Athena Gold samples up to 5,980 g/t Ag at Excelsior

Executive Summary
- Athena Gold reports high‑grade silver, gold, copper, antimony and other polymetallic results from Mammoth Minerals’ sampling of the Blue Dick trend at the Excelsior Springs project in Nevada.
- The mineralized zone now extends 2.9 km along strike with multiple intercepts exceeding several hundred grams per tonne Ag and several g/t Au, indicating a potentially significant high‑grade target.
- Ongoing work includes petrophysical analysis, high‑resolution magnetic surveying, lidar topography, and continued diamond drilling on the adjacent Buster gold trend.
Key Details
- Sampling Highlights (Blue Dick Trend):
- C110873 – 5,980 g/t Ag, 7.65 g/t Au, 0.66 % Sb, 0.55 % Cu, 3.85 % Pb
- C110877 – 4,160 g/t Ag, 4.7 g/t Au, 0.36 % Sb, 0.61 % Cu
- C110866 – 674 g/t Ag, 4.4 g/t Au, 0.18 % Sb
- C110888 – 363 g/t Ag, 5.91 g/t Au, 5.76 % Zn
- C110892 – 178 g/t Ag, 10.25 g/t Au, 1.58 % Pb, 2.41 % Zn
- C23912 – 42.1 g/t Au, 35 g/t Ag
- C23945 – 17.85 g/t Au, 106 g/t Ag
- C23903 – 13.8 % Cu, 0.57 g/t Au
-
C239308 – 338 g/t Ag, 8.07 % Cu, >20 % Pb, 1.55 g/t Au
-
Zone Extension: Sampling expands the mineralized zone to a 2.9‑km strike length along the Blue Dick trend.
-
Petrophysical Work: Ongoing analysis to define optimal geophysical targeting methods for future drilling.
-
Ground Disturbances Identified: Multiple pits and adits located along strike; further reconnaissance sampling and mapping planned.
-
Geophysical & Mapping Activities:
- High‑resolution magnetic coverage being processed; results expected in coming weeks.
-
Project‑wide lidar survey completed, delivering detailed topography for historic mine mapping.
-
Drilling Update: Diamond drilling continues on the Buster gold trend; several sample batches have been submitted for assay.
-
Qualified Persons Statement: Technical information reviewed and approved by Benjamin Kuzmich, P.Geo., Vice‑President of Exploration, Athena Gold (NI 43‑101 qualified person).
Notable Quotes
(No direct quotes provided in the release.)