BYTR: Great Atlantic to Launch World’s First AI-Powered Surgical Mining™ — 2,700-Tonne Bulk Sample Set for September

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A Game-Changing Shift in Mining

Great Atlantic Resources (TSXV: GR) is preparing to launch one of the most significant technological shifts in modern mining: the world’s first AI-powered Surgical Mining™ initiative. At its Golden Promise Gold Property in Newfoundland, the company will begin a 2,700-tonne bulk sample extraction this September, testing a system designed to maximize ore recovery while drastically reducing environmental disruption.

This marks a breakthrough moment for both the company and the mining industry at large. If successful, the project could redefine how small, high-grade deposits are developed, cutting costs to a fraction of conventional mining methods.

How Surgical Mining™ Works

Developed in partnership with Novamera Inc. and backed by Canada’s Digital Supercluster, the Surgical Mining™ system uses AI-guided drilling to precisely follow underground gold-bearing veins. Instead of blasting wide tunnels, a bore drill with a directional head tracks the vein in real time, extracting only the gold-rich ore while leaving surrounding rock untouched.

Key features include:

Directional Drilling Technology: Adapts drilling trajectory to follow veins with accuracy.
Minimal Environmental Footprint: Non-invasive and water-inclusive design reduces land disturbance.
Cost Efficiency: Expected to operate at 20–25% of traditional mining costs.
Third-Party Validation: Endorsed by academic institutions (UBC, Memorial University) and supported with $6.6 million in grants.

This innovation could prove especially transformative for Newfoundland’s high-grade, narrow-vein gold systems.

Golden Promise: A High-Grade Asset in a Prime Location

The Golden Promise property already boasts a 43-101 inferred resource of 119,900 ounces of gold at 10.4 g/t. The Jaclyn Main Zone, where the bulk sampling will take place, has delivered drill intercepts exceeding 29 g/t and surface samples as high as 332 g/t.

What makes Golden Promise even more attractive is its neighborhood. The project is in proximity to Calibre Mining’s Valentine Gold Mine, a $2.6 billion development in the same Exploits Subzone of Newfoundland’s Victoria Lake Super Belt. This district has rapidly become one of Canada’s most dynamic gold camps.

Potential Impact and Next Steps

The upcoming 2,700-tonne bulk sample is designed to achieve three key objectives:

Validate the Surgical Mining™ Technology: Prove that AI-guided drilling can follow veins effectively and minimize waste rock.
Demonstrate Economics: Confirm cost reductions and high recoveries (with neighbor recoveries near 94%).
Generate Data for Expansion: Support the path toward operating under Newfoundland’s Small Mines Act, which allows up to 50,000 tonnes of production annually.

If results are positive, Great Atlantic could move quickly from bulk sampling into limited production — a potential game-changer for a junior explorer with a modest market cap.

Beyond Gold: A Broader Portfolio

While gold is the company’s flagship focus, Great Atlantic also owns 100% of multiple mineral assets across Atlantic Canada. These include projects targeting antimony, tungsten, copper, and even a surprising recent discovery of emeralds in Newfoundland. This diversified portfolio strengthens its positioning as governments worldwide prioritize critical mineral supply chains.

Conclusion: A Bold Step Into Mining’s Future

Great Atlantic Resources is at a pivotal moment. By combining high-grade gold assets with AI-driven mining innovation, the company is positioned not only to unlock significant shareholder value but also to pioneer a model of mining that is more efficient, sustainable, and scalable.

With bulk sampling set to begin in September, all eyes will be on Great Atlantic as it attempts what could be a landmark achievement in the evolution of the mining industry.

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