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WHN 0.375 −2.6% LME 0.140 +3.7% AAUC 30.49 +5.3% GGM 0.040 +14.3% FDY 6.18 +3.2% MOG 0.640 +3.2% NEXM 3.20 +1.3% NCAU 0.330 +3.1% LUC 0.160 +0.0% BTR 0.140 +0.0% SMRV 0.200 −16.7% BIG 0.880 +3.5% URC 3.89 +0.0% ATY 0.250 −2.0% NRM 0.075 +7.1% WMS 0.040 +0.0% WHN 0.375 −2.6% LME 0.140 +3.7% AAUC 30.49 +5.3% GGM 0.040 +14.3% FDY 6.18 +3.2% MOG 0.640 +3.2% NEXM 3.20 +1.3% NCAU 0.330 +3.1% LUC 0.160 +0.0% BTR 0.140 +0.0% SMRV 0.200 −16.7% BIG 0.880 +3.5% URC 3.89 +0.0% ATY 0.250 −2.0% NRM 0.075 +7.1% WMS 0.040 +0.0%
Drill Results

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

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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).

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