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NevGold's 20,000m Drill Program Hits 100m Step-Out at Antimony-Gold Project

Early results from NevGold's 2026 drilling campaign show antimony-gold mineralization more than 100 meters outside the known resource, with grades reportedly higher. For investors in junior critical-minerals explorers, this step-out could justify a re-rating of Limousine Butte's resource potential.

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  1. Early results from NevGold's 2026 drilling campaign show antimony-gold mineralization more than 100 meters outside the known resource, with grades reportedly higher.
  2. For investors in junior critical-minerals explorers, this step-out could justify a re-rating of Limousine Butte's resource potential.
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  1. 1NevGold Corp reported assays from the first three drillholes of its 2026 Limousine Butte program on August 25, 2026.
  2. 2The initial holes intercepted antimony-gold mineralization more than 100 meters outside the current resource block model, indicating a step-out expansion.
  3. 3Grades in the first three holes run consistently higher than the existing maiden oxide antimony-gold mineral resource estimate, according to the company.
  4. 4The 2026 drill program is planned at 20,000 meters and is focused on expanding and converting the Limousine Butte resource.
  5. 5The United States imports almost its entire antimony supply and has designated antimony as critical to national security.
  6. 6NevGold trades as TSXV: NAU, OTCQX: NAUFF, and Frankfurt: 5E50; cited peers include Perpetua Resources (PPTA), Nova Minerals (NVA), Southern Cross Gold (SXGCF), and United States Antimony (UAMY).
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Step-out beyond resource boundary
100m+ Expansion vs prior model

First 3 holes of 20,000m program expand Limousine Butte antimony-gold footprint

Analysis

Junior exploration stocks trade on resource growth catalysts, and NevGold just delivered one. The first three holes of a 20,000-meter program expanded the antimony-gold footprint at Limousine Butte by more than 100 meters—an early signal that the resource could grow substantially if follow-up drilling confirms continuity.

The key development here is that NevGold Corp, a TSXV-listed junior explorer, reported on August 25, 2026 that the first three holes of its 2026 drill program at the Limousine Butte project in Nevada intercepted antimony-gold mineralization more than 100 meters outside the current resource block model. The company describes the 20,000-meter program as focused on expanding and converting its maiden oxide antimony-gold mineral resource estimate, and says the early grades run consistently higher than the resource it already has. Because the announcement arrived through a sponsored American News Group commentary distributed by GlobeNewswire, these claims should be read as company assertions awaiting independent verification and full assay data.

The first three holes of a 20,000-meter program expanded the antimony-gold footprint at Limousine Butte by more than 100 meters—an early signal that the resource could grow substantially if follow-up drilling confirms continuity.

The strategic context is what gives this step-out significance beyond an ordinary junior exploration update. Antimony is a critical mineral that the United States imports almost entirely, with China historically dominating global supply and having implemented export controls in recent years. For defense, electronics, and flame-retardant supply chains, a growing domestic antimony resource is exactly the kind of asset that can attract both investor and government attention. Limousine Butte sits in Nevada, a mining-friendly jurisdiction with established permitting pathways, and its antimony-gold mix means the project could potentially produce two revenue streams if developed.

A step-out of more than 100 meters outside the resource boundary is technically meaningful because it suggests the mineralized system is larger than the current model. If subsequent holes along the 20,000-meter program confirm continuity, the resource could grow materially, which in turn could improve project economics, financing options, and strategic value. However, three holes are a very small sample. The release does not provide individual hole identifiers, interval lengths, exact gold and antimony grades, or true widths, which makes it impossible to independently assess the quality of the intercepts. The phrase "grades consistently higher than the resource" is encouraging but vague without the underlying assay table.

For the market, NevGold is not alone in the U.S. antimony story. The commentary places it alongside Perpetua Resources, whose Stibnite gold-antimony project in Idaho is among the most advanced domestic antimony development efforts, and United States Antimony Corporation, which operates a smelter in Montana and has historically supplied antimony products. Nova Minerals and Southern Cross Gold are cited as peers in the broader critical-minerals and gold space, though their inclusion appears more about investor context than direct project comparability.

What to Watch

From an investment perspective, early step-out results can act as a catalyst for junior explorers because they expand the addressable resource without immediate dilution. But the funding cycle, metal price assumptions, metallurgical recovery, and permitting timelines will determine whether Limousine Butte advances beyond exploration. Antimony prices have been volatile, and while the U.S. critical designation provides policy tailwinds, an exploration result is not production. Investors should watch for the remainder of the 20,000-meter program, particularly whether the company can demonstrate consistent grades and thickness along strike and at depth.

Looking forward, the most important near-term milestones will be additional assay batches from Limousine Butte and any updated mineral resource estimate that incorporates the step-out zones. If the expansion holds, NevGold may be able to position itself as a meaningful domestic antimony source, which could attract strategic partners and government support. If the early holes prove to be isolated high-grade hits, the resource expansion narrative will fade. The next several months of drilling will therefore be critical in determining whether this discovery beyond the known boundary is a genuine expansion or an exploration anomaly.

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