NOVAGOLD’s Donlin Gold Project Reports Excellent Results from 2017 Drill Program Mineralized intercepts encountered higher grades than predicted by previous modeling NOVAGOLD and Barrick intend to incorporate the drill results and advance the optimization work to
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NOVAGOLD’s Donlin Gold Project Reports Excellent Results from 2017 Drill Program
Mineralized intercepts encountered higher grades than predicted by previous modeling
NOVAGOLD and Barrick intend to incorporate the drill results and advance the optimization work to
improve capital efficiencies and enhance the project’s execution plan
February 20, 2018 - Vancouver, British Columbia – NOVAGOLD RESOURCES INC. (TSX, NYSE
American: NG) today released the 2017 drill results for its flagship Donlin Gold project in Alaska, which is
owned equally by NOVAGOLD and Barrick Gold Corporation (“Barrick”). The results from this drill program
continue to substantiate the unique value proposition that Donlin Gold represents for both owners. With a
better understanding of the targeted mineralized zones, the new data will provide valuable inputs to advance
optimization work.
2017 Drill Results Highlights:
A total of 16 core holes were completed (7,040 meters) and core samples assayed
Intercepted distinct significant high-grade zones in multiple areas
Intercepted high-grade mineralization at depth in ACMA deposit in an area of previously sparse drilling
Five of the top intervals include (g/t = grams per tonne, m = meters):
DC17-1821 intersected 130.5 m grading 5.93 g/t gold, starting at 205.0 m drilled depth
DC17-1821 intersected 39.0 m grading 9.34 g/t gold, starting at 342.0 m drilled depth
DC17-1827 intersected 43.9 m grading 7.60 g/t gold, starting at 453.2 m drilled depth
DC17-1832 intersected 64.0 m grading 5.09 g/t gold, starting at 547.0 m drilled depth
DC17-1824 intersected 30.4 m grading 10.30 g/t gold, starting at 208.6 m drilled depth
Assay and geologic data will be incorporated into the geologic and resource model and ongoing
optimization work
“We are very encouraged by the latest drill results at Donlin Gold, some of which encompassed areas where
relatively little drilling had been previously done,” said Barrick President Kelvin Dushnisky. “The results are
further evidence of the significant potential of this deposit. We look forward to continuing to collaborate closely
with our partner, NOVAGOLD, to advance optimization work and permitting at this unique project.”
Greg Lang, NOVAGOLD’s President and Chief Executive Officer, added the following: “ Donlin Gold’s latest
drill results are better than expected, further demonstrating the incredibly robust quality of this exceptional
project. Beyond the distinctly significant high-grade intercepts encountered within the reserve pit, we are also
excited by the high grades identified outside the planned pit boundaries. With a history of growth through
drilling, these results are indeed indicative of the exceptionally strong resource potential that exists at Donlin
Gold. These results will be incorporated in the upcoming project optimization work being carried out by the
two owners. We can say with conviction that these are some of the finest intercepts any gold company has
produced recently - and in any jurisdiction1. As we look to complete the federal permitting process and
advance optimization work during 2018, we are encouraged by the opportunity for NOVAGOLD and Barrick to
develop the Donlin Gold project in a fiscally-disciplined manner, and to build a mine of truly generational
significance.”
Donlin Gold’s Distinctive Combination of True Value and Exceptional Growth Potential
Donlin Gold is expected to be one of the largest pure gold producing mines in the world while being located in
one of the safest jurisdictions in the world. In an industry where sizeable high-quality assets are few and far
between, and reserves are being depleted faster than they can be replaced, the Donlin Gold project remains a
1 Comparison based on reported drill results from the beginning of 2017 to present, sourced from SNL Metals & Mining, and the same significant
interval criteria as reported in this release. Total grade -thickness (g/t x m) from significant intervals in this program ranks in the top 5% of totals
reported from other properties during this time period.
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unique value proposition that has been advancing at a steady but sure pace up the value chain. With 39
million ounces of measured and indicated gold resources at an average grade of 2.24 grams per tonne 2,
Donlin Gold is almost four times the size of the peer group average 3 while enjoying nearly double the world
average grade4. The exploration potential, as evidenced by the planned pits occupying only three kilometers
of an eight-kilometer mineralized belt, is exceptional. All of these project attributes converge in Donlin Gold at
a time when no large discoveries have been made in years, average grades continue to fall, and resource
nationalism is rising to levels that threaten the existence of projects where the rule of law is a novelty. Alaska,
America’s second largest gold producer, offers jurisdictional appeal and stability with a healthy and
responsible mining industry. With scale and quality comes longevity — the project’s mine life is measured in
decades — which can provide resilience through multiple gold price cycles. For Calista Corporation and The
Kuskokwim Corporation, our Native Corporation partners and owners of Donlin Gold’s mineral and surface
rights, the project represents an opportunity to realize the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act’s vision
through their participation in the project’s diverse benefits. Historically, only a handful of operations have been
fortunate enough to benefit from such attributes, but fewer still have ever combined characteristics of size,
grade, production profile, low-cost structure, longevity, partnerships, safe jurisdiction and exploration potential.
The latter is especially important, as district scale exploration opportunities such as Donlin Gold are truly
rare.
Permitting Advancing as Planned
Permitting activities for the Donlin Gold project continue to advance on schedule toward the issuance of the
final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (the “Corps”), the lead
federal permitting agency, in the coming months. The Corps’ Record of Decision (ROD) is expected to follow
in the second half of 2018. Decisions on other key federal and state permits and approvals are expected to
occur concurrently with or shortly after the Corps’ ROD.
2017 Drill Program
The Donlin Gold drill program, executed from July to November last year, completed a total of 16 core holes
(7,040 meters). Locals from the Yukon-Kuskokwim region comprised 50% of the drill program workforce.
Mineralized intercepts encountered higher grades than predicted by previous modeling and thicknesses were
as expected. Drilling also intercepted high-grade mineralization at depth in the ACMA deposit in an area of
previously sparse drilling. Geochemical and structural data were gathered from targeted portions of the
deposit to support ongoing optimization. Table 1 below provides the drill hole orientations and depths. The
significant assay interval results are shown in Table 2 in the appendix. Links to two figures are also included
below, the first is a plan map with the location of the drill holes and the second is a vertical cross section view
of ACMA and Lewis with completed drill holes and a few highlighted grade intercepts.
FIGURE 1. Donlin Gold 2017 Drill Plan Map
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FIGURE 2. Donlin Gold Vertical Cross Section ACMA and Lewis Deposits
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2 Donlin Gold data as per the second updated feasibility study effective November 18, 2011, as amended January 20, 2012. Donlin Gold measured
resources of 8 Mt grading 2.52 g/t and indicated resources of 534 Mt grading 2.24 g/t, inclus ive of proven reserves of 8 Mt grading 2.32 g/t and
probable reserves of 497 Mt grading 2.08 g/t.
3 Comparison peer group of 15 projects based on large (2Moz P&P cut off), North/South American gold-focused development projects.
4 Comparison based on the 2016 average grade of open-pit and underground deposits with gold as primary commodity and over 1 Moz in measured
and indicated resources, sourced from SNL Metals & Mining.
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TABLE 1
Drill Hole Orientations and Depths
Hole Azimuth (°) Inclination (°) Depth (m)
DC17-1819 59 46 495.9
DC17-1820 57 52 450.2
DC17-1821 254 64 485.2
DC17-1822 71 70 505.1
DC17-1823 304 62 471.5
DC17-1824 25 84 426.7
DC17-1825 83 53 311.8
DC17-1826 94 54 199.0
DC17-1827 244 45 777.2
DC17-1828 314 78 482.7
DC17-1829 55 61 447.1
DC17-1830 287 54 396.5
DC17-1831 238 58 62.7
DC17-1832 237 56 767.2
DC17-1833 67 58 304.8
DC17-1834 60 62 456.3
* Note that azimuth and inclination values vary as each hole progresses. The stated values are hole averages,
rounded to the nearest degree.
QA/QC Procedures
The QA/QC procedures for the 2017 Donlin Gold drill program and sampling protocol were developed and
managed by Donlin Gold LLC (“Donlin Gold”) and overseen by NOVAGOLD and Barrick. The chain of
custody from the drill site to the sample preparation facility was continuously monitored. All samples are HQ -
diameter core, with the exception of the last 165 meters of hole DC17-1833, which was reduced to NQ-
diameter. Approximately 95% core recovery was achieved. Core was logged at site and transported to ALS
Limited’s Fairbanks, Alaska sample preparation facilities. At the ALS Fairbanks facility, core was cut by ALS
employees and sampled by Northern Associates, Inc., which was contracted by Donlin Gold. Samples were
primarily collected on two-meter lengths, with a minimum length of 0.5 meters and maximum length of three
meters. Sampled half-core was crushed in the Fairbanks ALS facility and pulverized in either Fairbanks or the
ALS lab in Reno, Nevada. Pulp samples were sent to the ALS labs in Reno or Vancouver, British Columbia
for gold assays and multi-element analysis. At least nine quality control samples (three blanks, three
standards, and three field duplicates) were inserted into each batch of 69 samples. The review of the quality
control samples did not indicate any bias or error.
Downhole directional surveys were completed on all holes by Boart Longyear drill operators, and collar
surveys were completed on all holes by Rowland Engineering Consultants.
Each of ALS Limited, Northern Associates Inc, Boart Longyear, and Rowland Engineering Consultants are
independent of Donlin Gold, NOVAGOLD, and Barrick.
Scientific and Technical Information
Some scientific and technical information contained herein with respect to the Donlin Gold project is derived
from the “Donlin Creek Gold Project Alaska, USA NI 43-101 Technical Report on Second Updated Feasibility
Study” prepared by AMEC with an effective date of November 18, 2011, as amended January 20, 2012 (the
“Second Updated Feasibility Study”). Kirk Hanson, P.E., Technical Director, Open Pit Mining, North America,
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(AMEC, Reno), and Gordon Seibel, R.M. SME, Principal Geologist, (AMEC, Reno) are the Qualifi ed Persons
responsible for the preparation of the independent technical report, each of whom are independent “qualified
persons” as defined by NI 43-101.
Clifford Krall, P.E., who is the Mine Engineering Manager for NOVAGOLD and a “qualified person” under
NI 43-101, has approved and verified the scientific and technical information related to the Donlin Gold project
contained in this press release.
NOVAGOLD Contacts:
Mélanie Hennessey
Vice President, Corporate Communications
Erin O’Toole
Senior Stakeholder Relations Specialist
604-669-6227 or 1-866-669-6227
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This press release includes certain “forward-looking information” and “forward-looking statements” (collectively “forward-looking
statements”) within the meaning of applicable securities legislation, including the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of
1995. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, included herein including, without limitation, the timing of permitting and
potential development of Donlin Gold, statements relating to NOVAGOLD’s future operating and financial performance, production
estimates are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are frequently, but not always, identified by words such as “expects”,
“anticipates”, “believes”, “intends”, “estimates”, “potential”, “possible”, and similar expressions, or statements that events, conditions, or
results “will”, “may”, “could”, or “should” occur or be achieved. These forward-looking statements may include statements regarding;
exploration potential of Donlin Gold; mine life and production estimates at Donlin Gold; perceived merit of properties; anticipated permitting
timeframes; exploration results and budgets; mineral reserve and resource estimates; work programs; capital expenditures; timelines;
strategic plans; benefits of the project; completion of transactions; market prices for precious and base metals; or other statements that are
not statements of fact. Forward-looking statements involve various risks and uncertainties. There can be no assurance that such statements
will prove to be accurate, and actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Important
factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from NOVAGOLD’s expectations include the uncertainties involving the
interpretation of the drill results, the need to obtain permits and governmental approvals; the need for additional financing to explore and
develop properties and availability of financing in the debt and capital markets; uncertainties involved in the interpretation of drilling results
and geological tests and the estimation of reserves and resources; the need for continued cooperation with Barrick Gold Corporation for the
continued exploration and development of the Donlin Gold property; the need for cooperation of government agencies and native groups in
the development and operation of properties; risks of construction and mining projects such as accidents, equipment breakdowns, bad
weather, non-compliance with environmental and permit requirements, unanticipated variation in geological structures, ore grades or
recovery rates; unexpected cost increases, which could include significant increases in estimated capital and operating costs; fluctuations in
metal prices and currency exchange rates; and other risk and uncertainties disclosed in NOVAGOLD’s Annual Report filed on Form 10-K for
the year-ended November 30, 2017 with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission, Canadian securities regulators, and in
other NOVAGOLD reports and documents filed with applicable securities regulatory authorities from time to time. NOVAGOLD’s forward-
looking statements reflect the beliefs, opinions and projections on the date the statements are made. NOVAGOLD assumes no obligation to
update the forward-looking statements of beliefs, opinions, projections, or other factors, should they change, except as required by law.
Cautionary Note to United States Investors
This press release has been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the securities laws in effect in Canada, which differ from the
requirements of U.S. securities laws. Unless otherwise indicated, all resource and reserve estimates included in this press release have
been prepared in accordance with Canadian National Instrument 43-101 Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects (“NI 43-101”) and
the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum (CIM)—CIM Definition Standards on Mineral Resources and Mineral Reserves,
adopted by the CIM Council, as amended (“CIM Definition Standards”). NI 43-101 is a rule developed by the Canadian Securities
Administrators which establishes standards for all public disclosure an issuer makes of scientific and technical information concerning
mineral projects. Canadian standards, including NI 43-101, differ significantly from the requirements of the United States Securities and
Exchange Commission (SEC), and resource and reserve information contained herein may not be comparable to similar information
disclosed by U.S. companies. In particular, and without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the term "resource” does not equate to the
term "reserves”. Under U.S. standards, mineralization may not be classified as a "reserve” unless the determination has been made that
the mineralization could be economically and legally produced or extracted at the time the reserve determination is made. The SEC's
disclosure standards normally do not permit the inclusion of information concerning "measured mineral resources”, "indicated mineral
resources” or "inferred mineral resources” or other descriptions of the amount of mineralization in mineral deposits that do not constitute
"reserves” by U.S. standards in documents filed with the SEC. Investors are cautioned not to assume that all or any part of “measured” or
“indicated resources” will ever be converted into “reserves”. Investors should also understand that "inferred mineral resources” have a
great amount of uncertainty as to their existence and great uncertainty as to their economic and legal feasibility. Under Canadian rules,
estimated "inferred mineral resources” may not form the basis of feasibility or pre-feasibility studies except in rare cases. Investors are
cautioned not to assume that all or any part of an "inferred mineral resource” exists or is economically or legally mineable. Disclosure of
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"contained ounces” in a resource is permitted disclosure under Canadian regulations; however, the SEC normally only permits issuers to
report mineralization that does not constitute "reserves” by SEC standards as in-place tonnage and grade without reference to unit
measures. The requirements of NI 43-101 for identification of "reserves” are also not the same as those of the SEC, and reserves
reported by NOVAGOLD in compliance with NI 43-101 may not qualify as "reserves” under SEC standards. Donlin Gold does not have
known reserves, as defined under SEC Industry Guide 7. Accordingly, information concerning mineral deposits set forth herein may not
be comparable with information made public by companies that report in accordance with U.S. standards.
APPENDIX
TABLE 2
2017 Donlin Gold Significant Assay Intervals
Hole ID Area From
(Meters)
To
(Meters)
Length
(Meters)
Au Grade (g/t)
DC17-1819 ACMA 27.00 30.98 3.98 3.21
DC17-1819 69.00 76.30 7.30 4.04
DC17-1819 122.00 139.50 17.50 10.98
including 130.00 134.85 4.85 34.43
DC17-1819 272.00 294.51 22.51 1.42
DC17-1819 307.33 339.72 32.39 1.89
DC17-1819 365.00 386.80 21.80 5.68
DC17-1819 394.58 400.00 5.42 3.93
DC17-1819 408.00 412.00 4.00 3.44
DC17-1819 418.00 431.00 13.00 8.74
including 423.39 429.00 5.61 13.33
DC17-1819 TOTAL 127.90 4.69
DC17-1820 ACMA 14.93 23.00 8.07 2.73
DC17-1820 30.00 37.00 7.00 9.17
including 32.00 36.00 4.00 10.63
DC17-1820 47.00 62.33 15.33 7.25
including 52.80 56.15 3.35 22.52
DC17-1820 208.00 230.00 22.00 2.96
DC17-1820 235.17 243.55 8.38 4.30
DC17-1820 294.90 298.10 3.20 1.76
DC17-1820 414.80 426.00 11.20 2.78
DC17-1820 TOTAL 75.18 4.46
DC17-1821 ACMA 5.90 10.14 4.24 6.98
DC17-1821 41.00 55.00 14.00 3.28
DC17-1821 63.00 67.00 4.00 1.31
DC17-1821 85.80 96.00 10.20 3.64
DC17-1821 143.00 151.48 8.48 1.37
DC17-1821 163.00 167.00 4.00 23.20
DC17-1821 182.00 197.00 15.00 2.68
DC17-1821 205.00 335.50 130.50 5.93
including 221.00 227.00 6.00 17.07
including 282.00 288.00 6.00 16.23
DC17-1821 342.00 381.00 39.00 9.34
including 344.00 347.90 3.90 13.50
including 362.00 379.00 17.00 12.62
DC17-1821 TOTAL 229.42 6.11
DC17-1822 ACMA 22.00 38.00 16.00 8.47
DC17-1822 44.20 56.20 12.00 4.19
DC17-1822 155.00 190.00 35.00 6.27
DC17-1822 203.00 212.00 9.00 12.18
DC17-1822 221.34 235.20 13.86 2.67
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Hole ID Area From
(Meters)
To
(Meters)
Length
(Meters)
Au Grade (g/t)
DC17-1822 243.60 264.00 20.40 4.19
DC17-1822 345.00 364.15 19.15 2.85
DC17-1822 457.00 461.00 4.00 1.60
DC17-1822 471.00 475.00 4.00 2.31
DC17-1822 495.30 499.82 4.52 2.16
DC17-1822 TOTAL 137.93 5.20
DC17-1823 Lewis 12.70 15.84 3.14 1.32
DC17-1823 48.00 55.57 7.57 1.20
DC17-1823 71.54 75.00 3.46 4.34
DC17-1823 96.84 102.00 5.16 3.75
DC17-1823 114.00 156.05 42.05 3.33
DC17-1823 198.00 219.00 21.00 7.72
including 209.00 213.00 4.00 23.65
DC17-1823 240.50 250.00 9.50 7.38
DC17-1823 373.00 381.00 8.00 2.49
DC17-1823 387.00 395.38 8.38 2.94
DC17-1823 TOTAL 108.26 4.29
DC17-1824 Lewis 68.00 78.00 10.00 2.60
DC17-1824 128.00 138.00 10.00 2.40
DC17-1824 208.57 239.00 30.43 10.30
including 225.00 233.00 8.00 30.33
DC17-1824 245.00 259.00 14.00 6.57
DC17-1824 271.00 275.98 4.98 2.26
DC17-1824 297.50 301.50 4.00 10.62
DC17-1824 313.50 323.00 9.50 5.94
including 313.50 316.99 3.49 13.58
DC17-1824 331.00 341.00 10.00 10.43
DC17-1824 372.00 377.00 5.00 3.81
DC17-1824 406.50 420.50 14.00 1.65
DC17-1824 TOTAL 111.91 6.36
DC17-1825 Lewis 10.05 25.00 14.95 8.50
including 14.00 17.00 3.00 29.37
DC17-1825 31.00 40.25 9.25 6.30
DC17-1825 60.00 87.50 27.50 2.55
DC17-1825 101.49 105.40 3.91 5.34
DC17-1825 146.50 153.00 6.50 4.53
DC17-1825 162.99 169.00 6.01 4.10
DC17-1825 183.00 215.00 32.00 4.76
DC17-1825 292.50 300.52 8.02 2.28
DC17-1825 TOTAL 108.14 4.63
DC17-1826 Lewis 3.65 7.31 3.66 4.22
DC17-1826 23.00 31.00 8.00 2.25
DC17-1826 39.00 50.08 11.08 2.32
DC17-1826 61.50 64.50 3.00 2.95
DC17-1826 166.00 170.00 4.00 5.05
DC17-1826 TOTAL 29.74 2.96
DC17-1827 ACMA 9.00 15.18 6.18 6.22
DC17-1827 95.00 103.00 8.00 1.60
DC17-1827 109.00 140.00 31.00 1.91
DC17-1827 168.05 180.72 12.67 5.04
DC17-1827 307.00 312.00 5.00 7.28
DC17-1827 416.20 428.00 11.80 6.31
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Hole ID Area From
(Meters)
To
(Meters)
Length
(Meters)
Au Grade (g/t)
DC17-1827 453.15 497.00 43.85 7.60
including 471.80 478.54 6.74 13.68
including 483.00 487.00 4.00 16.60
DC17-1827 502.10 507.49 5.39 2.26
DC17-1827 519.00 527.00 8.00 2.83
DC17-1827 573.50 580.64 7.14 3.17
DC17-1827 585.64 591.68 6.04 5.89
DC17-1827 613.17 621.43 8.26 6.33
DC17-1827 703.00 713.00 10.00 5.43
DC17-1827 TOTAL 163.33 5.01
DC17-1828 Lewis 37.00 56.00 19.00 2.02
DC17-1828 106.00 114.00 8.00 2.22
DC17-1828 134.00 137.00 3.00 1.03
DC17-1828 169.00 187.00 18.00 7.50
including 177.00 181.05 4.05 14.79
DC17-1828 193.03 197.00 3.97 13.97
DC17-1828 207.00 234.00 27.00 1.62
DC17-1828 246.00 264.00 18.00 2.56
DC17-1828 278.00 296.44 18.44 4.68
DC17-1828 TOTAL 115.41 3.69
DC17-1829 ACMA 301.75 317.00 15.25 5.39
DC17-1829 365.90 379.88 13.98 2.85
DC17-1829 390.95 396.84 5.89 6.93
DC17-1829 412.65 417.70 5.05 2.35
DC17-1829 TOTAL 40.17 4.35
DC17-1830 Lewis 133.00 143.00 10.00 4.45
DC17-1830 164.30 172.52 8.22 3.87
DC17-1830 188.50 207.00 18.50 2.64
DC17-1830 281.50 292.00 10.50 3.17
DC17-1830 299.75 304.90 5.15 2.65
DC17-1830 330.50 344.50 14.00 4.72
DC17-1830 362.00 379.78 17.78 3.30
DC17-1830 TOTAL 84.15 3.53
DC17-1831* ACMA 5.18 62.70 57.52 2.25
DC17-1831 TOTAL 57.52 2.25
DC17-1832 ACMA 6.00 104.55 98.55 2.38
DC17-1832 153.50 162.09 8.59 1.17
DC17-1832 167.50 171.70 4.20 2.36
DC17-1832 368.80 376.00 7.20 2.27
DC17-1832 465.00 469.00 4.00 4.20
DC17-1832 547.00 611.00 64.00 5.09
including 555.00 559.00 4.00 11.94
including 596.40 603.00 6.60 14.55
DC17-1832 624.90 636.00 11.10 2.97
DC17-1832 642.00 648.60 6.60 2.45
DC17-1832 680.70 684.70 4.00 2.29
DC17-1832 742.00 747.00 5.00 16.93
DC17-1832 TOTAL 213.24 3.54
DC17-1833 Lewis 27.68 39.50 11.82 1.28
DC17-1833 47.50 51.50 4.00 2.39
DC17-1833 57.50 82.00 24.50 1.74
DC17-1833 122.00 130.00 8.00 2.76
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Hole ID Area From
(Meters)
To
(Meters)
Length
(Meters)
Au Grade (g/t)
DC17-1833 140.21 148.00 7.79 6.37
DC17-1833 204.00 210.00 6.00 4.52
DC17-1833 240.00 244.00 4.00 2.16
DC17-1833 290.00 294.00 4.00 6.00
DC17-1833 TOTAL 70.11 2.84
DC17-1834 ACMA 322.00 326.00 4.00 5.98
DC17-1834 357.53 396.75 39.22 7.20
Including 365.00 372.38 7.38 15.72
DC17-1834 TOTAL 43.22 7.09
Significant intervals represent drilled intervals and not necessarily true thickness of mineralization. Mineralized
intervals meet or exceed 3 meters in length above 1 g/t. A maximum of 4 meters of continuous dilution (< 1
g/t) is permitted. Drill hole 1831 was abandoned and re-drilled in close proximity as 1832.