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
Original announcement by tmx on
- 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 detailsHide details
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 detailsHide details
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 detailsHide details
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 detailsHide details
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 detailsHide details
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 detailsHide details
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 detailsHide details
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 detailsHide details
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 detailsHide details
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 detailsHide details
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 detailsHide details
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 detailsHide details
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 detailsHide details
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 detailsHide details
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 detailsHide details
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 detailsHide details
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 detailsHide details
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 detailsHide details
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 detailsHide details
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 detailsHide details
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 detailsHide details
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.