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LUN 33.59 −2.5% NTR 94.27 −1.8% LALI 0.055 −8.3% SCD 0.170 +0.0% HWY 0.370 +0.0% FCI 0.385 +1.3% GGAU 0.180 −5.3% KIRO 0.650 +1.6% LBNK 0.430 +0.0% BARU 0.040 +0.0% VCU 1.09 −4.4% NOBL 0.095 −5.0% SHL 0.355 +0.0% MTS 0.130 +0.0% FYL 0.090 +0.0% NUAG 5.55 +1.8% LUN 33.59 −2.5% NTR 94.27 −1.8% LALI 0.055 −8.3% SCD 0.170 +0.0% HWY 0.370 +0.0% FCI 0.385 +1.3% GGAU 0.180 −5.3% KIRO 0.650 +1.6% LBNK 0.430 +0.0% BARU 0.040 +0.0% VCU 1.09 −4.4% NOBL 0.095 −5.0% SHL 0.355 +0.0% MTS 0.130 +0.0% FYL 0.090 +0.0% NUAG 5.55 +1.8%
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Emergent Metals Corp. Reports Positive Drill Results From West Santa Fe, NV

Emergent Transitions to Royalty-Heavy Model as Partner Drilling Validates Nevada Assets

By The Northwire Desk — AI Analysis Feb 23, 2026 · 07:30 EMR · 0.095 Emergent Metals Corp.
Executive Summary

The most recent news (Feb 23, 2026) reports the first assay results from a maiden drilling program at the West Santa Fe Property in Nevada, conducted by partner Lahontan Gold Corp. Key intercepts include 48.8m at 0.39g/t Au and 38.4g/t Ag. While the grades are relatively low, the mineralization is near-surface (starting at 19m) and confirms the presence of a gold-silver system over a 500m by 350m area. This follows a series of strategic moves by Emergent to monetize its portfolio, including the sale of the Golden Arrow property to Fairchild Gold and the York Claims to Lahontan.

Material Impact

The news is Routine - Positive. - Validation of Model: It confirms Emergent’s strategy of letting partners fund high-risk exploration while Emergent retains upside through royalties and shareholdings. - Resource Potential: The intercepts are wide but low-grade. While not "game-changing" in isolation, they prove the West Santa Fe property hosts a significant mineralized footprint that Lahontan is actively expanding. - Financial De-risking: Emergent is not paying for this drilling. The results increase the value of the 2% NSR Emergent holds on the property and the $1.8M in potential cash/share payments from the option agreement. - Comparison to Expectations: The results are in line with a "maiden" program—identifying a system rather than defining a high-grade core.

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Company Overview

Emergent Metals is a "prospect generator" focused on Nevada and Quebec. - Flagship Status: Following the sale of Golden Arrow, the New York Canyon (Copper) and West Santa Fe (Gold/Silver) properties are the primary value drivers. - Business Model: The company acquires distressed or undervalued assets, adds value through data synthesis/initial drilling, and then options or sells them to larger partners while retaining Net Smelter Return (NSR) royalties.

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