# Mining News in Fiji

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## Thunderstruck Resources Announces Commencement of Diamond Drilling at the High-Grade Liwa Gold-Silver Project, Fiji

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/thunderstruck-resources-announces-commencement-of-diamond-drilling-at-the-high-g--5a63d70e-115a-4b4c-9ab6-7f12a3c24d92) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/thunderstruck-resources-announces-commencement-of-diamond-drilling-at-the-high-g--5a63d70e-115a-4b4c-9ab6-7f12a3c24d92.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-10-20T21:13:25.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-20T12:29:20.280Z
- Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-20T12:29:20.280Z
- Company: Thunderstruck Resources Ltd. (AWE)
- Original source: [jmn](https://www.juniorminingnetwork.com/junior-miner-news/press-releases/1991-tsx-venture/awe/213204-thunderstruck-announces-commencement-of-diamond-drilling-at-the-high-grade-liwa-gold-silver-project-fiji.html)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.228
- Atlas tags: Nearology Play

Thunderstruck Resources has commenced its first systematic diamond drilling program at the Liwa gold-silver project in Fiji, targeting the Liwa Ridge, Jensen's, and Lower Vatuvatulevu zones. The company expects to complete the first four holes by mid-December 2026, with assays to follow. The release also notes the granting of incentive stock options and the termination of a prior private placement.

## Lion One Reports 3,796 oz in Quarterly Gold Recovery, Delivery of LM90 Underground Drill

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/lion-one-reports-3-796-oz-in-quarterly-gold-recovery-delivery-of-lm90-undergroun--49e5d447-ea5f-4e5b-96c2-e62622053d29) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/lion-one-reports-3-796-oz-in-quarterly-gold-recovery-delivery-of-lm90-undergroun--49e5d447-ea5f-4e5b-96c2-e62622053d29.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-10-20T12:30:00.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-20T13:22:26.093Z
- Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-20T13:22:26.093Z
- Company: Lion One Metals Limited (LIO.V)
- Original source: [orestocks](https://orestocks.com/company/LIO.V/press-releases/7529349870632978)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.354
- Atlas tags: Production Increase, Record Production, Gravity Route, Single Domain Only

Lion One Metals reported record quarterly gold production of 4,678 oz at the Tuvatu Gold Mine, representing a 15% increase over the previous quarter. The company also announced the arrival and commencement of operations for a new LM90 underground drill rig to support resource expansion.

## Thunderstruck Resources drilling high-grade Liwa gold-silver project, Fiji

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/thunderstruck-resources-drilling-high-grade-liwa-gold-silver-project-fiji--536f932b-dab1-40d2-b334-9f78f73dcade) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/thunderstruck-resources-drilling-high-grade-liwa-gold-silver-project-fiji--536f932b-dab1-40d2-b334-9f78f73dcade.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-10-20T11:51:05.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-20T16:31:12.662Z
- Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-20T16:31:12.662Z
- Company: Thunderstruck Resources Ltd. (AWE)
- Original source: [resourceworld](https://resourceworld.com/thunderstruck-resources-drilling-high-grade-liwa-gold-silver-project-fiji/)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.228
- Atlas tags: Nearology Play

Thunderstruck Resources has commenced a first-pass diamond drilling program at its Liwa gold-silver project in Fiji. The program targets three known epithermal zones, with the first four holes expected to be completed by mid-December 2026.

## Lion One Metals Reports 3,796 oz in Quarterly Gold Recovery, Delivery of LM90 Underground Drill

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/lion-one-metals-reports-3-796-oz-in-quarterly-gold-recovery-delivery-of-lm90-und--6965796a-ae10-41fe-a232-d85762560c25) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/lion-one-metals-reports-3-796-oz-in-quarterly-gold-recovery-delivery-of-lm90-und--6965796a-ae10-41fe-a232-d85762560c25.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-10-20T00:52:08.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-20T14:18:26.454Z
- Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-20T14:18:26.454Z
- Company: Lion One Metals Limited (LIO)
- Original source: [jmn](https://www.juniorminingnetwork.com/junior-miner-news/press-releases/1480-tsx-venture/lio/213235-lion-one-reports-3-796-oz-in-quarterly-gold-recovery-delivery-of-lm90-underground-drill.html)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.354
- Atlas tags: Production Increase, Record Production, Heap Leach Route, Gravity Route, Single Domain Only

Lion One Metals reported record quarterly gold production of 4,678 oz at the Tuvatu Gold Mine in Fiji, representing a 15% increase over the previous quarter. The company also announced the arrival of a new LM90 underground drill to support resource expansion in the Zone 500 and West Zone.

## Lion One Reports 3,796 oz in Quarterly Gold Recovery, Delivery of LM90 Underground Drill

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/lion-one-reports-3-796-oz-in-quarterly-gold-recovery-delivery-of-lm90-undergroun--1dd256b2-f57c-474d-8f23-af9a67de2970) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/lion-one-reports-3-796-oz-in-quarterly-gold-recovery-delivery-of-lm90-undergroun--1dd256b2-f57c-474d-8f23-af9a67de2970.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-10-20T00:00:00.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-20T14:35:04.624Z
- Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-20T14:35:04.624Z
- Company: Lion One Metals Limited (LIO)
- Original source: [globenewswire](https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2026/10/20/3384403/0/en/lion-one-reports-3-796-oz-in-quarterly-gold-recovery-delivery-of-lm90-underground-drill.html)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.354
- Atlas tags: Production Increase, Record Production, Gravity Route, Single Domain Only

Lion One Metals reported record quarterly gold production of 4,678 oz at the Tuvatu Gold Mine, representing a 15% increase over the previous quarter. The results were bolstered by an 882 oz draw-down from gold inventory and carbon shipments, alongside strong mill utilization of 95.1%.

## Kalo Gold Samples 16,361 dU (~16.36 g/t Au est.) at New Kope Road North Occurrence as Wainikoro Heads Toward January Drilling

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/kalo-gold-samples-16-361-du-16-36-g-t-au-est-at-new-kope-road-north-occurrence-a--c50863c3-aced-4cec-bb7e-b28d0be2b32a) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/kalo-gold-samples-16-361-du-16-36-g-t-au-est-at-new-kope-road-north-occurrence-a--c50863c3-aced-4cec-bb7e-b28d0be2b32a.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-10-13T07:42:09.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-13T12:22:51.049Z
- Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-13T12:22:51.049Z
- Company: Kalo Gold Corp. (KALO)
- Original source: [jmn](https://www.juniorminingnetwork.com/junior-miner-news/press-releases/2933-tsx-venture/kalo/212723-kalo-gold-samples-16-361-du-16-36-g-t-au-est-at-new-kope-road-north-occurrence-as-wainikoro-heads-toward-january-drilling.html)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.311
- Atlas tags: Nearology Play, No QA/QC Disclosure, Multi-Domain Tested

Kalo Gold has reported high gold field-screening results at the new Kope Road North occurrence within the Vatu Aurum Project in Fiji. The standout sample returned 16,361 dU (~16.36 g/t Au est.), with several other anomalous responses identified in the surrounding area. The company is advancing geophysical and trenching programs in preparation for drilling scheduled for January 2027.

## TNM Drill Down: Lion One in Fiji leads assays for August-September

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/tnm-drill-down-lion-one-in-fiji-leads-assays-for-august-september--57d9f54e-c736-4bf0-adc2-22ef7a3d3e54) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/tnm-drill-down-lion-one-in-fiji-leads-assays-for-august-september--57d9f54e-c736-4bf0-adc2-22ef7a3d3e54.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-10-02T14:15:40.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-02T14:49:29.006Z
- Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-02T14:49:29.006Z
- Company: Lion One Metals (LIO)
- Original source: [northernminer](https://www.northernminer.com/news/tnm-drill-down-lion-one-in-fiji-leads-assays-for-august-september/1003895388/)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.26
- Atlas tags: Bonanza Intercept

A news roundup from The Northern Miner highlighting top gold drill results from the August-September 2026 period. Key results include high-grade gold at Lion One Metals' Tuvatu project in Fiji, Auro Metals' Santa Barbara project in Ecuador, and American Pacific Mining's Madison project in Montana.

## Kalo Gold Confirm Gold-Silver Electrum at Wainikoro, Sharpening Drill Targeting at Vatu Aurum Project, Fiji

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/kalo-gold-confirm-gold-silver-electrum-at-wainikoro-sharpening-drill-targeting-a--ea7e1c8f-3915-4681-803d-48b9b7b50351) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/kalo-gold-confirm-gold-silver-electrum-at-wainikoro-sharpening-drill-targeting-a--ea7e1c8f-3915-4681-803d-48b9b7b50351.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-09-29T11:00:00.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: 2026-09-29T13:16:27.595Z
- Atlas analysis updated: 2026-09-29T13:16:27.595Z
- Company: Kalo Gold Corp. (KALO.V)
- Original source: [orestocks](https://orestocks.com/company/KALO.V/press-releases/7574572015879933)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.21
- Atlas tags: QA/QC Disclosed, Stale Data Re-release

Kalo Gold has confirmed the presence of fine-grained gold-silver electrum at the Wainikoro area of the Vatu Aurum Project in Fiji using SEM-EDS analysis. The mineralogical study supports a structurally controlled hydrothermal model and provides new criteria for refining future drill targeting.

## Kalo Gold Confirm Gold-Silver Electrum at Wainikoro, Sharpening Drill Targeting at Vatu Aurum Project, Fiji

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/kalo-gold-confirm-gold-silver-electrum-at-wainikoro-sharpening-drill-targeting-a--9c4e7656-3e17-4eb4-957e-7b79050f9fab) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/kalo-gold-confirm-gold-silver-electrum-at-wainikoro-sharpening-drill-targeting-a--9c4e7656-3e17-4eb4-957e-7b79050f9fab.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-09-29T04:08:17.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: 2026-09-29T15:46:23.294Z
- Atlas analysis updated: 2026-09-29T15:46:23.294Z
- Company: Kalo Gold Corp. (KALO)
- Original source: [jmn](https://www.juniorminingnetwork.com/junior-miner-news/press-releases/2933-tsx-venture/kalo/211939-kalo-gold-confirm-gold-silver-electrum-at-wainikoro-sharpening-drill-targeting-at-vatu-aurum-project-fiji.html)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.21
- Atlas tags: QA/QC Disclosed, No QA/QC Disclosure

Kalo Gold has identified fine-grained gold-silver electrum within drill core at the Wainikoro area of the Vatu Aurum Project in Fiji. The mineralogical study, conducted via SEM-EDS, provides direct evidence of a gold-silver phase and supports a structurally controlled hydrothermal model for the system.

## Lion One Drills 4.6 m of 82.28 g/t Gold Near Underground Development at Tuvatu Gold Mine in Fiji

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/lion-one-drills-4-6-m-of-82-28-g-t-gold-near-underground-development-at-tuvatu-g--509d5453-6356-4400-8786-ea287156aa68) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/lion-one-drills-4-6-m-of-82-28-g-t-gold-near-underground-development-at-tuvatu-g--509d5453-6356-4400-8786-ea287156aa68.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-09-24T12:30:00.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: 2026-09-24T13:11:30.923Z
- Atlas analysis updated: 2026-09-24T13:11:30.923Z
- Company: Lion One Metals Limited (LIO)
- Original source: [newsfile](https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/315836/Lion-One-Drills-4.6-m-of-82.28-gt-Gold-Near-Underground-Development-at-Tuvatu-Gold-Mine-in-Fiji)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.818
- Atlas tags: None

Lion One Metals Limited announced significant high-grade gold drill results from infill and grade control drilling at its Tuvatu Alkaline Gold Project in Fiji. The program, totaling 4,370.20 meters, returned numerous bonanza-grade intercepts, including 82.28 g/t Au over 4.6 m and 169.47 g/t Au over 1.0 m, with several sub-intervals exceeding 300 g/t Au. These results, from 30 out of 34 completed holes, are located near existing underground development and are anticipated to be incorporated into the mine plan within the next six months.

# 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.