# Minestarters Atlas News & Events

Canonical page: https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news?regions=california%2Cmariposa+county

Atlas summarizes and classifies mining-industry stories from third-party publishers. Follow each source link for the original reporting.

Results: 64
Returned: 10
Coverage: drill results, resource updates, and metallurgy; primary commodity matching; all time unless dates are supplied.
Region: California (california)
Region: mariposa county (mariposa county)
Applied filters: {"regions":["california","mariposa county"],"document_types":["drill_results","resource_update","metallurgy"],"document_type_match":"any"}
Sort: published_at desc
Offset: 0; page size: 10


[Next page](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news.md?regions=california%2Cmariposa+county&page=2&page_size=10)

## SVL: Commencement of Drilling at Kramer Hills Project

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/svl-commencement-of-drilling-at-kramer-hills-project--88b2a15b-604f-42ce-a919-b459794e130b) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/svl-commencement-of-drilling-at-kramer-hills-project--88b2a15b-604f-42ce-a919-b459794e130b.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-10-20T21:35:00.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-20T22:27:46.879Z
- Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-20T22:27:46.879Z
- Company: Silver Mines Limited (SVL)
- Original source: [asx](https://www.asx.com.au/asx/v2/statistics/displayAnnouncement.do?display=pdf&idsId=03154954)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.218
- Atlas tags: Stale Data Re-release, No QA/QC Disclosure

Silver Mines Limited has commenced its inaugural diamond drilling program at the Kramer Hills Gold Project in California. The program aims to test up to 22 holes for approximately 2,700m to assess the oxide and potential sulphide zones around the historic Shaherald mine.

## K2 Drills 83.82m of 3.40 g/t Au including 19.81m of 7.51 g/t Au at Dragonfly

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/k2-drills-83-82m-of-3-40-g-t-au-including-19-81m-of-7-51-g-t-au-at-dragonfly--4c84c7f5-bbf0-42a6-915f-c30164192da4) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/k2-drills-83-82m-of-3-40-g-t-au-including-19-81m-of-7-51-g-t-au-at-dragonfly--4c84c7f5-bbf0-42a6-915f-c30164192da4.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-10-20T11:00:00.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-20T11:52:21.181Z
- Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-20T11:52:21.181Z
- Company: K2 Gold Corporation (KTO.V)
- Original source: [orestocks](https://orestocks.com/company/KTO.V/press-releases/7193304395913262)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.706
- Atlas tags: None

K2 Gold Corporation announced strong drill results from the final four holes of its first phase of drilling at the Dragonfly Zone of the Mojave Project. Highlights include 83.82m of 3.40 g/t Au from surface, including 19.81m of 7.58 g/t Au, representing the highest-grade and widest gold intercepts of the 2026 program to date and extending mineralization to the north. Other significant intercepts confirmed historical results and further defined high-grade zones, with all holes intersecting high-grade oxide gold mineralization.

## K2 Drills 83.82m of 3.40 g/t Au including 19.81m of 7.51 g/t Au at Dragonfly

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/k2-drills-83-82m-of-3-40-g-t-au-including-19-81m-of-7-51-g-t-au-at-dragonfly--bfdeaae4-3c84-4344-8d93-696030c7c262) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/k2-drills-83-82m-of-3-40-g-t-au-including-19-81m-of-7-51-g-t-au-at-dragonfly--bfdeaae4-3c84-4344-8d93-696030c7c262.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-10-20T00:00:00.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-20T12:45:16.078Z
- Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-20T12:45:16.078Z
- Company: K2 Gold Corporation (KTO)
- Original source: [globenewswire](https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2026/10/20/3384233/0/en/k2-drills-83-82m-of-3-40-g-t-au-including-19-81m-of-7-51-g-t-au-at-dragonfly.html)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.6
- Atlas tags: None

K2 Gold Corporation announced high-grade gold drill results from the final four holes of its first phase of drilling at the Dragonfly Zone of the Mojave Project. Highlights include 83.82m of 3.40 g/t Au, including 19.81m of 7.58 g/t Au, extending mineralization to the north. The results validate historical drilling and demonstrate continuity of high-grade oxide gold, though true widths are currently unknown.

## Lode Gold Resources Completes First Six Holes of Expanded 20-Hole Drill Program at Fremont Gold Mine

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/lode-gold-resources-completes-first-six-holes-of-expanded-20-hole-drill-program--6e71bb44-fcd3-4c79-b6dd-603da4d046dc) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/lode-gold-resources-completes-first-six-holes-of-expanded-20-hole-drill-program--6e71bb44-fcd3-4c79-b6dd-603da4d046dc.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-10-19T19:33:00.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-19T12:26:01.355Z
- Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-19T12:26:01.355Z
- Company: Lode Gold Resources Inc. (LOD)
- Original source: [jmn](https://www.juniorminingnetwork.com/junior-miner-news/press-releases/2208-tsx-venture/lod/213089-lode-gold-completes-first-six-holes-of-expanded-20-hole-drill-program-at-fremont-gold-mine.html)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.113
- Atlas tags: Infill Drilling

Lode Gold Resources has completed the first six holes of its expanded 20-hole drilling campaign at the Fremont Gold Mine in California. These holes were drilled using PQ-diameter core to support both gold assaying and upcoming metallurgical testing, with assay results currently pending.

## Lode Gold Completes First Six Holes of Expanded 20-Hole Drill Program at Fremont Gold Mine

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/lode-gold-completes-first-six-holes-of-expanded-20-hole-drill-program-at-fremont--40f3c2ea-20a4-4d9c-a2f2-5b07ce483c57) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/lode-gold-completes-first-six-holes-of-expanded-20-hole-drill-program-at-fremont--40f3c2ea-20a4-4d9c-a2f2-5b07ce483c57.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-10-19T11:00:00.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-19T11:06:23.718Z
- Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-19T11:06:23.718Z
- Company: Lode Gold Resources Inc. (LOD)
- Original source: [newsfile](https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/319585/Lode-Gold-Completes-First-Six-Holes-of-Expanded-20Hole-Drill-Program-at-Fremont-Gold-Mine)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.108
- Atlas tags: Infill Drilling

Lode Gold has completed the first six holes of an expanded 20-hole drilling campaign at the Fremont Gold Mine in California. These holes are part of a metallurgical drilling program intended to support future feasibility studies, with assay results currently pending.

## Lode Gold completes first six holes of expanded 20-hole drill program at Fremont Gold Mine

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/lode-gold-completes-first-six-holes-of-expanded-20-hole-drill-program-at-fremont--a21690c4-b458-4eb5-a532-208345c9fe43) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/lode-gold-completes-first-six-holes-of-expanded-20-hole-drill-program-at-fremont--a21690c4-b458-4eb5-a532-208345c9fe43.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-10-19T00:00:00.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-20T12:52:09.160Z
- Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-20T12:52:09.160Z
- Company: Lode Gold Resources Inc. (LOD)
- Original source: [prospectors_exchange](https://lode-gold.com/news/lode-gold-completes-first-six-holes-of-expanded-20-hole-drill-program-at-fremont-gold-mine/)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.173
- Atlas tags: Infill Drilling

Lode Gold has completed the first six holes of an expanded 20-hole drilling campaign at the Fremont Gold Mine in California. These holes are part of a 12-hole metallurgical program designed to support future feasibility studies, with assay results currently pending.

## K2 Gold Extends Dragonfly Structure and Identifies Additional High-Grade Gold at Flores Target

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/k2-gold-extends-dragonfly-structure-and-identifies-additional-high-grade-gold-at--26b61912-0ad4-4228-8780-fbd47688a103) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/k2-gold-extends-dragonfly-structure-and-identifies-additional-high-grade-gold-at--26b61912-0ad4-4228-8780-fbd47688a103.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-10-08T23:19:00.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-08T12:18:27.441Z
- Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-08T12:18:27.441Z
- Company: K2 Gold Corporation (KTO)
- Original source: [jmn](https://www.juniorminingnetwork.com/junior-miner-news/press-releases/654-tsx-venture/kto/212560-k2-extends-dragonfly-structure-and-identifies-additional-high-grade-gold-at-flores-target.html)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.37
- Atlas tags: Step-Out Extension, QA/QC Disclosed

K2 Gold has announced high-grade surface sampling results from its Mojave project in California, notably extending the Dragonfly target strike and identifying new gold outcrops at the Flores target. Highlights include gold grades up to 28.8 g/t Au at Flores and a significant 24.8% Cu sample at the Stega zone.

## K2 Extends Dragonfly Structure and Identifies Additional High-Grade Gold at Flores Target

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/k2-extends-dragonfly-structure-and-identifies-additional-high-grade-gold-at-flor--1d2171f5-47c6-4203-aa16-54ded531b246) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/k2-extends-dragonfly-structure-and-identifies-additional-high-grade-gold-at-flor--1d2171f5-47c6-4203-aa16-54ded531b246.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-10-08T00:00:00.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-08T13:11:47.539Z
- Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-08T13:11:47.539Z
- Company: K2 Gold Corporation (KTO)
- Original source: [globenewswire](https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2026/10/08/3377104/0/en/k2-extends-dragonfly-structure-and-identifies-additional-high-grade-gold-at-flores-target.html)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.493
- Atlas tags: Step-Out Extension, QA/QC Disclosed

K2 Gold has reported high-grade surface rock chip results from its Mojave Project in California, extending the Dragonfly target strike and identifying new high-grade gold at the Flores target. The sampling program also returned significant copper grades at the Stega zone and polymetallic results at Soda Ridge.

## K2 Extends Dragonfly Gold Target to 1km and Identifies Additional High-Grade Gold at Flores Target

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/k2-extends-dragonfly-gold-target-to-1km-and-identifies-additional-high-grade-gol--d1436f1f-4e52-4543-9518-5e68aab3d893) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/k2-extends-dragonfly-gold-target-to-1km-and-identifies-additional-high-grade-gol--d1436f1f-4e52-4543-9518-5e68aab3d893.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-10-08T00:00:00.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-08T13:04:54.901Z
- Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-08T13:04:54.901Z
- Company: K2 Gold Corporation (KTO)
- Original source: [prospectors_exchange](https://k2gold.com/k2-extends-dragonfly-gold-target-to-1km-and-identifies-additional-high-grade-gold-at-flores-target/)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.493
- Atlas tags: Step-Out Extension, QA/QC Disclosed

K2 Gold has reported significant surface sampling results from its Mojave project in California, extending the Dragonfly gold target to a 1,000m strike length. The program also identified high-grade gold at the Flores target (up to 28.8 g/t Au) and notable copper mineralization at the Stega zone (up to 24.8% Cu).

## Four Nines Gold Intersects Two Mineralized Zones in First Hayden Hill Drill Hole, Confirming Geological Model

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/four-nines-gold-intersects-two-mineralized-zones-in-first-hayden-hill-drill-hole--de9c21c6-c608-4c0c-92aa-2ea1ce81196d) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/four-nines-gold-intersects-two-mineralized-zones-in-first-hayden-hill-drill-hole--de9c21c6-c608-4c0c-92aa-2ea1ce81196d.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-10-01T21:42:08.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-01T12:27:17.793Z
- Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-01T12:27:17.793Z
- Company: Four Nines Gold Inc. (FNAU)
- Original source: [jmn](https://www.juniorminingnetwork.com/junior-miner-news/press-releases/3350-cse/fnau/212153-four-nines-gold-intersects-two-mineralized-zones-in-first-hayden-hill-drill-hole-confirming-geological-model.html)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.514
- Atlas tags: QA/QC Disclosed, Apparent Width Only, Step-Out Extension

Four Nines Gold has reported assay results from its first maiden drill hole, HH26-001, at the Hayden Hill Gold Project in California. The hole intersected two separate mineralized zones within hydrothermal breccias, including an upper zone of 1.05 g/t gold and a second zone of 2.12 g/t gold.

# Atlas tag definitions

- **Bonanza Intercept:** Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.
- **True Width Disclosed:** Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
- **Step-Out Extension:** Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
- **QA/QC Disclosed:** Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
- **Compositing Transparent:** Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
- **Refractory Ore:** Complex mineralogy requiring oxidation or other special processing before recovery.
- **Apparent Width Only:** Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
- **Stale Data Re-release:** Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.
- **No QA/QC Disclosure:** Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.
- **Metal Equivalent Opaque:** Metal equivalent grade reported without disclosing the price, recovery, or payability assumptions used.
- **Cut-off Undisclosed:** Cut-off grade not disclosed — cannot assess comparability to prior estimates or peers.
- **Deleterious Elements Present:** Penalty elements (arsenic, antimony, etc.) or refractory concerns noted in the release.
- **Infill Drilling:** Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
- **Nearology Play:** Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
- **Measured Resource:** Highest confidence category — tonnage, grade, shape well-established from closely-spaced drilling. Basis for Proven Reserves.
- **Indicated Resource:** Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves.
- **Proven Reserve:** Measured Resource with demonstrated economic viability after applying modifying factors.
- **Probable Reserve:** Indicated Resource with demonstrated economic viability after applying modifying factors.
- **Category Upgrade:** Resource confidence improved — Inferred upgraded to Indicated, or Indicated to Measured. De-risking signal.
- **Tonnage Growth:** Significant tonnage increase (≥15%) vs prior estimate with grade maintained or improved.
- **Grade Improvement:** Average resource grade improved vs prior estimate — better deposit economics.
- **Contained Metal Growth:** True scale improvement — contained metal ounces/tonnes increased vs prior, accounting for both tonnage and grade changes.
- **QP/CP Signed:** Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
- **Cut-off Disclosed:** Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.
- **JORC Compliant:** Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code (Australia) — high reporting standard.
- **NI 43-101 Compliant:** Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.
- **Inferred Resource:** Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.
- **All Inferred:** 100% of resource is Inferred category — very early stage, no engineering confidence.
- **Grade Decline:** Average grade dropped >5% vs prior estimate — deposit economics worsening. May indicate high-grading in early drilling.
- **Tonnage Decline:** Resource tonnage decreased vs prior estimate — pit optimization removed marginal material or geological model revised down.
- **Category Downgrade:** Resource confidence decreased — Measured downgraded to Indicated, or Indicated to Inferred. Unusual and concerning.
- **Contained Metal Decline:** Contained metal decreased vs prior despite tonnage growth — grade dilution exceeds volume gain.
- **Dilutive Growth:** Tonnage increased but contained metal flat or down — likely from lower cut-off grade, not geological expansion.
- **Cut-off Lowered:** Cut-off grade significantly reduced vs prior estimate — tonnage growth may be artificial inflation.
- **Cut-off Undisclosed:** Cut-off grade not disclosed — cannot assess comparability to prior estimates or peers.
- **Historical Estimate Only:** Estimate pre-dates or does not comply with current JORC/NI 43-101 standards — requires verification drilling.
- **Stale Estimate:** Effective date is >2 years old — data currency concern, may not reflect current geological understanding.
- **No Contained Metal:** Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.
- **No QP/CP Disclosure:** No Qualified Person or Competent Person named — lower credibility for the estimate. A QP/CP should be a member of a recognized professional association with relevant experience.
- **Maiden Resource:** First formal MRE for the project — establishes baseline but typically exploration-stage with high Inferred component.
- **Resource Update:** Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.
- **PEA-Supporting:** Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.
- **PFS-Supporting:** Resource estimate prepared to support a Pre-Feasibility Study — requires adequate M&I component.
- **DFS-Supporting:** Resource estimate prepared to support a Definitive Feasibility Study — requires high M&I confidence.
- **High Recovery:** Recovery at or above the exceptional band for the commodity and processing route.
- **Pilot Scale Complete:** Pilot or demonstration plant testing completed under continuous operation.
- **Free Milling:** Simple, clean ore amenable to standard processing without oxidation.
- **Multi-Domain Tested:** Variability across ore domains (oxide, transition, fresh) has been addressed.
- **Recovery Improving:** Recovery improved versus a like-for-like prior test program on the same domain and route.
- **Low Recovery:** Recovery below the weak band for the commodity and processing route.
- **Bench Scale Only:** Only preliminary bench tests completed — no locked-cycle or pilot work.
- **Refractory Ore:** Complex mineralogy requiring oxidation or other special processing before recovery.
- **Single Domain Only:** Testing limited to one composite or domain — representativeness not established.
- **Recovery Stagnant:** No improvement across multiple test programs on comparable material.
- **Theoretical Recovery Only:** Only theoretical or liberation-derived recovery reported, with no actual test result.
- **Heap Leach Route:** Processing via heap leach — lower CAPEX and OPEX, lower recovery expected.
- **Mill Route:** Processing via mill or concentrator (CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation).
- **Gravity Route:** Gravity separation forms a material part of the flowsheet.
- **POX/BIOX Route:** Pressure or bio-oxidation for refractory ore — high CAPEX and OPEX.
- **Byproduct Commodity:** The tested commodity is a byproduct rather than the primary economic driver.