open-pit gold deposit.

- Positive factor: Intercept length shows moderate continuity.

- Positive factor: QA/QC procedures are disclosed and labs are certified.

- Positive factor: Compositing parameters are transparent.

- Negative factor: Apparent width only, true width not stated.

Evidence · table

> 1.11

Context: 9.84

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

### DC25-2244

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Donlin · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: DC25-2244
- Project: Donlin
- Commodity: gold
- Region: usa\_ak
- Reported Region: usa\_ak
- Ticker: NG

#### Geometry

- Grade: 12.97
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 4.75 m
- From: 75.56 m
- To: 80.31 m
- Hole Depth: 260.13 m
- Intercept Depth: 75.56 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: resource
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: DC25-2244:75.56-80.31
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: ACMA
- Azimuth: 334 °
- Dip: 60 °
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas and ALS Limited
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 1
- Cutoff Unit: g/t
- Max Dilution: 4 m

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2025-11-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This bonanza intercept shows an exceptional grade over a narrow width, significantly contributing to the resource definition in the ACMA zone. The drilling is infill, which has moderate novelty.

- Positive factor: Grade is exceptional for an open-pit gold deposit.

- Positive factor: Bonanza intercept.

- Positive factor: QA/QC procedures are disclosed and labs are certified.

- Positive factor: Compositing parameters are transparent.

- Negative factor: Intercept length is narrow.

- Negative factor: Apparent width only, true width not stated.

Evidence · table

> 12.97

Context: 4.75

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

#### Rejected tags

**Bonanza Intercept** — Rejected; excluded from scoring

Polarity: positive

Definition: Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.

Reason: The grade of 12.97 g/t gold is well above the exceptional threshold of 5 g/t for an open-pit gold deposit.

Evidence · table

> 12.97

Context: 4.75

### DC25-2244

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Donlin · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: DC25-2244
- Project: Donlin
- Commodity: gold
- Region: usa\_ak
- Reported Region: usa\_ak
- Ticker: NG

#### Geometry

- Grade: 2.35
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 9.14 m
- From: 111.82 m
- To: 120.96 m
- Hole Depth: 260.13 m
- Intercept Depth: 75.56 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: resource
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: DC25-2244:111.82-120.96
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: ACMA
- Azimuth: 334 °
- Dip: 60 °
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas and ALS Limited
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 1
- Cutoff Unit: g/t
- Max Dilution: 4 m

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2025-11-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a strong grade over a moderate width, contributing to the resource definition in the ACMA zone. The drilling is infill, which has moderate novelty.

- Positive factor: Grade is strong for an open-pit gold deposit.

- Positive factor: Intercept length shows moderate continuity.

- Positive factor: QA/QC procedures are disclosed and labs are certified.

- Positive factor: Compositing parameters are transparent.

- Negative factor: Apparent width only, true width not stated.

Evidence · table

> 2.35

Context: 9.14

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

### DC25-2244

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Donlin · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: DC25-2244
- Project: Donlin
- Commodity: gold
- Region: usa\_ak
- Reported Region: usa\_ak
- Ticker: NG

#### Geometry

- Grade: 7.99
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 8.84 m
- From: 135.83 m
- To: 144.67 m
- Hole Depth: 260.13 m
- Intercept Depth: 75.56 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: resource
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: DC25-2244:135.83-144.67
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: ACMA
- Azimuth: 334 °
- Dip: 60 °
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas and ALS Limited
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 1
- Cutoff Unit: g/t
- Max Dilution: 4 m

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2025-11-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows an exceptional grade over a moderate width, contributing positively to the resource definition in the ACMA zone. The drilling is infill, which has moderate novelty.

- Positive factor: Grade is exceptional for an open-pit gold deposit.

- Positive factor: Intercept length shows moderate continuity.

- Positive factor: QA/QC procedures are disclosed and labs are certified.

- Positive factor: Compositing parameters are transparent.

- Negative factor: Apparent width only, true width not stated.

Evidence · table

> 7.99

Context: 8.84

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

### DC25-2244

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Donlin · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: DC25-2244
- Project: Donlin
- Commodity: gold
- Region: usa\_ak
- Reported Region: usa\_ak
- Ticker: NG

#### Geometry

- Grade: 1.91
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 3.83 m
- From: 157.34 m
- To: 161.17 m
- Hole Depth: 260.13 m
- Intercept Depth: 75.56 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: resource
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: DC25-2244:157.34-161.17
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: ACMA
- Azimuth: 334 °
- Dip: 60 °
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas and ALS Limited
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 1
- Cutoff Unit: g/t
- Max Dilution: 4 m

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2025-11-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a moderate grade over a narrow width, contributing to the resource definition in the ACMA zone. The drilling is infill, which has moderate novelty.

- Positive factor: Grade is moderate for an open-pit gold deposit.

- Positive factor: QA/QC procedures are disclosed and labs are certified.

- Positive factor: Compositing parameters are transparent.

- Negative factor: Intercept length is narrow.

- Negative factor: Apparent width only, true width not stated.

Evidence · table

> 1.91

Context: 3.83

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

### DC25-2244

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Donlin · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: DC25-2244
- Project: Donlin
- Commodity: gold
- Region: usa\_ak
- Reported Region: usa\_ak
- Ticker: NG

#### Geometry

- Grade: 7.65
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 3.74 m
- From: 191.35 m
- To: 195.09 m
- Hole Depth: 260.13 m
- Intercept Depth: 75.56 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: resource
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: DC25-2244:191.35-195.09
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: ACMA
- Azimuth: 334 °
- Dip: 60 °
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas and ALS Limited
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 1
- Cutoff Unit: g/t
- Max Dilution: 4 m

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2025-11-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows an exceptional grade over a narrow width, contributing positively to the resource definition in the ACMA zone. The drilling is infill, which has moderate novelty.

- Positive factor: Grade is exceptional for an open-pit gold deposit.

- Positive factor: QA/QC procedures are disclosed and labs are certified.

- Positive factor: Compositing parameters are transparent.

- Negative factor: Intercept length is narrow.

- Negative factor: Apparent width only, true width not stated.

Evidence · table

> 7.65

Context: 3.74

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

### DC25-2244

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Donlin · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: DC25-2244
- Project: Donlin
- Commodity: gold
- Region: usa\_ak
- Reported Region: usa\_ak
- Ticker: NG

#### Geometry

- Grade: 3.25
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 9.94 m
- From: 216.09 m
- To: 226.03 m
- Hole Depth: 260.13 m
- Intercept Depth: 75.56 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: resource
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: DC25-2244:216.09-226.03
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: ACMA
- Azimuth: 334 °
- Dip: 60 °
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas and ALS Limited
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 1
- Cutoff Unit: g/t
- Max Dilution: 4 m

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2025-11-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a strong grade over a moderate width, contributing positively to the resource definition in the ACMA zone. The drilling is infill, which has moderate novelty.

- Positive factor: Grade is strong for an open-pit gold deposit.

- Positive factor: Intercept length shows moderate continuity.

- Positive factor: QA/QC procedures are disclosed and labs are certified.

- Positive factor: Compositing parameters are transparent.

- Negative factor: Apparent width only, true width not stated.

Evidence · table

> 3.25

Context: 9.94

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

### DC25-2244

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Donlin · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: DC25-2244
- Project: Donlin
- Commodity: gold
- Region: usa\_ak
- Reported Region: usa\_ak
- Ticker: NG

#### Geometry

- Grade: 5.02
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 10.86 m
- From: 251.2 m
- To: 262.06 m
- Hole Depth: 260.13 m
- Intercept Depth: 75.56 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: resource
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: DC25-2244:251.2-262.06
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: ACMA
- Azimuth: 334 °
- Dip: 60 °
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas and ALS Limited
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 1
- Cutoff Unit: g/t
- Max Dilution: 4 m

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2025-11-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows an exceptional grade over a moderate width, contributing positively to the resource definition in the ACMA zone. The drilling is infill, which has moderate novelty.

- Positive factor: Grade is exceptional for an open-pit gold deposit.

- Positive factor: Intercept length shows moderate continuity.

- Positive factor: QA/QC procedures are disclosed and labs are certified.

- Positive factor: Compositing parameters are transparent.

- Negative factor: Apparent width only, true width not stated.

Evidence · table

> 5.02

Context: 10.86

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

### DC25-2245

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Donlin · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: DC25-2245
- Project: Donlin
- Commodity: gold
- Region: usa\_ak
- Reported Region: usa\_ak
- Ticker: NG

#### Geometry

- Grade: 4.99
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 15.19 m
- From: 12.2 m
- To: 27.39 m
- Hole Depth: 248.3 m
- Intercept Depth: 12.2 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: resource
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: DC25-2245:12.2-27.39
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: ACMA
- Azimuth: 333 °
- Dip: 61 °
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas and ALS Limited
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 1
- Cutoff Unit: g/t
- Max Dilution: 4 m

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2025-11-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a strong grade over a moderate width, contributing positively to the resource definition in the ACMA zone. The drilling is infill, which has moderate novelty.

- Positive factor: Grade is strong for an open-pit gold deposit.

- Positive factor: Intercept length shows moderate continuity.

- Positive factor: QA/QC procedures are disclosed and labs are certified.

- Positive factor: Compositing parameters are transparent.

- Negative factor: Apparent width only, true width not stated.

Evidence · table

> 4.99

Context: 15.19

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

### DC25-2245

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Donlin · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: DC25-2245
- Project: Donlin
- Commodity: gold
- Region: usa\_ak
- Reported Region: usa\_ak
- Ticker: NG

#### Geometry

- Grade: 4.16
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 3.02 m
- From: 99.54 m
- To: 102.56 m
- Hole Depth: 248.3 m
- Intercept Depth: 12.2 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: resource
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: DC25-2245:99.54-102.56
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: ACMA
- Azimuth: 333 °
- Dip: 61 °
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas and ALS Limited
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 1
- Cutoff Unit: g/t
- Max Dilution: 4 m

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2025-11-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a strong grade over a narrow width, contributing to the resource definition in the ACMA zone. The drilling is infill, which has moderate novelty.

- Positive factor: Grade is strong for an open-pit gold deposit.

- Positive factor: Intercept length is narrow.

- Positive factor: QA/QC procedures are disclosed and labs are certified.

- Positive factor: Compositing parameters are transparent.

- Negative factor: Apparent width only, true width not stated.

Evidence · table

> 4.16

Context: 3.02

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

### DC25-2245

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Donlin · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: DC25-2245
- Project: Donlin
- Commodity: gold
- Region: usa\_ak
- Reported Region: usa\_ak
- Ticker: NG

#### Geometry

- Grade: 5.35
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 22.43 m
- From: 107.23 m
- To: 129.66 m
- Hole Depth: 248.3 m
- Intercept Depth: 12.2 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: resource
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: DC25-2245:107.23-129.66
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: ACMA
- Azimuth: 333 °
- Dip: 61 °
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas and ALS Limited
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 1
- Cutoff Unit: g/t
- Max Dilution: 4 m

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2025-11-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows an exceptional grade over a strong width, significantly contributing to the resource definition in the ACMA zone. The drilling is infill, which has moderate novelty.

- Positive factor: Grade is exceptional for an open-pit gold deposit.

- Positive factor: Intercept length shows strong continuity.

- Positive factor: QA/QC procedures are disclosed and labs are certified.

- Positive factor: Compositing parameters are transparent.

- Negative factor: Apparent width only, true width not stated.

Evidence · table

> 5.35

Context: 22.43

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

### DC25-2245

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Donlin · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: DC25-2245
- Project: Donlin
- Commodity: gold
- Region: usa\_ak
- Reported Region: usa\_ak
- Ticker: NG

#### Geometry

- Grade: 1.14
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 6.8 m
- From: 137.2 m
- To: 144 m
- Hole Depth: 248.3 m
- Intercept Depth: 12.2 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: resource
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: DC25-2245:137.2-144
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: ACMA
- Azimuth: 333 °
- Dip: 61 °
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas and ALS Limited
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 1
- Cutoff Unit: g/t
- Max Dilution: 4 m

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2025-11-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a moderate grade over a moderate width, contributing to the resource definition in the ACMA zone. The drilling is infill, which has moderate novelty.

- Positive factor: Grade is moderate for an open-pit gold deposit.

- Positive factor: Intercept length is moderate.

- Positive factor: QA/QC procedures are disclosed and labs are certified.

- Positive factor: Compositing parameters are transparent.

- Negative factor: Apparent width only, true width not stated.

Evidence · table

> 1.14

Context: 6.80

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

### DC25-2245

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Donlin · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: DC25-2245
- Project: Donlin
- Commodity: gold
- Region: usa\_ak
- Reported Region: usa\_ak
- Ticker: NG

#### Geometry

- Grade: 2.92
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 9.75 m
- From: 152.77 m
- To: 162.52 m
- Hole Depth: 248.3 m
- Intercept Depth: 12.2 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: resource
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: DC25-2245:152.77-162.52
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: ACMA
- Azimuth: 333 °
- Dip: 61 °
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas and ALS Limited
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 1
- Cutoff Unit: g/t
- Max Dilution: 4 m

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2025-11-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a strong grade over a moderate width, contributing positively to the resource definition in the ACMA zone. The drilling is infill, which has moderate novelty.

- Positive factor: Grade is strong for an open-pit gold deposit.

- Positive factor: Intercept length shows moderate continuity.

- Positive factor: QA/QC procedures are disclosed and labs are certified.

- Positive factor: Compositing parameters are transparent.

- Negative factor: Apparent width only, true width not stated.

Evidence · table

> 2.92

Context: 9.75

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

### DC25-2245

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Donlin · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: DC25-2245
- Project: Donlin
- Commodity: gold
- Region: usa\_ak
- Reported Region: usa\_ak
- Ticker: NG

#### Geometry

- Grade: 2.65
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 11.9 m
- From: 186.03 m
- To: 197.93 m
- Hole Depth: 248.3 m
- Intercept Depth: 12.2 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: resource
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: DC25-2245:186.03-197.93
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: ACMA
- Azimuth: 333 °
- Dip: 61 °
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas and ALS Limited
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 1
- Cutoff Unit: g/t
- Max Dilution: 4 m

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2025-11-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a strong grade over a moderate width, contributing positively to the resource definition in the ACMA zone. The drilling is infill, which has moderate novelty.

- Positive factor: Grade is strong for an open-pit gold deposit.

- Positive factor: Intercept length shows moderate continuity.

- Positive factor: QA/QC procedures are disclosed and labs are certified.

- Positive factor: Compositing parameters are transparent.

- Negative factor: Apparent width only, true width not stated.

Evidence · table

> 2.65

Context: 11.90

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

### DC25-2245

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Donlin · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: DC25-2245
- Project: Donlin
- Commodity: gold
- Region: usa\_ak
- Reported Region: usa\_ak
- Ticker: NG

#### Geometry

- Grade: 2.82
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 7.15 m
- From: 204.35 m
- To: 211.5 m
- Hole Depth: 248.3 m
- Intercept Depth: 12.2 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: resource
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: DC25-2245:204.35-211.5
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: ACMA
- Azimuth: 333 °
- Dip: 61 °
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas and ALS Limited
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 1
- Cutoff Unit: g/t
- Max Dilution: 4 m

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2025-11-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a strong grade over a moderate width, contributing to the resource definition in the ACMA zone. The drilling is infill, which has moderate novelty.

- Positive factor: Grade is strong for an open-pit gold deposit.

- Positive factor: Intercept length is moderate.

- Positive factor: QA/QC procedures are disclosed and labs are certified.

- Positive factor: Compositing parameters are transparent.

- Negative factor: Apparent width only, true width not stated.

Evidence · table

> 2.82

Context: 7.15

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

### DC25-2246

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Donlin · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: DC25-2246
- Project: Donlin
- Commodity: gold
- Region: usa\_ak
- Reported Region: usa\_ak
- Ticker: NG

#### Geometry

- Grade: 2.77
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 10.41 m
- From: 70.92 m
- To: 81.33 m
- Hole Depth: 251.14 m
- Intercept Depth: 70.92 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: resource
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: DC25-2246:70.92-81.33
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: ACMA
- Azimuth: 333 °
- Dip: 62 °
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas and ALS Limited
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 1
- Cutoff Unit: g/t
- Max Dilution: 4 m

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2025-11-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a strong grade over a moderate width, contributing positively to the resource definition in the ACMA zone. The drilling is infill, which has moderate novelty.

- Positive factor: Grade is strong for an open-pit gold deposit.

- Positive factor: Intercept length shows moderate continuity.

- Positive factor: QA/QC procedures are disclosed and labs are certified.

- Positive factor: Compositing parameters are transparent.

- Negative factor: Apparent width only, true width not stated.

Evidence · table

> 2.77

Context: 10.41

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

### DC25-2246

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Donlin · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: DC25-2246
- Project: Donlin
- Commodity: gold
- Region: usa\_ak
- Reported Region: usa\_ak
- Ticker: NG

#### Geometry

- Grade: 4.66
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 19.97 m
- From: 131.18 m
- To: 151.15 m
- Hole Depth: 251.14 m
- Intercept Depth: 70.92 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: resource
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: DC25-2246:131.18-151.15
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: ACMA
- Azimuth: 333 °
- Dip: 62 °
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas and ALS Limited
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 1
- Cutoff Unit: g/t
- Max Dilution: 4 m

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2025-11-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a strong grade over a moderate width, contributing positively to the resource definition in the ACMA zone. The drilling is infill, which has moderate novelty.

- Positive factor: Grade is strong for an open-pit gold deposit.

- Positive factor: Intercept length shows moderate continuity.

- Positive factor: QA/QC procedures are disclosed and labs are certified.

- Positive factor: Compositing parameters are transparent.

- Negative factor: Apparent width only, true width not stated.

Evidence · table

> 4.66

Context: 19.97

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

### DC25-2246

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Donlin · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: DC25-2246
- Project: Donlin
- Commodity: gold
- Region: usa\_ak
- Reported Region: usa\_ak
- Ticker: NG

#### Geometry

- Grade: 3.78
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 11.75 m
- From: 187.45 m
- To: 199.2 m
- Hole Depth: 251.14 m
- Intercept Depth: 70.92 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: resource
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: DC25-2246:187.45-199.2
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: ACMA
- Azimuth: 333 °
- Dip: 62 °
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas and ALS Limited
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 1
- Cutoff Unit: g/t
- Max Dilution: 4 m

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2025-11-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a strong grade over a moderate width, contributing positively to the resource definition in the ACMA zone. The drilling is infill, which has moderate novelty.

- Positive factor: Grade is strong for an open-pit gold deposit.

- Positive factor: Intercept length shows moderate continuity.

- Positive factor: QA/QC procedures are disclosed and labs are certified.

- Positive factor: Compositing parameters are transparent.

- Negative factor: Apparent width only, true width not stated.

Evidence · table

> 3.78

Context: 11.75

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

### DC25-2246

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Donlin · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: DC25-2246
- Project: Donlin
- Commodity: gold
- Region: usa\_ak
- Reported Region: usa\_ak
- Ticker: NG

#### Geometry

- Grade: 1.14
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 4.74 m
- From: 206.96 m
- To: 211.7 m
- Hole Depth: 251.14 m
- Intercept Depth: 70.92 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: resource
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: DC25-2246:206.96-211.7
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: ACMA
- Azimuth: 333 °
- Dip: 62 °
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas and ALS Limited
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 1
- Cutoff Unit: g/t
- Max Dilution: 4 m

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2025-11-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a moderate grade over a narrow width, contributing to the resource definition in the ACMA zone. The drilling is infill, which has moderate novelty.

- Positive factor: Grade is moderate for an open-pit gold deposit.

- Positive factor: QA/QC procedures are disclosed and labs are certified.

- Positive factor: Compositing parameters are transparent.

- Negative factor: Intercept length is narrow.

- Negative factor: Apparent width only, true width not stated.

Evidence · table

> 1.14

Context: 4.74

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

### DC25-2247

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Donlin · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: DC25-2247
- Project: Donlin
- Commodity: gold
- Region: usa\_ak
- Reported Region: usa\_ak
- Ticker: NG

#### Geometry

- Grade: 1.13
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 6.5 m
- From: 6.31 m
- To: 12.81 m
- Hole Depth: 236.65 m
- Intercept Depth: 6.31 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: resource
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: DC25-2247:6.31-12.81
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: ACMA
- Azimuth: 334 °
- Dip: 59 °
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas and ALS Limited
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 1
- Cutoff Unit: g/t
- Max Dilution: 4 m

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2025-11-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a moderate grade over a moderate width, contributing to the resource definition in the ACMA zone. The drilling is infill, which has moderate novelty.

- Positive factor: Grade is moderate for an open-pit gold deposit.

- Positive factor: Intercept length is moderate.

- Positive factor: QA/QC procedures are disclosed and labs are certified.

- Positive factor: Compositing parameters are transparent.

- Negative factor: Apparent width only, true width not stated.

Evidence · table

> 1.13

Context: 6.50

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

### DC25-2247

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Donlin · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: DC25-2247
- Project: Donlin
- Commodity: gold
- Region: usa\_ak
- Reported Region: usa\_ak
- Ticker: NG

#### Geometry

- Grade: 5.33
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 36.95 m
- From: 87.9 m
- To: 124.85 m
- Hole Depth: 236.65 m
- Intercept Depth: 6.31 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: resource
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: DC25-2247:87.9-124.85
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: ACMA
- Azimuth: 334 °
- Dip: 59 °
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas and ALS Limited
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 1
- Cutoff Unit: g/t
- Max Dilution: 4 m

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2025-11-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows an exceptional grade over a strong width, significantly contributing to the resource definition in the ACMA zone. The drilling is infill, which has moderate novelty.

- Positive factor: Grade is exceptional for an open-pit gold deposit.

- Positive factor: Intercept length shows strong continuity.

- Positive factor: QA/QC procedures are disclosed and labs are certified.

- Positive factor: Compositing parameters are transparent.

- Negative factor: Apparent width only, true width not stated.

Evidence · table

> 5.33

Context: 36.95

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

### DC25-2247

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Donlin · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: DC25-2247
- Project: Donlin
- Commodity: gold
- Region: usa\_ak
- Reported Region: usa\_ak
- Ticker: NG

#### Geometry

- Grade: 11
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 9.27 m
- From: 89.64 m
- To: 98.91 m
- Hole Depth: 236.65 m
- Intercept Depth: 6.31 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: resource
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: DC25-2247:89.64-98.91
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: ACMA
- Azimuth: 334 °
- Dip: 59 °
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas and ALS Limited
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 1
- Cutoff Unit: g/t
- Max Dilution: 4 m

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2025-11-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This bonanza intercept shows an exceptional grade over a moderate width, significantly contributing to the resource definition in the ACMA zone. The drilling is infill, which has moderate novelty.

- Positive factor: Grade is exceptional for an open-pit gold deposit.

- Positive factor: Bonanza intercept.

- Positive factor: Intercept length shows moderate continuity.

- Positive factor: QA/QC procedures are disclosed and labs are certified.

- Positive factor: Compositing parameters are transparent.

- Negative factor: Apparent width only, true width not stated.

Evidence · table

> 11.00

Context: 9.27

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

#### Rejected tags

**Bonanza Intercept** — Rejected; excluded from scoring

Polarity: positive

Definition: Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.

Reason: The grade of 11.00 g/t gold is well above the exceptional threshold of 5 g/t for an open-pit gold deposit.

Evidence · table

> 11.00

Context: 9.27

### DC25-2247

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Donlin · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: DC25-2247
- Project: Donlin
- Commodity: gold
- Region: usa\_ak
- Reported Region: usa\_ak
- Ticker: NG

#### Geometry

- Grade: 4.41
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 7.39 m
- From: 133.21 m
- To: 140.6 m
- Hole Depth: 236.65 m
- Intercept Depth: 6.31 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: resource
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: DC25-2247:133.21-140.6
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: ACMA
- Azimuth: 334 °
- Dip: 59 °
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas and ALS Limited
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 1
- Cutoff Unit: g/t
- Max Dilution: 4 m

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2025-11-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a strong grade over a moderate width, contributing positively to the resource definition in the ACMA zone. The drilling is infill, which has moderate novelty.

- Positive factor: Grade is strong for an open-pit gold deposit.

- Positive factor: Intercept length is moderate.

- Positive factor: QA/QC procedures are disclosed and labs are certified.

- Positive factor: Compositing parameters are transparent.

- Negative factor: Apparent width only, true width not stated.

Evidence · table

> 4.41

Context: 7.39

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

### DC25-2247

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Donlin · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: DC25-2247
- Project: Donlin
- Commodity: gold
- Region: usa\_ak
- Reported Region: usa\_ak
- Ticker: NG

#### Geometry

- Grade: 1.75
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 5.06 m
- From: 156.72 m
- To: 161.78 m
- Hole Depth: 236.65 m
- Intercept Depth: 6.31 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: resource
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: DC25-2247:156.72-161.78
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: ACMA
- Azimuth: 334 °
- Dip: 59 °
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas and ALS Limited
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 1
- Cutoff Unit: g/t
- Max Dilution: 4 m

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2025-11-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a moderate grade over a narrow width, contributing to the resource definition in the ACMA zone. The drilling is infill, which has moderate novelty.

- Positive factor: Grade is moderate for an open-pit gold deposit.

- Positive factor: QA/QC procedures are disclosed and labs are certified.

- Positive factor: Compositing parameters are transparent.

- Negative factor: Intercept length is narrow.

- Negative factor: Apparent width only, true width not stated.

Evidence · table

> 1.75

Context: 5.06

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

### DC25-2247

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Donlin · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: DC25-2247
- Project: Donlin
- Commodity: gold
- Region: usa\_ak
- Reported Region: usa\_ak
- Ticker: NG

#### Geometry

- Grade: 1.34
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 4.31 m
- From: 177.69 m
- To: 182 m
- Hole Depth: 236.65 m
- Intercept Depth: 6.31 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: resource
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: DC25-2247:177.69-182
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: ACMA
- Azimuth: 334 °
- Dip: 59 °
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas and ALS Limited
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 1
- Cutoff Unit: g/t
- Max Dilution: 4 m

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2025-11-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a moderate grade over a narrow width, contributing to the resource definition in the ACMA zone. The drilling is infill, which has moderate novelty.

- Positive factor: Grade is moderate for an open-pit gold deposit.

- Positive factor: QA/QC procedures are disclosed and labs are certified.

- Positive factor: Compositing parameters are transparent.

- Negative factor: Intercept length is narrow.

- Negative factor: Apparent width only, true width not stated.

Evidence · table

> 1.34

Context: 4.31

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

### DC25-2247

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Donlin · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: DC25-2247
- Project: Donlin
- Commodity: gold
- Region: usa\_ak
- Reported Region: usa\_ak
- Ticker: NG

#### Geometry

- Grade: 3.21
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 21.38 m
- From: 187.32 m
- To: 208.7 m
- Hole Depth: 236.65 m
- Intercept Depth: 6.31 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: resource
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: DC25-2247:187.32-208.7
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: ACMA
- Azimuth: 334 °
- Dip: 59 °
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas and ALS Limited
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 1
- Cutoff Unit: g/t
- Max Dilution: 4 m

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2025-11-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a strong grade over a good width, significantly contributing to the resource definition in the ACMA zone. The drilling is infill, which has moderate novelty.

- Positive factor: Grade is strong for an open-pit gold deposit.

- Positive factor: Intercept length shows strong continuity.

- Positive factor: QA/QC procedures are disclosed and labs are certified.

- Positive factor: Compositing parameters are transparent.

- Negative factor: Apparent width only, true width not stated.

Evidence · table

> 3.21

Context: 21.38

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

### DC25-2248

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Donlin · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: DC25-2248
- Project: Donlin
- Commodity: gold
- Region: usa\_ak
- Reported Region: usa\_ak
- Ticker: NG

#### Geometry

- Grade: 4.47
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 3.48 m
- From: 71.75 m
- To: 75.23 m
- Hole Depth: 239.13 m
- Intercept Depth: 71.75 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: resource
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: DC25-2248:71.75-75.23
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: ACMA
- Azimuth: 332 °
- Dip: 61 °
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas and ALS Limited
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 1
- Cutoff Unit: g/t
- Max Dilution: 4 m

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2025-11-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a strong grade over a narrow width, contributing to the resource definition in the ACMA zone. The drilling is infill, which has moderate novelty.

- Positive factor: Grade is strong for an open-pit gold deposit.

- Positive factor: QA/QC procedures are disclosed and labs are certified.

- Positive factor: Compositing parameters are transparent.

- Negative factor: Intercept length is narrow.

- Negative factor: Apparent width only, true width not stated.

Evidence · table

> 4.47

Context: 3.48

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

### DC25-2248

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Donlin · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: DC25-2248
- Project: Donlin
- Commodity: gold
- Region: usa\_ak
- Reported Region: usa\_ak
- Ticker: NG

#### Geometry

- Grade: 2.75
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 12.98 m
- From: 104.37 m
- To: 117.35 m
- Hole Depth: 239.13 m
- Intercept Depth: 71.75 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: resource
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: DC25-2248:104.37-117.35
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: ACMA
- Azimuth: 332 °
- Dip: 61 °
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas and ALS Limited
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 1
- Cutoff Unit: g/t
- Max Dilution: 4 m

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2025-11-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a strong grade over a moderate width, contributing positively to the resource definition in the ACMA zone. The drilling is infill, which has moderate novelty.

- Positive factor: Grade is strong for an open-pit gold deposit.

- Positive factor: Intercept length shows moderate continuity.

- Positive factor: QA/QC procedures are disclosed and labs are certified.

- Positive factor: Compositing parameters are transparent.

- Negative factor: Apparent width only, true width not stated.

Evidence · table

> 2.75

Context: 12.98

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

### DC25-2248

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Donlin · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: DC25-2248
- Project: Donlin
- Commodity: gold
- Region: usa\_ak
- Reported Region: usa\_ak
- Ticker: NG

#### Geometry

- Grade: 3.7
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 27.99 m
- From: 126.87 m
- To: 154.86 m
- Hole Depth: 239.13 m
- Intercept Depth: 71.75 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: resource
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: DC25-2248:126.87-154.86
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: ACMA
- Azimuth: 332 °
- Dip: 61 °
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas and ALS Limited
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 1
- Cutoff Unit: g/t
- Max Dilution: 4 m

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2025-11-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a strong grade over a good width, significantly contributing to the resource definition in the ACMA zone. The drilling is infill, which has moderate novelty.

- Positive factor: Grade is strong for an open-pit gold deposit.

- Positive factor: Intercept length shows strong continuity.

- Positive factor: QA/QC procedures are disclosed and labs are certified.

- Positive factor: Compositing parameters are transparent.

- Negative factor: Apparent width only, true width not stated.

Evidence · table

> 3.70

Context: 27.99

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

### DC25-2248

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Donlin · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: DC25-2248
- Project: Donlin
- Commodity: gold
- Region: usa\_ak
- Reported Region: usa\_ak
- Ticker: NG

#### Geometry

- Grade: 3.39
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 26.11 m
- From: 167.5 m
- To: 193.61 m
- Hole Depth: 239.13 m
- Intercept Depth: 71.75 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: resource
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: DC25-2248:167.5-193.61
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: ACMA
- Azimuth: 332 °
- Dip: 61 °
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas and ALS Limited
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 1
- Cutoff Unit: g/t
- Max Dilution: 4 m

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2025-11-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a strong grade over a good width, significantly contributing to the resource definition in the ACMA zone. The drilling is infill, which has moderate novelty.

- Positive factor: Grade is strong for an open-pit gold deposit.

- Positive factor: Intercept length shows strong continuity.

- Positive factor: QA/QC procedures are disclosed and labs are certified.

- Positive factor: Compositing parameters are transparent.

- Negative factor: Apparent width only, true width not stated.

Evidence · table

> 3.39

Context: 26.11

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

### DC25-2248

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/novagold-reports-high-grade-drill-results-and-receives-positive-decision-from-al--f4d0ee42-44fa-40c9-a591-08d0652561ea#fact-drill-facts-92)

Donlin · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: DC25-2248
- Project: Donlin
- Commodity: gold
- Region: usa\_ak
- Reported Region: usa\_ak
- Ticker: NG

#### Geometry

- Grade: 6.23
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 9.37 m
- From: 231.65 m
- To: 241.02 m
- Hole Depth: 239.13 m
- Intercept Depth: 71.75 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: resource
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: DC25-2248:231.65-241.02
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: ACMA
- Azimuth: 332 °
- Dip: 61 °
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas and ALS Limited
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 1
- Cutoff Unit: g/t
- Max Dilution: 4 m

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2025-11-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows an exceptional grade over a moderate width, contributing positively to the resource definition in the ACMA zone. The drilling is infill, which has moderate novelty.

- Positive factor: Grade is exceptional for an open-pit gold deposit.

- Positive factor: Intercept length shows moderate continuity.

- Positive factor: QA/QC procedures are disclosed and labs are certified.

- Positive factor: Compositing parameters are transparent.

- Negative factor: Apparent width only, true width not stated.

Evidence · table

> 6.23

Context: 9.37

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

### DC25-2249

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/novagold-reports-high-grade-drill-results-and-receives-positive-decision-from-al--f4d0ee42-44fa-40c9-a591-08d0652561ea#fact-drill-facts-93)

Donlin · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: DC25-2249
- Project: Donlin
- Commodity: gold
- Region: usa\_ak
- Reported Region: usa\_ak
- Ticker: NG

#### Geometry

- Grade: 3.96
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 6.41 m
- From: 25.09 m
- To: 31.5 m
- Hole Depth: 236.88 m
- Intercept Depth: 25.09 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: resource
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: DC25-2249:25.09-31.5
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: ACMA
- Azimuth: 333 °
- Dip: 61 °
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas and ALS Limited
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 1
- Cutoff Unit: g/t
- Max Dilution: 4 m

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2025-11-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a strong grade over a moderate width, contributing to the resource definition in the ACMA zone. The drilling is infill, which has moderate novelty.

- Positive factor: Grade is strong for an open-pit gold deposit.

- Positive factor: Intercept length is moderate.

- Positive factor: QA/QC procedures are disclosed and labs are certified.

- Positive factor: Compositing parameters are transparent.

- Negative factor: Apparent width only, true width not stated.

Evidence · table

> 3.96

Context: 6.41

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

### DC25-2249

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/novagold-reports-high-grade-drill-results-and-receives-positive-decision-from-al--f4d0ee42-44fa-40c9-a591-08d0652561ea#fact-drill-facts-94)

Donlin · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: DC25-2249
- Project: Donlin
- Commodity: gold
- Region: usa\_ak
- Reported Region: usa\_ak
- Ticker: NG

#### Geometry

- Grade: 2.87
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 9.39 m
- From: 95.28 m
- To: 104.67 m
- Hole Depth: 236.88 m
- Intercept Depth: 25.09 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: resource
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: DC25-2249:95.28-104.67
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: ACMA
- Azimuth: 333 °
- Dip: 61 °
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas and ALS Limited
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 1
- Cutoff Unit: g/t
- Max Dilution: 4 m

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2025-11-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a strong grade over a moderate width, contributing to the resource definition in the ACMA zone. The drilling is infill, which has moderate novelty.

- Positive factor: Grade is strong for an open-pit gold deposit.

- Positive factor: Intercept length shows moderate continuity.

- Positive factor: QA/QC procedures are disclosed and labs are certified.

- Positive factor: Compositing parameters are transparent.

- Negative factor: Apparent width only, true width not stated.

Evidence · table

> 2.87

Context: 9.39

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

### DC25-2249

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/novagold-reports-high-grade-drill-results-and-receives-positive-decision-from-al--f4d0ee42-44fa-40c9-a591-08d0652561ea#fact-drill-facts-95)

Donlin · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: DC25-2249
- Project: Donlin
- Commodity: gold
- Region: usa\_ak
- Reported Region: usa\_ak
- Ticker: NG

#### Geometry

- Grade: 8.08
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 12.91 m
- From: 125.57 m
- To: 138.48 m
- Hole Depth: 236.88 m
- Intercept Depth: 25.09 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: resource
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: DC25-2249:125.57-138.48
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: ACMA
- Azimuth: 333 °
- Dip: 61 °
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas and ALS Limited
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 1
- Cutoff Unit: g/t
- Max Dilution: 4 m

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2025-11-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows an exceptional grade over a moderate width, significantly contributing to the resource definition in the ACMA zone. The drilling is infill, which has moderate novelty.

- Positive factor: Grade is exceptional for an open-pit gold deposit.

- Positive factor: Intercept length shows moderate continuity.

- Positive factor: QA/QC procedures are disclosed and labs are certified.

- Positive factor: Compositing parameters are transparent.

- Negative factor: Apparent width only, true width not stated.

Evidence · table

> 8.08

Context: 12.91

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

### DC25-2249

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Donlin · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: DC25-2249
- Project: Donlin
- Commodity: gold
- Region: usa\_ak
- Reported Region: usa\_ak
- Ticker: NG

#### Geometry

- Grade: 5.35
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 19.3 m
- From: 152.15 m
- To: 171.45 m
- Hole Depth: 236.88 m
- Intercept Depth: 25.09 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: resource
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: DC25-2249:152.15-171.45
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: ACMA
- Azimuth: 333 °
- Dip: 61 °
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas and ALS Limited
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 1
- Cutoff Unit: g/t
- Max Dilution: 4 m

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2025-11-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows an exceptional grade over a moderate width, significantly contributing to the resource definition in the ACMA zone. The drilling is infill, which has moderate novelty.

- Positive factor: Grade is exceptional for an open-pit gold deposit.

- Positive factor: Intercept length shows moderate continuity.

- Positive factor: QA/QC procedures are disclosed and labs are certified.

- Positive factor: Compositing parameters are transparent.

- Negative factor: Apparent width only, true width not stated.

Evidence · table

> 5.35

Context: 19.30

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

### DC25-2249

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Donlin · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: DC25-2249
- Project: Donlin
- Commodity: gold
- Region: usa\_ak
- Reported Region: usa\_ak
- Ticker: NG

#### Geometry

- Grade: 11.1
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 7.41 m
- From: 152.15 m
- To: 159.56 m
- Hole Depth: 236.88 m
- Intercept Depth: 25.09 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: resource
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: DC25-2249:152.15-159.56
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: ACMA
- Azimuth: 333 °
- Dip: 61 °
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas and ALS Limited
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 1
- Cutoff Unit: g/t
- Max Dilution: 4 m

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2025-11-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This bonanza intercept shows an exceptional grade over a moderate width, significantly contributing to the resource definition in the ACMA zone. The drilling is infill, which has moderate novelty.

- Positive factor: Grade is exceptional for an open-pit gold deposit.

- Positive factor: Bonanza intercept.

- Positive factor: QA/QC procedures are disclosed and labs are certified.

- Positive factor: Compositing parameters are transparent.

- Negative factor: Intercept length is moderate.

- Negative factor: Apparent width only, true width not stated.

Evidence · table

> 11.10

Context: 7.41

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

#### Rejected tags

**Bonanza Intercept** — Rejected; excluded from scoring

Polarity: positive

Definition: Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.

Reason: The grade of 11.10 g/t gold is well above the exceptional threshold of 5 g/t for an open-pit gold deposit.

Evidence · table

> 11.10

Context: 7.41

### DC25-2249

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Donlin · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: DC25-2249
- Project: Donlin
- Commodity: gold
- Region: usa\_ak
- Reported Region: usa\_ak
- Ticker: NG

#### Geometry

- Grade: 3.09
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 7.74 m
- From: 187.72 m
- To: 195.46 m
- Hole Depth: 236.88 m
- Intercept Depth: 25.09 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: resource
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: DC25-2249:187.72-195.46
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: ACMA
- Azimuth: 333 °
- Dip: 61 °
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas and ALS Limited
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 1
- Cutoff Unit: g/t
- Max Dilution: 4 m

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2025-11-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a strong grade over a moderate width, contributing to the resource definition in the ACMA zone. The drilling is infill, which has moderate novelty.

- Positive factor: Grade is strong for an open-pit gold deposit.

- Positive factor: Intercept length is moderate.

- Positive factor: QA/QC procedures are disclosed and labs are certified.

- Positive factor: Compositing parameters are transparent.

- Negative factor: Apparent width only, true width not stated.

Evidence · table

> 3.09

Context: 7.74

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

### DC25-2249

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/novagold-reports-high-grade-drill-results-and-receives-positive-decision-from-al--f4d0ee42-44fa-40c9-a591-08d0652561ea#fact-drill-facts-99)

Donlin · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: DC25-2249
- Project: Donlin
- Commodity: gold
- Region: usa\_ak
- Reported Region: usa\_ak
- Ticker: NG

#### Geometry

- Grade: 1.06
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 23.32 m
- From: 199.97 m
- To: 223.29 m
- Hole Depth: 236.88 m
- Intercept Depth: 25.09 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: resource
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: DC25-2249:199.97-223.29
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: ACMA
- Azimuth: 333 °
- Dip: 61 °
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas and ALS Limited
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 1
- Cutoff Unit: g/t
- Max Dilution: 4 m

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2025-11-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a moderate grade over a strong width, contributing positively to the resource definition in the ACMA zone. The drilling is infill, which has moderate novelty.

- Positive factor: Grade is moderate for an open-pit gold deposit.

- Positive factor: Intercept length shows strong continuity.

- Positive factor: QA/QC procedures are disclosed and labs are certified.

- Positive factor: Compositing parameters are transparent.

- Negative factor: Apparent width only, true width not stated.

Evidence · table

> 1.06

Context: 23.32

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

### DC25-2250

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Donlin · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: DC25-2250
- Project: Donlin
- Commodity: gold
- Region: usa\_ak
- Reported Region: usa\_ak
- Ticker: NG

#### Geometry

- Grade: 4.12
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 7.88 m
- From: 82.7 m
- To: 90.58 m
- Hole Depth: 550.39 m
- Intercept Depth: 82.7 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: resource
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: DC25-2250:82.7-90.58
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: ACMA
- Azimuth: 335 °
- Dip: 56 °
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas and ALS Limited
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 1
- Cutoff Unit: g/t
- Max Dilution: 4 m

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2025-11-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a strong grade over a moderate width, contributing positively to the resource definition in the ACMA zone. The drilling is infill, which has moderate novelty.

- Positive factor: Grade is strong for an open-pit gold deposit.

- Positive factor: Intercept length is moderate.

- Positive factor: QA/QC procedures are disclosed and labs are certified.

- Positive factor: Compositing parameters are transparent.

- Negative factor: Apparent width only, true width not stated.

Evidence · table

> 4.12

Context: 7.88

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

## 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.