Emperor Hit Visible Gold Again

Emperor Metals reported visible gold in drill-hole DQ26-06 at 190m, part of a 2026 program combining 15,000m of new drilling with ~8,000m of historical core resampling (~23,000m total). The intercept lies ~1.5km east of the conceptual main open pit and extends a known mineralized lens ~70m down dip; assays are pending. The company highlights prior standout results (21.7m at 35.2 g/t Au) and an updated inferred MRE of 26.9 Mt containing 1.46 Moz at 1.69 g/t Au. Management says the visible gold and AI/ML-driven reinterpretation increase potential for eastward open-pit expansion and ounce-building at depth. Market impact: the release is likely to generate bullish investor interest in Emperor and bolster sentiment for gold-focused juniors, though near-term price/valuation moves will depend on final assay results and development studies.