Canagold Drills 30.46% Antimony (Sb) and 49.10 Gold (Au) over 1.21m; Within 13.2m Averaging 3.83% Sb and 19.38 Au at New Polaris
The completed 14-hole program intersected multiple mineralized zones, with assays reported for five holes.
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Canagold Resources (CRCUF) reported assays from five drill holes targeting antimony mineralization at its wholly owned New Polaris Gold Project.
Hole NP26-01 returned 3.83% antimony and 19.38 grams per tonne gold over 13.20 metres, including 1.21 metres grading 30.46% antimony and 49.10 grams per tonne gold. NP26-02 returned 3.90% antimony and 14.97 grams per tonne gold over 6.06 metres; NP26-03 returned 3.30% antimony and 15.08 grams per tonne gold over 3.91 metres. The completed program drilled 7,277 metres in 14 holes and intersected multiple mineralized zones. Canagold sees potential to expand antimony and gold resources and for antimony to contribute to the project's economics.
Positive
- Minor pointNP26-01 intersected 13.20 metres at 3.83% antimony and 19.38 g/t gold, including higher-grade mineralization.
- Minor pointNP26-01's included interval graded 30.46% antimony and 49.10 g/t gold over 1.21 metres.
- Minor pointNP26-02 intersected 6.06 metres at 3.90% antimony and 14.97 g/t gold.
- Minor pointNP26-02's included interval graded 24.68% antimony and 29.00 g/t gold over 0.83 metres.
- Minor pointNP26-03 intersected 3.91 metres at 3.30% antimony and 15.08 g/t gold.
7 minor points
- Minor pointNP26-03's included interval graded 6.99% antimony and 26.3 g/t gold over 1.81 metres.
- Minor pointNP26-05 intersected 4.73 metres at 1.50% antimony and 5.76 g/t gold.
- Minor pointNP26-05's included interval graded 8.50% antimony and 12.80 g/t gold over 0.73 metres.
- Minor pointNP26-02 also intersected 2.85 metres grading 17.10 g/t gold.
- Minor pointNP26-06B intersected 8.22 metres at 0.01% antimony and 16.47 g/t gold.
- Minor pointCompleted drilling covered 7,277 metres in 14 holes and intersected multiple mineralized zones.
- Minor point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.Canagold sees potential resource expansion and antimony potentially contributing to New Polaris's value and economics.
Negative
- None.
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Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - October 1, 2026) - Canagold Resources Ltd. (TSX: CCM) (OTCQB: CRCUF) (FSE: CANA) ("Canagold" or the "Company") announces assay results from five drill holes completed as part of its recently concluded 14-hole resource infill and expansion drilling program targeting the high-grade antimony zone at its
The drill program was designed to further define and expand the high-grade antimony mineralization identified at New Polaris, while also evaluating its potential to contribute to the Project's gold resources. Highlights of the antimony and gold mineralization intersected in the five drill holes are summarized below, with complete drill-hole results and locations provided in Table 1 and Figure 1.
Highlights
3.83% Sb and 19.38 Au grams per tonne (g/t) Au over 13.20 meters (m) from 451.75 m down hole in hole NP26-01- including 1.21 m grading
30.46% Sb and 49.10 g/t Au.
- including 1.21 m grading
3.90% Sb and 14.97 g/t Au over 6.06 m from 477.44 m down hole in hole NP26-02- including 0.83 m grading 24.68 % Sb and 29.0 g/t Au.
3.30% Sb and 15.08 g/t Au over 3.91 m from 451.19 m down hole in hole NP26-03- including 1.81 m grading
6.99% Sb 26.3 g/t Au.
- including 1.81 m grading
"These results are highly significant for New Polaris, representing the highest Sb grades over the greatest widths encountered at the Project to date," stated Catalin Kilofliski, Canagold's CEO. "Importantly, they suggest that the scale of the Sb mineralization may be substantially larger than we originally understood. This creates an opportunity to significantly expand the high-grade Sb and gold resources and, importantly, positions Sb as having the potential to become a meaningful contributor to the overall value and economics of New Polaris."
Table 1
| Drill hole | From (m) | To (m) | Interval (m) | Sb (%) | Au (g/t) |
| NP26-01 | 451.75 | 464.95 | 13.20 | 3.83 | 19.38 |
| Including | 455.00 | 456.21 | 1.21 | 30.46 | 49.10 |
| NP26-02 | 477.44 | 483.50 | 6.06 | 3.90 | 14.97 |
| Including | 478.22 | 479.05 | 0.83 | 24.68 | 29.00 |
| NP26-02 | 487.50 | 490.35 | 2.85 | 0.11 | 17.10 |
| NP26-03 | 451.19 | 455.10 | 3.91 | 3.30 | 15.08 |
| Including | 451.19 | 453.00 | 1.81 | 6.99 | 26.3 |
| NP26-05 | 488.83 | 493.56 | 4.73 | 1.50 | 5.76 |
| Including | 490.83 | 491.56 | 0.73 | 8.50 | 12.80 |
*The New Polaris resource is contained within an Updated Resource report which was prepared by Moose Mountain Technical Services in the format prescribed by NI43-101 Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects, and filed on Sedar June 30,2023.
Additional Drilling Highlights
| Hole ID | Interval * (m) | Sb % | Au (gpt) | From (m) |
| NP26-02 | 2.85 m | 0.10 | 17.1gpt | 487.5 m |
| NP26-06B | 8.22 m | 0.01 | 16.47gpt | 472.6 m |
Drill Hole Details
| Hole ID | UTM E NAD83 | UTM N NAD83 | Elev (m) | Azi (deg) | Dip (deg) | Depth (m) |
| NP26-01 | 579330 | 6507077 | 30 | 90.68 | -83.18 | 479 |
| NP26-02 | 579330 | 6507077 | 30 | 101.23 | -83.73 | 515 |
| NP26-03 | 579322 | 6507110 | 32 | 103.19 | -83.7 | 480 |
| NP26-05 | 579330 | 6507077 | 30 | 111.48 | -78.04 | 516 |
| NP26-06B | 579330 | 6507077 | 30 | 79.71 | -86.25 | 522 |
Drill intercepts shown are core length as insufficient drilling and modelling has taken place to determine the true dip and strike orientation of the veins being intercepted.
Figure 1
The drilling program has been completed with 7,277m being drilled in 14 holes. The drilling has intersected multiple zones of mineralization in this area.
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Drill Core Sampling and Quality Assurance – Quality Control Program
Drill core is geologically logged to identify the gold mineralized zones that are allocated unique sample number tickets and marked for cutting using a purpose-built diamond blade rock saw. Half core samples are collected in labelled bags and the other half remains in the original core box stored on site. Quality control (QC) samples including certified reference material standards, blanks and duplicates are inserted into the sample sequence at intervals of one in ten on a rotating basis to monitor laboratory performance and provide quality assurance (QA) of the assay results. Several sample bags are transported together in rice bags with unique numbered security tags attached and labelled with Company and lab contact information to ensure sample security and chain of custody during shipment to the lab.
Diamond drill core samples were prepared at MSA Labs' Preparation Laboratory in Terrace, BC and assayed at MSA Labs' Geochemical Laboratory in Langley, BC. Analytical accuracy and precision are monitored by the submission of blanks, certified standards and duplicate samples inserted at regular intervals into the sample stream by Canagold personnel. MSA Laboratories quality system complies with the requirements for the International Standards ISO 17025 and ISO 9001. MSA Lab is independent of the Company.
Qualified Person
In accordance with National Instrument 43-101 Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects, Garry Biles, P.Eng, President & COO is the Qualified Person for the Company and has prepared, validated, and approved the technical and scientific content of this news release. The Company strictly adheres to CIM Best Practices Guidelines in conducting, documenting, and reporting activities on its projects.
About Canagold
Canagold Resources Ltd. is an advanced development company dedicated to advancing the New Polaris Project through feasibility, permitting, and production stages. Additionally, Canagold aims to expand its asset base by acquiring advanced projects, positioning itself as a leading project developer. With a team of technical experts, the Company is poised to unlock substantial value for its shareholders.
"Catalin Kilofliski"
Catalin Kilofliski
Chief Executive Officer
For further information, please contact:
Catalin Kilofliski, Chief Executive Officer
CANAGOLD RESOURCES LTD
Catalin@canagoldresources.com
Tel: (604) 685-9700
Website: www.canagoldresources.com
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Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
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FAQ
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What were Canagold's highest antimony grades in the New Polaris drilling results?
NP26-01 returned 30.46% antimony and 49.10 grams per tonne gold over 1.21 metres. That interval sits within a broader 13.20-metre intersection averaging 3.83% antimony and 19.38 grams per tonne gold, beginning 451.75 metres down the hole.
Are Canagold's New Polaris drill intervals true vein widths?
The reported intervals are core lengths, not established true widths. Insufficient drilling and modelling has taken place to determine the true dip and strike orientation of the intercepted veins.