The Vancouver‑based junior explorer Nevada Sunrise Metals Corporation revisited legacy drill material from the Griffon Gold Mine Project and produced confirmatory geochemistry that strengthens the case for additional exploration. In a focused resampling campaign completed in 2026, the company reanalyzed 205 residual pulps from four historical holes, representing about 305 metres of reverse circulation cuttings, using a 52‑element suite to look beyond gold and map a broader geochemical footprint.
This work replicated key gold intercepts reported by Fremont Gold Ltd. in 2026 and, critically, detected a coherent assemblage of pathfinder elements—including arsenic, antimony, mercury, thallium and tellurium—that align with the geochemical signature of Carlin‑type deposits. Those anomalous element concentrations create vectors that the company will use to refine drill targeting and prioritize drill pads for the proposed 2026 program.
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Resampling results and what they mean
The most significant confirmation came from historical hole GF20‑3, collared within the unmined Anvil Zone adjacent to Hammer Ridge. Nevada Sunrise’s 2026 reanalysis returned 1.013 g/t gold over 50.2 metres (from 25.9 to 79.2 metres), closely matching Fremont’s July 2026 report of 1.05 g/t over the same interval. Within that interval the company identified higher grade shoots, including 1.97 g/t gold over 10.7 metres and a peak of 3.09 g/t gold over 1.5 metres, providing a clearer picture of the near‑surface oxide mineralization and the continuity of mineralized zones.
GF20‑3 geochemical fingerprint
Alongside the gold values, reanalysis of GF20‑3 showed strong correlation between gold and elevated levels of arsenic, antimony, mercury, thallium and tellurium. These elements are commonly used as pathfinder elements to vector toward Carlin‑style mineralization. The company notes that widely accepted anomalous thresholds—such as arsenic >98 ppm, mercury >1.2 ppm, antimony >20 ppm and thallium >1.2 ppm—were exceeded in several samples, indicating an alteration halo and highlighting prospective corridors for follow‑up drilling.
Other holes and peripheral alteration
Reanalysis of GF20‑2 reproduced the lower but continuous gold results (approximately 0.30 g/t over 30.5 metres with higher subintervals including 0.68 g/t over 7.7 metres and a peak of 0.954 g/t over 1.5 metres). In contrast, two additional holes (GF20‑1 and GF20‑7B) returned limited gold but displayed strong alteration and anomalous pathfinder chemistry, suggesting they sampled the peripheral alteration zone of a mineralized system rather than its core. Together, these patterns form a spatial geochemical framework useful for target prioritization.
Project context and permitting
The Griffon project sits inside the prolific Battle Mountain‑Eureka Gold Belt, about 50 kilometres southwest of Ely, Nevada, and comprises 89 unpatented mineral claims covering roughly 1,780 acres (720 hectares). Nevada Sunrise holds rights to acquire a 100% interest in Griffon (see company news release dated February 20, 2026). Griffon previously produced oxide gold from two open pits between 1998 and 1999, with reported production of 62,661 ounces before an early closure in 1999, when the average gold price was approximately US$278 per ounce.
On the regulatory front, the company submitted a Plan of Operations to the United States Forest Service in late September 2026 to describe proposed surface disturbance and drilling for 2026. The Plan relies on historically permitted drill sites initially approved by the USFS in 2013 following biological and archaeological surveys. As of February 2026, Nevada Sunrise has received correspondence indicating USFS comments are forthcoming, and the company awaits formal feedback before mobilizing field crews.
Analytical methods, quality control and next steps
Resampling was overseen by a senior geological consultant and the data were reviewed by the company’s Qualified Person, Robert Allender Jr, CPG, SME, consistent with NI 43‑101 standards. Samples were analyzed at American Assay Labs in Sparks, Nevada, using Four Acid digestion followed by ICP‑OES and ICP‑MS for multi‑element geochemistry, while gold determinations were completed by Fire Assay. These procedures provide robust multi‑element information that management plans to integrate with an AI‑driven review completed by VRIFY Technology Inc. (see the company’s December 18, 2026 release) to refine drill targets.
Nevada Sunrise intends to use the combined gold and pathfinder element dataset to guide selection of drill collars for the proposed 2026 program, focusing on corridors where anomalous geochemistry and alteration overlap. Management emphasizes that historical data were generated by third parties and that published historical results have not been independently verified beyond the resampling program; forward‑looking exploration plans remain subject to permitting outcomes and further technical work.
Forward‑looking statements
The release of these resampling results contains forward‑looking statements about planned exploration and expectations. Actual outcomes may differ due to technical, regulatory, market and operational risks. Nevada Sunrise disclaims any obligation to update forward‑looking information except as required by law.
