Numerous high-grade intercepts have been reported within the broad zones of mineralization. Mineralization at Golden Summit occurs in three main forms, a) intrusive hosted quartz-sulfide stockwork veinlets (such as the Dolphin), b) auriferous quartz-sulfide veins (historic underground mines), and c) shear-hosted gold-bearing veinlets. All three types are part of a large-scale intrusive-related gold system on the property with the Dolphin intrusive as the apparent source of the mineralization. The 2022 program will include further infill drilling to delineate the area to the south of the Cleary Vein Swarm and the area between the Dolphin and the Cleary where previous high-grade intercepts were reported. In addition, drill testing will also be undertaken on other areas of the project that have the potential to host additional mineralization.
The 2020-2021 drilling results will be incorporated into an updated mineral resource estimate later in 2022.
Drill cores are logged, photographed, and cut in half using a diamond saw, with one-half placed in sealed bags for preparation and subsequent geochemical analyses by ALS Global Ltd and Bureau Veritas, with sample preparation carried out in Fairbanks with subsequent studies performed primarily using their Vancouver, Reno and Hermosillo, Mexico facilities. Freegold will continue to report assays as they are finalized. A sample quality control/quality assurance program is in place. Commercial assaying remains extremely slow because of COVID. Freegold and other explorers worldwide are continuing to experience significant delay.
Drill Plan Map
https://freegoldventures.com/site/assets/files/2194/2021_drill_plan_map_nr_121621.pdf
Freegold will continue to operate a full-service camp at Golden Summit with stringent COVID–19 protocols in place.
https://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/December2021/16/c8720.html