Eminent Gold Expands Nevada Drilling Program at Otis Target

Event summary

  • Eminent Gold Corp. has contracted Alford Drilling LLC for a 5,000-10,000 meter reverse circulation (RC) drill program at the Otis target within the Hot Springs Range Project.
  • Drilling is scheduled to commence around April 15, 2026, and will focus on expanding known mineralization and testing new areas.
  • The program will utilize photon assaying for faster and more environmentally friendly results.
  • Previous drilling at Otis yielded a significant intercept of 9.2 meters grading 3.2 g/t Au.
  • Shaker leach tests indicate the mineralization is of the oxide type, potentially supporting a future oxide resource.

The big picture

Eminent Gold’s focus on the Getchell Trend, a prolific gold-producing region in Nevada, positions it to benefit from renewed investor interest in North American gold exploration. The shift to RC drilling and photon assaying reflects a broader industry trend towards faster, more cost-effective exploration techniques. The company’s success hinges on translating initial drill results into a commercially viable resource.

What we're watching

Drilling Efficiency
The adoption of photon assaying could significantly reduce turnaround times, but its reliability and cost-effectiveness at scale remain to be proven.
Resource Potential
The identification of oxide mineralization raises the possibility of a lower-cost processing route, but the extent and grade of the oxide zone will determine its economic viability.
Exploration Expansion
Eminent’s stated plans to expand exploration to the Eden target and the Celts Project will test the company’s financial resources and operational capacity.

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