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Drill Results

Independence Gold gets OK to return to 3Ts after fire

By The Northwire Desk — AI Analysis Sep 29, 2025 · 11:45 IGO · 0.173 Independence Gold Corp.
IGO · Price

Executive Summary

  • Evacuation order for the 3Ts project lifted; an advanced team will return this week to assess site conditions and prepare for resumption of exploration.
  • Fire protection measures successfully safeguarded camp infrastructure, core storage, and drill cores during the Tsetzi Lake wildfire.
  • An updated mineral resource estimate (MRE) is now expected in Q4 2025 due to assay result delays, with potential inclusion of newly discovered veins.

Key Details

  • Site Access: Permission granted for an advanced team to return to the 3Ts project (31 claims, ~35,486 ha) this week to evaluate power, water, and road conditions.
  • Fire Overview: Tsetzi Lake wildfire ignited 27 Aug 2025; merged with Blackwater Fire, burning a total of 9,296 ha before containment by B.C. Wildfire Service.
  • Camp Protection: Core storage facilities remained intact; fire suppression systems protected the camp and drill core inventory.
  • Immediate Exploration Activities:
  • Resume soil sampling and mapping grids interrupted by the fire.
  • Continue archaeological studies with local First Nations partners.
  • Re‑establish wildlife and water monitoring stations to maintain environmental baselines.
  • Infrastructure Checks Planned: Inspection of power and water systems; assessment of access roads widened during firefighting efforts; evaluation of crew and equipment safety for return.
  • Mineral Resource Estimate Update:
  • Current MRE (completed 2022) – 4,469,297 t at 3.64 g/t Au and 96.26 g/t Ag (cut‑off 0.4 g/t AuEq pit, 2.0 g/t AuEq underground).
  • Contains 522,330 oz Au, 13,831,415 oz Ag (678,156 AuEq oz).
  • Updated MRE now expected Q4 2025; will incorporate newly discovered Larry, Johnny, and Ian veins alongside existing Ted‑Mint and Tommy vein systems.
  • Qualified Person: Andy Randell, P.Geo., independent consultant, reviewed technical information per NI 43‑101.

Notable Quotes

“At the height of the Tsetzi Lake fire, there were more than 100 personnel on the ground, supported by aerial resources, heavy equipment and specialized structural protection teams. Their coordinated response was critical to safeguarding both our camp, drill core and the surrounding environment,” – Randy Turner, President & CEO, Independence Gold Corp.

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