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Drill Results

Eagle Plains Reports up to 427g/t Au at the Pine Channel Gold Project, Saskatchewan

Cash-Rich Project Generator Regains 100% Control of Pine Channel Amid Bonanza Gold Samples

By The Northwire Desk — AI Analysis Jan 15, 2026 · 07:00 EPL · 0.165 Eagle Plains Resources Ltd.
Executive Summary

The most recent news release (January 15, 2026) reports high-grade surface rock sampling results from the 100%-owned Pine Channel Gold Project in Saskatchewan. Highlights include grab samples grading up to 427 g/t Au and 11 of 64 samples returning over 3 g/t Au. Crucially, the company has regained 100% interest in the project following the termination of an option agreement by Apogee Minerals Ltd in late 2025. Management has initiated a permit application for a Q2 2026 drill program at Pine Channel, adding to already approved Q1 2026 drill programs at George Lake (Critical Metals) and Dufferin West (Uranium).

Material Impact

This news is materially positive for three reasons: - Project Consolidation: By regaining 100% control of Pine Channel just as "bonanza" grades are identified, Eagle Plains captures the full upside of any discovery without dilution from a partner, or is positioned to re-option the project at a much higher entry price. - Grade Intensity: While grab samples are selective, a 427 g/t Au result is significantly higher than historical averages and indicates a high-grade "nuggety" system that warrants immediate drilling. - Operational Velocity: The company is transitioning from a passive project generator to an active driller in 2026, with three distinct projects (Gold, Critical Metals, Uranium) seeing drill activity in the first half of the year. This provides multiple "shots on goal" for a discovery.

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Company Overview

Eagle Plains Resources (EPL) is a project generator with a portfolio of over 25 projects in Western Canada. Their business model involves acquiring properties, conducting early-stage exploration via their wholly-owned subsidiary TerraLogic Exploration, and then optioning properties to partners. - Flagship Project: Currently Pine Channel (Gold) and George Lake (Critical Metals). - Secondary Assets: A massive portfolio of Uranium projects (Uranium City area) and various NSR royalties.

Read the original news release →

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