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GLDN 0.055 +0.0% BRON 0.040 +0.0% BTO 5.43 −0.7% ESK 0.365 −2.7% AUMN 0.275 +0.0% GGX 0.040 +0.0% S 0.155 +29.2% NNX 0.035 +0.0% ABX 51.90 −0.6% TTS 2.40 −4.0% FCI 0.400 −9.1% GR 0.075 +0.0% AII 23.38 +12.4% TUNG 1.72 +1.8% LGO 1.01 −2.9% EMM 0.080 +0.0% GLDN 0.055 +0.0% BRON 0.040 +0.0% BTO 5.43 −0.7% ESK 0.365 −2.7% AUMN 0.275 +0.0% GGX 0.040 +0.0% S 0.155 +29.2% NNX 0.035 +0.0% ABX 51.90 −0.6% TTS 2.40 −4.0% FCI 0.400 −9.1% GR 0.075 +0.0% AII 23.38 +12.4% TUNG 1.72 +1.8% LGO 1.01 −2.9% EMM 0.080 +0.0%
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Dios Completed 2026 Follow-Up Diamond Drilling on AU33 Gold Project

Dios Exploration completed initial Heberto drilling, though assay delays and capital shortfalls limit the project's near-term upside potential.

By The Northwire Desk — AI Analysis Jun 11, 2026 · 08:54 DOS · 0.03 Dios Exploration Inc.
Executive Summary
  • Dios Exploration completed 2,024 metres of diamond drilling across 10 NQ holes on its wholly-owned AU33 property in May 2026.
  • Drilling primarily targeted the Heberto Gold zone extents, with one exploratory hole drilled 7 km NE.
  • Preliminary core logging identified metric to several-meter mineralized silicified, potassic-altered shear zones containing pyrite, magnetite, and quartz-biotite veins.
  • Geological observations note strong similarities to historical Heberto mineralization (2015-2017).
  • 3D modeling indicates continuous, shallow-dipping gold zones that may eventually be amenable to small open pit mining.
  • Full assay results are pending and will be reported in batches.
  • The company previously secured ATI authorizations and completed a high-resolution drone magnetic survey to define these targets.
Material Impact
  • This is a routine operational update confirming the completion of the planned ~2,000m drill program announced in March and April 2026.
  • The news is in line with previous expectations and does not contain new assay data or resource estimates.
  • Preliminary geological observations are positive but unverified by laboratory results; the "small open pit" comment is speculative without metallurgical testing or economic modeling.
  • The market impact is neutral to slightly positive as it confirms execution, but the lack of assay data limits immediate price appreciation.
  • No earnings or financial results are disclosed; this is purely an exploration progress update.
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Company Overview
  • Dios Exploration is a junior gold explorer focused on the James Bay region of Quebec.
  • Flagship project: AU33 property, hosting the Heberto Gold discovery.
  • Located 50 km south of the world-class Eleonore mine and 20 km west of the Clearwater deposit.
  • The property is year-round road accessible and adjacent to Eastmain1 hydropower facilities.
  • Historical drilling (2015-2017) reported intercepts such as 3.65 g/t Au over 13m and 2.13 g/t Au over 22.9m.
  • No formal mineral resource or reserve estimates have been disclosed to date.
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