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The first modern exploration at Dun Glen was conducted by Franco-Nevada geologist Ken Snyder, whose discovery of the Midas gold deposit resulted in the mine that was named after him. The initial 157 surface samples taken from the outcrops, dumps and prospects throughout the district returned values up to 2.24 oz/ton gold and 29.8 oz/ton silver.
Following Franco-Nevada’s merger with Newmont, six reverse circulation drill holes were planned at Dun Glen in 2002. Due to equipment-related logistical problems, only five of the holes were drilled with only one hole able to reach the edge of the targeted vein zone. Visible gold was noted by Snyder in the sample interval from this hole, and further drilling was recommended but never conducted.
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