# Trident Intersects 5.73 g/t Au over 15.0m including 9.35 g/t Au over 7.0m and 15.05 g/t Au over 2.0m Below Historical Mining Infrastructure at the Contact Lake Gold Project in Northern Saskatchewan Canonical Atlas analysis: https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/trident-intersects-5-73-g-t-au-over-15-0m-including-9-35-g-t-au-over-7-0m-and-15--5c66e09d-75da-4726-8700-7b1524e6fd17 Original source: https://money.tmx.com/en/quote/ROCK/news/8985301261393748/trident-intersects-5-73-g-t-au-over-15-0m-including-9-35-g-t-au-over-7-0m-and-15 Publisher: tmx Original announcement: 2026-01-20T08:30:00.000Z Analysis by Minestarters Atlas Atlas analysis published: Unknown date Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date - Company: Trident Resources Corp. - Ticker: ROCK - Exchange: TSX - Region: Northern Saskatchewan - Primary commodity: Gold - Secondary commodities: None reported - Document categories: Drill results - Extracted: 2026-09-18 19:02:41 UTC Narrative sentiment: 0.80 · Bullish ## Minestarters Atlas summary Trident Resources Corp. announced significant gold drill results from its Contact Lake Gold Project in Northern Saskatchewan, including 5.73 g/t Au over 15.0m, with higher-grade sub-intervals. These results from the final six holes of the 2025 program successfully extended gold mineralization at depth below historical mining infrastructure, validating the project's potential as a robust orogenic gold system. A fully-funded 10,000m winter 2026 drill program is already underway to follow up on these promising findings. Reasoning: Trident Resources announced strong gold drill results from its Contact Lake Project, successfully extending high-grade mineralization at depth below historical workings. The headline intercept of 5.73 g/t Au over 15.0m, including bonanza grades, is highly material and novel, confirming the project's potential. The company has a follow-up program underway, and QA/QC is disclosed, contributing to high confidence. - Positive factor: High-grade gold intercepts, including bonanza grades, were reported. - Positive factor: Drilling successfully extended gold mineralization at depth below historical mining infrastructure. - Positive factor: The results validate the potential for a large, robust orogenic gold system. - Positive factor: A fully-funded follow-up drill program is already underway, indicating strong company confidence. - Positive factor: QA/QC procedures are disclosed, and a Qualified Person has approved the technical information. - Negative factor: True widths of the intercepts have not been determined, which may overstate actual thickness. Facts used in scoring: 54 ## Classification and evidence No classification tags are available. ## Extracted facts Stored fact records: 54. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record. ## Drill Results (54) ### CL25001 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/trident-intersects-5-73-g-t-au-over-15-0m-including-9-35-g-t-au-over-7-0m-and-15--5c66e09d-75da-4726-8700-7b1524e6fd17#fact-drill-facts-0) Contact Lake · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: CL25001 - Project: Contact Lake - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_sk - Reported Region: canada\_sk - Ticker: ROCK #### Geometry - Grade: 0.56 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 29.5 m - From: 41.5 m - To: 71 m - Hole Depth: 198 m - Intercept Depth: 41.5 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: orogenic - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: CL25001:41.5-71 - Mining Method: underground #### Location - Location: Main Zone - Easting: 507933 - Northing: 6141324 - CRS: UTM Zone 13 NAD 83 - Elevation: 402 m - Azimuth: 336 ° - 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 #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-20T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This intercept shows gold mineralization but at a grade below typical economic thresholds for orogenic gold, making it less material. However, it contributes to the overall understanding of the deposit's extent. - Positive factor: Intercept confirms gold mineralization in the area. - Positive factor: QA/QC procedures are disclosed, enhancing data reliability. - Negative factor: Grade is below typical economic thresholds for orogenic gold deposits. - Negative factor: True width not determined, potentially overstating length. Evidence · table > 0.56 Context: 29.50 #### Tags used in scoring **Apparent Width Only** Polarity: negative Definition: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness. Why it applies: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation. Evidence · text > Widths are drilled intercepts, true widths have not been determined. **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: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, and stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Evidence · text > Quality Control: All drill core is logged, photographed and cut in half with a diamond saw. Half of the core is placed in sealed poly bags with unique identification numbers and transported to ALS Global in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan for analysis, while the other half is archived and stored on site for verification and reference purposes. At the lab, samples are received and digitally recorded then dried and pulverized into a fine powder. Gold is assayed using a 30g fire assay method and 49 additional elements are analyzed by Inductively Coupled Plasma \(ICP\) utilizing a 4-acid digestion. Quality Assurance and Quality Control \(QAQC\) samples including field blanks, duplicates and lab-certified standards are inserted in the sample stream at a rate of greater than 10% of all samples submitted to the lab. ALS Global also conducts their own internal QAQC protocol. **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated #### Rejected tags **QP/CP Signed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Story-specific tag Definition: Qualified Person \(QP\) or Competent Person \(CP\) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association \(e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo\) with relevant experience. Reason: Qualified Person \(QP\) or Competent Person \(CP\) named and signed off. Evidence · text > The technical information in this news release has been prepared in accordance with the Canadian regulatory requirements set out in National Instrument 43-101 and reviewed and approved by Cornell McDowell, P.Geo., VP Exploration for Trident Resources and the Qualified Person for Trident as defined by NI 43-101. ### CL25002 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/trident-intersects-5-73-g-t-au-over-15-0m-including-9-35-g-t-au-over-7-0m-and-15--5c66e09d-75da-4726-8700-7b1524e6fd17#fact-drill-facts-1) Contact Lake · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: CL25002 - Project: Contact Lake - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_sk - Reported Region: canada\_sk - Ticker: ROCK #### Geometry - Grade: 2.49 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 29.61 m - From: 39.26 m - To: 68.87 m - Hole Depth: 311 m - Intercept Depth: 39.26 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: orogenic - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: CL25002:39.26-68.87 - Mining Method: underground #### Location - Location: Main Zone - Easting: 507933 - Northing: 6141324 - CRS: UTM Zone 13 NAD 83 - Elevation: 402 m - Azimuth: 339 ° - Dip: -55 ° - Loc. Confidence: high - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: ALS Global - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-20T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This intercept shows a good grade over a significant width, indicating strong mineralization. The presence of a high-grade sub-interval further enhances its materiality. - Positive factor: Good grade over a significant width for orogenic gold. - Positive factor: QA/QC procedures are disclosed, enhancing data reliability. - Negative factor: True width not determined, potentially overstating length. Evidence · table > 2.49 Context: 29.61 #### Tags used in scoring **Apparent Width Only** Polarity: negative Definition: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness. Why it applies: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation. Evidence · text > Widths are drilled intercepts, true widths have not been determined. **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: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, and stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Evidence · text > Quality Control: All drill core is logged, photographed and cut in half with a diamond saw. Half of the core is placed in sealed poly bags with unique identification numbers and transported to ALS Global in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan for analysis, while the other half is archived and stored on site for verification and reference purposes. At the lab, samples are received and digitally recorded then dried and pulverized into a fine powder. Gold is assayed using a 30g fire assay method and 49 additional elements are analyzed by Inductively Coupled Plasma \(ICP\) utilizing a 4-acid digestion. Quality Assurance and Quality Control \(QAQC\) samples including field blanks, duplicates and lab-certified standards are inserted in the sample stream at a rate of greater than 10% of all samples submitted to the lab. ALS Global also conducts their own internal QAQC protocol. **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated #### Rejected tags **QP/CP Signed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Story-specific tag Definition: Qualified Person \(QP\) or Competent Person \(CP\) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association \(e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo\) with relevant experience. Reason: Qualified Person \(QP\) or Competent Person \(CP\) named and signed off. Evidence · text > The technical information in this news release has been prepared in accordance with the Canadian regulatory requirements set out in National Instrument 43-101 and reviewed and approved by Cornell McDowell, P.Geo., VP Exploration for Trident Resources and the Qualified Person for Trident as defined by NI 43-101. ### CL25002 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/trident-intersects-5-73-g-t-au-over-15-0m-including-9-35-g-t-au-over-7-0m-and-15--5c66e09d-75da-4726-8700-7b1524e6fd17#fact-drill-facts-2) Contact Lake · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: CL25002 - Project: Contact Lake - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_sk - Reported Region: canada\_sk - Ticker: ROCK #### Geometry - Grade: 27.09 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 2.21 m - From: 39.26 m - To: 41.47 m - Hole Depth: 311 m - Intercept Depth: 39.26 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: orogenic - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: CL25002:39.26-41.47 - Mining Method: underground #### Location - Location: Main Zone - Easting: 507933 - Northing: 6141324 - CRS: UTM Zone 13 NAD 83 - Elevation: 402 m - Azimuth: 339 ° - Dip: -55 ° - Loc. Confidence: high - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: ALS Global - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-20T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This is a bonanza-grade intercept, significantly above the exceptional threshold for orogenic gold, indicating very high-grade mineralization within the broader interval. - Positive factor: Exceptional bonanza grade over a narrow interval. - Positive factor: QA/QC procedures are disclosed, enhancing data reliability. - Negative factor: True width not determined, potentially overstating length. Evidence · table > 27.09 Context: 2.21 #### Tags used in scoring **Bonanza Intercept** Polarity: positive Definition: Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm. Why it applies: Exceptionally high-grade zone \(27.09 g/t Au\) well above the deposit-type norm for orogenic gold. Evidence · table > 27.09 Context: 2.21 **Apparent Width Only** Polarity: negative Definition: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness. Why it applies: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation. Evidence · text > Widths are drilled intercepts, true widths have not been determined. **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: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, and stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Evidence · text > Quality Control: All drill core is logged, photographed and cut in half with a diamond saw. Half of the core is placed in sealed poly bags with unique identification numbers and transported to ALS Global in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan for analysis, while the other half is archived and stored on site for verification and reference purposes. At the lab, samples are received and digitally recorded then dried and pulverized into a fine powder. Gold is assayed using a 30g fire assay method and 49 additional elements are analyzed by Inductively Coupled Plasma \(ICP\) utilizing a 4-acid digestion. Quality Assurance and Quality Control \(QAQC\) samples including field blanks, duplicates and lab-certified standards are inserted in the sample stream at a rate of greater than 10% of all samples submitted to the lab. ALS Global also conducts their own internal QAQC protocol. **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated #### Rejected tags **QP/CP Signed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Story-specific tag Definition: Qualified Person \(QP\) or Competent Person \(CP\) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association \(e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo\) with relevant experience. Reason: Qualified Person \(QP\) or Competent Person \(CP\) named and signed off. Evidence · text > The technical information in this news release has been prepared in accordance with the Canadian regulatory requirements set out in National Instrument 43-101 and reviewed and approved by Cornell McDowell, P.Geo., VP Exploration for Trident Resources and the Qualified Person for Trident as defined by NI 43-101. ### CL25002 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/trident-intersects-5-73-g-t-au-over-15-0m-including-9-35-g-t-au-over-7-0m-and-15--5c66e09d-75da-4726-8700-7b1524e6fd17#fact-drill-facts-3) Contact Lake · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: CL25002 - Project: Contact Lake - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_sk - Reported Region: canada\_sk - Ticker: ROCK #### Geometry - Grade: 0.42 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 16 m - From: 94 m - To: 110 m - Hole Depth: 311 m - Intercept Depth: 94 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: orogenic - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: CL25002:94-110 - Mining Method: underground #### Location - Location: Main Zone - Easting: 507933 - Northing: 6141324 - CRS: UTM Zone 13 NAD 83 - Elevation: 402 m - Azimuth: 339 ° - Dip: -55 ° - Loc. Confidence: high - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: ALS Global - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-20T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This intercept shows gold mineralization but at a grade below typical economic thresholds for orogenic gold, making it less material. However, it contributes to the overall understanding of the deposit's extent. - Positive factor: Intercept confirms gold mineralization in the area. - Positive factor: QA/QC procedures are disclosed, enhancing data reliability. - Negative factor: Grade is below typical economic thresholds for orogenic gold deposits. - Negative factor: True width not determined, potentially overstating length. Evidence · table > 0.42 Context: 16.00 #### Tags used in scoring **Apparent Width Only** Polarity: negative Definition: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness. Why it applies: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation. Evidence · text > Widths are drilled intercepts, true widths have not been determined. **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: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, and stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Evidence · text > Quality Control: All drill core is logged, photographed and cut in half with a diamond saw. Half of the core is placed in sealed poly bags with unique identification numbers and transported to ALS Global in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan for analysis, while the other half is archived and stored on site for verification and reference purposes. At the lab, samples are received and digitally recorded then dried and pulverized into a fine powder. Gold is assayed using a 30g fire assay method and 49 additional elements are analyzed by Inductively Coupled Plasma \(ICP\) utilizing a 4-acid digestion. Quality Assurance and Quality Control \(QAQC\) samples including field blanks, duplicates and lab-certified standards are inserted in the sample stream at a rate of greater than 10% of all samples submitted to the lab. ALS Global also conducts their own internal QAQC protocol. **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated #### Rejected tags **QP/CP Signed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Story-specific tag Definition: Qualified Person \(QP\) or Competent Person \(CP\) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association \(e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo\) with relevant experience. Reason: Qualified Person \(QP\) or Competent Person \(CP\) named and signed off. Evidence · text > The technical information in this news release has been prepared in accordance with the Canadian regulatory requirements set out in National Instrument 43-101 and reviewed and approved by Cornell McDowell, P.Geo., VP Exploration for Trident Resources and the Qualified Person for Trident as defined by NI 43-101. ### CL25002 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/trident-intersects-5-73-g-t-au-over-15-0m-including-9-35-g-t-au-over-7-0m-and-15--5c66e09d-75da-4726-8700-7b1524e6fd17#fact-drill-facts-4) Contact Lake · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: CL25002 - Project: Contact Lake - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_sk - Reported Region: canada\_sk - Ticker: ROCK #### Geometry - Grade: 0.47 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 10.61 m - From: 241 m - To: 251.61 m - Hole Depth: 311 m - Intercept Depth: 241 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: orogenic - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: CL25002:241-251.61 - Mining Method: underground #### Location - Location: Main Zone - Easting: 507933 - Northing: 6141324 - CRS: UTM Zone 13 NAD 83 - Elevation: 402 m - Azimuth: 339 ° - Dip: -55 ° - Loc. Confidence: high - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: ALS Global - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-20T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This intercept shows gold mineralization but at a grade below typical economic thresholds for orogenic gold, making it less material. However, it contributes to the overall understanding of the deposit's extent. - Positive factor: Intercept confirms gold mineralization in the area. - Positive factor: QA/QC procedures are disclosed, enhancing data reliability. - Negative factor: Grade is below typical economic thresholds for orogenic gold deposits. - Negative factor: True width not determined, potentially overstating length. Evidence · table > 0.47 Context: 10.61 #### Tags used in scoring **Apparent Width Only** Polarity: negative Definition: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness. Why it applies: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation. Evidence · text > Widths are drilled intercepts, true widths have not been determined. **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: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, and stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Evidence · text > Quality Control: All drill core is logged, photographed and cut in half with a diamond saw. Half of the core is placed in sealed poly bags with unique identification numbers and transported to ALS Global in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan for analysis, while the other half is archived and stored on site for verification and reference purposes. At the lab, samples are received and digitally recorded then dried and pulverized into a fine powder. Gold is assayed using a 30g fire assay method and 49 additional elements are analyzed by Inductively Coupled Plasma \(ICP\) utilizing a 4-acid digestion. Quality Assurance and Quality Control \(QAQC\) samples including field blanks, duplicates and lab-certified standards are inserted in the sample stream at a rate of greater than 10% of all samples submitted to the lab. ALS Global also conducts their own internal QAQC protocol. **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated #### Rejected tags **QP/CP Signed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Story-specific tag Definition: Qualified Person \(QP\) or Competent Person \(CP\) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association \(e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo\) with relevant experience. Reason: Qualified Person \(QP\) or Competent Person \(CP\) named and signed off. Evidence · text > The technical information in this news release has been prepared in accordance with the Canadian regulatory requirements set out in National Instrument 43-101 and reviewed and approved by Cornell McDowell, P.Geo., VP Exploration for Trident Resources and the Qualified Person for Trident as defined by NI 43-101. ### CL25003 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/trident-intersects-5-73-g-t-au-over-15-0m-including-9-35-g-t-au-over-7-0m-and-15--5c66e09d-75da-4726-8700-7b1524e6fd17#fact-drill-facts-5) Contact Lake · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: CL25003 - Project: Contact Lake - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_sk - Reported Region: canada\_sk - Ticker: ROCK #### Geometry - Grade: 0.66 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 7.01 m - From: 46.88 m - To: 53.89 m - Hole Depth: 236 m - Intercept Depth: 46.88 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: orogenic - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: CL25003:46.88-53.89 - Mining Method: underground #### Location - Location: Main Zone - Easting: 507941 - Northing: 6141303 - CRS: UTM Zone 13 NAD 83 - Elevation: 401 m - Azimuth: 360 ° - 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 #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-20T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This intercept shows gold mineralization but at a grade below typical economic thresholds for orogenic gold, making it less material. However, it contributes to the overall understanding of the deposit's extent. - Positive factor: Intercept confirms gold mineralization in the area. - Positive factor: QA/QC procedures are disclosed, enhancing data reliability. - Negative factor: Grade is below typical economic thresholds for orogenic gold deposits. - Negative factor: True width not determined, potentially overstating length. Evidence · table > 0.66 Context: 7.01 #### Tags used in scoring **Apparent Width Only** Polarity: negative Definition: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness. Why it applies: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation. Evidence · text > Widths are drilled intercepts, true widths have not been determined. **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: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, and stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Evidence · text > Quality Control: All drill core is logged, photographed and cut in half with a diamond saw. Half of the core is placed in sealed poly bags with unique identification numbers and transported to ALS Global in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan for analysis, while the other half is archived and stored on site for verification and reference purposes. At the lab, samples are received and digitally recorded then dried and pulverized into a fine powder. Gold is assayed using a 30g fire assay method and 49 additional elements are analyzed by Inductively Coupled Plasma \(ICP\) utilizing a 4-acid digestion. Quality Assurance and Quality Control \(QAQC\) samples including field blanks, duplicates and lab-certified standards are inserted in the sample stream at a rate of greater than 10% of all samples submitted to the lab. ALS Global also conducts their own internal QAQC protocol. **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated #### Rejected tags **QP/CP Signed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Story-specific tag Definition: Qualified Person \(QP\) or Competent Person \(CP\) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association \(e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo\) with relevant experience. Reason: Qualified Person \(QP\) or Competent Person \(CP\) named and signed off. Evidence · text > The technical information in this news release has been prepared in accordance with the Canadian regulatory requirements set out in National Instrument 43-101 and reviewed and approved by Cornell McDowell, P.Geo., VP Exploration for Trident Resources and the Qualified Person for Trident as defined by NI 43-101. ### CL25003 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/trident-intersects-5-73-g-t-au-over-15-0m-including-9-35-g-t-au-over-7-0m-and-15--5c66e09d-75da-4726-8700-7b1524e6fd17#fact-drill-facts-6) Contact Lake · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: CL25003 - Project: Contact Lake - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_sk - Reported Region: canada\_sk - Ticker: ROCK #### Geometry - Grade: 7.89 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 23 m - From: 69 m - To: 92 m - Hole Depth: 236 m - Intercept Depth: 69 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: orogenic - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: CL25003:69-92 - Mining Method: underground #### Location - Location: Main Zone - Easting: 507941 - Northing: 6141303 - CRS: UTM Zone 13 NAD 83 - Elevation: 401 m - Azimuth: 360 ° - 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 #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-20T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This intercept shows a strong grade over a significant width, indicating robust mineralization. The presence of a high-grade sub-interval further enhances its materiality. - Positive factor: Strong grade over a significant width for orogenic gold. - Positive factor: QA/QC procedures are disclosed, enhancing data reliability. - Negative factor: True width not determined, potentially overstating length. Evidence · table > 7.89 Context: 23.00 #### Tags used in scoring **Apparent Width Only** Polarity: negative Definition: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness. Why it applies: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation. Evidence · text > Widths are drilled intercepts, true widths have not been determined. **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: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, and stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Evidence · text > Quality Control: All drill core is logged, photographed and cut in half with a diamond saw. Half of the core is placed in sealed poly bags with unique identification numbers and transported to ALS Global in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan for analysis, while the other half is archived and stored on site for verification and reference purposes. At the lab, samples are received and digitally recorded then dried and pulverized into a fine powder. Gold is assayed using a 30g fire assay method and 49 additional elements are analyzed by Inductively Coupled Plasma \(ICP\) utilizing a 4-acid digestion. Quality Assurance and Quality Control \(QAQC\) samples including field blanks, duplicates and lab-certified standards are inserted in the sample stream at a rate of greater than 10% of all samples submitted to the lab. ALS Global also conducts their own internal QAQC protocol. **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated #### Rejected tags **QP/CP Signed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Story-specific tag Definition: Qualified Person \(QP\) or Competent Person \(CP\) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association \(e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo\) with relevant experience. Reason: Qualified Person \(QP\) or Competent Person \(CP\) named and signed off. Evidence · text > The technical information in this news release has been prepared in accordance with the Canadian regulatory requirements set out in National Instrument 43-101 and reviewed and approved by Cornell McDowell, P.Geo., VP Exploration for Trident Resources and the Qualified Person for Trident as defined by NI 43-101. ### CL25003 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/trident-intersects-5-73-g-t-au-over-15-0m-including-9-35-g-t-au-over-7-0m-and-15--5c66e09d-75da-4726-8700-7b1524e6fd17#fact-drill-facts-7) Contact Lake · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: CL25003 - Project: Contact Lake - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_sk - Reported Region: canada\_sk - Ticker: ROCK #### Geometry - Grade: 23.86 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 6.89 m - From: 75 m - To: 81.89 m - Hole Depth: 236 m - Intercept Depth: 75 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: orogenic - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: CL25003:75-81.89 - Mining Method: underground #### Location - Location: Main Zone - Easting: 507941 - Northing: 6141303 - CRS: UTM Zone 13 NAD 83 - Elevation: 401 m - Azimuth: 360 ° - 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 #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-20T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This is a bonanza-grade intercept, significantly above the exceptional threshold for orogenic gold, indicating very high-grade mineralization within the broader interval. - Positive factor: Exceptional bonanza grade over a good width for orogenic gold. - Positive factor: QA/QC procedures are disclosed, enhancing data reliability. - Negative factor: True width not determined, potentially overstating length. Evidence · table > 23.86 Context: 6.89 #### Tags used in scoring **Bonanza Intercept** Polarity: positive Definition: Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm. Why it applies: Exceptionally high-grade zone \(23.86 g/t Au\) well above the deposit-type norm for orogenic gold. Evidence · table > 23.86 Context: 6.89 **Apparent Width Only** Polarity: negative Definition: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness. Why it applies: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation. Evidence · text > Widths are drilled intercepts, true widths have not been determined. **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: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, and stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Evidence · text > Quality Control: All drill core is logged, photographed and cut in half with a diamond saw. Half of the core is placed in sealed poly bags with unique identification numbers and transported to ALS Global in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan for analysis, while the other half is archived and stored on site for verification and reference purposes. At the lab, samples are received and digitally recorded then dried and pulverized into a fine powder. Gold is assayed using a 30g fire assay method and 49 additional elements are analyzed by Inductively Coupled Plasma \(ICP\) utilizing a 4-acid digestion. Quality Assurance and Quality Control \(QAQC\) samples including field blanks, duplicates and lab-certified standards are inserted in the sample stream at a rate of greater than 10% of all samples submitted to the lab. ALS Global also conducts their own internal QAQC protocol. **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated #### Rejected tags **QP/CP Signed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Story-specific tag Definition: Qualified Person \(QP\) or Competent Person \(CP\) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association \(e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo\) with relevant experience. Reason: Qualified Person \(QP\) or Competent Person \(CP\) named and signed off. Evidence · text > The technical information in this news release has been prepared in accordance with the Canadian regulatory requirements set out in National Instrument 43-101 and reviewed and approved by Cornell McDowell, P.Geo., VP Exploration for Trident Resources and the Qualified Person for Trident as defined by NI 43-101. ### CL25003 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/trident-intersects-5-73-g-t-au-over-15-0m-including-9-35-g-t-au-over-7-0m-and-15--5c66e09d-75da-4726-8700-7b1524e6fd17#fact-drill-facts-8) Contact Lake · gold #### 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: 236 m - Intercept Depth: 121 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: orogenic - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: CL25003:121-164.25 - Mining Method: underground #### Location - Location: Main Zone - Easting: 507941 - Northing: 6141303 - CRS: UTM Zone 13 NAD 83 - Elevation: 401 m - Azimuth: 360 ° - 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 #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-20T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This intercept represents a very strong result with a high grade over an exceptional width, indicating a substantial zone of gold mineralization. The high-grade sub-interval further boosts its significance. - Positive factor: Strong grade over an exceptional width for orogenic gold, indicating significant mineralization. - Positive factor: QA/QC procedures are disclosed, enhancing data reliability. - Negative factor: True width not determined, potentially overstating length. Evidence · table > 7.03 Context: 43.25 #### Tags used in scoring **Apparent Width Only** Polarity: negative Definition: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness. Why it applies: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation. Evidence · text > Widths are drilled intercepts, true widths have not been determined. **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: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, and stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Evidence · text > Quality Control: All drill core is logged, photographed and cut in half with a diamond saw. Half of the core is placed in sealed poly bags with unique identification numbers and transported to ALS Global in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan for analysis, while the other half is archived and stored on site for verification and reference purposes. At the lab, samples are received and digitally recorded then dried and pulverized into a fine powder. Gold is assayed using a 30g fire assay method and 49 additional elements are analyzed by Inductively Coupled Plasma \(ICP\) utilizing a 4-acid digestion. Quality Assurance and Quality Control \(QAQC\) samples including field blanks, duplicates and lab-certified standards are inserted in the sample stream at a rate of greater than 10% of all samples submitted to the lab. ALS Global also conducts their own internal QAQC protocol. **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated #### Rejected tags **QP/CP Signed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Story-specific tag Definition: Qualified Person \(QP\) or Competent Person \(CP\) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association \(e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo\) with relevant experience. Reason: Qualified Person \(QP\) or Competent Person \(CP\) named and signed off. Evidence · text > The technical information in this news release has been prepared in accordance with the Canadian regulatory requirements set out in National Instrument 43-101 and reviewed and approved by Cornell McDowell, P.Geo., VP Exploration for Trident Resources and the Qualified Person for Trident as defined by NI 43-101. ### CL25003 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/trident-intersects-5-73-g-t-au-over-15-0m-including-9-35-g-t-au-over-7-0m-and-15--5c66e09d-75da-4726-8700-7b1524e6fd17#fact-drill-facts-9) Contact Lake · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: CL25003 - Project: Contact Lake - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_sk - Reported Region: canada\_sk - Ticker: ROCK #### Geometry - Grade: 30.06 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 9.25 m - From: 155 m - To: 164.25 m - Hole Depth: 236 m - Intercept Depth: 155 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: orogenic - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: CL25003:155-164.25 - Mining Method: underground #### Location - Location: Main Zone - Easting: 507941 - Northing: 6141303 - CRS: UTM Zone 13 NAD 83 - Elevation: 401 m - Azimuth: 360 ° - 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 #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-20T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This is a bonanza-grade intercept, significantly above the exceptional threshold for orogenic gold, indicating very high-grade mineralization within the broader interval. - Positive factor: Exceptional bonanza grade over a good width for orogenic gold. - Positive factor: QA/QC procedures are disclosed, enhancing data reliability. - Negative factor: True width not determined, potentially overstating length. Evidence · table > 30.06 Context: 9.25 #### Tags used in scoring **Bonanza Intercept** Polarity: positive Definition: Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm. Why it applies: Exceptionally high-grade zone \(30.06 g/t Au\) well above the deposit-type norm for orogenic gold. Evidence · table > 30.06 Context: 9.25 **Apparent Width Only** Polarity: negative Definition: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness. Why it applies: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation. Evidence · text > Widths are drilled intercepts, true widths have not been determined. **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: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, and stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Evidence · text > Quality Control: All drill core is logged, photographed and cut in half with a diamond saw. Half of the core is placed in sealed poly bags with unique identification numbers and transported to ALS Global in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan for analysis, while the other half is archived and stored on site for verification and reference purposes. At the lab, samples are received and digitally recorded then dried and pulverized into a fine powder. Gold is assayed using a 30g fire assay method and 49 additional elements are analyzed by Inductively Coupled Plasma \(ICP\) utilizing a 4-acid digestion. Quality Assurance and Quality Control \(QAQC\) samples including field blanks, duplicates and lab-certified standards are inserted in the sample stream at a rate of greater than 10% of all samples submitted to the lab. ALS Global also conducts their own internal QAQC protocol. **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated #### Rejected tags **QP/CP Signed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Story-specific tag Definition: Qualified Person \(QP\) or Competent Person \(CP\) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association \(e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo\) with relevant experience. Reason: Qualified Person \(QP\) or Competent Person \(CP\) named and signed off. Evidence · text > The technical information in this news release has been prepared in accordance with the Canadian regulatory requirements set out in National Instrument 43-101 and reviewed and approved by Cornell McDowell, P.Geo., VP Exploration for Trident Resources and the Qualified Person for Trident as defined by NI 43-101. ### CL25004 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/trident-intersects-5-73-g-t-au-over-15-0m-including-9-35-g-t-au-over-7-0m-and-15--5c66e09d-75da-4726-8700-7b1524e6fd17#fact-drill-facts-10) Contact Lake · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: CL25004 - Project: Contact Lake - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_sk - Reported Region: canada\_sk - Ticker: ROCK #### Geometry - Grade: 8.37 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 2.06 m - From: 157.45 m - To: 159.51 m - Hole Depth: 182 m - Intercept Depth: 157.45 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: orogenic - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: CL25004:157.45-159.51 - Mining Method: underground #### Location - Location: Main Zone - Easting: 507940 - Northing: 6141302 - CRS: UTM Zone 13 NAD 83 - Elevation: 401 m - Azimuth: 0 ° - Dip: -55 ° - Loc. Confidence: high - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: ALS Global - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-20T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This intercept shows a strong grade over a narrow width, indicating high-grade mineralization, though the limited width reduces its overall impact. - Positive factor: Strong grade over a narrow interval for orogenic gold. - Positive factor: QA/QC procedures are disclosed, enhancing data reliability. - Negative factor: True width not determined, potentially overstating length. Evidence · table > 8.37 Context: 2.06 #### Tags used in scoring **Apparent Width Only** Polarity: negative Definition: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness. Why it applies: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation. Evidence · text > Widths are drilled intercepts, true widths have not been determined. **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: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, and stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Evidence · text > Quality Control: All drill core is logged, photographed and cut in half with a diamond saw. Half of the core is placed in sealed poly bags with unique identification numbers and transported to ALS Global in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan for analysis, while the other half is archived and stored on site for verification and reference purposes. At the lab, samples are received and digitally recorded then dried and pulverized into a fine powder. Gold is assayed using a 30g fire assay method and 49 additional elements are analyzed by Inductively Coupled Plasma \(ICP\) utilizing a 4-acid digestion. Quality Assurance and Quality Control \(QAQC\) samples including field blanks, duplicates and lab-certified standards are inserted in the sample stream at a rate of greater than 10% of all samples submitted to the lab. ALS Global also conducts their own internal QAQC protocol. **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated #### Rejected tags **QP/CP Signed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Story-specific tag Definition: Qualified Person \(QP\) or Competent Person \(CP\) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association \(e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo\) with relevant experience. Reason: Qualified Person \(QP\) or Competent Person \(CP\) named and signed off. Evidence · text > The technical information in this news release has been prepared in accordance with the Canadian regulatory requirements set out in National Instrument 43-101 and reviewed and approved by Cornell McDowell, P.Geo., VP Exploration for Trident Resources and the Qualified Person for Trident as defined by NI 43-101. ### CL25005 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/trident-intersects-5-73-g-t-au-over-15-0m-including-9-35-g-t-au-over-7-0m-and-15--5c66e09d-75da-4726-8700-7b1524e6fd17#fact-drill-facts-11) Contact Lake · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: CL25005 - Project: Contact Lake - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_sk - Reported Region: canada\_sk - Ticker: ROCK #### Geometry - Grade: 5.66 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 5.94 m - From: 100.06 m - To: 106 m - Hole Depth: 194 m - Intercept Depth: 100.06 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: orogenic - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: CL25005:100.06-106 - Mining Method: underground #### Location - Location: Main Zone - Easting: 507943 - Northing: 6141302 - CRS: UTM Zone 13 NAD 83 - Elevation: 401 m - Azimuth: 339 ° - Dip: -55 ° - Loc. Confidence: high - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: ALS Global - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-20T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This intercept shows a strong grade over a moderate width, indicating good mineralization. The presence of a high-grade sub-interval further enhances its materiality. - Positive factor: Strong grade over a moderate width for orogenic gold. - Positive factor: QA/QC procedures are disclosed, enhancing data reliability. - Negative factor: True width not determined, potentially overstating length. Evidence · table > 5.66 Context: 5.94 #### Tags used in scoring **Apparent Width Only** Polarity: negative Definition: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness. Why it applies: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation. Evidence · text > Widths are drilled intercepts, true widths have not been determined. **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: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, and stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Evidence · text > Quality Control: All drill core is logged, photographed and cut in half with a diamond saw. Half of the core is placed in sealed poly bags with unique identification numbers and transported to ALS Global in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan for analysis, while the other half is archived and stored on site for verification and reference purposes. At the lab, samples are received and digitally recorded then dried and pulverized into a fine powder. Gold is assayed using a 30g fire assay method and 49 additional elements are analyzed by Inductively Coupled Plasma \(ICP\) utilizing a 4-acid digestion. Quality Assurance and Quality Control \(QAQC\) samples including field blanks, duplicates and lab-certified standards are inserted in the sample stream at a rate of greater than 10% of all samples submitted to the lab. ALS Global also conducts their own internal QAQC protocol. **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated #### Rejected tags **QP/CP Signed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Story-specific tag Definition: Qualified Person \(QP\) or Competent Person \(CP\) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association \(e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo\) with relevant experience. Reason: Qualified Person \(QP\) or Competent Person \(CP\) named and signed off. Evidence · text > The technical information in this news release has been prepared in accordance with the Canadian regulatory requirements set out in National Instrument 43-101 and reviewed and approved by Cornell McDowell, P.Geo., VP Exploration for Trident Resources and the Qualified Person for Trident as defined by NI 43-101. ### CL25005 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/trident-intersects-5-73-g-t-au-over-15-0m-including-9-35-g-t-au-over-7-0m-and-15--5c66e09d-75da-4726-8700-7b1524e6fd17#fact-drill-facts-12) Contact Lake · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: CL25005 - Project: Contact Lake - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_sk - Reported Region: canada\_sk - Ticker: ROCK #### Geometry - Grade: 11.83 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 2.44 m - From: 100.06 m - To: 102.5 m - Hole Depth: 194 m - Intercept Depth: 100.06 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: orogenic - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: CL25005:100.06-102.5 - Mining Method: underground #### Location - Location: Main Zone - Easting: 507943 - Northing: 6141302 - CRS: UTM Zone 13 NAD 83 - Elevation: 401 m - Azimuth: 339 ° - Dip: -55 ° - Loc. Confidence: high - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: ALS Global - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-20T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This is a very strong grade intercept, indicating high-grade mineralization within the broader interval, though the limited width reduces its overall impact. - Positive factor: Very strong grade over a narrow interval for orogenic gold. - Positive factor: QA/QC procedures are disclosed, enhancing data reliability. - Negative factor: True width not determined, potentially overstating length. Evidence · table > 11.83 Context: 2.44 #### Tags used in scoring **Apparent Width Only** Polarity: negative Definition: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness. Why it applies: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation. Evidence · text > Widths are drilled intercepts, true widths have not been determined. **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: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, and stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Evidence · text > Quality Control: All drill core is logged, photographed and cut in half with a diamond saw. Half of the core is placed in sealed poly bags with unique identification numbers and transported to ALS Global in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan for analysis, while the other half is archived and stored on site for verification and reference purposes. At the lab, samples are received and digitally recorded then dried and pulverized into a fine powder. Gold is assayed using a 30g fire assay method and 49 additional elements are analyzed by Inductively Coupled Plasma \(ICP\) utilizing a 4-acid digestion. Quality Assurance and Quality Control \(QAQC\) samples including field blanks, duplicates and lab-certified standards are inserted in the sample stream at a rate of greater than 10% of all samples submitted to the lab. ALS Global also conducts their own internal QAQC protocol. **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated #### Rejected tags **QP/CP Signed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Story-specific tag Definition: Qualified Person \(QP\) or Competent Person \(CP\) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association \(e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo\) with relevant experience. Reason: Qualified Person \(QP\) or Competent Person \(CP\) named and signed off. Evidence · text > The technical information in this news release has been prepared in accordance with the Canadian regulatory requirements set out in National Instrument 43-101 and reviewed and approved by Cornell McDowell, P.Geo., VP Exploration for Trident Resources and the Qualified Person for Trident as defined by NI 43-101. ### CL25005 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/trident-intersects-5-73-g-t-au-over-15-0m-including-9-35-g-t-au-over-7-0m-and-15--5c66e09d-75da-4726-8700-7b1524e6fd17#fact-drill-facts-13) Contact Lake · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: CL25005 - Project: Contact Lake - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_sk - Reported Region: canada\_sk - Ticker: ROCK #### Geometry - Grade: 42.95 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 2.55 m - From: 142 m - To: 144.55 m - Hole Depth: 194 m - Intercept Depth: 142 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: orogenic - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: CL25005:142-144.55 - Mining Method: underground #### Location - Location: Main Zone - Easting: 507943 - Northing: 6141302 - CRS: UTM Zone 13 NAD 83 - Elevation: 401 m - Azimuth: 339 ° - Dip: -55 ° - Loc. Confidence: high - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: ALS Global - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-20T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This is a bonanza-grade intercept, significantly above the exceptional threshold for orogenic gold, indicating very high-grade mineralization. - Positive factor: Exceptional bonanza grade over a narrow interval. - Positive factor: QA/QC procedures are disclosed, enhancing data reliability. - Negative factor: True width not determined, potentially overstating length. Evidence · table > 42.95 Context: 2.55 #### Tags used in scoring **Bonanza Intercept** Polarity: positive Definition: Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm. Why it applies: Exceptionally high-grade zone \(42.95 g/t Au\) well above the deposit-type norm for orogenic gold. Evidence · table > 42.95 Context: 2.55 **Apparent Width Only** Polarity: negative Definition: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness. Why it applies: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation. Evidence · text > Widths are drilled intercepts, true widths have not been determined. **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: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, and stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Evidence · text > Quality Control: All drill core is logged, photographed and cut in half with a diamond saw. Half of the core is placed in sealed poly bags with unique identification numbers and transported to ALS Global in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan for analysis, while the other half is archived and stored on site for verification and reference purposes. At the lab, samples are received and digitally recorded then dried and pulverized into a fine powder. Gold is assayed using a 30g fire assay method and 49 additional elements are analyzed by Inductively Coupled Plasma \(ICP\) utilizing a 4-acid digestion. Quality Assurance and Quality Control \(QAQC\) samples including field blanks, duplicates and lab-certified standards are inserted in the sample stream at a rate of greater than 10% of all samples submitted to the lab. ALS Global also conducts their own internal QAQC protocol. **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated #### Rejected tags **QP/CP Signed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Story-specific tag Definition: Qualified Person \(QP\) or Competent Person \(CP\) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association \(e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo\) with relevant experience. Reason: Qualified Person \(QP\) or Competent Person \(CP\) named and signed off. Evidence · text > The technical information in this news release has been prepared in accordance with the Canadian regulatory requirements set out in National Instrument 43-101 and reviewed and approved by Cornell McDowell, P.Geo., VP Exploration for Trident Resources and the Qualified Person for Trident as defined by NI 43-101. ### CL25006 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/trident-intersects-5-73-g-t-au-over-15-0m-including-9-35-g-t-au-over-7-0m-and-15--5c66e09d-75da-4726-8700-7b1524e6fd17#fact-drill-facts-14) Contact Lake · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: CL25006 - Project: Contact Lake - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_sk - Reported Region: canada\_sk - Ticker: ROCK #### Geometry - Grade: 7.28 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 15 m - From: 272 m - To: 287 m - Hole Depth: 362 m - Intercept Depth: 272 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: orogenic - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: CL25006:272-287 - Mining Method: underground #### Location - Location: Main Zone - Easting: 508006 - Northing: 6141099 - CRS: UTM Zone 13 NAD 83 - Elevation: 403 m - Azimuth: 350 ° - Dip: -55 ° - Loc. Confidence: high - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: ALS Global - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-20T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This intercept shows a strong grade over a significant width, indicating robust mineralization. The presence of high-grade sub-intervals further enhances its materiality. - Positive factor: Strong grade over a significant width for orogenic gold. - Positive factor: QA/QC procedures are disclosed, enhancing data reliability. - Negative factor: True width not determined, potentially overstating length. Evidence · table > 7.28 Context: 15.00 #### Tags used in scoring **Apparent Width Only** Polarity: negative Definition: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness. Why it applies: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation. Evidence · text > Widths are drilled intercepts, true widths have not been determined. **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: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, and stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Evidence · text > Quality Control: All drill core is logged, photographed and cut in half with a diamond saw. Half of the core is placed in sealed poly bags with unique identification numbers and transported to ALS Global in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan for analysis, while the other half is archived and stored on site for verification and reference purposes. At the lab, samples are received and digitally recorded then dried and pulverized into a fine powder. Gold is assayed using a 30g fire assay method and 49 additional elements are analyzed by Inductively Coupled Plasma \(ICP\) utilizing a 4-acid digestion. Quality Assurance and Quality Control \(QAQC\) samples including field blanks, duplicates and lab-certified standards are inserted in the sample stream at a rate of greater than 10% of all samples submitted to the lab. ALS Global also conducts their own internal QAQC protocol. **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated #### Rejected tags **QP/CP Signed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Story-specific tag Definition: Qualified Person \(QP\) or Competent Person \(CP\) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association \(e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo\) with relevant experience. Reason: Qualified Person \(QP\) or Competent Person \(CP\) named and signed off. Evidence · text > The technical information in this news release has been prepared in accordance with the Canadian regulatory requirements set out in National Instrument 43-101 and reviewed and approved by Cornell McDowell, P.Geo., VP Exploration for Trident Resources and the Qualified Person for Trident as defined by NI 43-101. ### CL25006 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/trident-intersects-5-73-g-t-au-over-15-0m-including-9-35-g-t-au-over-7-0m-and-15--5c66e09d-75da-4726-8700-7b1524e6fd17#fact-drill-facts-15) Contact Lake · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: CL25006 - Project: Contact Lake - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_sk - Reported Region: canada\_sk - Ticker: ROCK #### Geometry - Grade: 16.69 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 6 m - From: 272 m - To: 278 m - Hole Depth: 362 m - Intercept Depth: 272 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: orogenic - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: CL25006:272-278 - Mining Method: underground #### Location - Location: Main Zone - Easting: 508006 - Northing: 6141099 - CRS: UTM Zone 13 NAD 83 - Elevation: 403 m - Azimuth: 350 ° - Dip: -55 ° - Loc. Confidence: high - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: ALS Global - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-20T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This is a bonanza-grade intercept, significantly above the exceptional threshold for orogenic gold, indicating very high-grade mineralization within the broader interval. - Positive factor: Exceptional bonanza grade over a good width for orogenic gold. - Positive factor: QA/QC procedures are disclosed, enhancing data reliability. - Negative factor: True width not determined, potentially overstating length. Evidence · table > 16.69 Context: 6.00 #### Tags used in scoring **Bonanza Intercept** Polarity: positive Definition: Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm. Why it applies: Exceptionally high-grade zone \(16.69 g/t Au\) well above the deposit-type norm for orogenic gold. Evidence · table > 16.69 Context: 6.00 **Apparent Width Only** Polarity: negative Definition: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness. Why it applies: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation. Evidence · text > Widths are drilled intercepts, true widths have not been determined. **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: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, and stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Evidence · text > Quality Control: All drill core is logged, photographed and cut in half with a diamond saw. Half of the core is placed in sealed poly bags with unique identification numbers and transported to ALS Global in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan for analysis, while the other half is archived and stored on site for verification and reference purposes. At the lab, samples are received and digitally recorded then dried and pulverized into a fine powder. Gold is assayed using a 30g fire assay method and 49 additional elements are analyzed by Inductively Coupled Plasma \(ICP\) utilizing a 4-acid digestion. Quality Assurance and Quality Control \(QAQC\) samples including field blanks, duplicates and lab-certified standards are inserted in the sample stream at a rate of greater than 10% of all samples submitted to the lab. ALS Global also conducts their own internal QAQC protocol. **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated #### Rejected tags **QP/CP Signed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Story-specific tag Definition: Qualified Person \(QP\) or Competent Person \(CP\) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association \(e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo\) with relevant experience. Reason: Qualified Person \(QP\) or Competent Person \(CP\) named and signed off. Evidence · text > The technical information in this news release has been prepared in accordance with the Canadian regulatory requirements set out in National Instrument 43-101 and reviewed and approved by Cornell McDowell, P.Geo., VP Exploration for Trident Resources and the Qualified Person for Trident as defined by NI 43-101. ### CL25006 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/trident-intersects-5-73-g-t-au-over-15-0m-including-9-35-g-t-au-over-7-0m-and-15--5c66e09d-75da-4726-8700-7b1524e6fd17#fact-drill-facts-16) Contact Lake · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: CL25006 - Project: Contact Lake - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_sk - Reported Region: canada\_sk - Ticker: ROCK #### Geometry - Grade: 30.41 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 3 m - From: 272 m - To: 275 m - Hole Depth: 362 m - Intercept Depth: 272 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: orogenic - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: CL25006:272-275 - Mining Method: underground #### Location - Location: Main Zone - Easting: 508006 - Northing: 6141099 - CRS: UTM Zone 13 NAD 83 - Elevation: 403 m - Azimuth: 350 ° - Dip: -55 ° - Loc. Confidence: high - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: ALS Global - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-20T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This is a bonanza-grade intercept, significantly above the exceptional threshold for orogenic gold, indicating very high-grade mineralization within the broader interval. - Positive factor: Exceptional bonanza grade over a narrow interval. - Positive factor: QA/QC procedures are disclosed, enhancing data reliability. - Negative factor: True width not determined, potentially overstating length. Evidence · table > 30.41 Context: 3.00 #### Tags used in scoring **Bonanza Intercept** Polarity: positive Definition: Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm. Why it applies: Exceptionally high-grade zone \(30.41 g/t Au\) well above the deposit-type norm for orogenic gold. Evidence · table > 30.41 Context: 3.00 **Apparent Width Only** Polarity: negative Definition: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness. Why it applies: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation. Evidence · text > Widths are drilled intercepts, true widths have not been determined. **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: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, and stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Evidence · text > Quality Control: All drill core is logged, photographed and cut in half with a diamond saw. Half of the core is placed in sealed poly bags with unique identification numbers and transported to ALS Global in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan for analysis, while the other half is archived and stored on site for verification and reference purposes. At the lab, samples are received and digitally recorded then dried and pulverized into a fine powder. Gold is assayed using a 30g fire assay method and 49 additional elements are analyzed by Inductively Coupled Plasma \(ICP\) utilizing a 4-acid digestion. Quality Assurance and Quality Control \(QAQC\) samples including field blanks, duplicates and lab-certified standards are inserted in the sample stream at a rate of greater than 10% of all samples submitted to the lab. ALS Global also conducts their own internal QAQC protocol. **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated #### Rejected tags **QP/CP Signed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Story-specific tag Definition: Qualified Person \(QP\) or Competent Person \(CP\) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association \(e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo\) with relevant experience. Reason: Qualified Person \(QP\) or Competent Person \(CP\) named and signed off. Evidence · text > The technical information in this news release has been prepared in accordance with the Canadian regulatory requirements set out in National Instrument 43-101 and reviewed and approved by Cornell McDowell, P.Geo., VP Exploration for Trident Resources and the Qualified Person for Trident as defined by NI 43-101. ### CL25007 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/trident-intersects-5-73-g-t-au-over-15-0m-including-9-35-g-t-au-over-7-0m-and-15--5c66e09d-75da-4726-8700-7b1524e6fd17#fact-drill-facts-17) Contact Lake · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: CL25007 - Project: Contact Lake - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_sk - Reported Region: canada\_sk - Ticker: ROCK #### Geometry - Grade: 4.43 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 39.5 m - From: 329.5 m - To: 369 m - Hole Depth: 419 m - Intercept Depth: 329.5 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: orogenic - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: CL25007:329.5-369 - Mining Method: underground #### Location - Location: Main Zone - Easting: 508005 - Northing: 6141099 - CRS: UTM Zone 13 NAD 83 - Elevation: 403 m - Azimuth: 349 ° - Dip: -67 ° - Loc. Confidence: high - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: ALS Global - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-20T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This intercept shows a strong grade over an exceptional width, indicating robust mineralization. The presence of high-grade sub-intervals further enhances its materiality. - Positive factor: Strong grade over an exceptional width for orogenic gold, indicating significant mineralization. - Positive factor: QA/QC procedures are disclosed, enhancing data reliability. - Negative factor: True width not determined, potentially overstating length. Evidence · table > 4.43 Context: 39.50 #### Tags used in scoring **Apparent Width Only** Polarity: negative Definition: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness. Why it applies: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation. Evidence · text > Widths are drilled intercepts, true widths have not been determined. **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: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, and stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Evidence · text > Quality Control: All drill core is logged, photographed and cut in half with a diamond saw. Half of the core is placed in sealed poly bags with unique identification numbers and transported to ALS Global in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan for analysis, while the other half is archived and stored on site for verification and reference purposes. At the lab, samples are received and digitally recorded then dried and pulverized into a fine powder. Gold is assayed using a 30g fire assay method and 49 additional elements are analyzed by Inductively Coupled Plasma \(ICP\) utilizing a 4-acid digestion. Quality Assurance and Quality Control \(QAQC\) samples including field blanks, duplicates and lab-certified standards are inserted in the sample stream at a rate of greater than 10% of all samples submitted to the lab. ALS Global also conducts their own internal QAQC protocol. **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated #### Rejected tags **QP/CP Signed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Story-specific tag Definition: Qualified Person \(QP\) or Competent Person \(CP\) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association \(e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo\) with relevant experience. Reason: Qualified Person \(QP\) or Competent Person \(CP\) named and signed off. Evidence · text > The technical information in this news release has been prepared in accordance with the Canadian regulatory requirements set out in National Instrument 43-101 and reviewed and approved by Cornell McDowell, P.Geo., VP Exploration for Trident Resources and the Qualified Person for Trident as defined by NI 43-101. ### CL25007 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/trident-intersects-5-73-g-t-au-over-15-0m-including-9-35-g-t-au-over-7-0m-and-15--5c66e09d-75da-4726-8700-7b1524e6fd17#fact-drill-facts-18) Contact Lake · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: CL25007 - Project: Contact Lake - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_sk - Reported Region: canada\_sk - Ticker: ROCK #### Geometry - Grade: 5.76 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 15.5 m - From: 329.5 m - To: 345 m - Hole Depth: 419 m - Intercept Depth: 329.5 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: orogenic - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: CL25007:329.5-345 - Mining Method: underground #### Location - Location: Main Zone - Easting: 508005 - Northing: 6141099 - CRS: UTM Zone 13 NAD 83 - Elevation: 403 m - Azimuth: 349 ° - Dip: -67 ° - Loc. Confidence: high - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: ALS Global - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-20T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This intercept shows a strong grade over a significant width, indicating robust mineralization within the broader interval. The presence of a high-grade sub-interval further enhances its materiality. - Positive factor: Strong grade over a significant width for orogenic gold. - Positive factor: QA/QC procedures are disclosed, enhancing data reliability. - Negative factor: True width not determined, potentially overstating length. Evidence · table > 5.76 Context: 15.50 #### Tags used in scoring **Apparent Width Only** Polarity: negative Definition: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness. Why it applies: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation. Evidence · text > Widths are drilled intercepts, true widths have not been determined. **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: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, and stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Evidence · text > Quality Control: All drill core is logged, photographed and cut in half with a diamond saw. Half of the core is placed in sealed poly bags with unique identification numbers and transported to ALS Global in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan for analysis, while the other half is archived and stored on site for verification and reference purposes. At the lab, samples are received and digitally recorded then dried and pulverized into a fine powder. Gold is assayed using a 30g fire assay method and 49 additional elements are analyzed by Inductively Coupled Plasma \(ICP\) utilizing a 4-acid digestion. Quality Assurance and Quality Control \(QAQC\) samples including field blanks, duplicates and lab-certified standards are inserted in the sample stream at a rate of greater than 10% of all samples submitted to the lab. ALS Global also conducts their own internal QAQC protocol. **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated #### Rejected tags **QP/CP Signed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Story-specific tag Definition: Qualified Person \(QP\) or Competent Person \(CP\) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association \(e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo\) with relevant experience. Reason: Qualified Person \(QP\) or Competent Person \(CP\) named and signed off. Evidence · text > The technical information in this news release has. been prepared in accordance with the Canadian regulatory requirements set out in National Instrument 43-101 and reviewed and approved by Cornell McDowell, P.Geo., VP Exploration for Trident Resources and the Qualified Person for Trident as defined by NI 43-101. ### CL25007 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/trident-intersects-5-73-g-t-au-over-15-0m-including-9-35-g-t-au-over-7-0m-and-15--5c66e09d-75da-4726-8700-7b1524e6fd17#fact-drill-facts-19) Contact Lake · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: CL25007 - Project: Contact Lake - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_sk - Reported Region: canada\_sk - Ticker: ROCK #### Geometry - Grade: 9.43 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 6 m - From: 329.5 m - To: 335.5 m - Hole Depth: 419 m - Intercept Depth: 329.5 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: orogenic - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: CL25007:329.5-335.5 - Mining Method: underground #### Location - Location: Main Zone - Easting: 508005 - Northing: 6141099 - CRS: UTM Zone 13 NAD 83 - Elevation: 403 m - Azimuth: 349 ° - Dip: -67 ° - Loc. Confidence: high - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: ALS Global - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-20T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This is a very strong grade intercept, indicating high-grade mineralization within the broader interval. - Positive factor: Very strong grade over a good width for orogenic gold. - Positive factor: QA/QC procedures are disclosed, enhancing data reliability. - Negative factor: True width not determined, potentially overstating length. Evidence · table > 9.43 Context: 6.00 #### Tags used in scoring **Apparent Width Only** Polarity: negative Definition: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness. Why it applies: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation. Evidence · text > Widths are drilled intercepts, true widths have not been determined. **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: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, and stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Evidence · text > Quality Control: All drill core is logged, photographed and cut in half with a diamond saw. Half of the core is placed in sealed poly bags with unique identification numbers and transported to ALS Global in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan for analysis, while the other half is archived and stored on site for verification and reference purposes. At the lab, samples are received and digitally recorded then dried and pulverized into a fine powder. Gold is assayed using a 30g fire assay method and 49 additional elements are analyzed by Inductively Coupled Plasma \(ICP\) utilizing a 4-acid digestion. Quality Assurance and Quality Control \(QAQC\) samples including field blanks, duplicates and lab-certified standards are inserted in the sample stream at a rate of greater than 10% of all samples submitted to the lab. ALS Global also conducts their own internal QAQC protocol. **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated #### Rejected tags **QP/CP Signed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Story-specific tag Definition: Qualified Person \(QP\) or Competent Person \(CP\) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association \(e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo\) with relevant experience. Reason: Qualified Person \(QP\) or Competent Person \(CP\) named and signed off. Evidence · text > The technical information in this news release has been prepared in accordance with the Canadian regulatory requirements set out in National Instrument 43-101 and reviewed and approved by Cornell McDowell, P.Geo., VP Exploration for Trident Resources and the Qualified Person for Trident as defined by NI 43-101. ### CL25007 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/trident-intersects-5-73-g-t-au-over-15-0m-including-9-35-g-t-au-over-7-0m-and-15--5c66e09d-75da-4726-8700-7b1524e6fd17#fact-drill-facts-20) Contact Lake · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: CL25007 - Project: Contact Lake - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_sk - Reported Region: canada\_sk - Ticker: ROCK #### Geometry - Grade: 37.31 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 2 m - From: 367 m - To: 369 m - Hole Depth: 419 m - Intercept Depth: 367 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: orogenic - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: CL25007:367-369 - Mining Method: underground #### Location - Location: Main Zone - Easting: 508005 - Northing: 6141099 - CRS: UTM Zone 13 NAD 83 - Elevation: 403 m - Azimuth: 349 ° - Dip: -67 ° - Loc. Confidence: high - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: ALS Global - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-20T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This is a bonanza-grade intercept, significantly above the exceptional threshold for orogenic gold, indicating very high-grade mineralization. - Positive factor: Exceptional bonanza grade over a narrow interval. - Positive factor: QA/QC procedures are disclosed, enhancing data reliability. - Negative factor: True width not determined, potentially overstating length. Evidence · table > 37.31 Context: 2.00 #### Tags used in scoring **Bonanza Intercept** Polarity: positive Definition: Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm. Why it applies: Exceptionally high-grade zone \(37.31 g/t Au\) well above the deposit-type norm for orogenic gold. Evidence · table > 37.31 Context: 2.00 **Apparent Width Only** Polarity: negative Definition: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness. Why it applies: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation. Evidence · text > Widths are drilled intercepts, true widths have not been determined. **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: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, and stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Evidence · text > Quality Control: All drill core is logged, photographed and cut in half with a diamond saw. Half of the core is placed in sealed poly bags with unique identification numbers and transported to ALS Global in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan for analysis, while the other half is archived and stored on site for verification and reference purposes. At the lab, samples are received and digitally recorded then dried and pulverized into a fine powder. Gold is assayed using a 30g fire assay method and 49 additional elements are analyzed by Inductively Coupled Plasma \(ICP\) utilizing a 4-acid digestion. Quality Assurance and Quality Control \(QAQC\) samples including field blanks, duplicates and lab-certified standards are inserted in the sample stream at a rate of greater than 10% of all samples submitted to the lab. ALS Global also conducts their own internal QAQC protocol. **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated #### Rejected tags **QP/CP Signed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Story-specific tag Definition: Qualified Person \(QP\) or Competent Person \(CP\) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association \(e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo\) with relevant experience. Reason: Qualified Person \(QP\) or Competent Person \(CP\) named and signed off. Evidence · text > The technical information in this news release has been prepared in accordance with the Canadian regulatory requirements set out in National Instrument 43-101 and reviewed and approved by Cornell McDowell, P.Geo., VP Exploration for Trident Resources and the Qualified Person for Trident as defined by NI 43-101. ### CL25008 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/trident-intersects-5-73-g-t-au-over-15-0m-including-9-35-g-t-au-over-7-0m-and-15--5c66e09d-75da-4726-8700-7b1524e6fd17#fact-drill-facts-21) Contact Lake · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: CL25008 - Project: Contact Lake - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_sk - Reported Region: canada\_sk - Ticker: ROCK #### Geometry - Grade: 7.41 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 6 m - From: 139 m - To: 145 m - Hole Depth: 344 m - Intercept Depth: 139 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: orogenic - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: CL25008:139-145 - Mining Method: underground #### Location - Location: Main Zone - Easting: 507985 - Northing: 6141205 - CRS: UTM Zone 13 NAD 83 - Elevation: 400 m - Azimuth: 339 ° - 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 #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-20T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This intercept shows a strong grade over a good width, indicating robust mineralization. - Positive factor: Strong grade over a good width for orogenic gold. - Positive factor: QA/QC procedures are disclosed, enhancing data reliability. - Negative factor: True width not determined, potentially overstating length. Evidence · table > 7.41 Context: 6.00 #### Tags used in scoring **Apparent Width Only** Polarity: negative Definition: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness. Why it applies: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation. Evidence · text > Widths are drilled intercepts, true widths have not been determined. **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: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, and stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Evidence · text > Quality Control: All drill core is logged, photographed and cut in half with a diamond saw. Half of the core is placed in sealed poly bags with unique identification numbers and transported to ALS Global in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan for analysis, while the other half is archived and stored on site for verification and reference purposes. At the lab, samples are received and digitally recorded then dried and pulverized into a fine powder. Gold is assayed using a 30g fire assay method and 49 additional elements are analyzed by Inductively Coupled Plasma \(ICP\) utilizing a 4-acid digestion. Quality Assurance and Quality Control \(QAQC\) samples including field blanks, duplicates and lab-certified standards are inserted in the sample stream at a rate of greater than 10% of all samples submitted to the lab. ALS Global also conducts their own internal QAQC protocol. **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated #### Rejected tags **QP/CP Signed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Story-specific tag Definition: Qualified Person \(QP\) or Competent Person \(CP\) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association \(e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo\) with relevant experience. Reason: Qualified Person \(QP\) or Competent Person \(CP\) named and signed off. Evidence · text > The technical information in this news release has been prepared in accordance with the Canadian regulatory requirements set out in National Instrument 43-101 and reviewed and approved by Cornell McDowell, P.Geo., VP Exploration for Trident Resources and the Qualified Person for Trident as defined by NI 43-101. ### CL25008 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/trident-intersects-5-73-g-t-au-over-15-0m-including-9-35-g-t-au-over-7-0m-and-15--5c66e09d-75da-4726-8700-7b1524e6fd17#fact-drill-facts-22) Contact Lake · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: CL25008 - Project: Contact Lake - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_sk - Reported Region: canada\_sk - Ticker: ROCK #### Geometry - Grade: 6.27 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 1.35 m - From: 155 m - To: 156.35 m - Hole Depth: 344 m - Intercept Depth: 155 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: orogenic - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: CL25008:155-156.35 - Mining Method: underground #### Location - Location: Main Zone - Easting: 507985 - Northing: 6141205 - CRS: UTM Zone 13 NAD 83 - Elevation: 400 m - Azimuth: 339 ° - 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 #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-20T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This intercept shows a strong grade over a narrow width, indicating high-grade mineralization, though the limited width reduces its overall impact. - Positive factor: Strong grade over a narrow interval for orogenic gold. - Positive factor: QA/QC procedures are disclosed, enhancing data reliability. - Negative factor: True width not determined, potentially overstating length. Evidence · table > 6.27 Context: 1.35 #### Tags used in scoring **Apparent Width Only** Polarity: negative Definition: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness. Why it applies: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation. Evidence · text > Widths are drilled intercepts, true widths have not been determined. **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: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, and stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Evidence · text > Quality Control: All drill core is logged, photographed and cut in half with a diamond saw. Half of the core is placed in sealed poly bags with unique identification numbers and transported to ALS Global in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan for analysis, while the other half is archived and stored on site for verification and reference purposes. At the lab, samples are received and digitally recorded then dried and pulverized into a fine powder. Gold is assayed using a 30g fire assay method and 49 additional elements are analyzed by Inductively Coupled Plasma \(ICP\) utilizing a 4-acid digestion. Quality Assurance and Quality Control \(QAQC\) samples including field blanks, duplicates and lab-certified standards are inserted in the sample stream at a rate of greater than 10% of all samples submitted to the lab. ALS Global also conducts their own internal QAQC protocol. **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated #### Rejected tags **QP/CP Signed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Story-specific tag Definition: Qualified Person \(QP\) or Competent Person \(CP\) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association \(e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo\) with relevant experience. Reason: Qualified Person \(QP\) or Competent Person \(CP\) named and signed off. Evidence · text > The technical information in this news release has been prepared in accordance with the Canadian regulatory requirements set out in National Instrument 43-101 and reviewed and approved by Cornell McDowell, P.Geo., VP Exploration for Trident Resources and the Qualified Person for Trident as defined by NI 43-101. ### CL25008 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/trident-intersects-5-73-g-t-au-over-15-0m-including-9-35-g-t-au-over-7-0m-and-15--5c66e09d-75da-4726-8700-7b1524e6fd17#fact-drill-facts-23) Contact Lake · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: CL25008 - Project: Contact Lake - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_sk - Reported Region: canada\_sk - Ticker: ROCK #### Geometry - Grade: 7.74 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 5 m - From: 268 m - To: 273 m - Hole Depth: 344 m - Intercept Depth: 268 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: orogenic - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: CL25008:268-273 - Mining Method: underground #### Location - Location: Main Zone - Easting: 507985 - Northing: 6141205 - CRS: UTM Zone 13 NAD 83 - Elevation: 400 m - Azimuth: 339 ° - 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 #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-20T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This intercept shows a strong grade over a good width, indicating robust mineralization. - Positive factor: Strong grade over a good width for orogenic gold. - Positive factor: QA/QC procedures are disclosed, enhancing data reliability. - Negative factor: True width not determined, potentially overstating length. Evidence · table > 7.74 Context: 5.00 #### Tags used in scoring **Apparent Width Only** Polarity: negative Definition: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness. Why it applies: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation. Evidence · text > Widths are drilled intercepts, true widths have not been determined. **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: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, and stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Evidence · text > Quality Control: All drill core is logged, photographed and cut in half with a diamond saw. Half of the core is placed in sealed poly bags with unique identification numbers and transported to ALS Global in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan for analysis, while the other half is archived and stored on site for verification and reference purposes. At the lab, samples are received and digitally recorded then dried and pulverized into a fine powder. Gold is assayed using a 30g fire assay method and 49 additional elements are analyzed by Inductively Coupled Plasma \(ICP\) utilizing a 4-acid digestion. Quality Assurance and Quality Control \(QAQC\) samples including field blanks, duplicates and lab-certified standards are inserted in the sample stream at a rate of greater than 10% of all samples submitted to the lab. ALS Global also conducts their own internal QAQC protocol. **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated #### Rejected tags **QP/CP Signed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Story-specific tag Definition: Qualified Person \(QP\) or Competent Person \(CP\) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association \(e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo\) with relevant experience. Reason: Qualified Person \(QP\) or Competent Person \(CP\) named and signed off. Evidence · text > The technical information in this news release has been prepared in accordance with the Canadian regulatory requirements set out in National Instrument 43-101 and reviewed and approved by Cornell McDowell, P.Geo., VP Exploration for Trident Resources and the Qualified Person for Trident as defined by NI 43-101. ### CL25008 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/trident-intersects-5-73-g-t-au-over-15-0m-including-9-35-g-t-au-over-7-0m-and-15--5c66e09d-75da-4726-8700-7b1524e6fd17#fact-drill-facts-24) Contact Lake · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: CL25008 - Project: Contact Lake - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_sk - Reported Region: canada\_sk - Ticker: ROCK #### Geometry - Grade: 6.07 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 2.92 m - From: 313.58 m - To: 316.5 m - Hole Depth: 344 m - Intercept Depth: 313.58 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: orogenic - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: CL25008:313.58-316.5 - Mining Method: underground #### Location - Location: Main Zone - Easting: 507985 - Northing: 6141205 - CRS: UTM Zone 13 NAD 83 - Elevation: 400 m - Azimuth: 339 ° - 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 #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-20T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This intercept shows a strong grade over a narrow width, indicating high-grade mineralization, though the limited width reduces its overall impact. - Positive factor: Strong grade over a narrow interval for orogenic gold. - Positive factor: QA/QC procedures are disclosed, enhancing data reliability. - Negative factor: True width not determined, potentially overstating length. Evidence · table > 6.07 Context: 2.92 #### Tags used in scoring **Apparent Width Only** Polarity: negative Definition: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness. Why it applies: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation. Evidence · text > Widths are drilled intercepts, true widths have not been determined. **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: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, and stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Evidence · text > Quality Control: All drill core is logged, photographed and cut in half with a diamond saw. Half of the core is placed in sealed poly bags with unique identification numbers and transported to ALS Global in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan for analysis, while the other half is archived and stored on site for verification and reference purposes. At the lab, samples are received and digitally recorded then dried and pulverized into a fine powder. Gold is assayed using a 30g fire assay method and 49 additional elements are analyzed by Inductively Coupled Plasma \(ICP\) utilizing a 4-acid digestion. Quality Assurance and Quality Control \(QAQC\) samples including field blanks, duplicates and lab-certified standards are inserted in the sample stream at a rate of greater than 10% of all samples submitted to the lab. ALS Global also conducts their own internal QAQC protocol. **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated #### Rejected tags **QP/CP Signed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Story-specific tag Definition: Qualified Person \(QP\) or Competent Person \(CP\) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association \(e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo\) with relevant experience. Reason: Qualified Person \(QP\) or Competent Person \(CP\) named and signed off. Evidence · text > The technical information in this news release has been prepared in accordance with the Canadian regulatory requirements set out in National Instrument 43-101 and reviewed and approved by Cornell McDowell, P.Geo., VP Exploration for Trident Resources and the Qualified Person for Trident as defined by NI 43-101. ### CL25009 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/trident-intersects-5-73-g-t-au-over-15-0m-including-9-35-g-t-au-over-7-0m-and-15--5c66e09d-75da-4726-8700-7b1524e6fd17#fact-drill-facts-25) Contact Lake · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: CL25009 - Project: Contact Lake - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_sk - Reported Region: canada\_sk - Ticker: ROCK #### Geometry - Grade: 9.23 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 2.83 m - From: 85.5 m - To: 88.33 m - Hole Depth: 296 m - Intercept Depth: 85.5 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: orogenic - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: CL25009:85.5-88.33 - Mining Method: underground #### Location - Location: Main Zone - Easting: 507961 - Northing: 6141252 - CRS: UTM Zone 13 NAD 83 - Elevation: 399 m - Azimuth: 339 ° - Dip: -58 ° - Loc. Confidence: high - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: ALS Global - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-20T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This is a very strong grade intercept, indicating high-grade mineralization, though the limited width reduces its overall impact. - Positive factor: Very strong grade over a narrow interval for orogenic gold. - Positive factor: QA/QC procedures are disclosed, enhancing data reliability. - Negative factor: True width not determined, potentially overstating length. Evidence · table > 9.23 Context: 2.83 #### Tags used in scoring **Apparent Width Only** Polarity: negative Definition: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness. Why it applies: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation. Evidence · text > Widths are drilled intercepts, true widths have not been determined. **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: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, and stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Evidence · text > Quality Control: All drill core is logged, photographed and cut in half with a diamond saw. Half of the core is placed in sealed poly bags with unique identification numbers and transported to ALS Global in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan for analysis, while the other half is archived and stored on site for verification and reference purposes. At the lab, samples are received and digitally recorded then dried and pulverized into a fine powder. Gold is assayed using a 30g fire assay method and 49 additional elements are analyzed by Inductively Coupled Plasma \(ICP\) utilizing a 4-acid digestion. Quality Assurance and Quality Control \(QAQC\) samples including field blanks, duplicates and lab-certified standards are inserted in the sample stream at a rate of greater than 10% of all samples submitted to the lab. ALS Global also conducts their own internal QAQC protocol. **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated #### Rejected tags **QP/CP Signed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Story-specific tag Definition: Qualified Person \(QP\) or Competent Person \(CP\) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association \(e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo\) with relevant experience. Reason: Qualified Person \(QP\) or Competent Person \(CP\) named and signed off. Evidence · text > The technical information in this news release has been prepared in accordance with the Canadian regulatory requirements set out in National Instrument 43-101 and reviewed and approved by Cornell McDowell, P.Geo., VP Exploration for Trident Resources and the Qualified Person for Trident as defined by NI 43-101. ### CL25009 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/trident-intersects-5-73-g-t-au-over-15-0m-including-9-35-g-t-au-over-7-0m-and-15--5c66e09d-75da-4726-8700-7b1524e6fd17#fact-drill-facts-26) Contact Lake · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: CL25009 - Project: Contact Lake - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_sk - Reported Region: canada\_sk - Ticker: ROCK #### Geometry - Grade: 8.49 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 3 m - From: 199 m - To: 202 m - Hole Depth: 296 m - Intercept Depth: 199 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: orogenic - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: CL25009:199-202 - Mining Method: underground #### Location - Location: Main Zone - Easting: 507961 - Northing: 6141252 - CRS: UTM Zone 13 NAD 83 - Elevation: 399 m - Azimuth: 339 ° - Dip: -58 ° - Loc. Confidence: high - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: ALS Global - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-20T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This intercept shows a strong grade over a narrow width, indicating high-grade mineralization, though the limited width reduces its overall impact. - Positive factor: Strong grade over a narrow interval for orogenic gold. - Positive factor: QA/QC procedures are disclosed, enhancing data reliability. - Negative factor: True width not determined, potentially overstating length. Evidence · table > 8.49 Context: 3.00 #### Tags used in scoring **Apparent Width Only** Polarity: negative Definition: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness. Why it applies: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation. Evidence · text > Widths are drilled intercepts, true widths have not been determined. **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: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, and stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Evidence · text > Quality Control: All drill core is logged, photographed and cut in half with a diamond saw. Half of the core is placed in sealed poly bags with unique identification numbers and transported to ALS Global in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan for analysis, while the other half is archived and stored on site for verification and reference purposes. At the lab, samples are received and digitally recorded then dried and pulverized into a fine powder. Gold is assayed using a 30g fire assay method and 49 additional elements are analyzed by Inductively Coupled Plasma \(ICP\) utilizing a 4-acid digestion. Quality Assurance and Quality Control \(QAQC\) samples including field blanks, duplicates and lab-certified standards are inserted in the sample stream at a rate of greater than 10% of all samples submitted to the lab. ALS Global also conducts their own internal QAQC protocol. **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated #### Rejected tags **QP/CP Signed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Story-specific tag Definition: Qualified Person \(QP\) or Competent Person \(CP\) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association \(e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo\) with relevant experience. Reason: Qualified Person \(QP\) or Competent Person \(CP\) named and signed off. Evidence · text > The technical information in this news release has been prepared in accordance with the Canadian regulatory requirements set out in National Instrument 43-101 and reviewed and approved by Cornell McDowell, P.Geo., VP Exploration for Trident Resources and the Qualified Person for Trident as defined by NI 43-101. ### CL25009 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/trident-intersects-5-73-g-t-au-over-15-0m-including-9-35-g-t-au-over-7-0m-and-15--5c66e09d-75da-4726-8700-7b1524e6fd17#fact-drill-facts-27) Contact Lake · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: CL25009 - Project: Contact Lake - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_sk - Reported Region: canada\_sk - Ticker: ROCK #### Geometry - Grade: 6.19 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 2.11 m - From: 242.89 m - To: 245 m - Hole Depth: 296 m - Intercept Depth: 242.89 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: orogenic - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: CL25009:242.89-245 - Mining Method: underground #### Location - Location: Main Zone - Easting: 507961 - Northing: 6141252 - CRS: UTM Zone 13 NAD 83 - Elevation: 399 m - Azimuth: 339 ° - Dip: -58 ° - Loc. Confidence: high - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: ALS Global - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-20T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This intercept shows a strong grade over a narrow width, indicating high-grade mineralization, though the limited width reduces its overall impact. - Positive factor: Strong grade over a narrow interval for orogenic gold. - Positive factor: QA/QC procedures are disclosed, enhancing data reliability. - Negative factor: True width not determined, potentially overstating length. Evidence · table > 6.19 Context: 2.11 #### Tags used in scoring **Apparent Width Only** Polarity: negative Definition: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness. Why it applies: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation. Evidence · text > Widths are drilled intercepts, true widths have not been determined. **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: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, and stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Evidence · text > Quality Control: All drill core is logged, photographed and cut in half with a diamond saw. Half of the core is placed in sealed poly bags with unique identification numbers and transported to ALS Global in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan for analysis, while the other half is archived and stored on site for verification and reference purposes. At the lab, samples are received and digitally recorded then dried and pulverized into a fine powder. Gold is assayed using a 30g fire assay method and 49 additional elements are analyzed by Inductively Coupled Plasma \(ICP\) utilizing a 4-acid digestion. Quality Assurance and Quality Control \(QAQC\) samples including field blanks, duplicates and lab-certified standards are inserted in the sample stream at a rate of greater than 10% of all samples submitted to the lab. ALS Global also conducts their own internal QAQC protocol. **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated #### Rejected tags **QP/CP Signed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Story-specific tag Definition: Qualified Person \(QP\) or Competent Person \(CP\) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association \(e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo\) with relevant experience. Reason: Qualified Person \(QP\) or Competent Person \(CP\) named and signed off. Evidence · text > The technical information in this news release has been prepared in accordance with the Canadian regulatory requirements set out in National Instrument 43-101 and reviewed and approved by Cornell McDowell, P.Geo., VP Exploration for Trident Resources and the Qualified Person for Trident as defined by NI 43-101. ### CL25010 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/trident-intersects-5-73-g-t-au-over-15-0m-including-9-35-g-t-au-over-7-0m-and-15--5c66e09d-75da-4726-8700-7b1524e6fd17#fact-drill-facts-28) Contact Lake · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: CL25010 - Project: Contact Lake - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_sk - Reported Region: canada\_sk - Ticker: ROCK #### Geometry - Grade: 4.23 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 6.78 m - From: 188.5 m - To: 195.28 m - Hole Depth: 230 m - Intercept Depth: 188.5 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: orogenic - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: CL25010:188.5-195.28 - Mining Method: underground #### Location - Location: Main Zone - Easting: 507940 - Northing: 6141245 - CRS: UTM Zone 13 NAD 83 - Elevation: 405 m - Azimuth: 339 ° - 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 #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-20T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This intercept shows a good grade over a good width, indicating solid mineralization. The presence of a higher-grade sub-interval further enhances its materiality. - Positive factor: Good grade over a good width for orogenic gold. - Positive factor: QA/QC procedures are disclosed, enhancing data reliability. - Negative factor: True width not determined, potentially overstating length. Evidence · table > 4.23 Context: 6.78 #### Tags used in scoring **Apparent Width Only** Polarity: negative Definition: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness. Why it applies: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation. Evidence · text > Widths are drilled intercepts, true widths have not been determined. **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: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, and stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Evidence · text > Quality Control: All drill core is logged, photographed and cut in half with a diamond saw. Half of the core is placed in sealed poly bags with unique identification numbers and transported to ALS Global in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan for analysis, while the other half is archived and stored on site for verification and reference purposes. At the lab, samples are received and digitally recorded then dried and pulverized into a fine powder. Gold is assayed using a 30g fire assay method and 49 additional elements are analyzed by Inductively Coupled Plasma \(ICP\) utilizing a 4-acid digestion. Quality Assurance and Quality Control \(QAQC\) samples including field blanks, duplicates and lab-certified standards are inserted in the sample stream at a rate of greater than 10% of all samples submitted to the lab. ALS Global also conducts their own internal QAQC protocol. **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated #### Rejected tags **QP/CP Signed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Story-specific tag Definition: Qualified Person \(QP\) or Competent Person \(CP\) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association \(e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo\) with relevant experience. Reason: Qualified Person \(QP\) or Competent Person \(CP\) named and signed off. Evidence · text > The technical information in this news release has been prepared in accordance with the Canadian regulatory requirements set out in National Instrument 43-101 and reviewed and approved by Cornell McDowell, P.Geo., VP Exploration for Trident Resources and the Qualified Person for Trident as defined by NI 43-101. ### CL25010 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/trident-intersects-5-73-g-t-au-over-15-0m-including-9-35-g-t-au-over-7-0m-and-15--5c66e09d-75da-4726-8700-7b1524e6fd17#fact-drill-facts-29) Contact Lake · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: CL25010 - Project: Contact Lake - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_sk - Reported Region: canada\_sk - Ticker: ROCK #### Geometry - Grade: 6.72 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 3.28 m - From: 192 m - To: 195.28 m - Hole Depth: 230 m - Intercept Depth: 192 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: orogenic - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: CL25010:192-195.28 - Mining Method: underground #### Location - Location: Main Zone - Easting: 507940 - Northing: 6141245 - CRS: UTM Zone 13 NAD 83 - Elevation: 405 m - Azimuth: 339 ° - 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 #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-20T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This intercept shows a strong grade over a narrow width, indicating high-grade mineralization within the broader interval. - Positive factor: Strong grade over a narrow interval for orogenic gold. - Positive factor: QA/QC procedures are disclosed, enhancing data reliability. - Negative factor: True width not determined, potentially overstating length. Evidence · table > 6.72 Context: 3.28 #### Tags used in scoring **Apparent Width Only** Polarity: negative Definition: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness. Why it applies: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation. Evidence · text > Widths are drilled intercepts, true widths have not been determined. **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: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, and stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Evidence · text > Quality Control: All drill core is logged, photographed and cut in half with a diamond saw. Half of the core is placed in sealed poly bags with unique identification numbers and transported to ALS Global in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan for analysis, while the other half is archived and stored on site for verification and reference purposes. At the lab, samples are received and digitally recorded then dried and pulverized into a fine powder. Gold is assayed using a 30g fire assay method and 49 additional elements are analyzed by Inductively Coupled Plasma \(ICP\) utilizing a 4-acid digestion. Quality Assurance and Quality Control \(QAQC\) samples including field blanks, duplicates and lab-certified standards are inserted in the sample stream at a rate of greater than 10% of all samples submitted to the lab. ALS Global also conducts their own internal QAQC protocol. **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated #### Rejected tags **QP/CP Signed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Story-specific tag Definition: Qualified Person \(QP\) or Competent Person \(CP\) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association \(e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo\) with relevant experience. Reason: Qualified Person \(QP\) or Competent Person \(CP\) named and signed off. Evidence · text > The technical information in this news release has been prepared in accordance with the Canadian regulatory requirements set out in National Instrument 43-101 and reviewed and approved by Cornell McDowell, P.Geo., VP Exploration for Trident Resources and the Qualified Person for Trident as defined by NI 43-101. ### CL25011 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/trident-intersects-5-73-g-t-au-over-15-0m-including-9-35-g-t-au-over-7-0m-and-15--5c66e09d-75da-4726-8700-7b1524e6fd17#fact-drill-facts-30) Contact Lake · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: CL25011 - Project: Contact Lake - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_sk - Reported Region: canada\_sk - Ticker: ROCK #### Geometry - Grade: 5.86 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 1.1 m - From: 217.15 m - To: 218.25 m - Hole Depth: 245 m - Intercept Depth: 217.15 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: orogenic - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: CL25011:217.15-218.25 - Mining Method: underground #### Location - Location: Main Zone - Easting: 507941 - Northing: 6141245 - CRS: UTM Zone 13 NAD 83 - Elevation: 405 m - Azimuth: 339 ° - Dip: -56 ° - Loc. Confidence: high - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: ALS Global - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-20T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This intercept shows a strong grade over a narrow width, indicating high-grade mineralization, though the limited width reduces its overall impact. - Positive factor: Strong grade over a narrow interval for orogenic gold. - Positive factor: QA/QC procedures are disclosed, enhancing data reliability. - Negative factor: True width not determined, potentially overstating length. Evidence · table > 5.86 Context: 1.10 #### Tags used in scoring **Apparent Width Only** Polarity: negative Definition: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness. Why it applies: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation. Evidence · text > Widths are drilled intercepts, true widths have not been determined. **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: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, and stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Evidence · text > Quality Control: All drill core is logged, photographed and cut in half with a diamond saw. Half of the core is placed in sealed poly bags with unique identification numbers and transported to ALS Global in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan for analysis, while the other half is archived and stored on site for verification and reference purposes. At the lab, samples are received and digitally recorded then dried and pulverized into a fine powder. Gold is assayed using a 30g fire assay method and 49 additional elements are analyzed by Inductively Coupled Plasma \(ICP\) utilizing a 4-acid digestion. Quality Assurance and Quality Control \(QAQC\) samples including field blanks, duplicates and lab-certified standards are inserted in the sample stream at a rate of greater than 10% of all samples submitted to the lab. ALS Global also conducts their own internal QAQC protocol. **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated #### Rejected tags **QP/CP Signed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Story-specific tag Definition: Qualified Person \(QP\) or Competent Person \(CP\) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association \(e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo\) with relevant experience. Reason: Qualified Person \(QP\) or Competent Person \(CP\) named and signed off. Evidence · text > The technical information in this news release has been prepared in accordance with the Canadian regulatory requirements set out in National Instrument 43-101 and reviewed and approved by Cornell McDowell, P.Geo., VP Exploration for Trident Resources and the Qualified Person for Trident as defined by NI 43-101. ### CL25012 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/trident-intersects-5-73-g-t-au-over-15-0m-including-9-35-g-t-au-over-7-0m-and-15--5c66e09d-75da-4726-8700-7b1524e6fd17#fact-drill-facts-31) Contact Lake · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: CL25012 - Project: Contact Lake - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_sk - Reported Region: canada\_sk - Ticker: ROCK #### Geometry - Grade: 2.97 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 3.37 m - From: 133 m - To: 136.37 m - Hole Depth: 209 m - Intercept Depth: 133 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: orogenic - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: CL25012:133-136.37 - Mining Method: underground #### Location - Location: Main Zone - Easting: 507891 - Northing: 6141254 - CRS: UTM Zone 13 NAD 83 - Elevation: 413 m - Azimuth: 341 ° - 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 #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-20T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This intercept shows a moderate grade over a narrow width, indicating some mineralization. - Positive factor: Moderate grade over a narrow width for orogenic gold. - Positive factor: QA/QC procedures are disclosed, enhancing data reliability. - Negative factor: True width not determined, potentially overstating length. Evidence · table > 2.97 Context: 3.37 #### Tags used in scoring **Apparent Width Only** Polarity: negative Definition: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness. Why it applies: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation. Evidence · text > Widths are drilled intercepts, true widths have not been determined. **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: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, and stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Evidence · text > Quality Control: All drill core is logged, photographed and cut in half with a diamond saw. Half of the core is placed in sealed poly bags with unique identification numbers and transported to ALS Global in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan for analysis, while the other half is archived and stored on site for verification and reference purposes. At the lab, samples are received and digitally recorded then dried and pulverized into a fine powder. Gold is assayed using a 30g fire assay method and 49 additional elements are analyzed by Inductively Coupled Plasma \(ICP\) utilizing a 4-acid digestion. Quality Assurance and Quality Control \(QAQC\) samples including field blanks, duplicates and lab-certified standards are inserted in the sample stream at a rate of greater than 10% of all samples submitted to the lab. ALS Global also conducts their own internal QAQC protocol. **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated #### Rejected tags **QP/CP Signed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Story-specific tag Definition: Qualified Person \(QP\) or Competent Person \(CP\) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association \(e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo\) with relevant experience. Reason: Qualified Person \(QP\) or Competent Person \(CP\) named and signed off. Evidence · text > The technical information in this news release has been prepared in accordance with the Canadian regulatory requirements set out in National Instrument 43-101 and reviewed and approved by Cornell McDowell, P.Geo., VP Exploration for Trident Resources and the Qualified Person for Trident as defined by NI 43-101. ### CL25012 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/trident-intersects-5-73-g-t-au-over-15-0m-including-9-35-g-t-au-over-7-0m-and-15--5c66e09d-75da-4726-8700-7b1524e6fd17#fact-drill-facts-32) Contact Lake · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: CL25012 - Project: Contact Lake - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_sk - Reported Region: canada\_sk - Ticker: ROCK #### Geometry - Grade: 1.76 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 5.5 m - From: 194 m - To: 199.5 m - Hole Depth: 209 m - Intercept Depth: 194 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: orogenic - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: CL25012:194-199.5 - Mining Method: underground #### Location - Location: Main Zone - Easting: 507891 - Northing: 6141254 - CRS: UTM Zone 13 NAD 83 - Elevation: 413 m - Azimuth: 341 ° - 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 #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-20T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This intercept shows a moderate grade over a good width, indicating some mineralization. The presence of a higher-grade sub-interval adds some materiality. - Positive factor: Moderate grade over a good width for orogenic gold. - Positive factor: QA/QC procedures are disclosed, enhancing data reliability. - Negative factor: True width not determined, potentially overstating length. Evidence · table > 1.76 Context: 5.50 #### Tags used in scoring **Apparent Width Only** Polarity: negative Definition: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness. Why it applies: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation. Evidence · text > Widths are drilled intercepts, true widths have not been determined. **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: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, and stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Evidence · text > Quality Control: All drill core is logged, photographed and cut in half with a diamond saw. Half of the core is placed in sealed poly bags with unique identification numbers and transported to ALS Global in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan for analysis, while the other half is archived and stored on site for verification and reference purposes. At the lab, samples are received and digitally recorded then dried and pulverized into a fine powder. Gold is assayed using a 30g fire assay method and 49 additional elements are analyzed by Inductively Coupled Plasma \(ICP\) utilizing a 4-acid digestion. Quality Assurance and Quality Control \(QAQC\) samples including field blanks, duplicates and lab-certified standards are inserted in the sample stream at a rate of greater than 10% of all samples submitted to the lab. ALS Global also conducts their own internal QAQC protocol. **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated #### Rejected tags **QP/CP Signed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Story-specific tag Definition: Qualified Person \(QP\) or Competent Person \(CP\) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association \(e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo\) with relevant experience. Reason: Qualified Person \(QP\) or Competent Person \(CP\) named and signed off. Evidence · text > The technical information in this news release has been prepared in accordance with the Canadian regulatory requirements set out in National Instrument 43-101 and reviewed and approved by Cornell McDowell, P.Geo., VP Exploration for Trident Resources and the Qualified Person for Trident as defined by NI 43-101. ### CL25012 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/trident-intersects-5-73-g-t-au-over-15-0m-including-9-35-g-t-au-over-7-0m-and-15--5c66e09d-75da-4726-8700-7b1524e6fd17#fact-drill-facts-33) Contact Lake · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: CL25012 - Project: Contact Lake - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_sk - Reported Region: canada\_sk - Ticker: ROCK #### Geometry - Grade: 5.56 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 1.4 m - From: 194 m - To: 195.4 m - Hole Depth: 209 m - Intercept Depth: 194 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: orogenic - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: CL25012:194-195.4 - Mining Method: underground #### Location - Location: Main Zone - Easting: 507891 - Northing: 6141254 - CRS: UTM Zone 13 NAD 83 - Elevation: 413 m - Azimuth: 341 ° - 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 #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-20T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This intercept shows a strong grade over a narrow width, indicating high-grade mineralization within the broader interval. - Positive factor: Strong grade over a narrow interval for orogenic gold. - Positive factor: QA/QC procedures are disclosed, enhancing data reliability. - Negative factor: True width not determined, potentially overstating length. Evidence · table > 5.56 Context: 1.40 #### Tags used in scoring **Apparent Width Only** Polarity: negative Definition: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness. Why it applies: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation. Evidence · text > Widths are drilled intercepts, true widths have not been determined. **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: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, and stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Evidence · text > Quality Control: All drill core is logged, photographed and cut in half with a diamond saw. Half of the core is placed in sealed poly bags with unique identification numbers and transported to ALS Global in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan for analysis, while the other half is archived and stored on site for verification and reference purposes. At the lab, samples are received and digitally recorded then dried and pulverized into a fine powder. Gold is assayed using a 30g fire assay method and 49 additional elements are analyzed by Inductively Coupled Plasma \(ICP\) utilizing a 4-acid digestion. Quality Assurance and Quality Control \(QAQC\) samples including field blanks, duplicates and lab-certified standards are inserted in the sample stream at a rate of greater than 10% of all samples submitted to the lab. ALS Global also conducts their own internal QAQC protocol. **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated #### Rejected tags **QP/CP Signed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Story-specific tag Definition: Qualified Person \(QP\) or Competent Person \(CP\) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association \(e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo\) with relevant experience. Reason: Qualified Person \(QP\) or Competent Person \(CP\) named and signed off. Evidence · text > The technical information in this news release has been prepared in accordance with the Canadian regulatory requirements set out in National Instrument 43-101 and reviewed and approved by Cornell McDowell, P.Geo., VP Exploration for Trident Resources and the Qualified Person for Trident as defined by NI 43-101. ### CL25013 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/trident-intersects-5-73-g-t-au-over-15-0m-including-9-35-g-t-au-over-7-0m-and-15--5c66e09d-75da-4726-8700-7b1524e6fd17#fact-drill-facts-34) Contact Lake · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: CL25013 - Project: Contact Lake - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_sk - Reported Region: canada\_sk - Ticker: ROCK #### Geometry - Grade: 4.13 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 1.6 m - From: 77.4 m - To: 79 m - Hole Depth: 215 m - Intercept Depth: 77.4 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: orogenic - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: CL25013:77.4-79 - Mining Method: underground #### Location - Location: Main Zone - Easting: 507891 - Northing: 6141254 - CRS: UTM Zone 13 NAD 83 - Elevation: 413 m - Azimuth: 341 ° - Dip: -55 ° - Loc. Confidence: high - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: ALS Global - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-20T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This intercept shows a good grade over a narrow width, indicating some mineralization. - Positive factor: Good grade over a narrow interval for orogenic gold. - Positive factor: QA/QC procedures are disclosed, enhancing data reliability. - Negative factor: True width not determined, potentially overstating length. Evidence · table > 4.13 Context: 1.60 #### Tags used in scoring **Apparent Width Only** Polarity: negative Definition: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness. Why it applies: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation. Evidence · text > Widths are drilled intercepts, true widths have not been determined. **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: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, and stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Evidence · text > Quality Control: All drill core is logged, photographed and cut in half with a diamond saw. Half of the core is placed in sealed poly bags with unique identification numbers and transported to ALS Global in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan for analysis, while the other half is archived and stored on site for verification and reference purposes. At the lab, samples are received and digitally recorded then dried and pulverized into a fine powder. Gold is assayed using a 30g fire assay method and 49 additional elements are analyzed by Inductively Coupled Plasma \(ICP\) utilizing a 4-acid digestion. Quality Assurance and Quality Control \(QAQC\) samples including field blanks, duplicates and lab-certified standards are inserted in the sample stream at a rate of greater than 10% of all samples submitted to the lab. ALS Global also conducts their own internal QAQC protocol. **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated #### Rejected tags **QP/CP Signed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Story-specific tag Definition: Qualified Person \(QP\) or Competent Person \(CP\) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association \(e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo\) with relevant experience. Reason: Qualified Person \(QP\) or Competent Person \(CP\) named and signed off. Evidence · text > The technical information in this news release has been prepared in accordance with the Canadian regulatory requirements set out in National Instrument 43-101 and reviewed and approved by Cornell McDowell, P.Geo., VP Exploration for Trident Resources and the Qualified Person for Trident as defined by NI 43-101. ### CL25013 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/trident-intersects-5-73-g-t-au-over-15-0m-including-9-35-g-t-au-over-7-0m-and-15--5c66e09d-75da-4726-8700-7b1524e6fd17#fact-drill-facts-35) Contact Lake · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: CL25013 - Project: Contact Lake - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_sk - Reported Region: canada\_sk - Ticker: ROCK #### Geometry - Grade: 13.2 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 1 m - From: 135 m - To: 136 m - Hole Depth: 215 m - Intercept Depth: 135 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: orogenic - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: CL25013:135-136 - Mining Method: underground #### Location - Location: Main Zone - Easting: 507891 - Northing: 6141254 - CRS: UTM Zone 13 NAD 83 - Elevation: 413 m - Azimuth: 341 ° - Dip: -55 ° - Loc. Confidence: high - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: ALS Global - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-20T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This is a very strong grade intercept, indicating high-grade mineralization, though the limited width reduces its overall impact. - Positive factor: Very strong grade over a narrow interval for orogenic gold. - Positive factor: QA/QC procedures are disclosed, enhancing data reliability. - Negative factor: True width not determined, potentially overstating length. Evidence · table > 13.20 Context: 1.00 #### Tags used in scoring **Apparent Width Only** Polarity: negative Definition: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness. Why it applies: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation. Evidence · text > Widths are drilled intercepts, true widths have not been determined. **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: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, and stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Evidence · text > Quality Control: All drill core is logged, photographed and cut in half with a diamond saw. Half of the core is placed in sealed poly bags with unique identification numbers and transported to ALS Global in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan for analysis, while the other half is archived and stored on site for verification and reference purposes. At the lab, samples are received and digitally recorded then dried and pulverized into a fine powder. Gold is assayed using a 30g fire assay method and 49 additional elements are analyzed by Inductively Coupled Plasma \(ICP\) utilizing a 4-acid digestion. Quality Assurance and Quality Control \(QAQC\) samples including field blanks, duplicates and lab-certified standards are inserted in the sample stream at a rate of greater than 10% of all samples submitted to the lab. ALS Global also conducts their own internal QAQC protocol. **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated #### Rejected tags **QP/CP Signed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Story-specific tag Definition: Qualified Person \(QP\) or Competent Person \(CP\) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association \(e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo\) with relevant experience. Reason: Qualified Person \(QP\) or Competent Person \(CP\) named and signed off. Evidence · text > The technical information in this news release has been prepared in accordance with the Canadian regulatory requirements set out in National Instrument 43-101 and reviewed and approved by Cornell McDowell, P.Geo., VP Exploration for Trident Resources and the Qualified Person for Trident as defined by NI 43-101. ### CL25013 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/trident-intersects-5-73-g-t-au-over-15-0m-including-9-35-g-t-au-over-7-0m-and-15--5c66e09d-75da-4726-8700-7b1524e6fd17#fact-drill-facts-36) Contact Lake · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: CL25013 - Project: Contact Lake - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_sk - Reported Region: canada\_sk - Ticker: ROCK #### Geometry - Grade: 2 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 4 m - From: 190 m - To: 194 m - Hole Depth: 215 m - Intercept Depth: 190 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: orogenic - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: CL25013:190-194 - Mining Method: underground #### Location - Location: Main Zone - Easting: 507891 - Northing: 6141254 - CRS: UTM Zone 13 NAD 83 - Elevation: 413 m - Azimuth: 341 ° - Dip: -55 ° - Loc. Confidence: high - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: ALS Global - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-20T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This intercept shows a moderate grade over a narrow width, indicating some mineralization. The presence of a higher-grade sub-interval adds some materiality. - Positive factor: Moderate grade over a narrow width for orogenic gold. - Positive factor: QA/QC procedures are disclosed, enhancing data reliability. - Negative factor: True width not determined, potentially overstating length. Evidence · table > 2.00 Context: 4.00 #### Tags used in scoring **Apparent Width Only** Polarity: negative Definition: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness. Why it applies: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation. Evidence · text > Widths are drilled intercepts, true widths have not been determined. **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: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, and stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Evidence · text > Quality Control: All drill core is logged, photographed and cut in half with a diamond saw. Half of the core is placed in sealed poly bags with unique identification numbers and transported to ALS Global in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan for analysis, while the other half is archived and stored on site for verification and reference purposes. At the lab, samples are received and digitally recorded then dried and pulverized into a fine powder. Gold is assayed using a 30g fire assay method and 49 additional elements are analyzed by Inductively Coupled Plasma \(ICP\) utilizing a 4-acid digestion. Quality Assurance and Quality Control \(QAQC\) samples including field blanks, duplicates and lab-certified standards are inserted in the sample stream at a rate of greater than 10% of all samples submitted to the lab. ALS Global also conducts their own internal QAQC protocol. **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated #### Rejected tags **QP/CP Signed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Story-specific tag Definition: Qualified Person \(QP\) or Competent Person \(CP\) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association \(e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo\) with relevant experience. Reason: Qualified Person \(QP\) or Competent Person \(CP\) named and signed off. Evidence · text > The technical information in this news release has been prepared in accordance with the Canadian regulatory requirements set out in National Instrument 43-101 and reviewed and approved by Cornell McDowell, P.Geo., VP Exploration for Trident Resources and the Qualified Person for Trident as defined by NI 43-101. ### CL25013 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/trident-intersects-5-73-g-t-au-over-15-0m-including-9-35-g-t-au-over-7-0m-and-15--5c66e09d-75da-4726-8700-7b1524e6fd17#fact-drill-facts-37) Contact Lake · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: CL25013 - Project: Contact Lake - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_sk - Reported Region: canada\_sk - Ticker: ROCK #### Geometry - Grade: 5.42 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 1 m - From: 193 m - To: 194 m - Hole Depth: 215 m - Intercept Depth: 193 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: orogenic - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: CL25013:193-194 - Mining Method: underground #### Location - Location: Main Zone - Easting: 507891 - Northing: 6141254 - CRS: UTM Zone 13 NAD 83 - Elevation: 413 m - Azimuth: 341 ° - Dip: -55 ° - Loc. Confidence: high - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: ALS Global - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-20T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This intercept shows a strong grade over a narrow width, indicating high-grade mineralization within the broader interval. - Positive factor: Strong grade over a narrow interval for orogenic gold. - Positive factor: QA/QC procedures are disclosed, enhancing data reliability. - Negative factor: True width not determined, potentially overstating length. Evidence · table > 5.42 Context: 1.00 #### Tags used in scoring **Apparent Width Only** Polarity: negative Definition: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness. Why it applies: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation. Evidence · text > Widths are drilled intercepts, true widths have not been determined. **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: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, and stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Evidence · text > Quality Control: All drill core is logged, photographed and cut in half with a diamond saw. Half of the core is placed in sealed poly bags with unique identification numbers and transported to ALS Global in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan for analysis, while the other half is archived and stored on site for verification and reference purposes. At the lab, samples are received and digitally recorded then dried and pulverized into a fine powder. Gold is assayed using a 30g fire assay method and 49 additional elements are analyzed by Inductively Coupled Plasma \(ICP\) utilizing a 4-acid digestion. Quality Assurance and Quality Control \(QAQC\) samples including field blanks, duplicates and lab-certified standards are inserted in the sample stream at a rate of greater than 10% of all samples submitted to the lab. ALS Global also conducts their own internal QAQC protocol. **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated #### Rejected tags **QP/CP Signed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Story-specific tag Definition: Qualified Person \(QP\) or Competent Person \(CP\) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association \(e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo\) with relevant experience. Reason: Qualified Person \(QP\) or Competent Person \(CP\) named and signed off. Evidence · text > The technical information in this news release has been prepared in accordance with the Canadian regulatory requirements set out in National Instrument 43-101 and reviewed and approved by Cornell McDowell, P.Geo., VP Exploration for Trident Resources and the Qualified Person for Trident as defined by NI 43-101. ### CL25014 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/trident-intersects-5-73-g-t-au-over-15-0m-including-9-35-g-t-au-over-7-0m-and-15--5c66e09d-75da-4726-8700-7b1524e6fd17#fact-drill-facts-38) Contact Lake · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: CL25014 - Project: Contact Lake - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_sk - Reported Region: canada\_sk - Ticker: ROCK #### Geometry - Grade: 5.03 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 5 m - From: 484 m - To: 489 m - Hole Depth: 548 m - Intercept Depth: 484 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: orogenic - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: CL25014:484-489 - Mining Method: underground #### Location - Location: Main Zone - Easting: 507851 - Northing: 6140948 - CRS: UTM Zone 13 NAD 83 - Elevation: 419 m - Azimuth: 338 ° - Dip: -62 ° - Loc. Confidence: high - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: ALS Global - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-20T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This intercept shows a strong grade over a good width, indicating robust mineralization at depth below historical workings, which is a positive for project extension. - Positive factor: Strong grade over a good width for orogenic gold. - Positive factor: Intercepts mineralization at depth below historical workings, indicating potential extension. - Positive factor: QA/QC procedures are disclosed, enhancing data reliability. - Negative factor: True width not determined, potentially overstating length. Evidence · table > 5.03 Context: 5.00 #### Tags used in scoring **Apparent Width Only** Polarity: negative Definition: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness. Why it applies: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation. Evidence · text > Widths are drilled intercepts, true widths have not been determined. **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: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, and stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Evidence · text > Quality Control: All drill core is logged, photographed and cut in half with a diamond saw. Half of the core is placed in sealed poly bags with unique identification numbers and transported to ALS Global in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan for analysis, while the other half is archived and stored on site for verification and reference purposes. At the lab, samples are received and digitally recorded then dried and pulverized into a fine powder. Gold is assayed using a 30g fire assay method and 49 additional elements are analyzed by Inductively Coupled Plasma \(ICP\) utilizing a 4-acid digestion. Quality Assurance and Quality Control \(QAQC\) samples including field blanks, duplicates and lab-certified standards are inserted in the sample stream at a rate of greater than 10% of all samples submitted to the lab. ALS Global also conducts their own internal QAQC protocol. **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated #### Rejected tags **Step-Out Extension** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit. Reason: Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit, targeting down-dip extension below historical mining infrastructure. Evidence · text > Hole CL25014 ... to target the potential down-dip and lateral extension of gold mineralization in the Main Zone at a vertical depth of 330m, near the lower limits of the mine infrastructure in that area. **QP/CP Signed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Story-specific tag Definition: Qualified Person \(QP\) or Competent Person \(CP\) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association \(e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo\) with relevant experience. Reason: Qualified Person \(QP\) or Competent Person \(CP\) named and signed off. Evidence · text > The technical information in this news release has been prepared in accordance with the Canadian regulatory requirements set out in National Instrument 43-101 and reviewed and approved by Cornell McDowell, P.Geo., VP Exploration for Trident Resources and the Qualified Person for Trident as defined by NI 43-101. ### CL25014 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/trident-intersects-5-73-g-t-au-over-15-0m-including-9-35-g-t-au-over-7-0m-and-15--5c66e09d-75da-4726-8700-7b1524e6fd17#fact-drill-facts-39) Contact Lake · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: CL25014 - Project: Contact Lake - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_sk - Reported Region: canada\_sk - Ticker: ROCK #### Geometry - Grade: 10.68 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 2 m - From: 484 m - To: 486 m - Hole Depth: 548 m - Intercept Depth: 484 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: orogenic - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: CL25014:484-486 - Mining Method: underground #### Location - Location: Main Zone - Easting: 507851 - Northing: 6140948 - CRS: UTM Zone 13 NAD 83 - Elevation: 419 m - Azimuth: 338 ° - Dip: -62 ° - Loc. Confidence: high - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: ALS Global - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-20T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This is a very strong grade intercept, indicating high-grade mineralization within the broader interval at depth below historical workings. - Positive factor: Very strong grade over a narrow interval for orogenic gold. - Positive factor: Intercepts mineralization at depth below historical workings, indicating potential extension. - Positive factor: QA/QC procedures are disclosed, enhancing data reliability. - Negative factor: True width not determined, potentially overstating length. Evidence · table > 10.68 Context: 2.00 #### Tags used in scoring **Apparent Width Only** Polarity: negative Definition: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness. Why it applies: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation. Evidence · text > Widths are drilled intercepts, true widths have not been determined. **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: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, and stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Evidence · text > Quality Control: All drill core is logged, photographed and cut in half with a diamond saw. Half of the core is placed in sealed poly bags with unique identification numbers and transported to ALS Global in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan for analysis, while the other half is archived and stored on site for verification and reference purposes. At the lab, samples are received and digitally recorded then dried and pulverized into a fine powder. Gold is assayed using a 30g fire assay method and 49 additional elements are analyzed by Inductively Coupled Plasma \(ICP\) utilizing a 4-acid digestion. Quality Assurance and Quality Control \(QAQC\) samples including field blanks, duplicates and lab-certified standards are inserted in the sample stream at a rate of greater than 10% of all samples submitted to the lab. ALS Global also conducts their own internal QAQC protocol. **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated #### Rejected tags **Step-Out Extension** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit. Reason: Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit, targeting down-dip extension below historical mining infrastructure. Evidence · text > Hole CL25014 ... to target the potential down-dip and lateral extension of gold mineralization in the Main Zone at a vertical depth of 330m, near the lower limits of the mine infrastructure in that area. **QP/CP Signed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Story-specific tag Definition: Qualified Person \(QP\) or Competent Person \(CP\) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association \(e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo\) with relevant experience. Reason: Qualified Person \(QP\) or Competent Person \(CP\) named and signed off. Evidence · text > The technical information in this news release has been prepared in accordance with the Canadian regulatory requirements set out in National Instrument 43-101 and reviewed and approved by Cornell McDowell, P.Geo., VP Exploration for Trident Resources and the Qualified Person for Trident as defined by NI 43-101. ### CL25014 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/trident-intersects-5-73-g-t-au-over-15-0m-including-9-35-g-t-au-over-7-0m-and-15--5c66e09d-75da-4726-8700-7b1524e6fd17#fact-drill-facts-40) Contact Lake · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: CL25014 - Project: Contact Lake - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_sk - Reported Region: canada\_sk - Ticker: ROCK #### Geometry - Grade: 1.24 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 23 m - From: 507 m - To: 530 m - Hole Depth: 548 m - Intercept Depth: 507 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: orogenic - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: CL25014:507-530 - Mining Method: underground #### Location - Location: Main Zone - Easting: 507851 - Northing: 6140948 - CRS: UTM Zone 13 NAD 83 - Elevation: 419 m - Azimuth: 338 ° - Dip: -62 ° - Loc. Confidence: high - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: ALS Global - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-20T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This intercept shows a moderate grade over a significant width, indicating mineralization at depth below historical workings. The presence of higher-grade sub-intervals adds some materiality. - Positive factor: Moderate grade over a significant width for orogenic gold. - Positive factor: Intercepts mineralization at depth below historical workings, indicating potential extension. - Positive factor: QA/QC procedures are disclosed, enhancing data reliability. - Negative factor: True width not determined, potentially overstating length. Evidence · table > 1.24 Context: 23.00 #### Tags used in scoring **Apparent Width Only** Polarity: negative Definition: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness. Why it applies: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation. Evidence · text > Widths are drilled intercepts, true widths have not been determined. **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: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, and stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Evidence · text > Quality Control: All drill core is logged, photographed and cut in half with a diamond saw. Half of the core is placed in sealed poly bags with unique identification numbers and transported to ALS Global in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan for analysis, while the other half is archived and stored on site for verification and reference purposes. At the lab, samples are received and digitally recorded then dried and pulverized into a fine powder. Gold is assayed using a 30g fire assay method and 49 additional elements are analyzed by Inductively Coupled Plasma \(ICP\) utilizing a 4-acid digestion. Quality Assurance and Quality Control \(QAQC\) samples including field blanks, duplicates and lab-certified standards are inserted in the sample stream at a rate of greater than 10% of all samples submitted to the lab. ALS Global also conducts their own internal QAQC protocol. **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated #### Rejected tags **Step-Out Extension** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit. Reason: Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit, targeting down-dip extension below historical mining infrastructure. Evidence · text > Hole CL25014 ... to target the potential down-dip and lateral extension of gold mineralization in the Main Zone at a vertical depth of 330m, near the lower limits of the mine infrastructure in that area. **QP/CP Signed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Story-specific tag Definition: Qualified Person \(QP\) or Competent Person \(CP\) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association \(e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo\) with relevant experience. Reason: Qualified Person \(QP\) or Competent Person \(CP\) named and signed off. Evidence · text > The technical information in this news release has been prepared in accordance with the Canadian regulatory requirements set out in National Instrument 43-101 and reviewed and approved by Cornell McDowell, P.Geo., VP Exploration for Trident Resources and the Qualified Person for Trident as defined by NI 43-101. ### CL25014 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/trident-intersects-5-73-g-t-au-over-15-0m-including-9-35-g-t-au-over-7-0m-and-15--5c66e09d-75da-4726-8700-7b1524e6fd17#fact-drill-facts-41) Contact Lake · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: CL25014 - Project: Contact Lake - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_sk - Reported Region: canada\_sk - Ticker: ROCK #### Geometry - Grade: 2.15 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 10.5 m - From: 512.5 m - To: 523 m - Hole Depth: 548 m - Intercept Depth: 512.5 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: orogenic - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: CL25014:512.5-523 - Mining Method: underground #### Location - Location: Main Zone - Easting: 507851 - Northing: 6140948 - CRS: UTM Zone 13 NAD 83 - Elevation: 419 m - Azimuth: 338 ° - Dip: -62 ° - Loc. Confidence: high - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: ALS Global - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-20T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This intercept shows a moderate grade over a good width, indicating mineralization within the broader interval at depth below historical workings. - Positive factor: Moderate grade over a good width for orogenic gold. - Positive factor: Intercepts mineralization at depth below historical workings, indicating potential extension. - Positive factor: QA/QC procedures are disclosed, enhancing data reliability. - Negative factor: True width not determined, potentially overstating length. Evidence · table > 2.15 Context: 10.50 #### Tags used in scoring **Apparent Width Only** Polarity: negative Definition: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness. Why it applies: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation. Evidence · text > Widths are drilled intercepts, true widths have not been determined. **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: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, and stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Evidence · text > Quality Control: All drill core is logged, photographed and cut in half with a diamond saw. Half of the core is placed in sealed poly bags with unique identification numbers and transported to ALS Global in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan for analysis, while the other half is archived and stored on site for verification and reference purposes. At the lab, samples are received and digitally recorded then dried and pulverized into a fine powder. Gold is assayed using a 30g fire assay method and 49 additional elements are analyzed by Inductively Coupled Plasma \(ICP\) utilizing a 4-acid digestion. Quality Assurance and Quality Control \(QAQC\) samples including field blanks, duplicates and lab-certified standards are inserted in the sample stream at a rate of greater than 10% of all samples submitted to the lab. ALS Global also conducts their own internal QAQC protocol. **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated #### Rejected tags **Step-Out Extension** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit. Reason: Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit, targeting down-dip extension below historical mining infrastructure. Evidence · text > Hole CL25014 ... to target the potential down-dip and lateral extension of gold mineralization in the Main Zone at a vertical depth of 330m, near the lower limits of the mine infrastructure in that area. **QP/CP Signed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Story-specific tag Definition: Qualified Person \(QP\) or Competent Person \(CP\) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association \(e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo\) with relevant experience. Reason: Qualified Person \(QP\) or Competent Person \(CP\) named and signed off. Evidence · text > The technical information in this news release has been prepared in accordance with the Canadian regulatory requirements set out in National Instrument 43-101 and reviewed and approved by Cornell McDowell, P.Geo., VP Exploration for Trident Resources and the Qualified Person for Trident as defined by NI 43-101. ### CL25014 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/trident-intersects-5-73-g-t-au-over-15-0m-including-9-35-g-t-au-over-7-0m-and-15--5c66e09d-75da-4726-8700-7b1524e6fd17#fact-drill-facts-42) Contact Lake · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: CL25014 - Project: Contact Lake - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_sk - Reported Region: canada\_sk - Ticker: ROCK #### Geometry - Grade: 7.9 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 2 m - From: 521 m - To: 523 m - Hole Depth: 548 m - Intercept Depth: 521 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: orogenic - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: CL25014:521-523 - Mining Method: underground #### Location - Location: Main Zone - Easting: 507851 - Northing: 6140948 - CRS: UTM Zone 13 NAD 83 - Elevation: 419 m - Azimuth: 338 ° - Dip: -62 ° - Loc. Confidence: high - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: ALS Global - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-20T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This intercept shows a strong grade over a narrow width, indicating high-grade mineralization within the broader interval at depth below historical workings. - Positive factor: Strong grade over a narrow interval for orogenic gold. - Positive factor: Intercepts mineralization at depth below historical workings, indicating potential extension. - Positive factor: QA/QC procedures are disclosed, enhancing data reliability. - Negative factor: True width not determined, potentially overstating length. Evidence · table > 7.90 Context: 2.00 #### Tags used in scoring **Apparent Width Only** Polarity: negative Definition: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness. Why it applies: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation. Evidence · text > Widths are drilled intercepts, true widths have not been determined. **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: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, and stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Evidence · text > Quality Control: All drill core is logged, photographed and cut in half with a diamond saw. Half of the core is placed in sealed poly bags with unique identification numbers and transported to ALS Global in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan for analysis, while the other half is archived and stored on site for verification and reference purposes. At the lab, samples are received and digitally recorded then dried and pulverized into a fine powder. Gold is assayed using a 30g fire assay method and 49 additional elements are analyzed by Inductively Coupled Plasma \(ICP\) utilizing a 4-acid digestion. Quality Assurance and Quality Control \(QAQC\) samples including field blanks, duplicates and lab-certified standards are inserted in the sample stream at a rate of greater than 10% of all samples submitted to the lab. ALS Global also conducts their own internal QAQC protocol. **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated #### Rejected tags **Step-Out Extension** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit. Reason: Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit, targeting down-dip extension below historical mining infrastructure. Evidence · text > Hole CL25014 ... to target the potential down-dip and lateral extension of gold mineralization in the Main Zone at a vertical depth of 330m, near the lower limits of the mine infrastructure in that area. **QP/CP Signed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Story-specific tag Definition: Qualified Person \(QP\) or Competent Person \(CP\) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association \(e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo\) with relevant experience. Reason: Qualified Person \(QP\) or Competent Person \(CP\) named and signed off. Evidence · text > The technical information in this news release has been prepared in accordance with the Canadian regulatory requirements set out in National Instrument 43-101 and reviewed and approved by Cornell McDowell, P.Geo., VP Exploration for Trident Resources and the Qualified Person for Trident as defined by NI 43-101. ### CL25015 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/trident-intersects-5-73-g-t-au-over-15-0m-including-9-35-g-t-au-over-7-0m-and-15--5c66e09d-75da-4726-8700-7b1524e6fd17#fact-drill-facts-43) Contact Lake · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: CL25015 - Project: Contact Lake - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_sk - Reported Region: canada\_sk - Ticker: ROCK #### Geometry - Grade: 1.9 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 13.85 m - From: 512.15 m - To: 526 m - Hole Depth: 659 m - Intercept Depth: 512.15 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: orogenic - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: CL25015:512.15-526 - Mining Method: underground #### Location - Location: Main Zone - Easting: 507679 - Northing: 6140715 - CRS: UTM Zone 13 NAD 83 - Elevation: 427 m - Azimuth: 335 ° - Dip: -67 ° - Loc. Confidence: high - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: ALS Global - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-20T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This intercept shows a moderate grade over a good width, indicating mineralization at depth below historical workings. The presence of higher-grade sub-intervals adds some materiality. - Positive factor: Moderate grade over a good width for orogenic gold. - Positive factor: Intercepts mineralization at depth below historical workings, indicating potential extension. - Positive factor: QA/QC procedures are disclosed, enhancing data reliability. - Negative factor: True width not determined, potentially overstating length. Evidence · table > 1.90 Context: 13.85 #### Tags used in scoring **Apparent Width Only** Polarity: negative Definition: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness. Why it applies: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation. Evidence · text > Widths are drilled intercepts, true widths have not been determined. **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: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, and stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Evidence · text > Quality Control: All drill core is logged, photographed and cut in half with a diamond saw. Half of the core is placed in sealed poly bags with unique identification numbers and transported to ALS Global in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan for analysis, while the other half is archived and stored on site for verification and reference purposes. At the lab, samples are received and digitally recorded then dried and pulverized into a fine powder. Gold is assayed using a 30g fire assay method and 49 additional elements are analyzed by Inductively Coupled Plasma \(ICP\) utilizing a 4-acid digestion. Quality Assurance and Quality Control \(QAQC\) samples including field blanks, duplicates and lab-certified standards are inserted in the sample stream at a rate of greater than 10% of all samples submitted to the lab. ALS Global also conducts their own internal QAQC protocol. **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated #### Rejected tags **Step-Out Extension** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit. Reason: Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit, targeting down-dip extension below historical mining infrastructure. Evidence · text > Hole CL25015 ... was designed to test for the down-dip extension of the southwest Main Zone gold mineralization at a vertical depth of >350m, below the lowermost mine infrastructure. **QP/CP Signed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Story-specific tag Definition: Qualified Person \(QP\) or Competent Person \(CP\) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association \(e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo\) with relevant experience. Reason: Qualified Person \(QP\) or Competent Person \(CP\) named and signed off. Evidence · text > The technical information in this news release has been prepared in accordance with the Canadian regulatory requirements set out in National Instrument 43-101 and reviewed and approved by Cornell McDowell, P.Geo., VP Exploration for Trident Resources and the Qualified Person for Trident as defined by NI 43-101. ### CL25015 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/trident-intersects-5-73-g-t-au-over-15-0m-including-9-35-g-t-au-over-7-0m-and-15--5c66e09d-75da-4726-8700-7b1524e6fd17#fact-drill-facts-44) Contact Lake · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: CL25015 - Project: Contact Lake - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_sk - Reported Region: canada\_sk - Ticker: ROCK #### Geometry - Grade: 14.95 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 1.06 m - From: 512.15 m - To: 513.21 m - Hole Depth: 659 m - Intercept Depth: 512.15 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: orogenic - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: CL25015:512.15-513.21 - Mining Method: underground #### Location - Location: Main Zone - Easting: 507679 - Northing: 6140715 - CRS: UTM Zone 13 NAD 83 - Elevation: 427 m - Azimuth: 335 ° - Dip: -67 ° - Loc. Confidence: high - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: ALS Global - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-20T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This is a very strong grade intercept, indicating high-grade mineralization within the broader interval at depth below historical workings. - Positive factor: Very strong grade over a narrow interval for orogenic gold. - Positive factor: Intercepts mineralization at depth below historical workings, indicating potential extension. - Positive factor: QA/QC procedures are disclosed, enhancing data reliability. - Negative factor: True width not determined, potentially overstating length. Evidence · table > 14.95 Context: 1.06 #### Tags used in scoring **Apparent Width Only** Polarity: negative Definition: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness. Why it applies: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation. Evidence · text > Widths are drilled intercepts, true widths have not been determined. **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: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, and stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Evidence · text > Quality Control: All drill core is logged, photographed and cut in half with a diamond saw. Half of the core is placed in sealed poly bags with unique identification numbers and transported to ALS Global in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan for analysis, while the other half is archived and stored on site for verification and reference purposes. At the lab, samples are received and digitally recorded then dried and pulverized into a fine powder. Gold is assayed using a 30g fire assay method and 49 additional elements are analyzed by Inductively Coupled Plasma \(ICP\) utilizing a 4-acid digestion. Quality Assurance and Quality Control \(QAQC\) samples including field blanks, duplicates and lab-certified standards are inserted in the sample stream at a rate of greater than 10% of all samples submitted to the lab. ALS Global also conducts their own internal QAQC protocol. **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated #### Rejected tags **Step-Out Extension** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit. Reason: Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit, targeting down-dip extension below historical mining infrastructure. Evidence · text > Hole CL25015 ... was designed to test for the down-dip extension of the southwest Main Zone gold mineralization at a vertical depth of >350m, below the lowermost mine infrastructure. **QP/CP Signed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Story-specific tag Definition: Qualified Person \(QP\) or Competent Person \(CP\) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association \(e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo\) with relevant experience. Reason: Qualified Person \(QP\) or Competent Person \(CP\) named and signed off. Evidence · text > The technical information in this news release has been prepared in accordance with the Canadian regulatory requirements set out in National Instrument 43-101 and reviewed and approved by Cornell McDowell, P.Geo., VP Exploration for Trident Resources and the Qualified Person for Trident as defined by NI 43-101. ### CL25015 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/trident-intersects-5-73-g-t-au-over-15-0m-including-9-35-g-t-au-over-7-0m-and-15--5c66e09d-75da-4726-8700-7b1524e6fd17#fact-drill-facts-45) Contact Lake · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: CL25015 - Project: Contact Lake - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_sk - Reported Region: canada\_sk - Ticker: ROCK #### Geometry - Grade: 3.46 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 2.5 m - From: 523.5 m - To: 526 m - Hole Depth: 659 m - Intercept Depth: 523.5 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: orogenic - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: CL25015:523.5-526 - Mining Method: underground #### Location - Location: Main Zone - Easting: 507679 - Northing: 6140715 - CRS: UTM Zone 13 NAD 83 - Elevation: 427 m - Azimuth: 335 ° - Dip: -67 ° - Loc. Confidence: high - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: ALS Global - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-20T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This intercept shows a moderate grade over a narrow width, indicating some mineralization within the broader interval at depth below historical workings. - Positive factor: Moderate grade over a narrow width for orogenic gold. - Positive factor: Intercepts mineralization at depth below historical workings, indicating potential extension. - Positive factor: QA/QC procedures are disclosed, enhancing data reliability. - Negative factor: True width not determined, potentially overstating length. Evidence · table > 3.46 Context: 2.50 #### Tags used in scoring **Apparent Width Only** Polarity: negative Definition: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness. Why it applies: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation. Evidence · text > Widths are drilled intercepts, true widths have not been determined. **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: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, and stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Evidence · text > Quality Control: All drill core is logged, photographed and cut in half with a diamond saw. Half of the core is placed in sealed poly bags with unique identification numbers and transported to ALS Global in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan for analysis, while the other half is archived and stored on site for verification and reference purposes. At the lab, samples are received and digitally recorded then dried and pulverized into a fine powder. Gold is assayed using a 30g fire assay method and 49 additional elements are analyzed by Inductively Coupled Plasma \(ICP\) utilizing a 4-acid digestion. Quality Assurance and Quality Control \(QAQC\) samples including field blanks, duplicates and lab-certified standards are inserted in the sample stream at a rate of greater than 10% of all samples submitted to the lab. ALS Global also conducts their own internal QAQC protocol. **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated #### Rejected tags **Step-Out Extension** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit. Reason: Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit, targeting down-dip extension below historical mining infrastructure. Evidence · text > Hole CL25015 ... was designed to test for the down-dip extension of the southwest Main Zone gold mineralization at a vertical depth of >350m, below the lowermost mine infrastructure. **QP/CP Signed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Story-specific tag Definition: Qualified Person \(QP\) or Competent Person \(CP\) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association \(e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo\) with relevant experience. Reason: Qualified Person \(QP\) or Competent Person \(CP\) named and signed off. Evidence · text > The technical information in this news release has been prepared in accordance with the Canadian regulatory requirements set out in National Instrument 43-101 and reviewed and approved by Cornell McDowell, P.Geo., VP Exploration for Trident Resources and the Qualified Person for Trident as defined by NI 43-101. ### CL25015 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/trident-intersects-5-73-g-t-au-over-15-0m-including-9-35-g-t-au-over-7-0m-and-15--5c66e09d-75da-4726-8700-7b1524e6fd17#fact-drill-facts-46) Contact Lake · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: CL25015 - Project: Contact Lake - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_sk - Reported Region: canada\_sk - Ticker: ROCK #### Geometry - Grade: 12.06 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 1.85 m - From: 536.75 m - To: 538.6 m - Hole Depth: 659 m - Intercept Depth: 536.75 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: orogenic - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: CL25015:536.75-538.6 - Mining Method: underground #### Location - Location: Main Zone - Easting: 507679 - Northing: 6140715 - CRS: UTM Zone 13 NAD 83 - Elevation: 427 m - Azimuth: 335 ° - Dip: -67 ° - Loc. Confidence: high - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: ALS Global - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-20T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This is a very strong grade intercept, indicating high-grade mineralization at depth below historical workings. - Positive factor: Very strong grade over a narrow interval for orogenic gold. - Positive factor: Intercepts mineralization at depth below historical workings, indicating potential extension. - Positive factor: QA/QC procedures are disclosed, enhancing data reliability. - Negative factor: True width not determined, potentially overstating length. Evidence · table > 12.06 Context: 1.85 #### Tags used in scoring **Apparent Width Only** Polarity: negative Definition: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness. Why it applies: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation. Evidence · text > Widths are drilled intercepts, true widths have not been determined. **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: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, and stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Evidence · text > Quality Control: All drill core is logged, photographed and cut in half with a diamond saw. Half of the core is placed in sealed poly bags with unique identification numbers and transported to ALS Global in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan for analysis, while the other half is archived and stored on site for verification and reference purposes. At the lab, samples are received and digitally recorded then dried and pulverized into a fine powder. Gold is assayed using a 30g fire assay method and 49 additional elements are analyzed by Inductively Coupled Plasma \(ICP\) utilizing a 4-acid digestion. Quality Assurance and Quality Control \(QAQC\) samples including field blanks, duplicates and lab-certified standards are inserted in the sample stream at a rate of greater than 10% of all samples submitted to the lab. ALS Global also conducts their own internal QAQC protocol. **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated #### Rejected tags **Step-Out Extension** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit. Reason: Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit, targeting down-dip extension below historical mining infrastructure. Evidence · text > Hole CL25015 ... was designed to test for the down-dip extension of the southwest Main Zone gold mineralization at a vertical depth of >350m, below the lowermost mine infrastructure. **QP/CP Signed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Story-specific tag Definition: Qualified Person \(QP\) or Competent Person \(CP\) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association \(e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo\) with relevant experience. Reason: Qualified Person \(QP\) or Competent Person \(CP\) named and signed off. Evidence · text > The technical information in this news release has been prepared in accordance with the Canadian regulatory requirements set out in National Instrument 43-101 and reviewed and approved by Cornell McDowell, P.Geo., VP Exploration for Trident Resources and the Qualified Person for Trident as defined by NI 43-101. ### CL25015 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/trident-intersects-5-73-g-t-au-over-15-0m-including-9-35-g-t-au-over-7-0m-and-15--5c66e09d-75da-4726-8700-7b1524e6fd17#fact-drill-facts-47) Contact Lake · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: CL25015 - Project: Contact Lake - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_sk - Reported Region: canada\_sk - Ticker: ROCK #### Geometry - Grade: 4.91 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 4 m - From: 575 m - To: 579 m - Hole Depth: 659 m - Intercept Depth: 575 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: orogenic - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: CL25015:575-579 - Mining Method: underground #### Location - Location: Main Zone - Easting: 507679 - Northing: 6140715 - CRS: UTM Zone 13 NAD 83 - Elevation: 427 m - Azimuth: 335 ° - Dip: -67 ° - Loc. Confidence: high - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: ALS Global - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-20T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This intercept shows a strong grade over a narrow width, indicating robust mineralization at depth below historical workings. - Positive factor: Strong grade over a narrow width for orogenic gold. - Positive factor: Intercepts mineralization at depth below historical workings, indicating potential extension. - Positive factor: QA/QC procedures are disclosed, enhancing data reliability. - Negative factor: True width not determined, potentially overstating length. Evidence · table > 4.91 Context: 4.00 #### Tags used in scoring **Apparent Width Only** Polarity: negative Definition: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness. Why it applies: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation. Evidence · text > Widths are drilled intercepts, true widths have not been determined. **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: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, and stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Evidence · text > Quality Control: All drill core is logged, photographed and cut in half with a diamond saw. Half of the core is placed in sealed poly bags with unique identification numbers and transported to ALS Global in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan for analysis, while the other half is archived and stored on site for verification and reference purposes. At the lab, samples are received and digitally recorded then dried and pulverized into a fine powder. Gold is assayed using a 30g fire assay method and 49 additional elements are analyzed by Inductively Coupled Plasma \(ICP\) utilizing a 4-acid digestion. Quality Assurance and Quality Control \(QAQC\) samples including field blanks, duplicates and lab-certified standards are inserted in the sample stream at a rate of greater than 10% of all samples submitted to the lab. ALS Global also conducts their own internal QAQC protocol. **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated #### Rejected tags **Step-Out Extension** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit. Reason: Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit, targeting down-dip extension below historical mining infrastructure. Evidence · text > Hole CL25015 ... was designed to test for the down-dip extension of the southwest Main Zone gold mineralization at a vertical depth of >350m, below the lowermost mine infrastructure. **QP/CP Signed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Story-specific tag Definition: Qualified Person \(QP\) or Competent Person \(CP\) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association \(e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo\) with relevant experience. Reason: Qualified Person \(QP\) or Competent Person \(CP\) named and signed off. Evidence · text > The technical information in this news release has been prepared in accordance with the Canadian regulatory requirements set out in National Instrument 43-101 and reviewed and approved by Cornell McDowell, P.Geo., VP Exploration for Trident Resources and the Qualified Person for Trident as defined by NI 43-101. ### CL25016 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/trident-intersects-5-73-g-t-au-over-15-0m-including-9-35-g-t-au-over-7-0m-and-15--5c66e09d-75da-4726-8700-7b1524e6fd17#fact-drill-facts-48) Contact Lake · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: CL25016 - Project: Contact Lake - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_sk - Reported Region: canada\_sk - Ticker: ROCK #### Geometry - Grade: 2.62 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 37.44 m - From: 465.56 m - To: 503 m - Hole Depth: 560 m - Intercept Depth: 465.56 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: orogenic - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: CL25016:465.56-503 - Mining Method: underground #### Location - Location: Main Zone - Easting: 507570 - Northing: 6140743 - CRS: UTM Zone 13 NAD 83 - Elevation: 441 m - Azimuth: 338 ° - Dip: -63 ° - Loc. Confidence: high - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: ALS Global - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-20T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This intercept shows a strong grade over an exceptional width, indicating robust mineralization at depth below historical workings, which is a significant positive for project extension. The high-grade sub-intervals further enhance its materiality. - Positive factor: Strong grade over an exceptional width for orogenic gold, indicating significant mineralization. - Positive factor: Intercepts mineralization at depth below historical workings, indicating potential extension. - Positive factor: QA/QC procedures are disclosed, enhancing data reliability. - Negative factor: True width not determined, potentially overstating length. Evidence · table > 2.62 Context: 37.44 #### Tags used in scoring **Apparent Width Only** Polarity: negative Definition: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness. Why it applies: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation. Evidence · text > Widths are drilled intercepts, true widths have not been determined. **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: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, and stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Evidence · text > Quality Control: All drill core is logged, photographed and cut in half with a diamond saw. Half of the core is placed in sealed poly bags with unique identification numbers and transported to ALS Global in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan for analysis, while the other half is archived and stored on site for verification and reference purposes. At the lab, samples are received and digitally recorded then dried and pulverized into a fine powder. Gold is assayed using a 30g fire assay method and 49 additional elements are analyzed by Inductively Coupled Plasma \(ICP\) utilizing a 4-acid digestion. Quality Assurance and Quality Control \(QAQC\) samples including field blanks, duplicates and lab-certified standards are inserted in the sample stream at a rate of greater than 10% of all samples submitted to the lab. ALS Global also conducts their own internal QAQC protocol. **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated #### Rejected tags **Step-Out Extension** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit. Reason: Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit, targeting down-dip extension of high-grade gold mineralization. Evidence · text > Hole CL25016 ... to target the southwest, down-dip extension of high-grade gold mineralization in the PO Zone **QP/CP Signed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Story-specific tag Definition: Qualified Person \(QP\) or Competent Person \(CP\) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association \(e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo\) with relevant experience. Reason: Qualified Person \(QP\) or Competent Person \(CP\) named and signed off. Evidence · text > The technical information in this news release has been prepared in accordance with the Canadian regulatory requirements set out in National Instrument 43-101 and reviewed and approved by Cornell McDowell, P.Geo., VP Exploration for Trident Resources and the Qualified Person for Trident as defined by NI 43-101. ### CL25016 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/trident-intersects-5-73-g-t-au-over-15-0m-including-9-35-g-t-au-over-7-0m-and-15--5c66e09d-75da-4726-8700-7b1524e6fd17#fact-drill-facts-49) Contact Lake · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: CL25016 - Project: Contact Lake - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_sk - Reported Region: canada\_sk - Ticker: ROCK #### Geometry - Grade: 5.7 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 9 m - From: 469.8 m - To: 478.8 m - Hole Depth: 560 m - Intercept Depth: 469.8 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: orogenic - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: CL25016:469.8-478.8 - Mining Method: underground #### Location - Location: Main Zone - Easting: 507570 - Northing: 6140743 - CRS: UTM Zone 13 NAD 83 - Elevation: 441 m - Azimuth: 338 ° - Dip: -63 ° - Loc. Confidence: high - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: ALS Global - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-20T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This intercept shows a strong grade over a good width, indicating robust mineralization within the broader interval at depth below historical workings. The high-grade sub-intervals further enhance its materiality. - Positive factor: Strong grade over a good width for orogenic gold. - Positive factor: Intercepts mineralization at depth below historical workings, indicating potential extension. - Positive factor: QA/QC procedures are disclosed, enhancing data reliability. - Negative factor: True width not determined, potentially overstating length. Evidence · table > 5.70 Context: 9.00 #### Tags used in scoring **Apparent Width Only** Polarity: negative Definition: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness. Why it applies: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation. Evidence · text > Widths are drilled intercepts, true widths have not been determined. **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: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, and stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Evidence · text > Quality Control: All drill core is logged, photographed and cut in half with a diamond saw. Half of the core is placed in sealed poly bags with unique identification numbers and transported to ALS Global in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan for analysis, while the other half is archived and stored on site for verification and reference purposes. At the lab, samples are received and digitally recorded then dried and pulverized into a fine powder. Gold is assayed using a 30g fire assay method and 49 additional elements are analyzed by Inductively Coupled Plasma \(ICP\) utilizing a 4-acid digestion. Quality Assurance and Quality Control \(QAQC\) samples including field blanks, duplicates and lab-certified standards are inserted in the sample stream at a rate of greater than 10% of all samples submitted to the lab. ALS Global also conducts their own internal QAQC protocol. **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated #### Rejected tags **Step-Out Extension** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit. Reason: Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit, targeting down-dip extension of high-grade gold mineralization. Evidence · text > Hole CL25016 ... to target the southwest, down-dip extension of high-grade gold mineralization in the PO Zone **QP/CP Signed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Story-specific tag Definition: Qualified Person \(QP\) or Competent Person \(CP\) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association \(e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo\) with relevant experience. Reason: Qualified Person \(QP\) or Competent Person \(CP\) named and signed off. Evidence · text > The technical information in this news release has been prepared in accordance with the Canadian regulatory requirements set out in National Instrument 43-101 and reviewed and approved by Cornell McDowell, P.Geo., VP Exploration for Trident Resources and the Qualified Person for Trident as defined by NI 43-101. ### CL25016 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/trident-intersects-5-73-g-t-au-over-15-0m-including-9-35-g-t-au-over-7-0m-and-15--5c66e09d-75da-4726-8700-7b1524e6fd17#fact-drill-facts-50) Contact Lake · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: CL25016 - Project: Contact Lake - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_sk - Reported Region: canada\_sk - Ticker: ROCK #### Geometry - Grade: 10.09 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 1.7 m - From: 469.8 m - To: 471.5 m - Hole Depth: 560 m - Intercept Depth: 469.8 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: orogenic - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: CL25016:469.8-471.5 - Mining Method: underground #### Location - Location: Main Zone - Easting: 507570 - Northing: 6140743 - CRS: UTM Zone 13 NAD 83 - Elevation: 441 m - Azimuth: 338 ° - Dip: -63 ° - Loc. Confidence: high - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: ALS Global - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-20T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This is a very strong grade intercept, indicating high-grade mineralization within the broader interval at depth below historical workings. - Positive factor: Very strong grade over a narrow interval for orogenic gold. - Positive factor: Intercepts mineralization at depth below historical workings, indicating potential extension. - Positive factor: QA/QC procedures are disclosed, enhancing data reliability. - Negative factor: True width not determined, potentially overstating length. Evidence · table > 10.09 Context: 1.70 #### Tags used in scoring **Apparent Width Only** Polarity: negative Definition: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness. Why it applies: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation. Evidence · text > Widths are drilled intercepts, true widths have not been determined. **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: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, and stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Evidence · text > Quality Control: All drill core is logged, photographed and cut in half with a diamond saw. Half of the core is placed in sealed poly bags with unique identification numbers and transported to ALS Global in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan for analysis, while the other half is archived and stored on site for verification and reference purposes. At the lab, samples are received and digitally recorded then dried and pulverized into a fine powder. Gold is assayed using a 30g fire assay method and 49 additional elements are analyzed by Inductively Coupled Plasma \(ICP\) utilizing a 4-acid digestion. Quality Assurance and Quality Control \(QAQC\) samples including field blanks, duplicates and lab-certified standards are inserted in the sample stream at a rate of greater than 10% of all samples submitted to the lab. ALS Global also conducts their own internal QAQC protocol. **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated #### Rejected tags **Step-Out Extension** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit. Reason: Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit, targeting down-dip extension of high-grade gold mineralization. Evidence · text > Hole CL25016 ... to target the southwest, down-dip extension of high-grade gold mineralization in the PO Zone **QP/CP Signed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Story-specific tag Definition: Qualified Person \(QP\) or Competent Person \(CP\) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association \(e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo\) with relevant experience. Reason: Qualified Person \(QP\) or Competent Person \(CP\) named and signed off. Evidence · text > The technical information in this news release has been prepared in accordance with the Canadian regulatory requirements set out in National Instrument 43-101 and reviewed and approved by Cornell McDowell, P.Geo., VP Exploration for Trident Resources and the Qualified Person for Trident as defined by NI 43-101. ### CL25016 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/trident-intersects-5-73-g-t-au-over-15-0m-including-9-35-g-t-au-over-7-0m-and-15--5c66e09d-75da-4726-8700-7b1524e6fd17#fact-drill-facts-51) Contact Lake · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: CL25016 - Project: Contact Lake - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_sk - Reported Region: canada\_sk - Ticker: ROCK #### Geometry - Grade: 4.09 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 18.2 m - From: 469.8 m - To: 488 m - Hole Depth: 560 m - Intercept Depth: 469.8 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: orogenic - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: CL25016:469.8-488 - Mining Method: underground #### Location - Location: Main Zone - Easting: 507570 - Northing: 6140743 - CRS: UTM Zone 13 NAD 83 - Elevation: 441 m - Azimuth: 338 ° - Dip: -63 ° - Loc. Confidence: high - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: ALS Global - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-20T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This intercept shows a strong grade over a significant width, indicating robust mineralization within the broader interval at depth below historical workings. The high-grade sub-interval further enhances its materiality. - Positive factor: Strong grade over a significant width for orogenic gold. - Positive factor: Intercepts mineralization at depth below historical workings, indicating potential extension. - Positive factor: QA/QC procedures are disclosed, enhancing data reliability. - Negative factor: True width not determined, potentially overstating length. Evidence · table > 4.09 Context: 18.20 #### Tags used in scoring **Apparent Width Only** Polarity: negative Definition: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness. Why it applies: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation. Evidence · text > Widths are drilled intercepts, true widths have not been determined. **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: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, and stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Evidence · text > Quality Control: All drill core is logged, photographed and cut in half with a diamond saw. Half of the core is placed in sealed poly bags with unique identification numbers and transported to ALS Global in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan for analysis, while the other half is archived and stored on site for verification and reference purposes. At the lab, samples are received and digitally recorded then dried and pulverized into a fine powder. Gold is assayed using a 30g fire assay method and 49 additional elements are analyzed by Inductively Coupled Plasma \(ICP\) utilizing a 4-acid digestion. Quality Assurance and Quality Control \(QAQC\) samples including field blanks, duplicates and lab-certified standards are inserted in the sample stream at a rate of greater than 10% of all samples submitted to the lab. ALS Global also conducts their own internal QAQC protocol. **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated #### Rejected tags **Step-Out Extension** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit. Reason: Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit, targeting down-dip extension of high-grade gold mineralization. Evidence · text > Hole CL25016 ... to target the southwest, down-dip extension of high-grade gold mineralization in the PO Zone **QP/CP Signed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Story-specific tag Definition: Qualified Person \(QP\) or Competent Person \(CP\) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association \(e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo\) with relevant experience. Reason: Qualified Person \(QP\) or Competent Person \(CP\) named and signed off. Evidence · text > The technical information in this news release has been prepared in accordance with the Canadian regulatory requirements set out in National Instrument 43-101 and reviewed and approved by Cornell McDowell, P.Geo., VP Exploration for Trident Resources and the Qualified Person for Trident as defined by NI 43-101. ### CL25016 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/trident-intersects-5-73-g-t-au-over-15-0m-including-9-35-g-t-au-over-7-0m-and-15--5c66e09d-75da-4726-8700-7b1524e6fd17#fact-drill-facts-52) Contact Lake · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: CL25016 - Project: Contact Lake - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_sk - Reported Region: canada\_sk - Ticker: ROCK #### Geometry - Grade: 11.53 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 2.3 m - From: 476.5 m - To: 478.8 m - Hole Depth: 560 m - Intercept Depth: 476.5 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: orogenic - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: CL25016:476.5-478.8 - Mining Method: underground #### Location - Location: Main Zone - Easting: 507570 - Northing: 6140743 - CRS: UTM Zone 13 NAD 83 - Elevation: 441 m - Azimuth: 338 ° - Dip: -63 ° - Loc. Confidence: high - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: ALS Global - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-20T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This is a very strong grade intercept, indicating high-grade mineralization within the broader interval at depth below historical workings. - Positive factor: Very strong grade over a narrow interval for orogenic gold. - Positive factor: Intercepts mineralization at depth below historical workings, indicating potential extension. - Positive factor: QA/QC procedures are disclosed, enhancing data reliability. - Negative factor: True width not determined, potentially overstating length. Evidence · table > 11.53 Context: 2.30 #### Tags used in scoring **Apparent Width Only** Polarity: negative Definition: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness. Why it applies: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation. Evidence · text > Widths are drilled intercepts, true widths have not been determined. **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: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, and stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Evidence · text > Quality Control: All drill core is logged, photographed and cut in half with a diamond saw. Half of the core is placed in sealed poly bags with unique identification numbers and transported to ALS Global in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan for analysis, while the other half is archived and stored on site for verification and reference purposes. At the lab, samples are received and digitally recorded then dried and pulverized into a fine powder. Gold is assayed using a 30g fire assay method and 49 additional elements are analyzed by Inductively Coupled Plasma \(ICP\) utilizing a 4-acid digestion. Quality Assurance and Quality Control \(QAQC\) samples including field blanks, duplicates and lab-certified standards are inserted in the sample stream at a rate of greater than 10% of all samples submitted to the lab. ALS Global also conducts their own internal QAQC protocol. **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated #### Rejected tags **Step-Out Extension** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit. Reason: Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit, targeting down-dip extension of high-grade gold mineralization. Evidence · text > Hole CL25016 ... to target the southwest, down-dip extension of high-grade gold mineralization in the PO Zone **QP/CP Signed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Story-specific tag Definition: Qualified Person \(QP\) or Competent Person \(CP\) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association \(e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo\) with relevant experience. Reason: Qualified Person \(QP\) or Competent Person \(CP\) named and signed off. Evidence · text > The technical information in this news release has been prepared in accordance with the Canadian regulatory requirements set out in National Instrument 43-101 and reviewed and approved by Cornell McDowell, P.Geo., VP Exploration for Trident Resources and the Qualified Person for Trident as defined by NI 43-101. ### CL25017 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/trident-intersects-5-73-g-t-au-over-15-0m-including-9-35-g-t-au-over-7-0m-and-15--5c66e09d-75da-4726-8700-7b1524e6fd17#fact-drill-facts-53) Contact Lake · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: CL25017 - Project: Contact Lake - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_sk - Reported Region: canada\_sk - Ticker: ROCK #### Geometry - Grade: 2.61 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 48.95 m - From: 467 m - To: 515.95 m - Hole Depth: 665 m - Intercept Depth: 467 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: orogenic - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: CL25017:467-515.95 - Mining Method: underground #### Location - Location: Main Zone - Easting: 507546 - Northing: 6140709 - CRS: UTM Zone 13 NAD 83 - Elevation: 441 m - Azimuth: 338 ° - Dip: -63 ° - Loc. Confidence: high - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: ALS Global - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-20T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This intercept shows a strong grade over an exceptional width, indicating robust mineralization at depth below historical workings, which is a significant positive for project extension. The high-grade sub-intervals further enhance its materiality. - Positive factor: Strong grade over an exceptional width for orogenic gold, indicating significant mineralization. - Positive factor: Intercepts mineralization at depth below historical workings, indicating potential extension. - Positive factor: QA/QC procedures are disclosed, enhancing data reliability. - Negative factor: True width not determined, potentially overstating length. Evidence · table > 2.61 Context: 48.95 #### Tags used in scoring **Apparent Width Only** Polarity: negative Definition: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness. Why it applies: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation. Evidence · text > Widths are drilled intercepts, true widths have not been determined. **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: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, and stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Evidence · text > Quality Control: All drill core is logged, photographed and cut in half with a diamond saw. Half of the core is placed in sealed poly bags with unique identification numbers and transported to ALS Global in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan for analysis, while the other half is archived and stored on site for verification and reference purposes. At the lab, samples are received and digitally recorded then dried and pulverized into a fine powder. Gold is assayed using a 30g fire assay method and 49 additional elements are analyzed by Inductively Coupled Plasma \(ICP\) utilizing a 4-acid digestion. Quality Assurance and Quality Control \(QAQC\) samples including field blanks, duplicates and lab-certified standards are inserted in the sample stream at a rate of greater than 10% of all samples submitted to the lab. ALS Global also conducts their own internal QAQC protocol. **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated #### Rejected tags **Step-Out Extension** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit. Reason: Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit, targeting down-dip extension of historically defined gold mineralization. Evidence · text > Hole CL25017 ... to further test for the down-dip extension of historically defined gold mineralization reported in the PO Zone. **QP/CP Signed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Story-specific tag Definition: Qualified Person \(QP\) or Competent Person \(CP\) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association \(e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo\) with relevant experience. Reason: Qualified Person \(QP\) or Competent Person \(CP\) named and signed off. Evidence · text > The technical information in this news release has been prepared in accordance with the Canadian regulatory requirements set out in National Instrument 43-101 and reviewed and approved by Cornell McDowell, P.Geo., VP Exploration for Trident Resources and the Qualified Person for Trident as defined by NI 43-101. ## 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.