Trident Intersects 4.61 g/t Au over 38.48m from 77.00m, including 5.48 g/t over 26.14m from Hole 26028 - 200m ENE of 2025 Drilling. Hole 26025 intersects 11.97 g/t over 10.70m from 324.20m at Contact Lake, Expands Winter Drill Program

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Company
Trident Resources Corp.
Ticker
ROCK
Exchange
TSX
Region
Saskatchewan
Primary commodity
Gold
Secondary commodities
None reported
Document categories
Drill results
Extracted
2026-09-18 18:49:53 UTC

Analysis by Minestarters Atlas

Minestarters Atlas analysis

Summary

Trident Resources reported high-grade gold assay results from its 2026 winter drill program at the Contact Lake Gold Project in Saskatchewan. Key intercepts include 4.61 g/t Au over 38.48m and 19.07 g/t Au over 4.25m in hole CL26028, and 11.97 g/t Au over 10.70m in hole CL26025. These results extended mineralization along strike and at depth, prompting an expansion of the drill program from 10,000m to 13,000m, with the company fully funded for further aggressive drilling.

Reasoning: Trident Resources announced strong drill results from its Contact Lake Gold Project, including multiple high-grade gold intercepts over significant widths. The program successfully extended mineralization and led to an expansion of the winter drill program, indicating strong potential for the gold system. While true widths are not yet determined, the overall results are highly positive for the project's continuity and scale.

Positive factors

  • High-grade intercepts in multiple holes
  • Significant widths of mineralization
  • Extension of mineralization along strike and at depth
  • Expansion of the drill program
  • Strong balance sheet to fund future drilling
  • Good QA/QC disclosure

Negative factors

  • True widths not determined for reported intercepts

Facts used in scoring: 21

Extracted facts

Stored fact records: 21. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.

Drill Results (21)

CL26020Contact Lake · goldGrade: 3.91Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
CL26020
Project
Contact Lake
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_sk
Reported Region
canada_sk
Ticker
ROCK

Geometry

Grade
3.91
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1 m
From
189 m
To
190 m
Hole Depth
257 m
Intercept Depth
189 m

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
CL26020:189-190
Mining Method
underground

Location

Easting
507968
Northing
6141263
CRS
UTM Zone 13 NAD 83
Elevation
401 m
Azimuth
354 °
Dip
-45 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Global
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a weak grade over a very narrow width, contributing minimally to the overall resource potential.

Negative factors

  • Low grade-width product
  • Narrow intercept

Evidence · table

“3.91”

Context: 1.00

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Contact Lake Gold Property Map: http://www.tridentresourcescorp.com/_resources/maps/contact-lake-property-map.jpg Highli"

CL26021Contact Lake · goldGrade: 4.22Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
CL26021
Project
Contact Lake
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_sk
Reported Region
canada_sk
Ticker
ROCK

Geometry

Grade
4.22
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1 m
From
107 m
To
108 m
Hole Depth
287 m
Intercept Depth
107 m

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
CL26021:107-108
Mining Method
underground

Location

Easting
507968
Northing
6141263
CRS
UTM Zone 13 NAD 83
Elevation
401 m
Azimuth
354 °
Dip
-53 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Global
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a moderate grade over a very narrow width, indicating some mineralization but limited scale.

Positive factors

  • Moderate grade

Negative factors

  • Low grade-width product
  • Narrow intercept

Evidence · table

“4.22”

Context: 1.00

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Contact Lake Gold Property Map: http://www.tridentresourcescorp.com/_resources/maps/contact-lake-property-map.jpg Highli"

CL26022Contact Lake · goldGrade: 4.07Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 5 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
CL26022
Project
Contact Lake
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_sk
Reported Region
canada_sk
Ticker
ROCK

Geometry

Grade
4.07
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
5 m
From
62 m
To
67 m
Hole Depth
275 m
Intercept Depth
62 m

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
CL26022:62-67
Mining Method
underground

Location

Easting
507940
Northing
6141317
CRS
UTM Zone 13 NAD 83
Elevation
402 m
Azimuth
11 °
Dip
-48 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Global
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a moderate grade over a moderate width, contributing positively to the understanding of mineralization.

Positive factors

  • Moderate grade
  • Weak grade-width product

Evidence · table

“4.07”

Context: 5.00

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Contact Lake Gold Property Map: http://www.tridentresourcescorp.com/_resources/maps/contact-lake-property-map.jpg Highli"

CL26022Contact Lake · goldGrade: 7.37Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
CL26022
Project
Contact Lake
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_sk
Reported Region
canada_sk
Ticker
ROCK

Geometry

Grade
7.37
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
2 m
From
65 m
To
67 m
Hole Depth
275 m
Intercept Depth
65 m

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
CL26022:65-67
Mining Method
underground

Location

Easting
507940
Northing
6141317
CRS
UTM Zone 13 NAD 83
Elevation
402 m
Azimuth
11 °
Dip
-48 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Global
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This included interval shows a strong grade over a narrow width, highlighting a higher-grade core within the broader mineralization.

Positive factors

  • Strong grade
  • Weak grade-width product

Evidence · table

“7.37”

Context: 2.00

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Contact Lake Gold Property Map: http://www.tridentresourcescorp.com/_resources/maps/contact-lake-property-map.jpg Highli"

CL26022Contact Lake · goldGrade: 6.47Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
CL26022
Project
Contact Lake
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_sk
Reported Region
canada_sk
Ticker
ROCK

Geometry

Grade
6.47
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
2 m
From
117 m
To
119 m
Hole Depth
275 m
Intercept Depth
117 m

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
CL26022:117-119
Mining Method
underground

Location

Easting
507940
Northing
6141317
CRS
UTM Zone 13 NAD 83
Elevation
402 m
Azimuth
11 °
Dip
-48 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Global
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a moderate grade over a narrow width, indicating additional mineralization in the hole.

Positive factors

  • Moderate grade
  • Weak grade-width product

Evidence · table

“6.47”

Context: 2.00

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Contact Lake Gold Property Map: http://www.tridentresourcescorp.com/_resources/maps/contact-lake-property-map.jpg Highli"

CL26023Contact Lake · goldGrade: 5.09Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
CL26023
Project
Contact Lake
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_sk
Reported Region
canada_sk
Ticker
ROCK

Geometry

Grade
5.09
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1 m
From
142 m
To
143 m
Hole Depth
423 m
Intercept Depth
142 m

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
CL26023:142-143
Mining Method
underground

Location

Easting
507990
Northing
6141204
CRS
UTM Zone 13 NAD 83
Elevation
401 m
Azimuth
348 °
Dip
-51 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Global
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a moderate grade over a very narrow width, indicating some mineralization.

Positive factors

  • Moderate grade

Negative factors

  • Low grade-width product
  • Narrow intercept

Evidence · table

“5.09”

Context: 1.00

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Contact Lake Gold Property Map: http://www.tridentresourcescorp.com/_resources/maps/contact-lake-property-map.jpg Highli"

CL26024Contact Lake · goldGrade: 4.16Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
CL26024
Project
Contact Lake
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_sk
Reported Region
canada_sk
Ticker
ROCK

Geometry

Grade
4.16
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1 m
From
161 m
To
162 m
Hole Depth
518 m
Intercept Depth
161 m

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
CL26024:161-162
Mining Method
underground

Location

Easting
508018
Northing
6141096
CRS
UTM Zone 13 NAD 83
Elevation
404 m
Azimuth
350 °
Dip
-60 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Global
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a moderate grade over a very narrow width, indicating some mineralization.

Positive factors

  • Moderate grade

Negative factors

  • Low grade-width product
  • Narrow intercept

Evidence · table

“4.16”

Context: 1.00

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Contact Lake Gold Property Map: http://www.tridentresourcescorp.com/_resources/maps/contact-lake-property-map.jpg Highli"

CL26024Contact Lake · goldGrade: 2.45Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 6 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
CL26024
Project
Contact Lake
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_sk
Reported Region
canada_sk
Ticker
ROCK

Geometry

Grade
2.45
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
6 m
From
255 m
To
261 m
Hole Depth
518 m
Intercept Depth
255 m

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
CL26024:255-261
Mining Method
underground

Location

Easting
508018
Northing
6141096
CRS
UTM Zone 13 NAD 83
Elevation
404 m
Azimuth
350 °
Dip
-60 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Global
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a grade below the weak threshold, despite a moderate width, indicating lower-grade mineralization.

Positive factors

  • Weak grade-width product

Negative factors

  • Below weak grade

Evidence · table

“2.45”

Context: 6.00

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Contact Lake Gold Property Map: http://www.tridentresourcescorp.com/_resources/maps/contact-lake-property-map.jpg Highli"

CL26024Contact Lake · goldGrade: 4.8Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
CL26024
Project
Contact Lake
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_sk
Reported Region
canada_sk
Ticker
ROCK

Geometry

Grade
4.8
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
2 m
From
360 m
To
362 m
Hole Depth
518 m
Intercept Depth
360 m

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
CL26024:360-362
Mining Method
underground

Location

Easting
508018
Northing
6141096
CRS
UTM Zone 13 NAD 83
Elevation
404 m
Azimuth
350 °
Dip
-60 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Global
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a moderate grade over a narrow width, indicating some mineralization.

Positive factors

  • Moderate grade

Negative factors

  • Low grade-width product
  • Narrow intercept

Evidence · table

“4.80”

Context: 2.00

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Contact Lake Gold Property Map: http://www.tridentresourcescorp.com/_resources/maps/contact-lake-property-map.jpg Highli"

CL26025Contact Lake · goldGrade: 8.59Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
CL26025
Project
Contact Lake
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_sk
Reported Region
canada_sk
Ticker
ROCK

Geometry

Grade
8.59
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1 m
From
78 m
To
79 m
Hole Depth
422 m
Intercept Depth
78 m

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
CL26025:78-79
Mining Method
underground

Location

Easting
508012
Northing
6141115
CRS
UTM Zone 13 NAD 83
Elevation
403 m
Azimuth
351 °
Dip
-47 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Global
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a strong grade over a very narrow width, indicating high-grade mineralization but limited scale.

Positive factors

  • Strong grade

Negative factors

  • Low grade-width product
  • Narrow intercept

Evidence · table

“8.59”

Context: 1.00

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Contact Lake Gold Property Map: http://www.tridentresourcescorp.com/_resources/maps/contact-lake-property-map.jpg Highli"

CL26025Contact Lake · goldGrade: 3.81Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2.25 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
CL26025
Project
Contact Lake
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_sk
Reported Region
canada_sk
Ticker
ROCK

Geometry

Grade
3.81
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
2.25 m
From
224.5 m
To
226.75 m
Hole Depth
422 m
Intercept Depth
224.5 m

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
CL26025:224.5-226.75
Mining Method
underground

Location

Easting
508012
Northing
6141115
CRS
UTM Zone 13 NAD 83
Elevation
403 m
Azimuth
351 °
Dip
-47 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Global
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a weak grade over a narrow width, indicating lower-grade mineralization.

Negative factors

  • Weak grade
  • Low grade-width product
  • Narrow intercept

Evidence · table

“3.81”

Context: 2.25

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Contact Lake Gold Property Map: http://www.tridentresourcescorp.com/_resources/maps/contact-lake-property-map.jpg Highli"

CL26025Contact Lake · goldGrade: 11.97Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 10.7 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
CL26025
Project
Contact Lake
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_sk
Reported Region
canada_sk
Ticker
ROCK

Geometry

Grade
11.97
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
10.7 m
From
324.3 m
To
335 m
Hole Depth
422 m
Intercept Depth
324.3 m

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
CL26025:324.3-335
Mining Method
underground

Location

Easting
508012
Northing
6141115
CRS
UTM Zone 13 NAD 83
Elevation
403 m
Azimuth
351 °
Dip
-47 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Global
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a strong grade over a significant width, resulting in a strong grade-width product, indicating a material zone of mineralization.

Positive factors

  • Strong grade
  • Strong grade-width product
  • Significant width

Evidence · table

“11.97”

Context: 10.70

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Contact Lake Gold Property Map: http://www.tridentresourcescorp.com/_resources/maps/contact-lake-property-map.jpg Highli"

CL26025Contact Lake · goldGrade: 39.26Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2.65 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
CL26025
Project
Contact Lake
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_sk
Reported Region
canada_sk
Ticker
ROCK

Geometry

Grade
39.26
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
2.65 m
From
332.35 m
To
335 m
Hole Depth
422 m
Intercept Depth
332.35 m

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
CL26025:332.35-335
Mining Method
underground

Location

Easting
508012
Northing
6141115
CRS
UTM Zone 13 NAD 83
Elevation
403 m
Azimuth
351 °
Dip
-47 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Global
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This included interval shows an exceptional, bonanza-grade gold intercept over a narrow but significant width, indicating a very high-grade core.

Positive factors

  • Exceptional grade
  • Strong grade-width product
  • Bonanza Intercept

Evidence · table

“39.26”

Context: 2.65

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Contact Lake Gold Property Map: http://www.tridentresourcescorp.com/_resources/maps/contact-lake-property-map.jpg Highli"

CL26026Contact Lake · goldGrade: 8.18Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 3.5 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
CL26026
Project
Contact Lake
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_sk
Reported Region
canada_sk
Ticker
ROCK

Geometry

Grade
8.18
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
3.5 m
From
279 m
To
282.5 m
Hole Depth
408 m
Intercept Depth
279 m

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
CL26026:279-282.5
Mining Method
underground

Location

Easting
507942
Northing
6141111
CRS
UTM Zone 13 NAD 83
Elevation
411 m
Azimuth
349 °
Dip
-47 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Global
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a strong grade over a narrow width, indicating a good quality mineralization.

Positive factors

  • Strong grade
  • Weak grade-width product

Evidence · table

“8.18”

Context: 3.50

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Contact Lake Gold Property Map: http://www.tridentresourcescorp.com/_resources/maps/contact-lake-property-map.jpg Highli"

CL26027Contact Lake · goldGrade: 11.7Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
CL26027
Project
Contact Lake
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_sk
Reported Region
canada_sk
Ticker
ROCK

Geometry

Grade
11.7
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1 m
From
49 m
To
50 m
Hole Depth
277 m
Intercept Depth
49 m

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
CL26027:49-50
Mining Method
underground

Location

Easting
508032
Northing
6141360
CRS
UTM Zone 13 NAD 83
Elevation
391 m
Azimuth
336 °
Dip
-65 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Global
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a strong grade over a very narrow width, indicating high-grade mineralization but limited scale.

Positive factors

  • Strong grade

Negative factors

  • Low grade-width product
  • Narrow intercept

Evidence · table

“11.7”

Context: 1.00

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Contact Lake Gold Property Map: http://www.tridentresourcescorp.com/_resources/maps/contact-lake-property-map.jpg Highli"

CL26028Contact Lake · goldGrade: 19.07Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 4.25 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
CL26028
Project
Contact Lake
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_sk
Reported Region
canada_sk
Ticker
ROCK

Geometry

Grade
19.07
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
4.25 m
From
60 m
To
64.25 m
Hole Depth
248 m
Intercept Depth
60 m

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
CL26028:60-64.25
Mining Method
underground

Location

Easting
508159
Northing
6141415
CRS
UTM Zone 13 NAD 83
Elevation
391 m
Azimuth
348 °
Dip
-65 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Global
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows an exceptional, bonanza-grade gold intercept over a moderate width, contributing significantly to the project's potential and representing a step-out extension.

Positive factors

  • Exceptional grade
  • Moderate grade-width product
  • Bonanza Intercept
  • Step-Out Extension

Evidence · table

“19.07”

Context: 4.25

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Contact Lake Gold Property Map: http://www.tridentresourcescorp.com/_resources/maps/contact-lake-property-map.jpg Highli"

CL26028Contact Lake · goldGrade: 4.61Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 38.48 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
CL26028
Project
Contact Lake
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_sk
Reported Region
canada_sk
Ticker
ROCK

Geometry

Grade
4.61
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
38.48 m
From
77 m
To
115.48 m
Hole Depth
248 m
Intercept Depth
77 m

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
CL26028:77-115.48
Mining Method
underground

Location

Easting
508159
Northing
6141415
CRS
UTM Zone 13 NAD 83
Elevation
391 m
Azimuth
348 °
Dip
-65 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Global
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a moderate grade over a very significant width, resulting in a strong grade-width product, indicating a substantial zone of mineralization and a step-out extension.

Positive factors

  • Moderate grade
  • Strong grade-width product
  • Significant width
  • Step-Out Extension

Evidence · table

“4.61”

Context: 38.48

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Contact Lake Gold Property Map: http://www.tridentresourcescorp.com/_resources/maps/contact-lake-property-map.jpg Highli"

CL26028Contact Lake · goldGrade: 5.48Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 26.14 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
CL26028
Project
Contact Lake
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_sk
Reported Region
canada_sk
Ticker
ROCK

Geometry

Grade
5.48
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
26.14 m
From
79.36 m
To
105.5 m
Hole Depth
248 m
Intercept Depth
79.36 m

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
CL26028:79.36-105.5
Mining Method
underground

Location

Easting
508159
Northing
6141415
CRS
UTM Zone 13 NAD 83
Elevation
391 m
Azimuth
348 °
Dip
-65 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Global
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This included interval shows a moderate grade over a significant width, resulting in a strong grade-width product, indicating a substantial zone of mineralization.

Positive factors

  • Moderate grade
  • Strong grade-width product
  • Significant width
  • Step-Out Extension

Evidence · table

“5.48”

Context: 26.14

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Contact Lake Gold Property Map: http://www.tridentresourcescorp.com/_resources/maps/contact-lake-property-map.jpg Highli"

CL26028Contact Lake · goldGrade: 19.98Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 5.15 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
CL26028
Project
Contact Lake
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_sk
Reported Region
canada_sk
Ticker
ROCK

Geometry

Grade
19.98
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
5.15 m
From
79.36 m
To
84.51 m
Hole Depth
248 m
Intercept Depth
79.36 m

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
CL26028:79.36-84.51
Mining Method
underground

Location

Easting
508159
Northing
6141415
CRS
UTM Zone 13 NAD 83
Elevation
391 m
Azimuth
348 °
Dip
-65 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Global
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This included interval shows an exceptional, bonanza-grade gold intercept over a moderate width, indicating a very high-grade core and a step-out extension.

Positive factors

  • Exceptional grade
  • Strong grade-width product
  • Bonanza Intercept
  • Step-Out Extension

Evidence · table

“19.98”

Context: 5.15

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Contact Lake Gold Property Map: http://www.tridentresourcescorp.com/_resources/maps/contact-lake-property-map.jpg Highli"

CL26028Contact Lake · goldGrade: 33.16Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.89 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
CL26028
Project
Contact Lake
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_sk
Reported Region
canada_sk
Ticker
ROCK

Geometry

Grade
33.16
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1.89 m
From
79.36 m
To
81.25 m
Hole Depth
248 m
Intercept Depth
79.36 m

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
CL26028:79.36-81.25
Mining Method
underground

Location

Easting
508159
Northing
6141415
CRS
UTM Zone 13 NAD 83
Elevation
391 m
Azimuth
348 °
Dip
-65 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Global
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This included interval shows an exceptional, bonanza-grade gold intercept over a narrow width, indicating a very high-grade core and a step-out extension.

Positive factors

  • Exceptional grade
  • Moderate grade-width product
  • Bonanza Intercept
  • Step-Out Extension

Evidence · table

“33.16”

Context: 1.89

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Contact Lake Gold Property Map: http://www.tridentresourcescorp.com/_resources/maps/contact-lake-property-map.jpg Highli"

CL25003Contact Lake · goldGrade: 7.03Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 43.25 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
CL25003
Project
Contact Lake
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_sk
Reported Region
canada_sk
Ticker
ROCK

Geometry

Grade
7.03
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
43.25 m
From
121 m
To
164.25 m
Hole Depth
38.48 m
Intercept Depth
121 m

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
CL25003:121-164.25
Mining Method
underground

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Global
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes

Dates

Event date
2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Historical intercept with strong grade and significant width, providing context for current results and demonstrating the project's potential.

Positive factors

  • Strong grade
  • Exceptional grade-width product
  • Significant width

Evidence · text

“previously reported CL 25003 intersected 7.03 g/t over 43.25m from 121.00m”

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Stale Data Re-releasenegative

Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.

Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Contact Lake Gold Property Map: http://www.tridentresourcescorp.com/_resources/maps/contact-lake-property-map.jpg Highli"

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.