Amaroq has reported provisional gold recoveries of 97%–99% from metallurgical testing at its Nanoq project in Greenland, using the existing processing flowsheet at the Nalunaq gold plant. The results support further evaluation of Nanoq as a satellite operation that could utilise established processing infrastructure rather than require a separate facility.
The company has also completed its 2026 resource drilling programme, comprising 4,728.9 metres across 33 drill holes. Visible mineralisation was observed in approximately 88% of the holes, while assay results remain pending. The drilling campaign was designed to increase drill density in the Central Zone and investigate extensions to the south and at West 1. The data will contribute to preparations for Nanoq’s maiden mineral-resource estimate.
Metallurgical Testing Supports Use of Nalunaq Plant
Testwork conducted by SGS Lakefield indicated that Nanoq’s mineralisation could potentially be processed through Amaroq’s existing Nalunaq gold plant. The provisional recovery rates of 97%–99% were obtained using the plant’s existing processing flowsheet. If supported by further technical work, this processing route could allow Nanoq to supply ore to established infrastructure under a hub-and-spoke development model. Such an approach would avoid the immediate requirement to construct a dedicated processing facility at the satellite deposit.
The metallurgical results provide an important component of the project’s development assessment, although the geological potential must also be established through drilling assays and resource estimation.
Drilling Targets Central Zone and Mineralised Extensions
The completed drilling programme covered the Central Zone, where the company sought to increase drill density, as well as southern extensions and the West 1 area. Although visible mineralisation was recorded in approximately 88% of the 33 holes, laboratory assays are still awaited. The results will be needed to assess mineral grades and continuity and determine whether the drilling supports a meaningful maiden mineral-resource estimate.
The resource work represents the next stage in evaluating Nanoq’s potential contribution to Amaroq’s gold operations in Greenland.
Access Infrastructure and Trial Processing Schedule
Amaroq has begun construction of a beach landing facility and starter access track to improve access to the deposit. Nanoq is located approximately 120 kilometres northeast of Nalunaq, making marine logistics and ore transportation important considerations for any future satellite operation.
The company is targeting potential bulk sampling and trial processing at Nalunaq in late 2027 or 2028. The proposed development route would combine ore from Nanoq with existing processing infrastructure at Nalunaq. Progress towards this stage will depend on the geological results, including whether pending assays establish sufficient grade and continuity to support a maiden resource estimate.
