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LUG 81.27 +2.4% ETG 2.65 +1.1% ARIC 0.860 +2.4% ABC 0.020 +0.0% WEC 0.010 +0.0% NTB 0.020 +0.0% URC 3.83 −8.2% BEX 0.085 +6.2% SUM 1.32 +0.0% FMN 0.270 +10.2% PHNM 0.405 +12.5% HDRO 1.11 −6.7% PWM 0.620 −1.6% LIO 0.155 +10.7% NTH 0.160 +1.6% ELEF 0.120 −4.0% LUG 81.27 +2.4% ETG 2.65 +1.1% ARIC 0.860 +2.4% ABC 0.020 +0.0% WEC 0.010 +0.0% NTB 0.020 +0.0% URC 3.83 −8.2% BEX 0.085 +6.2% SUM 1.32 +0.0% FMN 0.270 +10.2% PHNM 0.405 +12.5% HDRO 1.11 −6.7% PWM 0.620 −1.6% LIO 0.155 +10.7% NTH 0.160 +1.6% ELEF 0.120 −4.0%
Drill Results

Domestic Metals samples up to 102 g/t Au at Smart Creek

By The Northwire Desk — AI Analysis Jan 08, 2026 · 19:54 DMCU · 0.33 Domestic Metals Corp.
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Executive Summary

  • Domestic Metals Corp. reported high-grade surface sampling results from its 2025 summer/fall field campaign at the Smart Creek project in Montana, identifying significant gold, copper, and silver mineralization.
  • The company identified new high-grade targets and expanded existing ones, with assay results including up to 102 g/t Au, 23% Cu, and 3,810 g/t Ag.
  • The company plans to deploy a targeted geophysics program (MT/IP) followed by a diamond drill program scheduled for Q1 2026.

Key Details

  • Sample Program: 310 surface samples analyzed from the summer/fall 2025 campaign designed to characterize known zones, refine drill targets, and identify new areas.
  • Highlight High-Grade Assays:
    • Sample G019007: 102 g/t Au.
    • Sample G019235: 74.7 g/t Au, 13.8% Cu, and 3,810 g/t Ag.
    • Sample G019001: 30.4 g/t Au.
    • Sample G019353: 26.6 g/t Au.
    • Sample G019225: 23.1% Cu and 424 g/t Ag.
    • Sample G019031: 19.65% Cu and 458 g/t Ag.
    • Sample G019038: 19.05% Cu and 582 g/t Ag.
  • Statistical Summary of 310 Samples:
    • 39 samples exceeded 0.5 g/t Au.
    • 43 samples exceeded 1% Cu.
    • 35 samples exceeded 30 g/t Ag.
    • 31 samples exceeded 0.1% Zn.
  • Target Expansion: All known targets (Sunrise Mine, Smart Creek, Radio Tower, Exotic Cu) were significantly expanded based on the 2025 results.
  • Geological Context: The project is prospective for porphyry copper, carbonate replacement deposits (CRD), skarn, and exotic copper deposits. The area is underlain by Helena Fm silty limestones, which are reactive trap rocks for CRD style deposits.
  • Joint Venture Status: Smart Creek is a joint venture with Rio Tinto (Rio retains 40%). Rio previously drilled ~26 of 40 permitted sites; at the Smart Creek target, Rio returned 109.73m at 0.75% Cu, including 89m of 0.97% Cu (SMCR0022).
  • Future Plans: Data from novel sampling techniques (UV light, short-wave infrared, portable XRF) is under review. A geophysics program will precede diamond drilling scheduled for Q1 2026.
  • Technical Verification: Data reviewed and approved by Daniel MacNeil, PGeo, who detected no significant QA/QC issues.
  • Laboratory Methods: Samples analyzed by ALS Labs in Reno, Nev. Gold analyzed by 30-gram fire assay with AA finish. Overlimits evaluated via specific methods.

Notable Quotes

  • "The 2025 field campaign was a success. These are the highest-grade field samples results I have ever been presented with in my career. In my experience, these kinds of returns are harbingers of major economic discoveries." — Gord Neal, CEO
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