Blue Star Reports Nutaaq Field and Drill Results Including 7.31 g/t Gold Over 5.7 Metres
Executive Summary
- Blue Star Gold reports initial drill results from the 2025 Nutaaq trend program, highlighting multiple high‑grade gold intercepts, including a 2.79 m interval of 4.33 g/t Au and a 5.70 m interval averaging 7.31 g/t Au (including 1.80 m at 21.1 g/t Au).
- Surface grab samples from the same trend returned exceptionally high grades up to 115.5 g/t Au, underscoring significant near‑surface mineralization potential.
- The company plans an expanded 2026 drill program to test the full ~1.6 km strike length of the Nutaaq trend and further evaluate EM‑identified targets.
Key Details
- Drill Hole 25UND‑002:
- 2.79 m @ 4.33 g/t Au from 54.14 m depth (quartz vein in greywacke).
- 7.97 m @ 1.40 g/t Au from 81.9 m depth (quartz veining in gabbro).
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5.70 m @ 7.31 g/t Au, including 1.80 m @ 21.1 g/t Au, from 105 m depth (quartz veining in gabbro).
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Drill Hole 25UND‑001: Intercepted 1.5 m @ 0.79 g/t Au within basalt; early gabbro‑sediment contact suggests structural complexity.
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Surface Grab Samples (parallel to Nutaaq trend, ~150 m SE of target):
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Assays of 115.5 g/t Au, 115.0 g/t Au, 10.05 g/t Au and 3.23 g/t Au.
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Alone Vein Surface Samples (E‑SE end of trend):
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6.64 g/t Au and 12.15 g/t Au confirmed.
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Trend Extension: Drilling extended the Nutaaq trend ~335 m west‑northwest of the Gnu Zone, confirming a minimum target length of 1,600 m.
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Geophysical Context: Loupe EM surveys identified “bullseye” anomalies correlating with high‑grade quartz‑vein mineralization; EM data collected in 2024 and expanded in 2025.
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Future Plans (2026):
- Robust drill program targeting the full 1.6 km Nutaaq trend, focusing on untested EM anomalies and surface grab hotspots.
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Winter data review to refine target selection and drilling schedule.
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QA/QC Procedures: Samples processed by ALS Geochemistry (Yellowknife) and ALS Canada Inc. (North Vancouver) using fire‑assay with atomic absorption finish; high‑grade samples (>10 g/t Au) re‑analyzed with gravimetric finish.
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Qualified Person: Darren Lindsay, P.Geo., Vice President Exploration, has reviewed and approved the technical information per NI 43‑101.
Notable Quotes
“Continued groundwork along the Nutaaq trend consistently presents the exploration team with additional targets to build on the Gnu Zone resource,” – Grant Ewing, CEO, Blue Star Gold Corp.
“The high‑grade gold grabs at surface, along with untested geophysical anomalies, suggest that there is potential to build additional resource ounces along the 1.6‑kilometre‑long trend.” – Grant Ewing