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Emperor Metals Inc. (OTCQB: EMAUF) generates frequent news as it advances high-grade gold exploration and development projects in Quebec’s Southern Abitibi Greenstone Belt. The company’s updates focus on its flagship Duquesne West Gold Project in the Duparquet Township and the Lac Pelletier Project near Rouyn-Noranda.
News releases commonly cover milestones such as the announcement and filing of NI 43-101 technical reports, maiden and updated Mineral Resource Estimates for Duquesne West, and details of multi-phase drilling and core sampling programs. Investors can follow reports on inferred mineral resources, conceptual open-pit and underground mining scenarios, and the use of AI-driven geological modelling to refine targets and expand the mineralized footprint.
Additional coverage includes operational plans for winter and summer drill campaigns, historical drilling highlights, structural interpretations of high-grade plunge trends, and strategic objectives to expand both high-grade and bulk-tonnage zones. For Lac Pelletier, news items describe environmental and permitting work, including gap analysis studies, as well as the role of historical underground development and historical resource estimates.
Corporate developments also appear in the news flow, such as participation in mining investment conferences, financing activities to fund exploration and development, and management or board appointments at Emperor Metals and related industry organizations. This news page allows readers to follow the progression of Emperor Metals’ projects, technical results, and corporate initiatives over time.
Emperor Metals (OTCQB: EMAUF) reported visible gold in drill-hole DQ26-06 at 190.0 m during its 2026 Duquesne West program, part of ~23,000 metres of new and historical work (15,000 m new drilling plus ~8,000 m resampling). The hole reached 538 m (azimuth 004°, dip -58°); assays are pending and true thickness is estimated at ~95%.
The company cites continuity along an eastern extension ~1.5 km from the main open pit and references an updated inferred MRE of 26.9 Mt containing 1.46 Moz at 1.69 g/t Au.
Emperor Metals (OTCQB: EMAUF) updated its 2026 Duquesne West program, combining 15,000 m of new drilling with ~8,000 m of historical core resampling for ~23,000 m of data. CEO highlighted consistent mineralization and a focus on a Phase 1 open-pit pathway to lower upfront capital and permitting risk. To date 11,030 m of drilling are completed, ~5,000 m of core are at SGS, and ~4% of assays returned; lab/backlog issues are said to be resolved. The property hosts an inferred MRE of 26.9 Mt for 1.46 Moz at 1.69 g/t Au.
Emperor Metals (OTCQB: EMAUF) will present company updates at two industry events: the Metals Investor Forum on February 27-28 and PDAC Convention March 1-4, 2026. Key milestones include a Mineral Resource Estimate at Duquesne West, ongoing drilling to expand mineralization, and acquisition of the Lac Pelletier property in Quebec. CEO John Florek will present at the Metals Investor Forum on February 28 at 11:10 AM ET, and the company will exhibit at PDAC Booth #2615.
Emperor Metals (OTCQB: EMAUF) reported initial 2025–2026 drilling results from Duquesne West, highlighting a 107.7‑metre intercept averaging 0.5 g/t Au (DQ25‑01) and additional broad zones including 42.8 m at 0.23–0.3 g/t Au (DQ25‑02 partial).
The company is executing a ~23,000 metre program (15,000 m new drilling + 8,000 m resampling); assays received represent ~7% of new drilling and ~4% of total expected results. An updated inferred MRE of 26.9 Mt containing 1.46 Moz at 1.69 g/t Au is cited.
Emperor Metals (OTCQB: EMAUF) is advancing environmental planning and permitting for the Lac Pelletier mine near Rouyn-Noranda, Quebec. Work evaluated waste rock geochemistry plus soil and groundwater; an updated closure plan will be submitted by end of March, with regulatory review expected by end of June.
The project holds a fully authorized underground extraction permit for up to 1,000 tonnes per day and targets production ramp-up in late 2027 to early 2028. A phased development path includes a PEA, updated NI 43-101, and a Feasibility Study.
Emperor Metals (OTCQB: EMAUF) renewed its option on the Duquesne West property by paying $1,000,000 cash and issuing 3,263,133 common shares valued at $600,000 (20-day VWAP) to Duparquet Assets Ltd. The company cites a Maiden Mineral Resource Estimate (MMRE) released July 9, 2025 that more than doubled the historical resource.
Emperor reports an inferred resource of 26.9 Mt containing 1.460 Moz Au at 1.69 g/t, ~$11.1M working capital (Oct 17, 2025), and has begun a 10,000–15,000 m diamond drill program plus assay of >8,000 m historical core. Management highlights visible gold and potential open-pit upside; additional drill results are pending.
Emperor Metals (OTCQB: EMAUF) will present company updates and 2026 catalysts at two Vancouver investor events: the Metals Investor Forum (Jan 23-24) and the Vancouver Resource Investment Conference (Jan 25-26).
Key developments include a 15,000-metre drill program advancing the Duquesne West gold project and early-stage development at the Lac Pelletier property in Quebec. CEO John Florek will present on Jan 24 at 11:10 AM at the Fairmont Pacific Rim and the company will exhibit at Booth 408 at the Vancouver Convention Centre. Registration options include in-person and online attendance.
Emperor Metals (OTCQB: EMAUF) has started a 10,000–15,000 metre diamond drilling program at the Duquesne West gold project for the 2025–2026 winter season.
The program is funded with approximately $11.1 million in working capital and builds on 2024 results that supported an initial resource estimate that more than doubled the historical figure (July 9, 2025).
Key objectives: expand the conceptual open-pit footprint, convert inferred ounces to indicated, extend mineralized zones ~1 km east toward the Nip Zone; initial assays are expected mid–late January 2026.
Emperor Metals (OTCQB: EMAUF) issued a clarification to its October 30, 2025 news release correcting reported mineral‑resource figures for the Duquesne West Gold Project.
The company said the historical average grade of 5.42 g/t Au referred to a historical underground estimate of 727,000 oz, but the correct reference is the updated combined open‑pit and underground Inferred Mineral Resource of 1,460,000 oz at 1.69 g/t Au reported on July 9, 2025. Emperor also corrected a previously stated 104% increase to read an increase of over 100%. The company apologized for any confusion caused.
Emperor Metals (OTCQB: EMAUF) will present at the 2025 New Orleans Investment Conference from Nov 2–5, 2025, with a corporate luncheon presentation on Nov 3 at 12:40 PM in Churchill C1. The company highlighted a 2025 Mineral Resource Estimate for Duquesne West that increased historical inferred ounces by >104% to 1.46 million inferred oz Au at 5.42 g/t, supporting a strategic shift toward a larger-scale open-pit concept.
Emperor has started its 2025 drilling program at Duquesne West to target resource expansion and near-surface zones identified with AI-driven 3D geological modeling, and has added the Lac Pelletier Property to expand its Abitibi portfolio; management will be at Booth #220.