Northwire Canada EditionTuesday, August 4, 2026
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FAIR 0.050 +0.0% ELR 0.345 +0.0% LMCU 8.77 +0.0% MKA 0.720 +0.0% SCD 0.160 +0.0% TECK 84.36 +0.0% SAGA 0.435 +0.0% BZ 3.16 +0.0% FFM 1.68 +0.0% LOD 0.335 +0.0% AEC 5.52 +0.0% ORV 1.88 +0.0% MCM 0.300 +0.0% GAMA 0.075 +0.0% AIR 0.050 +0.0% LUN 34.71 +0.0% FAIR 0.050 +0.0% ELR 0.345 +0.0% LMCU 8.77 +0.0% MKA 0.720 +0.0% SCD 0.160 +0.0% TECK 84.36 +0.0% SAGA 0.435 +0.0% BZ 3.16 +0.0% FFM 1.68 +0.0% LOD 0.335 +0.0% AEC 5.52 +0.0% ORV 1.88 +0.0% MCM 0.300 +0.0% GAMA 0.075 +0.0% AIR 0.050 +0.0% LUN 34.71 +0.0%
Drill Results

8.4 Meters at 50 g/t AuEq Drilled at Great Pacific Gold's Wild Dog Project

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Executive Summary

  • Great Pacific Gold reported a standout intercept at Hole WDG‑08: 8.4 m @ 49.9 g/t AuEq (including 3.8 m @ 105 g/t AuEq) from 154 m depth, representing one of the highest‑grade discoveries in PNG this year.
  • The expanded Phase 1 diamond drill program now totals 28 holes and is slated to continue into early 2026, with additional high‑grade results already observed at the Sinivit target and ongoing work on the adjacent Magiabe porphyry.
  • Assay results for Hole WDG‑09 (≈60 m north of WDG‑08) are pending; re‑assays of WDG‑04 show increased copper grades, further underscoring the polymetallic nature of the Wild Dog corridor.

Key Details

  • Hole WDG‑08 intercept: 8.4 m @ 49.9 g/t AuEq (46.5 g/t Au, 1.7 % Cu, 66.3 g/t Ag); includes a bonanza zone of 3.8 m @ 105 g/t AuEq (93.3 g/t Au, 6.6 % Cu, 142 g/t Ag).
  • Additional high‑grade intervals in WDG‑08:
  • 0.8 m @ 322 g/t Au (94 g/t Cu) from 157–157.8 m.
  • 8 m @ 1.95 g/t AuEq from 180–188 m.
  • Sinivit target progress: 9 of 28 planned holes completed (1,214 m drilled); Hole WDG‑10 is currently being stepped out 100 m north of WDG‑09.
  • Pending results: Assay data for Hole WDG‑09 (≈60 m north of WDG‑08) expected soon.
  • Re‑assay update: Hole WDG‑04 re‑analysis shows higher copper concentrations than previously reported (details in Table 2).
  • Program scope: Phase 1 commenced May 2025; total planned drilling 5,000 m across 28 holes, extending into early 2026.
  • Geophysical context: MobileMT data highlight a 15 km epithermal vein corridor with potential for a major porphyry copper‑gold system adjacent to the veins (analogue: Wafi‑Golpu).
  • QA/QC: Core samples processed by Intertek Minerals Ltd. (ISO 9001); fire assay and multi‑element MS48 analyses performed; QA/QC protocols met tolerance limits.
  • Qualified Person: Callum Spink, VP Exploration, MAIG, NI 43‑101 Qualified Person.

Notable Quotes

“Hole WDG‑08 has delivered one of the best exploration hits in PNG in recent years… The combination of multi‑ounce gold with significant copper and silver credits confirms the presence of a robust polymetallic vein structure.” – Callum Spink, Vice President Exploration

“The Sinivit target continues to generate high‑grade near‑surface mineralized intercepts… With both high‑grade and district‑scale potential, the Wild Dog epithermal target could host a major gold‑copper deposit.” – Greg McCunn, CEO & Director

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