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schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001683168-22-000807"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "AHNRF"
cik: "0001304409"
company_name: "ATHENA GOLD CORP"
filed_at: "2022-02-09T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-06-27T09:31:03.177133+00:00"
event_type: "other_material"
sentiment: "positive"
materiality_score: 0.5
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.5
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Athena Gold receives BLM drill permit for Excelsior Springs Project in Nevada

## Summary
- BLM approved NOI permit for up to 6 drill pads and 11 RC holes; company considering 9 additional RC holes on patented claims.
- Reclamation bond posted; 5,000+ foot drill program expected to commence H1 2022, subject to rig availability.
- Updated exploration strategy prioritizes near-surface RC drilling to test southern azimuth targets not covered historically.
- Excelsior Springs Project spans ~3,000 acres in Nevada's Walker Lane Gold District with historic Buster mine production.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001683168-22-000807
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: AHNRF
- cik: 0001304409
- company_name: ATHENA GOLD CORP
- filed_at: 2022-02-09T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: other_material
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.5
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.5
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 7.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1304409/000168316822000807/0001683168-22-000807-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1304409/000168316822000807/athenagold_8k.htm

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