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Gold Explorer Hits 51.57 g/t Gold as Surebet Footprint Expands 12%

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Goliath Resources Ltd. (GOT:TSX.V; GOTRF:OTCQX; B4IF:FSE) reported new high-grade gold assays from its Golddigger Property, where 2026 drilling expanded the Surebet mineralized footprint to 2.01 square kilometers.

Goliath Resources Ltd. (GOT:TSX.V; GOTRF:OTCQX; B4IF:FSE) reported assay results from four drill holes at its 100%-owned Golddigger Property in British Columbia's Golden Triangle, confirming the presence of the volcanic Wedge Zone in the western, northeastern, and southern parts of the Surebet mineralized system. The Wedge Zone is located between the Bonanza and Golden Gate Zones.

Drill hole GD-26-462 intersected two mineralized intervals in a confirmed 480-meter step-out expansion to the northeast. The Wedge Zone interval assayed 26.80 g/t gold over 2.30 meters within 14.28 g/t gold over 4.32 meters, with gold-equivalent assays pending. The interval consisted of frequent stockwork to sheeted mineralized veinlets associated with visible gold to the naked eye. A second interval, part of the Golden Gate Zone, assayed 20.45 g/t gold over 1.65 meters within 9.31 g/t gold over 3.65 meters and was composed of a broad quartz vein containing semi-massive sulphides and visible gold.

The assay table also reported a higher-grade interval within GD-26-462 of 51.57 g/t gold over 1.17 meters. Within the Golden Gate interval, the hole returned 40.00 g/t gold over 0.82 meters. Assays for silver, copper, lead, and zinc remained pending for the reported GD-26-462 intervals.

Drill hole GD-26-417 intersected 58.00 meters grading 0.55 g/t gold equivalent, including 9.00 meters grading 1.06 g/t gold equivalent, in the Wedge Zone within the confirmed 540-meter expansion to the southwest. The interval contained frequent, tightly spaced quartz and calc-silicate veinlets with multiple occurrences of visible gold. A second interval below the Wedge Zone, part of the Golden Gate Zone, assayed 2.22 g/t gold equivalent over 5.00 meters, including 9.30 g/t gold equivalent over 1.00 meter.

GD-26-425 intersected a 23.20-meter Wedge Zone interval grading 1.02 g/t gold equivalent, including 4.16 g/t gold equivalent over 3.20 meters. The mineralization was hosted in sheeted quartz-sulphide and calc-silicate veins and veinlets associated with visible gold. A second Wedge Zone interval extended 10.55 meters and graded 0.48 g/t gold equivalent, including 7.49 meters grading 0.56 g/t gold equivalent.

GD-26-440 intersected Wedge Zone mineralization in the northwest portion of the Surebet system over 24.97 meters grading 0.66 g/t gold, including 7.05 meters grading 1.07 g/t gold. Gold-equivalent assays were pending, and the mineralization was hosted in tightly spaced sheeted quartz-sulphide vein sets in volcanic rocks.

The company said GD-26-425 and GD-26-462 established the presence of the Wedge Zone along the western and northeastern fringes of the mineralized system. Those areas add to two previously identified Wedge Zone domains, one in the south-central portion of the system and another in the 540-meter step-out to the southwest. Approximately 900 meters of volcanics remain untested by drilling between the western and southwestern domains. The Central volcanic Wedge Zone extends up to 310 meters in length and 110 meters vertically and consists of numerous stacked mineralized veinlets hosted in the volcanic package.

The total footprint of the Surebet system was reported at 2.01 square kilometers, a 12% increase from 1.8 square kilometers before the 2026 drilling season. The Bonanza Zone was expanded to 1.51 square kilometers from 1.27 square kilometers, a 19% increase, while the Golden Gate Zone was expanded to 1.17 square kilometers from 0.85 square kilometers, a 38% increase.

"We are pleased to see the expansion of the mineralized Wedge Zone to the west, southwest, and northeast," Founder and CEO Roger Rosmus said in the company's September 10, 2026 news release. "This is another important piece of the bigger picture that is unfolding at the Surebet Discovery as we continue to test for the Motherlode Causative Intrusive source."

Gold Holds Above US$4,400 as Dollar Weakens

According to Trading Economics on September 10, gold had risen above US$4,400 per ounce, extending gains from the previous session as investors awaited U.S. inflation readings for additional information on the Federal Reserve's next policy move. The metal had been supported by a weaker U.S. dollar and continued demand for its long-term hedging role, even as higher oil prices and bond yields created near-term pressure. Gold had gained 0.58% over the previous month and 21.02% over the previous year.

GoldPrice described gold as "one of the most widely followed precious metals" and noted that it was "often regarded as a safe-haven asset during periods of economic uncertainty, inflation, and geopolitical risk."

Reuters reported on September 10 that gold had edged higher as the U.S. dollar softened, while investors awaited producer and consumer inflation data for indications about the Federal Reserve's interest-rate path. UBS analyst Giovanni Staunovo said, "A slightly weaker dollar is helping gold, as the yellow metal is most of the time negatively correlated to the greenback, along with global debt concerns that continue to support demand." Reuters also reported that total U.S. debt had exceeded US$40 trillion for the first time during the previous month.

CNBC similarly reported on September 10 that gold had moved higher as the dollar weakened and market participants focused on upcoming U.S. inflation data.

Marex analyst Edward Meir said, "Gold instead is teeing off on a weaker dollar, which notably is not moving up despite the fact that U.S. rates are going higher."

Daniel Hynes, senior commodities strategist at ANZ, also said gold had been supported "as U.S. fiscal pressures continue to undermine confidence in the long-term value of government debt and the currency used to finance it."

Analysts Point to Expanding Gold System and Further Exploration Potential

1In a February 24 report, John Newell of John Newell & Associates initiated coverage of Goliath Resources with a Speculative Buy rating, citing the scale, continuity, and structural complexity of the Surebet discovery. Newell noted that more than 150,000 meters had been drilled with a reported 100% hit rate for mineralization and that drilling had continued to extend the system in multiple directions.

"Early skepticism around the geology has given way to a growing recognition of the scale, continuity, and structural complexity of the Surebet discovery, particularly following the company's 2025 and early-2026 drill results," Newell wrote. He described Surebet as "a large, high-grade gold system with vertical and lateral continuity" and pointed to the frequency of visible gold in completed drill holes as support for mineralization continuity.

Newell also noted that Goliath was fully funded for its 2026 exploration program, which was focused on expanding known mineralized zones and evaluating potential higher-grade feeder corridors. His valuation analysis identified several potential levels, beginning near CA$4.10 and followed by a measured target around CA$8.25.

"On a longer-term basis, the structure supports a big-picture objective near CA$11.50 should the market move from early recognition toward full valuation of the discovery," Newell wrote.

Stifel analyst Cole McGill focused on the growing mineralized footprint in a July 15 research note after step-out drilling extended the Bonanza shear structure by approximately 750 meters to the southwest.

McGill wrote that the drilling "showcases continuity of the Bonanza shear structure/host lithology (>1.8km x >1.8km corridor)." He added that further step-outs had "the ability to put upward pressure on total ounce count of property."

McGill valued Goliath at approximately US$45 per ounce based on Stifel's 4.2 million ounce gold exploration target. He also noted that the company's US$190 million enterprise value implied approximately 1.36 million ounces of gold when applying Stifel's US$140 per ounce in-situ value benchmark.

In a subsequent August 7 update, McGill maintained a BUY recommendation on Goliath and assigned the company a CA$4.25 price target.

2026 Drilling and Expansion Work Continues at Surebet

Goliath's 2026 drill program was underway and fully funded for approximately 50,000 meters of drilling as of the August 18 Golddigger Property presentation. The program was focused on expanding the 46 mineralized veins at the Surebet Discovery, which remained open laterally and at depth.

Those 46 mineralized lodes comprise the five main gold-rich zones at Surebet. Before the 2026 program, more than 156,000 meters had been drilled with approximately 1,500 pierce points, about 75% of which were spaced at 25 to 50 meters. All five main zones remained open for expansion.

The August presentation also identified the 2026 relogging program as an ongoing work stream based on updated vein modeling. It highlighted GD-24-237, where a five-meter Golden Gate Zone interval from 629 to 634 meters had assays pending. The mineralization was described as Golden Gate-style quartz-sulphide veins within sheared andesite, containing semi-massive pyrrhotite with subordinate pyrite and chalcopyrite associated with calc-silicates and chlorite. The intercept was on trend with GD-24-254, located 200 meters away, which assayed 12.67 g/t gold equivalent over five meters.

The company's 2025-2026 off-season work included geochemical investigations, updates to the geological model, and planning for the fully funded 2026 summer drilling and exploration campaign. Work on the geological model, and the understanding of the mineralization involved Goliath's geological team as well as Archer, Cathro & Associates (1981) Limited for Leapfrog modeling, regional structural mapping and mineralization; Colorado School of Mines for geochemical, petrological and geochronological studies; Motherlode Consulting for conceptual structural vein and lithological modeling; and Oriented Targeting Solutions LLC for structural geometry from core.

The August presentation also stated that Goliath had increased its Golddigger land package by 28%, from 66,023 hectares to 91,518 hectares, giving it control of 56 kilometers of the Red Line. The expanded land package included open ground described as amenable to RIRG-type mineralization, including the newly discovered Blue Origin, while a large portion of the newly acquired ground covered northern icefields with new surface outcrop showings recently exposed by melting snowpack and glaciers.

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In the September 10 release, Goliath said its approximately 50,000-meter systematic drilling program includes seven drill rigs targeting lateral and depth expansion of known gold mineralization at the Bonanza, Eldorado, Golden Gate, Surebet, and Whopper Zones. Rosmus said the company is continuing to test for the Motherlode Causative Intrusive source and that additional holes are being added to the laboratory pipeline as drilling continues.

Ownership and Share Structure2

Management and insiders owned 20% of the company on a partially diluted basis, while strategic and institutional investors collectively held 35.0%, including Crescat Capital, a Global Commodity Group (Singapore), McEwen Inc. (MUX:TSX; MUX:NYSE), Waratah Capital Advisors, Deutsche Bank AG, US Global Investors Inc., Rob McEwen, Eric Sprott, and Larry Childress.

The remaining shares were held by other institutional funds and retail investors. Goliath has 177 million shares issued and outstanding with a market capitalization of CA$292 million, or approximately US$213 million, and a 52-week trading range of CA$1.265 to CA$3.54.

Frequently Asked Questions

What were Goliath Resources' latest gold drill results at the Surebet Discovery?

Goliath Resources Ltd. reported new drill results from the Surebet Discovery at its Golddigger Property in British Columbia's Golden Triangle. Hole GD-26-462 returned 26.80 g/t gold over 2.30 meters within 14.28 g/t gold over 4.32 meters from the Volcanic Wedge Zone. The same hole also returned 20.45 g/t gold over 1.65 meters, within 9.31 g/t gold over 3.65 meters from the Golden Gate Zone.

What is the Volcanic Wedge Zone at Goliath Resources' Surebet Discovery?

The Volcanic Wedge Zone is located between the Bonanza and Golden Gate Zones at Surebet. Drilling confirmed the Wedge Zone in multiple areas, including western, southwestern, and northeastern portions of the system. Mineralization within the zone included quartz-sulphide and calc-silicate veins and veinlets, with multiple occurrences of visible gold noted in drill core. The lower-grade volcanic Wedge Zone connects the higher-grade Bonanza and Golden Gate Zones into a broader mineralized rock volume, significantly increasing the volume of mineralized material amenable to underground bulk mining.

How large is the Surebet gold discovery in British Columbia's Golden Triangle?

The Surebet mineralized footprint had expanded to 2.01 square kilometers. The Bonanza Zone covered 1.51 square kilometers, while the Golden Gate Zone covered 1.17 square kilometers. Both zones remained open for expansion.

What did Goliath Resources find in its 2026 Surebet drilling program?

In addition to the high-grade gold results from GD-26-462, hole GD-26-417 returned 0.55 g/t gold equivalent over 58.00 meters from the Wedge Zone, including 1.06 g/t gold equivalent over 9.00 meters. Hole GD-26-425 returned 1.02 g/t gold equivalent over 23.20 meters, including 4.16 g/t gold equivalent over 3.20 meters. Hole GD-26-440 returned 0.66 g/t gold over 24.97 meters, including 1.07 g/t gold over 7.05 meters.

How much drilling is Goliath Resources completing at the Golddigger Property in 2026?

Goliath Resources' fully funded 2026 drill program targeted approximately 50,000 meters of drilling using seven drill rigs. The program focused on expanding mineralization laterally and at depth across the Bonanza, Eldorado, Golden Gate, Surebet, and Whopper zones.

How much drilling has been completed at the Surebet Discovery?

The August 18 Golddigger Property presentation reported that approximately 156,000 meters had been drilled at Surebet, producing about 1,500 pierce points. Approximately 75% of those pierce points were spaced at 25 to 50 meters, and the presentation reported a 100% hit rate for mineralization.

How many gold-bearing zones and veins have been identified at Surebet?

Goliath's work had identified five main gold-rich zones comprising 46 mineralized lodes or veins. The five systems were Bonanza, Surebet, Golden Gate, Whopper, and Eldorado, and they remained open for expansion.

What upcoming exploration results could provide new information on the Surebet Discovery?

The 2026 program remains underway with approximately 50,000 meters of drilling planned. The company's August presentation also described a relogging program tied to updated geological modeling, including a mineralized interval in hole GD-24-237 for which assays were pending. Continued drilling was focused on expanding the 46 identified mineralized veins.

What have analysts said about Goliath Resources and the Surebet gold discovery?

1John Newell of John Newell & Associates initiated coverage with a Speculative Buy rating and described Surebet as "a large, high-grade gold system with vertical and lateral continuity."

Stifel analyst Cole McGill later wrote that step-out drilling "showcases continuity of the Bonanza shear structure/host lithology (>1.8km x >1.8km corridor)." McGill maintained a BUY recommendation and assigned Goliath a CA$4.25 price target on August 7.

Why is the Surebet Discovery attracting attention in the gold exploration sector?

The project combined high-grade gold drill intercepts with a mineralized footprint that had expanded through continued drilling. The 2026 program was testing the system laterally and at depth while work continued across multiple gold-rich zones and the Volcanic Wedge Zone between Bonanza and Golden Gate.


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