This British Columbia Gold Discovery Just Got Bigger, With 55 More Drill Results Still to Come

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1. Ownership and Share Structure Information

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Key Investor Takeaways

• High-grade gold results: Goliath Resources Ltd. (GOT:TSX.V; GOTRF:OTCQX; B4IF:FSE) reported 9.89 g/t AuEq over 12.00 meters from the Surebet Zone at its 100%-owned Golddigger Property in British Columbia's Golden Triangle.
• Multiple gold zones returned mineralization: New assays included results from the Surebet, Big Bulk, Eldorado, Bonanza, and Golden Gate zones, with GD-26-440 returning 24.97 meters of 0.70 g/t AuEq in the newly identified Big Bulk Zone.
• Surebet footprint expanded 12%: The 2026 gold exploration program increased the Surebet system to 2.01 square kilometers, while drilling also expanded the Bonanza and Golden Gate zones.
• More than 200,000 meters drilled: Surebet has now seen 483 drill holes, with 412 holes, or 85%, containing visible gold to the naked eye.
• More assay results are pending: Goliath has 55 drill holes awaiting assays, with assay news flow expected to continue into early 2027.
• 2027 drilling is being planned: Goliath is updating its high-grade gold wireframe models and plans a 2027 expansion and infill drilling program after the remaining 2026 data is received, compiled, and modeled.

Goliath Reports New Assays From Surebet Gold Discovery

Goliath Resources Ltd. (GOT:TSX.V; GOTRF:OTCQX; B4IF:FSE) reported new assay results from its 2026 drill program at the Surebet Discovery on its 100%-owned Golddigger Property in British Columbia's Golden Triangle, including an intercept of 9.89 grams per tonne gold equivalent (g/t AuEq) over 12.00 meters.

Drill hole GD-26-483 in the Surebet Zone returned 9.89 g/t AuEq over 12.00 meters, including 28.81 g/t AuEq over 4.00 meters. Within the broader interval, 2.00 meters returned 56.39 g/t AuEq, including 46.78 g/t gold and 791.80 g/t silver, while 1.12 meters returned 70.62 g/t AuEq, including 67.01 g/t gold and 519.00 g/t silver.

The company said GD-26-483 intersected pyrrhotite-galena-sphalerite-rich quartz breccia associated with abundant visible gold to the naked eye, or VG-NE. Goliath said the latest assays confirmed grade continuity across the major mineralized zones at Surebet.

Additional results included GD-26-474 in the Surebet Zone, which intersected 9.74 g/t AuEq over 6.23 meters, including 13.88 g/t AuEq over 4.26 meters. GD-26-431 in the Eldorado Zone returned 4.21 g/t AuEq over 7.90 meters, including 5.41 g/t AuEq over 5.95 meters.

At the newly identified Big Bulk Zone, GD-26-440 intersected 24.97 meters grading 0.70 g/t AuEq, consisting of 0.66 g/t gold and 3.85 g/t silver. That interval included 7.05 meters grading 1.09 g/t AuEq, consisting of 1.07 g/t gold and 5.25 g/t silver.

Drill hole GD-26-467 crossed the Bonanza, Big Bulk, and Golden Gate zones and returned 2.65 g/t AuEq over 11.72 meters, including 6.38 g/t AuEq over 4.64 meters and 28.21 g/t AuEq over 1.02 meters. Other reported results included 8.71 g/t AuEq over 3.80 meters from GD-26-485 in the Golden Gate Zone and 4.17 g/t AuEq over 6.00 meters from GD-26-481 in the Bonanza Zone.

The 2026 program completed 48,443 meters across 97 holes using seven drill rigs operating 24 hours a day for 94 days. All 2026 drill holes reported to date intersected quartz-sulphide mineralization. More than 200,000 meters have now been drilled at Surebet across 483 holes, with 412 holes, or 85%, containing VG-NE.

The 2026 step-out drilling increased the Surebet system's footprint to 2.01 square kilometers, up 12% from 1.8 square kilometers before the drilling season. The Bonanza Zone expanded from 1.27 to 1.51 square kilometers, extending 750 meters southwest, 100 meters west, 100 meters north, and 160 meters northeast. The Golden Gate Zone expanded from 0.85 to 1.17 square kilometers, extending 480 meters northeast and 540 meters southwest.

The program also identified the Big Bulk Zone between the Bonanza and Golden Gate zones where the structures converge. The central portion extends 310 meters in length, 500 meters laterally, and 110 meters vertically. Mineralized intervals consist of numerous stacked veinlets spanning widths of up to 58 meters within volcanic rocks, with grades reported up to 3.60 g/t AuEq.

"Every season at Surebet delivers positive surprises," Founder and CEO Roger Rosmus said in the company news release. "What began as a 2-kilometer surface outcrop has expanded into a remarkably continuous, high-grade gold system across stacked veins and multiple rock units within the last few years, featuring visible gold in 85% of our 483 drill holes."

Rosmus added, "We look forward to releasing additional assays from 55 holes that are still pending from our 2026 drill program."

Gold Market Remained Supported by Central Bank Demand Despite Price Pullback

The World Gold Council reported on October 7 that gold had finished September at US$4,176 per ounce, down 8.5% for the month. According to its Gold Return Attribution Model, rising bond yields and a stronger U.S. dollar had been major contributors to the decline, as the U.S. 10-year Treasury yield climbed 53 basis points to 5.3% and the U.S. Dollar Index gained 2%.

Investment flows presented a different picture. The World Gold Council reported that global gold ETFs had attracted US$10 billion, or 67 tonnes, during September despite the falling gold price, with North America leading inflows, followed by Europe and Asia. At the same time, COMEX net managed-money positions had declined by US$12 billion, or 84 tonnes. The Council said the futures liquidation had highlighted "the divergence between ETF and derivatives market flows."

European investment demand had also strengthened during the third quarter. UK-listed gold ETFs attracted 54 tonnes, recording inflows during 12 of the 13 weeks through September 25. According to the World Gold Council, "Their persistence points to a sustained shift in demand rather than a response to a single event." Combined with demand in France and Germany, the flows pushed European inflows above those in North America and produced Europe's first positive-flow quarter since 2021.

Stifel analyst Cole McGill reiterated a Buy rating on Goliath on September 11, 2026, with a CA$4.25 price target.

Trading Economics reported on October 7 that gold had fallen 1.43% on the day to US$4,104.88 per ounce and was down 5.80% over the previous month, while remaining 1.50% higher year over year.

The report said prices had been pressured by a stronger U.S. dollar as investors awaited minutes from the Federal Reserve's September meeting. Despite the near-term decline, Trading Economics noted that "longer-term sentiment toward gold remains bullish." Delegates at the London Bullion Market Association's annual conference had forecast that gold could reach US$5,013 per ounce over the following 12 months, while China's central bank had increased its gold purchases in September for a 23rd consecutive month.

Reuters reported later on October 7 that spot gold had declined to its lowest level since August 5, as a stronger U.S. dollar and higher Treasury yields weighed on the precious metal. The U.S. dollar index had risen 0.7%, while 10-year Treasury yields had reached their highest level in more than two decades.

According to Reuters, Peter Grant, vice president and senior metals strategist at Zaner Metals, said, "The market is still pricing in at least one rate hike before year's end." He added that expectations for rates to remain higher for longer had continued to support yields and the dollar. Reuters reported that markets had largely expected the Federal Reserve to hold rates steady later in October while pricing in an 84% probability of a December rate increase.

Grant also pointed to continued official-sector buying as an important component of the gold market. "Official gold demand is the main supporting factor," he said. Reuters reported that China's central bank had increased its gold purchases in September, extending its buying streak to 23 consecutive months.

Analyst Tracks Expanding Gold Footprint

Stifel analyst Cole McGill discussed Goliath Resources' expanding 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 said the results "showcase continuity of the Bonanza shear structure/host lithology (>1.8km x >1.8km corridor)." He added that further step-out drilling had "the ability to put upward pressure on total ounce count of property."

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

According to TipRanks, McGill reiterated a Buy rating on Goliath on September 11, 2026, with a CA$4.25 price target.

More Assays and 2027 Drilling Plans Ahead

Goliath identified continued assay reporting as one of its next milestones following completion of the 2026 drilling campaign. The company's September 29 presentation stated that assay news flow from the 48,443-meter, 97-hole program was expected to continue until early next year. The October 7 release specified that assays remained pending for 55 holes drilled during 2026.

As those results are received, Goliath said it is updating its high-grade gold wireframe models. Once all data from the 2026 program has been received, compiled, and modeled, the company plans to design a comprehensive drill plan for the 2027 season.

The September presentation also identified expansion and infill drilling areas planned for 2027. The plan showed proposed drilling in a northeast expansion area beyond the existing drilled footprint and a south expansion area, along with additional planned pads within and around the existing Surebet system.

Those plans follow expansion work completed during 2026. The presentation reported that the Bonanza Zone had been expanded to 1.65 kilometers along its southwest-to-northeast trend and remained open. The Golden Gate Zone had been expanded to 1.5 kilometers along the same general trend and also remained open.

The Surebet Zone was described as having 1 kilometer of strike and 1.1 kilometers down dip at surface, with 700 meters of vertical relief, and remained open. The presentation also reported more than 200,000 meters of diamond drilling and more than 1,500 pierce points across the Surebet Discovery.

The presentation reported gold recoveries of 92.2% at a 327-micron crush from gravity and flotation, with 48.8% recovered as free gold through gravity alone. It stated that no cyanide was required to recover the gold. Goliath also identified existing infrastructure that included a permitted mill site in Kitsault with tidewater barge access.

Ownership and Share Structure¹

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.

Gold Exploration FAQs

What were Goliath Resources' latest gold drill results at the Surebet Discovery?
Goliath Resources Ltd. (GOT:TSX.V; GOTRF:OTCQX; B4IF:FSE) reported multiple gold intercepts from its 2026 drilling program at the Surebet Discovery on the Golddigger Property in British Columbia's Golden Triangle. Highlight results included 9.89 g/t AuEq over 12.00 meters from the Surebet Zone, including 28.81 g/t AuEq over 4.00 meters.

How much gold drilling did Goliath Resources complete at the Golddigger Property in 2026?
Goliath completed 48,443 meters of drilling across 97 holes during its 2026 program. More than 200,000 meters have now been drilled at the Surebet Discovery across 483 holes.

How much visible gold has Goliath Resources found at Surebet?
Goliath reported visible gold to the naked eye, or VG-NE, in 412 of the 483 holes drilled at Surebet, representing approximately 85% of the holes.

How large is the Surebet gold discovery in British Columbia's Golden Triangle?
The 2026 drilling program expanded the Surebet mineralized footprint by 12%, from 1.8 square kilometers to 2.01 square kilometers. Drilling also extended the Bonanza and Golden Gate zones, which remained open.

What is the new Big Bulk Zone at Goliath Resources' Golddigger Property?
Big Bulk is a newly identified mineralized zone located between the Bonanza and Golden Gate zones. Drill hole GD-26-440 returned 24.97 meters grading 0.70 g/t AuEq, including 7.05 meters grading 1.09 g/t AuEq.

How many Goliath Resources drill assay results are still pending?
Assays remained pending for 55 holes from Goliath's 2026 drilling program. The company's September presentation indicated that assay news flow was expected to continue into early 2027.

What are the next catalysts for Goliath Resources and the Surebet Discovery?
Upcoming work included results from the remaining 2026 drill holes, continued updates to the high-grade gold wireframe models, and preparation of the 2027 drilling program after the 2026 data had been received, compiled, and modeled.

What is Goliath Resources planning for its 2027 gold drilling program?
Goliath identified expansion and infill drilling areas for 2027, including additional drilling around the existing Surebet system and expansion areas beyond the current drilled footprint.

Where is Goliath Resources' Golddigger Property?
The 100%-owned Golddigger Property is located in British Columbia's Golden Triangle, a major Canadian mineral exploration district. The property covers approximately 91,518 hectares.

What are the gold recovery results from the Surebet Discovery?
Goliath reported gold recoveries of 92.2% at a 327-micron crush, with 48.8% recovered as free gold through gravity alone. The company's presentation stated that cyanide was not required for gold recovery.

What is the outlook for the gold market?
Gold remained above US$4,100 per ounce on October 7 despite pressure from a stronger U.S. dollar and elevated Treasury yields. The World Gold Council reported US$10 billion, or 67 tonnes, of global gold ETF inflows during September, even as gold prices declined during the month.

Is investment demand for gold still strong?
The World Gold Council reported substantial gold ETF demand during September, while UK-listed gold ETFs attracted 54 tonnes during the third quarter and recorded inflows in 12 of the 13 weeks through September 25. China's central bank also extended its gold-buying streak to 23 consecutive months in September.